Jay's Brick Blog

A blog about LEGO bricks

  • Home
  • About Me
  • LEGO Reviews
  • News
  • 2023 LEGO Sets
  • Sep 2023 Releases

Review: LEGO 40559 Road Runner (161) & Wile E. Coyote (162) Brickheadz

January 24, 2022 By Jay Ong Leave a Comment

2022 is shaping up to be a great year for fans and collectors of LEGO Brickheadz, which is heading into its 6th year now. 2021 was a bit of a renaissance year for the theme, and it looks like the momentum is going to continue, as we have some brand new licensed properties making their Brickheadz debut such as Looney Tunes!

Fresh to the Brickheadz stable is 40559 Road Runner & Wile E. Coyote, number 161 and 162 respectively, which will be released on 1 February 2022 from LEGO.com (fingers crossed no delays this time), and have the honour of being the very first Looney Tunes Brickheadz!

These will go great with 2021’s Looney Tunes collectible minifigures and I think it’s great that LEGO are leveraging other licensed properties outside of Star Wars, and Disney to expand the Brickheadz portfolio.

I’ll be sharing new Brickheadz reviews all this week, so be sure to keep an eye out for the next 2 days for more February 2022 Brickheadz releases!

In the meantime, let’s jump into a quick look at the new LEGO Looney Tunes Brickheadz!

Special thanks to the LEGO Group for providing this set for review

405559 Road Runner & Wile E. Coyote Set Details

Name: Road Runner & Wile E. Coyote
Set Number: 40559
Pieces: 205
Price: AU$29.99 | US$19.99 | £17.99 – Buy from LEGO.com [US] [AUS] [UK]
Exclusive to: LEGO.com, LEGO Brand Retail Stores
Theme: Brickheadz / Looney Tunes
Release Date: 1 February 2022

One of the appeal of Brickheadz is that they’re relatively inexpensive builds, and with these dual-character Brickheadz, they make for a fun solo or shared build as you can build both Brickheadz simultaneously thanks to the magic of separate manuals.

I started with Wile E. Coyote, the scheming ACME-addicted coyote whose sole purpose is chasing down his nemesis Road Runner.

The build was quite atypical of Brickheadz, as Wile E. has quite bipedal shape, and includes standard Brickheadz features such as clip arms, blocky head and small 2 x 2 brick legs.

That said, the build was not without surprises. Most Brickheadz have pink 2 x 2 brick brain in their heads, but I was surprised to discover a yellow drum in his body, and this dynamite-looking teal and magenta block in his head as well.

Not exactly sure what they are, but I’m guessing they’re ACME-related? Super weird, but unexpected in a good way.

Wile E’s features are captured really well, including angry eyebrows, large yellow sclera of his eyes, and protruding snout are all rendered very nicely here.

Wile E Coyote’s snout is one of my favourite features, and does give him more of a 3D look, than the usual blocky Brickheadz which suits his character silhouette.

His pointy ears are also very well done, attached with clips in a recess on the top of his head.

And here’s his back and sides, which gives you a better look at his tail, but there’s not too much detail here.

As you can tell, there aren’t any printed elements, which is something you expect from Brickheadz – I think some tufts of fur on his chest would’ve been a nice bonus touch.

That said, the designers did a great job capturing Wile E. Coyote’s features and proportions here, and for the most part, nailed the Brickheadz conversion.

Road Runner (beep beep), on the other hand is a total joy to build, and his adaption to Brickheadz is remarkably cute, capturing his vivid colours, and Ostrich-like features incredibly well.

Road Runner has a unique slender bird-like shape, which they’ve translated well, without losing any of his major features like oversized yellow bill, orange legs, and blue and purple feathers.

His eyes and beak give him an extremely expressive look, and the clean, SNOT (studs not on top) construction on his head is done really well.

Interestingly, Road Runner’s head is attached to his body via a Technic axle, which is quite new to me, and I think the first time this has been done with a Brickheadz. As his neck is quite thin, it does work well to give it some added stability, to ensure his head doesn’t get knocked over too easily.

Here’s a look at Road Runner’s plume, which has a great shape to it.

