{"id":24818,"date":"2013-09-13T01:33:58","date_gmt":"2013-09-13T06:33:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.itsalltrue.net\/?p=24818"},"modified":"2013-09-20T22:16:14","modified_gmt":"2013-09-21T03:16:14","slug":"vault-review-lego-minifigures-series-11-decoder","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.itsalltrue.net\/?p=24818","title":{"rendered":"Vault Review: LEGO Minifigures
Series 11 (+ Decoder)"},"content":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s been a while since we\u2019ve done a LEGO Minifigure review here on IAT.\u00a0 These reviews tend to take a lot longer to produce than our normal text breakdown and handful of pictures. \u00a0So it\u2019s sometimes harder to find the time, especially when you\u2019ve got a deadline and other new figures are starting to pile up.\u00a0 But series 11 just started hitting stores and I happened to find it at my local Target over the weekend.<\/p>\n

I would like to get some feedback from everyone though.\u00a0 Would you like to see IAT continue reviewing the LEGO Minifigure series and producing Feel Guides to assist in finding the figures?\u00a0 Let us know what you think down in the comments.<\/p>\n

We\u2019re doing things a bit differently this time.\u00a0 Since the bump codes are changed up between each box, we\u2019re going strictly with the Feel Guide (designed by Manekochan).\u00a0 This little cheat sheet contains silhouettes of the unique and easiest pieces to discern through the package by feeling it.\u00a0 Each silhouette is also the actual size of the piece, so hopefully that will help you compare easier.<\/p>\n

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#1 Barbarian<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
\"\"<\/td>\nI\u2019m not as impressed with the LEGO Barbarian as I hoped to be. I do like that he\u2019s covered in scars and looks ready to take on an entire army, but it still feels like there\u2019s something missing. I wish they would have made more of an allusion to Conan maybe. He does have a nice front and back tampo on his torso though, and then there are his two gladius. Decoding Tip:<\/strong> Feel for the two swords. They\u2019re short and a bit bendy, making them pretty easy to find.<\/td>\n\"\"<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
#2 Scarecrow<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
\"\"<\/td>\nThe Scarecrow is one of my top two favorites in series 11. (I couldn\u2019t decide on just one.) Everything from his happy button-eyed sack cloth face to his tattered and patched shirt and pants make him one of the most detailed figures in this wave. You can even see straw poking out of his shirt and a little tampo patch on his hat. He also gives us a new LEGO animal with the little crow that plugs into the top of his hat with a small peg. Decoding Tip:<\/strong> His long pitchfork is the easiest thing to feel for, but you can also check for the hat which is flat on top.<\/td>\n\"\"<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
#3 Pretzel Girl<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
\"\"<\/td>\nI guess Pretzel Girl is the politically correct way to say beer wench? Of course she doesn\u2019t come with any beer, or even a vague mug. She is a nice looking figure though with the classic corset top and an apron made of the same fabric as LEGO capes. I particularly like hair piece with its two braided ponytails. Not sure if it\u2019s a new piece, but I wouldn\u2019t mind seeing more of it in different colors. Decoding Tip:<\/strong> Her only accessory is the pretzel, and it\u2019s pretty easy to feel out with its unique curves.<\/td>\n\"\"<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
#4 Evil Mech<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
\"\"<\/td>\nThese mech soldiers started showing up with LEGO\u2019s newest space series, Galaxy Squad. But this is the first time we\u2019ve gotten an evil version of this futuristic defender. He has the exact same armor as Series 9\u2019s Battle Mech, but now in a sinister black and green color scheme. Underneath the chest plate is an interesting tampo that displays his gears and internal bits, but I think it\u2019s his head I like most with the skull-like \u201cteeth\u201d and a target symbol for his cyclopean eye. Decoding Tip:<\/strong> Evil Mech comes with a large armor piece and one of those megaphone shaped gun pieces.<\/td>\n\"\"<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
#5 Island Warrior<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
\"\"<\/td>\nWe\u2019ve had LEGO Islanders before, way back with some of the old Pirates themed sets. But those figures didn\u2019t have nearly the amount of detail that modern figs get, and aside from the chief, none of them had tribal masks. This new Island Warrior makes a perfect addition to the previous Hula Girl. He even has a new cool tiki mask that surprisingly attaches to his neck peg and not his head. Decoding Tip:<\/strong> The easiest thing to feel for is his regular sized spear.<\/td>\n\"\"<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
#6 Gingerbread Man<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
\"\"<\/td>\nI think Gingerbread Man easily fits into the category of strange minifigs. It\u2019s his odd Oreo cookie-like head, complete with sandwiched filling that sets him apart from everyone else. He also has a nice amount of detail with the icing decoration, and even small red ginger flecks all over the front of his body. But dispite his happy demeanor, you can tell he\u2019s a bit snarky by his \u201cDunk Me\u201d mug. Decoding Tip:<\/strong> Feel for the mug\u2019s tube-with-a-handle shape.<\/td>\n\"\"<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
#7 Holiday Elf<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
\"\"<\/td>\nThe Holiday Elf makes for a perfect addition to the previous Santa minifigure, even if his slightly creepy face does remind me of the Yellow Kid. But I\u2019m going to have to say this elf might serve an even higher purpose. With his new pointy ears and cap, this figure has high potential of becoming the base for many LEGO Link custom minifigures. Decoding Tip:<\/strong> The elf comes with a uniquely shaped teddy bear, and an easy to decipher two X two brick and flat piece that makes up his present.<\/td>\n\"\"<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
#8 Yeti<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
\"\"<\/td>\nThe Yeti is the other runner up for my favorite figure in series 11. His only new piece is the large head with hair that hangs down over his front and back, but it looks fantastic and even gives him a bit more bulk than the average figure. I especially love his large under bite and somewhat confused expression. His body also has some nice shaggy looking tampo designs. Hopefully we\u2019ll see this guy repainted as a brown Big Foot in a future wave. Decoding Tip:<\/strong> Feel for the Yeti\u2019s only accessory, the small popsicle shaped bar.<\/td>\n\"\"<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
#9 Mountain Climber<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
\"\"<\/td>\nI thought the Mountain Climber was an average City figure until I took a closer look. Instead of a thrill seeker, I was surprised to discover this little figure is actually a mountain rescue worker (check out his little medic symbol). Aside from his crash helmet, he\u2019s loaded up with a bundle of rope made of soft plastic and a pick axe. Decoding Tip:<\/strong> The pick axe is pretty easy to feel out, but that pliable circle of rope is also helpful.<\/td>\n\"\"<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
#10 Welder<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
\"\"<\/td>\nThe Welder is an interesting idea for a character, but I find the figure itself a bit boring. His dirty face and overalls aren\u2019t the most exciting. But he does have a cool welder\u2019s mask that fits over his head like a helmet. There\u2019s also his welding tool, which is one soft piece that attaches to the little orange canister with the warning symbol. Decoding Tip:<\/strong> The easiest thing to feel for is the soft plastic welding tool. It\u2019s very pliable and has that odd curvy shape.<\/td>\n\"\"<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n


