Latest impact of other themes on historic themes

[Wardancer]

There is a new, very big, dark green leaf piece in the upcoming Christmas ornament Very promising. I cannot figure out how it looks on the other side though. 

[DonQuixote]

2 hours ago, Wardancer said:

There is a new, very big, dark green leaf piece in the upcoming Christmas ornament Very promising. I cannot figure out how it looks on the other side though. 

It's enclosed and can open up to to show the interior of a toy shop

[Roebuck]

I think Space fans will have more use of the fig than Castle fans
I think Lego are getting a little carried away with adding Castle and Space parts in other sets now, just give us proper sets from those themes that is what we really want 

[DonQuixote]

10 hours ago, Roebuck said:

I think Space fans will have more use of the fig than Castle fans
I think Lego are getting a little carried away with adding Castle and Space parts in other sets now, just give us proper sets from those themes that is what we really want 

That shield is a disappointment . Not usable for castle  fans. Oh well we have gotten enough new castle factions now :

Black Adders, Griffin Lords, Kraken Raiders and Riders of Rohan (horse faction)

Waiting for them to be released on pab.

We still need a proper return of the Black Knights with their iconic long dragon shields.

[RichardGoring]

I thought it was a castle set? Elf faction? Present faction? Christmas faction? Santa and Mrs Claus the king and queen. Jousting on reindeer (just need some barding). Red and white flags.

I'd put them more towards the outlaws side of things though, with Wolfpack and Forestmen, hiding in trees.

 

More seriously, I agree that it's a bit of a pain to have to get things piecemeal as opposed to just nice sets dedicated to the relevant theme. It's fun to have all these minifigures, but without the sets to go with it, the parts supply dries up, and enthusiasm doesn't really build with new fans, so it's a vicious cycle. It's clearly making them money though, so not sure we'll see a change any time soon.

[Robert8]

CMF Series 28 recent leaks show some of the new animal masks

I think the lion one will be perfect for some castle MOCs

[DonQuixote]

1 hour ago, Robert8 said:

CMF Series 28 recent leaks show some of the new animal masks

I think the lion one will be perfect for some castle MOCs

As castle, pirate , classic space and historical themes fan, the minifigs  with animal costumes are the least interesting to me. So this series will be a total skip for me. 

[Yperio_Bricks]

3 hours ago, DonQuixote said:

As castle, pirate , classic space and historical themes fan, the minifigs  with animal costumes are the least interesting to me. So this series will be a total skip for me. 

Yeah, same here. Another wasted year.

The F1 CMF even showed up at German ALDI discount supermarkets for a reduced price. You know what that means  Something like this would never happen with a castle or history themed CMF.

If Lego would do a castle CMF it would be the best selling CMF by far. People would buy the minifigs in great masses. But the thing is, if people could buy detailed CMF quality castle minifigs for €3,99, would they still buy the overpriced sets? I hope Lego proves me wrong, but I think that's the reason why we did not get one yet and it looks bad for the future imo.

[zoth33]

On 9/10/2025 at 1:24 AM, Roebuck said:

I think Space fans will have more use of the fig than Castle fans
I think Lego are getting a little carried away with adding Castle and Space parts in other sets now, just give us proper sets from those themes that is what we really want 

The green helm and the elf hat ears are of only use here and the green helm will be very niche.  the elf ears/hat have already been out and the shield is basically useless for castle.  This really isn't a big deal and I don't see why you care as the pieces will end up on PAB 

On 9/10/2025 at 3:08 PM, RichardGoring said:

I thought it was a castle set? Elf faction? Present faction? Christmas faction? Santa and Mrs Claus the king and queen. Jousting on reindeer (just need some barding). Red and white flags.

I'd put them more towards the outlaws side of things though, with Wolfpack and Forestmen, hiding in trees.

 

More seriously, I agree that it's a bit of a pain to have to get things piecemeal as opposed to just nice sets dedicated to the relevant theme. It's fun to have all these minifigures, but without the sets to go with it, the parts supply dries up, and enthusiasm doesn't really build with new fans, so it's a vicious cycle. It's clearly making them money though, so not sure we'll see a change any time soon.

I mean are these really some pieces you were looking forward too?  This isn't that big of a deal as the pieces will end up on PAB.  Now the griffon and kraken knights are more of a bigger deal especially if they don't end up on PAB.

