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72537 Derpy Tiger and Sussie Bird (review)

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When LEGO teased K-Pop demon hunters a little while ago with a blue paw and a flower pot two thoughts went through my head. What about that movie converts well to LEGO sets? And, ooh… the sidekicks, now that would be cool! Cue 72537 Derpy Tiger and Sussie Bird, a set with the two main sidekicks containing 825 pieces retailing for AU$119.99/£59.99/US$69.99/€69.99. LEGO generously gifted this set for us to review.

LEGO lends itself well to vehicles and buildings (for example, see One Piece sets) but K-Pop Demon Hunters is entirely character driven with very few memorable ‘things’. When I heard about the theme, I expected something like former Legendary Lego Designer Marcos Bessa’s ideas submission or some other large-scale character builds, which did not appeal to me at all (sorry Marcos, I do love your work).

Three cartoon-style action figures standing on a colourful platform, featuring distinctive hairstyles and outfits. The figures hold various accessories and are posed dynamically against a vibrant blue background.
This is what I expected to see when LEGO Announced a KPop Demon Hunters theme

Lucky for me, there has been a trend of LEGO to release sculptures of side-kicks from various animations (and even ‘heroes’ themselves… Shrek anyone?), so it seems natural that the stars (for me) of K-Pop Demon Hunters would get the brick-treatment: the ‘tiger’ Derpy, and the ‘bird’ Sussie.

A large, animated-looking blue cat made of building blocks, featuring bright orange eyes and sharp teeth. The cat is sitting beside a small black character holding a stick, with a pot of pink flowers in the foreground.

Derpy is a supernatural tiger that is… well… a bit derpy, which is probably why I relate to this character’s personality more than to the 5 antagonists (demons with supernatural pop-star allure) and the protagonists (pop stars with a side hustle of demon-slaying and protecting the world). Derpy is friendly but has an issue with wandering focus which is expressed by his eyes wandering in individual directions, making him even more adorable to me.

Sussie, is a bit of a suspicious character (hence the name) with way more eyes than seems comfortable.

Keep reading to find out if this first step into the world of K-Pop Demon Hunters is worthwhile, and if you are new to this world, you may feel inspired to see more of this unusual duo.

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