Mega Halo UNSC Hornet Recon HKT18 Review - This has to be the best...

The latest in the long run of Hornets created by Mega, but is it any good.
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[@BrickyMySticky]

It is one of the best sets ever, pretty easily accessible, epic build and incredible figures!

[@brickman1175]

It does seem to be a well received set going by the comments and most seem to have easy access to it too, music to my ears. Long may it continue.

[@JasonNeaves]

in my opinion the best set is multiplayer mayhem

[@DemarcationMedia]

Excellent review! I agree on pretty much all counts, though you can actually pose the thrusters--it's just a royal pain to do so. The fact that this set is so easy to get is a breath of fresh air in the rough collecting landscape we all wander.

[@brickman1175]

Thanks buddy, I actually really enjoyed making it, so much so I may do a few more. I thought I was over reviewing sets but maybe not. Interested to hear what you need to do to rectify the floppy gearing in the play feature (you can demo to me next we catch up). Thanks for the feedback, always appreciated.

[@sheerkhanindustries4384]

Maybe it's because we're the same age but I absolutely agree with every comment you made. Especially about the play feature. I don't know why You'd want the thrusters to move in opposite directions when moving the lever. But Sergeant Stacker and the ODST are amazing. Especially that ODST.

[@whatdadogdoin9818]

Oh yeah

[@brickman1175]

Yep, definitely an age thing 😂. Still, at least we can still enjoy the product even with the addition of unwanted play features ‘ must be an age thing again’. Thanks for commenting

[@ebomb1133]

I figured it was to simulate the Hornet "turning" in mid air.

[@sheerkhanindustries4384]

Interesting take. I just don't know why you would have one thruster go 1 way and 1 go the other to hover. I would have thought they would have just stayed both pointed straight down to hover.

[@dawsonkozel4171]

@@sheerkhanindustries4384 well my guess is with helicopters you can tilt the blades in different ways so that they push down more air or less air but with these there I don’t think you could tilt the propellers so moving in opposite directs would cancel out each other and hover

[@jestersantiago1175]

I hope they do a redesign of the gremlin or a wolverine in mettalic green as well, they covered most of the aerial vehicles so they should focus on their land vehicles :)

[@brickman1175]

That would be nice, good call

[@therealspaceninja27]

I appreciate your comparison double screen

[@JuanGomez-bs6ue]

It's actually great to see how much more quality Mega has been giving to their products

[@117studio4]

I agree with pretty much everything you stated. This is the first hornet I have received and I am very glad to have received this one and not the previous one. One of the cleanest builds hands down!

[@brickman1175]

Yep, it’s far superior to the previous release.

[@dynestis2875]

I so hope Mega will produce some different specialist or basic ODST's using the colors of the one included in this set!! I don't enjoy the drab green used for the Hive Exterminators.

[@brickman1175]

I agree 100%, fingers crossed we see something to pair up with the captain from the hornet.

[@sinisterisrandom8537]

I still have that marvelous set although sadly the elite ultra leg broke and the bubble shield hand clips also broke other was its rather intact for its age.

[@chrispone1966]

Totally agree with your review , sooooooooooooo much better than the last Hornet

[@megagabby7345]

This set really surprised me. When I saw the size in pictures i was disappointed, but after building it and seeing how well it was designed it has become my favorite hornet

[@brickman1175]

I agree, my first thoughts were ‘we don’t need another Hornet’ … but it turns out we did, this one. It really is a great build experience and impressive display set. Thanks for commenting.

[@kimarykorlumiose7728]

found this one in my local walmart, and ever since it's been on my desk. helps I managed to find my ODST figure from years ago who has a Splaser, so now I can run a full Hornet with some serious firepower lol

[@liam12377]

i love this set and i just got ghost of requiem

[@brickman1175]

I’ll be opening the Ghost Requeim soon. Looking forward to it, the figures look great and the Ghost looks outstanding,

[@robertlamb1530]

This is so much better than the pervious Hornet! I will be grabbing more. Great review!

[@brickman1175]

Agreed and agreed, I currently have 4 which I thought was more than enough but now that I’ve built it I feel I need a few more, even if it’s mainly for the figures. Although the SGT Stacker figure is a named character he can so easily be army built by popping and swapping halo infinite Marine heads without the helmets. Thanks for commenting

[@cxxdninja1631]

such an amazing set, its got everything you could ever want. hope i can pick one up soon!

[@jkovids]

Beautiful model, can't wait to pick this one up. Excellent review.

[@brickman1175]

Thank you

[@triplea5470]

Shoutout to my brother for sending this to me after I begged for it as soon as I saw your review, just got and built it, surprisingly simple yet effective play feature!

[@brickman1175]

That’s what I call being a good brother, nicely done 💪

[@WildPhoenix989]

I just recently bought this set at Target for my brother lol, he thinks its one of the better looking hornets and I have to agree because we haven’t gotten a hornet in a while, also I really like the odst figure!

[@jeebus2313]

I do sort of miss the older style Hornet builds but I think this one is a lot better than Hornet Blitz version.

[@chonkychief1400]

Love to see reviews again from you, and what I good set to review! I was skeptical of this set at first, but then I got one and I’m already at 3! It’s such a nice set with really good figs, and had a simple alteration to get rid of the play feature for the smoother top! My one issue is the handles, but having the figs stand there works fine most of the time! Great review and keep up the awesome work!