[RichardGoring]

1 hour ago, zoth33 said:

I mean are these really some pieces you were looking forward too?  This isn't that big of a deal as the pieces will end up on PAB.  Now the griffon and kraken knights are more of a bigger deal especially if they don't end up on PAB.

No, not particularly interested. Even the classic space parts are pretty close to regular green, and those are probably the only parts that tempt me.

The worry is that these, and the griffon and kraken knights only come to Standard Pick a Brick which is currently unavailable in the US.

[DonQuixote]

7 hours ago, RichardGoring said:

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The worry is that these, and the griffon and kraken knights only come to Standard Pick a Brick which is currently unavailable in the US.

Ew that sucks !

That's because of ' He who must not be named'

aka Voldemort

[Yperio_Bricks]

17 hours ago, Yperio_Bricks said:

If Lego would do a castle CMF it would be the best selling CMF by far. People would buy the minifigs in great masses. But the thing is, if people could buy detailed CMF quality castle minifigs for €3,99, would they still buy the overpriced sets? I hope Lego proves me wrong, but I think that's the reason why we did not get one yet and it looks bad for the future imo.

Okay, now it is reported that next year's May CMF will be unlicensed. Fingers crossed 

[Roebuck]

1 hour ago, Yperio_Bricks said:

Okay, now it is reported that next year's May CMF will be unlicensed. Fingers crossed 

TBD unlicensed, not sure what that mean, I hope it is a normal series with something for everyone. However some people seem to think it means Castle, Ninjago etc, not sure why 

[Lion King]

46 minutes ago, Roebuck said:

TBD unlicensed, not sure what that mean, I hope it is a normal series with something for everyone. However some people seem to think it means Castle, Ninjago etc, not sure why 

If you are not what “TBD’ means, it means “To be determined”. 

[Yperio_Bricks]

47 minutes ago, Roebuck said:

TBD unlicensed, not sure what that mean, I hope it is a normal series with something for everyone. However some people seem to think it means Castle, Ninjago etc, not sure why 

A normal series would be welcome and give us the chance to get some historic minifigs. Castle, Pirates,.... 

 

 

Edited September 13, 2025 by Yperio_Bricks

[zoth33]

20 hours ago, RichardGoring said:

No, not particularly interested. Even the classic space parts are pretty close to regular green, and those are probably the only parts that tempt me.

The worry is that these, and the griffon and kraken knights only come to Standard Pick a Brick which is currently unavailable in the US.

Those will be bestsellers quite quickly and maybe by then the tariffs will be over a lot can happen by then.  

[MAB]

On 9/12/2025 at 10:08 PM, Yperio_Bricks said:

If Lego would do a castle CMF it would be the best selling CMF by far. People would buy the minifigs in great masses. But the thing is, if people could buy detailed CMF quality castle minifigs for €3,99, would they still buy the overpriced sets?

Probably not if they were only buying sets for the minifigures. But do people do that for unlicensed sets when you can buy the minifigure parts through PAB? Current castle sets seem to sell OK suggesting people buy them for the bricks and design and not just the minifigures.

[Black Falcon]

On 9/12/2025 at 11:08 PM, Yperio_Bricks said:

The F1 CMF even showed up at German ALDI discount supermarkets for a reduced price. You know what that means  Something like this would never happen with a castle or history themed CMF.

Well, the D&D series was avaiable at Netto for a reduced price ;).

On 9/12/2025 at 11:08 PM, Yperio_Bricks said:

If Lego would do a castle CMF it would be the best selling CMF by far. People would buy the minifigs in great masses. But the thing is, if people could buy detailed CMF quality castle minifigs for €3,99, would they still buy the overpriced sets? I hope Lego proves me wrong, but I think that's the reason why we did not get one yet and it looks bad for the future imo.

D&D basically was exactly that and normal series constantly include castle figures. That and you can order figs from unlicensed sets from Pick a Brick. Also that would basically go for all unlicensed themes not only castle ;).

[Yperio_Bricks]

19 minutes ago, Black Falcon said:

Well, the D&D series was avaiable at Netto for a reduced price ;).

To bad there's no Netto anywhere near me  The price was 2,99€ like for the F1 CMF at ALDI?

19 minutes ago, Black Falcon said:

you can order figs from unlicensed sets from Pick a Brick.

