Toy Story discussion thread

[Batbrick]

Same here, I loved TS as a kid and the sets are really nice but the army set is the only one that excites me

Yeah, I also think it is that I have an instinct to spend less than his year, instead ordering more from Bricklink o save money.

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[commdr_neyo]

Don't know if these (scroll down) pics have been seen..

[ILikePi]

Don't know if these (scroll down) pics have been seen..

Those look new!

Buzz and the cowgirl (can't remember her name ) are looking great! I love the amount of detail on both of them.

Wow, Bullseye is awesome! The legs, head, and saddle are well-designed.

I've deeplinked them for everyone's convenience:

Great find!

[Brad-The-Brick]

Any one of those close ups for woody?

[Oky]

Any one of those close ups for woody?

Here you go.

And here they are altogether:

The guy says he found them on a flea market.

[lightningtiger]

Here you go.

And here they are altogether:

The guy says he found them on a flea market.

Great pictures !

I will be broke next year - must get Buzz and the rest of the gang !

The more detailled pictures we are getting show Lego are setting a new standard for detailled minifigs including ears, noses and actual facial curves as per the movie character.

Oh yeah the guy said a flea market ??????

[Legoliner Pilot]

Those figures are hideous.

Bleh, look at those Jack Stone legs...

Oh well, at least the severely awesome Toy soldiers aren't affected.

[Brad-The-Brick]

Thanks! I love Woody and can't wait to get my hands on those figs!

[lightningtiger]

Those figures are hideous.

Bleh, look at those Jack Stone legs...

Oh well, at least the severely awesome Toy soldiers aren't affected.

Well I guess you have your point of view.

I think they look cool , standard style minifigs would not of worked and why ?

Toy story is about toys that come to life.

Star Wars has human characters in it, thats what minifig usually represent - human not a toy doll.

The Woody's legs I believe are new and not Jack Stones for the 4 year olds of nearly a decade ago. As Woody's are just extended minfig legs and Jack Stones are shaped like real human legs wearing pants and shoes !

In any case Woody had to be taller than buzz and buzz's legs needs to bend so he can be positioned to battle Zurg !

These figures some adults don't like, fair enough.

But Toy Story is for children like my son who would love to recreate scenes from the movies with Lego, just like kids use their rebels to fight off stormtroopers and X-wing's blasting Tie fighters.

[Batbrick]

Yeah, not a huge fan of the long legs or arms myself, as I was perfectly happy with the Bane fig even though he was meant ot be taller than Batman be half.

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[Legoliner Pilot]

Well I guess you have your point of view.

I think they look cool , standard style minifigs would not of worked and why ?

Toy story is about toys that come to life.

Star Wars has human characters in it, thats what minifig usually represent - human not a toy doll.

The Woody's legs I believe are new and not Jack Stones for the 4 year olds of nearly a decade ago. As Woody's are just extended minfig legs and Jack Stones are shaped like real human legs wearing pants and shoes !

In any case Woody had to be taller than buzz and buzz's legs needs to bend so he can be positioned to battle Zurg !

These figures some adults don't like, fair enough.

But Toy Story is for children like my son who would love to recreate scenes from the movies with Lego, just like kids use their rebels to fight off stormtroopers and X-wing's blasting Tie fighters.

I'm sorry, but I must say that Toy Story is overrated.

I like regular minifigures, not this extended-leg crap. Onto your point about "Woody needs to be taller than Buzz", I don't know really if that was the reason that LEGO designed it like that, but that is what they did with Jack Stone, and it failed. Clearly it has been shown that straying away from the traditional minifigure design is not the way to go.

In the interview with Jamie Berard in the T&T forum, he said that LEGO was going through their current list of parts in production and making sure that none of them were too specialized, referring to how versatile they were in creating other things with said pieces. Well, they have completely ignored that with all the Toy Story figures. I would like to see a decent use of Buzz's Jetpack or Woody's head in something that has nothing to do with Toy Story. Or all of them, for that matter.

Edited November 22, 2009 by Legoliner Pilot

[Brad-The-Brick]

Like I said before, this is the same argument the community had about short legs! They grow on us! Hardcore's wouldn't care about these it they were on unlicensed figures. If you don't like them, fine, I'll talk to you in a few months.

[Admiral Croissant]

These minifgs are very different from the normal ones. I think it will be funny to mix these body parts with some traditional minifigs (like cowboys or pirates ) Anyway, I rather like these but I think lego shouldn't make to many series with such strange heads and stuff.

[lightningtiger]

I'm sorry, but I must say that Toy Story is overrated.

I like regular minifigures, not this extended-leg crap. Onto your point about "Woody needs to be taller than Buzz", I don't know really if that was the reason that LEGO designed it like that, but that is what they did with Jack Stone, and it failed. Clearly it has been shown that straying away from the traditional minifigure design is not the way to go.