[@brickman1175]

Thanks, I hadn’t been doing reviews recently as by the time I get the sets they’re usually old news so didn’t see the point. That said, I really enjoyed making this set review so maybe I’ll do a few more as people seem to enjoy it regardless of the fact others have already reviewed it. I can imagine many people modding out the play feature, st least it’s an easy mod I guess.

[@ZoraEpsilon571]

gotta be my new favorite odst fr

[@brickman1175]

I agree, I’m looking forward to opening the Hive Exterminator set and Drop Pods after this set. Thanks for commenting

[@phraeci9070]

Bought two, can’t wait for the arrival. Might buy one more. I wish they slid in another of that ODST with a white shoulder piece like in the game. Nonetheless it looks so good and I am excited to slap it on my shelf.

[@brickman1175]

I got 4 but could happily buy more just for the ODST. Hope you enjoy when they arrive.

[@phraeci9070]

@@brickman1175 Yeah they arrived already surprisingly. Its pretty awesome and the size of the hornet is great in my opinion.

[@Quillian]

Set is fantastic, picked myself 5 of them from my Target a few weeks ago

[@brickman1175]

It’s so nice to hear people actually being able to pick up a relatively current set both in store and online for retail for more than 1 day. It seems this is the first set to have anywhere near decent distribution since the first wave of Infinite sets 3 years ago. Let’s hope this is the start of something good for Mega’s distribution. Going to a pick a few more for myself I think.

[@Quillian]

@@brickman1175 let's just hope for the best it stays that way lol. I really dont wanna trade an arm or a leg for Mega 🤣

[@brickman1175]

@@Quillian I would never recommend trading arms or legs for Mega, kidneys is where the money is at😉

[@autofigure00]

I think the play feature is amazing and VERY minimally exposes itself compared to lego sets with technic features and other mega sets, its 10x better than projectile launchers at least. I have been loving all of the Halo Universe sets so much, hoping for many many more amazing sets and figures.

[@brickman1175]

You’re right on the comparison to Lego, Mega take a very different approach to set design than Lego that’s for sure. Mega also seem to be staying away from projectile launchers at the moment which is great. Definitely another great Halo Universe set, I’m hoping they’ll continue this line too, seems to have gone a bit quiet on that front, I also found it strange that the new Elephant wasn’t part of the Universe line.

[@FreddyKrueger-gr2qj]

I like the skids on this 1 more then the other feel like it looks more like halo 3

[@brickman1175]

Definitely better

[@The_Noble_Visions]

Ay! Love your content man!

[@brickman1175]

Thank you, much appreciated 😄

[@The_Noble_Visions]

@@brickman1175 I'll watch anything you put out, your a great guy

[@calaveritafachero6723]

👍👍👍

[@sourpqtch139]

Nice

[@whatdadogdoin9818]

It’s nice but why no rocket pods? It’s absence is disappointing. I’m glad the actual chain gun piece is used instead of the bolt shooters

[@brickman1175]

It’s true, rocket pods would have made an amazing addition.

[@TheCitedAviator]

the cockpit window cut me the first time trying to put it in, then my dad bought me a second one for christmas

[@LoneWolfStudios117]

I got mine off of Amazon, but I have seen them recently at Target.

[@brickman1175]

I’ve been hearing this set is available most areas, it’s a good thing as it’s a good set.

[@donchik06]

I have one

[@smokeyredmeadow]

It’s ok, but I really don’t like the cockpit. I will always be a sucker for the slide open instead of the flip one

[@cowerdnerddespacito9518]

Would be nice if the targets in my state carried these new set’s instead of just the razor back and all the Pokémon sets The I wonder how this set compares with the NMPD variant that had the cockpit that opened the same way as the game

[@FreddyKrueger-gr2qj]

This is off topic from this but where do you get you're terrain for you dioramas you inspired me to do mines.

[@brickman1175]

I’ve collected them from older sets over the years

[@FreddyKrueger-gr2qj]

@@brickman1175 ah ok ty.

[@TamaraWarden-k8r]

this set is sexy AF

[@blood_iron091]

I got my hornet from target but when it arrived the Stg. had a problem with the Hands it cannot hold the Magnum and if I tried to put it on it kept on bending so I don't know what's the problem any ideas?

[@brickman1175]

Try emailing Mattel customer service, they may be able to send a replacement figure if required.

[@blood_iron091]

@@brickman1175 Hey, Thanks for the advice!

[@oniproductions1034]

Man I deserve a shoutout, because I did my review earlier😉 :check comments 👇

[@brickman1175]

Shout out to ONIProductions for being the OG 💪

[@yuki_femboydark]

good video I usually watch your content a lot thanks for this video I don't know if you can but could you give me one, please

[@brickman1175]

Thank you. Sorry, no hand outs.

[@yuki_femboydark]

@@brickman1175 only one pleeeeeaasee, (By the way, in Amazon the elephant from Halo Megaconstruck appears with the figure of Jonson and Lord Hood)

[@The_Noble_Visions]

@@yuki_femboydark I think he knows, leaks been out for that set for about a year+, and he's made a video on it.