nrg Posted November 29, 2012 http://www.spielwaren-kontor24.de/Lego/LEGO-Lone-Rangers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Piranha Posted November 29, 2012 http://www.spielware...GO-Lone-Rangers Interesting, a translation snippet: New Release mid April 2013.The Wild West experience with LEGO from April 2013 a new bloom. With western town and train, coach, air and teepees exciting kits will be created. Images to be published in March. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blondie-Wan Posted November 29, 2012 If it were only for the fleshy heads I'd say, alright the heck with it, might buy it anyway. But licensed always means one third higher prices. You know, I see this complaint all the time, and I think it's wildly overblown or just outright false. Both the licensed themes and LEGO's homegrown original themes always have sets in a wide variety of price points, and at comparable set sizes. Obviously a $49.99 licensed set costs the same as a $49.99 non-licensed set; I presume the canard actually means that we get less in a licensed set than we do in a non-licensed set at the same price point. I'm not convinced this is the case, at least not always. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kai NRG Posted November 29, 2012 ... I'm not convinced this is the case, at least not always. I would say that, if you don't want the minifigs, licensed is actually better, since those minifigs sell very well and, even if you don't want to retail yourself, you can probably find someone selling just the sets (no minifigs) at a very good price (per piece at least). I got about $70 worth with minifigs and about $30 without the minifigs (USD). There's no way you could do that with a city set! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
just2good Posted November 29, 2012 http://www.spielware...GO-Lone-Rangers My heart skipped a beat for a second. I thought the link had pictures. Anyways, it's interesting but predictable that the sets are coming in April 2013. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DJ Bricks Posted November 29, 2012 The movie is supposed to come out in June, why would the sets come out in April? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
just2good Posted November 29, 2012 The movie is supposed to come out in June, why would the sets come out in April? The movie was originally going to be in May, but now it's July 3rd, 2013. So this is a bit weird... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ardelon Posted November 30, 2012 The two dangers I see in this theme are flesh parts on the torsos and that the cavalry uniforms probably wont be compatible with the old Western ones. Im pretty surprised that it took a license to get TLG to take another stab at Western... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Clone OPatra Posted November 30, 2012 The two dangers I see in this theme are flesh parts on the torsos and that the cavalry uniforms probably wont be compatible with the old Western ones. Im pretty surprised that it took a license to get TLG to take another stab at Western... The 'Western' genre is barely in style any more. I don't think kids are really playing 'cowboys and outlaws' so much, not like they once were. There used to be Western movies all the time (though admittedly, it was already dying down by the original Western theme), and now there is maybe one a year or less, usually targeted at adults. I'm not surprised in the least that LEGO wouldn't just decide to have a new Western theme. I think this theme could be quite promising, as long as the sets have some substantial 'set' parts and aren't just trees and rocks, which it thankfully doesn't sound like they will be. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheLegoDr Posted November 30, 2012 I think this theme will be pretty decent. Some people like licensed sets in general and some people like western in general. I'd prefer more torsos without licensed skin tone just to be used with other themes (similar to most of LOTR torsos). Granted, I am okay with Licensed themes and I don't mind the skin tones. But I think a lot depends on how the sets are presented. People have been wanting a western theme for a while now, even if kids aren't playing like cowboys now. I think LEGO and Disney needed another collaboration and this happened to be it. Granted, I think it will be a bigger hit than PoP. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JimBee Posted November 30, 2012 The 'Western' genre is barely in style any more. I don't think kids are really playing 'cowboys and outlaws' so much, not like they once were. There used to be Western movies all the time (though admittedly, it was already dying down by the original Western theme), and now there is maybe one a year or less, usually targeted at adults. Couldn't agree more, this is something that I've noticed as well. It will be interesting to see if the Lone Ranger film will spark any new interest in the genre (as Pirates of the Caribbean did for pirates... sort of). The same goes for Lego sets: if there's a lot of interest in the LR sets then maybe we'll see more Western themes in the future. