Finally PreFinally OfficiallyOfficially RevealedLego'S UpcomingUpcoming WallWall-E LegoLego LegLego'S WallSet WallForwardBack in February, Lego announced that it would be putting Angus MacLane’s WALL•E Lego Ideas model into production. Which is fitting, because Angus is actually a Pixar animator who worked on the film. And today, courtesy of the SmythsToys website, we might finally have our first look at the official Lego version of WALL•E.After several weeks of delay, the #21303 LEGO Ideas WALL-E set is finally available! The delay was due to issues with a couple of hinge-bricks that were supporting the head, and this problem should now be fixed. (If you have gotten an earlier version of the set with defective hinges, you can call LEGO’s customer service for replacements.) Below is the description of this adorable little robot, as well as a full review and some fun modification. Here is the official description: Build a beautifully detailed LEGO version of WALL-E – the last robot left on Earth! C
reated by Angus MacLane, an animator and director at Pixar Animation Studios, and selected by LEGO Ideas members, the development of this model began alongside the making of the lovable animated character for the classic Pixar feature film. It has taken almost a decade to perfect the LEGO version, which incorporates many authentic WALL-E characteristics, including a posable neck, adjustable head, arms that move up and down and side to side, plus gripping hands and rolling tracks. With a trunk that opens and closes, you can tidy up the planet one pile of garbage at a time! This set also includes a booklet about the designer and the animated Pixar movie. Measures over 7” (18cm) high, 6” (16cm) long and 6” (16cm) wide. 6rice: $59.99 – BUY HERE The #21303 LEGO Ideas WALL-E set captures the personality of the original movie character perfectly. This is particularly due to those expressive eyes and the highly posable head and neck section. Unfortunately the head is a bit too loose and can spin around easily due to the weight of the head and the lack of friction in the neck joint. J
ANGBRiCKS mentions a very simple solution to this in the video-review below that requires no extra parts or modification. I think this should be sufficient for most people. However if you would like to have a more permanent and sturdy solution, there is an excellent modification provided by Chris McVeigh, using some extra parts. You can download the parts-list and step-by step instructions here: WALL-E Head Mount Modification by Chris McVeigh The arms and hands of WALL-E are also highly posable, and mimic the original design quite well. I think it would have been nice to have some stripes on the arms, but that’s a minor detail. Talking about detailing, the WALL-E logo at the front – as well as the solar meter – are printed elements, not stickers! Thank you, LEGO! Other features include the opening front compartment where you can place the little plant, or whatever else WALL-E happens to find. The tracks also look close to the original, although they don’t work well on smooth surfaces. H
owever on rough surfaces WALL-E rolls just fine. All in all this is an excellent and lovely model. The few faults simply make WALL-E look more authentic and add to his charm. After all he was a lonely beat-up robot who regularly had to fix himself up with random parts that he found here and there. (Below is a picture of the model originally submitted at LEGO Ideas for reference.) In the video-player below I have included three videos for you. The first one is a full-review by JANGBRiCKS where he shows you all the details and functions of the set. The second video is a modification using LEGO Power Function elements to motorize WALL-E with running tracks, and the third video uses the #9688 LEGO Education Renewable Energy Add-On set that includes a solar-panel to make WALL-E dance. 😀 As you can see, the #21303 LEGO Ideas WALL-E set is perfect for display, but also excellent for play as well as for modifications. I highly recommend it for anyone who liked the movie, or just like to have a great little LEGO robot. Pl
ease keep in mind that this is a limited release LEGO Ideas set, so if you want to get one, get it as soon as possible. It is available under the LEGO Ideas section of the Online LEGO Shop. So what do you think? How do you like the LEGO Ideas WALL-E? Are you planning to get him? Or do you have him already? Have you thought of motorizing him or adding other modifications? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comment section below! 😉 And you might also like to check out the following related posts:WALL•E115 ReviewsFIND MORE PRODUCTS LIKE THISFantasyIdeasBuild, display and role play with WALL•E!Sign In or Create Account Official LEGO Comments 4 Last Updated 2 years ago. UPDATE: Additional photos added below.--The title robot from Disney/Pixar's "WALL•E". I worked on the movie and this was the model that I was building and refining as the film progressed. I started building this LEGO version of WALL•E around the same time the computer model was being built in late summer of 2005 and finished three years later.
Vote today and make this little guy a reality!Here is an interview from The Brothers Brick about the build with some additional pictures.If you liked this build, please consider voting for LEGO Bunny from Disney/Pixar's "Toy Story OF TERROR!"--Project History1000 Supporters Dec 02 2013900 Supporters Dec 01 2013800 Supporters Nov 30 2013700 Supporters Nov 29 2013600 Supporters Nov 28 2013500 Supporters Nov 20 2013400 Supporters Nov 17 2013300 Supporters Nov 9 2013200 Supporters Nov 3 201325 Supporters Oct 29 20130 Supporters Oct 29 2013Close up front viewBack view and 3/4 view with arm removed.Lego PixarPixar WalleDisney LegoUpcoming Wall ELego S UpcomingLego'S WallWall E LegoVraiment AdorableLe LegoForwardThe first images of Lego's upcoming WALL•E set are unbelievably adorableUpdate: It looks like Amazon pulled the listing last night. Hopefully it will still honor any pre-orders it accepted last night. Back in June it was leaked that Lego was officially putting Angus MacLane’s WALL•E Lego Ideas model into production.
And if you’ve been patiently waiting for the day when you can finally buy it, that day is now. But getting it delivered? That’s still a few weeks away.Although Lego has yet to officially reveal the set, if you head on over to Amazon you can fork out $60 for a Lego WALL•E pre-order. The set won’t start shipping until September 1, though, so a little more patience is required. To tide you over until then, the product description on Amazon looks like it reveals a few more details: Build, display and role play with WALL-E! Construct the LEGO Ideas version of WALL-E with posable neck, adjustable head and arms, gripping hands, opening trunk and rolling tracks. Build a beautifully detailed LEGO version of WALL-E -the last robot left on Earth! Created by Angus MacLane, an animator and director at Pixar Animation Studios, and selected by LEGO Ideas members, the development of this model began alongside the making of the lovable animated character for the classic Pixar feature film.