lightningtiger Posted July 12, 2012 So The Hobbit series of sets start with only one....or will the rest be surprise like the collectable minifigs ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
narbilu Posted July 12, 2012 (edited) Haha that almost sounds like a threat! I agree with deskp though. I don't think we will see 3 trolls in one set, being that they would be a new big mold, and it would seem silly to just put one troll in a set. Comic Con starts today so we will start getting pictures I am sure through out the day. Also remember it is only 6:12 am in San Diego right now I can imagine that they would make the set with 1 or 2 troll(s) and 1 or 2 brickbuild, turned into, stone troll(s)... would be cool Thorin, Bilbo and Gandalf should be included Edited July 12, 2012 by narbilu Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deskp Posted July 12, 2012 (edited) I can imagine that they would make the set with 1 or 2 troll(s) and 1 or 2 brickbuild, turned into, stone troll(s)... would be cool Um the trolls retains their exact shape while in stone, so a brick buildt one together with the rest would be odd. __ Is Gimlis beard supposed to be redish brown? it looks like some pale redish brown, is the color new or is it just bad color/plastic. It looks way less orangey than normal redish brown. Edited July 12, 2012 by deskp Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cammo Posted July 12, 2012 (edited) LEGO LOTR/Hobbit booth: empty... for now Link Edited July 12, 2012 by Cammo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deathleech Posted July 12, 2012 (edited) Man, here is hoping that these are just rumors and not the actual sets. Because, besides the Warg Attack and the already known Bag End set, the rest of these sound just meh. And for a line with this much hype, meh just won't cut it. For Lego to miss the chance to make sets on Barrels out of Bond, the trolls, and the White Council just seems like a mistake. We need elves, wizards (besides Gandalf) and more trolls Lego! Don't disappoint your fans! Well they did the same with the first LotR wave. They left out a TON of classic scenes and creatures, and rightfully so. The Balrog fight, Minas Tirith, Rivendell, the Warg Ambush, Ents, undead, fel beasts, etc. Don't forget they need to leave some of the really memorable stuff for other waves which I am sure there will be many, many more of. Edited July 12, 2012 by Deathleech Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deskp Posted July 12, 2012 LEGO LOTR/Hobbit booth: empty... for now Link That photo was taken 16 hours ago. thursday is lotr/hobbit day! Designs change becuase they are 10 years more experiences now and they want the hobbit to look the best it can. Besides now they are featured characthers, in lotr they were barely scenery. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deathleech Posted July 12, 2012 Designs change becuase they are 10 years more experiences now and they want the hobbit to look the best it can.Besides now they are featured characthers, in lotr they were barely scenery. Ya I get that, but just make them look more realistic and updated, not different. Like the Wargs in LotR you can tell look kind of fake in some of the scenes, so just make them look better now. They could still look the same but look more realistic with their fur and texturing and against the backdrops. The trolls I guess could be explained as the troll in Moria was a cave troll, and the trolls in the Hobbit are stone trolls so that's not as big of deal in my eyes. Plus, they still look sort of similar to each other unlike the Wargs which look nothing alike really other than being an animal on all fours. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deskp Posted July 12, 2012 Ya I get that, but just make them look more realistic and updated, not different. Like the Wargs in LotR you can tell look kind of fake in some of the scenes, so just make them look better now. They could still look the same but look more realistic with their fur and texturing and against the backdrops. The trolls I guess could be explained as the troll in Moria was a cave troll, and the trolls in the Hobbit are stone trolls so that's not as big of deal in my eyes. Plus, they still look sort of similar to each other unlike the Wargs which look nothing alike really other than being an animal on all fours. When we see the final hobbit wargs we'll no doubt see less has changed than the banner art makes it seem like. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Falconer Posted July 12, 2012 Del Toro, when he was still director, stated: “There will be different sensibilities involved in this movie than there were in the original trilogy. First of all, because we have the travelogues in The Hobbit which goes to places and variations on races that were not addressed in the trilogy. My belief on the ‘Wargs’ issue is that the classical incarnation of the demonic wolf in Nordic mythology is not a hyena-shaped creature. It is a wolf. The archetype is a wolf, so we’re going to go back to the slender, archetypal wolf that is, I think, the inspiration for Tolkien.” Agree 100%. Those LotR wargs look dumb as hell. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
K-Nut Posted July 12, 2012 The Build-A-Bilbo figure! *snip* Ooooo... That's a really nice figure. Looks just like Bilbo should. I'm assuming that that's going to be just a Shire version of Bilbo, though, much like the Gandalf Arrives Cart Frodo. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pythor Posted July 12, 2012 Ok - did anyone else see the lotr sets in the Cabinet to the left of gandalf? Are they new ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wesker Posted July 12, 2012 Nope they're just this years sets: http://photos.actionfigs.com/g6504-the-lord-of-the-rings.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
General Magma Posted July 12, 2012 (edited) Ok - did anyone else see the lotr sets in the Cabinet to the left of gandalf? Are they new ? Nope, not new. On top there's just Helm's Deep with The Mines of Moria under it, and some smaller sets including Weathertop beneath them. EDIT: How dare you?! Ninja'ing me by just a second! Pfft. Intolerable... unacceptable... Edited July 12, 2012 by General Magma Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deskp Posted July 12, 2012 Unless i've got my timezones messed up... Comic con just opened, so we can expect pictures soon! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fives Posted July 12, 2012 Unless i've got my timezones messed up... Comic con just opened, so we can expect pictures soon! That's good news! Also, I'm unsure about the design for Tom, Bert and Bill. They look really good, but I'm worried about the continuity between The Hobbit and LOTR. Regardless, this new design will definitely call for a new troll mold, as you said, deskp. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pythor Posted July 12, 2012 Everybody chant with me " pictures pictures pictures..." :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CM4Sci Posted July 12, 2012 Pictures, pictures, pictures.. Everyone! Well you've got opportunity, in this very community! -Sci Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pythor Posted July 12, 2012 Pictures, pictures, pictures.. Everyone! Well you've got opportunity, in this very community! -Sci Pictures pictures pictures Come on guys , join in! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheDoctor Posted July 12, 2012 Pictures pictures pictures Come on guys , join in! Well I would love pictures but aren't they 'unveiling' the Hobbit sets which means that we'll most likely see them later when they're shown off Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bilbo Baggins Posted July 12, 2012 Pictures pictures pictures The real size Gandalf and Bilbo look pretty good Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pythor Posted July 12, 2012 Pictures pictures pictures Yeah i really want giant bilbos sting Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Clone OPatra Posted July 12, 2012 Guys, spamming an EB topic isn't going to magically make pictures appear. It will just make mods grumpy. The pictures will come soon in due course, I'm sure. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pythor Posted July 12, 2012 Guys, spamming an EB topic isn't going to magically make pictures appear. It will just make mods grumpy. The pictures will come soon in due course, I'm sure. Soz cloney :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SheepEater Posted July 12, 2012 Well, Lego certainly have great people in their marketing department. In the last few years they have done everything right when it comes with licenses, timing, etc Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrBaggins Posted July 12, 2012 Still waiting for the pics :( Hop we ll see them before i fall asleep! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
