Dorayaki Posted February 24, 2015 Looks like my local stores would put them on the shelves right on March....... really expect to get these. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brickpreviews Posted February 25, 2015 Here is my review of the 41074 Azari and the Magicial Bakery set if anyone is interested. I think it is a great play set since it has a lot of moveable and play pieces. It feels less static than the other sets. Review: http://brickpreviews.com/lego-elves-41074-azari-and-the-magical-bakery-review/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sarah Posted February 25, 2015 I was going to be sad that we got a hat instead of the marvelous hair! But we got both. YAY! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hythonia Posted February 25, 2015 I know, I think it's so great that they gave us the option to have the hat or the hair. My only qualm about the hat that is when you put it on "Johnny Baker," he doesn't look like an elf. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dorayaki Posted February 26, 2015 Indeed. That hat is bothering for minidolls. Bakery sets from Friends didn't use that too. In that standard, I don't think the holiday elves from Santa's Workshop needed the ears. :p I'm not really sure about having two colors for Farran hairstyle in the same wave instead of just recoloring an old elf hairpiece for the diversity of the related characters, although it does give a favor to some MOCs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robert8 Posted February 26, 2015 I think that chef hat needed the elf ears... he doesn't look like an elf while wearing the hat. I love the 2 colored Azari hairpiece, sadly, the ears ruin it for others purposes Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dr_spock Posted February 26, 2015 Thanks for the review. I guess we can pretend the chef's hat hides the ears due to food safety regulations. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AyliffeMakit Posted February 26, 2015 Thanks for the review. I guess we can pretend the chef's hat hides the ears due to food safety regulations. You mean... 'elf and safety regulations...? I'm sorry I couldn't resist that joke... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aanchir Posted February 26, 2015 The LEGO Elves website has had a major update! I made a list of most of the new content right here! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DuckBricks Posted February 26, 2015 The LEGO Elves website has had a major update! I made a list of most of the new content right here! Wow! It's actually really great... Now I'm really pumped for the episode (missed it the first time it was accidentally released) The music isn't bad either -- It's certainly way more original than Friends and it's on the same caliber as even Ninjago. I'm liking the direction Elves is going. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AyliffeMakit Posted February 26, 2015 The LEGO Elves website has had a major update! I made a list of most of the new content right here! Dangit, now I have that music permanently stuck in my head. IT'S SO CATCHY Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lordofdragonss Posted February 26, 2015 Thanks Aanchir! It seems Emily also has the power! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DuckBricks Posted February 27, 2015 Dangit, now I have that music permanently stuck in my head. IT'S SO CATCHY The more times I listen to it, the more I like it. It gives a good break from hearing "Ninjago! Ninjago! Ninjago!" repeated over and over in all the songs I listen to ;) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kintobor Posted February 28, 2015 Seems like Emily's going to be the Ma-Ti of the group. I really hope that we get some bad guys at some point. Marketing seems to forget that girls can handle conflict, and I'd love if after this wave we got a more adventurous direction. I'd love to have a big sprawling castle for a villain, like some twisted, gothic fairy tale castle in blacks, greys, and dark reds, kind of like the Vampyre Castle but instead of just being creepy, the set has a sense of lost beauty. Almost like if you changed the colour scheme and removed some trap like play features it would work as a fairy tale castle. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aanchir Posted February 28, 2015 Seems like Emily's going to be the Ma-Ti of the group. I really hope that we get some bad guys at some point. Marketing seems to forget that girls can handle conflict, and I'd love if after this wave we got a more adventurous direction. I'd love to have a big sprawling castle for a villain, like some twisted, gothic fairy tale castle in blacks, greys, and dark reds, kind of like the Vampyre Castle but instead of just being creepy, the set has a sense of lost beauty. Almost like if you changed the colour scheme and removed some trap like play features it would work as a fairy tale castle. I'd like some antagonists in a future wave as well, but I don't know if they have to fit the "evil ruler" archetype. I'd be just as happy with a character kind of like Sam Sinister/Baron von Barron in the Adventurers theme: a morally-deficient rival who cares more about personal gain than virtue. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DuckBricks Posted March 1, 2015 I'd like some antagonists in a future wave as well, but I don't know if they have to fit the "evil ruler" archetype. I'd be just as happy with a character kind of like Sam Sinister/Baron von Barron in the Adventurers theme: a morally-deficient rival who cares more about personal gain than virtue. They did mention in Emily Jones's bio that her grandmother read one of the five sisters who swore to defend the portal... Defend from what? Skull Spiders, that's what. I jest, but to me this is a hint of villains to come. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AyliffeMakit Posted March 1, 2015 The Elves app is up on the Apple app Store and Google Play! I'm installing it now on my Android emulator... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
