Robert8 Posted August 25, 2016 (edited) Definitely the defining year. Well, if nexo ends earlier than expected, a new castle theme is expected. Expected..... after 3 years According to LEGO, Nexo Knights is a castle theme. Since castle themes come every 3 years, then the next castle theme is expected to happen 3 years after the final wave of Nexo Knights So, if Nexo Knights ends in 2019 -as expected- then the next castle theme will come in 2022 Edited August 25, 2016 by Robert8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BrickJagger Posted August 25, 2016 (edited) On August 24, 2016 at 11:10 PM, Robert8 said: Expected..... after 3 years According to LEGO, Nexo Knights is a castle theme. Since castle themes come every 3 years, then the next castle theme is expected to happen 3 years after the final wave of Nexo Knights So, if Nexo Knights ends in 2019 -as expected- then the next castle theme will come in 2022 Hmmm.... KK 2000 KK2 2004-2006 Fantasy Era 2007-2009 Kingdoms 2010-2012 Castle 2013 Nexo Knights 2016-? Not sure there's really a pattern to it. In the middle portion of the list Castle themes appeared to be pretty successful, and then they tapered off. Personally I think "Real" Castle could come back as soon as the year after Nexo Knights ends, simply because the target age range will have grown up and Lego would risk losing them by suddenly getting rid of Castle altogether. See KK2 and Castle for further details. Edited January 27, 2017 by BrickJagger typo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazing Bricks Posted August 25, 2016 Some compared the jelly bean knights to nexo Knights. That would mean a fantasy era theme remake is expected next. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
x105Black Posted August 25, 2016 I'm hoping for a return to real Castle themes in 2019 at the latest. I'd really like to see something much sooner, since there hasn't really been one since 2013. Until then, Nexo Knights and Elves will have to continue to offer up good parts to Bricks & Pieces / BrickLink. Some compared the jelly bean knights to nexo Knights. KK2 was Jellybeans. NK is Rock Candy. That would mean a fantasy era theme remake is expected next. Maybe, but until we have official news I'll remain skeptical. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
x105Black Posted August 25, 2016 (edited) Edited August 25, 2016 by x105Black Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazing Bricks Posted August 25, 2016 [jelly bean img] Haha, nice one :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BrickJagger Posted August 25, 2016 (edited) That's actaully an interesting picture. I imagine one of the purple jellybeans on the far right is grape, but what does that make the other one? Eggplant? Edited August 25, 2016 by BrickJagger Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robert8 Posted August 25, 2016 (edited) ------------------------------------- Ok..... so, back to topic! Do you think the rock monsters will replace the lava ones? Or maybe they will keep both? Edited August 25, 2016 by Robert8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peppermint_M Posted August 25, 2016 Looks like blackcurrant. Anyway: Can we get on actual topic right? We can all throw out abuse for what we don't like, but that doesn't belong here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aanchir Posted August 25, 2016 Hmmm.... KK 2000 KK2 2004-2006 Fantasy Era 2007-2009 Kingdoms 2010-2012 Castle 2013 Nexo Knights 2016-? Not sure there's really a pattern to it. In the middle portion of the list Castle themes appeared to be pretty successful, and then they tapered off. There's a pretty clear pattern if you look only at when new Castle themes start and not at where they end. In the years you listed there's been a new take on LEGO Castle every three or four years. If that pattern continues, another new take on LEGO Castle would be expected in 2019 or 2020. I don't think there's a specific pattern as to what KIND of new take on castle we get each time, though. That's probably based more on what sort of Castle theme they think it's the right time for, not on what they've done in the past. Back on the subject of Nexo Knights, the rumored set names seem very preliminary, but I kind of hope the "action" knights are actual constraction/buildable figure sets. I think those would be a good fit for LEGO Nexo Knights, and it would help fill the void left in Bionicle's absence. The other set names and descriptions sound very vague and preliminary still. Not much to speculate on there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NotMegalodon Posted August 25, 2016 I think any lego theme needs at least one full year to be in the spotlight for both kids and (grand)parents buying it. So having a theme lasting (at least) 3 years is the smart thing to do. The way lego invested in this theme, and all other stuff around it, makes me think it's good for more than 3 years. Certainly if the Knights find their way to Dimensions, and the Merlok 2.0 app continues to get updates. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DraikNova Posted August 27, 2016 Considering that the presence of constraction Nexo Knights was confirmed by by one of the Bionicle team ("If we make a new shell, it has to fit in with Nexo Knights, for example."), I think it's safe to say there will be constraction Nexo Knights. As such, I'm making a new topic for it. Hope the moderators approve. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazing Bricks Posted August 27, 2016 Considering that the presence of constraction Nexo Knights was confirmed by by one of the Bionicle team ("If we make a new shell, it has to fit in with Nexo Knights, for example."), I think it's safe to say there will be constraction Nexo Knights. As such, I'm making a new topic for it. Hope the moderators approve. Good catch 70363 Action Macy 70364 Action Aaron 70365 Action Axl 70366 Action Lance Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robert8 Posted August 27, 2016 CALL IT Do you think they are going to release Nexo Knights action figures, like the Star Wars line? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pulp Detective Posted August 27, 2016 Huh that could be interesting if true. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BrickJagger Posted August 27, 2016 Pretty happy that this is confirmed now, although I suspected it from the start. What else could "Action" be? They'll probably be pretty similar to the KK2 construction figs from 2004-2006. Hopefully we get more details soon regarding the sets. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
x105Black Posted August 27, 2016 That's disappointing, as I am not a fan of constraction figures. I was hoping for something useful. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peppermint_M Posted August 27, 2016 I will be interested to see the shields and weapons. The second series of KK2 figures fully moulded shields have a few good applications and the weapons integrate well with Mecha MOCs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CM4Sci Posted August 27, 2016 Ohhh boy. I bet they'll look.. not good.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pulp Detective Posted August 27, 2016 (edited) The thing I look forward the most from the new wave is the knights new looks.I don't expect new molds but certainly new prints. Edited August 27, 2016 by LOTR34 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BrickJagger Posted August 28, 2016 There is no Nexo Knights constraction figures coming out if my friends are right. They are something else. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robert8 Posted August 28, 2016 If the "Action" sets are not constraction figures, then I'd guess they are mini-mechs. Like Mr Freeze seems to be in the Batman Movie line Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazing Bricks Posted August 28, 2016 If the "Action" sets are not constraction figures, then I'd guess they are mini-mechs. Like Mr Freeze seems to be in the Batman Movie line That'd be great, or the knights are included with their animals. Macy and her Dragon, lance and his Unicorn, Aaron and his wolf. Kind of like the legend beasts, that were $10. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kaiju Posted August 28, 2016 That'd be great, or the knights are included with their animals. Macy and her Dragon, lance and his Unicorn, Aaron and his wolf. Kind of like the legend beasts, that were $10. That would make for some quite interesting small sets. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
