Review: 10282 Adidas Originals Superstar
Posted by CapnRex101,
10282 Adidas Originals Superstar encapsulates the enormous changes in LEGO products which have transpired recently. The new 18+ branding attracts diverse audiences, hence the incredible collection of differing products has increased in both quantity and variety.
This creation certainly seems unusual, although trainers are considered highly collectable and the Superstar brand is beloved. Moreover, the execution of this model is excellent, integrating distinct construction methods which achieve marvellous realism. Certain compromises are apparent though, relating primarily to shaping.
Box and Contents
LEGO has established consistent packaging for the 18+ range, hence 10282 Adidas Originals Superstar seems surprising! The design recreates the original shoeboxes for these celebrated trainers and achieves outstanding accuracy, matching the boxes in size, colour and decoration. In fact, the only obvious difference between real shoeboxes and this one is the LEGO logo!
Authentic detail continues on either side, where the set number and piece count are displayed. These closely resemble genuine Adidas box labels, although my favourite feature is clearly the hole beside the label, which cleverly replicates a minifigure head. The balance between familiar LEGO and Adidas branding here is remarkably effective.
Opening the box flap reveals the traditional 18+ branding underneath, displaying this peculiar model against the standard black background. I appreciate the splendid effort which has been taken here and hope similarly elaborate packaging may accompany future sets, when required. This departure from uniformly dark designs is certainly welcome.
Surprises continue inside the box, where tissue paper enshrouds the eight bags and imitates standard shoebox packaging. These bags are numbered between one and seven, containing predominantly white parts. The seventh bag provides elements to construct the mirrored shoe and instructions will be available on LEGO.com shortly.
The instruction manual contains 144 pages and useful information about the Adidas Superstar brand, documenting its development between 1970 and 2020. This page, displaying the LEGO trainer beside its counterpart from 1970, is particularly informative. Additionally, brief comments from Florian Müller, the model designer, precede the actual building instructions.
Construction
The model is assembled in multiple separate sections, corresponding with the original trainer. Construction therefore commences with the sole which consists primarily of bricks and wedge elements covering plates. Tiles are then positioned across the top, including several which are accurately decorated with Adidas branding. The forward space remains vacant though.
Stacked bricks and plates are then connected sideways, neatly occupying the vacant section. The resulting structure appears appropriately smooth, interrupted only by four ball cups which become important later. Additionally, a conspicuous 2x3 red brick is secured here, presumably making reference to the infamously painful experience of stepping on LEGO bricks!
Three panels comprise the rounded heel, which is unusually secured using click hinges. They provide sufficient strength and the layered structure of each panel ensures absolute rigidity as well. Click hinges have performed the same role as brackets previously, although the example here is especially smooth and nothing remains exposed when construction is complete.
LEGO components are inherently angular, hence ball joints are necessary when attaching the irregular sides of this trainer. These are identified with red and green markers, denoting where both sides are connected. While ball joints allow continued motion in these panels, they nestle perfectly beside the neighbouring heel and another structure towards the toe.
Green and red pieces continue inside both panels, corresponding with those within the shoe. Once again, layered plates are integral to their construction, before curved slopes are placed across the exterior. I appreciate the integration of wedge plates and 1x2 grille slopes beneath each section too, slotting neatly against the horizontal sole and almost completely sealing the spaces.
The tongue is fastened using two clips and slides between the aforementioned panels, before fabric shoelaces are threaded through the eyelets. Their material is identical to standard laces and these further strengthen the model, maintaining its shape. The display stand is assembled afterwards, thereby completing an interesting creation.
The Completed Model
LEGO has created an interesting collection of products based upon household items recently, notably including 71374 Nintendo Entertainment System and 21327 Typewriter. 10282 Adidas Originals Superstar expands that selection and definitely compares favourably with the source material, particularly because this design is life-size. The trainer measures 28cm in length and therefore matches a UK size 7, EU size 40 2/3 or US size 7 1/2 shoe.
An attractive display stand accompanies the model, although I think the trainer seems equally impressive without elevation. Nevertheless, the black elements contrast beautifully beside this popular shoe and I love the angular shape, presenting further contrast. Additionally, the plaque included information about Adidas' enduring Superstar brand, employing the only sticker in this set.
Black is undoubtedly the most familiar colour for Adidas Originals Superstar trainers, although various colours are available. The model features an authentic combination of black and white elements, including the distinguishing stripes and ankle collar. The shape seems quite realistic too, particularly around the sides where curved slopes create appropriate contours.
However, comparing the original trainer and its LEGO equivalent demonstrates some obvious issues. The structure which surrounds the shoelaces, known as the eyestay, seems especially inaccurate because these Technic bricks are extremely prominent. However, these are needed to accommodate the laces and the eyelets cannot fold downwards, unlike those on the original trainer.
Adidas Originals Superstar image from adidas.co.uk
The famous 'shell toe' associated with the Adidas Superstar is represented by two printed 5x5 rounded corner elements, matching the existing 3x3 and 4x4 equivalents. The resulting design looks fantastic and superb detail continues across either side, where black stripes decorate the model. Unfortunately, their distinctive serrated edges are missing, but that would have required printing and I favour brick-built stripes here.
Actually assembling the laces from traditional LEGO elements could also have been effective, although recreating the bow would have been extremely challenging. I think using fabric laces works successfully in certain regards, achieving unique consistency between the original shoe and the LEGO rendition. However, excluding the fabric shoelaces may also have removed the need for enlarged eyelets, thereby solving another problem.
Moreover, the tongue appears remarkably exposed, representing another departure from the original trainer. This should be nestled partially beneath the laces, with only the uppermost tip emerging above the bow. Instead, the structure is connected using Technic pins, so cannot be positioned accurately which is perplexing. I wonder whether Adidas insisted upon their symbol appearing as prominently as possible, hence exposing the printed piece.
Admittedly, this decoration appears quite attractive, combining metallic gold and black shades. Adidas branding continues around the heel and demonstrates fantastic accuracy, although the projecting ankle collar could perhaps have been integrated more smoothly. However, the studs visible across the exterior are splendid, seeking to distinguish this material from the sole which features no exposed studs.
The distinctive Adidas symbol makes another appearance inside, with text in English, German and French which corresponds precisely with the source material. Removing the heel provides an excellent view of that feature and reveals the ball joints which secure each side. Fortunately, those joints are concealed reasonably well when the heel is attached.
Overall
10282 Adidas Originals Superstar targets an unusually specific audience and I think the model succeeds in that regard. This would certainly be an interesting addition to any trainer collection and is immediately recognisable as the modern Adidas Superstar. However, several issues are apparent, particularly concerning the shapes around the laces and the ankle collar.
