TAFOL Posted September 7, 2015 Interesting, particularly the inclusion of Sven and the 3 Snowgies. Sounds like new molds. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ultron Posted September 7, 2015 Too bad the sleigh doesn't have any wolves! Didn't expect them though haha. Also I'm sure they'll add some pink and purple to kristoffs sled. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunhuntin Posted September 7, 2015 both of those sets sound great. loving the inclusion of oakens trading post. wonder if the inside will include the sauna? both will be must buys at this stage. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slazerlego Posted September 8, 2015 I hope Sven is a new mould and not brick built. I would like moulded reindeer for my Christmas village display. The brick built ones whilst nice don’t really fit with all the other moulded animals. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robert8 Posted September 8, 2015 I'm suprised we are getting a Frozen Fever set Is this the first time we get a set based on a Disney short? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Soupperson1 Posted September 8, 2015 I would've preferred Hans or Okaen to summer Anna and Elsa but the sets sound okay Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lanesteele240 Posted September 9, 2015 Why do they not have normal mini figs Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ultron Posted September 9, 2015 Why do they not have normal mini figs Either: 1) Lego doesn't think girls are attracted to "minifigs" unless they're dolls and are more feminine in feature or 2) Lego doesn't think boys will want toys based on these properties I'd say a bit of both. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CM4Sci Posted September 10, 2015 Pages have been taken down, haha. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dorayaki Posted September 10, 2015 (edited) Either: 1) Lego doesn't think girls are attracted to "minifigs" unless they're dolls and are more feminine in feature or 2) Lego doesn't think boys will want toys based on these properties I'd say a bit of both. The assumption kinda ignores one thing: minidolls do have clear taget at girls since the beginning, however, it's not said that minifigures just sell to boys and don't sell to girls. Minifigures have been growing diversity and some do show pretty much feminine treats which both genders accept. Disney minifigures have been spoken by fans indeed.Just considering that the exclusive headpart molds are done, it's not a big deal for LEGO to do minifigures. The problem is LEGO haven't don't this kind of thing for any of their mini-doll character so far for unknown reason. It'd be nice if both versions are made to cover different customers. Edited September 10, 2015 by Dorayaki Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gedren_y Posted September 10, 2015 The minidoll itself was likely TLG trying to capture a portion of the doll buying market (non-Lego buyers), as they have tried in the past. This time it seems to have worked, as I have seen minidoll sets in the doll aisle of several retailers, and there have been knock-offs. The minidoll also looks a lot like Polly Pocket, which had a major following in the US. As to Disney Princesses: since it is a Disney brand that has multiple products, including My Size dolls, it is likely that Disney wanted the figures to as resemble the characters as closely as possible. The minidolls do that. This is all about targeted marketing of the Disney Princesses brand, which Disney tightly controls. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dorayaki Posted September 10, 2015 The minidoll itself was likely TLG trying to capture a portion of the doll buying market (non-Lego buyers), as they have tried in the past. This time it seems to have worked, as I have seen minidoll sets in the doll aisle of several retailers, and there have been knock-offs. The minidoll also looks a lot like Polly Pocket, which had a major following in the US. As to Disney Princesses: since it is a Disney brand that has multiple products, including My Size dolls, it is likely that Disney wanted the figures to as resemble the characters as closely as possible. The minidolls do that. This is all about targeted marketing of the Disney Princesses brand, which Disney tightly controls. True, Polly Pocket was one of my oldest memories and LEGO minidolls did kinda remind me of that :p.As you say, the main targeted girls are more accustomed to doll-like figures and indeed LEGO minidoll is a prior choice for this franchise. Just not sure if LEGO has a chance to do both figures if minidolls have fulfilled their very first need. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Soupperson1 Posted September 17, 2015 There's a new teapot in next years elves sets! Mrs. Pots anyone?! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
