It’s one of the most anticipated sets so far, so without further ado, let’s jump into a short review of 70481 Benny’s Space Squad– featuring Lenny, the new Pink Classic Space minifigure! Because "Jenny" stands out more as a female name. Because it's all "progressive" to have the pink one be a guy. Because it's such a long-standing tradition that no more than one female be included in a genre set that everyone just automatically accepted that Lenny was a guy, even if they haven't consciously processed the reason why...yet. Andy • Brand • Chunk • Data • Elgin Perkins • Francis Fratelli • Jake Fratelli • Mama Fratelli • Mikey • Mouth • Mr. Walsh • Mrs. Walsh • Octopus • One-Eyed Willy • Rosalita • Sheriff • Sloth • Stef • Troy Perkins When the LEGO Movie 2 sets were revealed, Benny’s Space Squad stood out for reasons that drive any seasoned LEGO fan into a frenzy, the re-release of two classic Space Minifigures AND perhaps the biggest surprise of all, the introduction of a new Pink Classic Space minifigure into the LEGO canon. Anacondrai Cultist • Anacondrai Serpent • Clouse • Cole • Dareth • Eyezor • Sensei Garmadon • Gravis • Griffin Turner • Jacob Pevsner • Jay • Kai • Karlof • Lloyd • Master Chen • Nindroid • Nya • Overlord • P.I.X.A.L. • Sensei Wu • Skreemer • Skullkin • Zane

Benny comes with an alternate face, with a dismayed expression – he’s the only one with an alternate face in this set. This model made an appearance in the "Space Smash" episode of Lego Masters USA, to demonstrate the "gravity drop" method.

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Later, when trying to think of a plan to get into Lord Business' Octan Tower, Emmet tells the gang they will fly there in a spaceship, which excites Benny. But Emmet tells his friends that they're expecting them to show up in a Bat Spaceship or a Pirate Spaceship or a Pink Sparkle Spaceship, so he suggests they build one of the Octan Spaceships, which disappoints Benny since he still doesn't get to build his. Emmet is sporting his 'thinly-disguised as a robot' look. Otherwise he's identical to other incarnations. Lenny wears a brand new pink uniform which looks marvellous! Only five different colours appeared during the original Classic Space series and a green version became available with 21109 Exo Suit in 2014. This pink design is therefore a welcome addition to the range, featuring the familiar emblem and some air tanks which look perfect when integrated with older figures. Perhaps additional colours will be introduced in the movie! Accessory elements include an airtank and helmet for each minifigure, Benny's walkie-talkie, Lenny's wrench and Kenny's metal detector.

That said, there is one major difference – the helmet moulds. To my memory, there were two different types of old-style helmets – you can see one variation on the left, which has a bit of a botch on the bottom chin, and the other which is more smooth. DC Universe: Alfred Pennyworth | Aquaman | Cyborg | The Flash | Green Lantern | Harley Quinn | Lex Luthor | Superman | Wonder Woman The Pink Classic Space Minifigure has been christened Lenny and joins Kenny, Benny (who we all know and love) and Jenny to form Benny’s Space Squad. The fourth astronaut is named Jenny. Her white suit appeared in 1978 and few alterations have been made. This helmet is more robust than the original design and the printing on the torso seems brighter than that seen on the earlier version, although that might be a partial result of age. Nevertheless, these minifigures are excellent and they come with a selection of traditional equipment, including a wrench, a radio and a metal detector. Although not new or particularly rare, I was pleased to see that many of the parts commonly seen in classic space sets which were new at the time are used in this set:The inclusion of Lenny, the new Pink Classic Spaceman is another master-stroke as it effectively expands the Classic Space universe in the same way that the Exo Suit did. See above for a comparison of an original Classic Space blue minifigure in very good condition, one that has lots of wear on it (notice the white moon), Benny from The LEGO Movie 1 and lastly, Benny from The LEGO Movie 2.