And here’s the side, which gives you a better look at his purple wings, and large blue tail.

And if you’re wondering how they compare with their Looney Tunes Minifigures counterparts, here’s a side by side!

Wile E. Coyote was one of my favourite minifigures from that series, and as you can see, the likeness is carried over really well. The Road Runner minifigure was a little odd (mostly because of his regular legs), but the Brickheadz is just a fantastic rendition of the speedy bird, with all the right colours as well.

What I liked:

  • New license in the Brickheadz family
  • Non-humanoid shapes translated really well into Brickheadz
  • Road Runner’s design is gorgeous

What I didn’t like: 

  • Printed elements would’ve been nice
FINAL THOUGHTS:

If you like Brickheadz and Looney Tunes characters, you’ll love 405559 Road Runner & Wile E. Coyote as it delivers two iconic Looney Tunes characters into Brickheadz form really well.

I like that LEGO chose both these characters to be paired up, instead of the more popular Daffy Duck and Bugs Bunny combo, although I wouldn’t be surprised if we see them next.

I really enjoyed building both of them, as the techniques used to adapt the more animal, and less humanoid features were refreshing, especially with Road Runner, of which this is the best LEGO take on the speedy bird yet.

No printed pieces is a bummer, as the designs could’ve been greatly accentuated with some nice printed details, even they’re minor details like fur or feathers.

As fairly inexpensive display sets, these are great if you’re looking to expand your Brickheadz collection, and if you’re a fan of Looney Tunes!

With such a rich character-base to tap into, I cannot wait to see more Looney Tunes Brickheadz in the coming months to round out the collection!

Rating and score: 3/5 ★★★✰✰

Build [4] – Both builds are quite unique, and adapting animal-shapes was a fun and novel experience
Real Value [3] – Without printed elements, it feels a little bit more expensive than your usual Brickheadz set.
Innovation [3] – Fun new sculpting techniques used here, especially with Road Runner
Coolness [3] – If you’re into nostalgia, or the current Looney Tunes run, these will be highly enjoyable
Keepability [4] – If LEGO release more Looney Tunes Brickheadz, these will be a fun sub-theme to collect

Thanks so much for reading and I hope you enjoyed this review of the Wile E. Coyote and Road Runner Brickheadz – here’s hoping we get more Looney Tunes Brickheadz soon!

40559 Road Runner & Wile E. Coyote will be available on 1 February 2022 from LEGO.com… if they don’t get delayed.


To get the latest LEGO news and LEGO Reviews straight in your inbox, subscribe via email, or you can also follow on Google News, or socials on Facebook, Instagram (@jayong28), Twitter or subscribe to the Jay’s Brick Blog Youtube channel.

Subscribe to receive updates on new posts & reviews!

Special thanks to the LEGO Group for providing this set for review.

Filed Under: Brickheadz, LEGO Reviews Tagged With: 1hy 2022, 2022, 3/5, brickheadz, february 2022, lego brickheadz, lego review, Looney Tunes, review, road runner, wile e coyote

« LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga finally has a release date, but there’s a darker side to it.
LEGO Squirrels are back in stock on Bricks and Pieces. Go nuts! »

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Welcome!

Hello and welcome to Jay's Brick Blog. In here, you'll find independent LEGO set reviews, commentary on LEGO trends & news, bargain hunting tips and an inside look into the life of an average LEGO fan. Find out more about me here

Subscribe for updates

Enter your email address here to receive updates about new posts from Jay's Brick Blog - straight to your inbox!

Join 5,124 other subscribers

Site Search

Buy LEGO

Buy LEGO

jayong28

Jay Ong | Jay's Brick Blog
LEGO have just revealed 71426 Piranha Plant, a new LEGO have just revealed 71426 Piranha Plant, a new Super Mario-themed set coming on 6 November 2023!

This set is purely decorative and ornamental, with no digital compatibility with the LEGO Mario figure. 

The best part? At US$59.99 / AU$94.99, this one won't break the bank!

Hit the link in bio to see more! 

71426 Piranha Plant
🧩 540 pieces
🗓 6 November 2023
💵 US$59.99 / AU$94.99 / £57.99 / €64.99 / CAD$79.99
🎨 TBD

Does this set belong with LEGO's other Botanical sets? I think so. Do you?

