gcse.type = 'text/javascript'; It's a slam dunk, for sure. Above, the white conning tower is a clever design with snotted in curves for the front, large printed 1x4x3 panels on the sides, and some nifty uses for the new 1×1 quarter-circle tiles (which come in both red and white in this set). However, I will concede that there's a chance I'll get the model for him, not me.I have a feeling a huge amount of sales of this set will be dad or grandad presents, that's what a few of the retailers I've spoken to are saying. I hesitated for a couple of weeks whether to even open it, but I gave in and opened it up. Paul McCartney has a purple jacket with lavendar arms. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. They might have gotten the Blue Meanies, but their sub and figures fell really flat. The box is exquisite; the distinctive visuals of the animation adorn the box inside and out. LEGO Ideas Jumanji of 1995 Achieves 10,000 Supporters, LEGO Ideas Spirited Away Achieves 10,000 Supporters, LEGO Ideas Grand Piano (21323) Available on Amazon, LEGO Disney Collectible Minifigures Series 2, LEGO Jurassic World: Legend of Isla Nublar, LEGO Minifigures – The LEGO Ninjago Movie. Like Huw, I'm no Beatles fan, although my parents weren't fans despite being of the right generation. The contents of the box include five numbered bags and the instruction booklet. ^ I was *really* surprised to find that it'll cost "only" NZ$90. I've never seen the movie, but I may watch it now and I'll definitely own this set. We went off on our own and met up later. As has become customary in sets of this type, a display stand is provided, complete with printed tile label. gcse.async = true; Everything the did was new and different from anything the did before it, so how can you say you don't like ANY of their music. The thing that stands out here is the 1x4x3 printed panels on each side of the ship. I'm a human person, not Lego. The colors are bright as it should be with the time period of the source material. I remember singing this song in grade school. While looking for Christmas presents for my nieces and nephews this year, I came across this AWESOME Lego set. They have some great songs. The instructions give an intro to the film and the set, and the back pages contain brief interviews with the fan designer and model designer. The legs are gray with red and yellow stripes going down the sides. Don't miss our sister site, the Bowie Bible, now live! Parking the sub at its door really would capture the cultural clash of the Beatles at their time.Never realized that Lego fits so well for MOC-ing 60's Psychedelia graphic style. The rest of the leg is tan and dark tan. So glad this passed review and was made. AWESOME SET! And I was excited to see that someone was as excited for it to become a LEGO set almost as much as I was. LEGO designer Justin Ramsden, who surely has one of the best jobs in the world, had the task of turning Kevin Szeto’s prototype into reality. He has an extremely eccentric and flamboyant personality.". And not a Blue Meanie in sight. A Nexo Knights Scurrier body has been re-purposed to represent him. George and Ringo both have hairpieces appearing in black for the first time; Sabine Wren’s hair for George, and Ron Weasley’s hair for Ringo. Wouldn't the ice cream swirl piece be a better choice? It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website. This site is not associated with The Beatles, Apple Corps Ltd, related organisations, or any members of The Beatles or their representatives. The set itself was an interesting choice as one of the winners of the Third 2015 Review Stage as I didn’t think that the younger generation of LEGO fans would be interested in it. There are numerous re-coloured parts in the set, in particular many of the flame yellowing orange ones. Love David Bowie? It hides a large passenger compartment with room for all four minifigures. Never actually heard of the film, and have almost no interest in the source meterial.But its still a must have. priced at USD 59.99 / EUR 59,99 / GBP 49.99, John Lennon’s Gibson J-160E guitar sells for $2.41 million, Paul McCartney live at Estádio Beira Rio, Porto Alegre, Brazil, George Harrison attends the Adelaide Grand Prix, John Lennon writes A Short Essay On Macrobiotics, Recording, mixing, editing: Blue Jay Way, Flying, Magical Mystery Tour, Live: Merseyside Civil Service Club, Liverpool. Top subscription boxes – right to your door, LEGO Ideas 21306 Yellow Submarine Building Kit, See all details for LEGO Ideas 21306 Yellow Submarine Building Kit, © 1996-2020, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. The set will retail for $59.99 USD and contains 550 pieces. The actual build itself was very enjoyable and not as repetitive as I thought. LEGO set database: Review: 21306 The Beatles Yellow Submarine Love them or loathe them, there is no disputing the fact that The Beatles have had a significant influence on popular music over the last 50 years. If you have LEGO news, new images or something else to tell us about, send us a message. The model has been almost wholly redesigned from Kevin’s prototype. 