Super Heroes 2014 Rumors & Discussion

[just2good]

I wonder how preliminary the pictures of the sets were? Could it be possible that Hulk was included as a stand in for the Thing?

I like your thinking.

Heck, if they didn't have so many Marvel sets next year, I'd love to have a set based on the new Hulk and the Agent of S.M.A.S.H. TV show. But nooooo, we have to get three Spidey sets.

[Sam892]

If there's no different suits it'll suck. I really really wish they'd start giving some more variance in the Batman and Spiderman suits. I mean the action figure lines have crazy alternative suits. We need more of that :p. It would give me reason to buy all these sets.

Batman has had Eight variations since 2012, Black with yellow symbol, Blue and Grey, Artic, TDKR, Glider Blue, Glider Black, Electro suit and BWTB next year. If that isn't enough I don't know what is.

[strangely]

Batman has had Eight variations since 2012, Black with yellow symbol, Blue and Grey, Artic, TDKR, Glider Blue, Glider Black, Electro suit and BWTB next year. If that isn't enough I don't know what is.

That is a lot. The real problem for me is that most of those variations aren't very good (I don't care for any of the figures based on the movies or TV shows for design reasons and there's several variations that I just have no practical use for even if I like the way they look). All I want is a new 52 Batman to fit in with the rest of the new 52 minifigures we're getting, otherwise though I don't really need any more variations.

[Moon_Knight]

http://www.comicbook...n/news/?a=88280

Here are some photos of the action figures and toys that are coming out for ASM2 and Winter Soldier

It looks like the green minifig in the Cap set could be an agent of Hydra. Maybe the other fig is Winter Soldier because Winter Soldier's costume is definitely not green. Also, it looks like we could possibly see an Ultimate Spider-Man looking green goblin in ASM2.

Batman has had Eight variations since 2012, Black with yellow symbol, Blue and Grey, Artic, TDKR, Glider Blue, Glider Black, Electro suit and BWTB next year. If that isn't enough I don't know what is.

You can't really count the blue and grey batman being different from the glider blue or the black with yellow symbol batman being different from the glider black, can you? They have the exact same torso, cowl, hands, head piece, etc. The only things different are the wings and the capes. Those aren't different minifigs. Not trying to be a dick. Just sayin.

Edited October 10, 2013 by Moon_Knight

[Marvelfan120]

In the TMNT thread we've been talking about why TMNT is getting larger sets than superheroes has so far.

I am bringing it up here in efforts to move the conversation to this thread, where it belongs...

I don't see why lego is making larger sets for TMNT while superheroes is left with smaller sets.

The contention of the TMNT folks is TMNT is the bigger thing but that doesn't seem to track IMO...

Anyone care to theorize?

[strangely]

Also, it looks like we could possibly see an Ultimate Spider-Man looking green goblin in ASM2.

I'm hoping against that. The toy line for ASM2 also features Black cat and Carnage who are not in the movie. So like the other movie lines in past years it's likely that some of these action figures don't actually represent characters in the movie. I will also point out that not even Rhino's movie look has been revealed yet, so it's unlikely that they would reveal Goblin's appearance yet as they've kept everything about him under wraps. Also his action figure appearance is completely contrary to what we do know about his appearance in the film.

I'm actually glad the Ultimate Goblin we're getting is based on USM, that action figure one doesn't impress me. I am hoping if we get sets based on ASM2 (Which sadly seems less likely unless we get one exclusive set) that we get a Green Goblin closer to his original comic book appearance. I've never been a fan of this Goblin/Hulk mash-up that's been popular in recent years.

[DJ Bricks]

http://www.comicbook...n/news/?a=88280

Here are some photos of the action figures an

d toys that are coming out for ASM2 and Winter Soldier

It looks like the green minifig in the Cap set could be an agent of Hydra. Maybe the other fig is Winter Soldier because Winter Soldier's costume is definitely not green. Also, it looks like we could possibly see an Ultimate Spider-Man looking green goblin in ASM2.

You can't really count the blue and grey batman being different from the glider blue or the black with yellow symbol batman being different from the glider black, can you? They have the exact same torso, cowl, hands, head piece, etc. The only things different are the wings and the capes. Those aren't different minifigs. Not trying to be a dick. Just sayin.

Sometime toylines release figs that have nothing to do the movie.