Certain concessions are unavoidable when recreating inherently rounded subjects, although I think the ankle collar could potentially have been enhanced. Nevertheless, I do appreciate the curvature around the sides and these construction methods are undeniably unorthodox, within official products. The price of £79.99 or $79.99 feels relatively expensive and was presumably determined to parallel standard trainers, further confirming the intended market for this unique model.
This set was provided for review by The LEGO Group but the review represents an expression of my own opinions.
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On the stand, it looks like a space shuttle that's going to crash
Why can I see blue and red on the inside?! It's a display model.. swap these parts out and it becomes a funny little addition to your sneaker collection.
Interesting set to say the least. I'm not particularly interested in this set but the information plaque is a nice inclusion. Fun packaging choice too.
ehhhhhh nah don't like it
I like the idea of box.
I had Run DMC stuck in my head while reading the review:
My Adidas only bring good news
And they are not used as felon shoes
They're black and white, white with black stripes
The ones I like to wear when I rock the mic
I'm glad Lego is keeping up with tradition by having a typo on the plaque. It sould be 1970s not 1970's.
If someone else wants to buy it, good luck, but it's not for me. It'll be great when someone puts out alternative model instructions that turn it into an Imperial shuttle or something similar though.
Old-woman-who-lived-in-a-shoe MOC arriving in 3... 2... 1...
@bananaworld said:
"
Old-woman-who-lived-in-a-shoe MOC arriving in 3... 2... 1..."
Actually a reason to buy this
Shouldn't it be priced at around half the price of standard trainers as you only have one shoe? I'm assuming it's a right foot, and the instructions can be mirrored to produce a left foot if you feel inclined to buy two?
No gold brick at the heart of it then, huh?
Shoe. Buy one, don't get one free.
Not going to lie, in my opinion this is one of the most stupid product ideas LEGO has put out in a while... I don't understand why anyone would want to buy a LEGO replica of a shoe when they can buy the actual real thing for cheaper.
The more products like this I see, the more convinced I am that LEGO is slowly entering in their second experimental era.
Loving it, but not buying it (there are just too much sets i still need).
Very cool set, and yes maybe for an incrowd of sneakerheads, hiphopheads, fashionistas or designlovers but that’s all love!
@ambr said:
"I'm assuming it's a right foot, and the instructions can be mirrored to produce a left foot if you feel inclined to buy two?
"
From Cap’s review above: ‘ The seventh bag provides elements to construct the mirrored shoe and instructions will be available on LEGO.com shortly.’
@LegoDavid , LEGO is trying to expand its market to adults who are not already AFOLs, hence the objects. It’something LEGO has quietly been doing for a few years through lines like Architecture and IP such as James Bond, Top Gear and US comedies (BBT, Friends).
A special kind of ugly. It's hard to fathom that the same company that has given us creative highlights like Ninjago Gardens also puts out cr*p like this.
This is about as left-field as the nintendo entertainment system released a while back, which I’m super excited to get. Hopefully there are people for whom this set is perfect as well
Kryton, from Red Dwarf, will be all over this.
The build is very clever, unfortunately, it just does not even look like the real thing! Hope you have thin ankles!
I just don’t get it...
Pooh-pooh.
What an utter monstrosity. A fantastic MOC, but a really stupid commercial product.
But you know what? People who invest in trainers will probably gobble it up and it will no doubt more than hold its value.
I think the packaging is fantastic, but I'm still scratching my head about the model itself. It looks more like a great MOC, rather than something I would have expected to see as an official set. While I can't see any value in the model myself, I'm sure (or should that be I hope?) there will be some fans out there who will absolutely love it.
I had a feeling this was going to be expensive thanks to the Adidas branding, but that price tag quashed any remaining interest I had in this. I’m sure there are a lot of people who can justify it, but sadly I’m not one of them.
Those sideviews of the shoe and the model next to each do the model no favours.
Very silly having a model that doesn't look like the source material. The box is the best feature...
OK,...this is getting pretty silly,...
@LEGO: more effort in city instead of these gimmicks,...please!!
I like the idea of it but the proportions look more like a baby sized shoe - it's all a bit squashed and upright... The box is superb though!
That's a set only a mother could love
Shame its so bulky, cause finally getting into sneakers is something I've wanted from Lego for a while. The packaging is the best part about the whole thing. Feel like I really gotta convince myself to like it off the novelty.
Hope this paves the way for Lego Chicago 1s
Why only one shoe?
@TomKazutara said:
"If Lego can target the small amount of shoe enthusiasts in the Lego community…"
LEGO isn’t targeting existing AFOLs. It is seeking to create new ones by appealing to other interests, in this case trainers. How successful it will be is unknown, but I suspect that LEGO’s market research has found that adult non-FOLs become AFOLs through gateway products. It would explain why LEGO keeps doing them.
I wish we could have seen Huw's and CapnRex's faces when they received this out of nowhere to review!
It's a fun idea, but currently Adidas has actual wearable LEGO shoes already which are more appealing.
But yes it might draw some shoe/fashion people into LEGO as new fans.
Yes but, what size is it?
That packaging is genius.
@Zrath said:
"Yes but, what size is it?"
Chris answers that in the review, if you read it.
Another set that makes it easier to go back in the dark ages. Every time lego announces something new, I cross my fingers, hoping I won't like it. Lego produces far to many sets a year, so I have to remove constantly sets from my wanted list to put other sets on . I have nor the money, nor the place to buy everything I like. Furhermore, I think the quality is getting worse lately, and sometimes there is to much emphasis on detail, making the piece count very high, and thus also the price. Consider for instance set 6971, intergalactic command base. A set from 1984 (almost 40 years old!), with only 328 pieces! It has a rocket, space craft, scooter, moving play features, spread out over two base plates and has a lot of place to put your figures. 328 pieces! How about a modern set like this, "nothing comes close" is even a huge understatement! I feel like going (partially) back to my dark ages, and only collect vintage lego.
sigh
So, who exactly wanted this...?
Why not focus on improving problems with color consistency and stuff like that instead of doing useless stuff like this.
@Phoenixio said:
"I wish we could have seen Huw's and CapnRex's faces when they received this out of nowhere to review!"
"So, do you want to do the review?" - "No, please, YOU do it!"
Nearly 800 pieces, nearly $80; and it looks very clunky compared to the real thing. A piece count of nearly 800 encompasses large playsets and vehicles; as well as many Technic and Architecture sets. And they often look pretty good, and many of the latter two are easily recognizable when compared to the source material. Plus, many City sets often will have 3-4 Minifigures at this price.
I look at this set much in the same way as I do Supreme-branded items. I have noticed knife and tool manufacturer SOG out of WA made several branded items from them; and despite the only difference basically being red paint and a Supreme logo, these sell on the secondary market for 3-5 (sometimes more) times what the regular SOG item is new. Basically, this is the set made for resellers.