just2good Posted September 18, 2015 Palace Pets are garbage (says someone who isn't in the target demo at all ). Each are one of what seems to be three new moulds with recolors and printing differences. NO mini-dolls in these sets. You got a medium size palace (which, if it's cheap enough, will be okay) set. A very small pool set. A very small market/bakery/whatever you like set. And a $20ish looking carriage set. They'll fit mini-dolls, but yeah, none included. Juniors has minidolls! We have a downsized version of the 2014 Cinderella Cariage (with Cinderella and the prince). There's also another set with Ariel and the fish guy that is super similair to the 2014 one, just comes with a dolphin and one of those Juniors wall pieces this time. The two Frozen sets are very neat. The palace comes with special clothing Elsa and a new Anna that may have a new hairpiece! Also comes with Olaf and the little snowie things are just a minifigure head with a ball piece on top. The smaller set comes with a new Reindeer mould (not finalised, but looking fantastic), the blonde guy, and the same Anna as last year, with a little tree and market facade build that I think is the place that Anna went into to get gear in the film. Haven't seen the others. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CM4Sci Posted September 18, 2015 I've got pics - I can post descriptions tomorrow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Clone OPatra Posted September 18, 2015 I've got pics - I can post descriptions tomorrow. This post is unnecessary. Only post once you have something to say, not just to tease that you will have something to say. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skelliesgang Posted September 18, 2015 Palace Pets are garbage (says someone who isn't in the target demo at all ). Each are one of what seems to be three new moulds with recolors and printing differences. NO mini-dolls in these sets. You got a medium size palace (which, if it's cheap enough, will be okay) set. A very small pool set. A very small market/bakery/whatever you like set. And a $20ish looking carriage set. They'll fit mini-dolls, but yeah, none included. Juniors has minidolls! We have a downsized version of the 2014 Cinderella Cariage (with Cinderella and the prince). There's also another set with Ariel and the fish guy that is super similair to the 2014 one, just comes with a dolphin and one of those Juniors wall pieces this time. The two Frozen sets are very neat. The palace comes with special clothing Elsa and a new Anna that may have a new hairpiece! Also comes with Olaf and the little snowie things are just a minifigure head with a ball piece on top. The smaller set comes with a new Reindeer mould (not finalised, but looking fantastic), the blonde guy, and the same Anna as last year, with a little tree and market facade build that I think is the place that Anna went into to get gear in the film. Haven't seen the others. It's okay, you can use their proper names (Flounder, Snowgies, Kristoff, and Wandering Oaken's). We don't judge. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
6ix Posted September 23, 2015 Groovebricks published a list of 2016 Lego sets: http://www.groovebricks.com/lego-2016-set-lists-and-prices/ In the Junior line, there are some Disney Princess sets, namely Ariel’s Dolphin Coach (10723) and Cinderella’s Fairy Tale Coach (10729). In between sits The Lost Temple (10725). Assuming this is from the Princess line as well, does anyone have an idea, based on the set name, from which movie this could be? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CM4Sci Posted September 23, 2015 Groovebricks published a list of 2016 Lego sets: http://www.groovebri...sts-and-prices/ In the Junior line, there are some Disney Princess sets, namely Ariel’s Dolphin Coach (10723) and Cinderella’s Fairy Tale Coach (10729). In between sits The Lost Temple (10725). Assuming this is from the Princess line as well, does anyone have an idea, based on the set name, from which movie this could be? Wayyy old news. I've even got pictures of all of them. Ariel's Dolphin Coach is just a small purple chariot let by a dolphin. There's a wall. Cinderella's is just a junior-ized version of the carriage she had before. Small castle wall that has the really old goblet piece which is nice. Last time I saw it was the Vampyre Castle. Prince guy is there too. Did I mention the theme has a new logo, too? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robert8 Posted September 23, 2015 And Flounder is there too! Why everyone forgets to mention Flounder? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
6ix Posted September 23, 2015 Yeah, but my question was about The Lost Temple. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CM4Sci Posted September 23, 2015 Lost Temple is Ninjago. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
9v system Posted September 27, 2015 (edited) Wayyy old news. I've even got pictures of all of them. Ariel's Dolphin Coach is just a small purple chariot let by a dolphin. There's a wall. Cinderella's is just a junior-ized version of the carriage she had before. Small castle wall that has the really old goblet piece which is nice. Last time I saw it was the Vampyre Castle. Prince guy is there too. Did I mention the theme has a new logo, too? Can we see the pictures please. I would like to see the set with the hopper and loading chute Edited September 27, 2015 by 9v system Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Soupperson1 Posted September 29, 2015 Are there any new animals in the Juniors sets? Or is Cinderella movie based or redesign based? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
