Revisiting Exo-Force: DEVASTATION!

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    In this video, we'll be covering:
    - 8106: Aero Booster
    - 8107: Fight for the Golden Tower
    - 8108: Mobile Devastator
    - 7721: Combat Crawler X2
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  • @CheeseyStudios
    @CheeseyStudios  Місяць тому +24

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    • @FlamesReviewsAndMocs
      @FlamesReviewsAndMocs 20 днів тому +1

      I would, but I do like breathing. (I have a milk allergy, if I have milk or dairy I could stop breathing)

  • @onecleverpig
    @onecleverpig 21 день тому +225

    The fact that you got a cheese company to sponsor this video is somehow the best part of the whole video. At long last, the prophecy has been fulfilled

    • @CheeseyStudios
      @CheeseyStudios  21 день тому +41

      Ha! And I wouldn't have it any other way! It's just way too perfect.

    • @hoglin7
      @hoglin7 21 день тому +12

      ​​@@CheeseyStudiosnext sponsor: wisconsin

    • @TheFirstCurse1
      @TheFirstCurse1 20 днів тому +2

      I don't know, I thought it was pretty cheesy.

  • @tristanlee8495
    @tristanlee8495 21 день тому +45

    I'm consistently blown away by how massive Mobile Devastator is, like I honestly don't think this video manages to convey the sheer scale of the thing. It's the only toy that hasn't suffered from child brain size inflation. Every time I rebuild it I'm again blown away by it's size.
    On an interesting note about your set specifically; given the 2008 Bionicle joints holding the Zamor sphere launchers it looks like yours might be from one of the last ever production runs.

    • @CheeseyStudios
      @CheeseyStudios  17 днів тому +2

      It is also completely possible I used the wrong parts 😂

  • @Anfernyrocks
    @Anfernyrocks Місяць тому +55

    Oh the Aero Booster is pure mecha anime I love that so much

    • @CheeseyStudios
      @CheeseyStudios  Місяць тому +7

      Right?? I love it so much. I wish they had made more crazy mechs like that, whether it was massive jetpacks or just ridiculously oversized weapons

    • @jokelethkurueisner9229
      @jokelethkurueisner9229 20 днів тому

      Kinda looks like something you could attach to Lego Optimus Prime to get Jet Optimus from Transformers Armada!

    • @Frolaire
      @Frolaire 19 днів тому

      Yeah it reminds me now of the METEOR from Gundam Seed, and god do I love it.

    • @SpaceChampi
      @SpaceChampi 18 днів тому

      everytime i saw the thumbnail my brain kept screaming "GUNDAM" !! the color schemes doesn't help either x)

    • @markdonovan2616
      @markdonovan2616 9 днів тому

      It reminds me of AC4A's Vanguard Overbooster, it looks so cool

  • @SuperSecretBricks
    @SuperSecretBricks 21 день тому +52

    In 2003 I started the journey into my LEGO Dark Ages, which would end in 2017 with... 8106: Aero Booster.
    That year, I decided to retrieve my childhood LEGO from my parents, and that's how I discovered that they had thrown away most of them. My focus began quickly to list what sets I thought I had as a child, what set remained, and of course to inventory those to see if they were complete. That's when I discovered Bricklink, which not only would allow me to complete / recollect what I had lost... But also what I could have had.
    The Aero Booster was my first Bricklink purchase, which I got used, complete with box and instructions. I had browsed through ALL the LEGO sets I had missed on, and since I've always liked Mechs I picked the most over the top one I could find. I told myself : "this is the only LEGO I'll buy, after that I'll just complete / recollect what was lost. It's not like LEGO will ever make good mechs, right?" -- famous lines from a LEGO fan about to buy their white whales.

    • @CheeseyStudios
      @CheeseyStudios  21 день тому +10

      What a great set to start out with honestly. Do you remember what drew yourself to Aero Booster in particular, or how you even knew about it?

    • @SuperSecretBricks
      @SuperSecretBricks 21 день тому +10

      @@CheeseyStudios it just felt like the most Gundam mech LEGO ever produced.
      I think what drew me to it was... The booster really. The mech itself was nice enough (especially compared to what I was used to as a kid: the Life on Mars Recon Mech), the booster just really brings it to a whole new level visually. Blue, white and red are great mech colours.
      Also, nothing beats the TECHNIC competition cannon in terms of LEGO fire power, so way it definitely is the best possible choice!
      Gotta admit I was a bit disappointed in how fragile the builds ended up being, but as an adult fan of LEGO I wasn't going to play too much with it, right? Right? Or was I 😅

  • @freddoesvox9033
    @freddoesvox9033 Місяць тому +38

    I remember getting “Fight for the Golden Tower” for Chrismas in 2007. Its been well and truly jumbled up with the other lego parts at my parents house but I still have fond memories of it

    • @CheeseyStudios
      @CheeseyStudios  Місяць тому +6

      It's such a cool set. I really wouldn't mind building an expansion to the city in that style some day.