In the interview with Jamie Berard in the T&T forum, he said that LEGO was going through their current list of parts in production and making sure that none of them were too specialized, referring to how versatile they were in creating other things with said pices. Well, they have completely ignored that with all the Toy Story figures. I would like to see a decent use of Buzz's Jetpack or Woody's head in something that has nothing to do with Toy Story. Or all of them, for that matter.

Overrated, you say, well you have the right to speak your mind.

A lot of people may not agree with you, but all I see in specialized parts are some legs, heads and attachments so what's the problem. Lego did not or is not targetting as, the adults, but 6 to 11 year old children and those who maybe reaching adulthood themselves and just love the story. The first film was in the mid 90's and possibly within a few years those kids back then will have children of their own. So the circle of life for Lego and toy themes keeps on turning just like for Star Wars.

Kids want to play with objects or characters they indentify with like Buzz or Woody, hence we also have Bob and Thomas in the Duplo range, but no one seems to kicks up a stink about them.

And my last point - in the series of movies Woody is taller than Buzz Lightyear hence longer legs on Woody.

[Dunjohn]

I think a certain amount of leeway in that specialized-parts policy is to be expected in licensed sets, and particularly in the minifigs. I doubt that the interview response covered those. I'd hate to see a Spongebob Squarepants minifig constructed from shelf elements, for example, or a brickbuilt head on the Build-A-Buzz. No problems with the custom minifig heads, and I absolutely adore the Toy Story-specific threaded-rim hats.

That said, I'm not a fan of Woody's longer limbs. I'd have preferred if Woody and Jessie were to the regular scale. Woody's gonna look strange towering above my other Legomen. But within the license, I do think Woody looks good taller than Buzz and Pete, and Buzz would've looked plain daft with kiddie legs.

It does raise the issue of just how future licensed minifigs will be modified to match the character. Could we get, for example, a "fat" Patrick (Spongebob)? At what point does it stop really being a Legoman?

Edited November 22, 2009 by Dunjohn

[Bobskink]

Those figures are hideous.

Bleh, look at those Jack Stone legs...

Oh well, at least the severely awesome Toy soldiers aren't affected.

I agrea

The heads are great,but somehow the whole figure seems unnatural.

Especialy Buzz, he should have a big wide torso, it only looks like he's waering huge shoulderpads.

[lightningtiger]

Toy Story is about TOYS, not people characters like Indi or Luke or Harry or Batman which are all based on humans. They are toys like a pull string cowboy saying 'There's a snake in my boot' and an electronic action hero with an LED for a laser cannon. Lego is a toy, and this toy is recreating a toy character not a human character.

And yes they will look odd sized up against a clone trooper or Batman or Patrick Starfish for that matter, but it's Lego - a childs toy and we are adults, so if Lego have deceided on longer legs, etc., so be it.

Toy Story is for the young and the young-at-heart.

'Don't talk to any toys you don't know !' (Mrs. Pototoe Head - TS2)

[Legoliner Pilot]

Toy Story is about TOYS, not people characters like Indi or Luke or Harry or Batman which are all based on humans. They are toys like a pull string cowboy saying 'There's a snake in my boot' and an electronic action hero with an LED for a laser cannon. Lego is a toy, and this toy is recreating a toy character not a human character.

And yes they will look odd sized up against a clone trooper or Batman or Patrick Starfish for that matter, but it's Lego - a childs toy and we are adults, so if Lego have deceided on longer legs, etc., so be it.

Toy Story is for the young and the young-at-heart.

'Don't talk to any toys you don't know !' (Mrs. Pototoe Head - TS2)

No one figured that one out! Good find!

Really, I couldn't care less if they were designed for kids, it doesn't revoke my right to an opinion.

It doesn't matter if they are (according to you) TOYS, that has nothing to do with the size of the of the minifigure. In fact, LEGO is a toy itself, so why does it matter? TLG didn't have to use up all their precious funds designing these extended legs and arms. They could have used the same legs, used a INDY fedora, and not designed those useless body parts which look so out of proportion to other minifigures that they actaully look ugly! Not to mention since Buzz and Woody's head are so gargantuan that:

A) They can't use any other below head gear (like life vests) without looking like a bafoon.

B) They can't use any minifigure head gear for the same reason!

The first Toy Story was good, what they are producing now is not. Haven't you realized that all these sequals aren't so the story can continue, they are just so the selfish executives at Disney can pocket some extra money. Contrary to popular belief, IMO Toy story is NOT a legendary movie, and it does NOT deserve a Noble prize.

[Batbrick]

I'm sorry, but I must say that Toy Story is overrated.

You make a good and persuasive argument that certainly has me convinced of this fact. My only qualm is that it took far too long to read your review, try shortening it next time.

Sarcasm mode switched off, why do you think (emphasis on that over "know") Toy Story is overrated?

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[Clone OPatra]

Well, I've been reading this thread for a while, so I'd like to share my opinions. FIrst of all, I really hope this does not get into a "Is TS good or bad" discussion as the last two posts may show it going, since that really doesn't belong in this thread I don't think and it would certainly clutter things up.

