Behold the LEGO SMART Play™: Mewtwo's Lab Break 72163! This 605-piece build measures approximately 7.5 inches high, 3 inches wide, and 3 inches deep, offering a compact yet engaging model. The smart design ensures interactive play is integrated right from the first brick, making the most of its 9.0 sq in display footprint.
The primary Mewtwo build showcases robust articulation, leveraging Mixel joints and click hinges for dynamic posing. The SNOT techniques in the torso and head assemblies achieve the creature's smooth, organic contours. Its compact structure hides the complex internal framework.
This alternative pose highlights the flexibility built into Mewtwo's design. The ball joints in the shoulders and hips allow for a wide range of motion, providing numerous display options. Even with relatively few parts, the character's personality shines through the careful part selection.
Mewtwo integrates perfectly into its elaborate lab station, showcasing the set's full display potential. The intricate overhead apparatus, built with curved plates and tiles, hints at a powerful energy transfer system. The inclusion of a Pokeball with a 'M' logo adds a thematic touch to the base.
The entire lab station can tilt significantly, simulating Mewtwo's dramatic escape. This action is powered by a central pivot, utilizing sturdy Technic pins for reliable movement. The overhead arm, built with multiple sub-assemblies, maintains its connection during the motion, adding to the play value.
The set comes alive as Mewtwo is 'released' from the tilting lab, demonstrating the full range of the interactive features. The motion implies a swift, powerful escape, highlighting the robust clutch power holding the sub-assemblies together during action. The overall kinetic energy of the model is evident.
Mewtwo's abdominal area is designed with a specific cavity to house a SMART Brick, enabling further interactive play. This demonstrates thoughtful SNOT construction, creating an internal space without compromising the external aesthetic. The integration is seamless, enhancing the model's functionality.
When the SMART Brick is activated within Mewtwo, it emits a vibrant, pulsing energy, simulating its psychic powers. This simple yet effective feature elevates the play experience, demonstrating the model's interactive potential. The integration ensures the visual effect aligns perfectly with Mewtwo's character.
The construction process reveals the intricate layering of plates, tiles, and Technic elements that form both Mewtwo and the lab station. It's evident the design allows for satisfying sub-assembly completion before integrating them into the larger model. This collaborative build showcases the accessible yet engaging complexity.
The reverse of the packaging details the interactive functions, from the tilting lab to Mewtwo's powered core. It reinforces the design choice of using robust Technic elements for the moving parts, ensuring smooth operation. The graphics clearly illustrate the potential for imaginative play scenarios.
Having assembled the complex array of the lab and Mewtwo himself, the final model makes for a compelling display piece. Its interactive elements and robust construction ensure it holds its own as both a play experience and a collector's item. The clever use of tiles and a sturdy footprint ties the whole narrative together beautifully.
5-Year Est. (Sealed) after EOL
$134 — $153
Est. ROI
+104.7%
Carries a 45% premium over standard LEGO sets.
Height equivalent to approx 4.8 minifigures stacked.
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