Rob1321 Posted August 6, 2015 So is this considered a castle theme? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robert8 Posted August 6, 2015 (edited) KK3? Somebody please shoot me. It's like my worst Lego nightmare coming true. The thread was moving too fast for me to comment on that one, but I'll sum up by saying that TLGs profits are not my concern. I'm fortunate enough to be a selfish consumer and reserve the right to whine when they don't cater to my tastes. With that in mind, KK2 was an unmitigated failure whether it made money or not. It's almost universally reviled, and in my opinion, for good reason. This theme is said to be tied to a TV show. That requires the theme to be action/adventure-heavy. Especially if the TV show is targeted to kids, like Ninjago and Chima. If I had to choose a past Castle theme to fill that spot, that would be KK2 for sure. (With Fright Knights being a close second). KK2 has everything for TV Show: named characters (instead of random knights), fantasy/magical element, a good villain (Vladek)... So, I'm not surprised they revisited a theme with this features when they had to choose the new theme. KK3? I loved KKII (one of the few!) Me too! You are not alone! Edited August 6, 2015 by Robert8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpiderSpaceman Posted August 6, 2015 From the other thread: Just2good is a good dude by my reckoning, but as a source for insider info, I have to believe that this is not a question, but a statement. I think we should expect that this is indeed a "future knights" concept. Fingers crossed for zero steampunkery. I've wanted castle space for years. I'm not crazy about the ninjago clone aspect - with so much focus on individual characters. I'd rather something like space and castle have been, with nameless combatants. Anyway, if it doesn't scratch my itch I'll just keep MOCing things, but I'm hoping for some really cool parts and design aesthetic outta this, like ninjago has provided. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robert8 Posted August 6, 2015 (edited) Jestor sounds like the jokey one of the Nexo Knights. Frankly I hope they are not all knights. In Ninjago we had one samuri with the ninja... until recently. Perhaps one of the heroes will be an archer or something else. "Jestor" makes me think in something like the LU prismatic jester Edited August 6, 2015 by Robert8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SirBlake Posted August 6, 2015 This theme is said to be tied to a TV show. That requires the theme to be action/adventure-heavy. Especially if the TV show is targeted to kids, like Ninjago and Chima. If I had to choose a past Castle theme to fill that spot, that would be KK2 for sure. (With Fright Knights being a close second). KK2 has everything for TV Show: named characters (instead of random knights), fantasy/magical element, a good villain (Vladek)... So, I'm not surprised they revisited a theme with this features when they had to choose the new theme. What does any of that have to do with us getting awesome castle sets, parts and minifigs? A TV show may need those things, but a theme that delivers on the kinds of things that most of us here value doesn't need a TV show. I tried watching Ninjago and Chima, and it was painful. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lordofdragonss Posted August 6, 2015 Ok I find name AMAZING. According to dictionary Nexo means: shifting from one form of transportation to another or the process of bringing ideas or events together in memory or imagination So basicaly LEGO! I'm hyped! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nagol of Fortfield Posted August 6, 2015 I don't want to judge until I see some pictures, but... :cry_sad: AT LEAST HAVE SOME ELVES WITH NEAT ARMOR!!!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Cobra Posted August 6, 2015 My hopes are now below rock bottom for this theme. That's good, though, because if somehow one of the sets or maybe a cool looking fig manages to pique my interest, well hey, pleasant surprise. I could barely find words to express my disappointment; I find yours perfect to describe mi thoughts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Naijel Posted August 6, 2015 (edited) Maybe this place in Denmark inspired the name. Far in the east of the country, maybe a metaphor for the future...? I have no idea. The place itself looks.... quaint. (Edit: They do have a nice half-timbered church tower there though. https://en.wikipedia..._Nexø_Kirke.jpg ) https://en.wikipedia...a.org/wiki/Nexø https://www.google.c...366!2d55.728449 Sounds like a sci-fi word though. Almost everything in Google search results for Nexo is sci-fi or tech company related. Edited August 6, 2015 by Naijel Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fred67 Posted August 6, 2015 Yeah... castle with some fantasy "slightly steam-punkish" sounds interesting.... now it sounds awful. I wouldn't hold my breath for elves. