Review: 21326 Winnie the Pooh
Posted by CapnRex101,LEGO Winnie the Pooh was launched alongside the appealing Star Wars range during 1999 and numerous DUPLO sets have followed, including various residents from the Hundred Acre Wood with simple models. Naturally, these have been designed for younger builders.
21326 Winnie the Pooh instead exhibits superb details, focusing upon Pooh's charming house and maintaining tremendous accuracy when compared with the animated location. Additionally, five memorable characters are provided and these appear absolutely marvellous, comprising several uniquely moulded components.
Box and Contents
21324 123 Sesame Street provoked some criticism based upon the 18+ age recommendation and 21326 Winnie the Pooh shares that branding. However, the packaging seems remarkably attractive, featuring an appropriate flame yellowish orange border which stands out beside the predominant black colour. The integration of subtle illustrated details is also splendid, imitating E.H. Shepard's iconic illustrations.
Five characters are displayed on the cover of the instruction manual, which is packaged with seven numbered bags. The manual contains several lovely illustrations alongside information about the fan designer, Ben Alder, who discusses the influence of Winnie the Pooh and LEGO upon his entire family. Comments from the product and graphic designers are also provided.
Additionally, the instruction manual includes some information about the Hundred Acre Wood beside character profiles for its residents. Christopher Robin's map of the forest also appears, corresponding precisely with its depiction during the Disney animations. However, this design draws attention to the absence of Owl, Kanga, Roo and Christopher Robin himself.
LEGO Ideas sets frequently exclude stickers in favour of printed elements, although not always because numerous decorations are sometimes required. Twelve stickers are therefore included which seems reasonable in my opinion. Ideally, the map of the Hundred Acre Wood would have been printed but these stickers are easy to apply and provide appealing detail.
Minifigures
Faithfully recreating animated characters has frequently proven difficult and Winnie the Pooh appears famously rotund onscreen. This minifigure lacks that chubbiness, which medium legs could potentially have achieved. However, the unique head component and Pooh's exuberant facial expression are absolutely perfect, conveying lovely personality. The dual-moulded arms and torso decoration appear equally authentic.
Piglet does include shorter legs than his friends, reflecting their relative sizes. The mixture of differing pink shades is brilliant here, continuing across this minifigure and therefore matching the onscreen character. The specialised head also features splendid detail which corresponds with the source material, incorporating Piglet's prominent snout and ears.
Each minifigure includes an appropriate accessory, making reference to their most renowned adventures. Pooh therefore features his balloon that originates from Winnie the Pooh and the Honey Tree, when the eponymous bear memorably disguised himself as a rain cloud! Piglet's scarf, meanwhile, takes inspiration from Winnie the Pooh and the Blustery Day. The colour for each accessory deviates from the original animations though.
Tigger appears particularly impressive in my opinion, primarily because his animated design seems most appropriate for minifigure representation. The head component looks marvellous when compared with the onscreen character and I love this colour combination of orange with black stripes, further reflecting the animations. The texture on these stripes is outstanding and continues onto Tigger's incessantly bouncy tail!
By contrast, I think the specialised head element for Rabbit seems somewhat awkward. The texture has been simplified too much in my opinion and whiskers are omitted, unfortunately. I appreciate the pink highlights for the nose and ears though. Furthermore, the torso integrates accurate decoration on either side, notably including a fluffy tail which appears perfect.
Rabbit features a carrot, reflecting his seemingly unending carrot harvest, while Tigger carries his bindle. This accessory never appeared during the classic animations but has accompanied several previous toys. Its design here looks excellent and the white sack element is new in this colour. Another important keepsake for Tigger is found inside Pooh's house.
While the aforementioned characters are usually, but not invariably, bipedal, Eeyore walks on four legs and is accordingly represented by another unique element. Sand blue is ideal for the melancholy donkey and his facial expression encapsulates great personality, particularly since the eyes appear fittingly downcast. The stitched detailing looks outstanding too, corresponding with the original character.
