Darth Hagrid Posted February 17, 2012 Yikes! This on top of Monster Fighters, Super Heroes, Dino, Friends and LoTR? I'm going broke this year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Algernon Posted February 17, 2012 Whoa, I missed this! I really hope this is real. A LEGO haunted house would be fantastic... It doesn't look like a MF tie-in to me, though, since I don't see any Fighters vehicles. All the better. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Haltiamieli Posted February 17, 2012 I also think it's extraordinarily large for a D2C set for a 1-2 year theme. It does look significantly bigger than Winter Village sets too. To me that would suggest a one-off set rather than start of a series. It could be around for three or even four Halloweens anyway. One interesting question is whether the set would include other minifigs than the two ghosts visible? Even if the set turns out to be a Monster Fighters exclusive in name, I find it hard to picture any of the heroes included. They are quite silly, after all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SirSven7 Posted February 17, 2012 I really hope we get more info on this soon, I really like what I've seen so far Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nightshroud99 Posted February 17, 2012 This is the most exciting news I have seen in a long time - gosh, that house is stunning Maybe it's wishful thinking but I'm betting on the new exclusive seasonal line around halloween - in the same spirit as the winter village line, 1 set/year. It's more flexible than the modulars and it allows for a greater variety of builds as the sets are done around a theme and not a specific format. One element in favor of the idea is that LEGO already gives a special consideration to Halloween with the small seasonal sets - just like Christmas. ^ This is what I also think. It's a great idea if LEGO does do this, I love Halloween and not just because it's my birthday. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SuperChris Posted February 17, 2012 We've got one small blurry picture of the set, and I'm already in love with it. I'm really hoping it's a stand alone exclusive set. I can't see it being part of a Halloween theme like some are saying, but it doesn't really matter. This is one beautiful looking set, and I can hardly wait for more pictures/ news! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Blue Brick Posted February 18, 2012 That house is absolutely stunning. I love it. I really hope they release it on its own kind of like the the VW Camper Van. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Badsneaker Posted February 18, 2012 Seems like there is more excitement being generated on this haunted manor than the intended official release, the Town Hall. You could easily MOD that onto a 32x32 plate and put it at the end of your street in your modular town or city. Maybe a 16x32 cemetery spacing it away from other buildings. It also looks similar to my old haunted mansions I did back in 2009/2010. Except I didn't have any black roof slopes at the time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SoupOrFishOil Posted February 18, 2012 Wow, I think it like it. I hope we get more info soon, I may skip the vampire castle in favor of this. It also looks similar to my old haunted mansions I did back in 2009/2010. Except I didn't have any black roof slopes at the time. It also looks similar to an Arkham Asylum I made on LDD a couple months ago. That's why I want it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Haltiamieli Posted February 18, 2012 Seems like there is more excitement being generated on this haunted manor than the intended official release, the Town Hall. Buzz around this revelation is quite understandable considering that we've had plenty of info and pictures of the Town Hall to hyperventilate about for a good while now, but this is the first hint that a set such as the haunted house might be up for release at all, let alone there's a blurry picture too. Besides, there's 58 posts in this thread and 106 in the Town Hall official press release thread. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jareth Posted February 18, 2012 Someone pointed out that it has a detailed side. I was thinking this could be a modular corner building. In any case it looks like it might be good enough to buy for me! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
50missioncap Posted February 18, 2012 Someone pointed out that it has a detailed side. I was thinking this could be a modular corner building. In any case it looks like it might be good enough to buy for me! Forget the town hall... I'm waiting for this!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vindicare Posted February 18, 2012 Modular doesn't *have* to be attached on the sides. The 'scary house down the street' is a staple of many small towns and being detached could work well And aren't these designer videos usually limited to higher end sets? I think it looks fantastic. I hope its a modular series just so I know the detail will be there. If its just a large monsters set they might just go for scale without the intricacy that modular is known for. And if it isn't modular, hopefully Lego have enough sense for any large buildings to at least be 'modular scale' Good points here. Yeah seriously, why does it matter if it is a part of Monster Fighters? I mean will it make the sales drop just because it is a new theme? Chances are high that it'd be an exclusive from Monster Fighters. As said above, I don't think people are saying Modular as opposed to Monster Fighters is the level of detail between the two. Of course, MMV is an exception to the rule. I don't care what theme they put it under, I just want a great detailed building. