
The rules are simple: one set a day for five days. And in these hallowed (virtual) pages, you'll get my honest appraisal of the set building experience and what I learned. At 76 pieces, "Batman's Buggy: The Escape of Mr. Freeze," [Set 7884] seemed like the right set to tackle first.
"It's up to Batman and his high-tech pursuit buggy to track down his frozen foe and use his harpoon to reel in the crook's sub-zero speedster," suggests the Amazon description. While I'm not sold that Batman would utilize a buggy to fight crime, the flame action and wing (which feels like a Bionicle element) add some cool factor to the caped crusader's vehicle.
This set, like many others, is ultimately about the minifigs. Mr. Freeze comes with a bubble and a ice-fire dispensing gun, and who doesn't want a cowled Batman? It seems like there are some interesting parts as well. Batman's ride comes equipped with silver pistons, the kind that scream to be included in a LEGO-ized muscle car. Mr. Freeze's jewel container might be the hatch of a miniscale rocketshop or just part of a mad scientist's laboratory.
Final Verdict: This one is destined for the parts bin, despite the fact that's it not widely available.
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Thought you'd find this rather amusing: http://www.thebricktestament.com/
You're right, Brendan is amusing.
You can even get into the holiday spirit with his Christmas book:
http://www.amazon.com/Brick-Testament-Story-Christmas/dp/1594740127
I've used the 'ice fire' element you speak of as 'sith lightning' in my Luke vs. Palpatine vignette resting on my UCS Death Star.
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