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Page contents
- Collectible printed tiles
- 75636 Windmill Village Hut
- 75637 Buggy the Clown's Circus Tent
- 75638 Battle at Arlong Park
- 75639 The Going Merry Pirate Ship
- 75640 The Baratie Floating Restaurant





Collectible printed tiles
- Tile 2 x 3 with Wanted Poster print in Tan (6544199)
The instruction booklet shows all 8 possible designs, but there's clearly no guarantee of getting a full set – or even much variety – in a single box. Just look at my selection from 75640!
I can't quite get on board with this decision to randomize these collectible items across multiple sets. I'm not a One Piece fan myself, but even so, the tiles I received in the largest and most expensive of the 5 sets didn’t feel like the most exciting or desirable options. While I’m lucky to have received these sets from The LEGO Group, if I’d paid out of pocket I would have been pretty disappointed that I didn't get a complete set of tiles, and got so many duplicates in the Baratie.
75636 Windmill Village Hut
New moulds
- 1x Hair Short, Curly in Black (6537943 | 7369)
- 1x Straw Hat with Dark Red Band pattern in Bright Light Yellow (6539950 | 112531)
- 1x Straw Straw Hat with Dark Red Hair, Dark Red Band pattern (6559949 | 112400)
New prints and minifigures
Luffy
- 1x Minifig Head in Nougat (6544126)
- 1x Torso in White (6553077)
Shanks
- 1x Minifig Head in Nougat (6544128)
- 1x Torso in White (6554871)
Makino
- 1x Torso in Dark Red (6554756)
Recolours
- 1x Brick Curved 1 x 2 x 1 with Curved Top in Tan (6538178 | 5841)
- 2x Crown / Flower / Egg Shell Half in Dark Purple (6549555 | 39262)
- 1x Boat / Rowing Boat 14 x 5 x 2 with Oarlocks [No Hollow Inside Studs] in Medium Nougat (6557679 | 21301)
- 1x Hair Ponytail Long with Side Bangs in Dark Green (6554747 | 62696)
- 1x Hair Mid Length, Parted in Dark Red (6554760 | 3277)
Sticker sheet
Rare elements
- 1 x Minifig Head Madam Malkin, Dark Pink Lips, Stern Smile/Open Mouth Happy in Warm Tan (6486028 | 108566)
- 4 x Cone 1 x 1 [Top Groove] in Dark Brown (6512546 | 59900)
- 1 x Bar 2L with Stop in Center in Sand Green (6546184 | 78258)
- 4 x Window 1 x 4 x 3 without Shutter Tabs in Dark Orange (6522738 | 60594)
- 1 x Hips and Legs Under Dress/Robe in Dark Bluish Gray (6283991 | 36036)
The model
75637 Buggy the Clown's Circus Tent
New moulds
- 1x Plant, Pear in Lime (6541584 | 5822)
- 1x Katana with Neck Bracket in White (6557681 | 7373)
Pear
- 1x Straw Hat with Dark Red Band pattern in Bright Light Yellow (6539950 | 112531)
- 1x Headwear, Bandana in Black (6537948 | 7374)
- 1x Hat, Pirate with Dark Azure Ponytails, White Skull and Bones print in Orange (6544147 | 113236)
- 1x Hair Short, Curly in Black (6537943 | 7369)
- 1x Hair Mid Length, Wavy in Bright Light Orange (6537944 | 7370)
New prints & minifigures
Luffy
- 1x Minifig Head in Nougat (6544140)
- 1x Torso in Dark Red (6552624)
- 1x Legs in Dark Blue (6544136)
Nami
- 1x Minifig Head in Nougat (6544142)
- 1x Torso in White (6553156)
- 1x Legs in Orange (6544144)
Zoro
- 1x Minifig Head in Medium Nougat (6544134)
- 1x Torso in Dark Blue (6553364)
Buggy
- 1x Minifig Head in Nougat (6544137)
- 1x Torso in Medium Nougat (6554124)
- 1x Legs in Medium Nougat (6544139)
Recolours
- 1x Tile 1 x 2 with Stud Notch Right in Dark Azure (6551378 | 5092)