'Yellow Submarine' might be a sing-a-long song and also a great film, but it's also an industry in itself. It took about four hours to go from box to completed Yellow Submarine. There are many new elements included within the model (and old elements in new colours); two of my favourites are the 2×3 tile and the 1/4 circle tile. The Beatles Bible is run for the love of anything and everything to do with The Beatles. The kit is great, easy enough to put together and I love the colors. This page works best with JavaScript. Above the curved base is a ring of brackets, to attach more curved slopes sideways for the lower hull. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. There is a pretty good mixture of yellow and bright orange 1×2 inverted curved slopes to fill out the shape. Never seen the film, but I like their music well enough I want the set. The sub itself has a decent size to it along with the weight which makes it a great display piece. The Brothers Brick Privacy Policy provides details on the types of personal information (or user data) we collect, how we process and store that data, and how you can request removal of your user data. Why would they have someone who doesn't care about the Beatles and has never even seen the film review this set? Jeremy, fittingly, brings a green apple. Great job Lego! As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Good to see your still an ideas completist Huw, thought this one was going to beat you. The Brothers Brick is funded by our readers and the community. The Brick Fan is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. I totally bought this for ME. The red railing up top is made with sausages and red mechanical clips — a new color for this useful part. Anyhow, their loss, even more so if the pass up on this fantastic set. We have been sent a copy of the set ahead of its release on November the 1st, so read on for the first English-language review on the 'net... First, let us remind ourselves what the original Ideas submission by Kevin Szeto looked like: Here is the artwork that inspired it. }); As a under-thirty Beatles fan who has seen the film at least five or six times, this ship is spot on. In addition to the instructions, the 140-page booklet contains information about the film, the project creator and LEGO designer Justin Ramsden, who turned the original idea into the set. Very cute!!! Like Huw I'm really not a Beatles fan, more my parents generation although they were never that keen on them either!!! I've always wanted a LEGO Yellow Submarine, and now I can have one! It was my first Lego project. Love is all you need, but if you’re a Beatles fan, you’ll want this too. UPDATE: 21306 LEGO Beatles Yellow Submarine is out now! Paul also has a double-sided head with a stoic look on one side and the other shows off his front teeth as well. No bone to pick with the set as it is now and it does not appeal to me. He’s five, but had little trouble working his way through the instruction booklet and assembling the pieces. I've heard that the store fully expect to be very busy on the day. Although most will display the model with the minifigures on their stand, they can all be fitted inside. The minfigures are faithful representations of the screen versions and are instantly recognisable as who they are supposed to be, so overall this is pretty much the perfect LEGO set. I'm Liverpool-born but haven't really had many ties to the place for the last 30 of my 50 years. Its a really nice set, but not one I would buy seeing as I'm in no way a fan of the Beatles, but non the less I feel that anybody could enjoy this set regardless. I think this just looks fantastic, and I can't wait to get it. love the film and love the submarine, though not so keen on the minifigs, especially that one of jeremy. Can't wait to get it - just disappointed I can't make it to the store on November 1 to get it right away. amzn_assoc_tracking_id = "thebeabib06-20"; Alongside the figures, die cast models, Christmas decorations, clothing, a jukebox (yours for only £4,495, or whatever the US Dollar equivalent is), playing cards, compact mirrors and a plethora of other bits and pieces can be added... LEGO. At the very top, the four periscopes employ the newly redesigned macaroni tubes in both yellow and orange. The LEGO Group sent The Brothers Brick a copy of this set. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. 