Finished the BTTF set. Overall, not bad, but not that great either.
There are some nice things in the build, but in the end it is extremely fragile. Especially the roof and doors. I like how simple it is for it to be modified for each film. Only takes a couple of steps to change between each model.
The minifigures are good, but it is a shame it didn't come with a pink hoverboard as well.
The big thing this set has going for it is nostalgia and character. If you knew nothing about BTTF (and if you don't, shame on you!), this would just be a fairly decent car that you would be afraid of picking up with much force. But if you are a fan of the film, it takes on a special meaning as you actually have an officially licensed toy. In that respect, it is like the Death Star.
"What is in there?"
"Only what you take with you."
The instruction book is much like the Architecture ones. Square bound and on heavier stock. There is a bit of history of the film and about the Michael J. Fox Foundation at the start. As you build it, there are bits of pieces of trivia about the step you are on.
I love little touches like that with the Architecture series, but hate square bound instructions. It is impossible to just lay it on the table and flip pages unless you want to bend it in half. It looks nice, but it is not practical.
I would recommend it just for getting a BTTF set. Expect a fairly normal build, but a lot of nostalgia as you build it.
In the pics, I had Mr. Fusion on there just to keep it there. But I prefer the OUTATIME plate. The 2015 plate I just put on top of the set so I do not lose it.
Doors open. Looking at them the wrong way makes them snap off. Same with the roof. This set is for looking, not for playing.
Many of the angles are just resting against other pieces. No real stability. But that was not a surprise if you look close enough.
Oh, no! It's the Libyans!
