CM4Sci Posted March 9, 2016 Posted March 9, 2016 The armor has better printing, that's about it. Only new looking things are the legs and head. Arms will probably be printed. Quote
Huigberts Builds Posted March 9, 2016 Posted March 9, 2016 Buzz better got his laser this time around. Quote
Tech Artist Posted March 9, 2016 Posted March 9, 2016 Buzz better got his laser this time around. If not, someone needs to mod his arm and put in a tiny laser. Or in Toy Story fashion, just have him hold a laser pointer. Quote
rob-ot5000 Posted March 9, 2016 Posted March 9, 2016 Alright sounds like a plan. Thanks for the input from you both! What are you doing with the new head after you replace it? I dunno... If everyone wants to send me their spare Buzz heads, I'll make some kind of ridiculous MOC and we can all get a good laugh. Just a thought. ...maybe this? On Buzz: I think the wings are the same, but the dome (and possibly the armor) looks different. Smaller due to the minifig head rather than the modified head. Uh oh. I surely hope the dome still fits the molded head, or all my plans will be for naught! Quote
Robert8 Posted March 9, 2016 Posted March 9, 2016 I think Ursula's torso looks exactly like this custom Quote
Captain Nemo Posted March 9, 2016 Posted March 9, 2016 That's probably accurate. Although in regards to Ursula, I do think it's strange that Lego seems to be using a black minifigure torso as the base (and then printing on that), rather than a lavender base torso. As is, you'll have black on the sides and top of the torso. Seems to be the only (-) on an otherwise perfect figure. Quote
Tech Artist Posted March 9, 2016 Posted March 9, 2016 That's probably accurate. Although in regards to Ursula, I do think it's strange that Lego seems to be using a black minifigure torso as the base (and then printing on that), rather than a lavender base torso. As is, you'll have black on the sides and top of the torso. Seems to be the only (-) on an otherwise perfect figure. Sorta reminds me of this Lego Octupus piece as well. Also I just noticed something, is Ariel's head tilted to the side? It looks like they elongated the neck slightly to achieve the head tilt. Or is it just Photoshop work for the packaging/marketing(like how Stitch is tilted)? Quote
Blondie-Wan Posted March 9, 2016 Posted March 9, 2016 Also I just noticed something, is Ariel's head tilted to the side? It looks like they elongated the neck slightly to achieve the head tilt. Or is it just Photoshop work for the packaging/marketing(like how Stitch is tilted)? It's just artwork (and not simply Photoshopped, from a photo of the actual minifigures, but done using digital renders of them that allow for greater flexibility than actual figures). They do this all the time. There won't be anything different or unusual about the head / neck connection on the actual figure. Quote
8BrickMario Posted March 9, 2016 Posted March 9, 2016 (edited) That's probably accurate. Although in regards to Ursula, I do think it's strange that Lego seems to be using a black minifigure torso as the base (and then printing on that), rather than a lavender base torso. As is, you'll have black on the sides and top of the torso. Seems to be the only (-) on an otherwise perfect figure. She might have seemed too naked with a lavender torso, especially since there's printing on it. Sorta reminds me of this Lego Octupus piece as well. Indeed, the existing minifigure octopus legs are based on the animal piece. Also I just noticed something, is Ariel's head tilted to the side? It looks like they elongated the neck slightly to achieve the head tilt. Or is it just Photoshop work for the packaging/marketing(like how Stitch is tilted)? Ariel's head will not tilt, it's just impossible CGI posing. Edited March 9, 2016 by 8BrickMario Quote
notpennysboat Posted March 9, 2016 Posted March 9, 2016 I see a lavender torso, the black on the shoulder seems be a part of the belly/boobs part Quote
deskp Posted March 9, 2016 Posted March 9, 2016 I see a lavender torso, the black on the shoulder seems be a part of the belly/boobs part No, the torso is black. The lavender is printed on. Quote
notpennysboat Posted March 9, 2016 Posted March 9, 2016 (edited) No, the torso is black. The lavender is printed on. Dah, too bad The torso and the belly/boobs part is the same piece? Not 2 pieces, just one? I thought I was seeing a lavender torso and the belly/boobs part on, like the belly/boobs part could be reuse for a pregnant woman in future City set Edited March 9, 2016 by notpennysboat Quote
gedren_y Posted March 10, 2016 Posted March 10, 2016 The belly/breasts section is only on the front, so the sides and back need the wrap around effect of the octopus body. That is why the torso is black with the lavender printing. Given the limitations of the minifigure, this is the best that we are probably going to get. Quote
notpennysboat Posted March 10, 2016 Posted March 10, 2016 The belly/breasts section is only on the front, so the sides and back need the wrap around effect of the octopus body. That is why the torso is black with the lavender printing. Given the limitations of the minifigure, this is the best that we are probably going to get. Thank you, now I'm seeing well what it'll look like :) Quote
x105Black Posted March 10, 2016 Posted March 10, 2016 The belly/breasts section is only on the front, so the sides and back need the wrap around effect of the octopus body. That is why the torso is black with the lavender printing. Given the limitations of the minifigure, this is the best that we are probably going to get. I think a lavender torso with black printing on the back would have looked better. But we take what we get. Quote
appiah4 Posted March 10, 2016 Posted March 10, 2016 I don't get what's so hot about Ursula anyway, it looks pretty bad and not like a minifig to me.. But then, anything without legs does not count as a proper minifig in my book (I don't like even the pyramid skirt blocks). The only ones that I'm really hot about, now that novelty has worn off, are Stitch, Cheshire Cat, Aladdin for me, I'll probably also get Mickey/Minnie, because they are iconic. I'll get Donald/Daisy, Alice and Ariel for my wife. Quote
Ultron Posted March 10, 2016 Posted March 10, 2016 I don't get what's so hot about Ursula anyway, it looks pretty bad and not like a minifig to me.. But then, anything without legs does not count as a proper minifig in my book (I don't like even the pyramid skirt blocks). Well, that would be your problem then......she's the best fig there in my opinion because she looks exactly like the character. Quote
Pedilego Posted March 10, 2016 Posted March 10, 2016 This still scheduled for May? I have almost $50 on eBay Bucks that has to be spent in April, so I'm hoping to pre-order a case (2 sets for my sister-in-law and her kids, 1 set and leftovers for us) on eBay for ~$200. Quote
Robert8 Posted March 10, 2016 Posted March 10, 2016 This still scheduled for May? According to the Toy Fairs, yes Quote
Tech Artist Posted March 10, 2016 Posted March 10, 2016 (edited) Anyone else think Alice in the photo almost looks a bit overweight? She has a tiny face on a standard minifigure head and then the way her hair is it just gives her the appearance her head is big and a bit stretched. Edited March 10, 2016 by Tech Artist Quote
8BrickMario Posted March 10, 2016 Posted March 10, 2016 I think everyone feels that way. It's certainly very strange how little the hair covers. Quote
Pedilego Posted March 10, 2016 Posted March 10, 2016 According to the Toy Fairs, yes Cool, thanks. Anyone else think Alice in the photo almost looks a bit overweight? She has a tiny face on a standard minifigure head and then the way her hair is it just gives her the appearance her head is big and a bit stretched. Yeah, most of them look a bit off. I'll like them regardless, but I'm hoping they look a bit better in person. Quote
Ardelon Posted March 10, 2016 Posted March 10, 2016 I have the same impression. Shame, but still recognizable as Alice. Quote
appiah4 Posted March 10, 2016 Posted March 10, 2016 I need to see the full Alice figure to dwcide. With short legs she could just look like a child.. Quote
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