Yperio_Bricks Posted May 29 5 minutes ago, Black Falcon said: Yeah well as mentioned in another thread here, I would hope for something that makes them special from others. Like I could imaging the Griffin to have a helmetwith little wings - though admitedly that likely is very unlikely to happen lol. Once i saw the Kraken shield i immediately pictured the Kraken Knights before my inner eye as a hybride of GoT's Greyjoys and a seafaring faction like the Hanse. A medieval port town and a nice cog would be great to have... On the other hand, the Kraken shield exists only as a voting option yet Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TeriXeri Posted May 29 (edited) Definately Kraken in this case, as much as I like Gryphons in fantasy , and the red / white shield + gryphon definately gets the Reikland faction vibes from Warhammer fantasy, a sea based medieval faction is more unique. Edited May 29 by TeriXeri Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lion King Posted May 29 I wonder if the winner shield will show up after Minifigure Prize set… I would love to see Fantasy Era II but i will not hold my breath for it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zoth33 Posted May 29 2 hours ago, Black Falcon said: Yeah well as mentioned in another thread here, I would hope for something that makes them special from others. Like I could imaging the Griffin to have a helmetwith little wings - though admitedly that likely is very unlikely to happen lol. Not sure of the budget for the set and see as it may have some specialized pieces already it may not include a modified helm. But we will have to see when the set releases and hopefully the fig parts show up on PAB. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ARC2149Nova Posted May 30 Echoing the knight/pirate hybrid idea for the Kraken faction, it's such a cool looking design as well. When I look at the Griffin, Crow, and Bull, I see Lion/Dragon, Black Falcon, and we already have Cedric the Bull (though he needs a comeback). But, I'd love a Kraken Knight CMF figure or small set if it doesn't win. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Artanis I Posted May 30 14 hours ago, Yperio_Bricks said: It's not like they are some sort of sword wielding squids This is TLG we're talking about... be very careful what you say! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TeriXeri Posted May 30 (edited) Total War : Warhammer 2/3 has vampire pirates with polearms and armor (Zombie mob, and then the far more menacing fully armored Depth Guard), but even without going the undead route, that could work for living sea-based medieval/fantasy figures as well, can even leave out the pistols / rifles / cannons if it's Castle focused. I mean, LEGO has had ships / coastal battles in Castle sets before, even long ago with the Black Knights ship, and smaller "viking" like Lion Knights boat , and much later in Knights Kingdom and Fantasy , notably 65767: Attack from the Sea and 7029: Skeleton Ship Attack Edited May 30 by TeriXeri Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Black Falcon Posted May 30 17 hours ago, zoth33 said: Not sure of the budget for the set and see as it may have some specialized pieces already it may not include a modified helm. But we will have to see when the set releases and hopefully the fig parts show up on PAB. As I said, I would wish for it but it is really unlikely to happen. In the end we will need three new pieces for the Knight already, three for the spacemen and all other minifigs should need at least one new piece aswell - and then they also will need some for the Prize machine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yperio_Bricks Posted May 30 7 hours ago, Artanis I said: This is TLG we're talking about... be very careful what you say! We shall not jinx it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lion King Posted May 30 I like idea of sword-wielding squid fights against army of knights! 3 hours ago, Yperio_Bricks said: We shall not jinx it Maybe someone from Lego read this thread and bring a sword-wielding squid idea to the desginer’s desk! 3 hours ago, Yperio_Bricks said: We shall not jinx it Maybe someone from Lego read this thread and bring a sword-wielding squid idea to the desginer’s desk! Lol i mean Lego is well known for wacky in-huuse themes. 10 hours ago, Artanis I said: This is TLG we're talking about... be very careful what you say! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yperio_Bricks Posted May 30 Since this is a wishlist thread... For a Kraken Knights theme i would wish big medieval port with a warehouse, tavern, a fisherman's hut, docks and a small trading ship medieval cog (or maybe even a ship like a carrack?) a guarded lighthouse Kraken Island with a wrecked ship and a a brick build kraken (and smaller molded ones) And i wish we would get small sets like a knight, a horse and a weapons rack a cart, an ox and a civilian a tree, a road sign and a bandit a fisher, the molded rowing boat, a net and some fish, crabs and clams Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zoth33 Posted May 30 1 hour ago, Yperio_Bricks said: Since this is a wishlist thread... For a Kraken Knights theme i would wish big medieval port with a warehouse, tavern, a fisherman's hut, docks and a small trading ship medieval cog (or maybe even a ship like a carrack?) a guarded lighthouse Kraken Island with a wrecked ship and a a brick build kraken (and smaller molded ones) And i wish we would get small sets like a knight, a horse and a weapons rack a cart, an ox and a civilian a tree, a road sign and a bandit a fisher, the molded rowing boat, a net and some fish, crabs and clams Good idea's. Now we will have to wait and see if they expand on the winning heraldry with actual sets. Here's to hoping we get something in the upcoming years. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Westbrick Posted May 31 If the Kraken wins, I do actually wonder if Lego might somehow revive the beard from Davy Jones, but pair it with a ‘normal’ legs and torso combo, so that people who want a fantasy squid-human-hybrid knight can have it, and those who want regular knights in the kraken livery can also make use of it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CloneCommando99 Posted May 31 9 hours ago, Yperio_Bricks said: Since this is a wishlist thread... For a Kraken Knights theme i would wish big medieval port with a warehouse, tavern, a fisherman's hut, docks and a small trading ship medieval cog (or maybe even a ship like a carrack?) a guarded lighthouse Kraken Island with a wrecked ship and a a brick build kraken (and smaller molded ones) And i wish we would get small sets like a knight, a horse and a weapons rack a cart, an ox and a civilian a tree, a road sign and a bandit a fisher, the molded rowing boat, a net and some fish, crabs and clams Add a medieval warship to that list. With