On another note, few of the shoes I buy everyday cost that much. I paid extra for the Dutch-made Dunlop rubber boots/Wellies ($180); as I'd had bad luck with the Muck and Servus/Honeywell products I usually find in stores here. I paid $140 for the British Army Haix High Liability boots, as I needed something I could walk long-distance in rough terrain with working fences. I bought a lot of my shoes and boots when retailers either closed, quit carrying a product line (like when I got $150 Rocky boots for $30; when an owner of a local farm supply store got tired of supply issues from the distributor and stopped selling the brand), or that style was discontinued. But, the three pairs of shoes I wear most often cost combined about what this set will cost.
@Phoenixio said:
"I wish we could have seen Huw's and CapnRex's faces when they received this out of nowhere to review!"
Fortunately, we usually know what is coming so have an opportunity to prepare ourselves!
In this case, I found it enjoyable to review something outside my typical area of knowledge. My awareness of shoe terminology has certainly improved during the last couple of days.
This set, not only looks like a joke but is also kinda expensive. I just don't get it.
@PjtorXmos said:
"So, who exactly wanted this...?
Why not focus on improving problems with color consistency and stuff like that instead of doing useless stuff like this."
As mentioned earlier in the comment section: it's a "gateway set" for adults who forgot or don't know about lego but they like their sneaker or shoes or fashion in general. They usually get such set as a gift, they build it and usually they think- whoa that was fun, maybe I should get another lego set for myself. Et voila- another loyal customer is born.
After Dinner I Did A S…
Either this set will be limited and they’ll double in price or you’ll be able to get 2 4 1 when they’re discounted by 50% on Amazon…
I do love the box though.
I’m going to take a punt and buy a set.
I doubt I'll buy this. But I really do like the packaging! And I think the model looks like fun as well and like an interesting build. But I'm not really into sneakers, so have no real 'use' for it.
Having said that, I agree that this set is most likely aimed to lure people into Lego, and to be sold 'outside' the usual market. I don't have a problem with that, tbh.
Also, do shoelaces count as official Lego parts now?
It looks like it'd be an interesting and fun build, but the completed shoe looks horribly uncomfortable. I'd only use it for display.
This is one of the DOPEST Lego sets I have seen. Not the best. Not the most fun. Not the most clever in design and technique. But it is ABSOLUTELY dope AF. Will be there to get the typewriter tomorrow and this on drop date.
I don't like this type of set and branding. It looks also rather bulky. Not well done.
The packaging is the only good idea in this. Leave it in the box...
The shoes looks a bit too chunky/too tall. It looked a little weird when I first saw it, but once I saw the side-by-side comparison, it doesn't look like the real shoe that much....
I think it would be better if this set had incorporated more color on the outside, like this LEGO Ideas project of an Adidas ZX 8000 https://ideas.lego.com/projects/076ccf46-7576-411a-a953-655c4f5a7794
It's like they stole his idea AND made it worse for the final product. It's a shame as I really thought that LEGO Ideas project would get approved if it reached 10K.
I don't really like the look of this set, but there will be collectors who want to buy this oddity. I guess it will sell enough to make a quick buck, but nothing major.
For the price I can get a decent pair of Nikes. When they first teased this I thought this was gonna be another actual pair of shoes like they did a few months back but I wasn't expecting that. This seems really random and I'm not entirely sure who the intended market is. I've never known Adidas shoes to be particularly iconic. Maybe if they'd done Air Jordans...
@LegoDavid said:
"Not going to lie, in my opinion this is one of the most stupid product ideas LEGO has put out in a while... "
Personally I'm not enamored with this set either.
However, I was stunned to discover that my 10 years old LEGO lover daughter thinks this set is really cool, and would love to have it!
Not quite the target audience LEGO had in mind, though...
Why? This is dumb.
I like the box!
...there, I said something positive.
Sometimes LEGO needs to ask themselves not if they can produce a particular set, but if they SHOULD.
What's up with these ridiculous and horrible sets?! Another junk set like the typewriter.
That tongue is really curious. It in no way looks like the actual shoe. It had to be the logo visibility issue as suggested. Should be an easy fix with a MOD. In any case, I'm not the target demo for this but I'm sure it will sell like crazy. Also not convinced it's going to pull in sneakerheads and turn them into AFOLs. That said I don't really have a problem with this continued branding crossover.
@ChrisBricks81 said:
"What's up with these ridiculous and horrible sets?! Another junk set like the typewriter."
Here's an idea: grow up and accept the fact that not every set will be for you. It's not hard.
@thor96 said:
" @PjtorXmos said:
"So, who exactly wanted this...?
Why not focus on improving problems with color consistency and stuff like that instead of doing useless stuff like this."
As mentioned earlier in the comment section: it's a "gateway set" for adults who forgot or don't know about lego but they like their sneaker or shoes or fashion in general. They usually get such set as a gift, they build it and usually they think- whoa that was fun, maybe I should get another lego set for myself. Et voila- another loyal customer is born."
Lego currently doesn't have a problem with the amount of fans, but they definitely have a fan retention problem coming up slowly but surely. Germany is great example, they have completely missed the generation, that is right now coming out of their dark ages and this will certainly happen in other parts of the world too. They are actively alienating a market, that should be rather easy to access, in favor of a market, that is very doubtful to actually care.
@CaptainRed said:
Personally I'm not enamored with this set either.
However, I was stunned to discover that my 10 years old LEGO lover daughter thinks this set is really cool, and would love to have it!
Not quite the target audience LEGO had in mind, though...]]
I am sure Lego won't mind you buying a set or two even if you are not their target audience :)
A waste of perfectly good Lego. Just because they can make something like this, doesn't mean they should.
Weird. Well designed, I guess.
109.99 EUR... that means 219.98 for a pair. Or more reasonably, a pair of them new Creator Castles.
PS What is the part number for those laces? At least that "part" will be a good challenge for a MOC competition.
Aglet
So is the sole just antistuds or has some effort been made underneath as well?
I’m generally up for variety in subject matters but this one has thrown me if I’m honest. First impressions of the full model are not complimentary. It looks messy.
I’m usually a sucker for things with a name plaque but I’m not sure I’ll be able to warm myself to this one.
Shame coz it’s an interesting idea
Hehe... my brother isn't too into LEGO, but he does love sneakers... maybe I could get him to get this...
*evil laughter*
It's got a stand, it's got an empty interior with room for a plain colored brick, it's got a big windscreen part for a tongue, it's got parts to build it in either left or right versions which means it can be built symmetrically if you want ... It may have seemed highly (not infinitely) improbable for years, but Lego has actually done it. They've actually released the Heart of Gold as a retail set! Major props to them for that.