- 1x Tile 1 x 2 with Stud Notch Left in Dark Azure (6551377 | 5091)
- 2x Plate Special 3 x 4 with 1 x 4 Center Studs in Medium Nougat (6528536 | 88646)
- 2x Hand, Thing in White (6547212 | 5786)
- 1x Hair Swept Left Tousled in Bright Green (6553224 | 23186)
Sticker sheet
Rare elements
- 1 x Brick Arch 1 x 8 x 2 Raised in Black (6533765 | 16577 , 40296) in 1 set
- 2 x Tile 1 x 2 with Stud Notch Right in Blue (6535149 | 5092) in 2 sets
- 2 x Tile 1 x 2 with Stud Notch Left in Bright Green (6534935 | 5091) in 2 sets
- 1 x Steering Wheel Small, 2 x 2 [Reinforced] in Red (6527648 | 16091) in 1 set
The model
75638 Battle at Arlong Park
New Moulds & Prints
- 1x Animal, Snail in Nougat (6546479 | 7443)
- 1x Technic Ball Joint with print in Light Bluish Gray (6544160)
- 1x Hat, Ushanka with Long Hair Black pattern in Dark Tan (6544148 | 113237)
- 1x Bandana with Dark Brown Dreadlocks Pattern in Dark Green (6555225 | 112428)
- 1x Straw Hat with Dark Red Band pattern in Bright Light Yellow (6539950 | 112400)
- 1x Hair Short, Curly in Black (6537943 | 7369)
- 1x Hair Mid Length, Wavy in Bright Light Orange (6537944 | 7370)
New minifigures
- 1x Minifig Head in Nougat (6544152)
- 1x Torso in Dark Red (6545350)
- 1x Legs in Dark Blue (6544136)
Nami
- 1x Minifig Head in Light Nougat (6544131)
- 1x Torso in Yellowish Green (6553192)
Usopp
- 1x Minifig Head in Nougat (6544153)
- 1x Torso in Black (6564022)
Arlong
- 1x Minifig Head in Medium Lavender (6544158)
- 1x Torso in Bright Light Orange (6553743)
Chu
- 1x Minifig Head in Medium Azure (6544155)
- 1x Torso in Blue (6553847)
Recolours
- 1x Brick 2 x 8 in Dark Blue (6482811 | 3007)
- 1x Brick Round 2 x 2 Dome Top, Vented Stud in Dark Tan (6429067 | 3262)
- 8x Brick Curved, Internal Double, 3 x 3 with 1/3 Inverted Cutout, Corner in Dark Red (6550998 | 73682)
- 1x Weapon Slingshot in Bright Green (6551001 | 19900)
- 1x Bag / Messenger Pouch with Long Strap in Bright Light Orange (6551005 | 61976)
Sticker sheet
Rare elements
- 1 x Dish 6 x 6 Inverted (Radar) with Solid Studs in Tan (6215603, 6396012 | 44375b) in 3 other sets
- 4 x Tile 6 x 6 with Bottom Tubes in Tan (6272112 | 10202) in other 1 set
- 4 x 20482 Tile Round 1 x 1 with Hollow Bar in Green (6535694 | 20482 , 31561) in 1 other set
- 1 x Plant, Flower Stem with Bottom Bar in Dark Green (6498565 | 24855) in 3 other sets
- 4 x Brick Special 1 x 2 x 1 2/3 with Four Studs on 2 Sides in White (6544445 | 80796) in 1 other set
- 1 x Slope Curved 4 x 2 No Studs in Dark Tan (6526070 | 93606) in 1 other set
- 4 x Plate 3 x 3 Corner in Light Bluish Gray (6547152 | 77844) inn 2 other sets
- 6 x Plate Special 1 x 2 with Clip Vertical on End in Dark Tan (6540811 | 78256) in 3 other sets
The model
75639 The Going Merry Pirate Ship
- Release date: 01 August 2025
- Pieces: 1376
Price: US$139.99/ £119.99/ 129.99€
New moulds
- 1x Straw Hat with Dark Red Band pattern in Bright Light Orange (6537816 | 112531)
- 1x Hair Mid Length, Wavy in Bright Light Orange (6537944 | 7370)
- 1x Hair, Mid Length Wavy, Parted in Bright Light Yellow (6537946 | 7372)
- 1x Bandana with Dark Brown Dreadlocks Pattern in Coral (6538279 | 112428)
- 1x Headwear, Bandana in Black (6537948 | 7374)
- 1x Katana with Neck Bracket in White (6557681 | 7373)
- 1x Sails in Tan (6561577 | 114428)
- 2x Flag in Black (6561579 | 114429)
