Faefrost Posted July 9, 2015 Ok that sounds interesting. Maybe I hope. Sigh. Classic Fantasy Era will be hard to beat. On an unrelated note. Did all you Castle types get a look at that new Ninjago D2C set? Hanly carp that thing has "secondary target Castle fans" written all over it. It's like the second coming of MMV. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SirBlake Posted July 9, 2015 Wow, I hadn't seen that Ninjago temple. I personally am not that into the Asian aesthetic when it comes to Lego, but if I were, that'd be a must-have instant classic. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gedren_y Posted July 9, 2015 Did anyone else notice that some LOTR weapons have crossed into Ninjago? I had wondered how many of the molds created for that line would be available for TLG to utilize in other themes. That "elf sword" has always looked like a naginata to me, and this gives me hope that some of the more generic molds may actually show up in future Castle sets. In my Lego Club Magazine, Cole is wielding a weapon that includes the LOTR orc sword (possibly in pearl grey). This, I believe, bodes well for future fantasy lines. As to the possibility of steampunk elements in a fantasy setting, I would refer you to the writings of China Mieville (can't type the accent mark on my tablet). Sure, the books are very adult, but mixing fantasy and steampunk can work. There are some awesome design potentialities here if, for say, you are not hampered by the limits of medieval architecture. I eagerly await this theme. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alcarin Posted July 9, 2015 Did anyone else notice that some LOTR weapons have crossed into Ninjago? I had wondered how many of the molds created for that line would be available for TLG to utilize in other themes. That "elf sword" has always looked like a naginata to me, and this gives me hope that some of the more generic molds may actually show up in future Castle sets. In my Lego Club Magazine, Cole is wielding a weapon that includes the LOTR orc sword (possibly in pearl grey). This, I believe, bodes well for future fantasy lines. As to the possibility of steampunk elements in a fantasy setting, I would refer you to the writings of China Mieville (can't type the accent mark on my tablet). Sure, the books are very adult, but mixing fantasy and steampunk can work. There are some awesome design potentialities here if, for say, you are not hampered by the limits of medieval architecture. I eagerly await this theme. Which is one of the worst oversized weapons in LEGO arsenal, absolutely hate it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deathleech Posted July 9, 2015 Which is one of the worst oversized weapons in LEGO arsenal, absolutely hate it! I think he is talking about the Uruk-hai sword, not the huge scimitar (which was used way before LotR came around in other themes anyways): Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Artifex Posted July 9, 2015 Any Castle news from SDCC? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alcarin Posted July 9, 2015 Ah the Uruk-hai sword was cool, I take it back then, when he said orcs I automatically thought of the scimitar, which is fugly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
General Magma Posted July 9, 2015 (edited) Ah the Uruk-hai sword was cool, I take it back then, when he said orcs I automatically thought of the scimitar, which is fugly. That weapon has always looked ridiculous to me, especially scale-wise. I wonder why they gave it to goblins - I mean, come on, you've got to be at least an orc brute to wield that thing. Edited July 9, 2015 by General Magma Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Itaria No Shintaku Posted July 9, 2015 Slings... we will have slings... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CptMugwash Posted July 9, 2015 I'm eagerly anticipating what the new castle line will be, what I would love to see is some decent looking dragons for a change, I'm sure lot's of people do like the fantasy ones, Smaug, and the Ninjago ones, but they just don't do it for me, the fantasy ones are virtually one piece where as the Ninjago ones look a bit chunky for my liking and the wings don't work for me, now if they could make a brick built dragon design with some more finesse and cloth wings then that would indeed be totally awesome. I'll have to get around to tinkering a bit myself to see if I can come up with a stable and poseable design. I find that Stormbringer's designs look pretty good but no idea how sturdy they are. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CM4Sci Posted July 9, 2015 One of the themed Mixels next year will be Castle themed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shib Posted July 9, 2015 I saw that and smiled at the idea of cheap castle parts packs :-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blakstone Posted July 9, 2015 I see a red flag, an axe, and some 4(?) dark gray masonry 1x2 bricks. From your post, I had hoped for some rare bits like the Chima set with two lion bricks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BrickJagger Posted July 9, 2015 I saw that and smiled at the idea of cheap castle parts packs :-) Hopefully the other two Castle Mixels have as much variety as the first one. Good marketing decision for Lego on this one. Next year looks to be very Castle heavy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cagast Posted July 9, 2015 Next year looks to be very Castle heavy. Just like this year is full of spooky/halloween themes. Interesting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SirBlake Posted July 10, 2015 Where are ya'll finding this stuff? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BrickJagger Posted July 10, 2015 Where are ya'll finding this stuff? The Mixels thing is from the Comic-Con. Check Brickset for more. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SirBlake Posted July 10, 2015 The Mixels thing is from the Comic-Con. Check Brickset for more. I figured, and I have. Didn't see the Mixels stuff anywhere. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deathleech Posted July 10, 2015 I figured, and I have. Didn't see the Mixels stuff anywhere. Me either, at least not on Brickset. I saw the schedules for each day but that was about it. I did find this site, which has a bunch of pictures from SDCC though. The Mixels are right after TBBT pics. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kabel Posted July 10, 2015 You guys talking in nothing but Insider acronyms has actually made me quit reading and participating in all the pinnend topics of this board. Seroiusly, it makes me really aggressive to read it and not being able to understand what the hell you guys are talking about ... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blakstone Posted July 10, 2015 (edited) I generally avoid abbreviations but here are the definitions of what I found on this page. SDCC = San Diego Comic Con TBBT = The Big Bang Theory LOTR = Lord of the Rings MMV = Medieval Market Village D2C = Direct to Consumer (LEGO exclusives only available at The LEGO Store or Shop@Home. Edited July 10, 2015 by Blakstone Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kabel Posted July 10, 2015 This thread is a rather mild version, the middle Earth threads are sometimes absolutely unintelligible and therefore excluding though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BrickJagger Posted July 10, 2015 I hate to ask this, but why are the Middle Earth threads still pinned/open? Z said in June that it would be gone soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robert8 Posted July 11, 2015 (edited) I hate to ask this, but why are the Middle Earth threads still pinned/open? Z said in June that it would be gone soon. Beacuse there is some Lord of the Rings sutff coming soon in LEGO Dimensions SDCC = San Diego Comic Con TBBT = The Big Bang Theory LOTR = Lord of the Rings MMV = Medieval Market Village D2C = Direct to Consumer (LEGO exclusives only available at The LEGO Store or Shop@Home. CMF=Collectable Minifigure Edited July 11, 2015 by Robert8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
