LEGO® pilot figure

review by Sean Bratton on Apr 1 2005

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April Fools Day 2005

 

LEGO enthusiasts have been using mini-figures for years. We have only recently seen limited use of these figures in our hobby, and even then mainly for use with civilian vehicle models.

LEGO has brought us a lovely little item in plastic - a pilot. This is beautifully cast with exquisite detail. The face and uniform details are finely printed and perfectly on register.  The figure could be easily painted to suit what ever era you need.  If one so desired, by switching out the helmet, accessories and perhaps some careful painting a variety of other occupations could be modeled - ground crew, paramedics, lawyers, discussion group moderators or even Monty Python characters!

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The casting is a multi-piece, with the pilot's helmet being really clever stuff - it is interchangeable with any of the multitude or LEGO mini-figures available. The arms and legs can be carefully positioned to suit their setting due to the flexible nature of the figure - but don't move it about too much after painting!  Even the hand will accept a wide variety of LEGO mini-tools and accessories.

Despite the fact that this is a multi-piece accessory, the instructions are very nice. There are tips on how to pose the figure.  This pilot will look great in a bang seat, resting on a wing walkway, sitting in Starbucks or in a similar setting.  It will really help fill up those empty LEGO cockpits.
 
Highly recommended with no disadvantages.


Sean

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