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The Yellow Submarine (21306) consists of 550 pieces and retails for $59.99/£49.99/€59.99 which is somewhat of a decent price point for a licensed set. This is an odd choice for a LEGO set. project that hit 10,000 supporters almost one year to the day. I'm also excited because it's the first time real musicians have been portrayed in Lego, and I'm hoping for more of that. This lends a patchwork feel that’s quite authentic to the source material. This kit was a chance for adult play as well as to add to my Beatles collection. The 1968 animated film Yellow Submarine, which features many of their most loved songs, perfectly portrays the psychedelic nature of popular culture at the heyday of their fame. As a Beattle Yellow Submarine fan, I was thrilled when this came out! var s = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; Something I didn't realise was available. Orange and yellow versions of the newly redesigned tubular macaroni piece (25214, Design Shape W/ Tube, Crosshole) are used for the periscopes. To the rear, the rudder uses one of the just-released 2×3 tiles in white. In accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) effective on May 25, 2018, we are providing greater transparency, and we are enabling new privacy controls so you can choose how The Brothers Brick handles your personal information. It also has a secret compartment towards the stern, which can hold the minifig accessories. I’m also a massive fan of The Beatles, having grown up with their music all my life, so to see The Beatles in Lego form is a dream come true. amzn_assoc_region = "US"; The inner walls of the box show the Beatles peaking through portholes in both their minifigure and animated forms. I am not familiar with the hairpiece but I am sure one of you reading will be able to tell me if it is new or not. Hope someone comes up with an Ideas set for Prince' Love Symbol guitar. I completed the main structure of the Yellow Submarine over one weekend, but I probably spent another half dozen weeknights tweaking details here and there. If you want Beatles Legos, buy these. There’s also a clever use of sausage pieces for the rails. I would instantly buy a set based on the Abbey Road album cover. Reviewed in the United States on January 13, 2017. As an AFOL who was most certainly around in 1968 (I was 11) and was, is and always will be a Beatles fan, I am delighted to see this model become a superbly rendered LEGO set. It was my first Lego project. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. LEGO has chosen quite a remarkable touchstone for its entry into broader pop-culture, though. Hit the Accept button to remove this message. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in, Makes Trump's presidency hurt a little less, Reviewed in the United States on December 30, 2018. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. It's a drag to see so many Lego fans consider the Beatles and their music outdated. The submarine rests atop a pillowy cloud of white plates, suspended with four 2×2 round transparent bricks. In my opinion definitely worth the steep price tag! Paul has his distinctive kipper tie and I am guessing some sort of purple jacket that extends below his waistline so is printed on his legs. Now with that taken care of, let’s look at the rest of the model. The final product is gorgeous, the packaging is really cool. My parents like the Beatles, my wife and I (both in our 40s) love them and my daughters (11 & 9) listen a lot to Yellow Submarine, Straberry Fields, Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds and Nowhere Man. The Beatles Bible uses cookies to bring you a better browsing experience. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. It is the 15th product in the LEGO Ideas series, which allows fans to propose ideas for new sets. The marriage of LEGO and The Beatles seems like such an obvious one, it seems odd that it’s taken 50 years since Beatlemania for it to happen. As fantastic as this set is I have reservations about its relevance. That video they uploaded clearly indicates why LEGO chose this concept. In addition to the titular submersible, the set contains minifigs of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Ringo Starr, and the 1968 film’s Jeremy Hillary Boob, Ph.D. Buy the LEGO Yellow Submarine set from the official LEGO store. Unabashedly a huge Lego fan and these types of sets are fantastic. All the figures have double-sided heads and printing on the back of the torso but, except in the case of Ringo Starr, it is limited to a collar at the top. Its supposed to be like a rabbits tail. Screens and switches are at either end of the compartment, and 2×4 tiles on the walls are printed with mechanical patterns which will be very useful for Steampunk creations. As an avid Beatles fan and occasional Lego user, I had to have this kit to put together. Well then it was 