#lego #legosupermario #supermario #legonews #legoleaks #lego2023 #rlfm #reveal #71426 #afol #legos #legocreator #mario
I really enjoyed tuning into the @lofigirl and @le I really enjoyed tuning into the @lofigirl and @lego collab for chill beats to build LEGO to.

I've spent a lot of my life having lofi hip-hop in the background at work, or building LEGO and the vibes are just immaculate ✨

If only we got an official LEGO Lofigirl minifigure or mini set!

#lego #lofigirl #lofihiphop #afol #legoideas
LEGO Winter Village sets are officially inflation- LEGO Winter Village sets are officially inflation-proof! 

With the reveal of 10325 Alpine Lodge (hit the link in bio to learn more), I was really surprised that LEGO managed to maintain it's US$99.99 pricetag.

This is now the 6th year running that the LEGO Winter Village set has been priced at $99.99, and it's especially impressive this year with the price of everything going up.

Good job, LEGO for ensuring families and long-time fans don't get priced out of the annual Winter Village tradition 👏 

#lego #legonews #legowintervillage #legochristmas #legoicons #legoleaks #legos #afol #legocreator #10325 #reveal #rlfm
Say hello to the 10325 Alpine Lodge, the 2023 LEGO Say hello to the 10325 Alpine Lodge, the 2023 LEGO Winter Village set!

This cosy and rustic addition to LEGO's beloved Winter Village collection features a log-cabin esque facade and a 3-level interior complete with a fireplace, lounge, bedroom and even a loft. 

10325 Alpine Lodge will be released on 1 October 2023 for LEGO VIPs, and I can't wait to pick this one up at launch!

Hit the link in bio to see more! 

10325 Alpine Lodge
🧩 1,517 pieces
🗓 1 October 2023 (VIP Early Access)
💵 US$99.99 / AU$169.99 / £89.99 / €99.99 / CAD$129.99
🎨 TBD

#lego #legonews #legowintervillage #legochristmas #legoicons #legoleaks #legos #afol #legocreator #10325 #reveal #rlfm #hygge
👶🏻Toddler vs LEGO Eiffel Tower🗼 Spoiler: 👶🏻Toddler vs LEGO Eiffel Tower🗼

Spoiler: the toddler won 😰

Here's the exact sequence of events as it happened 😱

How's your day going? ☺️
Here's a look at the exclusive minifigures from th Here's a look at the exclusive minifigures from the UCS Venator, plus the commemorative Clone Wars 20th anniversary brick!

Phase II Captain Rex makes a long-awaited return, and while he's sorely lacking a cloth kama, this is still a really good, and clean version of everyone's favourite Clone Trooper.

A younger Admiral Yularen makes his second appearance as a minifigure with his signature stache and Republic uniform.

While minifigures aren't the main reason to pick up a UCS set, these two really complement the UCS Venator, and will make a fine addition to anyone's LEGO Star Wars collection!

Full review of the UCS Venator coming soon, so keep an eye out on the blog for it!

Special thanks to LEGO for sending this review copy over! 

#lego #legostarwars #starwars #legoucs #captainrex #clonewars #minifigures #legominifigures #minifigs #legoleaks #legoreview #legos #legonews #rlfm #reviews #75367 #gifted
Got to check out the new @lego DreamZzz experience Got to check out the new @lego DreamZzz experience at @legolanddiscoverycentremelb! It's running during the school holidays until 8 October and there's a few new fun DreamZzz-themed activities to do, including the premiere of the new 4D movie Z-Blob Rescue Rush! 

As annual passholders, we got to check out the Pyjama Party launch which was quite fun.

A great way to check out DreamZzz sets and it's a fun afternoon if you're looking for something fun to do with your kids during the school holidays.

#lego #LEGODreamzzz #legoland #melbourne
The Matcha Maiden 🍵 An invitation to a traditi The Matcha Maiden 🍵

An invitation to a traditional Japanese tea ceremony in the @lego Tranquil Garden (10315).

If you can find this set on sale, Tranquil Garden is a fantastic pickup, and hands down one of the most aesthetically pleasing sets of 2023.