Anyway, about the LEGO aspect of Toy Story (i.e. the LEGO TS sets), I think the figures are quite nice. These figures are in no way like Jack Stone since they have normal minifig bodies with normal detachable minifig arms and legs, only longer. The heads also come off. I don't see how people can compare that to the Jack Stone figures, which were single pieces and in no way related to minifigures, plus they were marketed in a 4+ line, not a regular licensed system line.

There have also been people saying that LEGO has made too many specialized ("useless") pieces for the figures. I don't see people grumbling about Darth Vader's helmet, Yoda's head, Kit Fisto's head, Plo Koon's head… Those parts have no other uses than to be their characters' heads and to be used as aliens in MOCs. These are no different. Sure, so they're large and bulgy, but I can see people making comical vignettes with odd-headed characters. If LEGO had tried to print normal minifig heads to match the characters, they likely would have ended up looking like the original Squidward, who was not very Squidward-like I must say. When LEGO needs odd character heads, be it in Star Wars, Spongebob, Harry Potter, or now Toy Story, they make them. And really, the heads are the only parts of these guys that are so "specialized" that LEGO would not use them in something else.

Most likely, most of the grumbling is that usual pre-release grumbling, similar to what happened before Power Miners, where many people feel they dislike the sets, but once they actually have the set in their hands, everything changes…

Not for me though. I like them now, and I'm sure I'll like them when they're in my hands.

[Legoliner Pilot]

You make a good and persuasive argument that certainly has me convinced of this fact. My only qualm is that it took far too long to read your review, try shortening it next time.

Sarcasm mode switched off, why do you think (emphasis on that over "know") Toy Story is overrated?

Batbrick Away!

It is overrated because:

A) People hail it as the best film ever made. Numerous cartoons, toys, clothes, and other crap have been made for it. Seriously Disney, enough is enough. Stop trying to revive Woody, and get with the times. We don't need another Woody. He is old.

B)It is made by Disney, so it's bond to be overrated anyway. Any person who opposes Disney on the internet will be beaten down by parents in a heartbeat.

Just a juicy tip: Did you know that Disney opposed an act in the U.S. supposed to help prevent children become exposed to porn? The reason? Because it would prohibit them from marketing adult videos on the internet. Not so innocent, eh?

[lightningtiger]

It is overrated because:

A) People hail it as the best film ever made. Numerous cartoons, toys, clothes, and other crap have been made for it. Seriously Disney, enough is enough. Stop trying to revive Woody, and get with the times. We don't need another Woody. He is old.

B)It is made by Disney, so it's bond to be overrated anyway. Any person who opposes Disney on the internet will be beaten down by parents in a heartbeat.

Just a juicy tip: Did you know that Disney opposed an act in the U.S. supposed to help prevent children become exposed to porn? The reason? Because it would prohibit them from marketing adult videos on the internet. Not so innocent, eh?

Pardon me saying, folks but someone has it in for Disney and movie industry in general.

'Legoliner Pilot' you have every right to feel and speak your mind, but the way you have attacked Disney, one of the worlds largest media companies, I don't know what to think now.

I or who ever else have not hailed Toy Story as the best film ever made, it is one of the best children films ever along with the Lion King, Beauty & The Beast and non-Disney film Shrek !

Please do not consider this an attack on your opinions etc., but I hope you don't feel the same about Bugs Bunny or Yogi Bear.

Stop reviving Woody - then do we stop reviving Indi or Luke then, they go back twenty to thirty years.

These cartoons with toys attached as part of their marketing are for CHILDREN, just like my nine year son and all the kids that go to his school each and everyone. That's why Lego is also trying Ben 10 out as well.

Let children Learn to Live Life through Lego !

[Oky]

So, what you're basically saying, Legoliner Pilot, is that it's overrated just because other people like it and it is (therefore) a big franchise? People like Toy Story and its sequels because it has excellent animation, an original story, decent humor, and good morals. What's overrated about that?

And quite frankly, I have never heard anybody say that they think that TS is "the best movie ever made".

Also, what does that last part have to do with anything? And where is the proof that that actually happened? I'm not calling you a liar, I'm just saying it's always better to state your source when you say stuff like that.

On topic: Something strange is happening to me on Amazon. Sometimes when I visit the homepage, it shows 7593 Star Command Spaceship among the recommended products with a final box art, but when I click the link, it says the page could not be found. A search for the set doesn't give any results either, and it only shows up seldom on the homepage. I'll have to keep my eye on this.

[Svelte]

OK, enough off-topic discussion.

This thread is to discuss the Toy Story Lego sets only - it is NOT a forum to vent your spleen on the movies as a whole, or Disney as a global corporation.

The next off-topic poster gets a free warning - and this thread will be locked for 24 hours!

[user]

On topic: Something strange is happening to me on Amazon. Sometimes when I visit the homepage, it shows 7593 Star Command Spaceship among the recommended products with a final box art, but when I click the link, it says the page could not be found. A search for the set doesn't give any results either, and it only shows up seldom on the homepage. I'll have to keep my eye on this.

That is very strange Oky could you give us a screen shot?