Eeyore's hair features wonderful texture and matching texture appears on his tail. There is an attachment point for a small accessory here and a magenta bow is provided, further reflecting the source material. Unfortunately, the nail that conventionally secures Eeyore's tail is missing, although his seated stance is good and allows this figure to connect to studded surfaces.
The Completed Model
Despite focusing predominantly upon Winnie the Pooh's arboreal home, this set also contains an attractive wooden signpost for the Hundred Acre Wood. The wooden texture looks splendid and I like the uneven shape, resembling multiple signposts throughout the forest. Some foliage decorates the base beside an empty honey pot. Pooh has evidently visited the sign recently!
Winnie the Pooh's house has remained remarkably consistent in appearance between varied illustrated, animated and live-action depictions. This design seems accordingly accurate while also including copious features which are identifiable with specific stories. The impressive tree stretches nearly 25cm in height and its base measures 21cm deep, although such dimensions do not reflect the magnificent detail that distinguishes this creation from others.
Pooh sometimes sits on a log outside his house and that log is therefore included. Two studs remain available to attach a minifigure and printed tree ring elements are employed to superb effect here. The fire appears equally authentic and I like the ramshackle path that approaches Pooh's front door, comprising dark tan and olive green parts that contrast against the grass.
Bright colours appear throughout this model, hence the grass is constructed using lime green and bright green plates. However, the rounded tuffets which flank Pooh's home feature darker green pieces and the resulting spectrum of different shades looks wonderful. Furthermore, the integration of angled leaves with mushrooms provides additional splashes of colour and these appear suitably natural.
Honey pots are scattered outside this house, again corresponding with the Disney animations. The neighbouring mound looks appealing as well, along with a charming brick-built snail. I am delighted with the integration between both mounds and the tree, including a 4x4 curved brick that wraps around one side and medium nougat tube elements on the other. I appreciate such asymmetry here, further mirroring the natural environment.
Reddish brown and dark brown pieces have traditionally been used to construct LEGO trees, including on Ben Alder's initial Ideas submission. The model designer, Ilia Gotlib, has instead employed medium nougat and dark tan pieces, brightening the entire structure. This decision has certainly proven successful in my opinion, especially since several pieces are provided in medium nougat for the first time!
These include seven 1x5x4 arch bricks which form branches. Two such branches are angled and removing the outer bark reveals the Technic assembly inside. The design appears rather simple but creates an interesting shape, varying from other LEGO trees. The colourful pieces visible below are completely concealed after reattaching the bark, fortunately.
However, light bluish grey elements do remain exposed where the leaves are attached. They certainly stand out among the consistent dark tan and medium shades which is disappointing, although these ball joints have always been restricted to certain colours. Hinges are available with broader colour variation and could perhaps have been used instead. These ball joints do provide firm connections though.
Myriad innovative building techniques have been employed when designing trees, frequently including small flowers or leaves decorating larger foliage elements. This tree exhibits similar construction methods, albeit comprising bright green coral pieces in place of standard foliage. While the texture appears somewhat unusual, I think this effect looks fantastic! Moreover, the coral elements include numerous attachment points which remain vacant, allowing additional options for customisation.
Two beehives are located among the branches. These nests are commonly portrayed inside trees during Winnie the Pooh animations, rather than hanging outside, but I believe using the dedicated beehive component was sensible here. Printed bees are suspended beneath these hives and represented by 1x1 round tiles. Their comic style restricts uses elsewhere, although they look absolutely ideal for Winnie the Pooh.
Pooh's house extends beyond the base of the tree, occupying a beautifully rustic building. The contrast between these tan walls and the medium nougat tree looks splendid and the dark red shutters seem equally attractive. Additionally, flowers are ingeniously attached upside down in window boxes outside each window. These features do not appear onscreen but are welcome here, avoiding any bland surfaces.
