KrakenBits Posted January 10, 2010 Man, every single site that had the pictures that was linked in this thread has them taken off. I feel like that awkward kid who comes late to lunch and all the seats are taken and everyone's already socializing. Does anyone have the pics saved? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jack Bricker Posted January 10, 2010 Man, every single site that had the pictures that was linked in this thread has them taken off. I feel like that awkward kid who comes late to lunch and all the seats are taken and everyone's already socializing. Does anyone have the pics saved? Here is a brickshelf folder with the pictures. Enjoy. http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/search.c...&stype=dfic Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Donut Posted January 10, 2010 Thanks for the pictures, bengun. I like the new helmet designs on the new dragon knights and the return of black helmets. On the other hand, the torso design for the lion faction reminds me of the royal knights. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blueandwhite Posted January 10, 2010 I wonder if we will see more of the trolls and fantasy themed stuff. I wonder if Lego just decided to change the name from castle to Kingdoms because they were creating so many different factions and I wonder if Lego is just throwing in another human faction because a lot of the collectors were complaining that there was just one human faction when the 2007 castle theme premiered. So we may see more fantasy elements and factions in the near future. The shift here reminds me of the 2009 Pirate line; a line that was at least in part targeted at AFOLs who were yearning for the return of classic Pirates. The goal seems similar here with conventional knights and armour including the often requested great helm. Shifting the line in a different direction isn't necessarily a bad idea either. The current Fantasy line seemed somewhat worn out after three years. This year's sets were hardly inspired and there are only so many Trolls and Dwarves one can collect before the excitement is gone. A new line with a different direction is a great way to get people interested in Castle again. I think we'll see another fantasy line in the future. Moreover; a few years without fantasy folk will probably only serve to heighten interest in the theme when it inevitably returns at a later date. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rick Posted January 10, 2010 The shift here reminds me of the 2009 Pirate line; a line that was at least in part targeted at AFOLs who were yearning for the return of classic Pirates. Lego seems to go 'classic' with many themes indeed. The City Corner and Camper sets in the 2009 and the 'Smart' car in the 2010 City theme are examples of more 'civilian' sets that AFOLs also appreciate. Pirates is indeed a clear example, but you know what happened a year after the introduction... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blueandwhite Posted January 10, 2010 Lego seems to go 'classic' with many themes indeed. The City Corner and Camper sets in the 2009 and the 'Smart' car in the 2010 City theme are examples of more 'civilian' sets that AFOLs also appreciate. Pirates is indeed a clear example, but you know what happened a year after the introduction... Actually, I wouldn't be surprised if that happened again with Castle in 2010. I don't think it's necessarily a bad thing to have a 1 or 2 year line so long as the line is filled with quality sets. If anything, the Fantasy line burned out after the second year. This year's sets seemed more like filler than anything else. Pirate fans also had an amazing year considering the main line and the Imperial Flag Ship all came within the span of twelve months. LEGO's seeming ability to balance freshness with nostalgia has really impressed me in recent years. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jack Bricker Posted January 10, 2010 Actually, I wouldn't be surprised if that happened again with Castle in 2010. I don't think it's necessarily a bad thing to have a 1 or 2 year line so long as the line is filled with quality sets. If anything, the Fantasy line burned out after the second year. This year's sets seemed more like filler than anything else. Pirate fans also had an amazing year considering the main line and the Imperial Flag Ship all came within the span of twelve months. LEGO's seeming ability to balance freshness with nostalgia has really impressed me in recent years. I agree with you 100%. It is right in the middle of the fantasy theme and then all of a sudden we find out about this new theme. I think that the current castle sets will be out for a little while and then we will see some more sets. I am not minding this too much though as the sets that Lego has been doing in the last few years have been quite good so, I doubt that Lego will be going through another dark age for a while at least. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LegoDad42 Posted January 10, 2010 Lego should base a whole castle themed-line on King Arthur. You have Camalot itself with the round table...Arthur (of course with Excalibur) and Guineverre, various Knights as Battle Packs plus a Lancelot set fighting Arthur over a bridge, Merlin's with an alchemist type lair, Morgan Le Fey,her minion, Modred and of course create a set, castle, etc were the Knights can find the Grail. Make the sets seem like to have to purchase each one to follow a storyline towards the Grail. That could shake up the Castle theme a bit with something fresh and crossing historic/literature. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Dillon Posted January 11, 2010 Lego should base a whole castle themed-line on King Arthur. You have Camalot itself with the round table...Arthur (of course with Excalibur) and Guineverre, various Knights as Battle Packs plus a Lancelot set fighting Arthur over a bridge, Merlin's with an alchemist type lair, Morgan Le Fey,her minion, Modred and of course create a set, castle, etc were the Knights can find the Grail. Make the sets seem like to have to purchase each one to follow a storyline towards the Grail.That could shake up the Castle theme a bit with something fresh and crossing historic/literature. I agree that a line of sets based on the legends of King Arthur could be very neat, but this thread is meant for discussing the Kingdoms sets coming out this year. Talking about other castle themed lines you would like to see would be better elsewhere, such as [here] or [here]. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Forresto Posted January 11, 2010 On this Italian site under castle this set was there 7566 Factor The site Link Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