New prints & minifigures
Luffy
- 1x Minifig Head in Nougat (6544140)
- 1x Torso in Dark Red (6552624)
- 1x Legs in Dark Blue (6544136)
Nami
- 1x Minifig Head in Light Nougat (6544142)
- 1x Torso in White (6553156)
- 1x Legs in Orange (6544144)
Zoro
- 1x Minifig Head in Medium Tan (6544134)
- 1x Torso in Tan (6553268)
Sanji
- 1x Minifig Head in Light Nougat (6544201)
- 1x Torso in Black (6553487)
Usopp
- 1x Minifig Head in Medium Brown (6544153)
- 1x Torso in Reddish Brown (6553528)
- 1x Legs in Reddish Brown (6544197)
Recolours
- 1x Weapon Slingshot in Bright Green (6551001 | 19900)
- 1x Bag / Messenger Pouch with Long Strap in Bright Light Orange (6551005 | 61976)
- 1x Hair Swept Left Tousled [Plain] in Bright Green (6553224 | 23186)
- 2x Brick Arch 1 x 4 x 3 in Reddish Brown (6554333 | 80543)
- 1x Brick Special 2 x 2 with Grooves and Axle Hole in Dark Tan (6546101 | 90258)
- 3x Wedge Sloped 45° 3 x 3 Left in Reddish Brown (6554327 | 42862)
- 3x Wedge Sloped 45° 3 x 3 Right in Reddish Brown (6554325 | 48165)
- 2x Ribbed Hose, 14L / 11.2cm in White (6554448)
- 2x Brick Curved 2 x 2 with Curved Front, 2 Studs in White (6554300 | 7037)
Sticker sheet
Rare elements
- 8 x Cable, Flexible 21L with 2 Connectors and Bars in Medium Nougat (6504266 | 2630) in 2 other sets
- 4 x Hinge Plate 1 x 4 Swivel Top / Base - Hollow Clip [Complete Assembly] in Dark Orange (6533074 | 1927) in 1 other set
- 1 x Wedge Curved 10 x 3 Left in Reddish Brown (6266297 | 50955) in 1 other set
- 1 x Wedge Curved 10 x 3 Right in Reddish Brown (6266295 | 50956) in 1other set
- 2 x Slope Curved 4 x 2 No Studs in Reddish Brown (6541873 | 93606) in 2 other sets
- 1 x Boat, Anchor - Two Top Holes in Pearl Dark Grey (6492479 | 28979, 95354) 1 other set
- 1 x Wedge Plate 2 x 4 27° Left in Reddish Brown (6503728 | 65429) in 3 other sets
- 1 x Wedge Plate 2 x 4 27° Right in Reddish Brown (6503729 | 65426) in 3 other sets
- 2 x Bracket 2 x 2 with 1 x 2 Vertical Studs in Dark Blue (6547107 | 41682) 1 other set
- 2 x Door Frame 1 x 4 x 6 Type 2 in Dark Orange (6522740 | 40289, 60596) in 3 other sets
- 1 x Wedge Curved 6 x 2 Left, Smooth Inner Walls in Reddish Brown (6523972 | 5830) in 2 other sets
- 1 x 5711 Wedge Curved 6 x 2 Right, Smooth Inner Walls in Reddish Brown (6501129 | 5711) in 3 other sets
- 2 x Plate Special 1 x 3 Rounded with 3 Open Studs in Dark Bluish Gray (6543014 | 77850) in 3 other sets
- 2 x Bracket 5 x 1 x 1 1/3 in Reddish Brown (6559242 | 5712) in 1 other set
- 1 x Brick Curved 1 x 2 x 1 2/3 with 1 Cutout in Reddish Brown (6551997 | 5907) in 2 other sets
- 2 x Axle Hose, Soft 16L in White (3220201, 6446086 | 32202) 2 other sets
The model
75639 The Going Merry Pirate Ship is easily my favourite of the five LEGO One Piece sets.
Building the ship was an absolute joy, with a fully furnished cabin and galley, plus clever techniques used to create the ram figurehead and achieve the angled shaping at the stern.
The designers have made excellent use of every inch of the vessel, packing in as much playability as possible. Alongside the detailed brick-built interior, various sections of the ship can be lifted or slid out to reveal a bounty of accessories and hidden details.
Rounding out the set is a full crew of Straw Hat Pirates, meaning you’re ready to set sail on the seven seas straight out of the box.
