The Sick Bricks 3-in-1 Power-Up Playset allows you to build 3
different configurations with the 57 Sick Bricks pieces that are essentially
Legos. In addition to the bricks, you will find the stars of the show: 5
character figurines, 3 of which are exclusive to the playset. Also included are
a plastic Sick Bricks storage case, a Sick City backdrop and an instruction
booklet for the 3 builds.
The real-world characters included in this 3-in-1 Power-Up Playset are Rusty
Nuggets, Tightpants, Fraken Studz, Testy Monkey and Doc Devio. The last 3 of
which are the exclusive ones. You can mix and match the heads and bodies of
these characters, along with the other characters, to unlock a variety of unique
combinations, powers and abilities in the app. These also help to upgrade and
reach new levels in the game.
The bricks can be used to build 3 different
structures. The 1st is the Throne of Power. Place your Sick Bricks character on
top of the Throne of Power and beam them into your game with their increased
powers! The 2nd configuration is the Sick Portal, which generates random
characters. The 3rd is the Warped Gate. Once built, you can scan it into the app
as well to unlock an exclusive section of the game! As previously mentioned, the bricks are exactly like
Lego pieces. You could easily build up or add on to the 3 configurations with
Lego pieces that you already have. Or you could incorporate these pieces into
your child's existing Lego collection once built & scanned in. This is a huge plus,
knowing that the pieces have a dual purpose. Even if a child doesn't have the
app, they would enjoy building the sets and playing with the
characters.
To scan in a character, or
the Warped Gate, all you have to do is tap the camera icon on the right hand side of the screen
while the game is in session. Line up the digital outline of the character with
the real one and scan it in to the game. While it might sound complicated to
those that electronically challenged, it really isn't. If you click this
link, it will demonstrate the concept of scanning them in.
It should be noted that the set does include
small pieces. This is especially important if you have toddlers or infants
around as they could pose a choking hazard. The game app itself is free to play,
but the app does offer in-app purchases. While this is great if you actually
want to purchase extra bricks, it's not so great if you have little ones who may
accidentally purchase something without intending to. This can easily be
remedied in advance by disabling in-app purchases on your device. The game app is rated 9yrs+, but that doesn't
necessarily mean that it is only for those 9 years of age and older. The next
rating down from 9yrs+ is 4yrs+. Like anything, you have to use your judgement
to see if the app is appropriate for your child. I'm relatively conservative
with our apps and very rarely allow our children to download apps that are rated
9yrs+. We usually stick to games that are rated 4yrs+. This, however, is one
that we do let them play. For
specifications and details on the app itself, visit this link.
All in all, I think this is a great product.
I love the fact that you can incorporate some tactile fun off of their devices
without them even realizing it. And being able to reuse the bricks with other
Lego pieces adds additional value to for me. The only thing I would change is to
have an improved storage case made of more durable plastic.
The Sick Bricks 3-in-1 Play-Up Playset is
best suited for kids 6 years and up. In Canada, it retails for approximately
$21.99, and in the U.S., it is approximately $17.99. Some independent toy shops may charge more.
Sick never sounded so good!
Happy scanning!
***** These views are mine, and mine alone. As with anything, you are responsible for assessing whether this item and/or activity is safe and suitable for your specific needs. InfoMommy does not make any warranties of any kind, expressed or implied, and assumes no responsibility and/or liability for any actions taken as a result of this blog post.*****
***** These views are mine, and mine alone. As with anything, you are responsible for assessing whether this item and/or activity is safe and suitable for your specific needs. InfoMommy does not make any warranties of any kind, expressed or implied, and assumes no responsibility and/or liability for any actions taken as a result of this blog post.*****
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