Villains are an integral part of the stories we love, and our heroes shine all the brighter when they champion over an iconic villain. LEGO Cruella and Maleficent #40620 combines two villains that have stood the test of time and make exceptional Brickheadz. The set includes 320 pieces, has a total of five bags, and is rated for ages 10+. It cost $19.99 USD.
Cruella is a detailed build and brings to it all the subtle accents that we love about the character. The black dress and red lined coat are front and center and look fabulous with the red shoes and gloves. Her white coat was created to look as full and textured as the one we remember. Wheel arches help create the puffed shoulder cape and black teeth pieces create the details on the back. The most notable feature is the black and white hairpiece and this was impressively created. Using sloped and angled pieces each side of the wig was created in a way that provides texture and character. The build took a bit of time to create all of the detailed work, but it was not difficult to do and was enjoyable to build.
Standing next to her predominately white counterpart Maleficent feels dark and sinister. The combinations of black, dark purple, and light aqua look stunning together. A printed piece creates the details for the front of her dress. Sloped pieces help give weight and flare to the bottom of her dress, and her pale hands rest under black sleeves. I particularly liked the upturned purple collar and the way it was created with upturned LEGO cheese slopes. Maleficent’s pale face stands out amidst her dark clothing and the purple squares behind her eyes create an illusion of a detailed makeup job. Her headpiece feels tight and smooth over her head and swoops upwards in distinct horned arches. This build was also enjoyable and went together without any difficulty.
Battle of the Brickheads: Picking a winner out of these two characters was very difficult. They both embodied the villains they were portraying perfectly and so I am going to call it an even tie. Both builds were detailed and visually appealing and used techniques and colors that were pleasant to work with.
This Brickheadz set is definitely worth picking up. The design and style of building are enjoyable and the characters are eye-catching on display.