metalandi Posted January 11, 2010 7566 is this set: http://www.brickset.com/detail/?Set=7566-1 So no castle set, though it would have been wonderful to get a medieval farmer impulse set (as it would to get some medieval civilian sets) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DaleDVM Posted January 11, 2010 I would suspect that if TLG comes out with a medieval farm set it will be very hush hush like the medieval market village was. It would be a LEGO exclusive so no pictures could get leaked by online stores and such. Lego has become quite adept at keeping the AFOL's on their toes by saving the most wanted items for their exclusives. It also makes sense as these items are wanted more by AFOLs and not geared towards children at all. Hence no need to sell them in mainstream stores. I agree with others that it was a good time to change direction in castle. 2009 did seem rather uninspired. I think it probable that the fantasy elements will be coming back in the future with renewed fervor. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jack Bricker Posted January 11, 2010 I agree with others that it was a good time to change direction in castle. 2009 did seem rather uninspired. I think it probable that the fantasy elements will be coming back in the future with renewed fervor. I think that they will come out with more fantasy themes. I would love to see some more dragons. The last ones were good but they weren't knarly enough for me. I would love for them to also come out with another vikings them with a ship that doesn't fall apart. A better sea serpant with a better viking ship would be really cool. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UsernameMDM Posted January 12, 2010 Not sure how I feel about mixing the new great helms and the old grill helms. May have to switch the new great helms out for visored helms. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jack Bricker Posted January 13, 2010 Not sure how I feel about mixing the new great helms and the old grill helms. May have to switch the new great helms out for visored helms. Why do we have to have grill helms at all. They look so stupid to me. Just have the great helm with the visors and the set would look awsome. Maby Lego will lisen to us since the sets are preliminary. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KurttKrueger Posted January 13, 2010 I find it odd that Lego are doing away with the fantasy themed sets (seemingly) and yet they create a set with a Wizard and Dragon! :P Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DaleDVM Posted January 13, 2010 (edited) Obviously a little fantasy is OK. There has been a bit of magic in the theme pretty steady since Majisto came to town. They have to keep the kids interested after all. I wonder when they will be coming out with a large dragon in a castle set. As was said earlier you can't have all of these baby dragons without having a mama around. I hope it is dark green like the babies. Edited January 13, 2010 by DaleDVM Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zzz Posted January 15, 2010 I hope the castle fans here will get something out of this line, to me it looks rather ... simple. But better than 2009. And the castle might turn out to be better than the current one, who knows. Since there are no small sets with some black knights or an impulse, I might go for the advent calendar this time, to collect the minifigs. Battlepacks (if they'll be released) make me remember quality issues. And I guess the'll release some, hence the limited minifigs in the sets. Very limited. Thanks for the info and pic links, thanks K-D for finding the Advent calendar! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sandy Posted January 15, 2010 Since there are no small sets with some black knights or an impulse, I might go for the advent calendar this time, to collect the minifigs. Um, yes there is. The Knights' Showdown is the smallest set aside from the impulses, and it has two knights from the opposing factions with some war-gear for both of them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boba_jagoda Posted January 15, 2010 I am quite happy with the new Castle line - a bit skeptic about the new helmets, since my favorite ones are with the standard moveable visors, but in general have no serious complaints. Since I have sort of a horse barding fetish, the two new ones are very welcome . This, next to the new printed horse from PoP series, is the best of what is to come (for me anyway) . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jamzee Posted January 16, 2010 (edited) Years ago my brother got the yellow castle for Christmas one year and we played with it endlessly. After my "darkages" spell I've got back into Lego with Star Wars, Mars Mission and now Space Police as am a huge classic space fan etc. However, I have had my eye on the Kings Castle Seige recently and although that may be over/discontinued now and I think I've missed out on it, I think the time has come for me to relaunch back into Castle and I just hope the new range will have a great new castle set itself. I really like the whole idea and am watching closely how it all unfolds....! Do we know when these new sets will be available? Edited January 16, 2010 by jamzee Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Legorski Posted January 16, 2010 The new helmets sorta bother me, but if they're too bad I'll do the switcharoo with the fantasy crownies helmets. 8D Other then that, I'm totally hyped for the "Kingdoms"! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jack Bricker Posted January 16, 2010 I am really starting to get into the castle theme again. That new castle looks great so far. I just wish we had a better picture of it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mac-K Posted January 18, 2010 I've been wanting to comment on these new sets for so long, I'm so glad I have the chance to now! Considering the earliness of the images, I still feel confident in saying that this new line looks gorgeous! I cannot wait for these to be released! There isn't one of these sets that I don't like, I hope to get all of them! The departing from Fantasy style is too bad, but we can at least look back fondly on the last few years, and appreciate the new life that the Fantasy line breathed into Castle. Overall, I feel that this new line is more than a worthy successor. I'm really anxious for better pictures of the new great helm, I have high hopes for that piece. Like others have mentioned, the early lack of the breastplate is disappointing, hopefully Lego will keep including that great piece. Also, I'd like to see the visor helmet continue. I wouldn't be surprised if it didn't appear in this theme, but we'll see with more final pictures. I'm really digging the color scheme for the "bad guy" Dragon Knights in black, dark green, and gold. They look a lot cooler to me overall, much more so than those Lion Knight clowns in the red and white . The one thing I hope Lego doesn't do is stereotype the faces too much. Too often the faces of the "bad guys" look unmistakably evil and mean, I would like it if they can make it a decent balance, because these Dragon Knights sure aren't going to be evil in my world! I think the way Lego did it with the Crown Knights would be a good pattern for both sides. But ultimately, the heads can always be swapped, so it's no biggie! I'm really excited for 7947 Prison Tower Rescue, I love the look of the architecture in the towers build, and hopefully that is a great new princess/maiden mini-fig in the prison cell. Anyway, here's hoping for clearer pictures soon! Mac-K Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iamded Posted January 18, 2010 (edited) Ah, looking at these pictures again makes me swoon. Really though, I truly can't wait to get my hands on these sets. They look amazing! So very cool... ~Peace Edited January 18, 2010 by iamded Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
