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[Meiko]

Wait, so do we have names for the clans and/or characters yet? If so, can someone either list them for me or message them to me?

[Aanchir]

Meiko, on 14 November 2012 - 05:02 PM, said:

Wait, so do we have names for the clans and/or characters yet? If so, can someone either list them for me or message them to me?

Characters, yes. We've had a number of those since when the first pics of the first range of sets came out, since they appear on many of the boxes and in many of the set names. Clans, no. Everything I've seen seems to say just "lion clan", "eagle clan", "gorilla clan", "crocodile clan", "raven clan", and "wolf clan". It's possible that there will be more specific clan names, and also possible that the clan names will vary by language-- I haven't seen any non-translated English-language set descriptions online.

Lion clan characters: Leonidas, Lennox, Laval

Eagle clan characters: Eris, Eglor, Equila

Crocodile clan characters: Crominus, Cragger, Crawley

Raven clan characters: Razar, Razcal

Wolf clan characters: Wakz, Winzar

There are additional characters in several of the clans but I have not seen good enough quality images of the boxes to make out their names.

[Krulis]

According to Bricipedia (yeah, I know that it's not he most relaiable source):

brown crocodile is called Crug

peg leg raven is called Rizzo

and the lion reviewed by Chadmin is called Longtooth ( he's got scars and darker mane than Lennox, Lennox has got some belts on torso)
Longtooth    Lennox


There is also black wolf:

Edited by Krulis, 14 November 2012 - 08:01 PM.

[Kai NRG]

Penkid11, on 14 November 2012 - 04:39 PM, said:

White toe guards applied with black bolts...

That's about what they look like, too!

Garmadon, on 14 November 2012 - 04:02 PM, said:

The problem is that it seems like these minifigs will not be very useful for anything else:
A pity, even though they are cool.

I don't think so, at least not necessarially, while I don't think they'll be as useful as even the Ninjago ninjas (I've found their hat's pretty useful), dressing minifigs in costumes would be an ideal use for those masks, and I'm sure there are other ways to use them as well (eg. indians? - if it weren't for those claws ...)

[SpiderSpaceman]

Aanchir, on 13 November 2012 - 11:25 PM, said:

A System plate with a ball cup coming out of the bottom would be an excellent part, as would one with a ball cup coming out of the top. I don't fully expect to see these kind of parts in Chima, which seems to be strictly formula when it comes to staying within one system or the other, but they'll be quite welcome whenever and if ever they do begin to appear.

This is kinda what I've been wanting.
https://tinkercad.co...ballsnap-plates

Though now that you mention it, there's surely a more full bodied ball cup that can be orientation locked and sit low profile on a middle of a HF bone.

[TheLegoDr]

I'm not loving the mask pieces for the most part. The lions seem to work okay. The eagle/ravens are so-so, but I didn't care for the wolf at all. As far as under the mask, I really like the lions head printing! The birds are pretty decent too, but again was really disappointed with the wolves. I probably won't get too many of this theme, but I'm liking the Lions and the birds so far (which is odd since I normally root for the baddies).

[DraikNova]

Incidentally, it looks to me like the black wolf has a different mold than the others. The snout seems different.

[Garmadon]

DraikNova, on 14 November 2012 - 08:42 PM, said:

Incidentally, it looks to me like the black wolf has a different mold than the others. The snout seems different.

Yea, almost more like a bear.
It's real odd, cause there is only one in all the sets...

[Gatanui]

There was talk about LoC constraction figures before we got pics, wasn't there? It's highly possible they will be a Spring release, hence why they were featured in the retailer catalogue (which we never got pictures but did get descriptions of) but not on the online store, as they wouldn't even start selling them in a couple of months.

-Gata

[Kai NRG]

Yes, contraction figures were mentioned earlier, though most of us seemed to have given up "hope" (or whatever, I didn't/don't really care ) though.

[Jargo]

I think the grey printing on the snout of the black wolf is what's throwing people off. And i think there's a black wolf in the same way as there's a brown crocodile, just  for a bit of variety.

Edited by Jargo, 15 November 2012 - 08:14 AM.

[DraikNova]

Well, we'll just have to wait and see.

[Gatanui]

Kai NRG, on 14 November 2012 - 09:56 PM, said:

Yes, contraction figures were mentioned earlier, though most of us seemed to have given up "hope" (or whatever, I didn't/don't really care ) though.

My point is that they will probably appear before summer, contrary to what most people seem to be expecting.

-Gata

[Penkid11]

I have to ask, Aanchir, will you be going to Toy Fair again next year?

[Aanchir]

Penkid11, on 15 November 2012 - 09:11 AM, said:

I have to ask, Aanchir, will you be going to Toy Fair again next year?

Not entirely sure. I certainly hope so (being at college in the Northeast will make it a shorter trip, and I really enjoyed it last time). If I do go, I will try to get coverage up sooner, though it might be even more of a challenge balancing that with schoolwork.

[Lockon Stratos]

It's not like a million other sites out there won't get the pics up within the first day! Still appreciate your work Aanchir.

Really looking forward to the flagship set of the summer wave, hopefully it's a fortress of some sort.

[DraikNova]

What I envision for summer Chima: A giant fortress Speedorz obstacle course.

[Legocrazy81]

After getting all these better looks at the figs from the line, this just might be the theme I'm most looking forward to.(after TMNT) and if were lucky...they'll be popping up on stores in the next few weeks.

Edited by Legocrazy81, 16 November 2012 - 12:27 AM.

[CM4S]

Dunno if this is supposed to be funny or not, but all Chima sets have been removed from the World of Games site (source where we first got images)

http://www.wog.ch/in...egends-of-Chima

-Sci

Edited by CM4S, 16 November 2012 - 03:42 AM.

[Meiko]

Legocrazy81, on 16 November 2012 - 12:26 AM, said:

After getting all these better looks at the figs from the line, this just might be the theme I'm most looking forward to.(after TMNT) and if were lucky...they'll be popping up on stores in the next few weeks.

It would be nice if they already had, though that's unreasonable since they're for 2013. The reason I say that though is because of the VIP-exclusive event at all LEGO stores this coming weekend, so I could get me some good deals on Chima.

[DraikNova]

Well, they´ll probably arrive in late December, just after Christmas. That way the old products will be sold for Christmas and there won´t be competition between the old sets and the new ones.

[Penkid11]

Remember, guys. The sets that are released early is just a portion. We may get Ninjago before Loc, or vis versa, or not at all until January. They usually start to pop up between Black Friday and Cyber Monday (usually at TRU where you should never buy from unless you are actually saving a decent portion of money)

[Algernon]

I think the armor, torsos, and some of the masks from the Chima minifigures could be useful. It just takes a little imagination.

Also, I personally expect to see these on shelves in December. It's happened before.

Edited by Algernon, 16 November 2012 - 10:39 PM.

[Kalhiki]

Judging by the trend of previous years, I think some, if not all, the sets will be available for Christmas. But since this is a brand new theme, I can't be sure. Ninjago and Hero Factory I can imagine being out before Christmas, though.

Kalhiki

[DraikNova]

Reviews will probably pop up before christmas even.