    • @freddoesvox9033
      @freddoesvox9033 Місяць тому +2

      @@CheeseyStudios id love to see that

  • @chutas
    @chutas 21 день тому +11

    As a Lego 2000-2010 guy, I think the Aero Booster box look is as iconic as Tahu, the giant turbines just scream at anyone's face and always made me think: wait, is it really that big?

  • @Mr_Bone_Head
    @Mr_Bone_Head 20 днів тому +7

    9:15 I think those pieces are still rare since the gold katanas in the Ninjago sets exclusively use the ones where the guards are more square shaped as opposed to her circular classic katanas

  • @Legomanarthur
    @Legomanarthur 20 днів тому +12

    I combined two Mobile Devastators into one enormous vehicle. It doubles in length and height and has twice as much Iron Drones, flyers, skeleton bubbles, you name it. Combining those wheels together just makes this beast even more intimidating compared to the official set, like this thing would have no problem ramming or running over smaller battle machines or any other obstacle really. Combining two models elevates this vehicle into an even bigger menace for the humans, perhaps the deadliest of them all!
    I'm really proud of it. While it retains the same structure as the original model, it's still just as sturdy, surprisingly. The only issue is that it makes storing this thing even more difficult, in fact it takes almost as much space as the UCS Razor Crest.

    • @CheeseyStudios
      @CheeseyStudios  17 днів тому +2

      Dang, that sounds super epic 👀 You got pictures anywhere?

    • @Legomanarthur
      @Legomanarthur 17 днів тому +1

      @@CheeseyStudios Yes, however it appears my comments with a full link or a partial link to my pictures get automatically deleted by UA-cam so I don't really know how to share them.

    • @nemijs
      @nemijs 16 днів тому +1

      @@Legomanarthur Just upload a short to youtube or something, people can just click and visit your account from here.

  • @toakongu1
    @toakongu1 19 днів тому +4

    16:28 speaking of parts sharing. Those claws on Falcon are from the 2007 Bionicle Ehlek set. Ehlek's "Protosteel Tri-Talons" were canonically able to rip through most anything, so the Falcon shredding through the Devastators armor would be fitting
    Also seeing so many copies of Tahu's OG flame sword from 2001 warms my heart

    • @CheeseyStudios
      @CheeseyStudios  17 днів тому +2

      Just looked up Ehlek and I gotta admit that looks like a really cool set

    • @toakongu1
      @toakongu1 17 днів тому +2

      @@CheeseyStudios For sure. I recommend checking out the combo builds of the Barraki. Lots of interesting ideas and most of them are canonical beings in the universe

  • @nickkelsch8705
    @nickkelsch8705 20 днів тому +6

    Mobile Devastator is the GOAT. It’s one of the few sets from my childhood that is still put together, though it has lost a few pieces from being driven around so much.

    • @CheeseyStudios
      @CheeseyStudios  17 днів тому

      That's awesome 😂 Where do you store that thing though?!

  • @TheGreatMasterGII
    @TheGreatMasterGII 21 день тому +20

    I think the circle in the golden tower is supposed to be shot using the missile from the sonic raven, causing the floor to flip up.

  • @pinobluevogel6458
    @pinobluevogel6458 Місяць тому +6

    A sweet look at this wave. Everything is new for me, but that is probably what makes it even more fun to watch. At least the cheese is well protected in the Golden City :)
    Thanks for the upload

    • @CheeseyStudios
      @CheeseyStudios  Місяць тому +3

      Definitely getting further into obscurity as Exo-Force goes on. Nothing is quite as iconic as that first wave! There's still plenty of hidden gems though, and I'm looking forward to discussing the final wave. It's got some cool gimmicks.

  • @CJ-442
    @CJ-442 17 днів тому +5

    Man, I wish LEGO would revisit this theme or at least something like it. Like, I know Ninjago has mechs, but it’s not the same. Everything there has to have a “ninja”, “dragon”, or “spirit animal” theme or aesthetic built into it. Exo Force was just pure battle machine mecha awesomeness.

    • @CheeseyStudios
      @CheeseyStudios  17 днів тому +2

      Agreed. There's mechs everywhere in LEGO, but none feel quite like these

  • @V-grandraccoon
    @V-grandraccoon 21 день тому +3

    For those curious, adjusted for inflation the Mobile Devastator would be around $136 in 2024. Still seems like a decent price for something that size.
    Also I found around 85% of the Crawler set in a used random box recently. I never had any exo force sets so I put them off to the side. Tempted to part the rest of it out and build it, but it looks like it takes up a massive amount of shelf space.

    • @CheeseyStudios
      @CheeseyStudios  16 днів тому

      That's a fun find! That set is quite rare, and even with its faults, it's a fun one to own. Hope you can complete it!

  • @Jerry_Best_Boi
    @Jerry_Best_Boi 21 день тому +3

    I'm going to ask if maybe there's a revisiting Castle series planned for the future because seeing this series brings me so much joy and I'd love to see the 2007 fantasy era castle

    • @CheeseyStudios
      @CheeseyStudios  17 днів тому +2

      Yes! It's a ways out yet, but it will happen. I think I'm only missing one Trolls set. 👀

  • @Schnagaclwag
    @Schnagaclwag 20 днів тому +6

    Aero Booster is basically just the Psycho Zaku from Gundam Thunderbolt

    • @CJ-442
      @CJ-442 17 днів тому +3

      Eh, I’d say they took more inspiration from the METEOR Units from Gundam Seed. Especially since it was airing on Toonami around that time.