Oh, and the Adidas packaging is really neat too. Really emphasizes the random nature of the Infinite Improbability Drive by picking up a dual license. It's a pity they left out Ford Prefect and Zaphod Beeblebrox, but we all know how rare it is to get all the important minifigures in one set.
@AgentKallus said:
"Those sideviews of the shoe and the model next to each do the model no favours."
Yeeeahh... if I was building a model of something and that is the best, most accurate likeness I could achieve, I'd probably abandon it there and then – because clearly, it's not working out.
This seems like the answer to a question no one asked.
Stupid. What next, a Russell Hobbs kettle? A M&S pair of Y fronts? Have they gone mad at Lego?
This is a cool set. I can appreciate how this might appeal to sneakerheads and could be a conversation piece to display in their collections, much as the typewriter might appeal to writers or librarians or people with large collections of books, or how the
Crocodile Locomotive might appeal to rail buffs, or how the Saturn V and Space Shuttle might appeal to aviation/space enthusiasts, or how the Super Heroes sets appeal to comic book nerds such as myself.
To each their own, and LEGO appears to get it.
@iwybs said:
"It's got a stand, it's got an empty interior with room for a plain colored brick, it's got a big windscreen part for a tongue, it's got parts to build it in either left or right versions which means it can be built symmetrically if you want ... It may have seemed highly (not infinitely) improbable for years, but Lego has actually done it. They've actually released the Heart of Gold as a retail set! Major props to them for that.
Oh, and the Adidas packaging is really neat too. Really emphasizes the random nature of the Infinite Improbability Drive by picking up a dual license. It's a pity they left out Ford Prefect and Zaphod Beeblebrox, but we all know how rare it is to get all the important minifigures in one set."
Actually, its the heart of Red.
They DID consider making that Red 2x3 gold but its a well known fact that the Heart of Gold is pure, uniform white and, lets face it, these days the chances of TLG being able to produce a set with that kind of colour uniformity IS truly infinitely improbable...
Is this for real?
All I really like of this set is its unique packaging. The actual set is whatever imo an easy pass for sure.
@jkb said:
" @bananaworld said:
"
Old-woman-who-lived-in-a-shoe MOC arriving in 3... 2... 1..."
Actually a reason to buy this"
this is the new vase for my botanical collection bouquet actually
I think this set is getting more hate than it deserves. I didn't realize Lego was a closed off hobby/community only for ideas approved by said community.
I personally think the set is kind of neat but too expensive and not for me.
That's hilarious. It's not for me, but it's hilarious!
@holdre007 said:
"(...)What is the part number for those laces? At least that "part" will be a good challenge for a MOC competition."
Head on over to New Elementary!
https://www.newelementary.com/2021/06/lego-review-moc-10282-adidas-originals.html
@SithLord196 said:
"I think this set is getting more hate than it deserves. I didn't realize Lego was a closed off hobby/community only for ideas approved by said community."
They aren't, just as comment sections aren't closed to people who don't approve of certain ideas.
@bananaworld said:
"
@holdre007 said:
"(...)What is the part number for those laces? At least that "part" will be a good challenge for a MOC competition."
Head on over to New Elementary!
https://www.newelementary.com/2021/06/lego-review-moc-10282-adidas-originals.html
"
Thanks!
@jkb said:
" @SithLord196 said:
"I think this set is getting more hate than it deserves. I didn't realize Lego was a closed off hobby/community only for ideas approved by said community."
They aren't, just as comment sections aren't closed to people who don't approve of certain ideas."
^^Exactly! Thank you!
I think what bugs me the most is that this thing is awash with printed parts, but $200USD+ sets still rely heavily on stickers.
I wonder is Adidas wouldn't let them make stickers with their logo.
Really makes me think this would be much more palatable if it was released as an Adidas product using their retail channels and marketing. As a Lego product it just feels like a bad joke and a waste of their resources.
Huh. Not sure what to think, guess I'm still waiting for the other shoe to drop.
$79.99 USD from Lego...
$90 USD from Adidas!
https://www.adidas.com/us/lego-adidas-originals-superstar-shoe/FZ8497.html
I was curious how they made the laces... then I saw: they used laces! Interesting model.
To be honest, it just looks weak.
Size 7's ?
Too small. Even if it was a pair they would not fit.
I doubt that they would survive long on the Track or the Tennis court? :)
But I suppose that is why TLG have the lego branded real deal also in the Lego shops?
This is one Lego item that might be better staying MISB........
I do like the packaging.
Maybe TLG should just sell the box?
£10....
I love that Lego are releasing this!
I am not the target demographic, and I have no intention of buying it, but it's really showing off how creative the Lego hobby is, and how adults (and kids) can turn to Lego to build ANYTHING they are interested in.
Sure, the price is a little on the high side, but that's the norm for trainers/sneakers anyway. And it's certainly the norm for Lego. There are some great new parts. And a ton of white if you need those for a moc or whatever.
And it's presented really elegantly, and you can buy two if you want a pair.
I've seen loads of interesting, out there, esoteric builds on a host of fan sites, full of great parts usage, imagination and skill. And I'm always a bit sad they don't get much attention outside hobbyist circles. Well this set will get a lot more attention. And it says "Whatever you are into, Lego can help you express your love, your fandom."
And that can only be great for the hobby.
I guess to each his own with this set and as I mentioned on the teaser news: I have no interest in the model but there are new parts and new recolours which is good.
To me, when I see the new direction of Lego (i.e. static display object) I am thinking back of the late 70s (of course only a segment of people on this site can relate). This was a time when people were accumulating all sorts of kitsch which were collecting dust all over the house. Eventually, these eyesore items disappeared for a more minimalistic decor design. It even become "out" to have such a cluttered living space. Is this what will happen to Lego in the long run? It will be "out" to have it in view in the house... Lego is still first and foremost a toy - that does not precludes it from being a toy for adult.
If they are looking for other markets to develop they may want to look at what Fischer Technik does and try to enter the engineering field - and Technic fans will get to have decent sets in the process.
Now white shoe laces are official Lego parts: this will make a whole new type of MOCs.
@maffyd said:
I've seen loads of interesting, out there, esoteric builds on a host of fan sites, full of great parts usage, imagination and skill. And I'm always a bit sad they don't get much attention outside hobbyist circles. Well this set will get a lot more attention. And it says "Whatever you are into, Lego can help you express your love, your fandom."
And that can only be great for the hobby.]]
Well said.
To be honest, I'm not surprised they decide to try this as they have actual lego branded clothing on the site. I could see it appealing to those who collect shoes rather than wearing them but another no.
As usual my year starts off expensive, goes to middling during the summer, then picks up again around November.
Like someone have said already, what a waste of plastic, where numerous other sets could have been made. Could get some other new shoes for that price. Zero interest.
