Lyichir
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Well, a needle is a very simple functional tool, like a fishhook—it'd be almost necessary for sewing, and considering the Protector of Fire was first seen in a cloak that we can only assume is some type of fabric, it's not improbable that needles would be used by the villagers. As for hay, it's an easily harvested organic material. Even assuming that the villagers don't have any sorts of beasts of burden that need feeding, hay would still be a useful material for building (like thatched roofs and the like) or as kindling (for torches, bonfires, etc.). So even if you're going to read that much into a simple idiom, it's well within the realm of possibility that both needles and hay exist on Okoto.
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No, they're on the actual boxes, including the ones we've had so far. Usually they're not that pronounced, because that's the surface the boxes sit on, but if you look at one of the boxes to the current sets the same "tab" will be there.
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Is everyone forgetting that the Manas had treads? The walking Doo Head is a heck of a lot more interesting than the Manas. And its legs have much more in common with the Boxor, all things considered.
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Love you Deevee. I often prefer a non-set style for Lego media because in a strictly realistic style, you generally see fewer original characters and subjects, since most artists are not in fact MOCists and designing custom builds is outside their wheelhouse. Heck, even when you DO see original subjects (like various scenery elements in the Mata Nui Online Game), such objects often use non-real pieces or parts in non-production colors. A more abstract style means that, should you want to build an object from that comic/animation/game/whathaveyou, there's more room for creative interpretation and part substitutions without the end product looking any less accurate than the set-based designs from the same media. That said, it would indeed be terrible if the quality was like those horrible, clearly-traced Bionicle comics that surfaced earlier this year. But I don't think that's likely to happen at all.
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You mean the Pharaoh's Quest Staff? Because it was introduced for that theme a full year before it was used for Loki. I'm glad to see it reused for this theme, since it has a nice Elven feel. As a side note, Skyra (the "Queen lady") kind of reminds me of Emmeryn from Fire Emblem: Awakening, at least as far as her appearance is concerned (her personality couldn't be more different).
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So in case people missed the news, a site has put up a lot of the finalized pics of summer sets. Here's their category for Elves: http://www.brincalandia.pt/loja/lego/elfos/ Or if you wanted direct links to the pics: 41077, 41078
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Neither movie's sets will be a subtheme of The Lego Movie, whether or not they replace their respective theme's main sets for that wave, because neither movie is branded as "The Lego Movie: (subtitle)" or anything like that. And I would fully expect the sets for at least one wave of 2017 Ninjago to be based on the movie. It just doesn't make sense for Lego to run two Ninjago themes concurrently, not when they'd have a significant chance of cannibalizing each other's sales.
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The new elements aren't on LDD, but luckily the only Elves parts notably absent from LDD relies on are either figures/figure accessories (not a huge priority when trying to build a structure), printed parts (easily substituted, and not hard to imagine), and the new Elves fence piece (for which the classic fence is perfectly adequate as a substitute). There are a few parts from other themes that I wouldn't mind having, such as the new flame pieces from Chima, but for the most part the current selection is plenty, at least for brainstorming. I've got a pretty snazzy lighthouse in the works. I'm happier with it than I had been for my other Elves MOCs, so I'll probably put together a Bricklink order sometime soon.
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There are some very clear architectural motifs in the sets for this year, actually. The defining features are gothic arches for windows and doors, steep peaked roofs with a gentle convex curve, and buildings and structures that are integrated with their natural environment. I've sketched all sorts of ideas for Elves MOCs on Lego Digital Designer. But I have to choose whether to try building one of those physically, or whether I should try to design something different. And either way, we'll likely have to make a Bricklink order or two to get the parts we need.
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I don't know if we can bet on the new update featuring parts from unreleased sets. Just because we've SEEN them is not a guarantee that they'll be available on the program. In fact it's almost always the case that we'll only get parts from currently available sets (and sometimes not even all of those). I doubt we'll see the Star Wars Constraction parts this time around, let alone the parts from the unseen Episode VII sets. I share your hope for minidoll parts, though. Those things are long overdue, and hopefully the Elves theme will bump up their priority. -
Incredible! I bet they're glad they found that crystal before a rock monster did.
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These are somewhat nice... but you may have added too much detail to them. Things like extremely thin linework or gradient shading aren't that natural a look for minifigures, and they end up giving the figs a sort of "uncanny valley" effect. I feel like the figures would look better if you had kept the level of detail similar to that of the minidolls themselves—or, considering minifigures with colored eyes rarely look natural, even lowered the level of detail to better match them to traditional figs.
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That's the real reason a blanket ban wouldn't work. From what's failed so far, it seems that the likely issue is a disconnect between what Lego Ideas can deliver and Nintendo's standards for character portrayals—currently existing hair/hat elements likely aren't "on-model" enough for Nintendo's approval. But even that's not a total barrier for Lego Ideas projects. It's possible that a project like this one that is not minifigure- or character-based could pass muster. In fact, that kind of project is probably the best hope for people who do want a minifig-based Zelda theme eventually, since like Minecraft, a successful Ideas set could pave the way for a full theme with a budget to match.
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I emailed Customer Service (on Superkalle's suggestion) and the representative who emailed me back confirmed that an update is in the works and should be available soon, but could not share a specific date (probably for the best—no need to get people's hopes up in the event of a last-minute delay). I was generally impressed by the promptness and thoroughness of the response to my specific question, so I'll probably start using email to contact customer service about things like this in the future.
