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Review of LEGO Wall-E & Eve (Set 43279)

The LEGO Wall-E and Eve set (#43279) may be small in size, but it’s packed with clever details that capture the charm of Pixar’s iconic duo. Wall-E’s build is especially impressive, featuring his recognizable boxy compactor body and the tiny shoe with a sprouting plant—a thoughtful touch straight from the movie that fans will love. Wall-E is a very unique movie especially for a children’s movie as it has very little dialogue. Fans of the movie know that Wall-E while a robot does a fantastic job of conveying his emotions through both beeps and his eyes. Wall-E’s eyes are for me the centerpiece of his character because he doesn’t speak he needs to use other forms of communication which most of the time is his eyes. 

One of the highlights is how Eve is designed to appear as if she’s hovering, just like in the film. The clean, smooth shaping of her build really nails her sleek look, while the display stand creates that floating effect perfectly.

Wall-E’s functional tracks are another standout. They actually roll, giving him a bit of mobility, although they definitely glide more smoothly on carpet than on hard surfaces. Both Wall-E and Eve come with poseable arms and heads, allowing you to set them in different expressive positions, which adds a lot of personality to the display. Also included in the set is miniature model of M-O the little robot who is always cleaning up after Wall-E. Even Hal the little cockroach is on Wall-E shoulder.

Overall, LEGO did a fantastic job of translating these beloved Pixar characters into brick form. The Set is normally $79.99 and has 811 pieces, so the price feels appropriate for the number of pieces and level of detail. Overall it wasn’t a difficult build, it was my first time putting anything together with tracks but I found them fairly straightforward and easy enough to assemble.. The set strikes a balance between being a fun little build, playability and a great display piece, making it a must-have for Disney and Pixar fans alike.