Lovely detail continues on the back of Winnie the Pooh's home, where several more flowers decorate another window box. The foliage underneath looks appealing and I love the printed ladybird which returns from the Ladybird Girl Collectable Minifigure. This creature looks quite cartoonish, thereby matching the bees and spares of each animal are provided.
Autumnal colours adorn the roof, which consists of layered 1x1 slopes and 1x2 slopes. Their varying shades look outstanding together, interrupted by scattered leaves which appear quite realistic. I like the twisted chimney that protrudes from the roof as well, faithfully recreating the original location where this conspicuous structure invariably appears.
However, the most recognisable aspect of Pooh's house is undoubtedly the front door and its design looks absolutely perfect here! This reddish brown door frame is neatly recessed within the tree trunk and its comparatively dark colour definitely stands out. The 1x1 bows which are positioned beside the entrance are somewhat awkward though, appearing fairly uniform.
Numerous authentic details surround this door, including the famous 'Mr Sanders' sign which features intricate wood graining and accurate backwards letters. While this element is printed, the neighbouring sign beside the doorbell is represented by a sticker. The doorbell itself looks brilliant, making good use of the curled whip accessory to recreate its ornate onscreen design while the blue bell underneath originates from the classic Disney animations.
Winnie the Pooh and other characters can enter through the front door, naturally. Fortunately, easier access is available from behind after opening the house, as demonstrated below. This simple function is seamlessly integrated and reveals multiple enjoyable features, maintaining outstanding accuracy. In addition, I appreciate the contrast between vivid interior colours and earthier colours outside.
The internal arrangement of Winnie the Pooh's furniture changes quite regularly, allowing the designer welcome flexibility. Christopher Robin's renowned map of the Hundred Acre Wood is accordingly displayed on the wall, featuring multiple recognisable locations. Pooh's teapot and teacup are placed underneath, atop a wooden cabinet with satisfying texture.
Pooh frequently performs his stoutness exercises while standing in front of a mirror and that important accessory is provided. The stickered surface is remarkably reflective and its round edges look excellent, although sand blue would probably have been the most suitable colour here. An umbrella is wisely stored beside the mirror, in case of sudden rain showers.
The house also includes a traditional stove and the associated pipe lines up cleverly with the chimney outside. Pooh's armchair is immediately recognisable, featuring accurate dark azure upholstery with yellow buttons across the back. Unlike the empty honey pots outside, this one actually contains trans-yellow parts which represent honey. Two honey bees therefore appear behind the armchair and this painting subtly displays the initials of the fan designers' children!
Further references are hidden among the rafters, including a wooden box which includes two Poohsticks. This simple game recurs throughout the Winnie the Pooh stories and Christopher Robin's initials decorate the box. Moreover, a pearl gold 1x1 heart-shaped tile depicts Tigger's treasured locket from The Tigger Movie, during which the eponymous character assumes that his family once possessed this accessory.
Winnie the Pooh's bed seems too short to accommodate the minifigure, although its dark blue and dark azure colour scheme corresponds with the source material. The cylindrical bedposts appear equally attractive, alongside matching curtains. Naturally, the bear's famous Pooh-koo clock is also provided, cleverly incorporating a golden tassel to represent the hanging weights.
Several honey pots are placed above the bed, again containing trans-yellow pieces. However, my favourite accessory is probably the book which is decorated with three stickers, displaying Winnie the Pooh on the cover with his memorable balloon flight inside. Ben Alder's name also appears on the inside cover, paying another gratifying tribute to the fan designer.
Overall
21326 Winnie the Pooh beautifully encapsulates the Hundred Acre Wood and its marvellous residents, containing countless authentic details and realistic design features. The wonderful outdoor environment appears particularly impressive as many interesting building techniques and unusual elements are distributed throughout the model. Moreover, I appreciate the many references which are hidden inside.
