LEGO Users Group Singapore
Would you like to react to this message? Create an account in a few clicks or log in to continue.

[Review] Super Heroes 6857: The Dynamic Duo Funhouse Escape

+5
valkyre
The Brick Without Stud
WhiteFang
blackbulb
Nukescientist
9 posters

Go down

[Review] Super Heroes 6857: The Dynamic Duo Funhouse Escape Empty [Review] Super Heroes 6857: The Dynamic Duo Funhouse Escape

Post by Nukescientist Sun Feb 19, 2012 11:57 am

Hi Everyone,
Haven't really seen anyone review this set yet. And my first attempt on a set review. Enjoy!

Set Information
Name: The Dynamic Duo Funhouse Escape
Number: 6857
Theme: Super Heroes
Release: 2012 (January)
Pieces: 380
Figures: 5
Price: SG S$99.90

Shop@Home said:
Help Batman™️ save Robin from the villainous trio!

The Riddler™️, The Joker and his sidekick Harley Quinn are holding Robin hostage at their evil funhouse! As our hero Batman™️ jumps off his cool Batcycle, can he avoid the trap door, big hammer and moving floor and rescue his crime-fighting partner? Includes 5 minifigures: Batman™️, Robin, The Joker ™️, The Riddler ™️ and Harley Quinn.
· Includes 5 minifigures: Batman, Robin, The Joker, The Riddler and Harley Quinn
· Features Batcycle and funhouse
· Funhouse features wagon rails, crane, hammer, opening trap door and moving floor
· Lift the crane!
· Move the floor!
· Includes comic book!
· Funhouse measures over 8” (21 cm) tall and 11” (29cm) wide
· Batcycle measures over 4” (10 cm) long

First off, I must say the set is way overpriced in SG. And on top of that, it’s only available in TRU, which makes it an exclusive. Thankfully I had some vouchers which I accumulated for times like these to soften the blow to my pocket.
Furthermore, this set went under the radar from all the hype and caught everyone off guard when it was released. And with 5 minifigs to start your super heroes collection, I couldn’t resist.
Enough of bantering... on with the review!

The Box
[Review] Super Heroes 6857: The Dynamic Duo Funhouse Escape 6863608703_c20716fff5
The top banner sports the usual Super Heroes theme with Batman swinging in. The overall set can be seen with the villains having fun of course and Batman hard at work trying to saving Robin. In the backdrop, the Funhouse seems to be situated in a part of industrial Gotham City. Not really what you’d expect.

[Review] Super Heroes 6857: The Dynamic Duo Funhouse Escape 6863611899_c6e516e375
The 1:1 actual size of the minifig which is quite standard nowadays. But who doesn’t know how big they are?

[Review] Super Heroes 6857: The Dynamic Duo Funhouse Escape 6863615687_b1cfb0a0de
The other side of the box. Also another standard in all Super Hero sets.

[Review] Super Heroes 6857: The Dynamic Duo Funhouse Escape 6863619219_14472c17c1
The back of the box features the set from another angle and the sub frames show all the play features with the classic batman comic style ‘sound effects’. An ad for the Batman 2 game occupies the bottom right corner.

Contents
[Review] Super Heroes 6857: The Dynamic Duo Funhouse Escape 6863623049_fa8a28786c
The contents are quite well packed, with box more than 2/3 full. The instructions weren’t crumpled. There are 3 main bags, and the railway tracks on its own.

The Comic
[Review] Super Heroes 6857: The Dynamic Duo Funhouse Escape 6863626373_e2765a369b

[Review] Super Heroes 6857: The Dynamic Duo Funhouse Escape 6863629859_68b96cdf50

[Review] Super Heroes 6857: The Dynamic Duo Funhouse Escape 6863633451_ae95a341df

[Review] Super Heroes 6857: The Dynamic Duo Funhouse Escape 6863644041_1ca90ca552
The comic book features all the comics of the various sets in action and also a bit more. There’s a ‘checklist’ of minifigs and which set they are in. The last page informs you that the Lego website has a comic builder to create own story. More pics on my Flickr

Instructions
[Review] Super Heroes 6857: The Dynamic Duo Funhouse Escape 6863654879_bf01751666

[Review] Super Heroes 6857: The Dynamic Duo Funhouse Escape 6863658741_99ee9b33ce

[Review] Super Heroes 6857: The Dynamic Duo Funhouse Escape 6863662497_74001fc6ee

[Review] Super Heroes 6857: The Dynamic Duo Funhouse Escape 6863669467_ded18ccd71

[Review] Super Heroes 6857: The Dynamic Duo Funhouse Escape 6863673087_74ed7f131c
The instructions were very typical, with a basic blue background.

Minifigs
The minifigs were all in different bags and you get to build them before the parts in bag.
[Review] Super Heroes 6857: The Dynamic Duo Funhouse Escape 6863678521_c3bac7df82

[Review] Super Heroes 6857: The Dynamic Duo Funhouse Escape 6863681487_1b518aa995
Batman and Robin. Both have 2 faces, and back printing. I’ve always wanted Super Heroes and missed the previous Batman line. Thus, it’s awesome that they are the first I get my hands on. But as with everyone gripe, Batman has that white headband which is for his helmet, and makes the expressions he has quite pointless as you can’t see what’s below the mask.

