Will Arnett has plenty of credits in the LEGO-verse, from voicing LEGO Batman in several movies to hosting the US version of LEGO Masters. But Trevor Pearson-Jones wants to celebrate a different one of Arnett’s characters with this excellent take on Bojack Horseman. Heavily inspired by the set 31140 Magical Unicorn, the creature of majesty and dreams is replaced instead with a washed-up TV star/anthropomorphic horse from the 1990’s. Probably something more appropriate in the Icons theme…
I’m usually sad when quality animated shows reach their end. And sadness is an emotion often associated with Bojack Horseman. That show covered some pretty important topics like depression and addiction and is generally regarded as one of the best television series from the 2010s. Sure, the show may be ending, but not everything has to be a downer. Iain Heath brings us a LEGO version of Bojack who’s every bit as charismatic as his animated counterpart.
It’s the subtle craftsmanship that won me over on this build. 1×1 bricks with Technic holes serve multiple uses, providing a good SNOT connection on Bojack’s nose and implying a camera on his phone. The arms are posed at interesting angles, and even his shoes are stand-out mini-builds. And, of course, the head is a study in creative slopes and tiling.
This Bojack isn’t a one-trick-pony, either. A quick rebuild of the eyes using headlight bricks and printed 1×1 round tiles gives Bojack an additional range of expression.
Maybe it’s just me, but he still looks kinda depressed. Oh well. At least that’s series-accurate.