    • @CheeseyStudios
      @CheeseyStudios  17 днів тому +1

      I can definitely see the resemblance in both!

  • @air-headedaviator1805
    @air-headedaviator1805 21 день тому +2

    Oh yeah baby, back again with more Exo Force retrospective.
    I had a Mobile Devastator, and it was what I thought the most expensive single Lego Set I ever got. It was spectacular to have. I remember also really wanting the Combat Crawler back in the day too. Exo Force had such an influence I’m sure on my creative tastes and interests in aesthetics, they were my second most engaged with theme behind Bionicle.

    • @CheeseyStudios
      @CheeseyStudios  16 днів тому

      Well, rest assured knowing that you definitely had the better set 😂

  • @BigMacsDontNeedPickles
    @BigMacsDontNeedPickles 21 день тому +2

    Nothing better than kicking off the weekend with a new Cheesey video to watch! Thanks man!

  • @oli1829
    @oli1829 21 день тому +4

    I really hope that you will also talk about the unreleased 8116 Jungle Thrasher in the next Exoforce video.

    • @CheeseyStudios
      @CheeseyStudios  17 днів тому +2

      Definitely 👌👌👌

    • @oli1829
      @oli1829 17 днів тому

      @@CheeseyStudios Excellent

  • @samuelpierce2.088
    @samuelpierce2.088 10 днів тому

    My brother and I got a pair of the Aero Booster sets when they were still relatively new in 2008/2009.
    Those were fun memories. :)
    It’s also amusing to see that the Aero Booster set ended up being the best of the Wave 4 bunch. (Though I would’ve absolutely grabbed the Blazing Falcon on its own, if LEGO had sold it separately; I felt it was just as memorable as Aero Booster.)
    Lastly, the part near the end where you talked about the specific design philosophy LEGO had during the mid- to late-2000s really struck a chord with me, and I think it might be the biggest reason most modern LEGO sets don’t really grab me the way these did (and still do); While I appreciate the level of detail modern LEGO sets have, I have to agree that it often feels like that detail is coming at the expense of play and experimentation, which feels disheartening since…well…at the end of the day, most LEGO sets are still plastic toys. And plastic toys are meant to be played with, not set on a shelf (or in a display case) and never touched again.
    …Needless to say, I really wish LEGO would consider giving their modern sets more ways to play with them. XD
    All around, a great video. And I am excited to see the final wave get its time in the spotlight.

  • @jaumeroca9612
    @jaumeroca9612 20 днів тому +2

    Firts time seeing the katana piece that Hitomi uses. The Ninjago ones have a diferent tsuba. Nice!

    • @CheeseyStudios
      @CheeseyStudios  17 днів тому

      Ah, you're right! I guess I didn't even realize they modernized the design. Cool stuff!

  • @EdgeofBricks
    @EdgeofBricks 21 день тому +5

    As a huge fan of the first and second waves from 2006, this one and next completely let me down 😒I would like an 18+ sets for the 20th anniversary of the series!

    • @CheeseyStudios
      @CheeseyStudios  21 день тому +3

      Yeah, Exo-Force peaked early on. Golden City always had potential, but it never matched the glory of the early days. Jungle is going to be interesting to cover too. I feel the sets themselves are pretty cool, but never getting a second wave of summer Jungle sets just left us with no closure. To think of what could have been, ah....

    • @n_ex13
      @n_ex13 20 днів тому +2

      I am sorry but no while the first one was certainly the best looking, and ignoring stability the best overall the jungle sets amazing, stable colour blocked with the best of both worlds in terms of articulation, small bots and some of the best value seen in lego

  • @chheinrich8486
    @chheinrich8486 21 день тому +2

    The aero booster really looksmlike something straight out of a 2000s gundam show, like the 2 seed shows or 00😂

  • @meachristineaala2965
    @meachristineaala2965 21 день тому +3

    1:36 me wearing robot gear when the cockroach I just saw 2 seconds ago wasn't in the same spot

  • @purpleYamask
    @purpleYamask 20 днів тому +1

    I didn't have Combat Crawler X2 but a friend did, and we always saw Ryo's weird little machine as just a like, anti-tank gun emplacement. Not something that flies, but something that's just sitting outside the golden city's gate.

    • @CJ-442
      @CJ-442 17 днів тому

      Yeah, that’s what I thought too, but apparently the LEGO catalogue from the time described it as a “flyer.”

    • @CheeseyStudios
      @CheeseyStudios  17 днів тому

      I definitely prefer thinking of it as simply a cannon. The flying part is so silly 😂

  • @pewpewdragon4483
    @pewpewdragon4483 20 днів тому +1

    13:30 I've always called this the "bad guy vehicle" because I recall seeing that written in the catalog. Still amuses me to this day. Maybe you can check your catalog for it!
    23:30 I think those are meant to raptor style legs. The hip joint is indeed the hip joint, but the knee would be the 90 degree bend that has no joint, and the 'knee' joint is actually the ankle, then the 'ankle' joint would be the toe joint. Either way, a bit weird for sure.

