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

More about this blog:

source: KK

Foiling Around with Swords takes a light-hearted look at fencing and all things fencing related, including life lessons learned from the tip of a sword. If you are going to live the life of a fencer, you have to have a sense of humour. No one, outside of fencing, is going to believe that you had fun getting up early on a Sunday morning, to be bruised.


Foiling Around with Swords goes to those places most fencers avoid, like how many swords can you own before you’re labeled a hoarder and can you fence with ADHD? Posts will also be about new products and gear, plus the current attempts to spice up fencing for television audiences. Seriously? Flashing helmets?

There may not be any humour on the piste, but off the piste, fencers are funny people. We have to be. Take a look at our sport. It's comprised of two people trying to hit each other with swords, using modified killing techniques from centuries ago, while wearing white nickers. If that’s not funny, I don’t know what is.

source: KK

I often talk about Leon Paul, the well known British manufacturer of fencing equipment. To be clear, I have no affiliation with them other than being a customer. I just like their gear and they have great customer service. I've shopped at many online fencing stores and brick and mortar shops in the U.S. Shop where you want, and don't be afraid to search around, find what works for you.

Some of the first posts:
The new Leon Paul pebble box tester – Why do I want it?
How fencers wrap Christmas gifts
The ever-elusive LEGO fencer
Is fencing becoming too commercial?
Seriously? Flashing helmets?

Future posts:
My cartoons and animation
Questions for followers
Beginner tips for new adult fencers
Women and girls in fencing
Know when you are a hoarder
How to tell if you are annoying on the piste

I’m a foil fencer:
I’ve had lessons in sabre and epee to see what they are
about and would like to take more
I’ve won metals; the majority are a sparkly yellow colour
Usually, I fence three times a week
I have designs for new products, which I hope to develop
I'm a published writer
I write young adult fiction and adult short stories
In a past life I was a designer

I am, therefore I fence

KK