New LEGO Fencer

New LEGO Fencer 

I've stepped on more LEGO in my day than I've been hit with a fencing sword, and yet, I find this new LEGO Fencer very appealing—despite the photo stylist's lack of fencing knowledge — sword in left hand while wearing a right hand jacket and glove. 

I would toss out Harry Potter for him. Okay, I'd toss out Voldemort. I lost his wand long ago anyway. 

I can forgive the LEGO faux pas, on the grounds that the new release of a mini fencing figure breaks up an otherwise bleak month. After New Year's Eve, there's little to celebrate in January. For the rest of the month, I pretend that it's fun to be outside wearing three layers of clothing. 

Having a little yellow-smiley-faced LEGO man to pursue in January, besides sounding a little pathetic, is just fun.

All things considered the LEGO fencer looks pretty
good, a far cry from the Playmobil's astronaut fencer. I do like Playmobil's feet, but then it wouldn't be LEGO and he wouldn't be able to play with the other pieces. 

Playmobil Fencer

The new little LEGO mensch has already shown up on eBay. It sells for $3.99 per package in stores. eBay listings start at $5.50. Which in the long run, even with the auction, could be cheaper than buying random packages until you find a fencer. 

The marketing scheme plays to our ego. You think you will be the lucky one that finds a fencer. When you don't find it, your ego is offended, it's like a newbie catching you off guard and landing a bruising hit. You have to retaliate and strike back. You buy another package, but it doesn't stop there. You buy another one, and another one. You put off buying a new sword to buy one more mystery LEGO bag, in the hope of finding the elusive figure.

You know the fencer will be as plentiful as Tickle Me Elmo, a year after it was released, if you can you wait that long.

I wonder if there is a back pocket in his nickers to hold the new Pebble tester? I still don't have one of those either.

Hopefully, they will bring out a foil and a sabre version. Am I asking for too much? What about a referee and a piste, interchangeable vests that you can write names on, a fencing master's jacket, a score box that lights up...hmmm...maybe I should be working for LEGO!

Happy hunting.

I am, therefore I fence.

KK