
The dripping green effect on the red apple is a unique way to represent the threat of the poison, reflecting the green potion that the queen dips the apple into, transforming into a deadly weapon rather than a healthy snack. While looking like an old crone, the evil queen offers Snow White a poisoned apple, one bite of which puts Snow White into a deep sleep that only true love’s kiss can cure. The buildable apple element holds a close relationship with one of the evil minifigures included in this set: Snow White’s evil stepmother, in her witchy disguise. The card looks very thin, so it’ll be interesting to see how the plated elements fit together – and whether they’re printed or stickered.Īll LEGO deals 3 – The poison apple for Snow White

Her association with playing cards is evident through every representation of her, and it’s how she’s symbolised in this set. 4 – Queen of Hearts playing cardĪnother villainous inclusion is the Queen of Hearts, straight out of Alice in Wonderland. While biting off his hand, the crocodile also ate his pocket watch and so pursued him with an ominous ticking, in search of another meal. Anyone who knows the story of Peter Pan will know that its villain, Captain Hook, is plagued by the crocodile that took his hand and gave him his nickname.

While no overt villain from Peter Pan appears in 43227 Villain Icons, this ticking clock features shadowy versions of Peter, Wendy, and what could be a pirate ship.

Both books are also bound in colours that reflect characters from the stories, with Maleficent’s signature purple and Belle’s trademark blue.
