Because it's not just super heroes in life, LEGO has opened its new line of buildable figures, the BrickHeadz, to other worlds.
The first two sets based on these other licenses, which have been revealed so far, are those allowing you to assemble the two main protagonists of the cult animated film Beauty and the Beast: 41595 Belle (139 pieces) and 41596 Beast (116 pieces).
LEGO had the good idea of sending me the 10 known sets from the first wave, so I'm taking the opportunity to take a closer look at these 100-piece minifigures, which sell for €9.99. All the pieces with designs or inscriptions are pad-printed, and LEGO includes an extra eye in each box.
If you are an observer, you will have noticed that the box 41596 bears the number 12. This first series indeed consists of 12 figurines, and the two sets bearing the references 41593 and 41594 will be officially unveiled before the end of February. they appear on the back of the two boxes above, but I can't say anything yet ...
Those who know Pop! will obviously have made the connection between these BrickHeadz and the vinyl characters marketed by Funko.
Same chibi look , same disproportionate head, almost identical in size to within half a centimeter. Simplified face without a mouth and with exaggeratedly wide-set eyes, individually numbered packaging—it's all there. Funko products are collected by many fans, and LEGO probably hopes to generate the same enthusiasm for BrickHeadz.
Each figure in the range uses an almost identical internal structure for the head: There are 14 copies of part 6123809 ( Brick, Modified 1 x 2 x 1 2/3 with Studs on 1 Side ) onto which the Plates that dress the head of the character are fixed and in the center some colored pieces including a pink "brain".
For the rest, it is according to the physical and clothing attributes of the reproduced character.
Finally, the 7cm tall figure is attached to its base plate. The plate reminds us that this is indeed a product from the first series of twelve figures in the BrickHeadz range, thanks to the pad-printed logo and number.
Even if each box indicates that this product is intended for an audience of at least ten years old, there is nothing too complicated here for an attentive child. But these products are intended to be lined up on a shelf, the youngest will probably not find their account.
We will have to get used to it, it is the concept that decides and it is not a question here of proposing a faithful reproduction of the character concerned but rather of adapting it to the BrickHeadz sauce by trying to keep the attributes that make it recognizable.
Concerning Belle, the bet is in my opinion more or less successful. The dress is there, the hair flutters in the wind and the bun is stylish but very present. It's cute.
The Beast, on the other hand, shows us the limits of the concept. The costume is there but everything else reminds me, as I said before, of a hamster in formal wear than the creature from the animated film. It missed.
As I said on Brick Heroes when talking about set 41589 Captain America , I am not convinced by this new range, but tastes and colors are not to be discussed and these products will probably find their audience.
Note: The sets shown here are being given away as a single prize. To participate, you must comment below. You have until February 11, 2017, at 23:59 PM to contribute to the discussion, and a random draw will determine the winner. The winner's name/username will be posted here within 24-48 hours of the contest closing date.
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| philippe - Comment posted the 06/02/2017 at 08:45 |
