NEX 3.0

Name: LEGO NEX 3.0 2144
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 2144
Rating: 4.71 (32 reviews)

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LOVED (8)

01Excellent upper body proportions
02Helmet and chest armor integrate well visually
03Dual hands retained (not sacrificed for weapon attachment)

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CRITICIZED (8)

01Orange and green color mix is slightly unusual (described as 'carrot-like' though JANG acknowledges it works)
02Extremely repetitive build with legs and arms being 4x the same pieces
03Parts spread looks unimpressive on the virtual parts list

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Build Facts what critics report

🧩 Difficulty

beginner

🎯 Audience

all

In Their Words most-used terms across every critic review

weapondesignworkspartsexcellenthandsattachmentclaworangegreencolorschemebeingtigermaskgoodlinesamevarietyconcept

What reviewers are saying

"I liked uh NEX 2.0 quite a bit but I think I like NEX 3.0 even better"

JANG's LEGO Reviews

"Nex is back and this time he bites! The combiner crosses a tiger with a panther ( Stringer 3.0 ). Scary!"

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Ecosystem

NEX 2.0 — JANG prefers NEX 3.0; likes the improved proportions in the upper body section and helmet shape integration with chest armor better than the previous version.

Stringer (3.0 series) — NEX 3.0 and Stringer are in close contention for JANG's personal favorite within the 3.0 hero series; both rank among the best of the line.

Nex 2.0 — While Nex 3.0 improves on its predecessor with a better weapon design, two hands instead of one, and a new mask, the core construction and overall concept remain very similar. The reviewer finds the improvements cosmetic rather than substantive.

Rahkshi line — The Rahkshi line had wider part selection and more variety than the current Six Good Guys line, including Nex 3.0.

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JANG's LEGO Reviews 🇺🇸

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"I liked uh NEX 2.0 quite a bit but I think I like NEX 3.0 even better"

Key Pros

✓Excellent upper body proportions
✓Helmet and chest armor integrate well visually
✓Dual hands retained (not sacrificed for weapon attachment)

Key Cons

✕Orange and green color mix is slightly unusual (described as 'carrot-like' though JANG acknowledges it works)

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"Nex is back and this time he bites! The combiner crosses a tiger with a panther ( Stringer 3.0 ). Scary!"

Key Pros

✓Improved weapon design, especially the absence of the shield from Nex 2.0
✓Two hands instead of one, a significant visual upgrade over Nex 2.0
✓New Sabre Toothed Tiger mask is attractive and works well with the colour scheme

Key Cons

✕Extremely repetitive build with legs and arms being 4x the same pieces
✕Parts spread looks unimpressive on the virtual parts list

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Minifigures & Standout Parts

Standout parts (per reviewers)

Sabertooth cat mask/helmet with extra-long canine teeth and cat ears
Exclusive design piece unique to NEX 3.0; translucent green; clearly identifies the tiger/sabertooth theme
Exclusive orange armor chest plate with tiger mark
Custom chest armor piece exclusive to NEX 3.0
Multi-function ball socket weapon piece with three lightsaber-diameter pegs
Allows articulated claw attachment in multiple positions; enables weapon carry without losing hand functionality
Exoforce arms in gunmetal/dark pearl gray
Specialized mini-fig sized arms for enhanced articulation
Tiger claw weapon with three peg positions and extended blade elements
Dual-blade design with multi-directional articulation; integrates with ball socket piece
Sabre Toothed Tiger mask
New piece that looks catish while still appearing mechanical; reviewer particularly likes its appearance and notes it connects in the standard way