And Winter Soldier. Has a gren coat

[Moon_Knight]

Sometime toylines release figs that have nothing to do the movie.

And Winter Soldier. Has a gren coat

I could be wrong, but I've NEVER seen Winter Soldier in the new Captain America: The Winter Soldier with a green coat nor in Epting's art for Brubaker's work.

I could be wrong so I'd love to see a pic of a green coated Winter Soldier.

The reason why I said we could see a Green Goblin, especially a Ultimate version is because Chris Cooper has been cast as Norman Osborn and has been said to have a major part in ASM2, Marc Webb seems to be taking the Ultimate Spider-Man route, and many Sinister Six hints were revealed at Comic Con for the ASM3.

Edited October 10, 2013 by Moon_Knight

[Marvelfan120]

^can't see your posted image... can anyone else???

[BrickG]

In the TMNT thread we've been talking about why TMNT is getting larger sets than superheroes has so far.

I am bringing it up here in efforts to move the conversation to this thread, where it belongs...

I don't see why lego is making larger sets for TMNT while superheroes is left with smaller sets.

The contention of the TMNT folks is TMNT is the bigger thing but that doesn't seem to track IMO...

Anyone care to theorize?

Well I was just talking about TMNT in relation to X-Men specifically, not all of Marvel.

My guess is that TMNT might sell better than Superheroes? I'm not sure. Without seeing sales charts or the contracts it's hard to say.

[rodiziorobs]

I was thinking it's more based on Avengers Assemble cartoon.

I kind of hope not, but mostly because we never got any sets from EMH, so getting sets from the Avengers Assemble cartoon would be like getting The Lone Ranger instead of the Modular Western Town on CUUSOO.

[Tobias_Jay]

I could be wrong so I'd love to see a pic of a green coated Winter Soldier.

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ll4NzjBT1bw/Uak9wNBMwpI/AAAAAAAAACs/mGwbp6RO8ng/s1600/Captain_America-2-The_Winter_Soldier.jpg

(Sorry for linking, the pic was too big)

LEGO has done figures off preliminary costumes before. This might be the Winter Soldier we will be seeing, but I sincerely hope not.

Edited October 10, 2013 by Wall E2624

[KingPixels]

http://1.bp.blogspot...ter_Soldier.jpg

(Sorry for linking, the pic was too big)

LEGO has done figures off preliminary costumes before. This might be the Winter Soldier we will be seeing, but I sincerely hope not.

That doesn't look green to me, more black. But the lighting makes it look green.

[SMC]

In the TMNT thread we've been talking about why TMNT is getting larger sets than superheroes has so far.

I am bringing it up here in efforts to move the conversation to this thread, where it belongs...

I don't see why lego is making larger sets for TMNT while superheroes is left with smaller sets.

The contention of the TMNT folks is TMNT is the bigger thing but that doesn't seem to track IMO...

Anyone care to theorize?

so for those who have missed it over in the TMNT topic they are getting 3 sets $70 and over, the full set costs are $13, $20, $35, $50, $70, $80, $100

There has been a lot of talk on here about there being another lego exclusives like arkham asylum and what that sets could be, there have been a number of good ideas that would make great larger sets. So my question is why does superheroes not get many large sets when TMNT get 3 in a wave. It seems odd to me as I would have thought superheroes were more AFOL friendly and from what Iv seen seem more popular although this is just based on what I see in my local Tesco.

Edited October 10, 2013 by SMC

[Moon_Knight]

http://1.bp.blogspot...ter_Soldier.jpg

(Sorry for linking, the pic was too big)

LEGO has done figures off preliminary costumes before. This might be the Winter Soldier we will be seeing, but I sincerely hope not.

He's wearing the exact same coat that he has in the photo I posted. The lighting is off with that image. You can tell it's the same coat because of the pocket zippers on the chest of his coat and the lines or stripes design next to his shoulders.

Edited October 10, 2013 by Moon_Knight

[LuxorV]

Please, try to keep the TMNT discussion and news in the dedicated topic. Thanks.

[SMC]

^ we were comparing the number of large sets in TMNT to the number of large sets in superheroes which seemed more suited here but maybe not

[strangely]

The reason why I said we could see a Green Goblin, especially a Ultimate version is because Chris Cooper has been cast as Norman Osborn and has been said to have a major part in ASM2, Marc Webb seems to be taking the Ultimate Spider-Man route, and many Sinister Six hints were revealed at Comic Con for the ASM3.

