Masked Builder Posted March 16, 2014 The LEGO Movie Press Kit. Those words send collectors running. When I heard that I was getting one I was ecstatic, I was also hoping Benny was in it. I also wasn't sure what to expect, this set wasn't well documented, but I knew it would be something good. A HUGE thank you to LEGO for sending me this set. (And 30280, 30281, and 30282) I am very privileged to have gotten to review these sets. Set Information: Name: The LEGO Movie Press Kit Set Number: N/A Pieces: 168 Price: N/A Ages: N/A Minifigures: 9 Theme: The LEGO Movie Year of Release: 2014 Brickset Flickr Set Box: I was sent The LEGO Movie Press Kit, I wasn't sure what was going to be in it, but this is what was in it! Read the other reviews: 30280, 30281, and 30282. While box is technically correct, it is really a tin. Which is unusual as I do not believe that LEGO has packaged a set in a tin before. Surprisingly, this set has some information on it, part count, name, and age suggestion. The image is The LEGO Movie's main poster, which seems fitting. The back is covered in warnings, as well as the first poster we got for The LEGO Movie, showing Emmet. One of the sides of the sleeve shows Batman, Benny, Good/Bad Cop, Metal Beard, and Unikitty. As well as their names and the actors names that voice them. The other side is the same, however it lists, Emmet, Wyld Style, Vitruvius, and President Business. The lid of the tin has a sticker on it, with the LEGO logo and The LEGO Movie logo. Contents: Inside there is the bag of parts, the instruction manual, and the piece of cardboard for the background. The front shows The LEGO Movie logo on a stage screen with the curtain pulled back. This side shows the curtain closed if you want to display it that way. The pile of parts! The bag was quite full. Manual: The front of the manual has a very roughly rendered image of the set. If you notice Wyld Style doesn't have her hair print, but Wonder Woman has her decoration... The instructions for the set are presented on a blue brick background, which is quite pleasing and simple. Someone would ask for this eventually, so here is the part page! The back just has the blue brick background and the LEGO logo. Minifigures: Since there are nine minifigures in this set, we shall go though them by the row they are sitting in. First up we have, Wyld Style, Emmet, and Batman. My bag was open and my Wyld Style hood was missing. (Kim if you're reading this, could I get another?) But it almost works better this way, she can sit in her chair better. I am still fond of Wyld Style's hoodie, it just looks good. All three figures have back print, which is a bit unusual for minifigures. You notice Emmet's alternate expression here. With their headgear removed, you can see their alternate expressions. Emmet is really freaking out. Next is Good/Bad Cop, President Business, and Wonder Woman. Wonder Woman is exactly the same as her LEGO set self. Bad Cop's badge has the same logo as the bots from the movie. President Business is a fun minifigure, I quite like his very blocky hair. Wonder Woman and Bad Cop have back print. Bad cop is a rather rare figure, and his helmet is a new mold. President Business has his robot head for his alternate expression. Vitruvius, Ice Cream Jo, and the Gallant Guard. I was very excited to get Vitruvius, he's a very pivotal character in the movie. The others I wasn't super interested in but would come to like. Ice Cream Jo, and the Gallant Guard have fitting back print. Vitruvius' hair is very complex. Only Vitruvius has an alternate expression, a rather sad one too. His tye-dye t-shirt is neat too. The Build: Four steps in and you've only just started on building the base. A few steps later the first row is taking shape. Midway through, the theater is taking shape. More of the layers for the chairs are added. Each minifigure had it's own instruction page, then you added them. Finished Model: I think this model is meant to be viewed with all of the minifigures on it. Otherwise, it's just a bunch of generic parts. The fun thing with this model is that there was a promotional stand where you could put your face in a hole and be "in" the scene. Wonder Woman doesn't fit in her chair quite right. The simple way LEGO built the background in, is quite good. I would like to see more of this and less stickered parts. Vitruvius' hair fits nicely over the chair so he can sit! Conclusion: This set is an interesting conundrum. It wasn't available to the public so I think it is a must like set for me. That said, it isn't all that bad as a minifigure pack. I really like that LEGO didn't use a sticker for the background. As a promotional item, it does its job well. A bunch of minifigures from the movie, and the logo prominently displayed. Ratings: Playability: 0/10 No play value at all in this. Unless you just like minifigures. Design: 8/10 I'm giving this a rather high rating as I really like the use of the cardboard piece. Price: 0/10 Price isn't applicable here. Minifigures: 10/10 The sheer number of figures that are in this set is great, several of them are rather rare too. Parts: 5/10 Nothing super special in this set. Total: 23/50 30 Again big thanks to LEGO for making this review possible! You can read the other reviews: 30280, 30281, and 30282 Like this review? Want to learn how to make good reviews? Then join the Reviewers Academy! , Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toby Adams Posted March 16, 2014 Nice review 'Masked Builder'! I wonder if this set is intended for hardcore collectors fans of TLM figures who are not intending to get the other sets. And also one last thing, why does Lord Buisness have his helemet print on one side of the head beacuse, he hasn't got his suit in this set. What an odity! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lightningtiger Posted March 16, 2014 (edited) Excellent review 'MB', neat seating build and great collection of characters from the film.......I'm not sure since this is a media pack that any of these will hit the market any time soon. Perhaps they'll become giveaways for radio station promo's ? Brick On Review On 'MB'......because everything is AWESOME ! Edited March 16, 2014 by lightningtiger Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paul_delahaye Posted March 16, 2014 Why would the screen be behind the characters, makes no sense? Assume this represents the characters watching their own film at the cinema Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Clone OPatra Posted March 16, 2014 I wonder if this set is intended for hardcore collectors fans of TLM figures who are not intending to get the other sets. And also one last thing, why does Lord Buisness have his helemet print on one side of the head beacuse, he hasn't got his suit in this set. What an odity! This set was intended as a special token for press, not for collectors. Hardcore collectors, as you call them, would probably get all the sets anyhow.As to Lord Business, LEGO just stuck in set-versions of all the minifigures. That's the way Lord Business comes in the Lair, so that's the way he is here. It would have been more odd if they'd created a new Lord Business face just for this set! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toby Adams Posted March 16, 2014 This set was intended as a special token for press, not for collectors. Hardcore collectors, as you call them, would probably get all the sets anyhow. As to Lord Business, LEGO just stuck in set-versions of all the minifigures. That's the way Lord Business comes in the Lair, so that's the way he is here. It would have been more odd if they'd created a new Lord Business face just for this set! But they should have made lord buisness exclusive but thats just me . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jody Meyer Posted March 16, 2014 I wonder if this will come to Canada....or online....nice review, i would get just for the minifig's. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HardHatEric Posted March 16, 2014 Shouldn't price be 10/10 sine you got it for free, or am I wrong here? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
akunthita Posted March 16, 2014 Nice review. One thing I would like to mention is that this set actually have several versions. Some comes with an insertable card with a different design, also the minifigs and accessories can be different. I know someone who has the same kit but with Benny included instead of the knight. Also, Huw at Brickset got the same assortment of minifigs as you did, but got Batman's cape and Wyldstyle's hood included. I'm not sure what makes the difference, perhaps it is regional. I have the same version as you do. ;) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
into the blue Posted March 16, 2014 What a great little set. Tempted to get one. Let's have a quick look on eBay to see what they go for... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LEGO-MOVIE-PROMO-PRESS-KIT-TIN-THEATRE-SET-9-MINIFIGURES-RARE-/121296293312?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1c3dd28dc0 Oof! Never mind! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KingPixels Posted March 16, 2014 I wish LEGO would release more minifigs with the same skin tone as Vitruvius. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Legogal Posted March 16, 2014 Agreed! Vitruvius is my favorite character, and I love his skin tone, too. Wish they would make more figs in that color. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WhiteFang Posted March 17, 2014 A fine and detailed review! Great to see this review completed! Awesome, even though there is no special minifigures in here, but it is an one-stop set which feature almost all of the main characters in here! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dr_spock Posted March 17, 2014 (edited) Fine review. Just noticed they have fleshies mixed with yellow in a set. Edited March 17, 2014 by dr_spock Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DPrime Posted March 17, 2014 I would love to get this, but I assume aftermarket prices will be crazy... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Israel Hands Posted March 17, 2014 They are crazy, but it's not too costly to make your own. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Laservampire Posted March 19, 2014 Is it possible to get a hi-rez scan of both sides of the cardboard sheet? And the dimensions of it? I'm sure people would love to print their own as it's a great display piece but hard to get! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zorglorfian Posted March 21, 2014 This would have been cool to have (as I collect minifigs) and it also would have been cool to have Metalbeard's human form here. :/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
