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After 20 years, Prince of Persia is finally making the jump from video game to silver screen. A toy line was a given, but I was excited to hear that Lego also picked up the license. I found a few of the sets at TRU this week and have them up for review. Since the movie hasn\u2019t hit theatres yet, I’ll keep the level of information on par with what you would see in a trailer. For this review, I\u2019ll be taking a look at #7569 Desert Attack & #7570 Ostrich Race. <\/p>\n
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<\/center><\/p>\nFirst up, we have the smallest set in the theme, Desert Attack. This set contains fifty-seven pieces and clocks in at about eleven dollars. The set is a pretty good deal for an impulse buy or if you\u2019re just \u201ctrying out\u201d this new theme. What makes it a great deal is the four minifigures it comes with: Dastan, a Claw Hassansin, a Hatchet Hassansin, and an unfortunate skeleton that warns of past failures. <\/p>\n
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<\/center><\/p>\nI have to admit, I am most impressed with Dastan. Not only has the Lego Group captured a caricature Jake Gyllenhaal\u2019s cocky smile, but the back of his head gives us a similarly accurate angry\/fighting face. Coupled with his new wind-blown \u201chero\u201d hair, the minifigure springs to life with emotion. But that\u2019s just the head. I was also impressed with the printing on Dastan\u2019s costume. It\u2019s incredibly detailed with intricate patterns, gold highlights, and a sash printed around his waist. Last, is a new piece designed to hold both his swords. I know that the Ninja\u2019s from years back had a clip to hold their weapons, but this double scabbard is an improvement. It fit on the minifigure like a normal backpack, but it doesn\u2019t take up that much space and keeps the figure from looking bulky. And it\u2019s angled just right to allow him to ride his horse without problems. He\u2019s a standout in a set with some nice minifigures. <\/p>\n
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<\/center><\/p>\nEven though Dastan is my favorite, the Hassansin\u2019s turned out great. Each one has a different costume, which is a nice touch of individuality you don\u2019t always see in Lego army builders. Each figure sports a unique face, with what looks like metal pieces that are either scarred or covering up parts of their heads. Unfortunately, the turbans hide these details slightly. The Claw Hassansin comes with two Wolverine-like weapons. Finally, there\u2019s the skeleton, which isn\u2019t anything special. Typically, Lego doesn\u2019t count the skeletons as minifigures, but I am for this review. I did find it interesting that he comes with the dangling arms instead of the articulated ones. I guess that\u2019s to point out he is actually dead unlike some of the other Lego skeletons.<\/p>\n
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<\/center><\/p>\nThis set also includes a scorpion and a snake, which we\u2019ve seen before, and Dastan\u2019s horse. Even though the horse is the traditional mold, it has an impressive, detailed print of a bridle and covering across both sides. The intricate pattern is reminiscent of a Persian rug down to the tassels. The only thing, I found disappointing was that the printing didn\u2019t cover the horse\u2019s back.<\/p>\n
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<\/center><\/p>\nLast, we have the \u201cplayset\u201d. This is such a simple piece that it was almost an afterthought in a set I bought for the minifigures. It does come with a brown bush and gray plant, which you don\u2019t see in those colors too often, and there is a hatch to open up and discover treasure (or a scorpion if your character is unlucky). So it\u2019s not all bad, but it\u2019s definitely not what you\u2019re buying this set for.<\/p>\n
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<\/center><\/p>\nNext up we have the Ostrich Race. This set costs about twenty dollars and contains 169 pieces. I think the biggest draw in this set will be the ostriches. This is the first time Lego has made an ostrich, and it turned out great. Not only do they add some well needed animal diversity to the Lego world, but these guys are articulated. I\u2019d expected them to be one molded piece, but they have a cut joint at the base of their necks that allow the head\/neck to turn. I have to say, I really appreciated this little bonus. It really gives the ostriches a little personality.<\/p>\n
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<\/center><\/p>\nAnother reason people are going to pick up this set is for Dastan\u2019s naked chest piece. Before now, people had to pay fifty dollars for the Lego Indiana Jones \u201cFight on the Flying Wing\u201d set to get the half-naked German Mechanic. That adds up when you just want a few shirtless minifigures. But now, for a much more reasonable price, you can make any Lego man the \u201cHero of the Beach\u201d.<\/p>\n
This set also comes with the Ostrich Jockey, who seems a little cocky if you ask me. Maybe it\u2019s because he\u2019s got that cool black pirate cap on? Or, it could be his snazzy jacket with the gold buttons? Either way, I don\u2019t think Dastan is worried.<\/p>\n
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<\/center><\/p>\nThen there\u2019s Sheik Amar. Something tells me Amar puts a little too much faith in his unnamed Jockey. Why else would his other face be so sad? Maybe he\u2019s not happy with the only clothes left in his closet. I love the detail on his clothing. From the front, he\u2019s a well respected business man, but from the back he looks like a homeless ragamuffin. The detail on the pattern and stitching is great to see, but it makes me wonder why a Sheik can\u2019t afford better clothing?<\/p>\n
Another small thing I liked was the new mold for the whip that came with this set. Unlike the Indiana Jones whip that was curled, this one\u2019s unfurled. It\u2019ll make a great piece for carriage drivers or vampire killers. Plus it\u2019s a lot more practical for display than the curled one.<\/p>\n
Something else I was impressed with is that the ostrich corrals have an action feature. There is a lever that runs down the middle, separating the two pens. When pulled back, both pens open, starting the race fairly. No Ostrich Jockey cheating here!<\/p>\n
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<\/center><\/p>\nAll together, this set is definitely worth twenty dollars. Admittedly, unless you\u2019re really into ostrich racing, there isn\u2019t much here playset wise, but you still get a lot of unique pieces , accessories, and figures to make it worth the money.<\/p>\n
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