All up, I’m really happy with this series. Despite a few misses like the Programmer and Fire Fighter, I really enjoyed just how much fun the designers seem to be having with the characters and elements introduced. We start with a great addition to the minifigure lineup, a Dog Sitter, or if I were in charge of naming minifigs – the Pooper Scooper. The Monkey King was an awesome inclusion in Series 19 but considering LEGO’s strong courting of the China market, it’s not completely surprising.

Where to begin with the Monkey King? Firstly, the I love the vibrant colours. The red, gold, dark red and orange hues give off a pretty aggressive and powerful vibe. I love the new white laptop included with the programmer – it’s a fresh new colour and is very Apple-like, even if Apple hasn’t released an all-white Macbook in years. Her golden face is typical of Egyptian mummification customs where a golden face would be painted on the sarcophagus to preserve the mummy’s look in the afterlife. His staff Ruyi Jingu Bang is magical, as you may imagine and is imbued with powers that allow it to lengthen and shorten when doing battle. It’s nothing particularly special, comprised of 2 lightsaber hilts and a red rod, but it goes so well with the rest of the Monkey King’s colour scheme.Personally, I’m not a fan and it looks a little garish. We seriously need a purple theme, I wonder why LEGO seems to be recycling colours instead of breaking new ground. We’re off to a great start with the Dog Sitter – it’s a fun character with a relatable occupation, you get not one but TWO LEGO poops, and the French Bulldog and Daschund combo is just the cutest, and will surely delight all types of dog people. It goes without saying that I’m a big fan of the Fox Costume Girl, and am very happy to finally get my hands on her. The fast-growing food costume minifigures sub-group gains a cheesy friend in the form of Pizza Costume Guy. It’s not quite a scum cap, which is a little disappointing as it’s just a re-coloured Aviator Cap, but at the end of the day it, does the job.

I appreciate the Built or Broken line on the poster – if anyone in Billund is reading this, please extend my compliments to the copywriter. The Pizza Guy minifigure cleverly repurposes the wedge piece from Watermelon Guy from The Movie Series 2 series, with highly detailed printing across it. You may feel tempted to feel for the dogs, but the Daschund is the one that’s easy to identify with the flat sides of the body, and sharp snout, but it’s still much easier to identify the shovel. Johnny Thunder and the Adventurers theme might be ancient history, but I really love the use of a Series 19 slot to give us an updated Johnny Thunder for 2019. The Jungle Explorer, aka Johnny Thunder 2019 is the perfect minifigure for the nostalgia-loving LEGO fan.Oh, and he also comes with a LEGO magnifying glass. I always enjoy getting this accessory, and have always been fascinated by it as a kid, as it’s an actual working magnifying glass. The Monkey King has to be one of the most detailed minifigures ever printed – his armour printing on his body, including a jade (?) gem in the middle of his chest, and belt are great touches.

I love the printing on the Ant-Man helmet, which conceals the Bounty Hunter’s identity, and the heavily sci-fi motif across its body. The Care Bear Bear Costume Guy is another fun, zany addition. Built on The LEGO Movie Series’ Panda Suit Guy, the Bear Costume Guy is all about rainbows and love hearts. There’s nothing I love more than numbered Minifigures series, which is why I’ve been waiting all year to get my hands on and review the highly anticipated LEGO Minifigures Series 19. A LEGO Sausage Dog is super cute, and is probably the best LEGO dog breed yet but the thing we’re all here for is a LEGO poop. How To Find One: Try feeling for the Video Game Champ’s 2 x 3 tile, which is quite large and super easy to find, given its flat texture. Just be sure that it’s not the Pizza Costume Guy, which is easy to eliminate thanks to his large suit.The Video Game Champ is a great new addition that reflects contemporary internet culture, with the rise of e-sports athletes, Twitch streamers and Youtube gaming personalities that have become massive celebrities. I love how much personality the Gardener exudes – she doesn’t let her age prevent her from having a good time, with her purple floral top, and bright blue leopard-print pants. How To Find One: It’s best to feel for the Dog Sitter’s shovel, with its long thin handle, and flat section at the end. The Dog Sitter’s cap, with its curved brim is also quite easy to feel for.