2am and my submarine was finished and here we are now two years into Trump's presidency, but the yellow submarine looks great on my shelf. Reviewed in the United States on November 8, 2016. Great set and review! Providing TBB with products for review guarantees neither coverage nor positive reviews. Now, 21306 The Beatles Yellow Submarine is available on The LEGO Shop. The marriage of LEGO and The Beatles seems like such an obvious one, it seems odd that it’s taken 50 years since Beatlemania for it to happen. It is a pity that I'm at the Brick Live 2016 event in Birmingham (UK) this weekend as otherwise I would be in the queue at the Liverpool store on Saturday (29th November, 11:00 am to 1:00 pm) to get one and have the box signed by the designer Kevin Szeto. I've seen how these are being price gouged on eBay by some sellers. The LEGO Group sent The Brothers Brick a copy of this set. Makes me want a Ronnie James Dio figure (Denzil the Dragon, anyone?). Each of the figures carries an accessory: a telescope for John; a “LOVE” letter for Paul; a “submarine monitor” for George (it’s totally not some other sort of paraphernalia) made of a bright green Nexo Knights robot body and a printed 1×1 round tile; a black hole from the Sea of Holes for Ringo, which is just a black 2×2 round tile (thanks to keen-eyed reader Thomas for pointing out that it’s not a record); and a green apple for Jeremy. I'm 33 and admittedly not much of a Beatles fan, but even beyond my own tastes I just can't see where there was much justification for this given the Ideas sets that were passed over in favor of this one. The 550-piece set will be available from shop.LEGO.com and in brand stores from the 1st of November priced at $59.99, £49.99 or €59.99 which seems like pretty good value to me. Perhaps my favourite part ot the build is the use of sausages for the (what I presume are) handrails around the top of the tower. Thanks to Cherry at iCrossing for arranging for the set to be sent to me. I am delighted to tell you that all decorated elements are printed, as one would expect from a premium product, although as we know being such a set does not guarantee that it is free of stickers these days. The printing is a little off-centre on my figure. The review is an expression of my own opinions and not those of iCrossing or LEGO. Review: 21306 The Beatles Yellow Submarine. There’s one blue minifigure seat in the front, and room behind for three other minifigures, but sadly there’s no room for Jeremy. Like with all previous LEGO Ideas sets, the instructions give some information about the movie as well as details about Kevin and the designer of the set, Justin Ramsden. It's a truly iconic image and as bad as the song is it's still one that everybody knows. John and Ringo have striped pants, a ribbon of yellow and red running down the outside seam of each leg. I'm familiar with the cartoon and of course the Beatles themselves, but I'm not sure why this was chosen...? I found the film at a music shop the other day, though of this, and bought Hammerfall instead. (Doctor Who has 625 I think where as this has only 553) Rip Offffff. It now resides on my dresser. The roof is attached firmly enough that the vessel can be lifted by the conning tower, but it comes off smoothly when intended. amzn_assoc_linkid = "beaa7a260e017bab6a68cbd5f4f7ba89"; The idea for a LEGO Yellow Submarine set was submitted by a fan designer, Kevin Szeto, in May 2015. that globe/stick piece for his cottontail just looks weird. var gcse = document.createElement('script'); Read honest and unbiased product reviews from our users. There’s also a pink light bulb to represent his tail. Now, 21306 The Beatles Yellow Submarine is available on The LEGO Shop. LEGO Yellow Submarine contains over 550 pieces. So fun! At the beginning of this month, LEGO announced the Old Fishing Store, and we reviewed the 21307 Caterham Seven 620R at its launch a few weeks ago. They are each equipped with an accessory. Buy it now on eBay.co.uk before it's released!http://r.ebay.com/wXJmdZ. A couple of the instructions were a bit confusing, especially the base, but I figured it out. Share it here! His hairpiece was first used for Ron Weasley, in 'ginger' of course. Jeremy actually looks a lot like the original character but what have they done to his tail? Meine erste Schallplatte war „Yellow Submarine“, Paul McCartney habe ich zudem drei Mal live „on stage“ und Ringo Starr einmalig auf der Bühne wirbeln sehen. //]]> LEGO Yellow Submarine is released on 1 November 2016, and is priced at USD 59.99 / EUR 59,99 / GBP 49.99. I've seen the movie and have it on VHS. There’s also the printed Yellow Submarine tile in the center. I anticipate mass quantities of this set going to folks who haven't bought a Lego set in decades. I think it'll be a big seller this