I think this is the most Brickheadz sets I’ve built in a year ever! #40420-1: Stuart, Gru, and Otto was released on 26 April 2021 in the US. It contains 244 pieces and retails for $19.99 in the US. This works out to 0.082 per piece. This set contains multiple Brickheadz figures like the last two Harry Potter Brickheadz sets I reviewed (#40495-1 and #40496-1). Like those two, there are varying sized figures versus them all being the same size.
The front of the box shows the three figures. Gru is #104, Stuart is #105, and Otto is #106. I’m not sure how they develop the numbering, but Gru is in the middle in the pictures while the two Minions are on the side. Not a big deal. Just looks odd to have the numbers out of order. The back shows the Brickheadz being attached to the base that you build. Then it shows set #40421-1: Belle Bottom, Kevin, and Bob. This is also the case on the back of one of the instruction booklets. Might as well use your products to advertise your products.
The set contains two parts bags and two instruction booklets.
The first bag builds Gru. It’s the younger Gru so not as tall and the nose isn’t as pointy. I think they captured his likeness well in Brickheadz form. He has on the jacket with scarf. Like each Brickheadz, there’s a printed tile on the front. His hair is mostly smooth with only a few studs showing on his left side. They also captured the tuft of hair sticking up on the back of his head. He sadly is not holding one of his clever weapons, but you could always build one of your own.
Next is Otto. I’m not familiar with this Minion. He’s either new to this movie or played smaller roles in the other movies and I didn’t pay attention. Otto is a pretty simple build. Not a lot of detail there except for the printed eyes , a printed tile for the pocket to his overalls, and some hands. He is holding a gold coin (must be tied to the movie somehow). His hair is just a 1x1 plate.
Stuart is built last. It’s a very similar build to Otto only slightly thinner. His hair is a printed 1x3 tile and he has the same printed pocket. Only one eye and he’s not holding anything.
Here are the three characters. I only recommend buying this one if you are a collector of Brickheadz or you like the Minions movies. Otherwise, not a lot of excitement in this set. The build was just your standard Brickheadz build and there aren’t a lot of exciting pieces. It’s about average in terms of price, but with any luck, you’ll sere this one on sale in the future.
Happy building!