Ok TLG, you just proved to us that you can go all out and produce a premium product with nicely printed parts and no stickers (apart from the placard), quality cloth parts, and with wonderful packaging style reminiscent of the 80's and 90's. Now please step-it-up and do the same for your regular themes as well and you'll deservedly reclaim your wonton mantra "only the best is good enough".
I think if you combine this set with the Bonsai set (to let it grow out of the shoe) it would look pretty dope, but I’m not gonna buy a Lego plant and single shoe. I’d rather save up for the new Speed Champions wave and new Star Wars UCS sets
Eh, Lego had a massive success with Saturn V which broke out of the Lego community into the space community. I can see why they've done this. It's far from a terrible model. I'm sure most complaints levied at this model are going to be perfectly unreasonable tirades about how people don't like Lego to cater to people other than themselves and are unwilling to accept that the company needs to innovate to survive in the modern market.
@Brainslugged said:
"I'm glad Lego is keeping up with tradition by having a typo on the plaque. It sould be 1970s not 1970's."
It is the American way to do it
Well. On the bright side, while constructing this thing you can finally live out your fantasy of being a small child in an Indonesian sweatshop, I guess.
Box looks nice, but other than that, what is the point of this set? Stick to the notprmal wearable shoes.
@rossigian said:
" @Brainslugged said:
"I'm glad Lego is keeping up with tradition by having a typo on the plaque. It sould be 1970s not 1970's."
It is the American way to do it"
It’s not so much a matter of place - UK vs US - as it is about time.
It used to be that the apostrophe was required. Then there was a transition period when either was acceptable. Nowadays, the apostrophe isn’t used. In the AP style, which is an American guide, apostrophes aren’t used to indicate decades, i.e. 1970s, not 1970’s.
The transition took place over a 30- to 40-year period. If LEGO is being deliberately retro, then “1970’s” is correct; if not, “1970s”.
@Ridgeheart said:
"Well. On the bright side, while constructing this thing you can finally live out your fantasy of being a small child in an Indonesian sweatshop, I guess."
Don't get me wrong, I am against sweatshops under all circumstances and I try not to support companies that use them but wasn't it Nike that uses sweatshops? Or do shoe brands in general do that?
The incorporation of an actual shoelace into the build is interesting, although I wouldn't be able to build this one properly because of that. I only own velcro sandals and Vans, my parents kind of didn't teach me how to tie my shoes. I guess I'll learn eventually. :P
From far away the build looked super convincing honestly, even up close I still don't really understand the hate. Is it because of the exposed studs, the colors inside, or does it just not appeal to people? It seems like there are comparable shortcomings in a lot of display-type sets, maybe there's just something I'm not noticing that other people have.
@MLF said:
"I think what bugs me the most is that this thing is awash with printed parts, but $200USD+ sets still rely heavily on stickers.
I wonder is Adidas wouldn't let them make stickers with their logo."
It's probably more just that this set has no minifigures eating up the budget for new printed elements. There are around 10 different printed elements in this set, from what i can tell… which is about the same as what it'd take to include three or four newly printed minifigures in a more conventional playset.
Anyway, this is a neat set, honestly! I've seen AFOLs build life-size MOCs of sneakers before, and even if that isn't a topic of particular interest to me, they're always cool and exciting to see due to their unconventional curved shape.
Here LEGO has gone even further than some of those examples by recreating a specific brand/style of sneaker using some very clever and unconventional building techniques and part choices… although admittedly, I don't know/care enough about sneakers to recognize this specific design, and would have preferred brighter colors to this limited white and black design.
I have to say, the "who will even buy this/who even asked for this?" type of comments that sets like this, the World Map set, and the Botanical Collection set have become really tiresome. For one thing, I'm all too used to seeing these comments about sets or themes that ended up being quite popular, like LEGO Friends, LEGO Minecraft, LEGO Dots, the Ideas Ship in a Bottle or Pirates of Barracuda Bay, the 18+ Botanical Collection, the licensed Technic supercars, or even the Ninjago City or Temple of Airjitzu sets.
But whether a set like this one or the typewriter ends up being popular or not, the message I hear when people say this stuff is "I'm not imaginative enough to consider that people with different interests, tastes, or aesthetic preferences than mine might actually enjoy LEGO as much or be willing to spend as much on it as I do."
I fully understand that for some people, a LEGO model being blockier, more expensive, and/or slightly different in proportions than "the real thing" could be a deal-breaker. But for a lot of people, especially those who are already used to LEGO models being somewhat blocky or inexact, the novelty of the LEGO aesthetic and the enjoyment of putting the model together by hand using clever and unexpected building techniques could easily outweigh some of those other factors.
Plus, it's not as though a person having or being able to get a non-LEGO version of something that interests them will make a LEGO version inherently less interesting to them. A common complaint I've heard about the Minecraft or Super Mario sets is "why would anybody buy a LEGO version of this when it's just a rough approximation of the in-game creative experience/play experience?" But for some people, even inexact adaptations of a game experience they already enjoy provides an entirely different sort of appeal
Likewise, even if somebody already owns a pair of sneakers or a typewriter, they don't necessarily think of that as an art piece or home decor worth displaying in a prominent place. But a cheeky re-imagining of that interest in a separate creative medium? That's a whole different story — much like the difference between an actual bowl of fruit or a "still life" painting of one.
Apologies for rambling/ranting! Needless to say, I certainly think this set will have its share of fans. It's not necessarily likely to be such a craze that it becomes a starting point for an ongoing series or theme… but especially with a stand-alone set like this, I don't think that's necessary for its existence to be worthwhile.
@ALEGOMan said:
"That's a funny looking UCS Republic Gunship"
^ Best comment.
Props to LEGO for trying new things and presumably they did their homework before designing and releasing this, but I'm going to echo plenty of people here: just why?
It amuses me the amount of hate directed at a single set in a very small line of Lego being made to model real life objects. No it is not for me but I see potential for something to eventually arrive that I will like in this area.
Until then I wait for the lone set per year that appeals to my late 1980's Lego tastes. Meanwhile Lego makes another hundred Star Wars sets i have lost the ability to care about and no one bats an eye.
Would be fun to see someone make a Transformer robot out of this.
Adidas Prime
@Trigger_ said:
" @Ridgeheart said:
"Well. On the bright side, while constructing this thing you can finally live out your fantasy of being a small child in an Indonesian sweatshop, I guess."
Don't get me wrong, I am against sweatshops under all circumstances and I try not to support companies that use them but wasn't it Nike that uses sweatshops? Or do shoe brands in general do that?