Christmas. Finally, we have the Jeremy Hillary Boob figure which uses the Scurrier body mold from the LEGO Nexo Knights theme. Finally, there is the stand for the Yellow Submarine which consists of mainly white circle and quarter-circle plates with some round 2×2 trans-clear bricks to prop up the sub. It took about four hours to go from box to completed Yellow Submarine. ^^ I sincerely hope you're not serious... Great Review. I found Yellow Submarine to be hard to watch, the colors, the plot, the humor, all of it made my skin crawl. Not sure I'll buy one but it is very appealing.If you haven't watched the film then I do recommend it, not because it's particularly great as a film but it's a fantastic and evocative period piece in terms of the animation and art style. The set is based on the 1968 musical animated film that featured a number of the songs from the Beatles. Enjoyed building the Yellow Submarine! Abbey Road is one of my favorite albums and is nearly perfect except for the two awful songs on side one. The interior is able to fit all four Beatles minifigures snugly while the back part of the sub can store their accessories even with the removable top on. amzn_assoc_ad_type = "smart"; I think I will spend "a day in my life" building this! His rather goofy appearance seen here is well captured on one side of his head. The completed kit is lovingly shown in our living room and makes us all smile when we pass by it. The first thing you’ll notice when looking at the set is the colorful box which is reminiscent of the psychedelic visuals from the film. If you've learned something new about the band and wish to show your appreciation, why not make a small donation via PayPal? The inside of the sub is filled with specially printed pieces in a variety of sizes — like the Caterham Seven, there are no stickers in this set. Oh well, not every offering is made for every individual. I am not sure there is mass appeal for it for the reasons I state at the start but whether you are a Beatles fan or not, I think you will enjoy building and admiring it. Nevertheless, the LEGO Ideas The Beatles Yellow Submarine (21306) is now available for purchase on [email protected] and on Amazon for $59.99. The target audience is still questionable and only LEGO knows who they are marketing the set to. The set has a 10+ age guidance. Or don’t. Enjoyed building the Yellow Submarine! It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. I felt the same about Big Bang Theory as well. Reviewed in the United States on January 23, 2017. (and strangley enough the song was A Little Help From My Friends, Ringo on the vocals - an odd one out for the Beatles. The thing that stands out for Paul is the large red and yellow kipper tie. It's big, bright, colourful, sturdy and a joy to behold. I have an inkling that it’ll be pretty popular especially with the holiday season just right around the corner. I'd also love a set based on their rooftop concert. John Lennon has a mostly black torso with some flower pattern along the collar area and going down the chest. Write CSS OR LESS and hit save. (Ironically it seems my generation views The Beattles as "retro cool" music, the opposite of Huw's view...)Looks like a fun set. As Christmas time is here again, me and her decided to go on a shopping trip, so we both bought a ticket to ride to London. So this set, however well done, is not for me. The sub's been beautifully rendered and the minifigs (except for Jeremy) are spot on.An absolute definite must-buy. Reviewed in the United States on July 28, 2019. She really pleased pleased me by surprising me with this. It now resides on my dresser. Great review, thank you, and so early! Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. Overall it took me about 4 hours to put it together. I think this will sell really well to a lot of people who wouldn't normally buy a Lego set, can definitely see it adorning many a front room mantelpiece and shelf. Ringo's kipper tie and stripy shirt have been rendered perfectly in minifigure form. aax_getad_mpb({ The minifigures can be displayed outside the set on podium made of light grey minifigure stands, adorned with a 2×4 tile printed with “Yellow Submarine.”