75640 The Baratie Floating Restaurant
- Release date: 1 August 2025
- Pieces: 3402
Price: US$329.99/ £269.99/ 299.99€
New moulds
- 1x Animal, Snail in Nougat (6546479 | 7443)
- 1x Technic Ball Joint with print in Light Bluish Gray (6544160)
- 1x Bandana with Dark Brown Dreadlocks Pattern in Coral (6538279 | 112428)
- 1x Straw Hat, Black Hair in Bright Light Orange (6537816 | 112400
- 1x Headwear, Bandana in Black (6537948 | 7374)
- 1x Hair, Mid Length Wavy, Parted in Bright Light Yellow (6537946 | 7372)
- 1x Hair Mid Length, Wavy in Bright Light Orange (6537944 | 7370)
- Apologies, this is not a new mould but a recolour: 1x Hair Bowl Cut and Parted in Center in Bright Pink (6553742 | 38800, 5961, 86370)
- 1x Minifig Neckwear Moustache, Braided in Ochre Yellow (6537949 | 7375)
- 1x Weapon Sword, Curve with Wide Hilt in Pearl Dark Grey (6537942 | 7368)
- 1x Katana with Neck Bracket in White (6557681 | 7373)
Recolours
- 1x Bag / Messenger Pouch with Long Strap in Bright Light Orange (6551005 | 61976) in 75639
- 2x Brick Round Corner 5 x 5 x 3 1/3 Quarter Dome Top [Plain] in White (6546159 | 76776)
- 1x Windscreen 1 x 10 x 4 in Reddish Brown (6553544 | 65735)
- 2x Hair Ponytail and Swept Sideways Fringe in Sand Green (6557464 | 87990)
- 2x Torso, Sand Green Arms and Hands [Plain] in Sand Green (6559371 | 76382)
- 2x Brick Curved 1 x 2 x 1 with Curved Top in Tan (6538178 | 5841) also in 75639
- 3x Brick Special 2 x 2 with Grooves and Axle Hole in Dark Tan (6546101 | 90258) in 75639
- 2x Brick Round Corner 5 x 5 Macaroni with 1/3 Inner Side in Dark Tan (6546160 | 5532)
- 6x Brick Round 2 x 2 D. Tube with 45° Elbow and Axle Holes (Crossholes) at Each End [LONG] in Pearl Gold (6473691 | 5489)
- 3x Brick Curved 2 x 4 x 1 in Pearl Gold (6543122 | 5842)
- 1x Hair Flat Top, Short with Straight Even Side Sections in Ochre Yellow (6554483 | 25379)
- 1x Hair Short Bob Cut in Bright Light Yellow (6553745 | 62711)
- 1x Hair Swept Left Tousled [Plain] in Bright Green (6553224 | 23186) also in 75637 and 75639
New prints & minifigures
The Straw Hat Pirates Crew
Luffy
- 1x Minifig Head with print in Nougat (6544152)
- 1x Torso with print in Dark Red (6552624)
- 1x Legs with print in Dark Blue (6544136)
Nami
- 1x Minifig Head with print in Light Nougat (6544142)
- 1x Torso with print in White (6553156)
- 1x Legs with print in Orange (6544144)
Zoro
- 1x Minifig Head with print in Light Nougat (6544140)
- 1x Torso with print in Dark Blue (6553364)
Sanji
- 1x Minifig Head with print in Light Nougat (6544201)
- 1x Torso with print in White (6553497)
Usopp
- 1x Minifig Head with print in Medium Brown (6544153)
- 1x Torso with print in Reddish Brown (6553528)
- 1x Legs with print in Reddish Brown (6544197)
Villains and secondary characters
Garp
- 1x Minifig Head with print in Light Nougat (6544192)
- 1x Torso with print in White (6554411)
Dracule Mihawk
- 1x Minifig Head with print in Light Nougat (6544189)
- 1x Torso with print in Black (6554424)
- 1x Legs with print in Black (6544191)
Helmeppo & Koby
- 1x Minifig Head with print in Light Nougat (6544194)
- 1x Minifig Head with print in Light Nougat (6544176)
- 2x Torso with print in White (6553744)
Zeff
- 1x Minifig Head with print in Light Nougat (6544187)
- 1x Torso with print in White (6554505)
Sticker sheet
Rare elements
- 2 x Brick Round 2 x 2 Dome Top, Vented Stud in Reddish Orange (6541332 | 3262)