    • @CheeseyStudios
      @CheeseyStudios  17 днів тому +1

      Ohhhh yes. It's very big and very bad! 😂 I'm glad they tried something new for the joints, but it still probably shouldn't have made it to production. Oh well. At least it looks cool!

  • @dr.ramilo84
    @dr.ramilo84 19 днів тому

    Remember what I wrote about the Golden Defender being inspired by gundam? This applies to Aerobuster tenthfold.
    Amazing video as always!

  • @RollMeAFat1
    @RollMeAFat1 11 днів тому

    Such an incredible sponsor, if they delivered to the UK I would absolutely get some!

  • @PhoenixClank
    @PhoenixClank 20 днів тому +2

    Ah, the Aero Booster … the coolest Lego set ever made.
    I found that if you replace the Blazing Falcon's golden fingers and, uh … "codpiece" with silver ones, it massively improves the color blocking! It matches the claws (and the little missile fins)!
    And ever since I got the Fight for the Golden Tower (by the way with non-cracked stickers, which I'm now retroactively very happy about) Hitomi is at her rightful place, piloting the battle machine that she deserves!

    • @CheeseyStudios
      @CheeseyStudios  17 днів тому

      I'll definitely have to give that color swap a try! That's a good call

    • @PhoenixClank
      @PhoenixClank 17 днів тому

      @@CheeseyStudios If you take apart the Cyclone Defender and the Claw Crusher, you’ll also have two silver armor pieces that can go on the arms. I think the air intake pieces look better when they’re only on the legs.

  • @fireboy312002
    @fireboy312002 20 днів тому +1

    I finally got back into legos with the D&D set, but for years I just would look online going... "OH cool... not for that price." I would love a new Exo-Force. Like can we make affordable mechs. I was in highschool, out of legos, but I bought one of the 20 buck sets because.... IT WAS COOL

    • @CheeseyStudios
      @CheeseyStudios  17 днів тому +1

      Ah, so true. I swear all the mechs they do these days are $60+

    • @fireboy312002
      @fireboy312002 17 днів тому

      @CheeseyStudios I doubt it, but I would love a Kaiju theme, but that is with mirco city. So the mini figures are the Kaiju. Just something cheaper and fun.

  • @pokevonforretress3761
    @pokevonforretress3761 20 днів тому

    Looking at all the pieces lego made for this theme, as well as the minfogures, it’s safe to assume that lego exo-force was a test to see what lego anime themes could look like, at least conceptually.

    • @CheeseyStudios
      @CheeseyStudios  20 днів тому

      100%. It certainly was way ahead of its time!

  • @jaumeroca9612
    @jaumeroca9612 20 днів тому +1

    Men! I've been waiting for this video sooo long... And it delivered like crazy. Thanks!

    • @CheeseyStudios
      @CheeseyStudios  17 днів тому

      No problem! Love to hear it lived up to the hype

  • @juankid8802
    @juankid8802 20 днів тому

    The little blue mech attached to the booster pack still is on my shelf today, albeit with some modifications by 13 year old me. It was such a cool mech, with a lot of rigidity. While I thought the booster engines and backpack was dumb, the little blue mech I made several different arm attachments for, whether it was just adding claws to the fingers, or swapping the hands out for double turrets.

    • @CheeseyStudios
      @CheeseyStudios  17 днів тому

      That's so cool that of all the mechs, that's the one that has stood the test of time for you! I love that honestly

  • @mrhumbuck_
    @mrhumbuck_ 20 днів тому

    I've never had any Exo Force sets but I remember staring at them in the catalogues as a kid, and seeing videos on them now I think some of the sets must be among the best that Lego has ever made- to my tastes, at the very least, if not objectively. Thanks for doing such a great overview of them, it's a lot of fun to watch!

    • @CheeseyStudios
      @CheeseyStudios  17 днів тому +1

      Really glad you've been enjoying the series! It really is a great theme, and certainly one of the best LEGO lines as far as I'm concerned too.

  • @isakmagnusson8647
    @isakmagnusson8647 Місяць тому +1

    I got the Mobile Devastator for Christmas as a kid. It was the only exo-force sets I've ever had yet it has to be one of the best play sets ever

    • @CheeseyStudios
      @CheeseyStudios  Місяць тому +1

      Right? That thing is so cool. It made for some pretty epic battles back in the day.

  • @saliso470
    @saliso470 21 день тому +1

    23:39 He got reverse joint legs. In armored core they can jump higher and farther than normal ones.

  • @kopakaskoolkompanion
    @kopakaskoolkompanion 13 днів тому

    The battle machine in Aero Booster is named Blue Falcon and the yellow battle machine included in Combat Crawler X2 was dubbed in the books as Iron Condor II. Fight for the Golden Tower's box is similarly reflective golden just as the Golden Guardian's is. Fight for the Golden Tower was the first set to feature golden katanas, followed up by two Indiana Jones sets in 2008, one CMF in 2010, and 3 Ninjago sets in 2011 before they changed to the square-hilt mould, so as-is still pretty exclusive. Managed to score an Aero Booster and Fight for the Golden Tower both for terrific deals, ~50 each a few years back, always gotta keep an eye out for deals!