Actually we really don't know how much of a role Norman Osborne will play in the movie, in fact it seems their saving most of his role for the third movie. And Chris Cooper being cast doesn't really prove which route Marc Webb is taking for Goblin. Various sources are pointing toward it being an armored version in the vein of the original Spider-man trilogy. And we've seen one picture of a cardboard stand-in for the glider and it looked a bit too small for ultimate Goblin. At this point it's looking less likely that we'll get see ultimate Goblin. Again that doesn't make it impossible, just unlikely for now.

I'm really hoping to get sets on ASM2. I don't particularly care for the style of most of the USM sets, usually the sets themselves are underwhelming to me. The Daily Bugle was a good idea but awfully sparse. And some of the minifigures have been kind of sloppy. I have high hopes for next year though, especially if the ultimate Goblin matches the one in the Marvel game. And so long as they give us a better variation of Spiderman I'll probably be compelled to buy.

[The Brigante]

On Brickipedia it lists Falcon, Rocket Raccoon, Star Lord, Electro. Green Goblin, M.O.D.O.K and Winter Soldier as upcoming figs for 2014 (http://lego.wikia.com/wiki/Electro).

Aside from possibly Gobbie and WS, I'm assuming this is just megablocks? Or is there some big announcement I've missed?

[RaincloudDustbin]

Brickipedia means nothing. It's edited by anyone.

[strangely]

I get the impression that the Doc Ock we see next year might match the video game's appearance. Usually when these games are made if a minifigure already exists then that design is used. The other USM characters appear the same as their real minifigure counterparts, but Doc Ock does not. I find it odd that they would change one of the USM minifigures but none of the others.

Also looking through the set descriptions it makes me wonder if some of these sets are somewhat tied to the video game, maybe in the same way the Riddler chase is loosely tied into BTB. Not directly based on it or anything, but a few elements from it put in. In general I wish when they did these games they'd have tie-in sets. I am excited for next years Marvel line, this year was pretty disappointing, and next year is looking pretty interesting.

[Sam892]

Actually we really don't know how much of a role Norman Osborne will play in the movie, in fact it seems their saving most of his role for the third movie. And Chris Cooper being cast doesn't really prove which route Marc Webb is taking for Goblin. Various sources are pointing toward it being an armored version in the vein of the original Spider-man trilogy. And we've seen one picture of a cardboard stand-in for the glider and it looked a bit too small for ultimate Goblin. At this point it's looking less likely that we'll get see ultimate Goblin. Again that doesn't make it impossible, just unlikely for now.

I'm really hoping to get sets on ASM2. I don't particularly care for the style of most of the USM sets, usually the sets themselves are underwhelming to me. The Daily Bugle was a good idea but awfully sparse. And some of the minifigures have been kind of sloppy. I have high hopes for next year though, especially if the ultimate Goblin matches the one in the Marvel game. And so long as they give us a better variation of Spiderman I'll probably be compelled to buy.

Well considering Hasbro have showed of a Green Goblin figure that lists him under the ASM2 line, also he resembles his Ultimate comics form. Then again this could just be a throw away figure with the film logo, but not actually in the film. Especially with how many Spider-man figure variations there were with ASM1 toy line.

[strangely]

Well considering Hasbro have showed of a Green Goblin figure that lists him under the ASM2 line, also he resembles his Ultimate comics form. Then again this could just be a throw away figure with the film logo, but not actually in the film. Especially with how many Spider-man figure variations there were with ASM1 toy line.

As I pointed out earlier both Carnage and Black Cat are in that same ASM2 toy line and they are not in the movie. As far as I can remember most of the movie tie-in lines for Spiderman over the years have featured villains that are not in the movie. My point is that the toy line proves little and also goes against the information we do have on the movie. Again I'm not saying it's impossible, just unlikely based on the information we do have.

Also with the lengths the studio has gone to keep GG appearance a secret I highly doubt their big reveal would come in the form of a Hasbro press release. Also you'll notice Rhino wasn't revealed. Why would they reveal the movie version of Goblin but not Rhino? To me this points to it just being an ultimate variation rather than the real thing.

Edited October 10, 2013 by strangely

[Navy Trooper Fenson]

It looks like the green minifig in the Cap set could be an agent of Hydra.

That Hydra soldier is obviously based on the comics. Still think the green guy would be Falcon since he is confirmed to look like a regular soldier in a camo outfit with wings he can fold in if he wants to.

