The more interesting technique (at least to me) is the creation of high color definition. This tricks the eye into seeing a much softer shape. Everywhere there would be a hard edge is replaced with something curved. Next, all the sharp corners needed to be eliminated, so there is a heavy use of rounded plates and slopes. This gives us the dominant shape of the figure. The figure still needs to look like something, so LEGO designers found all the high points that needed to stick out on the character, then gradually sloped away from these points.
So two methods were used to soften the features.įirst is creating depth. In this case, Clayface is more about a lack of distinction. When it comes to sculpting, we tend to find distinct features and then do our best to bring them out. Both are used in every part of Clayface’s body, and contribute to the very high piece-count of the set. The first involves sculpting, while the other deals with creating color definition. There are a couple of building techniques I wanted to touch upon as well. Also noteworthy are Clayface’s eyes, which are printed on the side of a couple of slopes. And as I mentioned earlier, Mayor McCaskill’s hair is a new piece. Also, even though Batman’s utility-belt is in practically every set, it is worth mentioning it as a very useful accessory. First of all, note the large number of plates in that delicious medium-nougat color (medium-dark-flesh on BrickLink) The four half-cylinder panels that make up the hammer are a new part that only appeared in a couple of sets so far. The set contains a good amount of interesting parts. In the video-review below you can see how it all works. You can also remove one of the mini-gun hands and replace it with the large hammer hand. Each gun can hold six 1×1 round plates, and with a simple turn they go flying. Clayface also got two mud hands with built-in mini-guns. The elbows and legs are on large ball-joints, so they can achieve fairly fluid motion.įor action elements, there is the small mud trap a minifigure can stand in. The shoulder-joints are on clicking hinge-joints, which means they can move away from the body, as well as rotate. The layered plates also aid in the lumpy appearance, which is very appropriate for this character.Īs far as movement, Clayface can turn his head, as it is on ball-mounting. It also worth noting that Clayface looks good from every angle – in contrast with most other brick-built figures, that usually look good from one side only. The shaping is mostly done with heavily layered plates, which makes the figure surprisingly heavy and dense. While in the #70907 LEGO Batman Movie Killer Croc Tail-Gatorwe previously reviewed (see links at the end of this post) the large figure of Killer Croc is a specially moulded bigfig, Clayface here is completely brick-built. It is unlikely however, that The LEGO Batman Movie will use his people-melting power. Along his journey, he gained the ability to shape-shift and melt people. However, the most notable one is Basil Carlo, who was a former movie star turned crazy. As a character, there have been multiple Clayfaces over the years.
The rest of the set is taken up by the giant Clayface. Both minifigures have dual faces with different facial expressions.
She is a completely new character to the Batman Family of titles, and will be voiced by Mariah Carey in The LEGO Batman Movie.
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Her skin color is what LEGO calls nougat (flesh on BrickLink), which adds some interesting ethnic diversity. Mayor McCaskill comes with a walkie-talkie and a rather nice new hair-piece in a bob cut. The cape is the newer softer type, which feels nice. Batman is the same as in the other sets in the series, with the new yellow utility-belt and a couple of Batarangs. The two minifigures included in the set are Batman and Mayor McCaskill. Considering that this set is pretty much just Clayface, you might wonder if it is worth the price tag. The total piece count is 448, and the price is going to be $34.99 when the set becomes available in January. The main character is the brick-built Clayface, and you also get a couple of regular minifigures. A very interesting set in The LEGO Batman Movie line is the #70904 LEGO Batman Movie Clayface Splat Attack.