[Review] Super Heroes 6857: The Dynamic Duo Funhouse Escape 6863690345_2c8d24b428

[Review] Super Heroes 6857: The Dynamic Duo Funhouse Escape 6863692967_722e3f832e
Riddler. He gets a crowbar, which doubles up as a brick separator Wink I thought he sports a cane? Also, you get 2 heads. I thought it was a bonus at first, but realized the second head is used in the set. He only has one face.

[Review] Super Heroes 6857: The Dynamic Duo Funhouse Escape 6863698831_3a67f32339

[Review] Super Heroes 6857: The Dynamic Duo Funhouse Escape 6863701529_51b1865e5c
Harley Quinn and Joker. If you need a reason to get this set, it would have to be a woman! Both have 2 faces and back printing. But what makes her stand out is that her legs are printed too. She’d make a nice female court jester too. And you can’t get her anywhere else.
Joker stands out too. I haven’t gotten the other sets, so I don’t know if his expressions are unique in this set. But I doubt so. You don’t get many purple suits around town either.

Build
[Review] Super Heroes 6857: The Dynamic Duo Funhouse Escape 6863675727_81f81a09a1
Brick separator. I think the newer, bigger sets have this and it’s very useful. Good call Lego. Don’t start bricking without it.

[Review] Super Heroes 6857: The Dynamic Duo Funhouse Escape 6863684757_fa6e733f7a
The DSS. Wasn’t crumpled and it’ll go straight into my archives. I’m someone who doesn’t like stickers on my bricks. The Batman logo is enticing though, useful when I MOC my own Batmobile in future?

[Review] Super Heroes 6857: The Dynamic Duo Funhouse Escape 6863687419_e3e0165dbf
Out of bag one you get Batman’s Batcycle. It’s a very simple build, but I wasn’t impressed with the design. It’s quite flat and doesn’t look streamlined at all.

[Review] Super Heroes 6857: The Dynamic Duo Funhouse Escape 6863696009_b3b288e018
Bag 2 completes the lower half of the funhouse. I’m not sure if there are many tracks which can go a level higher, but I think Train fans wouldn’t mind have an elevated train station?

[Review] Super Heroes 6857: The Dynamic Duo Funhouse Escape 6863704773_b828cf5882
Bag 3 completes the set. I’m not a sticker person so forgive me on that part. The build generally is simple and you can see the many play features.

[Review] Super Heroes 6857: The Dynamic Duo Funhouse Escape 6863707009_ff08c69a82
Extras

Conclusion
Scores
Design & Build – 6 The build is very simple and straight forward. It’s targeted at the playability. The set is quite sturdy too. But nothing that really stands out.

Parts - 8 I doubt there are any new parts. However, there’s quite a good mix of parts which I haven’t gotten before. For a Starwars collector, you don’t get so many colours and tracks. So give more points.

Figures – 9 With 5 minifigs, this is where the set scores big. I would give a perfect 10 if Riddler had another face and came with a cane. This would be the very reason why the set is sold out at Shop@Home.

Playability - 9 Definitely tons of playability here. With traps everywhere in the funhouse, the possibilities are endless. And when Batman is up against 3 villians trying to save Robin, don’t expect a walk in the park.

Price - 6 One of the reasons holding people back would be this. However, I must say you should get it if there’s a discount, as the minifigs are a must if you are collecting this series.

Overall: 76%. My score: 8/10. I got this seriously for the minifigs. But the fun house is a great place to keep them occupied at night when I sleep. You may feel a pinch when you buy it, but once you fix it up, you won’t regret.

Thanks for reading! I hope you guys enjoyed the review.
Nukescientist
Nukescientist
Post Level 4
Post Level 4

Posts : 401
Join date : 2012-02-04
Age : 40
Location : Singapore

Back to top Go down

[Review] Super Heroes 6857: The Dynamic Duo Funhouse Escape Empty Re: [Review] Super Heroes 6857: The Dynamic Duo Funhouse Escape

Post by blackbulb Sun Feb 19, 2012 3:58 pm

Nice review mate, thanks for sharing! Smile
blackbulb
blackbulb
Post Level 6
Post Level 6

Posts : 1499
Join date : 2011-12-13
Age : 47
Location : Singapore

Back to top Go down

[Review] Super Heroes 6857: The Dynamic Duo Funhouse Escape Empty Re: [Review] Super Heroes 6857: The Dynamic Duo Funhouse Escape

Post by WhiteFang Mon Feb 27, 2012 11:58 am

Thanks for sharing! I am really looking forward to pick this up as there are many essential characters for the Batman universe.
WhiteFang
WhiteFang
Post Level 5
Post Level 5

Posts : 519
Join date : 2012-02-09
Location : Singapore

Back to top Go down

[Review] Super Heroes 6857: The Dynamic Duo Funhouse Escape Empty Re: [Review] Super Heroes 6857: The Dynamic Duo Funhouse Escape

Post by The Brick Without Stud Thu Mar 01, 2012 10:41 am

Love the minifigs. Missed out on the previous Batman series too. For Batman's double face the expressions will not be covered when he's Bruce Wayne I guess.