The minifigures are similarly enjoyable, although I think the execution of Winnie the Pooh and Rabbit could have been improved. Owl, Kanga, Roo and Christopher Robin would have been welcome additions too, although I am pleased with these five characters. The price of £89.99 or $99.99 feels quite expensive based upon the size of this model, although I think its incredible quality justifies the cost, hence I would wholeheartedly recommend this set to any Winnie the Pooh fan!
This set was provided for review by The LEGO Group but the review represents an expression of my own opinions.
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I've been looking forward to seeing this set since I voted for the Ideas entry. So happy to see that the final product is even better than I expected.
As a note, this is the first time the sack element has appeared in white in a set but it has been available in the BAM bins since the Christmas figures appeared this past winter.
What a lovely model. Definitely one I'll be picking up somewhere down the line.
I really love this, the only thing I'd really want is for the map of the 100 acre wood to be printed, that would be amazing!
Thanks for the thorough review Cap'n and Brickset. I'll never forget giving 5947 to my daughter when she was little, and all the fun we had playing w/it. Also, all the times I rebuilt it for her. It has a rare status in our collection of being boxed up, and I need to let my son play w/it more often. It's one of those few Duplo sets which I insist on keeping all of the pieces back in the box. Now as for this set, it is beautiful, and it will be just for daddy. Looking forward to it :)
£90 for 1265 pieces seems pretty good to me! It's comparable with the Winter Village sets, plus you get that Eeyore! I'm not a huge WTP fan, but I really like the set and will be getting it.
Fantastic review! But I can't believe this set is missing Owl, Kanga, Roo, & Goat.
Thanks for great review! Love reading them.
I still think tree looks messy. All those weird shapes add nothing.
I know they made it so colorfull because they dont produce all pieces in single color, yet still it would look way better in single color.
Now that I see the box of "Pooh Sticks" I think I understand why this set has an 18+ age designation. Younger people, who may not know the reference material, could potentially be influenced to make a poor decision on how and where to store their "pooh sticks".
The Ideas team's attention to detail continues to impress, as always including the interior with yet another really nice bed build, following the ones in 21324: 123 Sesame Street and 21325: Medieval Blacksmith! My favourite theme by far right now.
@CapnRex101 said:
"LEGO Winnie the Pooh was launched alongside the appealing Star Wars range during 1999 and numerous DUPLO sets have followed"
I can't seem to find any previous Lego Winnie the Pooh, only Duplo?
Mightn't the balloon accessory be more inspired by B'loon from the 2011 Winnie the Pooh movie? Since that one was red, like in the set, whereas I think his honey tree balloon was blue?
And on the subject of the bee's nests, they're portrayed as hives like this in Piglet's Big Movie, and in one scene of the 2011 movie... although I've read that the nests inside the tree, like you describe, are indeed a more realistic depiction. Still, though, this appearance of them isn't unprecedented in the Winnie the Pooh franchise ^^
Also, a possible thought: is the absence of Christopher Robin, at least, perhaps due to the fact that he was a real person, rather than a fictional character like the others? Moreover, I read that he resented the Winnie the Pooh books as an adult, so perhaps it was felt that it would be disrespectful to him to make toys of the character that was based on him?
For that matter, I don't think I've ever seen Winnie the Pooh toys that feature him... maybe for the same reason?
In any case, random musings aside: thanks, as always, for the through review, CapnRex; I really appreciate all the detail you put into these :D I think this set is one I wouldn't go out of my way to find, but if it crossed my path at a time when I could afford it, I'd be quite likely to pick it up ^^
Now I want to see sets of the other characters' houses. And it's sad that it won't likely happen.
Winnne The Pooh has never been a tradition for me or a passion but I know it well enough to say I love that set!
@bananaworld:
Goat? I’m going to assume you typed “Gopher” and got spellchecked.
@tkatt:
My dad says the white corn cobs were to tell how good you did with the red ones. I’ve decided to just take his word for it...