That doesn't look green to me, more black. But the lighting makes it look green.

Which means we will get him in dark green because lately LEGO is unable to pick the right colors for costumes like that.

so for those who have missed it over in the TMNT topic they are getting 3 sets $70 and over, the full set costs are $13, $20, $35, $50, $70, $80, $100

There has been a lot of talk on here about there being another lego exclusives like arkham asylum and what that sets could be, there have been a number of good ideas that would make great larger sets. So my question is why does superheroes not get many large sets when TMNT get 3 in a wave. It seems odd to me as I would have thought superheroes were more AFOL friendly and from what Iv seen seem more popular although this is just based on what I see in my local Tesco.

I think this has more to do with the contracts LEGO has with Marvel and DC. Maybe they want to keep the products on a somewhat low pricelevel like Hasbros actionfigures and the like because they have no idea how building toys actually work and sell.

But maybe LEGO starts to treat Superheroes comparable to Star Wars. Star Wars never had sets more expensive than one for 70€ in their Winter waves. Generally 100+ sets are summer releases and I think TMNT gets so many higher priced sets because of the movie. Lone Ranger had it´s toyline released in April, 3 or 4 months before the actual movie came out, and had sets in the same price categories as TMNT right now. Probably has something to do with the film getting its release date pushed around several times and LEGO being unable to adjust production.

On Brickipedia it lists Falcon, Rocket Raccoon, Star Lord, Electro. Green Goblin, M.O.D.O.K and Winter Soldier as upcoming figs for 2014 (http://lego.wikia.com/wiki/Electro).

Aside from possibly Gobbie and WS, I'm assuming this is just megablocks? Or is there some big announcement I've missed?

It´s not like LEGO could do GOTG sets without the main cast. Gobby is confirmed for quite some time and Modok, Falcon, Elektro and Winter Soldier are assumed from the descriptions we´ve got.

I get the impression that the Doc Ock we see next year might match the video game's appearance. Usually when these games are made if a minifigure already exists then that design is used. The other USM characters appear the same as their real minifigure counterparts, but Doc Ock does not. I find it odd that they would change one of the USM minifigures but none of the others.

Also looking through the set descriptions it makes me wonder if some of these sets are somewhat tied to the video game, maybe in the same way the Riddler chase is loosely tied into BTB. Not directly based on it or anything, but a few elements from it put in. In general I wish when they did these games they'd have tie-in sets. I am excited for next years Marvel line, this year was pretty disappointing, and next year is looking pretty interesting.

Already said this myself.

The Spider-Copter in the game has a net launcher. Why would a game-only vehicle need a net launcher? I don´t think we will be able to either capture or beat up people in the game so it´s probably because the actual toy has a netlauncher and they don´t want to replace it with more flickfire missiles. The description of that Spidey set with a vehicle with two rotors on its sides and the price point of 35 - 50€ fits the model in the pic below.

And Doc Ocks fig you talked about has green legs with only the front having white printing. If Ock were a game-only character they would have made the white of the labcoat around the whole leg part like how they did with Connors.

Pic of Ocks fig in the game

For the same reason I also think Electro from the game will be a toy since his legs are fully green when normally they would have boot and underpants printing.

he resembles his Ultimate comics form.

When he is identical with a comic design it is a comic-figure. Movies never translate the comic design 1:1 only partly or completely retooled.

[legofreak86]

I get the impression that the Doc Ock we see next year might match the video game's appearance. Usually when these games are made if a minifigure already exists then that design is used. The other USM characters appear the same as their real minifigure counterparts, but Doc Ock does not. I find it odd that they would change one of the USM minifigures but none of the others.

Also looking through the set descriptions it makes me wonder if some of these sets are somewhat tied to the video game, maybe in the same way the Riddler chase is loosely tied into BTB. Not directly based on it or anything, but a few elements from it put in. In general I wish when they did these games they'd have tie-in sets. I am excited for next years Marvel line, this year was pretty disappointing, and next year is looking pretty interesting.

Good point. In the game doom has hired and allied himself with every bad guy of marvel universe and as far as I am aware judging by the trailers and images there is a lab level involving modok. So I reckon the lab set will have purple panted hulk and the set will involve MODOK and the other villain trying to experiment with the cosmic bricks. That's just a prediction based on the fact it is a lab set.