The Mystery Mansion | xMork Brick Review 031056

Summary

In this Halloween special video, Scotty reviews the Mystery Mansion 03105 set by Mork, featuring 4,190 pieces and two light modes. Designed by Yellow Box, the set has a mock style and includes a haunted house with various spooky features. Scotty discusses the building experience, noting the set's hit and miss appeal and its similarity to previous builds. He highlights the set's detailed features, such as the opening walls, coffin, and a greenhouse with a booby trap. Despite minor issues with mock elements, Scotty appreciates the creativity and detail, though he wishes for more interior content.

Takeaways

• 🎃 The video is a Halloween special featuring a LEGO-style set from Mork, called the Mystery Mansion 03105 with 4,190 pieces.
• 📅 The presenter, Scotty, notes it's already April and they're discussing a Halloween set, indicating the video was made ahead of Halloween.
• 🤔 Scotty introduces the set with a big box, mentioning two light modes but only one light brick included, which he hasn't installed to prevent battery drain.
• 🏰 The set is designed and authorized by Yellow Box 777, but there's a controversy as Yellow Box wasn't acknowledged for the release, potentially ending their collaboration.
• 🛠️ The building process is described with some missing or extra pieces, which is common in mock sets, and the use of Zing bricks is noted.
• 👻 The set is compared to the original LEGO Haunted House and lacks figures, requiring the user to provide their own.
• 🏡 Scotty discusses the set's features, including the mock style, the ease of disassembly, and the various rooms and details like broken windows and a greenhouse.
• 🌿 The set includes a lot of trees and foliage, some of which fell off during transport, but this is seen as part of the mock style.
• 🚪 The set has several interactive features, like a door that opens to reveal a ghost and a coffin that swivels.
• 🔍 Scotty points out some design flaws and loose pieces, which he attributes to the mock nature of the set, suggesting it's not as sturdy as official LEGO sets.
• 🎥 The video ends with Scotty and Chris discussing the set, with Chris not being scared by it and the set failing on the scare factor.

Q & A

What is the primary focus of the video?

The video is a Halloween-themed special where the host reviews a large Halloween set called the Mystery Mansion, created by a designer known as Yellow Box 777 and produced by a company called Mork.

Why did the host choose to review the Halloween set in April?

The host mentioned that they likely wouldn't have time to release a Halloween set closer to Halloween, so they decided to do the review in April as a special feature.

Who designed the Halloween Mystery Mansion set, and what controversy surrounds its release?

The Mystery Mansion set was designed by Yellow Box 777. The controversy is that the set was released without Yellow Box's acknowledgement, despite an apparent collaboration with Mork. Yellow Box was reportedly unhappy with how the situation was handled.

How does the host describe the overall build quality and design of the Mystery Mansion set?

The host describes the build as detailed but somewhat fragile. They note that some pieces, like the tree branches, fell off during the build. They also mention that the set feels like a mock-style custom set with a few missing pieces, but it's still impressive in terms of size and detail.

What specific feature does the host like most about the set?

The host particularly enjoys the small greenhouse area on the set and its interior features. They also appreciate the detailed mechanisms, like the door mechanism that makes it appear as if a ghost is moving it.

What features of the set did the host find less enjoyable?

The host found the set to be a bit repetitive and felt like they were building something similar to an older project. They were also frustrated by the fragility of some pieces, such as the branches that kept falling off and the roof not staying secure.

How does the host compare the Mystery Mansion set to other sets, like the OG Haunted House from LEGO?

The host references the OG Haunted House from LEGO, noting that they spent more on that set and generally found it more enjoyable. The Mystery Mansion set, while unique, did not impress them as much in comparison, particularly with its interior being smaller and less detailed.

What does the host say about the stickers and printed pieces in the set?

The host mentions that the set doesn’t have many stickers, and most of the details are printed on the pieces. However, some elements like the coffin designs still use stickers, which they note as a minor disappointment.

What special mechanism is included inside the Mystery Mansion, according to the host?

One special mechanism inside the set is a booby trap feature that swings down when triggered, meant to simulate an attack on anyone walking through a particular door. The host demonstrates this feature and refers to it as a fun, gimmicky addition.

How does the host conclude their feelings about the Mystery Mansion set?

The host is uncertain about their overall feelings on the set. While they appreciate the large scale and certain features, they feel it is somewhat gimmicky and are unsure if they truly like it due to its mock-style construction and repetitive design elements.