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blondie-Wan Posted November 30, 2012 (edited) I would say that, if you don't want the minifigs, licensed is actually better, since those minifigs sell very well and, even if you don't want to retail yourself, you can probably find someone selling just the sets (no minifigs) at a very good price (per piece at least). I got about $70 worth with minifigs and about $30 without the minifigs (USD). There's no way you could do that with a city set! Indeed, but even putting aside that option (I don't break up and sell off parts of sets, myself; if I keep a set, I keep the whole thing, even if it means having thirty or forty identical minifigures of Indiana Jones, say), I think the licensed sets actually offer comparable value to same-priced non-licensed sets out at the same time. For example, check out the contents of the 2008/2009 Star Wars battlepacks, and compare them to those of 8401 City Minifigure Collection. All these sets have MSRPs of $9.99, and I'd argue the content of 8401 certainly doesn't outweigh that of, for example, 7668 Rebel Scout Speeder - the latter has both more pieces and larger ones, and makes a more substantial model that 8401's comparatively modest assortment of street fixtures and accessories. These sets were released a year apart, close enough together that inflation shouldn't really be a factor - their product lifetimes overlapped a fair bit. Edited November 30, 2012 by Blondie-Wan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
just2good Posted December 9, 2012 (edited) Guys, why are we falling behind! We usually are the first to find the news. This is like the second time nobody has talked about new LEGO news here first! The site is up on LEGO.com. The figures look great. There's an awesome new skull piece, too. I'm about to hit the hay, so I can't link it (darn the iPhone). Edited December 9, 2012 by just2good Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Clone OPatra Posted December 9, 2012 Here. Not much too it yet, but they did a good job giving a sneak peak at new parts. Looks like we'll be seeing the tomahawk from the collectible minifigs line and the bag that was with S8 santa, as well as a new cow skull with horns and more realistic pistols. I'm not 100% sold on the pistols, but I guess they don't look too real or action-figure-ish. It's hard to tell if the Lone Ranger's hat is new or just a white Indy hat. Either way, I will be pleased. Bring on more hat choices! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DJ Bricks Posted December 9, 2012 Looks to be a new, too wide at the brim. Though it could be Indy's , might be cuz of the angle. A new Johnny depp figure that's awesome! The hairpiece looks like sparrows with a few changes Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Faefrost Posted December 9, 2012 I like the new revolvers. and that cow skull is great. I'm not crazy about the outfit in the Ranger. I am more of a traditionalist and prefer the classic Blue Suit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CM4Sci Posted December 9, 2012 Wow, looks amazing. I already count 6 new parts. Now for actual set pics. -Sci Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeyB Posted December 9, 2012 (edited) the new horse in white too. Seems like it would be obvious to have 'Silver' but glad to see it isn't the old horse. Edited December 10, 2012 by MikeyB Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
prideprince Posted December 9, 2012 Very Nice NEWS!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ceroknight Posted December 9, 2012 Wow love that head piece and those revolvers! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
prateek Posted December 9, 2012 I can't wait to see what these sets look like! Welcome back Western theme! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Purpearljellyblob Posted December 9, 2012 (edited) Thank you Here. Not much too it yet, but they did a good job giving a sneak peak at new parts. Looks like we'll be seeing the tomahawk from the collectible minifigs line and the bag that was with S8 santa, as well as a new cow skull with horns and more realistic pistols. I'm not 100% sold on the pistols, but I guess they don't look too real or action-figure-ish. It's hard to tell if the Lone Ranger's hat is new or just a white Indy hat. Either way, I will be pleased. Bring on more hat choices! Thank you for the link! It is great to know that Western is back! Now for the set images to appear! Edited December 9, 2012 by Purpearljellyblob Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deathleech Posted December 9, 2012 the new horse in white too. Seems like it would be obvious to have 'Silver' but I was hoping it was the old horse. Why on earth would you want the old horse?? Besides the lack of articulation, it just doesn't look near as nice either. I assume we will be getting nothing but new horses in all future sets regardless of the theme so I would get use to them now. Personally I am glad to finally see some more variety with the new horse mold color. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CMP Posted December 9, 2012 I am loving the looks of this so far. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hey Joe Posted December 9, 2012 Wow, I used to love to watch the old B & W reruns when I was a kid and I love Lego now but the licensed stuff really turns me off. Wish Lego would just do their own western thing. What's up with all this licensed stuff these days? Lego doesn't have confidence, licensed stuff is more profitable, kids and parents look for (demand) it, what? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
