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Folks, you know me: I don't shuck a lot of products. In fact, I generally speaking have avoided transforming SciFiHistory.Net into a platform to push a great deal of whatnot. I'd like to think that this is because, quite frankly, I'm a reasonably discriminating consumer: while I don't buy as much as I used to, I'm still inclined to check out what wares are available in general purchasing circles because on my budget that's what I can best afford as I head into my mostly quiet retirement.
But over the weekend I happened across these nifty little blind box blocks product from Zuru, and I couldn't help myself but pick one up. At $3 a pop, I really couldn't pass it up. While I wasn't quite certain which of the assortment I'd score, I'm thrilled beyond belief for it to have been the fabled snowspeeder, the low altitude craft that featured so prominently in the Battle of Hoth in the first few reels of Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back.
Will you just look at the detail on this thing?
But over the weekend I happened across these nifty little blind box blocks product from Zuru, and I couldn't help myself but pick one up. At $3 a pop, I really couldn't pass it up. While I wasn't quite certain which of the assortment I'd score, I'm thrilled beyond belief for it to have been the fabled snowspeeder, the low altitude craft that featured so prominently in the Battle of Hoth in the first few reels of Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back.
Will you just look at the detail on this thing?
As for the particulars, it comes in this liitle drum-style container, and it advertises on the outside that there's only about a dozen pieces requiring assembly. Because I'm a bit poorly coordinated, I figured I'd struggle a bit; and -- in all honesty -- I did ... but that was only because I kept putting the wrong pieces on first. (Go figure!) Once I figured out the proper configuration, this thing went together like a dream -- no Force powers needed -- and it looks just so damn good I couldn't help but share it in this space for like-minded souls.
Now, glue is NOT required, and yet for those of you who might be as clumsy as I it would be no trouble adding a dab here and there to make certain that this little thing never comes apart. While Star Wars purists might suggest that it's a bit incomplete given that there's no rear cable gun (as figures prominently into the story) that's truly a minor trade-off given the attention to detail that the fine folks at Zuru gave in bringing these things to life.
Now, glue is NOT required, and yet for those of you who might be as clumsy as I it would be no trouble adding a dab here and there to make certain that this little thing never comes apart. While Star Wars purists might suggest that it's a bit incomplete given that there's no rear cable gun (as figures prominently into the story) that's truly a minor trade-off given the attention to detail that the fine folks at Zuru gave in bringing these things to life.
Instructions are included (they're printed on the flip side to this little insert pictured above). While the emphasis her might initially seem to be on helmets, I can assure you that I was so thrilled with my snowspeeder that I'm heading back to WalMart today to pick up a few more blind boxes because the workmanship is SO DAMN IMPRESSIVE and THE PRICE POINT IS PERFECT. If you're a Star Wars fan still in the workplace, this would look great on a desk ... or if you're got a wee bit of space in your wall curios or the like these extras would look right at home making your collection stand out.
Most important?
What with the silly season just right around the corner, these are PERFECT for stocking stuffers for the young or -- like me -- the young-at-heart!
Consider yourself informed!
May the Force be with us. Always!
-- EZ
Most important?
What with the silly season just right around the corner, these are PERFECT for stocking stuffers for the young or -- like me -- the young-at-heart!
Consider yourself informed!
May the Force be with us. Always!
-- EZ
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