Decool 7112 The Batwing

I do not believe this is my first post for this year. haha. Happy new year guys!  Time passes so fast :(. It's already in the third week of January and here's my first post for 2016 (^_^)". I have some knock-off LEGO minifigure sets (that are no longer up to date) for review. It's very unfortunate because I had taken pictures  of them to share with you guys but due to time constraints (200% because of work stuff), those pictures just stranded in my laptop.

However, I am sure all of you have something to look forward to (or more precisely, an updated list of items to be purchased this year haha). I myself eyeing for Ghostbuster HQ (Firehouse Headquarters 75827), Brick Bank 10251, mighty micros Marvel super heroes (you know I'm only interested with the minifigures haha), and all DC and Marvel 2016 Super Heroes set. Star Wars The Force Awaken LEGO set? Hmm, i'll pass that. I will buy Lepin's instead :P

My want-to-buy list is a nightmare. I still have a lot of 2015 Lego set to complete but now I am planning to buy 2016 set. uh, not to mention my other collection that I try to keep up such as 2016 6" Star Wars Black Series figure and Tomica :(. They are not cheap considering the weakening Malaysia Ringgit  (RM) day by day. my wallet is bleeding. I think I should attend some sort of money management courses (^_^)"..

Anyway, here's my quick post for today. I've decided to less talk. more pics instead. This imitation by Decool is the exact copy of Lego #7782 The Batwing: The Joker's Aerial Assault.

The original Lego set was released in 2006, with 517 parts. Obviously the difference in the number of pieces is for the helicopter. The current price for this set is between $ 250 and $ 550. phew.

As you can see, there's 3 minifigures in this orignal set by LEGO; grey-suited Batman, The Joker and henchman minifigures.. but we won't get henchman from Decool's :(

What you get in the box: 6 bags and loose 12x12 plate:

Cover image of the manual booklet. Look at the rear page! There's catalogue of past/future Decool release! Wow.. 7111 is for the tumbler. cannot wait to have that :).

Joker and Batman from this set:

Unfortunately Decool give us different variant of Joker (Joker with Lime Vest) from newer sets released in 2012-2015.  As for Batman, they got the right torso but different face/cowl from original LEGO figure.

Original LEGO figure in #7782

Assembled Batwing. It looks really amazing. So majestic.

Stand for Batwing with flip-down ladder. The exact same pieces and build with original set.

Batman in action:

Printed parts. Even LEGO use sticker for these:

Decool 7105 Tumbler (imitation of #7888 The Tumbler: Joker's Ice Cream Surprise), Decool 7112 Batwing (imitation of #7782 The Batwing: The Joker's Aerial Assault) and Decool 7108 Bat-Tank (imitation of Lego #7787 The Bat-Tank: The Riddler and Bane's Hideout) in one picture :). I need to fork out at least $500 if i want to build all these with original LEGO parts. 

Actual cost here: $70.




I know some of you have a way to contact Decool to propose a set of interest to be produced. I hope you can get them to produce this :P. 

source: google

No, i'm not kidding. please persuade them to issue this batpod. Only 750 units were produced  and the price on ebay will make your eyes pop out.

Even sourcing the parts separately will make its cost $ 399.99? This is outrageous.

Lego Happy New Year 2014

LOL. epic title for post on new year. lucky it's new year holiday and i have plenty of time to post more than one

I want to share about my custom Tumbler and The Bat.

Few months back, i assembled Brent Waller Tumbler (link). It's my first time following custom made instruction and really excited about it. The tumbler only use about 180 parts and at that time, i already think it's a huge project. Time passes by.. and this time i tried the Artifex Tumbler. 

I'm aware of the Artifex version when i decide to order parts for Brent Waller version, but it's too expensive. Artifex version use about 480 parts and the instruction is not free! You can buy the instruction from their Website. It's about RM90 (O_o) To cut long story short, i manage to gather 2 other friends to share the instruction cost and cost for the parts and postage. Phew. 

Now, compared to Brent Waller version, Artifex is far more complicated. Imagine i have to order about 1,500 parts from 5 different seller. The headache already start from the moment i received the parcel. I need to check every parcel received is according to the order placed. When all 5 parcel received then i can only start sorting them. Took me about 4 hours to check/sort them.

Parts for Brent Waller's tumbler

and all these to assemble 3x Artifex Tumbler

The instruction itself is pretty clear.. and the result is total awesomeness. I really love the tumbler. Its huge and heavy and looks like the one in the movie. but it's still from lego, so some parts tend to drop easily.

 Artifex Tumbler

Brent Waller's Tumbler

I don't have black version of brent waller's to compare with the Artifex, so i use my custom sprayed Bane Tumbler.

batman 1, bane 0

Fleet of tumbler. Is that correct use of fleet? lol

But still i love the Brent Waller version because it's so compact and look much better than the original tumbler in 76001 The Bat vs Bane.

source from google. LOL? looks like one eye tumbler

As for the bat, i think the bat from set 76001 is good enuff, the shape is there, and quite good actually. the custom that i have, i got the instruction from cuusoo (link). The instruction itself is pain in the arse. it's not like the one you found on brent waller's or artifex. but since i already have the parts, so i just try the best to complete it.

now look them side by side. custom vs original from lego

just found old photo of tony stark riding batpod. yup, tony stark from ironman.