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Lego S.H.I.E.L.D. Helicarrier images crash onto the scene
After months of rumors, Lego has finally shown the world its Marvel Super Heroes Helicarrier. Though, I have to say I'm on the disappointed side. It certainly looks big, and at nearly 3000 pieces is a hefty set; but including the newly designed microfigs (based on the Lego trophies from previous sets) and microscaled jets make this less fun and more pure aesthetic.
Lego's designs are typically based on play factor, not just for kids but for the adult builders. The iconic bridge being filled with tiny statue versions of the characters (that look poorly painted) and not minifigures isn't going to provide much fun for those that actually play with these toys when no one is looking. Not me, of course...but a friend of mine.
Compare this to the now legendary Super Star Destroyer from 2011 (nearly four feet long). Both are not scaled to the size of the minifigs (which would be a ridiculous size), but the Star Destroyer still made room for minifigs to sit inside. It takes away the ability to show your friends how Batman, Spongebob or William Shakespeare minifigs can be an agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. This is a step back in Lego's multiple demographic lure and inspiring imaginations (as much as following instructions can inspire). I can't say I'm excited about non-poseable figures being introduced to Lego sets, and ones that are barely larger than the single round pegs on a typical Lego brick.
That being said, I like that this is compatible with Lego motor systems (not included) allowing the engines spin (and chop enemy aliens in half while Lego Iron Man pushes the blades). The runway is nicely painted and provides an excellent top-down view. 5 minifigs are included (that don't fit inside): Captain America (mask-less), Maria Hill (weapon-less), Black Widow (emotionless), Nick Fury (depth perception-less), and Hawkeye (hair gel-filled). The biggest complaint I've heard about the set is the lack of an Agent Coulson, who would be a nice addition. But overall, I believe the girth kills the appeal. But if you're into building your own tiny jets and finding a table large enough to place a 3 foot ship (easily controlled by HYDRA I might add), then this will see release in March for $350.
[Via The Brothers Brick]
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I Was Nostalgic - What Is A Doll, Really?
In thinking about the anniversary of Raggedy Ann and about dolls in general I had to wonder "What is a Doll, Really?"
According to Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia, a doll is defined as: a model of a human (often a baby), a humanoid (like Bert and Ernie), an animal or a fictional character (like a Troll or a Smurf), usually made of cloth or plastic. Sometimes, intended as keepsakes or collections for older children and adults, it could be made in wood, porcelain, bisque, celluloid or wax. Some dolls are intended as toys for children, usually girls, to play with. Others are for decoration or have some cultural significance, possibly for use in some ceremony or ritual, or as a physical representation of a deity. Archaeological evidence places dolls as foremost candidate for oldest known toy, having been found in Egyptian tombs which date to as early as 2000 BC.
While I think all of that may be the physical representation of what a doll is, the definition is sorely lacking and misses the point entirely. Dolls are much, much more to those of us who loved them as little girls and who still love them as grown-up girls.
They are and were our first BEST friend. They are and were the keeper of all our hopes, dreams, and secrets. We would tell them things we would not tell anyone else. They shared our joys and our sorrows. They were cherished items that if destroyed would break our hearts. We learned and practiced our social skills from our tea parties.
They were our first forums for they listened to our fears, gave us advice, and offered silent counsel. They helped us to think for ourselves, and provided us with a sounding board to bounce our ideas off of. They were what we held if we cried ourselves to sleep at night. They were the first to hear about our sorrows and dry our tears. They offered us counsel, albeit not always wise counsel. If we were angry and mad they bore the full brunt of it, sometimes losing limbs in the process.
No matter what we did to them they ALWAYS stood by us. They ALWAYS remained faithful, loving, and hopeful. They were our first and biggest fan club. Always rooting us on from their perch on our bed, shelf, floor, or where ever they lay. They were usually the first thing we saw in the morning and the last thing we saw at night. For us, at the time, our dollie was everything.
So, while the description in the encyclopedia is correct as to what a doll really is, they are much, much more to us. For all of us that loved them as little girls and continue to love them as grown-up girls, our dolls are priceless and cannot be defined.
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set database: LEGO 1467 race car
set name: race car
theme: town, race, shell, promotional
year: 1986
pieces: 42
price: us$na
minifig: 1
nice town set.
shell promotional set.
come with a formula one car.
minifig included a racer minifig.
great playability.
overall design is great.
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