01Exceptionally detailed and varied minifigure designs
02Actor figure has outstanding torso-to-hip printing alignment with fine detail work
03DJ includes nice variety of accessories with good printing

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01Alien Villainess relies on stereotypical feminine design choices (mascara and lipstick)
02Some figures lack alternate face options
03Limited back-printing on several figures

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In Their Words most-used terms across every critic review

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What reviewers are saying

"I'm very surprised with my own personal favorite. I actually think that the actor, the Shakespearean actor is the best done character here. Just it impresses me so so much with the printing on that torso and how it conne…"

JANG's LEGO Reviews

"This is the third new series, which is released so far in 2012 and I must definitely admit that the tempo is getting much faster."

EuroBricks

Ecosystem

Series 7 — Series 8 does not meet expectations set by Series 7; Series 7 'totally blew my mind away' while Series 8 is 'above average to some extent but not really up to my expectations.'

Series 1 Robot — Evil Robot is more advanced than Series 1 counterpart, showing evolution from robot factory worker to bounty hunter/mercenary archetype with detailed torso and sound visualizer design.

Series 1 Cowboy — Cowgirl serves as female counterpart and companion to Series 1 Cowboy, enabling new Wild West team dynamics.

Series 1 Cheerleader — New Cheerleader is colour variation but no significant design innovation; creates rivalry/competition aesthetic but lacks desired hairstyle variation.

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Key Pros

✓Exceptionally detailed and varied minifigure designs
✓Actor figure has outstanding torso-to-hip printing alignment with fine detail work
✓DJ includes nice variety of accessories with good printing

Key Cons

✕Alien Villainess relies on stereotypical feminine design choices (mascara and lipstick)
✕Some figures lack alternate face options

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"This is the third new series, which is released so far in 2012 and I must definitely admit that the tempo is getting much faster."

Key Pros

✓Introduction of new useful accessories (pretzel, lasso, fairy wings, nautical helmet, black bowler hat, printed stock-chart tile)
✓Highest female minifigure representation in series history (5 new female designs: Downhill Skier, Cowgirl, Alien Villainess, Fairy, Cheerleader)
✓Fairy design is exceptionally beautiful and versatile for fantasy/sprite customization

Key Cons

✕Manufacturing defect: pinkish discoloration stains on supposed white areas (Santa and Pirate Captain torsos)
✕Character repetition and re-hashing (Evil Robot, Cheerleader, Downhill Skier, Pirate Captain, Diver, DJ, Cowgirl concept) seen in previous series

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Minifigures & Standout Parts

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Evil Robot

Standout parts (per reviewers)

Magnifying glass lens piece embedded in diver's helmet
Repurposed magnifying glass element used as viewport lens in black helmet for exaggerated facial expression effect.
Exo Force-style specialized arm piece and rotating hand
Used on evil robot figure; can rotate to change wrist appearance.
Tan spray-painted armor pieces
Conquistador's helmet and chest armor pieces tan-molded then spray-painted gold on all sides except directly underneath.
Printed tile piece (Businessman's exclusive news tile)
Exclusive printed tile with city financial news graphics.
Vinyl record and radio printed tile pieces
DJ's accessories with printed details representing cover art.
Cloth skirt piece
Fairy figure includes cloth skirt piece molded in light spring green that folds around.