DuckBricks Posted January 4, 2015 Posted January 4, 2015 Queen sounds very realistic, Classic Queen even more so... Quote
Wardancer Posted January 6, 2015 Posted January 6, 2015 Have we given up hope for a female elf counterpart to the series 3 elf? Quote
Itaria No Shintaku Posted January 6, 2015 Posted January 6, 2015 Medusa from series 10 was called Medusa, so I don't think Zeus would be Greek God. There are also hundereds of gods in Greek mythology. Well, Medusa started as an originali character, but then she became just one of her kin, the medusae. If not, you wouldn't have plural (medusae) for medusa. Quote
gedren_y Posted January 6, 2015 Posted January 6, 2015 Well, Medusa started as an originali character, but then she became just one of her kin, the medusae. If not, you wouldn't have plural (medusae) for medusa. Yes, but gorgon is the proper term for what Medusa is.There were many different gorgons. Quote
Yooha Posted January 6, 2015 Posted January 6, 2015 (edited) They used the names in case of Lincoln and Shakespeare but not for Sherlock, Cleopatra and Red Riding Hood. Where is the consistency in it? And no, the movie has nothing to do it. Why would it? Edited January 6, 2015 by Yooha Quote
Blakstone Posted January 6, 2015 Posted January 6, 2015 Lincoln and Shakepeare came from the Movie. The others predated the movie. Quote
Captain Braunsfeld Posted January 6, 2015 Posted January 6, 2015 They used the names in case of Lincoln and Shakespeare but not for Sherlock, Cleopatra and Red Riding Hood. Where is the consistency in it? Well, with Lincoln and Shakespeare being historical figures you can use the name (but this would also apply to Cleopatra). Sherlock is a fictional character (who has got the rights?) and might not appear by name due to legal reasons. Red Riding Hood is a fictional character too. Brothers Grimm have long since gone... I don't know why they named her "grandma visitor". That was my attempt to give an answer. Strangely it leads to more questions .... Quote
telaruhn Posted January 6, 2015 Posted January 6, 2015 (edited) While the asp accessory clearly gives the impression of Cleopatra, naming the Egyptian Queen as such might be too constricting. She can be used for other Egyptian figures such as Nefertiti (though the headpiece is all wrong, but you get the idea). Detective feels like a better name, and again feels less restrictive, and still gives you the impression of Sherlock. I can't explain Grandma Visitor. Just an odd name, but eh. It makes sense in the simplest sense, as she is visiting her grandma. Abraham Lincoln and William Shakespeare - I can't figure out a name that wouldn't feel awkward or offensive. Since they were tied into the movie and are based on real people within the last 500 years, I think naming them anything else would be weird. Back on topic though - I would like to see a female elf, but considering CMFs are rarely if at all flesh-colored, I feel elves in the CMF line will always feel disjointed compared to LOTR/Hobbit elves. This is especially the case if their hairpieces have ears. I can understand why LEGO could be reluctant to make CMF elves for that reason. Edited January 6, 2015 by telaruhn Quote
Zarana-X Posted January 6, 2015 Posted January 6, 2015 Have we given up hope for a female elf counterpart to the series 3 elf? Was this not an elf? Quote
Robert8 Posted January 6, 2015 Posted January 6, 2015 They used the names in case of Lincoln and Shakespeare but not for Sherlock, Cleopatra and Red Riding Hood. Where is the consistency in it? And no, the movie has nothing to do it. Why would it? Yes, it has to do with The LEGO Movie, because in the film some CMF were given new names: S5 Egyptian Queen -> Cleopatra S1 Forestman -> Robin Hood I think that was for make them easily recognizable. Was this not an elf? According to the CMF encyclopedia, that would be Maid Marian, the female counterpart for the S1 Forestman. But, I think she could be used as a female elf easily. Quote
telaruhn Posted January 7, 2015 Posted January 7, 2015 (edited) Sorry guys, but I couldn't resist... Made another set of 16 figures. Since this isn't an official prediction thread, I figured why not. As always, bold italics are new molds. Jouster: closed helm, fancy plume, cloth tunic, lance, shield Inline Skater: bike helmet, in-line skates, short sleeves Hydra: hydra headpiece, shortbow, snake tail Meter Maid: police cap w/ long hair, nightstick, fanny pack, short sleeves Arquebuster: tricorne w/ plume, epaulettes, musket w/ detachable bayonet Falconer: ponytail, falcon Movie Director: beret, megaphone Space Medic: med-helmet w/ visor, space armor, gun w/ syringe Lobster Suit Guy: lobster mask, claws, lobster tail Saloon Girl: hair w/ fascinator hat, pistol, tray w/ tankard, cloth skirt Halfling: spiked hair, short cape, short legs, torch, shortsword Referee: baseball cap, whistle, short sleeves Elven Huntress: long braid w/ ears, cape, longbow, dagger Jackal Warrior: jackal headpiece, khopesh sword, scarab shield Beekeeper: beekeeper mask, honeycomb Classic Queen: headpiece w/ detachable ribbon, hand mirror, dress piece Edited January 7, 2015 by telaruhn Quote
fred67 Posted January 7, 2015 Posted January 7, 2015 (edited) And no, series 14 wasn't confirmed. I still hope they come after Simpsons part 2 instead of special series! I don't think we really need confirmation... a non-licensed theme that sells like hotcakes despite having a 100% price increase in less than four years (as of a year ago) is not going away anytime soon... it's a cash cow for TLG. Sure they make more on regular sets, but they probably sell 20 times more figures than any particular set. They used the names in case of Lincoln and Shakespeare but not for Sherlock, Cleopatra and Red Riding Hood. Where is the consistency in it? And no, the movie has nothing to do it. Why would it? I don't know... they just didn't use any specific names until the movie came out. Maybe they were trying not to pigeonhole the figures as someone in particular so that kids wouldn't feel locked into something. Then, when the movie came out, they felt it was better for the story to be more specific. None of the obvious ones had any license or copyright they needed to contend with, as far as I can tell... maybe it has to do with language and culture, with TLG having to deal with so many different ones, it was just better to be really generic. Edited January 7, 2015 by fred67 Quote