Great review. I’m disappointed w/poo & rabbit also. Why isn’t poo a chubby molded model over medium or short legs like watto or Hagrid? Rabbits face is just off & badly. Rabbit, at least to me, is incredibly nervous & skinny. He always seemed neurotic & while not necessarily unhappy he seemed troubled & a tad underfed. In this model he looks bulky, thick & far from his on screen character. Piglet, tigger & eeyore look great & so does the model. But the main character kills it. It’s just not a lego poo i like. I have to pass on this set
It's beautiful but I genuinely don't understand who it's for. 18+, with children franchise and play functions for the kiddos is really weird.
Nice techniques and colours though, good source of inspiration.
It probably wouldn't be too hard to put a Christopher Robin figure together from some spare parts.
As for the price, the model still seems to be pretty big all things considered! All the new molds for the figures are also a nice surprise, even if one or two of the characters are missing.
Why do I hear the sounds of the different WTP characters while reading this review?
Tigger was my favorite character as a kid, so I will be picking up this set just for that figure alone.
T-I- Double Guh- Er! That spells Tigger!!
@Norikins said:
"Now I want to see sets of the other characters' houses. And it's sad that it won't likely happen."
I feel like almost every IP to come through Ideas has gotten further sets, once they get the license there's no reason to not continue unless the Idea set doesn't perform well. And I doubt that they'd invest in new molds for a one-off, chin up!
I wasn't expecting to have any interest in this one, but that Eeyore... I need him!
@PurpleDave said:
" @bananaworld:
Goat? I’m going to assume you typed “Gopher” and got spellchecked."
Every recent set has been critically in need of at least one goat, why should this one be any different?
I'm liking it a bit more now. Still I'll probably wait for a discout
Thanks for the review. The set looks phenomenal! I'm not a fan of Pooh, but I will still buy this set for sure.
Now negative, Pooh looks too slender thanks to the minifigure body. He looks like he is beefy up top, but not in the waste area. They could/should have done a Bombur style covering of the torso with a little plumpness around the waste (new mold of course).
The colors work really well also. I always want something cheaper, but I think I could justify the $100 here. Especially considering Sesame Street is $120 for not many more pieces.
Deep in the 100 stacked bricks woods
Where Christopher Robin plays
You'll find the enchanted neighborhood
Of Christopher's studded childhood days.
Man I wish they would've given Pooh an Ewok style head/body thing, that's the only major thing that peeves me, still day 1 though
I really like how well LEGO designers just gave the set a little polish. I think that Rabbit's face captures him well, as does Eyeore's, unlike Piglets face, his is off a bit. Pooh's face is great, I think his shirt is well done, but medium legs would help, are they available in his color?
As to the slim Pooh - the rolled up shirt & crease marks has been a way rotund minifigs have been portrayed in the past, so there is precedent for this approach.
Seems even better in review than with the official release images, and it was very good then.
@PurpleDave said:
" @bananaworld:
Goat? I’m going to assume you typed “Gopher” and got spellchecked."
You must be new here. ;-)
I don't mind the "slim" Pooh, but I do think the new medium legs would have been better. That would help emphasize his upper roundness. Still a great set though.
What a great model. Am I the only one who thinks of Banksy when I see the picture inside the book of the memorable balloon flight?
@Norikins:
Several Ideas sets have spawned themes, both big and small. If this sells really well, they probably have the option of supplementing it with a few more sets.
@The_Brickster_:
Sets are priced according to what’s actually in the box, not by what appears to be in the model. Highly detailed sets tend to have bloated piece counts compared to something from the Creator/Classic lines. My latest 6-wide vehicle is smaller than many Speed Champions sets, but uses just over 300pcs. You’d never guess it just by looking at it.
@fakespacesquid:
A lot have, but none of the sitcom sets have, nor has Tron. Doctor Who and Adventure Time probably only did because of Dimensions, while BttF did eventually end up with Brickheadz as well.