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ferdik Posted February 18, 2012 Buzz around this revelation is quite understandable considering that we've had plenty of info and pictures of the Town Hall to hyperventilate about for a good while now, but this is the first hint that a set such as the haunted house might be up for release at all, let alone there's a blurry picture too. Besides, there's 58 posts in this thread and 106 in the Town Hall official press release thread. That's because, even if it's a blurry pic, you can see the haunted house got the right proportions and and a architecture style that looks real which is appealing - Town Hall don't. First, Town Hall should have been stand alone, but if not it should at least look like a real house! Since the first pics I try to like it, but I can't. The haunted is on the other hand an instant buy. Could we agree it doesn't matter which genre it will be released in! It's not like cheating on your wife if you buy something from a theme you weren't planing to. Who cares! It's Lego, that's good enough for me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dharkan Posted February 18, 2012 I think Lego is quite satisfied so far with the impact that set do. :D If they are checking forums of course. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Graysmith Posted February 18, 2012 I can't imagine this being apart of the Modular series. It may be a modular build, but I imagine this is just a standalone exclusive like the Volkswagen Camper and such sets. It would be cool if they would do a Halloween-themed set each year a la Winter Village, but if Monster Fighters is just a one year theme I'd imagine this is just a one time thing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BobBongo1895 Posted February 18, 2012 It would be really nice with some PF functions, like LED flashes, moving shadows or banging doors. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darth Hagrid Posted February 18, 2012 I think Lego is quite satisfied so far with the impact that set do. :D If they are checking forums of course. I suppose it's quite possible that they leaked this on purpose, just to test the water.... ;) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CM4Sci Posted February 18, 2012 Just thought I'd share this, but the Town Hall has been reuploaded, and the two scenes have been..um..stretched, or resized, so the two sets aren't shown. -Sci Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Badsneaker Posted February 18, 2012 Just thought I'd share this, but the Town Hall has been reuploaded, and the two scenes have been..um..stretched, or resized, so the two sets aren't shown. -Sci Good catch on that. Must have seen all the hype about the haunted house and R2D2 so they edited the video. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Holmes Posted February 18, 2012 I really hope they release this. However, it looks expensive and with a few of the other sets I plan to buy I am going to be really poor this year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vindicare Posted February 19, 2012 I really hope they release this. However, it looks expensive and with a few of the other sets I plan to buy I am going to be really poor this year. Well, have no fear. We don't know when/if this will ever see the light of day. Just keep saving some money, just in case that day does come. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Etzel Posted February 20, 2012 I like what I see. It looks like a really nice and detailed building with lots of interesting and useful pieces. Good opportunity to get the new ghosts as well. Looking forward to more news later on this year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sharky Posted February 20, 2012 (edited) Modular doesn't *have* to be attached on the sides. The 'scary house down the street' is a staple of many small towns and being detached could work well Every town has one. Just thought I'd share this, but the Town Hall has been reuploaded, and the two scenes have been..um..stretched, or resized, so the two sets aren't shown. -Sci Good thing people took screen captures of the subject in question. Not sure why Lego even bothers. It's not like the pic is not out there on many computers around the world. I wonder if the people who approved the video for release got in trouble, or perhaps it was on purpose? Edited February 20, 2012 by sharky Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SirSven7 Posted February 20, 2012 I wonder if the people who approved the video for release got in trouble, or perhaps it was on purpose? Man I really hope they didn't get in trouble, I like to think they did it on purpose as any editing work is really precisise (you see each frame) so any editor worth anything would know they were releasing that shot and that the image would be spotted, its just too obvious to be an accident. its an interesting way to build hype if you ask me Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