the Kraken emblem on the sails and a Lion Knight/ Black Falcon rowing boat for it to be fighting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Artanis I Posted May 31 Whether or not these factions get made, they're official fanon anyway, due to the digital images being shown. All it takes is printing out the heraldry for shields, and swapping arms/legs around onto generic plate/chain-mail torsos and you have a kraken knight army... (if for example crows get chosen) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GeoBrick Posted May 31 11 hours ago, Yperio_Bricks said: Since this is a wishlist thread... For a Kraken Knights theme i would wish big medieval port with a warehouse, tavern, a fisherman's hut, docks and a small trading ship medieval cog (or maybe even a ship like a carrack?) You should get ready for the BDP medieval port then early next year. Regarding a cog, a Polish designer has one up on Rebricable. Its quite a nice ship, though it shows more of the lines of a caravel. A carrack was already in the cannon-wielding era, so might be a little too advanced for a medieval set. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lion King Posted May 31 I think leader of Kraken Knights would wear a cool helmet. Similiar to Basil the Bat Lord’s helme, leader would have helmet that has fin (or tentacle) spreading out just a bit on each side of it - would be perfect for CMF or sets! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yperio_Bricks Posted May 31 3 hours ago, GeoBrick said: You should get ready for the BDP medieval port then early next year. Regarding a cog, a Polish designer has one up on Rebricable. Its quite a nice ship, though it shows more of the lines of a caravel. A carrack was already in the cannon-wielding era, so might be a little too advanced for a medieval set. The BDP is not my cup of tea. I want to go into a shop and buy what i need Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Classic_Spaceman Posted May 31 11 hours ago, Westbrick said: If the Kraken wins, I do actually wonder if Lego might somehow revive the beard from Davy Jones, but pair it with a ‘normal’ legs and torso combo, so that people who want a fantasy squid-human-hybrid knight can have it, and those who want regular knights in the kraken livery can also make use of it. LEGO is not bringing back a years-old IP-locked mould for a single potentially exclusive Minifig. IMO, the only new elements that we can expect are torso, legs, and shield prints. 8 hours ago, Artanis I said: Whether or not these factions get made, they're official fanon anyway, due to the digital images being shown. I hope that some of the ones that do not win end up getting CMF renditions (the kraken would actually be better as a CMF, since then they could have a crazy squid helmet!). 5 hours ago, Lion King said: I think leader of Kraken Knights would wear a cool helmet. Similiar to Basil the Bat Lord’s helme, leader would have helmet that has fin (or tentacle) spreading out just a bit on each side of it - would be perfect for CMF or sets! On 5/30/2024 at 8:35 AM, TeriXeri said: Total War : Warhammer 2/3 has vampire pirates with polearms and armor (Zombie mob, and then the far more menacing fully armored Depth Guard) The Depth Guards’ helmets actually bear a striking resemblance to CMF Basil’s! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GreenhouseBricker Posted May 31 20 hours ago, Yperio_Bricks said: Since this is a wishlist thread... For a Kraken Knights theme i would wish big medieval port with a warehouse, tavern, a fisherman's hut, docks and a small trading ship medieval cog (or maybe even a ship like a carrack?) a guarded lighthouse Kraken Island with a wrecked ship and a a brick build kraken (and smaller molded ones) And i wish we would get small sets like a knight, a horse and a weapons rack a cart, an ox and a civilian a tree, a road sign and a bandit a fisher, the molded rowing boat, a net and some fish, crabs and clams I definitely would like all of these as official sets. However. I see a Kraken faction more as raiders and pillagers, and less likely to have a formal port set up. In my vison, they would base on Kraken Island inside of wrecked ships and reconfigured ships. There could certainly be a medieval port that they raid but they I see them more as a more organized wolf pack faction of the sea. They could even work hand in hand, trading with the wolf pack as their distant cousins from the sea. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Classic_Spaceman Posted May 31 12 minutes ago, GreenhouseBricker said: In my vison, they would base on Kraken Island inside of wrecked ships and reconfigured ships. I see something like a half-sunken castle surrounded by shipwrecks and connected via ropes and netting; the Humans in the faction live on the upper levels, while eldritch creatures inhabit the flooded dungeons and only surface during raids or attacks on the castle. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lion King Posted May 31 Seafaring knights vs pirates vs vikings Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yperio_Bricks Posted May 31 1 hour ago, GreenhouseBricker said: I definitely would like all of these as official sets. However. I see a Kraken faction more as raiders and pillagers, and less likely to have a formal port set up. In my vison, they would base on Kraken Island inside of wrecked ships and reconfigured ships. There could certainly be a medieval port that they raid but they I see them more as a more organized wolf pack faction of the sea. They could even work hand in hand, trading with the wolf pack as their distant cousins from the sea. Very interesting ideas! As a seafaring faction or a faction that lives by the sea, i guess trading would be a something the Kraken Knights would do. But they could also be raiders! I do not picture them as shiny tournament knights. More like rough raider-traders Look at the kraken helmet (by dahube84 on deviant art): Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Triceron Posted June 1 On 5/29/2024 at 1:24 PM, Black Falcon said: Yeah well as mentioned in another thread here, I would hope for something that makes them special from others. Like I could imaging the Griffin to have a helmetwith little wings - though admitedly that likely is very unlikely to happen lol. Well this is for a prize machine GWP, so it's not very likely they will get their own molds. I would think it would be along the lines of the Majisto's Workshop knight having a new torso, and otherwise standard soldier bits. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Artanis I Posted June 1 4 hours ago, Triceron said: I would think it would be along the lines of the Majisto's Workshop knight having a new torso, and otherwise standard soldier bits. how upset would people be if the kraken knight didn't have a shield either... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