@bananaworld:
There’s no character named “Goat”, that I’m aware of, but there has been mention of Gopher. If the OP had said “_a_ goat”, that would be a different matter. Although, to be honest, a better option would be to pack the set with about a dozen more Crazy Batsuits...
Okay, I wasn't sure before but now you've sold me on this. A definite buy!
Exceptionally well designed. I think they really nailed this!!! Love it!
Tigger’s legs need springs (like the old basketball players’ legs).
Can anyone tell me what are the reddish brown parts that are used to attach the roof sections? I don't recognize them. Thanks!
@cmc4free said:
"Can anyone tell me what are the reddish brown parts that are used to attach the roof sections? I don't recognize them. Thanks!"
https://brickset.com/parts/design-30166
@fakespacesquid said:
" @cmc4free said:
"Can anyone tell me what are the reddish brown parts that are used to attach the roof sections? I don't recognize them. Thanks!"
https://brickset.com/parts/design-30166 "
Thank you! I guess I do have a few from 75244, 80104, and 80107 - none of which I've gotten around to building yet. :\
@lordofdragonss said:
"Thanks for great review! Love reading them.
I still think tree looks messy. All those weird shapes add nothing.
I know they made it so colorfull because they dont produce all pieces in single color, yet still it would look way better in single color."
I disagree, I think once an entire component of a set becomes one color it gets pretty boring.
There’s some criticism about the minifig implementations of these characters. But for those here who insist on minifig versions of every character, that’s the constraint that has to be worked with. The minifig works great for many things, but it can only be so flexible.
I probably won’t get this, but I think it’s very well done set. Great review!
Yup, I'm sold on it 100%. My comments re: E. H. Shepard v Disney still stand, but they've done a fantastic job with this set overall. Yes, Pooh's stature could possibly have been improved one way or another and I do think Rabbit looks a little odd and, yes, we'd all have loved Kanga, Roo, Owl and CR as well, but Tigger & Eeyore are especially excellent and the overall look of and detail put into the set are brilliant.
Day 1 purchase for me, while still munching on Humble Pie! ;-)
I believe this will sit proudly next to my Bag End set. Bravo Lego, it's brilliant.
@CCC said:
"Isn't Christopher Robin missing due to his size? The sizing is already a bit off, but to have someone meant to be more than double the height the same size as Pooh would look odd."
It shouldn’t really be an issue. The Disney CMF have Chip & Dale who are tiny compared to, say, Donald Duck, but as minifigs they are the same size.
***
Even the instructions to this set are lovely. I don’t think Rabbit is bad at all.
@chrisaw said:
" @CCC said:
"Isn't Christopher Robin missing due to his size? The sizing is already a bit off, but to have someone meant to be more than double the height the same size as Pooh would look odd."
It shouldn’t really be an issue. The Disney CMF have Chip & Dale who are tiny compared to, say, Donald Duck, but as minifigs they are the same size."
CMF is a bit different since they're all individual and not a "single scene", (like Buzz Lightyear obviously isn't the same height as Maleficent) unlike this, which would look completely ridiculous if Christopher Robin was the same height as Pooh (or even shorter since he wouldn't use a special head)
Today I learned that the stick-with-a-blanket-tied-on-the-end thing that Tiger has is called a bindle! Thanks Cap!
Eeyore needs some goads to cheer him up. @HUW think you can help him out with some company. I do enjoy the pack of goats. Lego needs to get back into farm sets.
While I love the set, Eeyore has the same consistent issue that you see with Disney versions, why is he smiling?
Oh well. Still a must have.
@PurpleDave said:
" @bananaworld :
There’s no character named “Goat”, that I’m aware of, but there has been mention of Gopher. If the OP had said “_a_ goat”, that would be a different matter. Although, to be honest, a better option would be to pack the set with about a dozen more Crazy Batsuits..."
Oh my, you really know how to spoil a joke.
The end result, to me, is not enough value for $100 so this set is an incredibly easy pass for me.
Because of the low value I see in this set I give it a grade of C.
