Nohohon Posted January 26, 2009 We get new awesome pictures from the ToyFair:>Link< Greetings 'Bricks' it does look better than the previous "blurry" pictures. especially the titanium command rig. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Algernon Posted January 26, 2009 Still like the rig the best. Too bad all my money is going into Space Police. Sorry, PM. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Crazy One Posted January 26, 2009 I love that Titanium Command Rig I can't wait and i love that buzz saw thingy, i am so going to get them all! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lego12 Posted January 26, 2009 Teh Power Miners are awesome, especially that big giant base thing! Thanks you TLC, thank you! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Batbrick Posted January 26, 2009 Love the look of these, but sadly I won't be getting any most likely due to major want of Space Police, the yet-to-be-revealed Agents, and Indy. I must say the Titanium Rig looks much better now though. Told you all Batbrick Away! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Infomaniac Posted January 26, 2009 awesome new pics wish I was there Infomaniac Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raven Brickroft Posted January 26, 2009 The Power Miners sets look awesome. I'm awestruck by the size of the Titanium Rig! Looks fun! The big "evolved" baddies look great too. They seem menacing. But, I can't wait for the larger more evolved monster that's brickbuilt holding a miner in one of its hands. Too bad there are no pictures of it that was setup. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JimBee Posted January 26, 2009 This one looks very much like the original rock monster. These two sets for the Summer wave both look good, but not entirely desirable for me. So many great sets, so little cash. It looks like we'll get two colors of the large rock monsters this year: red and yellow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fallentomato Posted January 27, 2009 (edited) This one looks very much like the original rock monster. That's just what I was going to say! Although when I looked back, I realized the resemblence was not as strong as I initially thought. Still, I definitely think this new design is a nod to the original (but much improved ). I have to say, I was never very excited about power Miners, but I find myself buying more and more just because I want the Rock Monsters and certain cool pieces. Edited January 27, 2009 by fallentomato Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Asuka Posted January 27, 2009 The big "evolved" baddies look great too. He he... I guess that´s what becomes of them if they scrape their plates with crystals like mother rock monster always says... Thanks for these interesting pics, Bricks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Still Raindrop Posted January 27, 2009 (edited) Still, I definitely think this new design is a nod to the original (but much improved ). I have to say, I was never very excited about power Miners, but I find myself buying more and more just because I want the Rock Monsters and certain cool pieces. The new, larger Power Miners rock monsters remind me more of the rock/lava/ice monsters in the Rock Raiders PC game than the original Rock Raiders mold did! Edited January 27, 2009 by Mariko Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Crazy One Posted January 27, 2009 That's just what I was going to say! Although when I looked back, I realized the resemblence was not as strong as I initially thought. Still, I definitely think this new design is a nod to the original (but much improved ). I have to say, I was never very excited about power Miners, but I find myself buying more and more just because I want the Rock Monsters and certain cool pieces. I have the old rock monsters, yet another likness between power miners and rock raiders. Power Miners are better though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Loganwan Posted January 27, 2009 That's just what I was going to say! Although when I looked back, I realized the resemblence was not as strong as I initially thought. Still, I definitely think this new design is a nod to the original (but much improved ). I have to say, I was never very excited about power Miners, but I find myself buying more and more just because I want the Rock Monsters and certain cool pieces. That is exactly my idea too. I did not really care too much about PM, but then I started to see the neat pieces, and the great Rock Monsters, and I am hooked. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Algernon Posted January 27, 2009 Power Miners are better though. I'll have to disagree there. Rock Raiders nailed the idea of an underground mining team WAY better than these lime green versions. The theme is neat in terms of parts, functionality, and overall design, but when I look at Power Miners I don't think of the gritty underground mining facilities of Rock Raiders... at all. It would probably be a mistake to compare these themes because they're both good for totally different reasons. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bricks Posted January 27, 2009 I'll have to disagree there. Rock Raiders nailed the idea of an underground mining team WAY better than these lime green versions. The theme is neat in terms of parts, functionality, and overall design, but when I look at Power Miners I don't think of the gritty underground mining facilities of Rock Raiders... at all. It would probably be a mistake to compare these themes because they're both good for totally different reasons. I must disagree. Because the two themes have their own overtopic: Mines, but they are still too different to compare them and say ....is the best! Otherwise the new set's are great , but the new bigger monsters are a bit to ''anti-lego''-designed. I really prefer the little one. And I must really say, good work TLC! Greetings 'Bricks' Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scyzoryk Posted January 28, 2009 One Word: Pure. Awesomeness. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
metalandi Posted January 28, 2009 I checked out my local toy store today since the PM sets are coming out in february here o look if they already have it, and they did Luckily, i had afew gift coupons from my birthday, so it only cost me 30 euro's to pick up the thunder driller and the crystal sweeper Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scyzoryk Posted January 28, 2009 Siemasz scyzoryk! Czesc! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pirate Pete Posted January 28, 2009 I've already fallen in love with the giant rock monster Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zarkan Posted January 28, 2009 (edited) Honestly, I have to disagree with almost all the comments posted here about the summer Power Miners sets. Unlike you guys, I despise all of these kits. Here's why: Titanium Command Rig - A huge mobile base for the Power Miners had tons of potential, but it seems that lego totally ruined the idea by trying to base the entire set upon a transforming tower feature. The result is that the whole kit is blocky, skeletony, and uninspired. Even parts like the cockpit are very simple and boring, and ironically, there's less space on this kit for the minifigures to move around than on the Crystal Sweeper! Rock Wrecker - This set seriously feels like the epitome of gimmicky design. All you've really got here is a big lime box with strange back wheels, four diagonal saws tacked onto the sides, and a net launcher and jet engine piece in the back. Basically, a totally useless and silly kit. Crystal King - .... I don't really have anything to say about this one, except that whatever the set designers were thinking when making this, they really had rocks in their head. This brick built monster couldn't be scary and cool if it wanted to, but as it stands it basically a mine mech for the monsters - aka an extremely poor exo-force MOC that doesn't fit in the line at all. Honestly, I couldn't be more disapointed about these summer kits. It seems that all the creative design and good concepts went into the winter kits, and it looks like the designers were out of ideas by the time they had to design the second wave. The only thing that I like about these kits is the new giant rock moster, but that isn't enough to warrant a purchase from me. I can only hope that the two remaining kits to be revealed will be better than this tripe. Edited January 28, 2009 by Grevious Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slimninj4 Posted January 29, 2009 My thoughts on the new sets. Titanium Command Rig - I am iffy on this. I will prob get it though. I do like the idea of a big mobile rig. Yes rig NOT base. I like the parts and do hope they come out with a base next year. I am liking these wheels more and more now. I could always use more. Rock Wrecker - This is a silly set but some good pieces. I could use some nets and lime pieces. I HATE the back wheel. It looks just silly This is like a large tricycle. Crystal King - .... I keep having to remember this is a KIDS theme. For me this set does nothing. For my nephews, they love it. I showed this to them and they want, want, want. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Algernon Posted January 29, 2009 (edited) Despite the Command Rig's mediocrity, I still think it's miles above it's cousin: Edited January 29, 2009 by Algernon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
metalandi Posted January 29, 2009 Wow, that's really a fail... But as far as on the new sets...i think i have to say the same here as i already did in the castle thread, these are also prelim versions and they might look hugely different in the end. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
