Hero Factory 2010

[Pate-keetongu]

I bought Mmeltdowns (or Meltdown, if you prefer) few days ago. I got milky-white misprint zamor sphere, which is really neat. I like the set overall, it has a great radioactive cyclop monster feel on it. And the lime tentacle will be useful.

I will buy Evil Space Baron Doktor Viktor Von Nebula soon and mod him more accurate with a monocle, a mustache and a top hat. Viktor also has some really cool parts.

[Makuta Plasmix]

Hero factory wasnt on the winter 2011 listings...thats a bad sign for buildable action figures...

Edited August 10, 2010 by Makuta Plasmix

[Bfahome]

Hero factory wasnt on the winter 2011 listings...thats a bad sign for buildable action figures...

It's already been stated that HF will go through 2011.

[Brickthing]

Hero Factory probably wasn't mentioned by Klaus-Dieter because he isn't interested in action figures. TLC is definitely working on 2011 Hero Factory sets, although I'm not sure whether they will certainly be released or if their future still hinges on the success of this first wave.

[The Crazy One]

Hero Factory probably wasn't mentioned by Klaus-Dieter because he isn't interested in action figures. TLC is definitely working on 2011 Hero Factory sets, although I'm not sure whether they will certainly be released or if their future still hinges on the success of this first wave.

And also he didn't mention too many themes anyway. Ninja Go seems to be the priority.

[dviddy]

Hero Factory probably wasn't mentioned by Klaus-Dieter because he isn't interested in action figures. TLC is definitely working on 2011 Hero Factory sets, although I'm not sure whether they will certainly be released or if their future still hinges on the success of this first wave.

There will be a Hero Factory winter assortment. That was stated specifically by a LEGO employee at Brickfair.

[Aethersprite]

HF just hit stores in Singapore a week ago, and I was at my local TRU when I heard a conversation between this Caucasian boy (living here, I presume) and his (Filipino) maid.

Maid: "Look! New Bionicle toys! Want?"

Boy: "Those aren't Bionicle."

Maid: "They look like Bionicle to me."

Boy: "They're not! They just look the same. Look!"

*points at box*

*ponders for a moment*

Boy: "Let's go look at other Lego."

I almost burst out laughing.

[The Crazy One]

HF just hit stores in Singapore a week ago, and I was at my local TRU when I heard a conversation between this Caucasian boy (living here, I presume) and his (Filipino) maid.

Maid: "Look! New Bionicle toys! Want?"

Boy: "Those aren't Bionicle."

Maid: "They look like Bionicle to me."

Boy: "They're not! They just look the same. Look!"

*points at box*

*ponders for a moment*

Boy: "Let's go look at other Lego."

I almost burst out laughing.

I can't help feeling sorry for him. Poor delusioned child.

[80 Dollar]

Does anyone have The Drop Ship? I'd love to see some new pictures of it...

[Aethersprite]

Does anyone have The Drop Ship? I'd love to see some new pictures of it...

A friend of mine has one, but it doesn't really appeal to me, especially compared to the '08 vehicles. I think the Furno Bike is a better (and cheaper) buy.

[Captain M]

A friend of mine has one, but it doesn't really appeal to me, especially compared to the '08 vehicles. I think the Furno Bike is a better (and cheaper) buy.

Meh.

I have it, and I like it. Although it's a cheaper buy, it's really just a few technic bars connected with blue pens, with some wheels and armor.

[the last chronicler]

HF just hit stores in Singapore a week ago, and I was at my local TRU when I heard a conversation between this Caucasian boy (living here, I presume) and his (Filipino) maid.

Maid: "Look! New Bionicle toys! Want?"

Boy: "Those aren't Bionicle."

Maid: "They look like Bionicle to me."

Boy: "They're not! They just look the same. Look!"

*points at box*

*ponders for a moment*

Boy: "Let's go look at other Lego."

I almost burst out laughing.

Wow, I heard nearly the exact same conversation at a TRU in Canada, except instead of "Hero Factory" being the mistaken theme it was some stupid M*ga Bl*ks series. To me, that shows how ridiculous and uncreative of a mistake LEGO has made. Hero Factory falls under the standard of M*ga Bl*ks : a knockoff.

WARNING: IMO RANT AHEAD!

BIONICLE is a well known brand, supported by a well known story, toys and multimedia. TLG can't just "replace it" like other Lego themes, especially after bringing the story out to the public via The Legend Reborn. Young fans will want to know how it ends!

