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So Hawkeye isn't getting any sets as far as we're aware? Huge bummer tbh, it looks so good and a set with that car chase could easily be done...

With all this stuff on the horizon for Disney+ next year, it shouldn't be too hard to pick. I'd bet that if it happens, She-Hulk, Moon Knight, Ms.Marvel, Secret Invasion and Hawkeye will be more than enough to make a roster of 12.

So four Lego minifigure series for next year... I'm starting to believe more and more that Lego will cash in yearly on the Disney+ shows and release a minifig series every year

Now this looks like a fun show! I'd love a set with that old sportscar including Kate, Clint and some bad guys. Also is a new Bow too much to ask this time around? I feel with all the new dynamic pieces introduced the past years we could do something for the quite static bow pieces?

I do think Lego could've added 3 figures to represent upcoming shows Hawkeye and Ms.Marvel instead of 3 of the What-If figures. For example take out Zombie cap, Gamora and Capt. Carter and switch them up for Clint, Kate and Kamala. I feel we're going to have to wait quite a while to get representation (if any) for these characters.

Of course there are exceptions, like Sam and Spidey in this case. I find it intriguing to see these diversions from most figures in their Marvel line of products and what justifies them on Lego's behalf. It's not up to me what's good design and what isn't, in the end that's objective. All I know is I'm buying Sam :)

Part of Sam and Spidey standing out, design wise, is due to a certain design factor. Like you mentioned, Sam has a certain detailing that is quite unique for standard minifigures. An important factor when designing or stylizing (in Lego's case) is not only choosing what to include in your design, but most importantly what to exclude. Lego is great at following this notion. Through the years they have created their own design language, the amount of detail that's included and how a charicature should be translated from a intricate costume to a stylized minifigure in that scale. Sam and Spidey seem out of place because the designers of these figures seem to have diverted slightly from this designing notion. Including more intricate detail than is usually expected in a minifigure, which makes it seem out of place amongst Lego's catalog. I've always been interested in finding out who designs the CMFs compared to Lego's set design for example, is it a completely different team or company?

I wonder what the plan will be for the remaining shows regarding merch. If Hawkeye releases in the autumn and Ms. Marvel around christmas / January, then we can expect She-Hulk in March and Moon Knight following that up probably? I'd imagine the smartest move would be to release it right between shows (so March would be most likely) with merchandise from these shows. Since a CMF seems to be off the table according to some, The best bet would be several coinciding sets? I do fear for detailing / accuracy tho, these CMF's have been hitting it out of the ballpark with accuracy and design, you'd only wish for characters like Kate, Kamala, Jennifer and Marc to follow suit. But I'm getting much too far ahead, apologies. These 4 figures look amazing. I wasn't particulairly interested in getting them but now I gotta get some of them!

So there's two more uncomfirmed heroes? Let's hope one of them is Moon Knight, he'll fit perfectly in this.

Slightly off-topic but the new speed racers 1970's Dodge Challenger can double as Hawkeyes car from the series! It needs to be modded to have a different colour tho.

I customised Stormbreaker myself to align the axe with the hammer part perfectly, it makes use of the old faucet / tap piece. I'll send a picture when I can, might be useful to those who want it!

This. Where are Bill, Percy, Igor, Barty Crouch, a neatly dressed Sirius, Battle worn Deathly-Hallows Neville etc. Those are the characters you can't have enough of, tho I'm glad with Rufus!

That's valid but it doesn't explain the lack of different Nintendo properties being released as well? Why can't we have Zelda sets at the same time as this Mario theme?

That's a very solid point actually, Lego and Nintendo might be playing the long game here

Exactly the point im trying to make regarding the CMF. Doing a CMF is perfect ground to cover all these Disney+ projects while leaving the main sets for the cinematic releases. It would almost be weird not to cover such a huge year like 2022 with another D+ CMF.