The Brick Without Stud
Post Level 2
Post Level 2

Posts : 40
Join date : 2012-02-05

Back to top Go down

[Review] Super Heroes 6857: The Dynamic Duo Funhouse Escape Empty Re: [Review] Super Heroes 6857: The Dynamic Duo Funhouse Escape

Post by valkyre Thu Mar 22, 2012 9:45 am

This is great!!

Now folks can have a preview of what to expect even before they get their hands on this TRU exclusive set.
I suppose the new design brick separator is a bonus as in it is only included in certain sets.

Great job again Nukescientist, cheers!!
valkyre
valkyre
Post Level 2
Post Level 2

Posts : 47
Join date : 2012-03-18
Location : West Coast

Back to top Go down

[Review] Super Heroes 6857: The Dynamic Duo Funhouse Escape Empty Re: [Review] Super Heroes 6857: The Dynamic Duo Funhouse Escape

Post by Nukescientist Thu Mar 22, 2012 10:10 am

Thanks! Yup, hope the review help those still sitting on the fence to go get it. Smile
Nukescientist
Nukescientist
Post Level 4
Post Level 4

Posts : 401
Join date : 2012-02-04
Age : 40
Location : Singapore

Back to top Go down

[Review] Super Heroes 6857: The Dynamic Duo Funhouse Escape Empty Re: [Review] Super Heroes 6857: The Dynamic Duo Funhouse Escape

Post by ultraman_bc Fri Mar 23, 2012 10:36 pm

Compare to the older batman sets, the newer ones spotted better minifigs IMO. And this set contains 3 boss villians, not just one. Therefore, I agree with the review, for the minifigs alone, this set makes it a must-get. Unfortunately, this set happens to be a TRU exclusive... I am not surprise that many have not buy this becos' of the price. Anyway, great review!

ultraman_bc
Post Level 5
Post Level 5

Posts : 575
Join date : 2012-02-04

Back to top Go down

[Review] Super Heroes 6857: The Dynamic Duo Funhouse Escape Empty Re: [Review] Super Heroes 6857: The Dynamic Duo Funhouse Escape

Post by shooperman Sat Mar 24, 2012 10:54 pm

NukeScientist, kudos for the excellent review! I really liked the format and flow, pics are nicely taken too.
shooperman
shooperman
Post Level 1
Post Level 1

Posts : 11
Join date : 2012-03-07
Location : Holland Village

Back to top Go down

[Review] Super Heroes 6857: The Dynamic Duo Funhouse Escape Empty Re: [Review] Super Heroes 6857: The Dynamic Duo Funhouse Escape

Post by yiwei Sun Apr 01, 2012 9:57 pm

Thanks for sharing pal! It is a nice set to add to the collection. I have gotten it but not down to building it...

yiwei
Post Level 1
Post Level 1

Posts : 17
Join date : 2012-03-19

Back to top Go down

[Review] Super Heroes 6857: The Dynamic Duo Funhouse Escape Empty Re: [Review] Super Heroes 6857: The Dynamic Duo Funhouse Escape

Post by Grendel753 Mon Apr 02, 2012 3:51 pm

Interesting observation thou... this box goes is advertised by TRU SG online at $89.90 but the in shop sign is $99.90.

Is anyone gonna bang table and dispute them? logically it should be $89.90, (as they usually price it 2x the USD price. its $39.90 USD, vs the Ywing which is $49.90 USD)

http://www.toysrus.com.sg/toysrus/specialoffer/jsp/newSGListProduct.jsp?prevpage=false&action=Brand&index=LEGO&totalPage=3&pageNo=1&totalNoOfProducts=27&lang=en&priceoffset=79.90&pageoffset=2830&individual_product=true&skn=169056&startIndex=0&rows=5&positionIndex=8
Grendel753
Grendel753
Post Level 6
Post Level 6

Posts : 1022
Join date : 2012-02-05
Location : Singapore

Back to top Go down

[Review] Super Heroes 6857: The Dynamic Duo Funhouse Escape Empty Re: [Review] Super Heroes 6857: The Dynamic Duo Funhouse Escape

Post by WhiteFang Thu Apr 05, 2012 9:20 am

Just picked up mine! Wonderful set indeed.
WhiteFang
WhiteFang
Post Level 5
Post Level 5

Posts : 519
Join date : 2012-02-09
Location : Singapore

Back to top Go down

[Review] Super Heroes 6857: The Dynamic Duo Funhouse Escape Empty Re: [Review] Super Heroes 6857: The Dynamic Duo Funhouse Escape

Post by Sponsored content


Sponsored content


Back to top Go down

Back to top

- Similar topics

 
Permissions in this forum:
You cannot reply to topics in this forum