samurai-turtle Posted March 1, 2015 I seen the set out at Wal-Mart and Target. And, I am thinking Meijer stores also. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aanchir Posted March 1, 2015 (edited) The Elves app is up on the Apple app Store and Google Play! I'm installing it now on my Android emulator... Still not in the US app store, unfortunately. Wonder how long it will be before it shows up here... the description certainly makes it sound fun. Edited March 1, 2015 by Aanchir Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
K4kitty Posted March 1, 2015 Daughters and I have been playing with the app all afternoon :). Looking forward to getting all the sets, though most sure when that will be as this months lego purchase has been the parisian restaurant Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brickpreviews Posted March 1, 2015 Not sure if you guys seen this but apparently there is a playmat for play and displaying the pieces. I am going to try and get one to display my Elves sets http://shop.lego.com/en-US/LEGO-Elves-Playmat-851341?fromListing=listing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aanchir Posted March 1, 2015 (edited) Not sure if you guys seen this but apparently there is a playmat for play and displaying the pieces. I am going to try and get one to display my Elves sets http://shop.lego.com/en-US/LEGO-Elves-Playmat-851341?fromListing=listing Saw that last night. Pretty cool! I especially like how it looks like if you buy two, the river side on one will line up perfectly with the ocean side on the other. The app has finally been added to the US app store, so I just spent some time playing through the Izdur Ocean and Sparkle Rock levels. It's definitely pretty fun, and I like the beautiful graphics and immersive environments (as well as the puzzle gameplay), although I would love a game with more storytelling. Maybe if we're lucky there might eventually be some more in-depth online games or video games. Edited March 1, 2015 by Aanchir Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Iria Posted March 2, 2015 I really hope that we get some bad guys at some point. Marketing seems to forget that girls can handle conflict, and I'd love if after this wave we got a more adventurous direction. I'd love to have a big sprawling castle for a villain, like some twisted, gothic fairy tale castle in blacks, greys, and dark reds, kind of like the Vampyre Castle but instead of just being creepy, the set has a sense of lost beauty. Almost like if you changed the colour scheme and removed some trap like play features it would work as a fairy tale castle. They did mention in Emily Jones's bio that her grandmother read one of the five sisters who swore to defend the portal... Defend from what? Skull Spiders, that's what. I jest, but to me this is a hint of villains to come. I was skeptical that LEGO would be bold enough to introduce some actual bad guys to this Elves line however they have hinted at some kind of villain(s) and the need to defend Elvendale and the portal as legozebra noted above. Also, if you check out the app, you'll notice there are weapons including axes and a variety of swords that are lying around the ground along with the other, more commonly found items of the sets (gems, animals, desserts, jewelry, etc.). Hopefully these weapons were placed in reference to whatever story arc they will be doing following the summer wave. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DuckBricks Posted March 2, 2015 (edited) Just got the app. The musical score completely blew me away! That plus a combination of beautiful visuals and striking colors makes it one of the best LEGO apps made in my opinion... It even reminded me of MNOLG! Also, the stunning castle visual on the last page is my favorite; because the app has a screen shot feature it is now my computer background! I was skeptical that LEGO would be bold enough to introduce some actual bad guys to this Elves line however they have hinted at some kind of villain(s) and the need to defend Elvendale and the portal as legozebra noted above. Also, if you check out the app, you'll notice there are weapons including axes and a variety of swords that are lying around the ground along with the other, more commonly found items of the sets (gems, animals, desserts, jewelry, etc.). Hopefully these weapons were placed in reference to whatever story arc they will be doing following the summer wave. Those swords are actually very superbly detailed... Here's hope to new sword molds! I haven't seen the episode yet as I missed the leak, but at the end of the game it shows EJ getting home. Perhaps the next arc focuses on how she has to return to defend the elves? Perhaps she gets an emergency transmission by one of them or something, and when she returns, evil has taken over most of Elvendale. I imagine a corrupted forest type setting. Edited March 2, 2015 by legozebra Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Iria Posted March 2, 2015 Just got the app. The musical score completely blew me away! That plus a combination of beautiful visuals and striking colors makes it one of the best LEGO apps made in my opinion... It even reminded me of MNOLG! Also, the stunning castle visual on the last page is my favorite; because the app has a screen shot feature it is now my computer background! I agree, the music and graphics are stellar. That mini score is pretty epic. I'm glad they didn't include the voices or the theme song. (A bit too catchy for my liking.) The app does leaves me wanting more though, as it is fairly quick to get through the story, and then repetitive if you want to learn all the 'secrets'. I haven't seen the episode yet as I missed the leak, but at the end of the game it shows EJ getting home. Perhaps the next arc focuses on how she has to return to defend the elves? Perhaps she gets an emergency transmission by one of them or something, and when she returns, evil has taken over most of Elvendale. I imagine a corrupted forest type setting. I love your idea about a corrupted forest! I can totally envision something like that being incorporated into the Elves world. If LEGO doesn't make something like this, I might have to modify some sets to create my own corrupted Elvendale . Thanks for the idea, haha. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites