Saturday, 20 June 2015

Lego The Flash Sheng Yuan SY269

I think this is the new packaging of Lego minifigures set by Sheng Yuan will looks like from now on. The shop where i usually bought these stuff won't sell them separately so i have to buy the whole box. Luckily i have friend that share the same hobby so i can split the extra.



There are 2 complete set (set of 8) in the box:



All of them share the same image at the back:



Complete set of 8:





Two of the figure (Flash and Reverse Flash (From TV Series)) have the 1 x 12 Bar outside the sealed bag. So if you opt to buy this set without packaging, most likely the seller will accidentally miss out this part.



From Left: New 52 Reverse Flash, Classic Reverse Flash, Classic Flash, Black (Death) Flash:



From Left: Flash (TV Series varaint), Blue Lantern (Hope) Flash, Reverse Flash (TV Series varaint), White Lantern Flash:



Lets take off their mask. Urgh.. is it just me or they really have ugly face? Looks goofy to me. i don't like it. Prefer to have the mask on.



Love the colour =)



Each figure come with a baseplate, a lamp post/pole, a lighting pieces and an extra hand.



The Classic Flash above look very much same with the one in SY178. He's from Lego Batman 2 video games.



The newer Flash in SY269 has additional yellow line on the leg. However body line and the flash pattern is bolder on the older figure from SY178. Which one do you prefer?



My favourite:




I just notice for tv series variant, the centre flash logo on the minifigure chest looks weird. I think the logo will look better with round shape instead oval.

Monday, 15 June 2015

Decool 0199 - 0204; Superman, Supergirl, Brainiac, Hawkman, Cyborg, Batzarro

The return of Decool?



Cannot wait to see if they already improve/fix their print issue.



The catalogue, yeay! Looks like we'll be getting Age of Ultron minifigures in set number 0205 onwards.



For comparison, I will have the original Lego figure on the right in every picture: 

1. Lego Superman (comic variant). I'm too lazy to compare the exact Lego figure that Decool imitate. I just grab the easiest from my collection so the alternate face in this comparison picture is different. I will explain about other variant later.

Misaligned print of the belt on rear torso is noticeable. same problem with their previous set 0192-0197 (have a look at Bane)



I just notice this. Decool hasn't issue comic variant of Superman before. Their Superman from set number 0108 is from Man of Steel variant.

Here's a print screen of available variant of Lego Superman from Bricklink.


As you can see from the list, Decool's figure is a copy of Superman from Lego 76040 (with red eyes) but mine is from Lego 6862/76028. The cape that comes with the latest Lego Superman figure (76040/76028) is made of new - spongy soft material. 

I hope i don't make it more confused. Torso and leg assembly for comic variant Superman (bright blue suit) are same for figure made in 2011/2012 (from set 6862) and the latest 76040 and 76028 made in 2015. The only difference are the alternate face and material for the cape.


2. Lego Supergirl. Same with Superman, the cape should made of spongy soft knit but it doesn't matter in picture. If you notice, Decool miss to colour the collar /neck line with skin colour. 

Uh uh, one more thing. This is important. have you notice it? Look at her waist. Instead of using shade on the torso to colour the waist part, Decool modified the torso (purposely make a dent at both side of the torso) to make her having an "actual" waist. cool or weird? lol



but they have the same side print on the leg.. 



3. Lego Cyborg. Printing on the leg is horrible.. but if you're collecting bootleg figure, this will be great addition to comic variant made by SY SY258.



4. Lego Brainiac. 



5. Lego Batzarro. The yellow belt colour is stronger than the original Lego but better than Sheng Yuan's from SY266. At least this one has dual sided faces.



6. Lego Hawkman. He comes with complete accessories, exactly like Lego.



Colour of the helmet is different. I cannot capture the exact color but most gold colour on Lego figure looks yellow on Decool. The wing however, looks more awesome on Decool. 



Misaligned color and line on the leg is noticeable.



Last but not least, who's interested with this Super Jumper?



You can get 2 in this set from Superman and Supergirl.



I heard they could potentially damage the back of the minifigures’ legs but i don't mind since the price for one of these figures is only 1/15 of the original Lego. So i just let my son play to their heart's content. ahaha =). 

Saturday, 6 June 2015

Decool 0198 Groot from Guardians of The Galaxy

Better late than never. I saved these pictures as draft post for quite some time now. ahaha.. 



The parts are sealed in 2 bags:


Only the hand and arm parts can be adjusted.


Assembled figure:


Which one do you prefer? =)


Sheng Yuan SY271 Lego Avengers 2 Age of Ultron

If you notice, each box has a little introduction of every superheroes written on the back.




It's confirmed.. No more trading/game card in SY's set. 

Assembled minifigures:


Comparison with original Lego figure on right, and Duo Le Pin(DLP) (link) figure on left: that means Sheng Yuan's figure in the middle lol.


1. Hulk - both Sheng Yuan and DLP have correct Hulk's pants - purple with red line but none have the hair right. I prefer Lego style - spiky hair.


2. Black Widow - why oh why can't SY or DLP use the new hair style. maybe they still have excess stock of the old hair style.


3. Hawkeye - Sheng Yuan got the hair right - spiky hair similar with Lego figure


4. Captain America


Different red and blue tone for every brand. Hey do you notice something? The blue circle with star shape in the middle on the original Lego shield is not symmetry.. see, not even Lego is perfect!


5. Thor - SY's figure has darker grey arm.


6. Iron Man Mark 45 - SY's mask for Iron Man looks more accurate with grey colour on the cheek.


I don't wanna talk about DLP's robot face. I hate it. SY is better even though the face has scar and looks like a bad guy.


7. Nick Fury. I dont have original Lego to compare with. SY's on right and DLP's on left.


SY has darker grey for the torso and leg but they got the arm wrong. It should be in black. 

Picture of original Lego Nick Fury. Source: Bricklink

8. Ultron. 
From Left; DLP's Ultron (comic Variant), SY's Animated Series Variant, Ultron Prime, Ultron Mark 1, Ultron Sentry, Ultron Sentry Officer.


Not all Ultron variant are available in my collection for now. There's one more but i misplaced him! Ultimate Ultron:

I'm very sure i have this guy.. now where is he...