The incorporation of an actual shoelace into the build is interesting, although I wouldn't be able to build this one properly because of that. I only own velcro sandals and Vans, my parents kind of didn't teach me how to tie my shoes. I guess I'll learn eventually. :P
From far away the build looked super convincing honestly, even up close I still don't really understand the hate. Is it because of the exposed studs, the colors inside, or does it just not appeal to people? It seems like there are comparable shortcomings in a lot of display-type sets, maybe there's just something I'm not noticing that other people have."
Do the set instructions not tell you how to tie the shoe's laces? /s
@Aanchir said:
" @MLF said:
"I think what bugs me the most is that this thing is awash with printed parts, but $200USD+ sets still rely heavily on stickers.
I wonder is Adidas wouldn't let them make stickers with their logo."
It's probably more just that this set has no minifigures eating up the budget for new printed elements. There are around 10 different printed elements in this set, from what i can tell… which is about the same as what it'd take to include three or four newly printed minifigures in a more conventional playset.
Anyway, this is a neat set, honestly! I've seen AFOLs build life-size MOCs of sneakers before, and even if that isn't a topic of particular interest to me, they're always cool and exciting to see due to their unconventional curved shape.
Here LEGO has gone even further than some of those examples by recreating a specific brand/style of sneaker using some very clever and unconventional building techniques and part choices… although admittedly, I don't know/care enough about sneakers to recognize this specific design, and would have preferred brighter colors to this limited white and black design.
I have to say, the "who will even buy this/who even asked for this?" type of comments that sets like this, the World Map set, and the Botanical Collection set have become really tiresome. For one thing, I'm all too used to seeing these comments about sets or themes that ended up being quite popular, like LEGO Friends, LEGO Minecraft, LEGO Dots, the Ideas Ship in a Bottle or Pirates of Barracuda Bay, the 18+ Botanical Collection, the licensed Technic supercars, or even the Ninjago City or Temple of Airjitzu sets.
But whether a set like this one or the typewriter ends up being popular or not, the message I hear when people say this stuff is "I'm not imaginative enough to consider that people with different interests, tastes, or aesthetic preferences than mine might actually enjoy LEGO as much or be willing to spend as much on it as I do."
I fully understand that for some people, a LEGO model being blockier, more expensive, and/or slightly different in proportions than "the real thing" could be a deal-breaker. But for a lot of people, especially those who are already used to LEGO models being somewhat blocky or inexact, the novelty of the LEGO aesthetic and the enjoyment of putting the model together by hand using clever and unexpected building techniques could easily outweigh some of those other factors.
Plus, it's not as though a person having or being able to get a non-LEGO version of something that interests them will make a LEGO version inherently less interesting to them. A common complaint I've heard about the Minecraft or Super Mario sets is "why would anybody buy a LEGO version of this when it's just a rough approximation of the in-game creative experience/play experience?" But for some people, even inexact adaptations of a game experience they already enjoy provides an entirely different sort of appeal
Likewise, even if somebody already owns a pair of sneakers or a typewriter, they don't necessarily think of that as an art piece or home decor worth displaying in a prominent place. But a cheeky re-imagining of that interest in a separate creative medium? That's a whole different story — much like the difference between an actual bowl of fruit or a "still life" painting of one.
Apologies for rambling/ranting! Needless to say, I certainly think this set will have its share of fans. It's not necessarily likely to be such a craze that it becomes a starting point for an ongoing series or theme… but especially with a stand-alone set like this, I don't think that's necessary for its existence to be worthwhile."
No need to apologize. I've really enjoyed reading your comments your comments over the last several years. Even if I don't always agree with what you type, I always find your opinions insightful and well thought out.
Funny, I just saw a pair of these on the floor in my house. They belong to my 17-year-old daughter. Seems Lego knows what they're doing...
Just a weird set to make and crippled no matter what you do- as is, it's a single shoe. Who wants a single shoe? If this set included two shoes, it would likely be double the price and you'd have to build the same model twice.
Another thought I had: Would people be less or more against this set if it was something very exclusive (sold at a convention, limited to 5000 copies, that sort of thing). shoe fans/fanatics could get behind that, since artificial rarity is a big part of the shoe collection market. As is, I'm not even sure if shoe collectors would pick this up.
UCS... shoe?
what's next? legwarmers? Not sure what market Lego is targetting with this set..... if it came as a pair then it would be more appealing but forcing customers to buy 2 sets just to make a pair is a bit rich for me.
@Quasar:
Space Shoetle?
@Brainslugged:
Not true! I have no idea why the distinction exists, but when you pluralize a numeral, you do so _with_ an apostrophe. Also, people who live in glass houses “souldn’t” throw stones.
@kfr:
Yes. Have fun distinguishing between authentic made-by-Adidas-for-TLC shoelaces and counterfeit laces made to sell with Adidas shoes...
@Milo_Hilo_26:
"The plastic tips at the ends of shoelaces are called aglets. Their true purpose is sinister!" - The Question
@HOBBES:
If that’s the case, I’m screwed. I’ve got LEGO models in every room except the bathrooms.
@Zander:
You know the AP style guide is mostly about reducing the number of characters used, right? If a word is one character too long to fit, it forces an abbreviation that adds another line. That’s the same reason the AP skips the Oxford comma.
@tkatt:
He’s not wrong about minifigs being a major driving force behind sticker usage. When Brickheadz came out, the designer did an interview where that was discussed, and it turns out the lack of minifigs is why they were able to avoid using stickers for almost the entire line. It gave them the freedom to burn slots on new colors for existing parts, and for one-off prints.
@gorf43:
Ultimate Collector Shoeries.
Am I the only one who thinks this would be fun to display next to 76191?
I admit that this isn’t a set that interests me, but must say that this is without a doubt the coolest packaging I’ve ever seen for a Lego set. I actually thought they did a great job with the NES, but this blows that set away.
I must say that I’m very excited about the future of Lego packaging, especially for these sort of targeted sets.
Great job Lego!
Ugh. The marketing department must know something I'm missing. I can only wince and vision what the molding and packing machines could have been used for that we really would have enjoyed.
@chiknlips45 said:
"I can only wince and vision what the molding and packing machines could have been used for that we really would have enjoyed."
When you say "we", would you say you speak for everyone with disposable income?
I guess RUN DMC would have said "It's Bricky" :-)
@Trigger_ said:
" @Ridgeheart said:
"Well. On the bright side, while constructing this thing you can finally live out your fantasy of being a small child in an Indonesian sweatshop, I guess."
Don't get me wrong, I am against sweatshops under all circumstances and I try not to support companies that use them but wasn't it Nike that uses sweatshops? Or do shoe brands in general do that?