- 2 x Brick Round Corner 5 x 5 x 3 1/3 Quarter Dome Top [Plain] in White (6334266 | 76776) previously available on B&P in 2022
- 2 x Brick Arch 1 x 3 x 1 2/3 Curved Top in Tan (6534955 | 5843)
- 2 x Tile Round 2 x 2 Half Circle in Dark Blue (6536139 | 5520)
- 1 x Road Sign Clip-on 2 x 2 Round in Dark Green (6535851 | 65570, 30261)
- 6 x Brick Curved 1 x 2 x 1 2/3 with 1 Cutout in Pearl Gold (6548967, 6500455 | 5907)
- 1 x Slope 18° 2 x 1 x 2/3 in Dark Brown (6509391 | 5404)
- 1 x Brick Round 2 x 2 Dome Top, Hollow Stud in Trans-Green (6516358 | 40528, 30367c)
- 2 x Tile 2 x 6 in Sand Green (6529252 | 69729)
- 2 x Slope 1 x 4 with 1 x 2 Cutout in Red (6555133 | 5654)
- 2 x Plate Round Corner 5 x 5 with 4 x 4 Round Cutout in Reddish Brown (6528540 | 80015)
- 4 x Wedge Plate 6 x 2 Left in Reddish Brown (6503732 | 78443)
- 4 x Wedge Plate 6 x 2 Right in Reddish Brown (6503733 | 78444)
- 1 x Hair Spiked in Light Bluish Gray (6533186, 6350330 | 18228, 98385)
- 1 x Left Leg, Reddish Brown Right Pirate Peg Leg, and Dark Bluish Grey Hips in Dark Bluish Gray (6552741 | 84637)
- 1 x Tile 1 x 2 with Stud Notch Left in Tan (6536100 | 5091)
- 1 x Tile 1 x 2 with Stud Notch Right in Tan (6491421 | 5092)
- 20 x Tile Round 2 x 2 with Hole in Pearl Gold (6213773 | 15535)
- 1 x Wedge Plate 2 x 2 Left in Pearl Gold (6498728 | 24299)
- 1 x Wedge Plate 2 x 2 Right in Pearl Gold (6498729 | 24307)
- 14 x Brick Special 1 x 1 with Headlight in Dark Turquoise (4121629, 6491443 | 4070)
- 1 x Door 1 x 4 x 6 Smooth with Chamfered Handle Plinth in Dark Turquoise (6376430 | 35291)
- 3 x Seat / Chair 2 x 2 in Dark Turquoise (6495897 | 4079)
- 8 x Minifig Head Plain [Vented Stud - 2 Holes] in Sand Green (6454728 | 3274, 28621)
- 2 x Slope 45° 2 x 1 Inverted with 2/3 Cutout in Sand Green (6534954 | 2310)
- 2 x Tail, Mermaid Curved Right [Plain] in Sand Green (6437359 | 76125, 75648)
- 4 x Tile 4 x 4 Curved, Macaroni in Sand Green (6475579, 6177823 | 3477, 27507)
- 1 x Wheel Arch, Mudguard, 1 1/2 x 6 x 1 [Arch Extended] in Sand Green (6484673, 6008332 | 4925, 62361)
- 4 x Brick Round Corner 5 x 5 Macaroni with 1/3 Inner Side in Dark Orange (6475329 | 5532)
- 1 x Shield Ovoid with Grip [Plain] in Trans-Purple (6099815, 4609181, 6375260 | 30947, 92747)
- 2 x Plate 2 x 16 in Reddish Brown (6527823 | 4282)
- 1 x Slope Curved 4 x 2 No Studs in Reddish Brown (6541873 | 93606)
- 1 x Geode / Rock with Trans-Orange Crystal in Dark Bluish Gray (6533761 | 49656)
- 2 x Plate Special 1 x 2 with Clip Vertical on End in Dark Tan (6540811 | 78256)
- 12 x Bracket 1 x 1 - 1 x 1 Inverted in Pearl Gold (6501308 | 36840)
- 2 x Brick Round Corner 5 x 5 x 1 Curved, Bottom Cut Outs, No Studs, 7 Bottom Tubes in Pearl Gold (6349523 | 24599)
- 12 x Equipment Candlestick in Dark Brown (6473752 | 37762)
- 2 x Seat / Chair 2 x 2 in Dark Red (6410687 | 4079)
- 10 x Bracket 1 x 2 - 2 x 2 Inverted in Sand Green (6526069 | 99207)
- 2 x Brick Arch 1 x 4 x 3 in Red (6436402 | 80543)
- 5 x Brick Arch 1 x 4 in Light Nougat (6522622 | 3659)
The model
Closing thoughts
I know very little about One Piece, but it’s clear the designers approached this beloved franchise with a real sense of reverence – apparent even in the smallest of sets. The attention to detail across the entire collection has actually inspired me to start exploring the manga and anime for myself.
