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First up, what we like!

1. Highly Detailed Underwater Scene
This is a really nice underwater display. The coral reef looks fantastic, the layered coral and fish add a lot of life, and the part usage is very strong throughout. I especially like the trans-purple gear pieces and the fluorescent green mop elements used as underwater plants. The color combination works really well.

2. Turtle Design & Articulation
They really nailed the turtle design here. It looks great, has a lot of articulation points, and feels much more dynamic because of it. The limbs move, the front limbs bend, the head rotates, and the mouth opens and closes. They also included two different stands for the turtle, which is a nice bonus.

3. Lighting in the Crevices
The lighting hitting the little crevices and gaps in the reef/rock formations is a nice touch. It adds to the underwater atmosphere and helps sell the deep-sea dream concept.

4. Looks Awesome Under Blacklight
This was one of the bigger surprises for me. The coral colors glow really nicely under blacklight, and it gives the whole set a much stronger display presence.

5. Figure Presentation
The figure being able to hold the rod works well because it makes her look like she’s actually swimming through the water. It helps the dreaming concept come across better.

6. Surprisingly Meaty Build
For a smaller set, this one actually has some weight to it. It feels more substantial than I expected, which I definitely appreciated.

Now, what we’d change.

1. Some Lighting Is Too Bright
While the lighting is a nice touch overall, in some areas it’s a little too bright and overpowers parts of the ocean floor. Instead of enhancing the details, it can wash them out a bit. The light bar also could have been hidden better.

2. Base Could Be More Expandable
I like the base, but I really wish it had more of a MILS-style connection system so it could connect to future underwater scenes. Right now the possible connection points are limited and not especially practical.

3. Turtle Doesn’t Have a Great Connection to the Scene
I think the base could have used more rock formation on the left side and a better way for the turtle to connect so it looked like it was floating over the entire scene. Right now it feels a little separated.

4. Figures Still Need Improvement
This figure is better than some others, and they did capture the dreaming concept well. But I’d still prefer more realistic figures with better articulation so they can sit, pose, and interact with the environment more naturally.

Closing thoughts
Overall, I’m giving this set 4.5 lightsabers out of 5. I did not have big expectations for this one, but it definitely surprised me. It’s a beautiful little display piece with strong color, a great turtle design, and a really nice underwater atmosphere. I just wish it had a better way to connect into a larger underwater world if Lumibricks decides to make more sets like this.

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First up, what we like!

1. Aesthetics This set looks fantastic. It captures that authentic American city feel with a strong 90s New York-style vibe, but it can still fit naturally into a contemporary city layout. The shades of red and blue work really well together.

2. Lighting The lighting is one of the biggest highlights here. Each area uses the right type of lighting for the scene. The side poster lighting, laundry room, gym, attic, and especially the boxing ring all feel well thought out. The ring’s different modes, from training mode to fight night mode, are an awesome touch. And the included traffic light is super useful for city builders.

3. Prints There are around 90 printed pieces in this set, which is honestly pretty wild. They add a lot of character and help the whole building feel more alive.

4. Slide-Out Interior Floors A really nice feature here. The slide-out floors make it much easier to access and enjoy the interior scenes without completely taking the set apart.

5. Boxing Ring Play Feature Nice little interactive feature that adds some fun to the set and fits the theme well.

6. Details Throughout This set is loaded with strong detail work. The scaffolding, fire escape, ladder, laundry room, boxing area, gym equipment, locker room, and exterior touches all add a lot of life and realism.

Now, what we’d change.

1. Boxing Ring Knob Placement The knob for the play feature really should have been placed on the opening side of the set so you don’t have to pull the floor out to use it. Two separate knobs also would have made the feature even better.

2. Unused Space in the Back There’s about four studs worth of underutilized space in the rear, and it ends up feeling a bit plain compared to the rest of the build.

3. Graffiti Realism A lot of the graffiti looks good, but some of it doesn’t feel especially realistic. It doesn’t need to be profane, but more believable graffiti could have added even more storytelling potential.

4. Attic Area I understand it’s supposed to be more of a storage area, but it still feels like more could have been done here. Access being just a hole in the ceiling also feels a bit unfinished.

5. Access Could Still Be Better The access is already better than what some other companies do, but the ideal setup for me would be a front-opening design with slide-out floors coming out from the front. Not front opening like the BarberShop set where you have to swing out the whole bottom to open the front panel, but just have the front panel open with slide-out floors if this makes sense.

6. Light Placement Issue In my copy, one of the lights in the box next to the traffic light was facing downward, so it didn’t properly illuminate the section. Not sure if anyone else has had that issue.

7. Street Fusion Should Use MILS-Style Base Their Cyberpunk line uses a MILS-style base with connecting points for lights, and I really wish the Street Fusion line had the same system.

8. Figures Need an Upgrade Still hoping for more realistic, more articulated figures that can actually sit in chairs, use bikes, and interact with the builds better.

Closing thoughts
Overall, this set has very few flaws and is a complete knockout. It looks fantastic, the lighting is excellent, the printed pieces are abundant, and the overall presentation is one of Lumibricks’ strongest yet. I’m giving it 4.85 lightsabers out of 5.