Devorath Posted January 29, 2013 Posted January 29, 2013 As howie28 said, the set is $60 in Australia, which is an alright Australian price for a set that size. But also the 2013 sets are selling like hotcakes. I have never seen every set in the one place. The irony is that there is always sheles full of Chima. Don't suppose the show has aired in Australia (I don't have Cartoon Network, I watch Ninjago and Chima on YouTube). Agreed. I went on holiday to Burleigh (GC) last week, and managed to find myself at Pacific Fair and the Robena Town centre. I was hoping to pick up Kai's Fire Mech, but ended up picking Equila's Speedor because half the shelf was Chima, and the rest Duplo! Quote
howie28 Posted January 29, 2013 Posted January 29, 2013 No, the show hasn't aired yet, but there are ads for the sets on Cartoon Network. Quote
DraikNova Posted January 30, 2013 Posted January 30, 2013 No, the show hasn't aired yet, but there are ads for the sets on Cartoon Network. The last Ninjago show episodes aired several months ago actually. Quote
Aanchir Posted January 30, 2013 Posted January 30, 2013 The last Ninjago show episodes aired several months ago actually. He was replying to a comment about the Chima show not having aired yet in Australia, which was given as a possible explanation for why Ninjago sets have been greatly outselling Chima sets there. Of course, another possible explanation is that stores have just bought huge quantities of Chima sets in response to how heavily TLG is pushing it. After all, a huge, brand-new theme with a lot of marketing money behind it might show a little more promise for retailers than a smaller wave of an already-running theme. Quote
refriedbeans Posted January 30, 2013 Posted January 30, 2013 (edited) The last Ninjago show episodes aired several months ago actually. I believe he was refering to Legends of Chima. Haha oops guess you and I were thinking the same thing Aanchir! Edited January 30, 2013 by refriedbeans Quote
howie28 Posted January 31, 2013 Posted January 31, 2013 I believe he was refering to Legends of Chima. Haha oops guess you and I were thinking the same thing Aanchir! Yes, sorry for the misunderstanding. Quote
PenPlays Posted January 31, 2013 Posted January 31, 2013 I think we should change our "Goodbye Ninjago" signatures. Might I offer mine as a change of pace below. Quote
Tobias_Jay Posted February 1, 2013 Posted February 1, 2013 (edited) Should we consider the possibility of a store exclusive set later this year(a 10xxx digit set)? Because Toy Fairs generally don't show exclusives, which could explain the absence of new Ninjago on show. Edited February 1, 2013 by Wall E2624 Quote
Faefrost Posted February 1, 2013 Posted February 1, 2013 Should we consider the possibility of a store exclusive set later this year(a 10xxx digit set)? Because Toy Fairs generally don't show exclusives, which could explain the absence of new Ninjago on show. I think that it is more that they did not plan on going back to the Ninjago well, so they do not have anything ready yet. We won't hear anything on more Ninjago until much later in the year. I don't think we will see a 10xxx Ninjago exclusive. Those are normally sets more targeted at the AFOL crowd or parents (and more often than not $100+ price tags). Ninjago lives and thrives on retail merchant shelves and lower cost sets. It's not like Castle or Pirates that can leverage the nostalgia market a bit for big showpiece sets like Imperial Flagship or Joust. At least not yet. Quote
Aanchir Posted February 1, 2013 Posted February 1, 2013 I think that it is more that they did not plan on going back to the Ninjago well, so they do not have anything ready yet. We won't hear anything on more Ninjago until much later in the year. I don't think we will see a 10xxx Ninjago exclusive. Those are normally sets more targeted at the AFOL crowd or parents (and more often than not $100+ price tags). Ninjago lives and thrives on retail merchant shelves and lower cost sets. It's not like Castle or Pirates that can leverage the nostalgia market a bit for big showpiece sets like Imperial Flagship or Joust. At least not yet. Well, we might see a big Ninjago exclusive one day-- I wouldn't rule that out. While AFOL appeal is obviously a big deal for D2C sets, keep in mind that Monster Fighters was a heavily kid-oriented theme that nevertheless had a D2C set. What really makes D2C sets appeal to AFOLs isn't usually nostalgia alone, but also the overall complexity and ingenuity of the builds, and the "iconic" quality of the models. Even if AFOLs had no understanding of the Monster Fighters storyline or characters, the theme's use of familiar archetypes was nevertheless something anyone could appreciate, and a D2C Ninjago set might be able to manage this if its design focuses a bit more on an iconic Asian flavor rather than on trying to be a part of the theme's less familiar mythology. With that said, I don't see any reason to expect such a thing just yet. Even in 2014 they might be treading a bit lightly just to make sure that the demand for Ninjago hasn't dwindled during its "downtime". So while I expect a bigger wave than this 2013 wave as a means of re-invigorating the theme, I wouldn't expect a D2C model right then. Quote
DraikNova Posted February 1, 2013 Posted February 1, 2013 If Ninjago ever gets a D2C set, I hope they decide to ignore the release time lapse and make the Dragolord. Quote
Devorath Posted February 1, 2013 Posted February 1, 2013 If Ninjago ever gets a D2C set, I hope they decide to ignore the release time lapse and make the Dragolord. Off topic, but I think they should make a Mount Cavora D2C. That would be awesome. Quote
