The_Cook Posted February 3, 2012 Posted February 3, 2012 Pictures from the German toyfair are cropping up, Brickset posted a link to this Slovenia site. I think the Monster Hunters theme might be of interest to us castle builders, 6th picture down. As a theme it's been a bit dismissed, everyone's concentrating on the LoTR sets, but Dracula's castle looks nice. Hopefully more pictures will surface. Whilst Monster Hunting isn't technically Historic, I don't see why my medieval villagers can't go hunting werewolves with their pitchforks and drowning old ladies that happen to have a crooked nose! Quote
BrickBucket Posted February 3, 2012 Author Posted February 3, 2012 Pictures from the German toyfair are cropping up, Brickset posted a link to this Slovenia site. I think the Monster Hunters theme might be of interest to us castle builders, 6th picture down. As a theme it's been a bit dismissed, everyone's concentrating on the LoTR sets, but Dracula's castle looks nice. Hopefully more pictures will surface. Whilst Monster Hunting isn't technically Historic, I don't see why my medieval villagers can't go hunting werewolves with their pitchforks and drowning old ladies that happen to have a crooked nose! The Dracula castle looks amazing and is a worthy castle to go alongside with the previous castle themes. There's no denying this is going to help ease the castle hiatus. Just nudge the steam-punk vehicles and characters aside and it's suddenly medieval. I think the Monster Fighters will do really well, last year I gave my 4 step-siblings (boy-girls age 4-9) collectible Lego mini-figures and I was surprised, almost shocked that they all wanted Dracula, frankenstein, the Mummy, Witch, Werewolf. I mean it wasn't even halloween and they just wanted the monsters, I didn't really understand it, but maybe it's because these monsters are so ingrained in fairy-tails and popular kid's culture, that they are just instantly familiar with them. I think the monster fighters theme will be a huge success, and I will definitely pick up Dracula's castle and hopefully if it's even half as good zombies! Quote
Duck Posted February 3, 2012 Posted February 3, 2012 I'm with most others here that an ancients theme would be fantastic and a logical place to go following LOTR or even as an aside to it. LOTR fits the medieval and fantasy bill so going immediately back to either afterwards would possibly be seen as a step-back by kids and parents. Ancients would provide a nice yet historical break. Romans would be amazing. Gladiators, Chariot Racing, The Senate along with all the many army possibilities. However there is the whole issue that it would need to be from a purely historical basis and there is no real mythological enemy to fight against - personally I see nothing wrong with a bit of good old history but I cant see TLC going for it. Greek mythology seems the most likely. Personally I cant see LOTR going away for a very long time, given that its such a popular concept and TLC can milk it for all its worth - I dont believe Star Wars or Harry Potter sets are leaving the shelves any time soon? Quote
The_Cook Posted February 3, 2012 Posted February 3, 2012 Personally I cant see LOTR going away for a very long time, given that its such a popular concept and TLC can milk it for all its worth - I dont believe Star Wars or Harry Potter sets are leaving the shelves any time soon? Harry Potter is stopping this year as there are no longer any films to generate sales on the back of. Star Wars is continuing because George Lucas keeps releasing the original films, and there's Clone Wars to get the kids interested. LoTR will most likely continue for as long as the Hobbit movies are around and in the general public's (not LoTR geeks, but your average person on the street) imagination, which is probably about a year to 18 months after the second hobbit movie comes out. The same has been true for all licensed themes Indy, PoP, PoTC, they last for about a year after the movie has stopped in cinemas (or theatres as the Americans like to call them). Quote
Duck Posted February 4, 2012 Posted February 4, 2012 Well that's certainly answered my question! I must say I'm surprised Harry Potter is finishing, even without films to work from I thought it would be a popular enough theme to carry on for a good few years after the last film. I'm not convinced Star Wars will disappear so quickly after related films and programs stop being released or re-released. I'm hopeful LOTR wont stay. I'm excited at the prospect of the LOTR sets - its just a pity "classic" medieval/fantasy sets aren't likely to be on the bill for as long as LOTR is around... Quote
Piranha Posted February 5, 2012 Posted February 5, 2012 Here are my ideas: Western: Just imagine this done in modern building techniques and colors. There could be four main factions, Civilians, Army, Bandits and Tribal Hunters. Just some ideas; Sheriff Office and Jail, Saloon, Bank, Outpost, Train and station, rocky caverns and so much more. Vikings: No fantasy elements included this time, just pure Vikings and their raiding equipment and the rivals are villagers and each other. We could get more peasant homes and farms and taverns and all that good stuff. Three Musketeers: Now I really would love to see this happen. So many possibilities and a new original concept never done by TLG yet. Ancient Greece: No fantasy or Greek mythology, just Greeks against whatever others TLG wants to include. Pirates: Pirates III to make a comeback after POTC is over, that is a no brainer. Feudal Japan: Ninja, Samurai, Sumo, Kimono girl,civilians, different buildings and gardens and marketplaces. Quote
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