{"product_id":"blade-mantis-mechanical-praying-mantis","title":"Blade Mantis Mechanical Praying Mantis","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBlade Mantis Mechanical Praying Mantis — 944 Piece Mechanical Animal Building Set\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlade Mantis Mechanical Praying Mantis is a mechanical praying mantis designed around accuracy rather than play, and it shows in the part choices. It runs to 944 pieces and takes around 5-10 hours to complete.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat You're Building\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe full-chrome body is built with raptorial blade forelegs on multi-axis linkage gears, then finished with translucent violet wings in custom PVC. Every joint moves and every gear stays visible.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eInside the Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e944 ABS bricks with consistent clutch power, sorted into numbered bags. A printed manual guides the build step by step. Every brick is compatible with the major building systems, so parts from an existing collection drop straight in. If a piece is missing or damaged, our spare-parts guarantee covers the replacement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe Build\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRated intermediate, this is a steady, rewarding build suited to builders comfortable with multi-stage assembly. Expect roughly 5-10 hours for a first pass at a steady pace. Working through the mechanical praying mantis in stages keeps the bench manageable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDisplay \u0026amp; Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFinished, it holds its hunting pose on the included display stand.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"specs-box\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePieces:\u003c\/strong\u003e 944\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intermediate\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuild time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5-10 hours\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRaptorial Blade Forelegs\u003c\/strong\u003e — The strike is fully articulated and posable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eViolet PVC Wings\u003c\/strong\u003e — Translucent custom wings over a full chrome body.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOptional RC Crawl\u003c\/strong\u003e — The Remote Controlled version makes it crawl on command.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e944-piece build\u003c\/strong\u003e — a complete build from start to finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it compatible with my existing bricks?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The bricks follow the standard stud-and-tube system, so they connect with parts from the major building brands.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat if a piece is missing?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe ship the missing part at no cost. Send the manual step and a photo and it goes out the same week.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat level of builder is this for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is rated intermediate, see the build details above for what to expect.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSee more in the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/animal-plant-insect\"\u003eAnimal \/ Plant \/ Insect\u003c\/a\u003e collection, or browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/new-arrivals-1\"\u003enew arrivals\u003c\/a\u003e. Free worldwide shipping on every order.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Guly","offers":[{"title":"Static Version","offer_id":55278737391959,"sku":"GULY XZ0017","price":73.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Remote Controlled","offer_id":55278737424727,"sku":"GULY XZ0017-RC","price":98.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1034\/3743\/5223\/files\/5E5A6642-A846-4A79-9A08-E83625403F72.png?v=1791235419","url":"https:\/\/powerblockz.com\/products\/blade-mantis-mechanical-praying-mantis","provider":"Power Blockz Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}