DraikNova Posted February 1, 2013 Posted February 1, 2013 Check the LoC future set suggestions thread. Quote
DraikNova Posted February 1, 2013 Posted February 1, 2013 Yeah, but what would you rather see? A four-armed mech or a giant shadow-like wyvern? And story-wise, the mech has a lot less significance. Quote
xxlrocka Posted February 1, 2013 Posted February 1, 2013 Yeah, but what would you rather see? A four-armed mech or a giant shadow-like wyvern? And story-wise, the mech has a lot less significance. Wyvern, hands down. Quote
Tobias_Jay Posted February 2, 2013 Posted February 2, 2013 (edited) Yeah, but what would you rather see? A four-armed mech or a giant shadow-like wyvern? And story-wise, the mech has a lot less significance. As much as I'd like to see the Garma-Mech, an Drago-Lord is much more desirable in my opinion. It would be even better if it came with a Dareth figure! Edited February 2, 2013 by Wall E2624 Quote
PenPlays Posted February 2, 2013 Posted February 2, 2013 Silence all of you Dragolord and Garma-mech D2C-ers! There is no greater D2C set worthy for Ninjago then A FULL SCALE DESTINY'S BOUNTY!!! Quote
Tobias_Jay Posted February 2, 2013 Posted February 2, 2013 (edited) Silence all of you Dragolord and Garma-mech D2C-ers! There is no greater D2C set worthy for Ninjago then A FULL SCALE DESTINY'S BOUNTY!!! Golly, I'd buy that but it would be quite a wallet cleaner . Edited February 2, 2013 by Wall E2624 Quote
horizon Posted February 2, 2013 Posted February 2, 2013 The wyvern had just as little impact as the golden dragon to be honest. The golden mech was also a thing without impact. I mean, the golden stuff had a total of 1 minute screentime, yes Garmadon's mech had less but it would be cool to set it up vs the golden mech.... ah well dark wyvern vs golden dragon looks cool as well. Quote
Devorath Posted February 2, 2013 Posted February 2, 2013 Make a Mojo-Dojo. WHO CARES ABOUT HOW MUCH TIME IT SPENT ON SCREEN! Quote
Tobias_Jay Posted February 2, 2013 Posted February 2, 2013 Make a Mojo-Dojo. WHO CARES ABOUT HOW MUCH TIME IT SPENT ON SCREEN! If the T.V series continues in 2014 then I can see it happening, because it seems like that is the only place that can be their headquarters. But a D2C set, weeeeell, it isn't as big and spectacular as, say, a Drago-Lord or Garma-Mech. I sincerely hope it comes out some day, but most likely 2014 than late 2013. Quote
Devorath Posted February 2, 2013 Posted February 2, 2013 I'm making a future Ninjago sets topic. Let's get back on track here. Quote
Tobias_Jay Posted February 9, 2013 Posted February 9, 2013 (edited) Just bought Cole's Earth Driller, Warrior Bike and Garmatron (and 76000 but that isn't relevant here). All 3 of them are great sets, I may do some mini-reviews of the Earth Drill and Warrior bike but I will have to write a full review for the Garmatron, that may take a while. EDIT: Mini-reviews of Warrior Bike and The Earth Driller. Coles Earth Driller- When I first saw pictures of this set, I have to say I was underwhelmed by it. It looked too exposed, too small, just really not a good set. But because I am a Ninjago completist and it included Cole EX I had to buy it. I have to say after building it, my opinions have greatly changed for the better. This is a great little set. Even if it isn't the same size as the one in the show it still looks great in its own special way. The stickers made me forget how annoying they are, they go well with the set and I can't imagine it looking any good without them. The drill piece turns when you move the the front wheels, yes we have seen that in Power Miners and Super Heroes but it is a fitting feature and the drill piece in Warm Gold is exclusive to this set, I that is any interest to you. Can I also say the cockpit can be very easily modded to fit two minifigs. Also the console has a screen with a silhouetted Sensei Wu as a nod to episode 24. The figures are great Cole looks great in his black and grey kimono and his Light Blade is green and has the same hilt as the Nunchucks of Lightning. The Stone Swordsman is magnifique, regardless of the fact he is in two other sets. Warrior Bike- This bike is a very interesting design. A treadmill with two wheels at the back and a missile launcher. To clarify by interesting I mean really cool. The missile launch feature works really well. Pull a lever at the back and the rack will fall a bit. Due to a rubber band, when you let go of the lever, another lever type thing flings forward and pushes the missile forward. Repeat the process two more times to launch the other two missiles. The only flaw is that they are not Flick-Fire missile pieces, so if you hold it wrong they fall out easily. The minifigs are excellent, Jay in his blue and black kimono is excellent. His blue Light Blade may just be my favourite Blade. His jetpack however is not so amazing. I am happy they included a vehicle for Jay so he isn't left out, but it is just too simple and not very many pieces were used, it just looks a bit messy, that is all. The Warrior is, how to put it, :wub: . It is excellent, the helmet is big and stocky but the designers found a way to make look really great! Final scores: Cole's Earth Driller: 9/10 This little Drill greatly surprised me at how it looks and what it does. Warrior Bike: 8.5/10 The design is great but there are some flaws and Jay's jetpack was quite underwhelming. Edited February 10, 2013 by Wall E2624 Quote
deskp Posted February 10, 2013 Posted February 10, 2013 Soo I havent been keeping up, is there fake ninjago going around now? Quote
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