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kalais Posted August 6, 2015 (edited) I extracted weight, box sizes and age restrictions from Amazon: Smaller sets are for age 7-14, and bigger ones are for 8-14. Size of Battle/Figure Packs: 23,8 x 14,4 x 5,2 cm. Weight around 100g. Size and weight of regular sets: 70130 Knighton Disc Launchers - 14,1 x 12,2 x 4,6 cm - 109g 70311 Chaos Catapult - 14,1 x 12,2 x 4,6 cm - 127g 70313 Moltor's Lava Launcher - 26,2 x 19,1 x 4,6 cm - 304g 70312 Lance's Robo Horse - 26,2 x 19,1 x 4,6 cm - 281g 70315 Clay's Blade Cruiser - 28,2 x 26,2 x 7,6 cm - 599g 70316 Jestro's Companions of Darkness - 48,8 x 28,2 x 6,1 cm - 744g Edited August 6, 2015 by Kalais Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Naijel Posted August 6, 2015 Maybe this place in Denmark inspired the name. Far in the east of the country, maybe a metaphor for the future...? I have no idea. The place itself looks.... quaint. They do have a nice half-timbered church tower there though. https://en.wikipedia..._Nexø_Kirke.jpg https://en.wikipedia...a.org/wiki/Nexø https://www.google.c...366!2d55.728449 Sounds like a sci-fi word though. Almost everything in Google search results for Nexo is sci-fi or tech company related. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alcarin Posted August 6, 2015 (edited) Ok I find name AMAZING. According to dictionary Nexo means: shifting from one form of transportation to another or the process of bringing ideas or events together in memory or imagination So basicaly LEGO! I'm hyped! Is it only me or the first thought i got from those words sets like these? Edited August 6, 2015 by Alcarin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shib Posted August 6, 2015 I think the biggest issue I'm having with what we know so far is that when I hear anything about Sci-fi knights I can't imagine anything capturing that idea better than Star Wars... I'll reserve judgement for now, I like the idea of getting Robot Horses, but not for castle type stuff, and I would prefer some dragons...at least Elves next year has a distinct dragon theme going on! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CaptainToad Posted August 6, 2015 wow! nexo knights... I just hope this theme will surprise me ... cause right now I am fearing the worst - it sounds kinda incompatible with my idea of creating a knights kingdom... ;( Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pulp Detective Posted August 6, 2015 (edited) I love how some people instantaneously bury this theme without even waiting to see first some pictures and then give it a final judgment.I have to admit this theme is not what I expected by reading those set names but I'm still curious to see what Lego has cooked up this time around. Edited August 6, 2015 by LOTR34 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alfadas Posted August 6, 2015 Nexo Knights and robo horses? Aaaaaannnnnd I'm out. Yup... I'm out too. At least for now, maybe the pics will make it better... Though I doubt that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kevkipo Posted August 6, 2015 Im excited... Ish? just please let the Knights look cool and not the silver helmets again! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ecclesiastes Posted August 6, 2015 This is gonna get merged. Was it that obvious It will get it's own topic when we've got some more confirmation/news like photo's. To me it sounds just too much sci-fi, which crushes my wish to see something like the mill village raid again. And I fear to see something like Knights Kingdom again, which I think was the worst. But time will tell. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gedren_y Posted August 6, 2015 I say again, "I have the power!" Castle with sci-fi elements (steampunk is sci-fi) can work. Look at the names we've seen, and then compare them to the character names from the world of Eternia. I likely won't be seeing the show, but the parts possibilities of the sets make me eager. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
october Posted August 6, 2015 so no new castle in the first way of 2016? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shib Posted August 6, 2015 I would imagine that as long as Nexo Knights lasts there won't be a Castle theme out alongside it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
legoguy1984 Posted August 6, 2015 It does seem as if there is no "castle" planned so far. I'm waiting till pics surface before passing judgement though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
october Posted August 6, 2015 judgements about what? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BrickSev Posted August 6, 2015 The mixture of Fantasy and Sci-Fi themes is not bad from my point of view Perhaps it's because I like both of them and I find very interesting when they meet each others (a la Stargate SG-1, for example) The nice thing is we can easily modify to sets according to our needs. If we want to go "all Fantasy" I think it wouldn't be difficult to achieve it since the sets would give a perfect base to start with Let's hope to get pics soon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