. Please make sure that you are posting in the form of a question. Really accurate to the depictions in the cartoon. Again, it looks stellar and they did a wonderful job start to finish...but the Beatles in Lego? I'm not a huge Beatles fan, they were about 15 years before my time. The idea for a LEGO Yellow Submarine set was submitted by a fan designer, Kevin Szeto, in May 2015., Kevin Szeto, in May 2015. That Scurrier... thing... is an abomination.Otherwise, decent set for Beatles fans. The Beatles figurines can line up and sit inside, and there's even a little storage space in the back, where you can stow their "props" while they are in there. All of this attaches strongly, and the finished model is very sturdy and surprisingly heavy. For comparison with their counterparts in the film I have used images from Blue Jay Way. It's a No-Brainer. Love it!!!! //< ! There are four minifigures which obviously are the four members of the Beatles as well as Jeremy Hillary Boob. Although I recognise that the Beatles were important to music, I had it played to me to death from my dad and don't have a clue what the lyrics are actually talking about most of the time (at least from their later albums). The fact that I do not like the source material has not dimmed my enthusiasm for it one bit. 全体的な星の評価と星ごとの割合の内訳を計算するために、単純な平均は使用されません。その代わり、レビューの日時がどれだけ新しいかや、レビューアーがAmazonで商品を購入したかどうかなどが考慮されます。また、レビューを分析して信頼性が検証されます。, このページは JavaScript が有効になっている場合に最適に機能します。それを無効にすると、いくつかの機能が無効になる、または欠如する可能性があります。それでも製品のすべてのカスタマーレビューを表示することは可能です。, さらに、映画もTV番組も見放題。200万曲が聴き放題 Unfortunately this is a case of 'fantastically designed set', 'zero interest in the source material' for me. Visit the Beatles history section. Looks so great on my shelf & I even have the box on display! At a time when most LEGO sets involve conflict or have wheels or walls it comes as a welcome change from the usual fare. var cx = 'partner-pub-0069905765356104:9910447460'; :), This set looks amazing! I made one myself way back in 2010 and exhibited this at 'STEAM' (GWBS these days) next to a very impressive and huge USS Intrepid. For his head, I do like his full goatee. The set is by Kevin Szeto’s project that hit 10,000 supporters almost one year to the day. 。クラウドに好きなだけ写真も保存可能。, サイズの割に価格が高めですが、イエローサブマリンの映画の世界観が再現された色使いや形がとても可愛く、完成後も大きすぎないので飾るのにちょうどいいサイズです。, 他のレビューアーさんが言われているように、うちのも本体に直接発送ラベルを貼り付けて送られてきました。, ビートルズファンということもあり購入。細かいパーツが多いので難易度は高くないものの結構、組み立てに時間がかかりましたがその間、童心に返って楽しみました。ディスプレイとしても大きすぎず小さ過ぎずな感じで満足です。, この商品が発売されることを知って、すぐに購入しました。なかぬか新規でビートルズのグッズが発売されることもないので、本当に嬉しいです。, 最近になって存在を知りました。勿体無くて封を開けられません。もう一つ買えば良いのでしょうが、高くて買えない。, ずっと悩んでいてクリックブリックで5500円位の時も悩みに悩みスルーしたのですが、レゴランドに何回か行き子供がサブマリンの潜水艦に興味をしめしたのでこの機会だと思いこれ以上安くもならないかなぁ〜と思い5300円位で購入しました‼︎, 他の方のレビューを見て直接箱に送り状くっつけてきたら嫌だな～と思いAmazon発送の商品を複数購入しましたが無事ダンボール梱包されて届きました。, 商品詳細ページを閲覧すると、ここに履歴が表示されます。チェックした商品詳細ページに簡単に戻る事が出来ます。, © 1996-2020, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. I guarantee this set will be a terrific investment. It is a shame to have to pay like double or even triple online compared when they were in store. If you have a lot to tell us, use this contact form. The set is by Kevin Szeto’s project that hit 10,000 supporters almost one year to the day. I may just have to order a 2nd one just to save. But while the official model undeniably looks better than Kevin’s prototype, we can’t be too harsh on Kevin, since a number of the pieces Justin employed to capture the complex shape literally did not exist when Kevin designed the prototype. The first thing you build is the minifigure stand for The Beatles. But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience. Reviewed in the United States on January 2, 2020. The inside of the submarine accessed by removing a twelve-stud length of the roof and conning tower. The submarine is a mix of yellow and bright light orange with lots of parts appearing in each color for the first time. My favourite fig is George, the minifig really captures the look of him in real life very well. The submarine is bright and colourful, whimsical, solidly built, well designed, packed with lovely parts, without a sticker in sight and I can't really find any fault at all with it. Continuing on with the build, there are plenty of printed parts used for the controls of the submarine. There are spares of each of the 1x1 round tiles, and of the clock, for some reason. I'm not a huge Lego person (that sounds weird. Here’s Kevin’s original design. Thanks so much for a Great Product! It costs $80, the same price as the Doctor Who set (which I own) minus around 70 pieces. The Yellow Submarine hold a special place in my heart, as it is a movie I grew up watching. Please log in to post comments on this article. Could be a colorful topic for a contest! [CDATA[ Ringo Starr has on a red and blue striped jacket with a lavendar and orange kipper tie. It's on my wanted list! The base of the model is nicely curved, making this a great source for 1×2 inverted curved slopes in bright light orange and, for the first time, yellow. All Rights Reserved. It's Sabine Wren's hairpiece from Star Wars Rebels but recoloured! The Beatles have had a profound influence on modern music, and have hoards of fans the world over. The printing on him is spot on with him having a blue face with red lips and pink ears. The original male hairpiece from the 1970s has been used: I guess it is as good as any. Massive Beatles fan. Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website.