Benny

Benny, also referred to as 1980-Something Space-Guy, is a supporting character in The LEGO Movie voiced by . Benny makes two appearances in the toyline based on the film. The character's inclusion and design are influenced heavily by the Blue Classic Spaceman from the 1980's. In fact, Benny's inclusion in the film is because co-director Chris Miller requested that a character from the Classic Space era appear in a large role because of his nostalgia for the theme."Is The LEGO Movie really the best film ever? Signs point to yes!" by Jane Anders at io9.com He will appear in a Dimensions set, 71214 Fun Pack in September.
== Description ==
Benny wears a simple blue space suit devoid of printing except for the Classic Space logo of a bright red spaceship streaking around a warm gold planet, both outlined in silver. However, pixelated and scratch effects are used to simulate wear, as homage to the quality of the minifigures he is based. Similarly, his helmet is moulded with a "crack" on the chinstrap, as some of the old helmets from those minifigures could easily crack. Benny's face is double-sided, a much more recent attribute of minifigures, but still simplistic. One side is the classic smile face with two black dots for eyes and a curve for the mouth. The other side is a wide-mouthed, enthusiastic grin with a tongue sticking out. Benny also wears a pair of air tanks on his back, connected at his neck.
Benny's 2015 variation is mostly identical to his 2014 variant, aside from the headpiece. On one side of his head, printing depicts a smiling face with eyebrows slanted down to the sides. The other side of his head features a face with open eyes, no eyebrows, and a wide gaping smile.
=== In other media ===
Benny is a playable character in The LEGO Movie Video Game unlocked for play after completing level seven "Attack on Cloud Cuckoo Land." He carries a laser gun as a weapon, is able to hack computers, and is a Master Builder. This means that he is able to disassemble certain objects which regular characters cannot and turn them into new things to solve puzzles and find collectables.
As part of promotion for the Emmet Awards building/video contest, Benny wears a blue suit with an opened jacket revealing a golden bowtie, white vest to match white gloves, and a golden waistcoat. He has a golden pin of the Classic Space logo on one of the jacket's flaps. He still wears his helmet.The 'Emmet Awards' contest details page This minifigure has not been produced by LEGO.
== Background ==
Benny is a blue suited spaceman obsessed with building spaceships. He is enthusiastic and optimistic about Emmet's ideas, more-so than his other friends, even though he is disappointed when it doesn't involve building a spaceship. Benny has a crack in his helmet, which leads to oxygen deficiency and implies brain damage.Benny's character biography at LEGO.com He is skilled at piloting flying vehicles, including fighters and freighters, and at using computers (despite the fact that he failed to disable the Kragle's shield system).
== Gallery of Variations ==
== Notes ==
* Benny's LEGO.com biography describes him as a "‘80s era spaceman" when the the minifigures he was based on were actually from the mid 80's.
* Track 13 from The LEGO Movie's soundtrack is entitled "Cloud Cuckooland And Ben The Spaceman" and composed by Mark Mothersbaugh. It plays during the introductions of both Cloud Cuckooland and Benny.
== Appearances ==
* 70810 MetalBeard's Sea Cow
* 70816 Benny's Spaceship, Spaceship, SPACESHIP!
* 70818 Double-Decker Couch
* 70821 Emmet and Benny's 'Build and Fix' Workshop!
* 71023 The LEGO Movie 2 Collectible Minifigures
* 70434 MetalBeard's Heavy Metal Motor Trike!
* 70837 Shimmer & Shine Sparkle Spa!
* 70841 Benny's Space Squad
* 71214 Fun Pack
=== Movie Appearances ===
* The LEGO Movie
* The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part
=== Video Game Appearances ===
* The LEGO Movie Video Game
* LEGO Dimensions
== LEGO.com Description ==
== Gallery ==
70810 Benny.jpg|Alternate expression
Benny2015.png|2015 version
71214-4.jpg|Benny on his Dimensions base
Hello 1980 something space guy.PNG|Benny among his fellow master builders
Bennyspaceman.jpg|In a photo shared by The LEGO Movie's Facebook page revealing his name
BennyCharlieDay.jpg|A movie poster advertising Charlie Day as Benny
Benny.png|CGI
BennyTLM.png|CGI
The LEGO Movie Finland Trailer.PNG|Benny and his friends aboard the submarine
Astro_Benny.png|Benny as he appears in The LEGO Movie Video Game
How-benny1.jpg|Benny on the Emmet awards website
== References ==
Category:Space minifigures