    • @CheeseyStudios
      @CheeseyStudios  12 днів тому +1

      Great deals! Sealed, I take it?

    • @kopakaskoolkompanion
      @kopakaskoolkompanion 12 днів тому

      @@CheeseyStudios Oh, yes, silly me for not clarifying, they were both sealed! It may make collecting Exo-Force incredibly slow due to waiting around for steals like that but for the number of stickers and pieces that otherwise end up missing it's for sure more worth it, to me at least.

  • @SamanthaLaurier
    @SamanthaLaurier 20 днів тому +1

    I think I said it about Striking Venom, but Combat Crawler X2 _really_ reminds me of Metal Gear Excelsus

    • @CheeseyStudios
      @CheeseyStudios  16 днів тому

      It does make me wonder where they drew a lot of their inspiration from

  • @landlighterfirestar5550
    @landlighterfirestar5550 21 день тому

    I've been waiting for this one! I never had it, but as soon as I learned/heard about the Mobile Devastator, I was astounded by that absolute behemoth and wanted to learn more.
    I even tried making a spiritual successor to it for Mars Mission

    • @CheeseyStudios
      @CheeseyStudios  16 днів тому

      It's truly a sight to behold. I'm continually dumbfounded by its size!

  • @sebastienlabbe4647
    @sebastienlabbe4647 20 днів тому +1

    The Combat Crawler's poseablility is actually fine if you have the upper legs set at 45%, it makes for a fine digitigrade leg design.

    • @CheeseyStudios
      @CheeseyStudios  20 днів тому

      Ah, but I wish the other legs moved 😭

    • @sebastienlabbe4647
      @sebastienlabbe4647 16 днів тому

      @@CheeseyStudios Fair and valid, I'd love to come up with a walking mechanism for something like that. I only work digitally nowadays, so its a struggle.

  • @dsadsadsadsadsa177
    @dsadsadsadsadsa177 17 днів тому

    YES FINALLY! Been waiting on this vid man, great work once again!

    • @CheeseyStudios
      @CheeseyStudios  17 днів тому

      Appreciate it! Super excited for the last one. I really really hope I can get to part 5 before the Christmas season heats up

    • @dsadsadsadsadsa177
      @dsadsadsadsadsa177 17 днів тому

      @@CheeseyStudios honestly the jungle wave is one of my favourites, recently built the chameleon hunter and the rubbery parts are so satisfying to me! I look forward to your next exo force video!

  • @natef15
    @natef15 21 день тому

    Sets that were "bigger and better for it". Nicely said. Something has definitely been lost. Excellent video!

  • @ahmes004
    @ahmes004 20 днів тому

    I read those 2 books when I was young and they had a huge impact on me growing up. Especially for Hayato’s mech, which made me a compete sucker for small mechs with giant backpacks…I miss u Exo-Force. Still debating buying the City Set just for the Stealth Hunter.
    And of course, thank YOU for giving this theme justice again.

    • @CheeseyStudios
      @CheeseyStudios  20 днів тому

      It's my pleasure ❤️ I love this theme so much too.

  • @ebomb1133
    @ebomb1133 9 днів тому

    YOU TAKE THAT BACK ABOUT MY COMBAT CRAWLER X2! I LOVE THAT THING UNCONDITIONALLY.
    Jokes aside I completely understand all the criticism about the set. But it still holds a special place in my heart. I always used it as an artillery piece/heavy tank for my Separatist droids in my star wars battles. Thank you for covering these old Exo Force sets, I've really enjoyed them 👍

    • @CheeseyStudios
      @CheeseyStudios  8 днів тому

      lol! I'm sure if I had grown up with it I'd love it a lot more too. My expectations grew out of control I fear... Oh well. 😂

  • @micabryant4513
    @micabryant4513 18 днів тому

    Watching this i realised i have seen tons of the booster robot parts in my collection. Had no idea thats where those parts were from.😅

    • @CheeseyStudios
      @CheeseyStudios  17 днів тому

      Oh nice lol! You might have to try and rebuilt it!

  • @vaimantobe3034
    @vaimantobe3034 20 днів тому

    Unlike the first year I never got into this era. But I now own the Golden Guardian and Aero Booster and Inlove them to bits!

    • @CheeseyStudios
      @CheeseyStudios  17 днів тому

      Those are the two best Golden City sets! Ha-Ya-To was so spoiled in 2007 lol!

  • @apuffofpink8484
    @apuffofpink8484 21 день тому

    I was born a couple years too late to be able to see themes like exo-force, OG harry potter, adventurers, etc new, but I'm so happy people like you and RR Slugger keep interest in these older themes alive so me and other younger lego fans can learn about them :D
    Thanks for everything you do, Cheesey! Love these vids

    • @CheeseyStudios
      @CheeseyStudios  21 день тому

      So glad you enjoyed! It's fun to highlight this under-represented era of LEGO. The company was so creative back in the 2000's.

