REVIEW: "Johann" a German WWII customised minifigure

[WhiteFang]

Hey everyone,

[ IMPORTANT NOTE: Just to be clear, the minfig in these photos is not the Johann minifig currently on sale at BrickArms.com. While it is similar, the minifig torso design and weapons loadouts are different. --- Will ]

It was my oversight. It took me awhile to notice the difference.

After finishing the earlier BrickArms review, I will like to share with all of you on the latest BrickArms final release for 2010 on these German WWII customised minifigures. I only managed to get hold of one three new customised minifigures among this current wave, known as "Johann".

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Fans of war creations will definitely need to pick this new released minifigure. The minifigure itself is now available for USD$20 which includes a nice custom printed torso plus a few weapons for his mission. Check out the shop link to view its additional details.

A mini operation conducted by Johann

Having to own the 7622 Race for Stolen Treasure's jeep, I find the use of this new customised minifigure very much suitable for him especially based on the given matching colour scheme. Furthermore, I am not much of a builder and this jeep could easily serve its intended purpose for this German solder. At the same time, I did add on a couple of other stuff to complement his operation such as his field pack.

What does this minifigure make of?

It comes with an impressive custom print. This is definitely not like any form of stickered decals. Instead this minifigure was actually printed onto both sides of the torso. Take a look at the back of his torso where you are able to spot his pouch. Whereas, the front of his uniform is equipped with his destructive M24 Stielhandgranate at his waist. You might want to take a very careful look on the hips where the prints are actually combined to form the weapon pouches for his SBO. Very impressive.

What is this solder capable of?

As you can see, Johann is capable of handling multiple roles such as marching his way to the front with his trusty MG42, preparing to load his ammo and engage the enemy. Of course, he could simply threw the M24 to blow the enemies up and runs away with his jeep.

Overall, I am very impressed with the quality of this printed customised minifigure. It is costly to purchase only a minifigure along with the given shipping and you can't really expect to army build a platoon size of these WWII German Solders. However, if you are a true supporter of BrickArms and also a huge fan of these military stuff, then I urge you not to hesiste and grab a few of these, preferably of the same colour to match with your war settings. You couldn't want too many of the different factions moving around. Furthermore, I believe printing onto the minifigure directly is very hard and tedious, so I could like to applaud Will for doing such a great job for our LEGO customisation community. And, for sure, it's only a matter of preference of which you will like to choose and for myself. I love Johann.

Hope you have enjoyed reading this very simple illustrative review.

[XimenaPaulina]

Great pictorial review WhiteFang! The Jeep fits perfectly well the Johann fig, it adds a nice touch to the overall presentation. I like the quality prints on both sides of the torso - very professionally-done. Though I will not be getting this, I'm pretty sure this is a must-have for any lego military builders.

[JopieK]

Johann is of course a fabulous soldier, it must be in the name (though the Dutch version only has one 'n'). Nice review!

[WhiteFang]

I was informed by Will and it took me awhile to realise the difference. Please note the latest amendments for this review and I apologise for any confusion caused.

[ IMPORTANT NOTE: Just to be clear, the minfig in these photos is not the Johann minifig currently on sale at BrickArms.com. While it is similar, the minifig torso design and weapons loadouts are different. --- Will ]

[Mrlegoninja]

I was informed by Will and it took me awhile to realise the difference. Please note the latest amendments for this review and I apologise for any confusion caused.

[ IMPORTANT NOTE: Just to be clear, the minfig in these photos is not the Johann minifig currently on sale at BrickArms.com. While it is similar, the minifig torso design and weapons loadouts are different. --- Will ]

Oh I see. Your fig has one flashlight think on the torso while the other has two.

By the way, I think I was faster than you at spotting it.

[prateek]

Nice. This is a cool figure, but I like Fritz the best.

BTW, if this isn't Johann, how did you end up with this guy?