What’s really awesome is the included illustrated insert that makes the TARDIS look like it actually has its interior, something that CO didn’t bother doing with their Classic 5-inch scale TARDIS. The front doors are on hinges so that they can open in or out, while the rest of the TARDIS walls are each one sculpted piece. The TARDIS itself is comprised of 45 pieces, several of which are pretty specific to this model. Still, these little time travelers look like they have more in common with the popular Imaginext line of figures than Legos, which is cool as it gives them a certain personality all their own. Each figure is aggressively cute and The Doctor even comes with a Sonic Screwdriver accessory. Also unlike Lego’s minifigs, these feature character specific sculpts, rather than relying more on illustrated generic pieces. Surprisingly, the minifigs come pre-assembled in their baggies, but they can each break down into seven pieces, which is about the same as most of Lego’s minifigs. As always, let’s start with the minifigs… Open up the box and you spill out two baggies of bricks, two individually bagged minifigs of The 11th Doctor and Amy Pond, an instruction booklet, a sticker sheet, and an illustrated insert that makes up the interior of the TARDIS. The box is illustrated with the completed version of what you’re getting inside, along with an actual size shot of the Doctor minifig and the Series 5-6 style Doctor Who logo. The set comes in a little box similar in size to Lego’s own smaller assortment sets in the $10 range. What’s the additional point? She can actually swivel at the waist, but still no hinge for the ab crunch. She also has that extra pivot in the feet to allow her to have a wide stance. Her legs have universal movement in the hips and hinges in the knees and ankles. That means a ball jointed neck, and arms with universal joints in the shoulders, hinged elbows, and swivels in the biceps and wrists. Teela features standard female articulation for the line with one nice addition. The sword is a nice, simple design with a broad triangular blade and a straight crossguard. I was a little irked that the barrel on mine was warped in the package, but it’s managed to straighten out fairly well. I really like the sculpt used for the laser pistol and the silver finish fits it nicely. The whole mix of swords and technology has always been one of my favorite things about the MOTU universe, so I’m always happy to see a figure come with both a gun and a blade. Teela comes with two accessories: A laser pistol and a sword.
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