  • @mofire5674
    @mofire5674 20 днів тому +3

    There's no way he got sponsored by an ACTUAL cheese company 😂

    • @CheeseyStudios
      @CheeseyStudios  20 днів тому

      Taking a non-cheese sponsor would be CRINGE

  • @purrfectwaffle8621
    @purrfectwaffle8621 19 днів тому

    21:11 Wooh, still got mine and I LOVE IT!!!

  • @holgerdornseiff3202
    @holgerdornseiff3202 20 днів тому

    Nice video. Funny cheese exploration.

  • @Phobia-studios
    @Phobia-studios 21 день тому

    Oh sweet robots that sponsorship is strangely well themed

  • @SilcronKaytor
    @SilcronKaytor 21 день тому +1

    Ah, exoforce. Only ever got 2 of them but the sets were so great.

    • @CheeseyStudios
      @CheeseyStudios  21 день тому +1

      What sets did you end up getting?

    • @SilcronKaytor
      @SilcronKaytor 21 день тому

      @@CheeseyStudios Blade Titan and Sky Guardian as a kid. Glad to have them still.

  • @sebastienlabbe4647
    @sebastienlabbe4647 20 днів тому

    Best ad-read I've ever heard. Congrats on the sponsorship.

  • @Alexander-rk4cu
    @Alexander-rk4cu 21 день тому +1

    i think you have said this before, but i wil say it again. Exo-force embodies the concept of what lego SHOULD be, fun sets, that arent too expensive, and also very playable. all of these sets, (except maybe the double crawler.) are very playable, and really benefits the imagination. a lot of never sets feel more like display pieces, which is fine, for the actual display piece, but even the once that are suppose to be played with, feel like they can be, but if something falls of, its going to take an hour to put it on.
    Exo-force tended to be flimsy, and or skeletal, but if something fell of, you could either say "battle damage" or put it on like nothing happende.
    any way great review of the sets. and i did chuckle a little from you being sponsored by a cheese brand.

    • @CheeseyStudios
      @CheeseyStudios  21 день тому +1

      Exactly! I do feel LEGO's best 'toys' came out of this era. They were reasonably priced and always packed in a ton of fun. It was a great time to grow up, and I remember these sets so fondly because I enjoyed playing with them - not so much because they just looked cool.

    • @Alexander-rk4cu
      @Alexander-rk4cu 21 день тому

      @@CheeseyStudios exactly, they where fun to play with. doesnt hurt that they still look cool as all get out, but the sets where toys first, display piece later.

  • @SicMetalMaggot4life
    @SicMetalMaggot4life 20 днів тому

    From what I recall, the vault in the tower is actually meant to be shot out by the Technic launchers. You’re basically meant to aim the craft’s guns at it and shoot it, flinging the vault out so it can be taken.

  • @CaptainZaimon
    @CaptainZaimon 17 днів тому

    I can't shake off the feeling that Hitomi's design was, at least in part, inspired by Kikunosuke Abashiri's redesign in Mazinger Angels Z.

  • @stefansauvageonwhat-a-twis1369
    @stefansauvageonwhat-a-twis1369 21 день тому +1

    Aw yeah, I had the pieces of that golden city temple, never managed to use the huge cool stickers much tho, oh and the marble blue grey turbines
    That first one is giving me big Ninjago Lloyd Flyer vibes lol

    • @CheeseyStudios
      @CheeseyStudios  21 день тому +1

      This theme really did have some crazy elements. The turbines are ridiculous, but they're beautiful pieces. I wish LEGO marbled more stuff!

  • @Blu3-Fir3
    @Blu3-Fir3 21 день тому

    More Exo-Force coverage is always nice, also always liked Hitomi's mech - too bad it was never sold separately.

    • @CheeseyStudios
      @CheeseyStudios  21 день тому

      Indeed. Blazing Falcon has a lot of personality!

  • @equilibrium_law
    @equilibrium_law 20 днів тому

    I wish Lego would go back and revamp some of their older series. I would love to see what a modern take of various would entail, especially Exoforce.

    • @CheeseyStudios
      @CheeseyStudios  17 днів тому +1

      Right? It would be crazy what they could do with modern parts

  • @kre8or465
    @kre8or465 21 день тому

    I was not expecting a Big Moo cheese sponsorship of all things...
    Also I desperately need somebody to recreate that booster-pack frame with modern pieces as like, a revamp moc.

    • @CheeseyStudios
      @CheeseyStudios  21 день тому

      I mean, who would I allow to sponsor Cheesey Studios except for cheese?! I would love to give more Exo-Force remakes a go. The boosters would be such a fun challenge.

  • @FlamesReviewsAndMocs
    @FlamesReviewsAndMocs 20 днів тому

    amazing video!! keep up the good work!
    fun fact: lego remade the set stealth hunter in the city set called robot world roller coster. its a pretty cool looking set.

