Aanchir Posted July 6, 2011 I just made these scans of the Savage Planet comic! Each page is 600 pixels or less in width and 255 KB or less in file size. How do you like them? -Toa Of Justice EDIT: I also have scans of the Hero Factory 3.0 promo from the magazine. Each of these images may have more pixels, but each one is still under 255 KB. EDIT 2: I almost forgot to give the Brickshelf gallery link. The comic's very nice. The colors kind of bother me a bit, since rather than the lush jungle colors we've seen in web animations everything seems a lot more faded. This type of coloring and lighting worked for the swamp in the 2008 BIONICLE comics, but I can't say I'm especially fond of it here. They're really pushing the increased piece count from the first wave as an asset. It's interesting, since this sort of comparison is almost never used for marketing other sets. I think this is one of the things I like about the new building system and the marketing for it-- TLG is really proud of the actual construction potential the 2.0 and 3.0 part designs have, and they don't try to hide it. The potential for MOCs is being promoted just as much as the figure in each package, as has been demonstrated with the latest LDD palette and the Hero Recon Team program by DesignByMe. Those combi models on the back of the comic aren't all beautiful, but they're definitely imaginative. It tickles me pink that the magazine feature mentions Bulk's "trademark two-handed weapon system". It was a pattern I noticed between Bulk & Vapour and Bulk 3.0, and I'm pleased that I incorporated it into my Bulk 2.0 MOC on LDD since it just seems to fit him so well. Can't wait until I can get my own hands on some of these third-wave sets. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
duncan bulk Posted July 6, 2011 I have to wait one to two weeks before my Toysrus gets the new sets in stock. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toa_Of_Justice Posted July 6, 2011 The comic's very nice. The colors kind of bother me a bit, since rather than the lush jungle colors we've seen in web animations everything seems a lot more faded. This type of coloring and lighting worked for the swamp in the 2008 BIONICLE comics, but I can't say I'm especially fond of it here. It could be just my scanner. The actual print version seems a little less faded than my scanned version. They're really pushing the increased piece count from the first wave as an asset. It's interesting, since this sort of comparison is almost never used for marketing other sets. I think this is one of the things I like about the new building system and the marketing for it-- TLG is really proud of the actual construction potential the 2.0 and 3.0 part designs have, and they don't try to hide it. The potential for MOCs is being promoted just as much as the figure in each package, as has been demonstrated with the latest LDD palette and the Hero Recon Team program by DesignByMe. Those combi models on the back of the comic aren't all beautiful, but they're definitely imaginative. I wonder why this wasn't promoted with the 2.0 wave. Perhaps LEGO wasn't sure how the fans would use the new building system. Now that there are quite a few published MOCs using the new system, LEGO may have decided it was OK to promote its construction potential. It tickles me pink that the magazine feature mentions Bulk's "trademark two-handed weapon system". It was a pattern I noticed between Bulk & Vapour and Bulk 3.0, and I'm pleased that I incorporated it into my Bulk 2.0 MOC on LDD since it just seems to fit him so well. Didn't the original Bulk had a one-handed weapon? Can't wait until I can get my own hands on some of these third-wave sets. Same here. -Toa Of Justice Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zip Posted July 6, 2011 Is it just me, or is Rocka 2.0's face reminiscent of Bumblebee's? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Taaron Posted July 6, 2011 Is it just me, or is Rocka 2.0's face reminiscent of Bumblebee's? He does have a kind of movieverse Bumblebee look. XD Was kind of curious, but is anyone else not seeing the new Hero Factory sets on ToysRus.com anymore? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aanchir Posted July 6, 2011 Didn't the original Bulk had a one-handed weapon? Yes, like all the other non-rookie Heroes. At the same time, since there have been two versions with dual weapons it's nice that they're acknowledging some continuity there, and it feels good to see writers for the magazine arriving at the same conclusion I did when designing my Bulk 2.0 MOC. Personally, I would be extremely happy if it were a conscious decision by the designers to give Bulk 3.0 two weapons as a reference to Bulk & Vapour, although that may be a bit too much to hope for. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantoka Kopaka Nuva Posted July 7, 2011 The comic was great. But... Issue 6??? Wait a minute, you mean there was only ONE comic for Ordeal of Fire??? Ugh, that is so... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_shaddow_ Posted July 7, 2011 Hey, I recieved some hero yesterday and I tested the Jungle Crushers game with Stringer and Rocka, but now I can't access the game anymore. It says "page not found". Am I the only one that have the problem ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jouster Posted July 7, 2011 Hey, I recieved some hero yesterday and I tested the Jungle Crushers game with Stringer and Rocka, but now I can't access the game anymore. It says "page not found". Am I the only one that have the problem ? Nope, you're not the only one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Omicron Squad Leader Posted July 7, 2011 The page isn't appearing for me either, with any of my 6 3.0 Heroes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VBBN Posted July 7, 2011 Got the comic in the mail yesterday, other than being VERY fast paced, I must jump on the boat and say that Rocka 2.0=BumbleBayBee.(bayformer bee for those who dont know my nickname for him;)) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nike2032 Posted July 8, 2011 Bad news guys, Amazon (for the UK that is) has stopped dispatching the 3.0 sets and says that the release date is now August the first, just as the Lego store in westfield suggested :( I'm just hoping that my order made on Tuesday still goes through and that I can still recieve my sets. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nightmare Posted July 8, 2011 Hey guys, are you aware of the new 3.0 videos on the site? Not sure since I came directly to last page... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
duncan bulk Posted July 8, 2011 We've seen the vids either on Youtube or on the site itself. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jouster Posted July 8, 2011 Savage Planet DVD cover right here: doinkly doodle Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
duncan bulk Posted July 8, 2011 I saw it thanks to the magic of BZPower :D. I really like the way Rocka looks, makes me want that set even more. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bfahome Posted July 9, 2011 Not entirely sure how I feel about Rocka's eyes being the lion's eyes vs. the mouth frames his whole face. I think the mouthface looks cooler, but the correlating eyes are more consistent with the other heroes. Hm. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aethersprite Posted July 9, 2011 Might there be scans of the latest HF comic around? Also, I don't remember seeing the Ordeal of Fire comic. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
r4-g9 Posted July 9, 2011 Might there be scans of the latest HF comic around? Also, I don't remember seeing the Ordeal of Fire comic. yes i belive that they were a page back or so Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toa_Of_Justice Posted July 9, 2011 Might there be scans of the latest HF comic around? Also, I don't remember seeing the Ordeal of Fire comic. My scans of the Savage Planet comic are here, and scans (from someone else) of the Ordeal of Fire comic are here. I think it would be very helpful if these links were added to the first post of this topic. -Toa Of Justice Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VBBN Posted July 9, 2011 Quick Question, does anyone here see the new sets in a local store, that live in the US? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
refriedbeans Posted July 9, 2011 Did Ordeal of Fire ever air? Or did I miss it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mesonak Posted July 9, 2011 (edited) It aired in the beginning of April if memory serves. A few friends of mine uploaded it to youtube here, if you're interested in watching it. Edited July 9, 2011 by Mesonak Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dviddy Posted July 9, 2011 Quick Question, does anyone here see the new sets in a local store, that live in the US? I bought Rocka, Rocka XL, and Bulk at a Toys R Us in Oklahoma yesterday. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpiderSpaceman Posted July 9, 2011 I bought Rocka, Rocka XL, and Bulk at a Toys R Us in Oklahoma yesterday. Guess I'll check new orleans again at five. It's a rare day that I have custody of my car, so why not. Still, I'm resigned to accepting the August release. grumble grumble grumble... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
