There is so much wrong with this set. It's also an interesting microscale diorama. The numerous problems can be overcome if you're determined to build it. Without an overhaul of the instructions, however, I have to recommend against this one.
The instructions are flawed in many ways, but the first obvious one is they've been printed quite small to fit on a single double-sided sheet. After that is color representation, which is simply very bad. For what it's worth, the metallic sparkle indicator is used to distinguish between olive green and dark gray. Several pieces are printed in colors which aren't among the actual pieces included, so the overall approach when building this is to just take your best guess and hope.
The pieces suffer two major issues. The less troublesome is the inconsistency of colors. I have never seen so many variations of dark gray in a set. In addition to the mismatch with the colors in the instructions, some pieces have been substituted with similar pieces that are not fully interchangeable. The most troublesome is the dark red clip arm where the clips are parallel instead of perpendicular - I reworked it with the available pieces as best I can for the time being. Another are the light poles which arrived as 3L bars instead of 4L bars, so I had to position them hovering above the pavement or one light rested atop the first stack of crates behind the fence.
There are a couple design issues as well. Some pieces of the sub simply cannot connect in the way depicted. Also there is not enough tying together the different parts of the structure, and the order of steps often worsens this. As a result, my drydock suffered a catastrophic implosion in step 38.
I really do like the idea of this set, and I think microscale is used very well here. I hope whoever produced it is able to treat the troubles with the pieces and instructions as a learning experience for their next creation.
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| Price | $34.98 | — | $39.98 | $29.98 | — |
| Highlights | U-boat in bunk, multiple accessories | 30" length, 2 display stands | Historical scenario rebuilt | 6 individual model package | Architecture Collection with Lights |
| Standard Blocks | 694 pcs | 2140 pcs | 723 pcs | 728 pcs | 3495 pcs |
U-96 Boot German Submarine U-boat in Bunker, WWII Collection Historical Scenario Rebuilt Set, Toy Construction Building Brick Standard Block, 694 pcs
History
- U-96: The most famous German submarine during WW2, it was a Type VIIC U-boat of the German Navy.
- Displacement: 769 tonnes surfaced
- Dimensions: 67.10 m (220.20 ft) length, 6.20 m (20.30 ft) beam, 9.60 m (31.50 ft) height
- Launched: August 1, 1940
- Fate: Sunk on March 30, 1945 at Wilhelmshaven by bombs during US air raid
- Operations: 11 patrols, from December 4, 1940 to February 8, 1943
- Victories: 27 merchant ships sunk, 1 merchant ship total loss, 4 merchant ships damaged
WWII Collection
Features:
- Standard Blocks WWII Collection: U-96 Boot German Submarine U-boat Uboot in Bunker, 694 blocks
- Multiple custom design accessories and parts, such as the hook, periscope, etc.
- This historical scenario rebuilt set includes a truck, a crane, a German Submarine U-boat and shipyard
- Collect, Build and Display WWII German Submarine U-96 set in your home
- Wonderful recreation activity, Perfect gift for ages 6 years and up
- Great details with assorted sizes and color pieces
- Include detailed step-by-step color instructions
- Non-toxic and Non-corrosive material, Smooth surface and Rounded corners for safety
- Foster imaginative and creative play, Induce cognitive skills
- Develop better motor skills, hand eye coordination and spatial awareness
- Standard Size Toy Building Bricks, Compatible with other leading brands classic blocks
Historical scenario rebuilt set: U-96 German Submarine U-boat in Shipyard
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U-boat rudder & propeller |
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| Price | $48.88 | $23.88 | $69.98 | — | — | $32.98 |
| Highlights | Infrared combat, 2.4Ghz radio control | Diecast at 1/72 scale | Dual battle system: Infrared combat & BB shooting, 2.4Ghz radio control | Detail deck superstructure, 2.4Ghz radio control | Detail deck superstructure, 2.4Ghz radio control | Gyro stabilizer, Infrared remote control |
| Dimensions | 8.5"L x 3.7"W x 3.9"H | 5.5"L x 2"W x 1.5"H | 16"L x 6.5"W x 6"H | 23"L x 4.5"W x 7"H | 29.5"L x 5"W x 8.3"H | 8.5"L x 2.1"W x 3.7"H |
Reviews with images
Good end result, but rough in every way
This is a cool idea at reasonable price and the final result can look quite good, BUT you're going to have to be willing to work for it. All its problems can be overcome but there are issues with the instructions, the blocks, and the design. If you're an expert builder looking for a challenge, this could be a lot of fun, but kids or normal builders probably should steer clear.The instructions are jammed in on a single folder sheet of large paper. There are problems with the colors - in the very first step there are multiple printed colors shown for pieces of the same color. There are problems where, because of the tiny image and the poor printing, you can barely see the lines between the bricks. And there is a problem with the design where the instruction will show you a step that simply will not work. You can make it work in later steps, but it's tricky.The bricks are of medium quality - in particular a stack of them curved like a bent spine. You can see that in one of my pictures. Later steps mostly straightened out that bend but there are still some gaps because of it. I've only run into that before with Sluban bricks so that's my guess where they got their materials. I also ran into a few bricks with bits excess plastic hanging off of them, which was easy to clean up with a hobby knife but is still annoying. The bricks have decent clutch and do fit each other, but definitely do not feel nearly as nice as Lego or most of the other brands I've tried.Every time I had some kind of trouble, I was able to get past it, but it was definitely challenging and sometimes frustrating. It's too bad because the end result is a neat diorama. It's a unique design that you won't really see anywhere else.If you want a challenge or really like the theme, this could be the set for you. Otherwise you should steer clear.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 24, 2024
There is so much wrong with this set. It's also an interesting microscale diorama. The numerous problems can be overcome if you're determined to build it. Without an overhaul of the instructions, however, I have to recommend against this one.
