Video Review: Joe Bricks with Will

Will and I bust out a video review for the first time in a long time. It started out as a usual trip to the JAD HQ for a little toy fun. Kre-O started us off, we jumped to BTR, then Will picked out some Geewunner. You can still get this vehicle at Geewunner’s store here: http://geewunner.storenvy.com/collections/631813-heroes/products/6326167-all-terrain-scout-vehicle You can also

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BTR-Ticles: Cobra H.I.S.S.

by Twitziller The H.I.S.S. was part of Built to Rule series 2, released in a limited test market in 2004. The primary mode of the H.I.S.S. is a 6-wheeled, high-speed tank with an elevated cockpit and a rear turret. In other words: a HISS tank. The H.I.S.S. is arguably the only popular vehicle from the main toy line that made

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BTR-Ticles: Raging Typhoon

by Twitziller The Raging Typhoon was released in Built to Rule series 1 in 2003, and was the largest set from that series. Although it more closely resembles a 4-engine fan boat, the primary mode of the Raging Typhoon is described as a hovercraft and, as such, clearly recalls the popular 1984 Killer W.H.A.L.E. assault hovercraft. The staggering array of

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BTR-Ticles: Ground Striker

by Twitziller The Ground Striker was released as part of series 2 of the Built to Rule sets released in limited distribution in 2004. The primary mode is a 6-wheeled attack vehicle resembling an SUV. A pair of swivel platform bricks are used to make the twin missile launchers pivot with the turn of a thumbwheel at the vehicle’s rear.

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BTR-Ticles: Sand Snake

by Twitziller The Sand Snake is often considered part of series 2 of the Built to Rule sets released in limited distribution in 2004. However, like the Rising Tide, the Sand Snake featured a hybrid packaging style, including the box art design of series 1 and interior packaging, including a plastic build tray, unique to the two sets. Both sets

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BTR-Ticles: Armadillo Assault

by Twitziller The Armadillo Assault was part of the first series of Built to Rule sets released in 2003. Though similar in name to the 1985 Armadillo mini tank, the Armadillo Assault, in terms of design and function, is much more closely aligned with the H.A.V.O.C of 1986, and continues the tradition of large armored vehicles that launch small air

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