Here’s all three put together, which look great as a whole. Here’s a look at his hat and back, which has a small printed tile for the back of his collar. I do like the printed tile for his shirt and red bowtie, and especially his webbed feet which are executed great.ĭonald Duck’s bill, which is his most defining feature is a little small for my tastes, and I think if they had made it bigger, I would’ve liked the design more. When I think of Donald Duck, I picture him with his beak wide open with a big smile, given his status as comic relief in old Disney cartoons, which just doesn’t quite come across – with the muted Brickheadz expression. Unlike Goofy, I felt like they didn’t quite capture Donald Duck’s expressions and features. Like Goofy, Donald’s duck-like shape is a big challenge to adapt into the Brickheadz form factor, but LEGO once again puts contrasting colours to great use. Moving on to Donald Duck, a classic Disney heavyweight character. Pluto’s ears can also swivel up and down, which gives him the option of looking rather expressive. Here’s Pluto from the side and back, where you can see a black whip being used for his tail (similar to Mickey and Minnie’s Brickheadz), and his hind legs in a crouched position. Is the heart new? Can someone with a lot of Brickheadz let me know in the comments if hearts have been done before? Is it a… heart?Īll Brickheadz have pink brains in them, and it’s nice to see this tradition continue even with Pluto’s diminutive size. I don’t have a lot of Brickheadz, but I thought it was really interesting to see this red piece in the middle of Pluto’s body. He doesn’t look like the lanky dog that comes into your mind when you think of Pluto. Pluto is really cute, looking more like a puppy thanks to his oversized head on a tiny body. Pluto is canonically Mickey’s dog, so his inclusion with Goofy is an interesting choice, but I guess LEGO wanted all the Disney canines together in a set. Pluto the Dog also makes his debut as a Brickheadz (and hopefully an actual LEGO dog soon!). I also love that they captured Goofy’s canine teeth with the studs, which really ties it together. Goofy’s tall hat’s shape is a little weird, although it’s nice that its positioned at an angle. His smout also protrudes slightly, and I do like the stud for his nose. Goofy’s prominent features such as his snout and tall head represent a bit of a challenge adapting it to the blocky Brickheadz format, but the use of negative space, and making Goofy’s eyes the focal point of the face is a great solution to that problem. Goofy’s uh, goofy (?) expression is captured quite well, with his large thoughtful eyes, and signature orange jumper, along with blue pants. Goofy’s LEGO star-power has never been higher after finally making an appearance in the Disney Train and Station last year, and LEGO are keen on capitalising on Goofy-mania by releasing a Brickheadz in his image. Let’s take a look at the first pair, Goofy and Pluto. Price (Donald Duck) : AU$15.99 | US$9.99 | £14.99 – Buy from Įxclusive to: / LEGO Brand Retail Stores / selected independents Special thanks to LEGO for providing these sets for review purposes. The Goofy, Pluto and Donald Duck Brickheadz fit in the same mould, under the subtheme of “Mickey Mouse & Friend”, so if you’re a fan of all things classic Disney, you might want these on your radar. In 2018, LEGO released the Mickey and Minnie Mouse Brickheadz, which sold out really quickly and were never restocked, making them one of the most sought-after Brickheadz due to the artificial rarity imposed by LEGO. LEGO’s Brickheadz theme has been the most hit & miss theme, with its unpredictable release schedule, and the seemingly limited numbers of Brickheadz produced, which can often mean that Brickheadz get retired very very rapidly. I was very fortunate to be given the opportunity to review the upcoming Goofy, Pluto and Donald Duck Brickheadz ahead of their release on the 1st of February 2020.
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