If Hero Factory does die, it will be due to TLG horrible mistake: misjudging the worth of the BIONICLE franchise.

WARNING: RANT OVER

Though Hero factory toys are simply fantastic in design, and the story may have some potential. The only thing impeding it is BIONICLE's popularity.

PS: Don't get the impression I hate HF, OK? 'Cause I don't!

[Brickthing]

Wow, I heard nearly the exact same conversation at a TRU in Canada, except instead of "Hero Factory" being the mistaken theme it was some stupid M*ga Bl*ks series. To me, that shows how ridiculous and uncreative of a mistake LEGO has made. Hero Factory falls under the standard of M*ga Bl*ks : a knockoff.

Though Hero factory toys are simply fantastic in design, and the story may have some potential. The only thing impeding it is BIONICLE's popularity.

When I was in a store today, people recognized them as new Bionicle sets. I would think that Bionicle's popularity would help Hero Factory rather than impede it, because people assume a successor to something will be of an equal or better standard.

Speaking of the store I went to, I purchased Stormer and Meltdown, and I'm very impressed with them both. It's worrying that the recoloured yellow Metru limbs and ankle guards on Meltdown have different quality plastic, but the lime tentacle and Mahri tubes are fantastic. Stormer looks great, and the detail and quality of each new piece makes it well worth the low piece count. The piece designers did a great job on even the weapon arm (despite it being hollow), and the sleek curves and pistons (with no hint of organic designs) of the HF torso piece serves as a good indication of the direction HF is taking to differ from Bionicle.

[Aethersprite]

Meh.

I have it, and I like it. Although it's a cheaper buy, it's really just a few technic bars connected with blue pens, with some wheels and armor.

True, but the Furno Bike pulls off the overall aesthetic really well. Plus, it has new parts in orange and the <333 Bohrok faceplate. The Dropship doesn't offer much in terms of fantastic recolours. Its only unique piece is the silver Hero core.

[Captain M]

True, but the Furno Bike pulls off the overall aesthetic really well. Plus, it has new parts in orange and the <333 Bohrok faceplate. The Dropship doesn't offer much in terms of fantastic recolours. Its only unique piece is the silver Hero core.

Solid silver or transparent silver?

[Ecto]

I've got Meltdown, Xplode, and Rotor. I like Hero Factory much more than Bionicle.

[Brickthing]

Solid silver or transparent silver?

Solid, according to the reviews so far.

[Mesonak]

I've got Meltdown, Xplode, and Rotor. I like Hero Factory much more than Bionicle.

I agree wholeheartedly; I got those exact sets several days ago along with Stringer and Bulk and Von Nebula.

Very worth it, and I like it more than most BIONICLE sets of recent memory.

As well.

:D

-Mesonak

[Refia]

I bought Furno, Meltdown and Von Nebula this week and I do not regret my purchase. All are great sets, though IMHO Von Nebula suffers from the tiny feet syndrome. His lack of elbows bothers me not, he looks fantastic. Meltdown has a great design, but his arms are a pain to pose, and stickers always make me nervous. XD Furno is simple, and the build laughable, but the completed set looks very fine, very pleasing to the eye. In fact that goes for all of them. Lightyears ahead of the Bionicle STARS. *sigh*

The stars wouldn't have been so bad if they had had the new Hero Factory non-90-degrees-angle limbs. =/

Edited August 15, 2010 by Refia

[Aethersprite]

Anyone with Thunder yet? Does the way the Inika shoulderpad is placed on his right arm affect his articulation in any way?

[Mesonak]

Anyone with Thunder yet? Does the way the Inika shoulderpad is placed on his right arm affect his articulation in any way?

Not really; The HF torso's design lets it move freely. Doesn't interfere whatsoever.

-Mesonak

[The Crazy One]

Not really; The HF torso's design lets it move freely. Doesn't interfere whatsoever.

-Mesonak

It does interfere a bit if you wanted a dislocated shoulder blade look.

[Ehlekrebound]

Joke removed.

Edited August 31, 2010 by Ehlekrebound

[Makuta Plasmix]

There is still no herofactory rule 34. This makes my friend sad.

Hero Factory rule 34? Whats that?

[CabooseBM]

Hero Factory rule 34? Whats that?

Rule 34 of the Internet: "If it exists, there is porn of it."