The incorporation of an actual shoelace into the build is interesting, although I wouldn't be able to build this one properly because of that. I only own velcro sandals and Vans, my parents kind of didn't teach me how to tie my shoes. I guess I'll learn eventually. :P
From far away the build looked super convincing honestly, even up close I still don't really understand the hate. Is it because of the exposed studs, the colors inside, or does it just not appeal to people? It seems like there are comparable shortcomings in a lot of display-type sets, maybe there's just something I'm not noticing that other people have."
Ooh, I think you'll find that most of the things we're wearing on all parts of our bodies will have been made by tiny, alarmingly skilled and dramatically underpaid hands. Nike definitely just does it, but it's absolutely not just them.
Personally, I'm okay with the idea of "haters" in the comments-section. This section is for comments, and not all of them are going to be Love And Peace. Some people don't like what's on offer, those people deserve a voice as well so that, potentially, the producers can take note on whether or not they ought to continue in that direction - it's customer-feedback. Or non-customer feedback in this case, because this thing just isn't for me.
@bananaworld said:
"
@holdre007 said:
"(...)What is the part number for those laces? At least that "part" will be a good challenge for a MOC competition."
Head on over to New Elementary!
https://www.newelementary.com/2021/06/lego-review-moc-10282-adidas-originals.html
"
Actually looking at the video of it going together it looks pretty good...
And those shell toe bits will make great shop canopies for an MOC shop - like a larger version of the Grand Emporium...
"The new 18+ branding attracts diverse audiences"
Uh... no. No it does not. If anything, it would turn many people away. The non-Lego inclined might think that even though they like shoes and want this for the novelty - the "experience required" insinuation of 18+ would scare them away. I kid you not - there are people I know who have single sets that appealed to them (like the Volkswagen Combi) but haven't made them yet because they are scared of the difficulty. ADULTS.
My opinions on the shoe though? The obvious of course - couldn't they have at least made it a pair? Especially for the price?
@TomKazutara said:
" @Zander said:
" @TomKazutara said:
"If Lego can target the small amount of shoe enthusiasts in the Lego community…"
LEGO isn’t targeting existing AFOLs. It is seeking to create new ones by appealing to other interests, in this case trainers. How successful it will be is unknown, but I suspect that LEGO’s market research has found that adult non-FOLs become AFOLs through gateway products. It would explain why LEGO keeps doing them.
"
Well I am no AFOL anymore since a few years.
I am rather an AFOB. So basically, Lego is losing me."
"Losing" is a bit of a strong term, eh? They won't go hungry without you. People always talk about America thinking the world revolves around them, but German Afols are a very close second
@Aanchir said:
" @MLF said:
"I think what bugs me the most is that this thing is awash with printed parts, but $200USD+ sets still rely heavily on stickers.
I wonder is Adidas wouldn't let them make stickers with their logo."
It's probably more just that this set has no minifigures eating up the budget for new printed elements. There are around 10 different printed elements in this set, from what i can tell… which is about the same as what it'd take to include three or four newly printed minifigures in a more conventional playset.
Anyway, this is a neat set, honestly! I've seen AFOLs build life-size MOCs of sneakers before, and even if that isn't a topic of particular interest to me, they're always cool and exciting to see due to their unconventional curved shape.
Here LEGO has gone even further than some of those examples by recreating a specific brand/style of sneaker using some very clever and unconventional building techniques and part choices… although admittedly, I don't know/care enough about sneakers to recognize this specific design, and would have preferred brighter colors to this limited white and black design.
I have to say, the "who will even buy this/who even asked for this?" type of comments that sets like this, the World Map set, and the Botanical Collection set have become really tiresome. For one thing, I'm all too used to seeing these comments about sets or themes that ended up being quite popular, like LEGO Friends, LEGO Minecraft, LEGO Dots, the Ideas Ship in a Bottle or Pirates of Barracuda Bay, the 18+ Botanical Collection, the licensed Technic supercars, or even the Ninjago City or Temple of Airjitzu sets.
But whether a set like this one or the typewriter ends up being popular or not, the message I hear when people say this stuff is "I'm not imaginative enough to consider that people with different interests, tastes, or aesthetic preferences than mine might actually enjoy LEGO as much or be willing to spend as much on it as I do."
I fully understand that for some people, a LEGO model being blockier, more expensive, and/or slightly different in proportions than "the real thing" could be a deal-breaker. But for a lot of people, especially those who are already used to LEGO models being somewhat blocky or inexact, the novelty of the LEGO aesthetic and the enjoyment of putting the model together by hand using clever and unexpected building techniques could easily outweigh some of those other factors.
Plus, it's not as though a person having or being able to get a non-LEGO version of something that interests them will make a LEGO version inherently less interesting to them. A common complaint I've heard about the Minecraft or Super Mario sets is "why would anybody buy a LEGO version of this when it's just a rough approximation of the in-game creative experience/play experience?" But for some people, even inexact adaptations of a game experience they already enjoy provides an entirely different sort of appeal
Likewise, even if somebody already owns a pair of sneakers or a typewriter, they don't necessarily think of that as an art piece or home decor worth displaying in a prominent place. But a cheeky re-imagining of that interest in a separate creative medium? That's a whole different story — much like the difference between an actual bowl of fruit or a "still life" painting of one.
Apologies for rambling/ranting! Needless to say, I certainly think this set will have its share of fans. It's not necessarily likely to be such a craze that it becomes a starting point for an ongoing series or theme… but especially with a stand-alone set like this, I don't think that's necessary for its existence to be worthwhile."
Bravo. Maybe not concise, but it's the exact right response to the never-ending chorus of "This doesn't appeal squarely to me and therefore it has no appeal to anyone"
@fakespacesquid said:
"...but it's the exact right response..."
Whoa. So now there are 'correct' and 'incorrect' responses? I'm thankful I'm not being graded (yet), and I'm glad you're not King.
@lowlead said:
" @fakespacesquid said:
"...but it's the exact right response..."
Whoa. So now there are 'correct' and 'incorrect' responses? I'm thankful I'm not being graded (yet), and I'm glad you're not King.
"
There have always been correct and incorrect responses.
"That's a stupid opinion and you're an idiot for holding that opinion" is a bad response
"Here's a list of well-reasoned explanations as to why your opinion doesn't really hold a lot of water" is a good response
Most people who dislike the set go for the first option
@PurpleDave said:
" @HOBBES:
If that’s the case, I’m screwed. I’ve got LEGO models in every room except the bathrooms."
Sounds like you need to get your hands on some sets like 2098 or 5462!
@fakespacesquid said:
"..."Here's a list of well-reasoned explanations as to why your opinion doesn't really hold a lot of water" "
Translation: Here's a nice way of saying that's a stupid opinion and you're an idiot for holding that opinion.
Honestly, what else am I to perceive when people's OPINIONS are incessantly challenged by clinical tomes that describe how wrong people's feelings are?