Dorayaki Posted January 7, 2015 Posted January 7, 2015 (edited) Detective feels like a better name, and again feels less restrictive, and still gives you the impression of Sherlock.Back on topic though - I would like to see a female elf, but considering CMFs are rarely if at all flesh-colored, I feel elves in the CMF line will always feel disjointed compared to LOTR/Hobbit elves. This is especially the case if their hairpieces have ears. I can understand why LEGO could be reluctant to make CMF elves for that reason. I thought I mentioned Doorlock Homes in the first page. In this case, we've actually got several official names for CMFs even if they're not all based on parodies. TLM is another example. I assume that the reason why LEGO leave us unspecific titles to CMFs is to leave the room for the use of generic playing, though they're sometimes descried as individuals in official commercials. So back to the topic, we may ask for some parody characters, but they have to use a title that wasn't used by any other existed CMF. LEGO already announces their orignial lady elves in the upcoming Elves, but I'm sure their bodyshape would make you feel more disjointed . I think it's okay to reintroduce the elf hairpieces with yellow ears (not sure if Hobbit ones are unallowed for license issues). Edited January 7, 2015 by Dorayaki Quote
Wardancer Posted January 7, 2015 Posted January 7, 2015 Was this not an elf? I never saw her as an elf. No pointy ears, no cheeklines... Quote
Sven F Posted January 7, 2015 Posted January 7, 2015 I just want my chimney sweep, in fact i just need the butcher/ice cream vendor cap in black, I can do the rest myself. And any figures with interesting hair and/or animals are always welcome, don't really care what their calling is. Quote
fred67 Posted January 7, 2015 Posted January 7, 2015 I don't think any of the fictional characters TLG has released in CMFs are under any kind of copyright that they couldn't specifically name them (*)... the more I think about it, the more I think they want to stay culture neutral. I remember a physics class where a test question was phrased as a "tortoise versus a hare" question (basic kinematic equations), and lot of people (mostly Asian) were really confused about what the heck the teacher was talking about. He used to ask a lot of Road Runner versus Wile E. Coyote questions, too ("Wile E. Coyote has a jet pack...."). Fun for me, confusing for others. (*) Not entirely true (I'm looking at you, "Jazz" Musician). Quote
Cagast Posted January 7, 2015 Posted January 7, 2015 Or LEGO simply doesn't want to give names to CMFs of real people or movies/books characters. I know, there is Mr Good and Evil, but still, that's something LEGO made up. However when they make The LEGO Movie series, and characters there are named Abraham Lincoln and William Shakespeare, they use names from the movie. I don't think they would name them same if they were in regular, unlicensed series. And as there is no other way to name them, they wouldn't even put them in regular series. Quote
Monkey Joe Posted January 7, 2015 Posted January 7, 2015 1. Firefighter (wildland) 2. Curling player (with wacky argyle pants) 3. Sherpa mountain guide 4. Magician's Assistant 5. Dog suit guy 6. Hobo 7. Bellhop 8. Veterinarian (female) 9. Knight's Squire 10. Bugbear 11. Pirate Captain (female) 12. Cthulhu 13. Witch Doctor 14. Aztec fire dancer 15. Spaceship Mechanic 16. Alien (tall legs) Quote
Itaria No Shintaku Posted January 8, 2015 Posted January 8, 2015 Yes, but gorgon is the proper term for what Medusa is.There were many different gorgons. Actually, it depends. On the monster list of Dungeons and Dragons, a gorgon is this: while on greek mythology, which is not where that Medusa comes from since original Medusa was really different (no snake tail), gorgons where three sisters. Quote
Robert8 Posted January 8, 2015 Posted January 8, 2015 (edited) Sorry guys, but I couldn't resist... Made another set of 16 figures. Did you know there is a "What minifigs are we missing?" thread in the Embassy Forum? There you can post all the suggestions you want. http://www.eurobrick...showtopic=41564 Edited January 8, 2015 by Robert8 Quote
gedren_y Posted January 8, 2015 Posted January 8, 2015 The Lego CMF Medusa is likely a nod to the classic cinema Medusa rather than the Greek myth description. I am not sure, but I believe the one that Lego used as a referent was designed by Ray Harryhausen. Quote
Darth Punk Posted January 8, 2015 Posted January 8, 2015 (edited) An interesting rumor that might surprise http://www.thebrickfan.com/lego-collectible-minifigures-series-14-71010-rumors/. A whole series based on monsters. Just in time for halloween. Would go well with a theme,coming out soon. Edited January 8, 2015 by Darth Punk Quote
Gomek Posted January 8, 2015 Posted January 8, 2015 (edited) I'm totally in favor of an all Halloween theme, though I'd rather not see any rehashes of Frankenstein. I'll take 16 new zombies though. Invisible man (either wrapped head/black glasses with bathrobe, or an actual transparent minifigure) have been long over due. Edited January 8, 2015 by Gomek Quote
Cy_Bored1337 Posted January 8, 2015 Author Posted January 8, 2015 is there any chance series 14 in october may be a Scooby Doo minifigure series? Quote
Gomek Posted January 8, 2015 Posted January 8, 2015 is there any chance series 14 in october may be a Scooby Doo minifigure series? I doubt it as Brick Fan has posted the 'rumored' list of all the SD sets. Quote
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