The Geisha is from LEGO Minifigures Series 4 and a great addition to the set. 

#lego #lego2023 #legoicons #legophotography #minifigures #legominifigures #legos #afol #legoleaks #japan #matcha #minifigs #legocmf #legoreview #legonews
2023 is a pretty good year for dark red LEGO Star 2023 is a pretty good year for dark red LEGO Star Wars sets!

Here's a teaser of @vaderfan_2187's upcoming reviews on the blog!

Which one would you like to read first? 😏

Special thanks to LEGO for sending the UCS Venator over!

#lego #legostarwars #starwars #legoucs #legos #legonews #legoleaks #rlfm #reveal #75367 #clonewars #afol #Ahsoka
Load More... Follow on Instagram

Follow on Facebook

Jay's Brick Blog

9 hours ago

Jay's Brick Blog
LEGO have unveiled a new Super Mario set - 71426 Piranha Plant!Should this count as a LEGO Botanical Collection set? ... See MoreSee Less

LEGO 71426 Piranha Plant joins the Super Mario theme in November! - Jay's Brick Blog

jaysbrickblog.com

LEGO have suddenly announced 71426 Piranha Plant, a new LEGO Super Mario set aimed at adults which lets fans build their own brick-built model of the deadly Piranha Plant, one of Mario’s most iconic...
View on Facebook
· Share

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email

Jay's Brick Blog

10 hours ago

Jay's Brick Blog
One of the highlights of AFOL Day at the LEGO House is the unveiling of new designers and MOCs being showcased at the Masterpiece Gallery.To celebrate last year's models, here's a look at the Masterpiece Gallery builds from 2022-2023. I'll be checking out the new MOCs soon when I get to Billund, so keep an eye out for more photos! (swear I won't take a year to post them) ... See MoreSee Less

Bidding farewell to the models at the LEGO House Masterpiece Gallery (2022-2023) - Jay's Brick Blog

jaysbrickblog.com

This is the Masterpiece Gallery at The LEGO House, one of the standout exhibits and spaces at the home of the LEGO Brick. It’s a massive gallery with high ceilings and is dominated by these 3 massiv...
View on Facebook
· Share

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email

Jay's Brick Blog

23 hours ago

Jay's Brick Blog
Classic Space fans are in for an exciting Halloween as two Dark Purple helmets are included in the upcoming Halloween Fun VIP Add-On Pack! ... See MoreSee Less

Two purple Classic Space helmets are included in LEGO's new Halloween Fun VIP Add-On Pack (40608) - Jay's Brick Blog

jaysbrickblog.com

LEGO’s online store has unveiled a new GWP (gift with purchase) with 40608 Halloween Fun VIP Add-On Pack being listed online, just in time as we head into Spooky Season! We don’t have an official ...
View on Facebook
· Share

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email

Recent Posts

  • LEGO 71426 Piranha Plant joins the Super Mario theme in November!
  • Bidding farewell to the models at the LEGO House Masterpiece Gallery (2022-2023)
  • Two purple Classic Space helmets are included in LEGO’s new Halloween Fun VIP Add-On Pack (40608)
  • LEGO and Lofi Girl team up to create chill beats to build LEGO to
  • 10325 Alpine Lodge is the 2023 LEGO Winter Village set!
  • A closer look at LEGO UCS Venator’s exclusive Captain Rex and Admiral Yularen minifigures
  • What will LEGO’s 2024 Modular Building set be?

LEGO Reviews

Review: LEGO 31210 Modern Art

Review: LEGO The Muppets Minifigures

Review: LEGO 75355 UCS X-wing Starfighter (2023 version)

Review: LEGO 31124 Super Robot

Review: LEGO 70909 Batcave Break-In

Review: Lego Minifigures Series 11 Part 3

Review: LEGO 43222 Disney Castle (2023)

Categories

Archives

Jay

Jay is passionate about LEGO and the endless creative adventures made possible by this complex interlocking brick system.
Learn more →

Popular Posts

Privacy Policy

Copyright © 2023 · WordPress · Log in We may earn a commission when you use one of our offers/links to make a purchase.