@lowlead said:
" @fakespacesquid said:
"..."Here's a list of well-reasoned explanations as to why your opinion doesn't really hold a lot of water" "
Translation: Here's a !!!nice!!! way of saying that's a stupid opinion and you're an idiot for holding that opinion.
Honestly, what else am I to perceive when people's OPINIONS are incessantly challenged by clinical tomes that deconstruct how wrong people's feelings are?
"
Now you're getting it! Tone is key. There's a big difference between "This isn't for me" and "Who is this for??" especially when you get 20 in a row. One of those invalidates any positive perspectives, and the other doesn't.
Indeed, tone is key! But what I think you're not getting is that some contributors like to use hyperbole as a tool for brevity and impact.
It seems like that volley of 20 consecutive "yucks!!" brings out this odd defensive posture, as though biting criticism aimed at LEGO somehow injures you.
Thank you for the back-and-forth! I enjoy the comments section for the heated discussion.
I like it as a MOC, but a retail set? No, that's too much.
I'm still waiting for the other shoe to drop.
@lowlead:
There’s a lot of whingy overreacting whenever sets like this are announced. This comes from people who can’t afford to buy every set that’s produced, who don’t object to it on moral grounds, and who hate the fact that it exists regardless of how well it may have been designed. It doesn’t hurt anyone that this was produced as a set, but judging by the comments you’d think it was wrapped in newborn puppy skin.
I have little interest in owning this set. If it was sub-$50, the novelty of the letters might tempt me. I don’t really build in sand-green or with Technic, and it only comes with one complete alphabet, so it’s of little use to me as a parts pack. I wouldn’t mind seeing it in person, and checking out how the internals work, but I’m not buying it. I’m also not going to start frothing at the mouth and ripping out my hair if I spot it on a store shelf.
Once for sure, but maybe two or three times, I’ve expressed an opinion online, had someone reply with an opposing opinion (and reasons behind it), and then blow up at me for responding back with my own reasons. Anyone who can’t tolerate being exposed to opposing viewpoints maybe shouldn’t be on the internet.
@Aanchir:
Perhaps I should revise that to say that I have LEGO models in every room where it’s socially acceptable to consume food. Besides, downstairs is only a half-bath.
@PurpleDave said:
"...It doesn’t hurt anyone that this was produced as a set, but judging by the comments you’d think it was wrapped in newborn puppy skin."
LOL!! Hyperbole! I love it! That was funny.
"...I’m also not going to start frothing at the mouth and ripping out my hair if I spot it on a store shelf."
And again! =oD I totally see your point, I guess I'm the type of person that's more entertained rather than put off by the 'rabid discourse.'
*looks down to ponder beaten, expired horse*
@PurpleDave said:
" @Brainslugged:
Not true! I have no idea why the distinction exists, but when you pluralize a numeral, you do so _with_ an apostrophe."
Wrong. You used to pluralise dates with an apostrophe but not anymore. The reason was that in the distant past, years were written as words, e.g. ‘It was the year of Our Lord one thousand seven hundred and seventy-five…’ (Dickens). When numerals were substituted for letters, that was considered an ellipsis and to indicate the omission their pluralisation required an apostrophe.
@PurpleDave said:
" @Zander:
You know the AP style guide is mostly about reducing the number of characters used, right? If a word is one character too long to fit, it forces an abbreviation that adds another line. That’s the same reason the AP skips the Oxford comma."
The reason why is irrelevant. What is germane is what the convention is now, and it’s currently not to use an apostrophe. I gave AP as a widely used US style but could have chosen the APA style (a US style used throughout the social sciences), The Economist’s style (a UK style used by the British print media), the University of Oxford’s style (British academia) or any number of commonly used style guides in the English-speaking world.
This is so stupid and it doesn't even look good. And for that price.... terrible.
BTW, is one packaging box big enough to have both the left and right shoes fitted inside?
Even though this set as a whole is not for me, I just love the effort they put into the packaging. Mimicking a real shoe box so perfectly is a great feature and cool effect, I have to give them that.
@Zander:
It’s not exactly irrelevant. From what I understand, the AP style guide is so dedicated to character reduction that it has fed Jay Leno a ton of material over the years by giving preference to shorter words in headlines, even when they result in really awkward puns. It’s geared specifically for print media where space on a page is at a premium, but space is effectively unlimited on the internet.
I can’t remember where or when I read about the numeral exception. It does look like many sources have banned its usage, and the best support I can find at the moment is that it’s _acceptable_ to use the apostrophe except when writing an abbreviated decade, like “the ‘60s” because it looks weird to write “the ‘60’s”...but I don’t really see people putting the apostrophe in front of abbreviated decades anymore, which basically eliminates that problem. It also sounds like any support for using the apostrophe comes from the US more than the UK.
One really weird claim I ran across, which may or may not explain a very common pluralization error, is that as late as the 1900’s, an apostrophe was added to any noun that ended in a vowel when pluralizing it.
While this is not really my cup of tea (even the interior build on the typewriter is more interesting to me), I did enjoy and appreciate the article on Lego dotcom showing how several artists had each customized a copy of this set. I'm no sneakerhead, but I think "Create your own custom kicks" could have been a great way to expand appeal. Maybe toss in a few packets of different Dots, to appeal to the same market that bought the "Brick Yourself" customization kit?
@Lordmoral said:
"Why only one shoe?"
We’re waiting for the other shoe to drop.
This is Just like Lego "free with points" VIP space probe set Fiasco --- Adidas hyped up the actual Lego style Adidas shoe--and then had none available for fans to purchase (in adult sizes). Buy their brick built shoe? They can keep 'em.
Back in the day, I owned a pair of Adidas Stan Smith Tennis Shoes, AND Adidas Rod Laver Tennis Shoes. But today, will I buy ANY product from Adidas? "Unlikely."
Interesting concept but not for me. If you want to display a shoe, you might as well have the real one.
This is like living in a fairy tale. Sets like Nintendo, Adidas, etc... ????
With this set, TLG are proving to have reached the bottom of the ridiculous.
All this belongs to people's ideas and is not part of the creative effort of the group of designers.
@FuddRuckus said:
"$79.99 USD from Lego...
$90 USD from Adidas!
https://www.adidas.com/us/lego-adidas-originals-superstar-shoe/FZ8497.html"
To be fair, that's $90 for 2 shoes, rather than $80 for one, so technically the real thing is still cheaper on a per shoe basis. Not that the comparison is really relevant anyway; the fact that this is a Lego model is the entire point of the thing. I for one am glad Lego is being more creative with what they're producing models of.
@Aanchir said:
" @PurpleDave said:
" @HOBBES :
If that’s the case, I’m screwed. I’ve got LEGO models in every room except the bathrooms."
Sounds like you need to get your hands on some sets like 2098 or 5462 !"
LOL!!!!!