{"id":20736,"date":"2012-09-05T03:03:34","date_gmt":"2012-09-05T08:03:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.itsalltrue.net\/?p=20736"},"modified":"2012-09-05T09:27:18","modified_gmt":"2012-09-05T14:27:18","slug":"onell-designs-core-block-wedge-and-switch-pin-14-pics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.itsalltrue.net\/?p=20736","title":{"rendered":"Vault Review: Glyos Core Block,
Wedge, & Switch Pin (14 Pics!)"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>One of the things I really admire about Matt Doughty, aside from his amazing eye for design, is his willingness to take risks.\u00a0 His latest push of the envelope is the Core Block, Wedge, and Switch Pin.\u00a0 Three deceptively simple creations that have become the literal foundation of the Glyos World.<\/p>\n

This is really just a general look at the Block, Wedge, and Switch Pin system.\u00a0 But for those of you who are interested in these particular gray and orange colors, I\u2019m using the Experimental Mechanics Division (EMD) version of these toys.<\/p>\n

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The Core Block is one of those interesting toys that is both easy and difficult to review.\u00a0 Matt has essentially created a basic building block for the Glyos Universe.\u00a0 Similar to the standard LEGO brick, the Block itself is a simple piece.\u00a0 But when combined with other elements it allows for an amazing amount of complex creations.\u00a0 No one\u2019s better at displaying this<\/a> fact than Matt himself!<\/p>\n

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Both Block and Wedge are made of vinyl plastic.\u00a0 The Block itself is made of two pieces which are interchangeable with both the Armodoc and Rig systems.\u00a0 But the real genius in their design comes from their customizability.\u00a0 The small round panels on both Block and Wedge pieces are the same size as the switch pins and male connector ports of the Armodoc and Rig extremities, and even the Warp Bike.\u00a0 With a quick cut of the exacto knife the pieces can be easily combined and interchanged for countless possibilities.<\/p>\n

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Like I said, it\u2019s really up to your imagination, and the creativity doesn\u2019t have to stop with the Glyos system.\u00a0 Whether as backdrops or accessories, these vinyl pieces also look great with other toys.\u00a0 The larger size makes them compatible with almost any scale.\u00a0 Plus, I think their design really lends itself to a techno futuristic feel. Continue to Page 2…<\/a><\/p>\n

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I\u2019ve got more pictures displaying the various pieces, some creations, and just having fun with other toy lines.\u00a0 But if you want to see some truly impressive constructs, then check out the Onell Blog<\/a>.\u00a0 I\u2019m both in awe and jealous of Matt\u2019s unlimited amounts of Blocks and creativity.<\/p>\n

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