LEGO Reviews Collectable Minifigures71012

Ariel

Name: LEGO Ariel 71012
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 71012
Rating: 4.22 (507 reviews)

80 · HIGHLY RECOMMENDEDINVESTMENT GRADE: A20167 pcsHigh agreement · 95%

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507

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BUY

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Highly Recommended

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LOVED (8)

01Extraordinary series overall with 18 unique minifigures
02Excellent character accuracy in minifigure design and printing
03Multiple special molded heads and new mold pieces for iconic characters
04Eye-catching packaging design with metallic blue and Disney branding
05Strong display presence and aesthetic appeal
06Many standout minifigures (Syndrome, Stitch, Maleficent, Captain Hook, Ariel, Buzz Lightyear)
07Detailed printing and special effects on most figures
08Useful pieces for custom minifigure creation

CRITICIZED (8)

0118 figures instead of standard 16 may mess up collector display plans
02Some minifigures lack appropriate accessories (Stitch has none)
03Inappropriate accessories for some characters (Genie gets magic lamp when Aladdin already has one; Ariel gets clam instead of character-appropriate objects)
04Missing iconic character companions (Abu the monkey for Aladdin, Flounder and Sebastian for Ariel, Goofy and Pluto for Mickey & Friends)
05Some design compromises (Mickey's red shorts not printed up to armpits, buttons placement off; Mr. Incredible not top-heavy enough; Genie's eyebrows should be on ear piece not head)
06Genie's minimal printing and ear piece design criticized as less effective than a molded head would have been
07Ariel could have had her fishy friends as accessories instead of clam
08Some figures feel generic or bland (Alice, Daisy Duck, Mr. Incredible)

What reviewers are saying

"this is an extraordinary series. It might be the best Collectable Minifigures series of all time."

Brickset Reviews

"The blue packaging is synonymous with the coloring that is seen in the opening sequences of movies and shows made by Disney so that is a perfect choice for the color package."

The Brick Fan

Ecosystem

71012 - 2010 Toy Story theme Alien — Improved version with more central pupil printing, better torso printing with accurate purple color, and short legs with boots; justified re-release to pair with new Buzz Lightyear

71012 - 2010 Toy Story theme Buzz Lightyear — New version uses regular minifigure head instead of special mold; improved printing especially on legs; gives completists reason to purchase; works well for series uniformity with other human characters

Previous CMF series — "this is an extraordinary series. It might be the best Collectable Minifigures series of all time"

71049 Cinderella Castle (rumored Minnie variant) — Disney CMF Minnie will have to suffice until September Cinderella Castle release with different Minnie variant

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Consensus

BUY

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BUY

"this is an extraordinary series. It might be the best Collectable Minifigures series of all time."

Key Pros

✓Extraordinary series overall with 18 unique minifigures
✓Excellent character accuracy in minifigure design and printing
✓Multiple special molded heads and new mold pieces for iconic characters

Key Cons

✕18 figures instead of standard 16 may mess up collector display plans
✕Some minifigures lack appropriate accessories (Stitch has none)

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BUY

"The blue packaging is synonymous with the coloring that is seen in the opening sequences of movies and shows made by Disney so that is a perfect choice for the color package."

Key Pros

✓Blue packaging perfectly captures Disney branding
✓18 characters from multiple beloved franchises included
✓Iconic Disney and Pixar characters represented

Key Cons

✕Some characters with distinctive features do not translate well to minifigure form
✕Mr. Incredible's proportions cannot be captured accurately in standard minifigure form

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Value drivers

Brickset Reviews: Syndrome with his unique dual-molded legs, detailed printing, and Omnidroid blueprint tile; Maleficent with her iconic horned headdress; Ursula with her distinctive tentacle body piece

The Brick Fan: Entire set is driven by the iconic Disney characters themselves; all 18 minifigures have collector appeal.

Exclusivity

Brickset Reviews: Wide retail distribution through LEGO brand stores, Disney Parks, and retail stores

The Brick Fan: Wide retail availability starting May 1st at $3.99 each, suggesting general retail release rather than exclusivity.

Resale

Brickset Reviews: Expect strong aftermarket interest and potential for retired set appreciation; figures with special molds (Syndrome, Maleficent, Ursula, Captain Hook) likely to hold value better than generic variants; supply constraints at launch suggest potential collectibility

The Brick Fan: Reviewer expects minifigures to sell quickly and not stay on shelves long, suggesting strong aftermarket demand. Both Disney fans and LEGO collectors will pursue these.

Minifigures & Standout Parts

In this set (1)

Stitch

$22

Standout parts (per reviewers)

Stitch head mold
Unique molded head with large ears capturing character perfectly
Cheshire Cat head mold
Molded head with big toothy grin and yellow eyes; subtly creepy and accurate
Maleficent horned helmet/headdressValue
Rubbery fantastic piece that is the highlight of the minifigure; iconic visual element
Alice skirt pieceValue
Brand new skirt piece inserted between minifig legs and torso; shared with Minnie Mouse
Alice hair pieceValue
Brand new blonde hair piece with headband; described as splendid
Daisy and Donald duck tail pieceValue
All-new duck tail piece exclusive to Daisy and Donald; attaches between legs and torso; looks marvelous