The minifigures are a standout feature, with plenty of new elements and prints that truly bring the characters to life in LEGO form. Thanks to the Netflix adaptation’s commitment to staying true to the source material, the minifigures also remain faithful to the original designs – something fans from all corners of the fandom are likely to appreciate.





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Nice reviews and parts overview!
ReplyDeleteThe circus tent is not the only set to debut the pear — the August wave of Animal Crossing sets also includes them, and I suspect they were designed for that theme since they are one of the five standard fruits in Animal Crossing games (apples, cherries, oranges, peaches, and pears), and the only one not previously available in the LEGO theme.
They're definitely a nice mold, especially since compared to a lot of fruit, pears are a difficult shape to build using existing parts. Outside of their obvious intended use, I could imagine botanical sets using them as the calyx of some flowers!
The snail mold is also shared by the Animal Crossing sets, albeit with a Medium Nougat ice-cream swirl for its shell. I imagine there are a number of pieces you could use for different types of snail shells, and of course without a shell it works just as nicely as a slug! I'm sure it could also have non-animal uses — for example, much like the frog piece, it could potentially be used as a wall-mounted hat/coat hanger, as a botanical element, or as architectural ornamentation.
The neck mounted katana is interested, and I have to wonder whether it will be IP-locked. On the one hand, there's nothing IP-specific about the blade and hilt design compared to katanas in other themes like Ninjago. But on the other, Zoro's three-swords style is very particular to One Piece.
If it's not IP-locked, I'm definitely curious to see what other uses it might have in sets and MOCs. One thing that occurs to me right off the bat is that a small brick-built figure that uses a minifig head (sort of like some brick-built snowmen) could use this as a way to "hold" a sword even if their build doesn't allow for molded hands/arms. I imagine a Ninjago City set could also find some clever architectural or decorative use for it!
The various minifig hat and headgear molds are very nice in their own right, and I am also hoping that most of them will not be IP-locked so we can get them in a wider range of colors! Buggy's hat/hair piece seems the most likely to be IP-locked since it's so character-specific. I'm less certain about the straw hat molds — certainly in these colors it feels somewhat specific to One Piece, but perhaps in other colors it could be used more freely across other themes without such concerns? Which parts are or aren't IP-locked can be pretty unintuitive sometimes, and I guess the most we can do as fans is cross our fingers.
Thanks again for this overview! I'm not a One Piece fan myself but hopefully these sets will be a big hit with fans of that franchise. They are definitely very impressive work on the designers' part, and seem to do a great job capturing that shonen manga style zaniness that has made the series and its various adaptations such a big hit around the world!
Nice review!
ReplyDeleteRegarding the pear piece, it's reused here but I imagine it was introduced mainly for the Animal Crossing theme. With its introduction, the six most common fruits in the series (apples, pears, peaches, cherries, oranges, and coconuts) all exist in Lego form (with the latter two both using Bionicle ball joints for their rounded shape). I love the anti-stud on this pear piece, which makes it easier to attach securely to surfaces than the apple (which can only attach by its angled stem).
The snail, too, also appears in Animal Crossing. I'd expected that that theme might make use of some of the insect-printed tiles from the Friends theme but it's mostly relied on molded animals. In any case, this snail is a great piece there and here—and like the hermit crab, being able to customize the shell is a great feature.
I must confess I haven't yet watched or read One Piece, though I'm familiar with some of it via friends who are into it. I ought to give the Netflix series a shot, since it might be easier to get into than an anime or manga that has been running for decades. I think the choice to base sets on the live action series is good both for that reason and because it's easier to adapt real human likenesses into minifigure form than it necessarily would be to adapt the cartoony character designs of the manga (some of which have exaggerated traits like long noses which, understandably, would not be easy to adapt to minifigures).
If I were to get any of these sets (and I probably won't, given that I'm not yet into the series and rarely get many licensed themes anyway), the Going Merry looks absolutely stunning. I'm a sucker for a ship with a brick-built hull any day of the week, and coming with the full crew of main characters and plenty of interior and exterior detail is great. It's also well-sized to give it plenty of space as befits the main cast's vessel while still leaving room for larger ships (including the Baratie as well as other potential ships in the future).
Is the snail piece medium nougat or nougat? You've listed it as medium but it looks like the same colour as Luffy
ReplyDeleteGood catch! I get a bit mixed up with all these shades sometimes. I've corrected the article: the snail is indeed, nougat. Thanks!
DeleteR. R. Slugger is real!
ReplyDeleteLego should make a Rock Raiders tribute set with green ones.