I just want the Eeyore
@mixedin:
I can't remember when I learned that, but I remember how. There's an episode of The Simpsons when the family is riding the rails with a hobo who does a Gollum/Smeagol bit about putting beans in a bindle. Fortunately, the internet provided answers.
@AustinPowers:
I blame it on poor execution.
A lovely review. I'll definitely be picking up this set on the 18th. :D
@PurpleDave said:
"I blame it on poor execution."
That's just like, your opinion, man.
"There’s no character named “Goat”, that I’m aware of, but there has been mention of Gopher. If the OP had said “_a_ goat”, that would be a different matter."
Writing "a goat" would have been mildly amusing, given the memetic status that goats have achieved around here of late; what makes the joke a joke is elevating "Goat" to the position of proper noun in the style of most of the characters in Winnie the Pooh.
(Did I just feed a troll...?)
I had no intention of buying this set initially but seeing this review makes me think it would make for a rather nice Forestmen-themed mod!
If I recall correctly, the "bindle" is from the Tigger Movie when he goes to search for his family tree
@Double_J_Bricks:
well, you know the wonderful thing about Tiggers is Tiggers are wonderful things...
ADingusTX:
No, he bounces with his tail, and I don't see how you'd fit a spring in there.
@PurpleDave:
Actually, Lego did do a series of Friends keychains. I saw them earlier when I was looking at the Ideas page.
It is pretty good. Will buy soon.
@bananaworld:
Here's your Goat: 3637
Yeah, see, you didn't really think about what "Goat" would look like in a theme full of anthropomorphic animals, did you?
@TheOtherMike:
Ah, yes, I have seen those. I never liked that show, though, so information about it tends to shed off my brain like rain of a duck's back. I read your response and immediately thought, "Yeah, all of the minidoll themes have had keychains".
Overall great set and relatively low price point consider many sets now are well over $100. Only wish the house could be bigger.
@PurpleDave: Actually, I wouldn't be surprised if the Pooh characters end up as keychains, if only to get more use out of the molds.
@TheOtherMike:
They've been burned on that before. TMNT got keychains shortly before the theme ended, and LEGO Stores and LEGOLAND stores were still trying to get rid of them years later. There aren't any Sesame Street keychains, so I see no reason to assume there will be Pooh keychains at this time.
Besides, they may not even be made using the same molds. I know from pulling one apart that keychain minifigs now use a completely different design for hips and torso, where the torso has a hole for the neck post that extends up from the hips. Sculpted keychain heads might have a hole pre-formed into the top of the head to make it easier to line up the keychain post.
Where is Owl?
He could be 21333pb03 but in Light Blue Grey - which would be a new color or 92084pb02, the angular owl in LBG.
Christopher Robin could use
Hair: 15500 or 23186, or 3901 if you want to go old school
Head: 3626bpx104
Torso: 973pb2001c01 without the tie, 973px18c01, or 973pb3569c01 or 973pb4126c01 but in white,
Legs: or 970c00pb0150 or 970c00pb0538
Discuss.
@singlow:
The five characters included in this set are the same five characters that were part of the original project. Minifigs are a big cost when designing sets, especially if you have to match specific looks. BttF only included two minifigs, so there's a lot of characters that got left out from those movies (including later outfits worn by the two characters who did make the cut). Ghostbusters skipped a few characters who later showed up in the Firehouse set. One-shot sitcom sets have tended to get bloated minifig selections just because it's hard to eliminate anyone (which is one reason why I highly doubt The Office will ever pass review, no matter how many times it clears 10k). But if they're considering expanding this into a larger minifig theme, they can't burn off every character on the first set to hit shelves, or there won't be much incentive for people to buy the other sets.
When looking at this set, music floods my head: the original theme ("...silly old bear..."), the TV series theme ("...Pooh Bear, I wanna' be there..."), and even that song by Kenny Loggins...no not "I'm alright"; "Return to Pooh Corner" ("...chasing the clouds from the sky...").
