New space theme idea "fleets"

[alienwar9]

Hi everyone. I know I posted this on another topic but I just wanted to bring it out. This is an idea I had for a new space theme that I always wanted Lego to make. I know this is long but I really would like other's opinions and ideas like this. So here it is.

I was thinking of one based off a video game type space theme. I doubt this idea will ever be possible but I have been planning it all out. Every set, their prices, packaging, marketing scheme( is that how you spell it?). You would have two set groups( good and evil. Just not generic black vs. white). Set groups would be like the knights Kingdom sets as one year is based on good with a few evil sets sprinkled about. The next year would be based on evil with a few good sets sprinkled.

The sets would be:

- packages of 3-4 mini fighter ships. Those would be in the $5 range. That might be a little too hopeful. It is like the old days of mini-fig packs.

-battleships and frieghters. $15-20 range. These might include opposite side fighter ship.

-specialty ships (cargo, civilian, research). Those would fit in $10-15 range. These would include very small supply parts and extra pieces.

cruisers. $30 range. Can come with a couple fighters.

-heavy cruisers. These would be very detailed coming with a few fighters from each side. $40 range.

-Base stations and construction hubs. These would include either a battleship or frieghter and a couple fighters. $50-60 range.

-Destroyer. Very large ship. Can open up. Has docks, turrets at main points, main station, comms port. Comes with many fighters, and 2 battleships. $70-90 range.

-Mothership. I was thinking maybe it could come as two parts but that would be illogical. Comes with detachable parts, central power core, huge docks, engine blocks, research and defense units. Comes with a cruiser, battleship and frieghter, and one enemy battleship. $100+ range.

-Super alien ship. This is like a special class set. It is sort of seperate than the others and is released later on. It comes with its own kind of fighters, and half-battleship/ half-cruiser ship. Or it comes with some sort of portal or gate. This would be around the $50-60 range but I'm guessing realistically with specialty like this it would be $90.

I was also thinking of having them do a bionicle type think where they use mini-figs after these in a "mini-fig" version. That would be kind of wierd though. It could work as large scale fighters of the small ones and battle scenes on planets with mini-figs. None of the sets would come with mini-figs ( unless just for special model characters that come as extra bonuses) as that would throw off the size. These sets cannot be mini-fig fitting because the mini-fig would almost be the size of the fighter. If one were to look for inspiration ( this is the idea I was going for. Just don't use a lisense deal as it is rated Teen) they should look at Homeworld 2 ( computer videogame). I thing lego looking ships like that would be very amazing( obviously not that detailed). You could build fleets of fighters and have then dock or combine sets for a megamothership.

[Dragon King]

Sounds awsome thanks for the great idea.

[Lost Viking]

Ya, great job I like it!

[SuvieD]

I would like to see a visual before I let you know what I think. Can you create a non-detailed version so we can see better what you mean?

[alienwar9]

Well I can show you pics of the ships from the game as an idea or inspiration for the models. Problem is I'm kinda new to the whole posting thing and I dont' know how. Can someone clue me in on how to put pictures in? Thank you.

[xwingyoda]

Well I can show you pics of the ships from the game as an idea or inspiration for the models. Problem is I'm kinda new to the whole posting thing and I dont' know how. Can someone clue me in on how to put pictures in? Thank you.

There are two solutions:

1) Use the attachement box just after the dialogue box (where you type your post). You'll look for pics on your hard drive.

2) Use the IMG button (copy/paste the URL of the pic).

Hope this helps ;)

[alienwar9]

Thanks! Here are the pictures of some ships. Top left is evil ship. Top middle is good medium fighter. Top right are some extra support ships. Second top left would be a battleship/ freighter class. second top right would also be good side b/f class. 3rd top left is of a mothership on the right side, a specialty ship in middle, and b/f class ships on left. 3rd top right is evil b/f or cruisers and behind is a evil destroyer. Bottom left is good side fighters. These would be the tiny ships in packages. Finally center bottom is a cruiser class for good side. There are some other pictures I will try to find but for now these are some to give you an idea. Thanks. I would love to hear opinions.

Also if anyone actually built something like this I would love to see it.

EDIT: The picture wouldn't fit so I split it in two parts and moved around some parts on the second picture. Hope it's not too hard to figure out. :P

Edited December 17, 2005 by alienwar9

[alienwar9]

Here is the second part of the picture. Some stuff is moved around.

[Dragon King]

Awsome pics. If lego did somethimg like that it would be the best thing ever.