    • @CheeseyStudios
      @CheeseyStudios  16 днів тому +1

      Thank you! I do have a review of that one here if you're interested: ua-cam.com/video/92MxBA8tbdY/v-deo.html

    • @FlamesReviewsAndMocs
      @FlamesReviewsAndMocs 16 днів тому

      @@CheeseyStudios ohh, defiantly going to watch it!

  • @Spiderpopsicle
    @Spiderpopsicle 18 днів тому +1

    18:23 feetback…. Cause Lego is giving them their feet back

  • @Wingspan_5
    @Wingspan_5 21 день тому

    I know I had an Exoforce set as a kid but can’t for the life of me remember which. I just remember the wild hair on the mini figure 😂

    • @Wingspan_5
      @Wingspan_5 21 день тому

      OMG! I think it’s the Cyclone Defender! Thank you Cheesy!

    • @CheeseyStudios
      @CheeseyStudios  17 днів тому

      Oh hey, glad I mentioned that one!

  • @user-qg1mw5tz1q
    @user-qg1mw5tz1q 21 день тому

    MAN this wave was awsome especially the aero booster, mobile devastator and combat crawler x2.

    • @CheeseyStudios
      @CheeseyStudios  21 день тому

      The big summer waves area always so much fun with Exo-Force - it really takes the stakes up a level!

  • @unofficialoscarherrera
    @unofficialoscarherrera Місяць тому

    Perfect timing for this video as I'm beefing up my BrickLink order with needed parts so going to add some Exo-Force! Excellent review and I can't wait to see the next revisiting! This wave is one I missed but the Aero Booster is honestly the best set of the wave.

    • @CheeseyStudios
      @CheeseyStudios  Місяць тому

      Aero Booster is peak. I wish we had gotten to see more of that same energy in the other waves. It just makes me smile.
      Are you planning on parting together some Exo-Force sets, or collecting some pieces for MOCs?

    • @unofficialoscarherrera
      @unofficialoscarherrera Місяць тому

      @@CheeseyStudiosparting together. I found an old box of Lego pieces with some Exo-Force pieces. I also found some Power Miner parts. Just trying to rebuild the sets of my childhood.

  • @CalebTWilliams
    @CalebTWilliams 21 день тому

    Been waiting quite a while for this

    • @CheeseyStudios
      @CheeseyStudios  16 днів тому +1

      One more episode to go! I hope I can get it done before the end of the year. We'll see!

  • @coleviloria3800
    @coleviloria3800 19 днів тому

    I do love the combat crawler X2, the leg design reminds me of Battletech/Mechwarrior. I still have the parts for the Areo Booster in storage.

    • @CheeseyStudios
      @CheeseyStudios  17 днів тому

      Might be worth rebuilding it, honestly - it's such a fun set. Though it does take up way too much space lol!

  • @Chokun-Gaming
    @Chokun-Gaming 21 день тому

    The robots in this wave love using Tahu's fire sword

  • @_kaidoesstuff_
    @_kaidoesstuff_ 20 днів тому

    Hey I was thinking that building a player made Minecraft module instead of just a biome or village would be kinda cool. I was thinking like a castle or a players base. Love the vids!

    • @CheeseyStudios
      @CheeseyStudios  20 днів тому

      Appreciate it! Hope you enjoyed this one. October's episode (available now as early access 👀) does feature the first section of the player base, just saying!

    • @_kaidoesstuff_
      @_kaidoesstuff_ 20 днів тому

      @@CheeseyStudios Oh cool! I hope I can get money to see it soon!

  • @Mathi0930
    @Mathi0930 20 днів тому

    Amazing video! Please tell me you’re going to make more Exo force videos?

    • @CheeseyStudios
      @CheeseyStudios  20 днів тому +1

      Yes! I've got the Deep Jungle video coming yet for sure. Not sure when, but I've got all the sets ready to go!

  • @SuperSecretBricks
    @SuperSecretBricks 21 день тому

    ooooooooooh I've been waiting so long for this!
    IT ALL LEADS TO THIS!

    • @CheeseyStudios
      @CheeseyStudios  21 день тому +1

      We're almost there! One more to go. Bittersweet for sure....

  • @skateboredxo
    @skateboredxo 21 день тому

    a marvelous day to take a closer look

  • @DarthTach
    @DarthTach 20 днів тому

    Just imagine what LEGO could do to update these sets with today's parts?

    • @CheeseyStudios
      @CheeseyStudios  20 днів тому

      Right?! Ah, I gotta do some more modern Exo-Force MOCs...

  • @gamerboyofficalyt
    @gamerboyofficalyt 20 днів тому

    21:01.. Guess im going to start collecting Exo-Force now..

  • @TheOGcupcakesniffer
    @TheOGcupcakesniffer 17 днів тому

    Ahh i remember having a few of these sets

    • @CheeseyStudios
      @CheeseyStudios  17 днів тому +1

      It was a good theme. Glad you got to experience it a bit, too!

  • @riverraven4014
    @riverraven4014 20 днів тому

    Someone sold me a aero booster new one in box for $40 couple years ago, one of the best days of my life 😂

  • @UnderworldArtist
    @UnderworldArtist 20 днів тому

    EXOFORCE VIDEO SPOTTED
    I HAVE NEVER CLICKED FASTER
    I loved the Aero booster for so long, but I was never able to get it

    • @CheeseyStudios
      @CheeseyStudios  17 днів тому

      Ahh, I hope you can one day. It's a beauty!

