Hey brick fans! We are back with JMBricklayer's latest building block set, it's Fantastic Idea themed Rainbow Unicorn set 70008. This set is unique because I haven't seen Lego or any other building block manufacturer come up with a set that is so elaborate, especially since it is enhanced by colourful lighting effects. In today's review, I'll share with you what I liked and what improvements could be made to make this set even better.
In the world of building blocks, JMBricklayer has been making waves with creative and vibrant designs. Their latest release is a captivating rainbow unicorn building set, perfect for fans of fantasy and construction. Whether you're into mythical creatures or just love a unique challenge, this unicorn set offers a magical experience. Thanks to JMBricklayer for providing the set for this review!
If you're not familiar with JMBricklayer, all of their building block sets come boxed when shipped and as a result would make the perfect gift for that special person who is a fan of Lego compatible sets. And JMBricklayer includes free shipping to most countries on all of your purchases.
About the set
Theme | Fantastic Ideas |
Set Name and Number | Rainbow Unicorn 70008 |
Piece Count | 1492 pieces |
Age Rating | 14+ |
Printed Parts | Yes |
Stickers | No |
Minifigures | No |
Light kit | Yes, Included |
Where to get it and Special promotion
TBD
The instructions
The detailed instruction manual describes the seven steps needed to build the rainbow unicorn. The step-by-step instructions are clear and easy to follow, making the set suitable for builders of all ages.
About the included light kit
The instruction manual gives very detailed instructions on how to add the lighting kit to the set.
These are the lighting components, some will be added to the base structure and other parts will be attached to the unicorn itself. While the USB plug is provided, you need to provide your own power source, such as a USB battery pack or wall charger. No power source is provided with this set.
The build process
Here we have finished step 1 which is constructing the base. Of note is the angular shape of the base and the various layers of plates to achieve this interesting structure. Already we can see that there will be three technic pin holes which will later be used to attach the unicorn to the base.
Step 2 reveals the intricacy and complexity of the added details to the base. Some of the pieces are a bit finicky, so feel free to improvise to make your own base unique. The introduction of the lighting kit is shown above and there are many highlights that give off an Avatar-like feel. With the base completed, we will now turn our attention to the unicorn.
For the step3, we will start to build parts of the unicorn body.
Step 3 reminds us that this is not a natural unicorn. The printed tiles indicate that the unicorn might be mechanical in nature.
Hidden inside the unicorn body is the power plant that gives it life.
And here, after step 4, is the underlying L shaped structure of that will transform into the unicorn.
Step 5 adds detailing to the unicorn head and the lighting features are attached to give it a real mystical look. The head is loosely attached but is strong enough in that it doesn't fall off.
More printed panel pieces are used to clad the neck of the unicorn.
In step 6, we have assembled the two hind legs of the unicorn. The bottom of each hoove has a long technic pin which will be inserted into the base to hold the unicorn in place. This technic was also used in the JMBricklayer Mechanical dinosaur sets which I reviewed here and here.
During the build of the mechanical dinosaurs, one was required to handle the large dino body while trying to connect the legs to the base. I found that it was difficult to do, and upon seeing the same technique used in the unicorn set, I decided to deviate from the instruction manual.
My alternate method is to attach the legs to the base first and then attach the unicorn body to the legs later.
It's up to you how you want to build the unicorn, so do what is best for you.
There is one leg that is lifted and that will not be attached to the base, so this leg can be attached directly to the body.
The Final Step 7
The front leg is the most problematic because the knee joint is weakly connected and the weight of the unicorn's body is required to rest on this single leg for support. I don't think the provided technic pin on the front leg is long enough to secure the leg to the base because mine would not fit into the base properly.
Eventually I was able to insert the front leg into the base and then attach the body to the remaining three legs. However the front leg was still wobbly.
There is special lighting for the eyes and the chest and the connecting wires should run down the same leg to connect to the base where the expansion port sits. This adds some complexity to the already precarious front leg structure.
However, once you have successfully completed the challenge, the rainbow unicorn looks stunning.
Final Thoughts
JMBricklayer’s unicorn building set brings together the charm of mythical creatures and the fun of block-building. Its detailed design, and bright colors make it a standout in any collection. This set is definitely a display model because it is very delicate to the handle. I feel the main draw of this set is the lighting enhancements, especially the uplighting from the base.
My friend's daughter is already in love with this set, so I'm pretty sure she will like to look at the wonderful lights in her room after I give here the rainbow unicorn set.
Going forward, I would like to see JMBricklayer improve the support structure for the front leg, either by redesigning the knee joint or adding a support rod from base to the underside of the body. This would improve strength and stability of this otherwise great looking set.
Thanks for visiting and bye for now!