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#11 Scientist<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
\"\"<\/td>\nI hate sounding like a broken record, but the Scientist was also another boring figure to me. I prefer my scientists mad, but this one is pretty average. She\u2019s got a white jumpsuit on with a pen and name badge on her breast pocket. I do like the brown ponytail hairpiece, but it\u2019s not new. She does come with two beakers in new colors though, one light blue and one yellow. Decoding Tip:<\/strong> It\u2019s easiest to feel for the beakers and their slim necks that widen out to a large body.<\/td>\n\"\"<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
#12 Saxophone Player<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
\"\"<\/td>\nThe Saxophone Player in the black suit, hat, and sunglasses may not officially be a Blues Brother, but we all know he is. In fact, with his wide face and disheveled yet tight suit jacket, I\u2019m pretty sure he\u2019s supposed to be Joliet Jake. Either way, two of this figure is pretty much mandatory. Decoding Tip:<\/strong> Feel for the brand new saxophone accessory. It\u2019s a bit slippery and tends to get away from you in the package, but it still has a very distinct feel.<\/td>\n\"\"<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
#13 Diner Waitress<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
\"\"<\/td>\nAlthough her cream colored suit looks odd against her yellow skin color, the Diner Waitress \u201cTara\u201d still has a pretty distinct look, especially wither retro styled hair. She comes with the most accessories in the wave: pink skates, a tray, and a glass with \u201cice cream\u201dto add on top. The waitress is also the only figure in the set to get an alternate face on the back of her head, making one side happy and the other pretty disgruntled. Decoding Tip:<\/strong> There are a lot of accessories to feel around for, but the flat oval tray is your best bet.<\/td>\n\"\"<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
#14 Grandma<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
\"\"<\/td>\nI think this little Grandma is a bit of a cat lover. Not only does she have cat patterns sewn onto her sweater, but she also comes with a little cat figure to look after. Granny also comes with a large basket\/purse (the same one that came with Red Riding Hood), that feels like it should be carrying balls of yarn. Decoding Tip:<\/strong> The cat has a distinct shape that can be hard to identify, so go with the pliable plastic of the large purse.<\/td>\n\"\"<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
#15 Constable<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
\"\"<\/td>\nI think the Constable takes second place of my favorite figures in this series. He\u2019s a pretty simple figure, but I love his old-style British police uniform and large mustache face. Somehow he can have either a stern or happy look depending on what angle you see that mustache from. Decoding Tip:<\/strong> The Constable comes with a new pointy helmet, but it\u2019s easier to pick out his small rounded baton.<\/td>\n\"\"<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
#16 Lady Robot<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
\"\"<\/td>\nThe original windup robot was a great idea for a minifig, but this Lady version has to be the most disturbing figure out of the entire run. The odd use of makeup to give it more feminine features only makes it more bizarre. And then there\u2019s the strange pink \u201cgarments\u201d and weird boob dials. She\u2019s like a robot who\u2019s trying to appear attractive to humans, yet she has no real concept of what that means. Decoding Tip:<\/strong> Feel for the square head or large windup key. But be warned, she\u2019ll kill you in your sleep if you don\u2019t return her affection!<\/td>\n\"\"<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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