Figures look, for the most part: good. For some reason I pictured Rabbit's head being a reuse of the 'Rabbit Dancer's' from 'Vidiyo'...hey, the 'timing' was there, but thankfully 'no' (likewise, Pigsy's head for Piglet, but again thankfully...). Eeyor though...yesh...I know, I know: TLG had to chose between 'accuracy' and 'mobility', and chose the former...oh well...
Myself, if/when I get this set (Sesame Street is still higher on the list), I'm adding a 'repaint/reskin' of the hamster from Overwatch's 'Wrecking Ball'...yes, I know: Not the same animal, but I think 'size-wise' and body shape; it'd work...Also, Rabbit's getting a Bluebird from this year's modular 'Police Station'...why? Cuz I'm a sucker for when "Rabbie", gets his little girl back:).
If we need an owl, will the one from Sleeping beauty work?
This is a wonderful set, Pooh definitely helped us all last year.
Although I can’t complain about the minifig selection, it’s funny that two of my kids, separately and unprompted, asked “Where’s the owl?” when I showed them the set. That’s gotta count for something.
This has definitely bumped Sesame Street off my wishlist--if only because Pooh always meant more to me than Big Bird and his friends. Of course I'd be even happier if the minifigures were a little closer to the original Shepherd drawings than to the Disney versions, but actually the Disney Tigger and Eeyore weren't so far off in the first place and I can certainly live with the others. Clearly the animators paid close attention to the original drawings so the tree and house are quite satisfactory even to someone who never saw the movies. There are so many tiny touches that make me smile...maybe not a day 1 purchase, but I'll get it very soon, I'm sure!
Amazing!
Wait! People actually like this set?
I don't understand: the minifig styled figs look horrible and the build is your typical "pretty from afar, but far from pretty" design.
Also who is this for? For adults that will buy this to display and then threaten their children with the punishment of death if they so much as look at it the wrong way?
LEGO missed the mark here -> this could have been a brilliant set if it would have been designed as a playset for children. Now it is nothing more then an irrelevant dustgathering blob of plastic. Shame!
I have no nostalgic attachment to Winnie the Pooh, quite the contrary. As a kid, I always hated it.
So, a 110€ set based on it definitely doesn't appeal to me. Specially when that price and piece count is artificially inflated by throwing in a bunch of 1x1 round tile bees, leaves and other small pieces to try to justify an unjustifiable price.
I can only see myself getting this set if I find it with, at least, a 20% discount.
@Sethro3 said:
"Thanks for the review. The set looks phenomenal! I'm not a fan of Pooh, but I will still buy this set for sure.
Now negative, Pooh looks too slender thanks to the minifigure body. He looks like he is beefy up top, but not in the waste area. They could/should have done a Bombur style covering of the torso with a little plumpness around the waste (new mold of course).
The colors work really well also. I always want something cheaper, but I think I could justify the $100 here. Especially considering Sesame Street is $120 for not many more pieces."
Lego probably thought about using head and body mold but decided against it due to lack of head articulation. I think the figure looks great but mid legs would have defiantly improved the figure. piglet looks great which is a shame because he would have been so much better as a baby fig. I don't see how Lego can make Roo (if they ever doo) at a good scale to his mother when he and piglet are around the same size.
Will there be a GWP available on the 18th?
Was looking at getting this and was wondering what the stud dimensions of Eeyore were.
Really like this set
@CCarmichael said:
"Was looking at getting this and was wondering what the stud dimensions of Eeyore were."
Eeyore's base features 2x3 anti-studs on the underside, with a thickness of about a quarter of a stud-width around that. Including the head, his total length is six studs.
Just finished building the set and, respectfully, I must disagree with the review. The build was fiddly and over-detailed. Never delighted me. And I wanted to feel like the little boy who had a Winnie-the-Pooh stuffed toy on his bed when he was six and seven years old (i.e., me, long ago). Enormously disappointing.