  • @mrpoool1015
    @mrpoool1015 20 днів тому

    At Last, I've waited so long for this

  • @spinotoaster92
    @spinotoaster92 20 днів тому

    The booster literally looks like a MOC, I'd say in terms of looks it holds up.

    • @CheeseyStudios
      @CheeseyStudios  17 днів тому +1

      Honestly, yeah. There's just some really smart parts usage going on

  • @blokfluitknaap9874
    @blokfluitknaap9874 11 днів тому

    Yess finally! Man, I love this theme.

    • @CheeseyStudios
      @CheeseyStudios  11 днів тому +1

      It's an all-timer! Hopefully I can get to part 5 before the year is out. We'll see!

  • @jamiesworld1690
    @jamiesworld1690 19 днів тому

    Love ❤️ exo force inown two original exo force and love ❤️ your channel awesome video might pick up more if of these sets

  • @MCLegoboy
    @MCLegoboy 16 днів тому

    These sets are so huge, and yet even they can't handle the power of The Big Moo!

  • @MattRoszak
    @MattRoszak 21 день тому +1

    If I had encountered these weird anime minifigs in a job lot I would have assumed they were knockoff Lego.
    It's just so weird seeing Lego dudes with anime hair and eyes!

    • @CheeseyStudios
      @CheeseyStudios  16 днів тому

      Right!? Kinda crazy too that they've never tried anything like it again, even after all these years.

  • @edgarleft
    @edgarleft 20 днів тому

    I somehow got the Devestator Tank for only €30,- a few years after it came out.

  • @notgray88
    @notgray88 4 дні тому

    OMG I HAD RACE TO THE GOLDEN CITY WHEN I WAS A KID

  • @timm8o475
    @timm8o475 20 днів тому

    my only hikaru figure had a lime cylinder for a head, since i was a dumb kid, until last year when i finally took a knife to him. sadly, his hair is long gone...

  • @nochs_brother_2
    @nochs_brother_2 20 днів тому +1

    HECK YEAH ANOTHER CHEESE SPONSER!

  • @HerCeleryPancakes
    @HerCeleryPancakes 21 день тому

    Ah yes mobile devastator, I’ve actually got both giant stickered side panels stickered excellently, I think they were link .60 a piece which I thought was great weather or not they were stickered well. Plus when parting out 8709 (stupid black tube still don’t have it >:( ) when I bought the one green wheel for that funnily enough the store hade four (yet other 8709 parts and no notable devastator parts) so I bought em all

    • @CheeseyStudios
      @CheeseyStudios  21 день тому +1

      Ahhh the tube. Don't tell anyone, but I bought a fake one for my Revisiting video. Only one available at the time was $30 from Australia, and now I see there's just literally none on Bricklink xD

    • @HerCeleryPancakes
      @HerCeleryPancakes 20 днів тому

      @@CheeseyStudios I’ve actually checked amazon, seems like there’s a couple that might work but I’m unsure I’d be curious what you used as I’ve got that set 90% complete otherwise

  • @Baked_bean571
    @Baked_bean571 21 день тому

    That cheese actually looks really good

    • @CheeseyStudios
      @CheeseyStudios  21 день тому

      It would pair BEAUTIFULLY with a can of baked beans, just saying xD

  • @vladalex9556
    @vladalex9556 20 днів тому

    lets go I thought it wouldn't happen

  • @ItsaTrap6742
    @ItsaTrap6742 21 день тому +1

    Amazing

  • @OrdinaryMarioBrosOfficial
    @OrdinaryMarioBrosOfficial 9 днів тому

    You should revisit the LEGO Movie line, as the movie is 10 Years old this year!

  • @GstrOfficial2006
    @GstrOfficial2006 21 день тому

    My uncle has an exoforce mech....One day you'll get your own G😭

  • @redclay1571
    @redclay1571 21 день тому

    Ooh I Ben waitin along time fo dis

    • @CheeseyStudios
      @CheeseyStudios  21 день тому

      Hope it lives up to the hype! I've loved making this series. Only one more Exo-Force video to go :O

  • @4Refros
    @4Refros 13 днів тому

    Hitomi deserves her own mech!!!

    • @CheeseyStudios
      @CheeseyStudios  12 днів тому

      Indeed! I really wish she had come with the Blazing Falcon too.

  • @shakeherhand
    @shakeherhand 20 днів тому

    Actual cheese sponsor before GTA 6

  • @threatfiree
    @threatfiree 20 днів тому

    any possibility of revisiting the original Lego agents? Those were some of my favorite sets growing up

    • @CheeseyStudios
      @CheeseyStudios  20 днів тому +1

      I will eventually, yeah! I'm just missing one set from the first wave

  • @BoisegangGaming
    @BoisegangGaming 8 днів тому

    What are the songs used in this video? They sound familiar.

  • @ramseyturner321
    @ramseyturner321 21 день тому

    More CHEESE!