That is exactly why I wrote "detailed CMF quality minifigs" because for me there is a differents between that and regular minifigs that are available at PAB. For example the Wolfpack beastmaster comes with printed arms and legs, a shield, a non-standard cape and a wolf versus the Wolfpack guy from the Town square. Of course it is best to get as many variations as possible for kitbashing, so both are welcome.

Edited September 20, 2025 by Yperio_Bricks

[Black Falcon]

23 minutes ago, Yperio_Bricks said:

To bad there's no Netto anywhere near me  The price was 2,49€ like for the F1 CMF at ALDI?

3,49€ when they first had them, later they sold them for 2€.

23 minutes ago, Yperio_Bricks said:

That is exactly why I wrote "detailed CMF quality minifigs" because for me there is a differents between that and regular minifigs that are available at PAB. For example the Wolfpack beastmaster comes with printed arms and legs, a shield, a non-standard cape and a wolf versus the Wolfpack guy from the Town square. Of course it is best to get as many variations as possible for kitbashing, so both are welcome.

Even for CMFs arm printing isn´t done for every figure, though. And you are basically comparing a really great CMF figure, with a more basic normal figure. If we take the Black Falcons, Lion Knights, or the new Horse or Snake Knights they are on the same level as most cmf IMO. 

Edited September 20, 2025 by Black Falcon

[Yperio_Bricks]

13 minutes ago, Black Falcon said:

3,49€ when they first had them, later they sold them for 2€.

Even for CMFs arm printing isn´t done for every figure, though. And you are basically comparing a really great CMF figure, with a more basic normal figure. If we take the Black Falcons, Lion Knights, or the new Horse or Snake Knights they are on the same level as most cmf IMO. 

You quoted me too fast  I think the price at ALDI was 2,99€ but I don't remember exactly.

2€  Damn, I have not been in a Netto for years. If only I knew they had the D&D series! Everywhere I went, the scalpers had cleared everything. It was the same for the Wolfpack Beastmaster. I only got one because a fellow AFOL sent me one as a gift. But I never found one in a store.

Maybe the Horse Knight King would qualify as a CMF minifig. Actually, the crown and hair piece was introduced with a CMF minifig 10 years ago.

[Black Falcon]

55 minutes ago, Yperio_Bricks said:

2€  Damn, I have not been in a Netto for years. If only I knew they had the D&D series! Everywhere I went, the scalpers had cleared everything. It was the same for the Wolfpack Beastmaster. I only got one because a fellow AFOL sent me one as a gift. But I never found one in a store.

Well, they had a Display early on, but they were empty quite fast IMO, when they sold them for 3,49€. Not sure how much they got when they sold them for 2€ but I guess each store just got a few boxes then, but hard to say.

53 minutes ago, Yperio_Bricks said:

Maybe the Horse Knight King would qualify as a CMF minifig. Actually, the crown and hair piece was introduced with a CMF minifig 10 years ago.

And probably won´t be exactly cheap when it hits Pick a Brick.

[MKJoshA]

13 hours ago, Black Falcon said:

3,49€ when they first had them, later they sold them for 2€.

Really? I have a Netto near me but I rarely go inside. How soon after release did they have them? I might have to start popping into my Netto from time to time now...

[Black Falcon]

1 hour ago, MKJoshA said:

Really? I have a Netto near me but I rarely go inside. How soon after release did they have them? I might have to start popping into my Netto from time to time now...

I think it was right at release. But it was also the first time they had a CMF as far as I know, and I don´t think they had the series afterwards. (It was the red-yellow netto btw, not the black one). When they sold themfor 2€ was much later, might even be that is was after the next series was released, but really not sure about that.

[BardDandelion]

On 9/13/2025 at 6:50 PM, Yperio_Bricks said:

A normal series would be welcome and give us the chance to get some historic minifigs. Castle, Pirates,.... 

 

 

Heard that May series in 2026 will be "regular" series. The one they made in January in last couple of years (with Wolfpack Beastmaster, Batlord etc.). 

Wish it's true, licensed series are nice for fans of specific license and usually they bring some nice, new parts (I'm working on custom Spiderverse CMF series with each minifig using one part from Spiderverse CMF), but figs from them have very limited possibilities of use.

Similar case with January costume series - I get that people really like these (costumes were in every single "regular" series in last years), but usually they are not very useful.