"The new connection system is not limited to the limbs/main body parts."
EuroBricks
"tons and tons of motion you can just particulate all over the place"
JANG's LEGO Reviews
Ecosystem
2010 Hero Factory sets / BIONICLE line — The new socket-and-ball joint system represents a fundamental improvement from the BIONICLE-based 2010 Heroes, with better articulation range, less joint cracking, and smoother snapping connections. However, this breaks compatibility and MOCing blending with 2010 sets.
Evo 2.0 — Shares the new socket-and-ball system and overall design philosophy as Evo 2.0; uses some of the same parts like the Dark/Gun Metallic Grey shield piece.
Nex 2.0 — Can be combined to form a larger robot model (shown on set box back), though published combination instructions are not confirmed to be included.
other Heroes figures — Surge is recommended as the standout choice: 'If you buy only one of these sets, I'd advise Surge.'
HERO FactoryInvestment Grade
By Reviewer · 2
Avg score
81
E
EuroBricks
Expert Video Source · avg of 2
92
"The new connection system is not limited to the limbs/main body parts."
Key Pros
✓Fresh and cool color scheme (lime, black, grey combination)
✓Innovative socket-and-ball connection system works extremely well
✓Reduced joint cracking risk with new connection holes design
Key Cons
✕New connection system limits MOCing blending with 2010 sets
Recoloured part new to this wave; lime is a fresh colour addition
Bar 4L Lightsaber Blade in full Trans-Blue
Recoloured part; full transparent blue is described as working better than old Trans-Light Blue for lightsabers, pleasing Star Wars fans
Socket-and-ball connector system
New mold system marking a fundamental step from BIONICLE-based 2010 line; features small holes on ball end to reduce shock stress upon connection; snaps in place more easily with less effort than previous systems
Face part (Lime, solid colour)
New solid lime head piece; represents departure from trans-coloured heads of previous BIONICLE/2010 Heroes lines; looks more robotic
Head-gear piece
Highly detailed new part featuring telescopic/infra-red sight and microphone, fitting Surge's sniper role
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