JETBUG

Name: LEGO JETBUG 2193
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 2193
Rating: 4.63 (30 reviews)

87 · HIGHLY RECOMMENDEDINVESTMENT GRADE: AA201063 pcsHigh agreement · 93%

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LOVED (8)

01Excellent poseability and articulation with great range of motion
02Visually striking translucent neon orange coloring
03Exclusive parts (translucent neon orange armor, yellow ball-and-socket connectors)

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CRITICIZED (8)

01Double-sided head creates an unintended second face on the back when viewed from behind
02No translucent colored piece behind the eyes to add depth
03Inclusion of old-style Bionicle connectors alongside newer Hero Factory connectors

+5 more with Collector

Build Facts what critics report

🧩 Difficulty

beginner

🎯 Audience

all

In Their Words most-used terms across every critic review

designarmorbehindheadgoodpartsmasktranslucentconnectorsexcellentvisuallywhilealongsideother2011villainsarticulationflexiblepositioningpackscoloringrathereyesjetbugnitroblastviewedbionicleincluded

What reviewers are saying

"Once you start to get used to the new Hero Factory building system, Jetbug will really stand out as being one of the best new sets."

EuroBricks

"I think this is a a very good looking character um it is has a lot of play value to it has a lot of uh a lot of poseability to it"

JANG's LEGO Reviews

Ecosystem

Nitroblast — Jetbug's dual-mask is less distracting than on Nitroblast due to better asymmetry management, and Jetbug has more red spikes than Nitroblast, making it more useful for parts.

Stormer 2.0 — Unlike Stormer 2.0, Jetbug does not include any recolored BIONICLE parts, making it less valuable for BIONICLE builders.

2010 villain sets — While canister-sized like 2010 villains, Jetbug represents a massive change to the building system with the new ball-and-socket articulation replacing the old BIONICLE system.

Fire Lord — Fire Lord has more pieces than Jet Bug, making it the largest villain in the series.

HERO FactoryInvestment Grade

By Reviewer · 2

Avg score

EuroBricks

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BUY

"Once you start to get used to the new Hero Factory building system, Jetbug will really stand out as being one of the best new sets."

Key Pros

✓Excellent color scheme with yellow-orange, red, and trans-neon-orange creating a fiery appearance
✓Stands out visually while fitting the theme alongside other 2011 villains
✓New socket system is satisfying and less prone to breaking than previous builds

Key Cons

✕No glowing eyes behind the mask, making Jetbug appear lifeless at times
✕Dual mask with Nitroblast is distracting when viewed from behind

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JANG's LEGO Reviews 🇺🇸

Expert Video Source

"I think this is a a very good looking character um it is has a lot of play value to it has a lot of uh a lot of poseability to it"

Key Pros

✓Excellent poseability and articulation with great range of motion
✓Visually striking translucent neon orange coloring
✓Exclusive parts (translucent neon orange armor, yellow ball-and-socket connectors)

Key Cons

✕Double-sided head creates an unintended second face on the back when viewed from behind
✕No translucent colored piece behind the eyes to add depth

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Minifigures & Standout Parts

Standout parts (per reviewers)

Gunmetal color blade pieces
First time the new Gunmetal colour has been used in Hero Factory; 4 new blade pieces resemble corrupted Mahritoran blades
Marbled yellow-orange/red Zamor
Interesting recolor with hypnotic ring pattern on top; solid red on underside showing fine alternation between colors
New flame pieces (trans-neon-orange)
Hard rubber material that bends to prevent thin flames from breaking; 2 new flame pieces included
Machine panel pieces (Gunmetal)
2 new pieces used as flamethrowers/jetpacks with perfect detail showing wires, tubing and bolted steel plates
Red spike pieces
14 recolored red spike pieces; unlike Heroes with 1 or 2, Jetbug has all the red spikes needed
Dual-sided mask piece
One side is Jetbug's yellow-orange head with small fangs; reverse side is Nitroblast's red head