This is the topic to compare and contrast the 10th Anniversary remake sets to the originals. This question is, which one do you like better and why?
1. 2009 Aerial Ambush Vs. 2019 Aerial Ambush (Or you could compare the Sparrowhawk and the Banshee from each set)
2. 2009 UNSC Warthog Vs. 2019 Warthog Run
3. 2009 UNSC Scorpion Vs. 2019 Designer Series: UNSC Scorpion Tank
4. 2009 UNSC Hornet Vs. 2019 UNSC Hornet Blitz
Etc. Etc. Etc. (any other set you deem to be a remake from Halo Mega's history
Try not to derail this thread with three or four page arguments about minutia, Differing opinions is great, but try to stick on topic.
Here are my answers/why
1. Definitely the new one. I don't really mind the fact that the old one also had a turret. When I buy a set that I don't plan to just "part out," I buy a set based on the aesthetics of it. As much as I love the original set, I just think the new one is prettier. Unlike quite a lot of people, I LOVE the new metallic green color that MCX has started using. I think that the beautiful Sparrowhawk really beats the old.
2. If we are comparing the "stock," directly out of the box builds the original Warthog wins. No competition at all. I don't like Warthog Run. I love the Arbiter and the Chief, but I don't like the 'Hog or the Hunters. My problem with the Hunters is a matter of articulation hindered by the sculpt of the figure, and is really a nitpick. My dislike for the stock 'Hog runs a whole lot deeper. Mega has recently re-invented the Warthog, so to speak, with a fresh new build and an incredible level of durability not seen in the original Warthog. However, the axle is four studs wide. It makes the wheels jut out like a monster truck. I really, really, don't like that. However, I rebuilt my first Warthog Run to have two stud axles and a drive train, and it beats every 'Hog in my collection except Lucky Lucy the 405th 'Hog.
3. While I appreciate the insane amount of creativity and design that went into the new Scorpion, I have to give it to the old again. I was originally planning on buying the new Scorpion to go alongside my 405th and original Scorpion. This is entirely subjective, but the new set doesn't really appeal to me or stand out in any way but bad, whereas the original is also a really good set outside of nostalgia. I just like the old one better. It looks better on display, and I am not really a fan of the "build and rebuild" style of set from any brand. I appreciate just how amazing the new Scorpion is, but I like the old one more.
4. Tie. New one has better figures (but less of them) and a prettier color, old one has a better build (but equally flimsy) and looks more realistic. I can't decide. I like them both equally. The winner is my 405th Medivac Hornet.