The instructions are flawed in many ways, but the first obvious one is they've been printed quite small to fit on a single double-sided sheet. After that is color representation, which is simply very bad. For what it's worth, the metallic sparkle indicator is used to distinguish between olive green and dark gray. Several pieces are printed in colors which aren't among the actual pieces included, so the overall approach when building this is to just take your best guess and hope.
The pieces suffer two major issues. The less troublesome is the inconsistency of colors. I have never seen so many variations of dark gray in a set. In addition to the mismatch with the colors in the instructions, some pieces have been substituted with similar pieces that are not fully interchangeable. The most troublesome is the dark red clip arm where the clips are parallel instead of perpendicular - I reworked it with the available pieces as best I can for the time being. Another are the light poles which arrived as 3L bars instead of 4L bars, so I had to position them hovering above the pavement or one light rested atop the first stack of crates behind the fence.
There are a couple design issues as well. Some pieces of the sub simply cannot connect in the way depicted. Also there is not enough tying together the different parts of the structure, and the order of steps often worsens this. As a result, my drydock suffered a catastrophic implosion in step 38.
I really do like the idea of this set, and I think microscale is used very well here. I hope whoever produced it is able to treat the troubles with the pieces and instructions as a learning experience for their next creation.
The instructions are flawed in many ways, but the first obvious one is they've been printed quite small to fit on a single double-sided sheet. After that is color representation, which is simply very bad. For what it's worth, the metallic sparkle indicator is used to distinguish between olive green and dark gray. Several pieces are printed in colors which aren't among the actual pieces included, so the overall approach when building this is to just take your best guess and hope.
The pieces suffer two major issues. The less troublesome is the inconsistency of colors. I have never seen so many variations of dark gray in a set. In addition to the mismatch with the colors in the instructions, some pieces have been substituted with similar pieces that are not fully interchangeable. The most troublesome is the dark red clip arm where the clips are parallel instead of perpendicular - I reworked it with the available pieces as best I can for the time being. Another are the light poles which arrived as 3L bars instead of 4L bars, so I had to position them hovering above the pavement or one light rested atop the first stack of crates behind the fence.
There are a couple design issues as well. Some pieces of the sub simply cannot connect in the way depicted. Also there is not enough tying together the different parts of the structure, and the order of steps often worsens this. As a result, my drydock suffered a catastrophic implosion in step 38.
I really do like the idea of this set, and I think microscale is used very well here. I hope whoever produced it is able to treat the troubles with the pieces and instructions as a learning experience for their next creation.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 20, 2024
This is a great item for anyone who is a WWII buff. I got this to build and donate to my local air museum which has a full WWII display and is run by vets who served our military's then. The instructions are clear. The pieces are small but I have put together smaller ones so I don't see any issue with this. There are over 600 pieces so it will take a while to finish. I look forward to this build. I would recommend this product.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 24, 2024
Reviewed in the United States on April 29, 2024
This review is for the product listed as, “POCO DIVO U-96 Boot German Submarine U-Boat Uboot in Bunker WWII Collection Standard Block Toy Building Brick Set, 685 pcs."
Nice building block set compatible with all regular-sized, lego-type blocks. Boxed for gifting.
Nice building block set compatible with all regular-sized, lego-type blocks. Boxed for gifting.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2024
