Is a Hospital coming?

[8BrickMario]

While we don't have any 2017 rumors...yet...it seems that there are quite a handful of new pieces that suggest a hospital theme or modular building.

Now we have crutches, a head bandage, a wheelchair, and a baby, so it seems logical that they might all show up in a medical environment in the future. We're long overdue for a proper hospital in any form, so these new parts seem to be hinting toward something...

Thoughts?

[BlockLogo]

I thought there would be a tv station sub theme this year because of the TV copter in the City Square set and the broadcast antenna in one of the fire sets. There wasn't. Those new pieces or builds can seem like hints but it prolly doesn't mean anything.

[8BrickMario]

I thought there would be a tv station sub theme this year because of the TV copter in the City Square set and the broadcast antenna in one of the fire sets. There wasn't. Those new pieces or builds can seem like hints but it prolly doesn't mean anything.

I'm not quite sure that compares, as no new molds were present that indicated something related, and a theme would be difficult to construct around the idea.

[Robert8]

(And the S6 surgeon hairpiece)

I hope you're right!

The last Hospital was terrible. A proper hospital theme would be amazing

Maybe each set in the line could be a part of the Hospital (maternity guard, ER, intensive care unit, pharmacy, ....) and you have to get them all to build a huge hospital

Edited January 29, 2016 by Robert8

[fordtruckin]

Maybe each set in the line could be a part of the Hospital (maternity guard, ER, intensive care unit, pharmacy, ....) and you have to get them all to build a huge hospital

I love that idea. Hopefully Lego is going to have a whole medical sub theme!

[Jern92]

Even if there were a hospital, judging by the current trend of decreasing sizes, we'd probably get a little clinic, or a hospital of similar design to the past Fire Stations and Police Stations. Unless they were to make it a modular, but that doesn't seem likely because there wouldn't be enough space for everything you'd typically find in a hospital. Gone are the days where we get large sets, unless it's something like the Helicarrier or the Ghostbusters Headquarters.

[Fightingswords]

Also 10738 junior friends hospital has a stethoscope, medical chart and other medical tools.

[AFOLguy1970]

If it was produced in modular form, you would probably get a doctor's office. The bottom floor would be the waiting room and the office, and perhaps upstairs would be the doctor's residence. Since the modular theme is much more detail oriented on the inside, I could see them doing that with a two story structure.

[Blue_Bird]

I love that idea. Hopefully Lego is going to have a whole medical sub theme!

That would be amazing!

[ritzcrackerman]

I love that idea. Hopefully Lego is going to have a whole medical sub theme!

This would be far preferable to other recent lame city themes (Arctic, Volcano explorers - wtf??)

[gunm]

Lego Modular Hospital sounds like a fun idea, I like it!

[VintageLegoEra]

An important building which i am sure It is in LEGO list for the coming Modular

[Legoboy22]

While we don't have any 2017 rumors...yet...it seems that there are quite a handful of new pieces that suggest a hospital theme or modular building.

Now we have crutches, a head bandage, a wheelchair, and a baby, so it seems logical that they might all show up in a medical environment in the future. We're long overdue for a proper hospital in any form, so these new parts seem to be hinting toward something...

Thoughts?

maybe, they released an ambulance plane. It is not too bad.

[Bricknblue]

Was the last hospital the one on a hill?

I think it would be safe to say we will sometime soon. i think the wheelchair was made for Professor X, but it would only make sense to have it next year in a hospital sub theme.

[Koori]

The last hospital set that came out was in 2012, I've not seen another one since.

It was more like a clinic but I used it and it fits in okay but it was retired some time ago so I'd say Legos due to release a new one soon.

Edited January 31, 2016 by Koori

[wooootles]

I've always thought that CITY is due for a big hospital (the level of the $100USD Fire/Police sets) but recently I think the Friends line is more likely to pick up that line. Let's be honest, the January sets will be something like an obscure Fire/Police line (like the swamp sets)

[Koori]

It seems the friends range has taken over the medical/vet area of late, which is not so bad.

I mean the buildings in that range can be adapted but I hope there will be a city hospital as the figures would fit in better.

[temes]

I don't know how well hospital would fit to the modular series, because usually hospitals are large and separate buildings.

[VintageLegoEra]

As for Modular Building, i have a feeling that the next Modular will be one of these:

- Hospital/Treatment Center/Clinic

- Library

- Museum.

Hope So!

I don't know how well hospital would fit to the modular series, because usually hospitals are large and separate buildings.

You might be right. it doesn't have to be a Hospital. Maybe something like : Clinic or a Center

Edited February 4, 2016 by VintageLegoEra

[wooootles]

I don't know how well hospital would fit to the modular series, because usually hospitals are large and separate buildings.

Agreed, but a clinic/drug store combo might work. Has there been a drug store in LEGO form lately?

[Japanbuilder]

I would settle for a clinic!

But a hospital released in parts that you could expand as a series in a line would be much more to my liking. Like getting the vehicle storage/deployment area in one set. Then getting the reception/triage area in another set. Wards and Staffers for said wards in the next etc. Though I can see arguments from many folks against this specially from LEGO itself.

Plus I grant that intrinsically that is what LEGO allows for now, but an actual official mega set that came in portions would be cool and allow LEGO to deliver the set people envision. It also strikes me as a good compromise between cost and the actual vision of a hospital most people who would buy the series expect.

I mean I do agree a city hospital is a HUGE structure and that should be reflected in some way and an official set that approximated its importance would be very welcome!

[Balhu]

We are overdue on a new hospital/clinic/insert medical building here.

However, I don't know if it would be modular. Lego sets are getting smaller.

[fordtruckin]

With all of the medical stuff Lego is coming out with it wouldn't be too difficult to modify the new fire station with the revolving door into a decent hospital. I might have to do that if we don't get a good hospital from Lego before they retire the newest fire station.

[BrickFit26]

I'd love to see a hospital or clinic in modular form.

[Pedguin]

We do need one.