LEGO Collectable Minifigures Series 15 Rumors and Discussion

[BrickFit26]

  On 12/17/2015 at 2:42 PM, Brickr said:

They display them... but don't let you buy them? that's messed up!

Yes, I talked to one of the managers, and they're really strict on the sell by date. But I checked today and they're still not displayed. The have a lot series 14 monster figures left.

[CM4Sci]

BIG PICTURES!

That's all LEGO had. Enjoy!

[Robert8]

What does the Janitor's tag says?

Robert? e.e

[Amazing Bricks]

  On 12/18/2015 at 12:16 AM, Robert8 said:

What does the Janitor's tag says?

Robert? e.e

Nah, it ends with a d.

[Robert8]

  On 12/18/2015 at 12:20 AM, amazingbricks said:

Nah, it ends with a d.

Mmmmm roberd?

Edited December 18, 2015 by Robert8

[8BrickMario]

Looks something like Gerald or Gerard.

[BrickFit26]

Great big pictures. I like seeing the detail in HD big pics.

[MAB]

The pics of the farmer - his gaze and the direction of the pitch fork. Does he really look after them or do something else to them?

[Boettner Builds]

I think he is a bacon farmer!

[Mr Greeble]

  On 12/18/2015 at 9:38 AM, MAB said:

The pics of the farmer - his gaze and the direction of the pitch fork. Does he really look after them or do something else to them?

Er... Baconize them?

[BrickFit26]

  On 12/18/2015 at 9:38 AM, MAB said:

The pics of the farmer - his gaze and the direction of the pitch fork. Does he really look after them or do something else to them?

hahaha. His gaze is telling.

[Robert8]

[CM4Sci]

That hole..

[Robert8]

  On 12/19/2015 at 3:04 PM, CM4Sci said:

That hole..

I know right?!

Why?

Edited December 19, 2015 by Robert8

[8BrickMario]

That's bad. Exactly the problem with the peg legs. I'd guess it was a plastic-saving attempt, but it doesn't work.

[Robert8]

Official description:

  Quote

Collect the LEGO® Minifigures, Series 15—A story in every bag!

Enjoy exciting, new adventures with Series 15 of the LEGO® Minifigures collectibles. Meet the Queen, Animal Control Officer, Jewel Thief, Tribal Woman, Ballerina, Flying Warrior, Faun, Frightening Knight, Wrestling Champion, Shark Suit Guy, Clumsy Guy, Kendo Fighter, Astronaut, Laser Mech, Janitor and the Farmer. Inside each ‘mystery’ bag you’ll find a beautifully crafted minifigure with one or more accessories, plus a display plate, collector’s leaflet and a unique game code for unlocking the included minifigure’s character in the awesome LEGO Minifigures Online game (game purchase required). Be sure to obtain your parent or guardian’s permission before going online.

• Every minifigure comes with one or more accessories, plus a display plate, collector’s leaflet and a unique game code.
  
• Collect this exciting new series of LEGO® Minifigure characters and create new and wonderful adventures.
  
• Combine with LEGO® building sets for endless play possibilities.
  
• Have fun trading minifigures with your friends to complete your collection.
  
• Go to www.playminifigures.com and enter the unique game code to unlock each minifigure’s character in the online game (game purchase required). Be sure to obtain your parent or guardian’s permission before going online.
  
• PLEASE NOTE: Each ‘mystery’ bag contains 1 of the 16 characters available in this collection. Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate requests for specific minifigures. If you purchase more than one ‘mystery’ bag, you may receive 2 or more identical minifigures.
  

[Aanchir]

  On 12/19/2015 at 3:22 PM, 8BrickMario said:

That's bad. Exactly the problem with the peg legs. I'd guess it was a plastic-saving attempt, but it doesn't work.

It's not a plastic-saving attempt, its a molding consideration. If the leg were solid on all sides, it'd be impossible to make it hollow in the center, meaning the walls would be too thick for it to cool properly. At least one side of any leg piece HAS to be hollow. On regular minifigure legs, it's the bottom, but on the peg leg and the new satyr legs, it's impossible to make a hole in the bottom run all the way through to the "joint".

Edited December 19, 2015 by Aanchir

[Fuppylodders]

Interesting and insightful piece of information there, thanks for letting us know :)

[Mellow]

  On 12/19/2015 at 3:26 PM, Robert8 said:

Official description:

  Quote

Enjoy exciting, new adventures with Series 15 of the LEGO® Minifigures collectibles. Meet the Queen, Animal Control Officer, Jewel Thief, Tribal Woman, Ballerina, Flying Warrior, Faun, Frightening Knight, Wrestling Champion, Shark Suit Guy, Clumsy Guy, Kendo Fighter, Astronaut, Laser Mech, Janitor and the Farmer

I´m glad, that the Satyr is now officially called "Faun".

Even if many say, that Fauns and Satyrs were the same, I don´t think so.

Classical Satyrs in greek mythology were usually shown with parts of other animals (and other characteristics, that won´t be very good on a kid´s toy...).

In greek mythology the god Pan is the one, who is described with goat legs, even in the tales about his birth.

Otherwise, the roman counterpart of Pan is Faunus, who is also usually shown with goat legs and horns.

So I think, "Faun" fits better to that Minifig than "Satyr".

[Robert8]

  On 12/19/2015 at 6:08 PM, Mellow said:

(and other characteristics, that won´t be very good on a kid´s toy...).

Edited December 19, 2015 by Robert8

[williejm]

  On 12/19/2015 at 3:06 PM, Robert8 said:

I know right?!

Why?

This is how I feel about leg prints that either don't match up colour wise, or don't let you move the legs without looking terrible ... Yet most people here seem keen on leg printing.

[Brickr]

  On 12/19/2015 at 5:09 PM, Aanchir said:

It's not a plastic-saving attempt, its a molding consideration. If the leg were solid on all sides, it'd be impossible to make it hollow in the center, meaning the walls would be too thick for it to cool properly. At least one side of any leg piece HAS to be hollow. On regular minifigure legs, it's the bottom, but on the peg leg and the new satyr legs, it's impossible to make a hole in the bottom run all the way through to the "joint".

Well explained, makes perfect sense, I can totally live with that hole, it is there for a purpose, end of.

[8BrickMario]

  On 12/19/2015 at 6:08 PM, Mellow said:

I´m glad, that the Satyr is now officially called "Faun".

Even if many say, that Fauns and Satyrs were the same, I don´t think so.

Classical Satyrs in greek mythology were usually shown with parts of other animals (and other characteristics, that won´t be very good on a kid´s toy...).

In greek mythology the god Pan is the one, who is described with goat legs, even in the tales about his birth.

Otherwise, the roman counterpart of Pan is Faunus, who is also usually shown with goat legs and horns.

So I think, "Faun" fits better to that Minifig than "Satyr".

While it is more accurate, I prefer the term Satyr, for no particular reason.

[x105Black]

  On 12/19/2015 at 10:01 PM, 8BrickMario said:

While it is more accurate, I prefer the term Satyr, for no particular reason.

Agreed, although I'm glad to finally get the official names for these characters.

[BrickFit26]

Ugh that hole sucks. Glad we finally got official names. No descriptions yet? The more I look at the faun the more i say it needs fur printing on his arms. Too much yellow showing. It's a favorite of mine though.