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Love the look of Obi-Wan. Not totally fond of Grievous, but not necessarily upset with him, either (even if he's a bit of a mess he uses some neat ideas, including being the first set to use both ball cups on the conjoined beast foot). And those parts! Holy moley. I don't plan to get these sets, but maybe I should—I still regret not getting sets like some of the Super Heroes Ultrabuilds or Legends of Chima figures, based on the parts alone. The currently revealed figures are all specific characters. But if the sets are successful I would not be surprised to see them branch out into other types of figure, which could potentially include generic troops like Stormtroopers and Battle Droids (I'm assuming that's what you were asking). Personally, I think a co-pack of a CCBS C-3PO and a more Technic-based R2-D2 would be awesome.
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While I'm sure some characters could be made to work, others would be far more questionable. Take Nick Bluetooth for example. Could a shell be introduced with the intention of replicating baggy blue jeans? And would it be worth it?
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I didn't mean to be rude. In the case of that bone case, it's a legitimate suspicion, since it's very clearly lighter than the bone it's attached to (which itself has only come in black). It's not clear that it's light gray specifically, but it's either that, dark gray, or possibly even silver (like the Skull Villains' torso bones, which caused similar confusion early on), and whichever one it was would be new would be new. The friction joints, on the other hand, are a much less sure bet. Actually, it seems upon closer examination that it might be more than just a trick of the light—the bone that the extenders are connected to seems to catch the light differently in different spots, so perhaps those 9M bones could actually be Titanium Metallic. That would explain the ambiguity, since Titanium Metallic would be very likely to appear slightly darker than Dark Stone Grey, while still very clearly not being black.
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We need a Lego set reveal drinking game. Drink when people assume a gray part is a new recolor based solely on the lighting!
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If only some of those shells were smaller, so they could just be swapped easily for Pohatu's silver shells... but it's still a fantastic selection.
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LDD Help: Parts don't fit?
Lyichir replied to asj410's topic in Digital LEGO: Tools, Techniques, and Projects
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Friends/Elves + Chima = Fabuland 2? Hear me out... [Pic]
Lyichir replied to danth's topic in Special LEGO Themes
This MOC kinda scares me, no offense. It doesn't help that you've picked one of the creepier Chima figs to mind the stall... an easygoing gorilla might fit in better. Also, did the animals in Fabuland have their own pets? The implications of the puppy off to the side are mildly uncomfortable. I wouldn't mind buying them, if the price is right! I love the mini-dolls, and have been looking into possibly getting into the customizing game. Mini-doll customization is a fairly new practice, so it might take some trial and error to get the results I want... so extras wouldn't bother me in the least. Also, the image of ANYONE just throwing away Lego makes me cringe. Din't yo' mama teach you better? -
I would expect that if we got Elves packs, we'd probably get the four main elf characters, like how Ninjago has already featured all four main Ninja. If they were released in waves, the first wave would probably include AT LEAST Naida and Aira, since those are the two who already have vehicles that could be adapted into mini-models. Emily Jones may or may not appear: her non-elemental magic might be hard to adapt for combat. But who knows? That gets me wondering if the new games will have any sort of elemental system like Skylanders. Such a system would have to incorporate the various elemental trees of several Lego brands: Ninjago, Elves, maybe even Bionicle. But it's probably more likely that elemental power would be mostly an aesthetic feature of standard sorts of attacks, like the other Lego games. At best, it might use specific elements for puzzles, like allowing fire-based characters to light candles or torches.
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Wouldn't be practical. Firstly, because each base would still have to be designed with a specific character in mind. Secondly, because its audience would be much more limited (only appealing to people who already had the figure in question). Thirdly, because it would divide the audience of the set with both the base and the figure (because suddenly a percentage of the people who wanted Kai for their game would have another cheaper option, making it so that neither set would sell as well as the single option would otherwise). And fourth, because it would eliminate a large part of the "draw" of the figures in general—subverting the "toys to life" illusion (since people with just the base and not the figure could still use the characters) and eliminating a large part of what makes the fun packs "Lego" (by offering a set with no building potential). I can't believe how many people I've seen complaining about having to purchase a figure they already own to get a pack they want, when from my perspective that's just something you sometimes have to do. For instance, with this current wave of Ninjago sets, to get Krait I had to purchase a set with either standard Kai or Tournament Kai—both of whom I already had from larger sets featuring other exclusive figs. The same has applied to numerous other figs from past Ninjago waves or even other themes. This is really no different—if you want one part of the set (the electronic base), you need to accept that it comes with other components, some of which are not necessarily going to be one-of-a-kind or new to you. This isn't directed at the user I quoted, by the way, who seems to have just asked an honest question—it's more a general observation.
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I can't refute all of these right now so I'm going to focus on the one. Creating a full range of sizes of new shells would be the OPPOSITE of cost-effective compared to a single new detail element. Yes, they'd need to include fewer parts per set (which, by the way, is generally perceived as a bad thing—buyers like getting more parts). But the cost of a single new mold represents a much bigger expense than the simple inclusion of an additional part in a set. New molds cost tens of thousands of dollars apiece to design, engineer, and produce. And you're suggesting creating a full range of modular sizes to replace the existing shells. That goes against the entire design principle of the CCBS— the full range of basic beams and shells was designed with the intention of being able to expand possibilities with add-ons. It looks great, but as someone who ordered a bunch of them for that reason—it's not as great as it seems. It covers up the majority of useful connection points on pretty much every style of torso shell, while only offering a few less useful add-on connections in exchange. Contrast that with the traditional torso shell designs, which only use one connection point while still allowing parts to be attached from behind on any of the remaining ball joints or technic holes.
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Sorry, you're wrong. No one alleged that Lego isn't caring about the theme beyond how to make it profitable. They've put a ridiculous amount of effort into the design and promotion of the theme. At the same time, they're not being as flagrantly wasteful as the original theme. What new parts, specifically, do you think they should have made? Because the reuse of standardized shells and beams was the entire purpose of the CCBS. The new Bionicle sets do have a similar aesthetic to other CCBS-based themes, of course—but it was DESIGNED for that look. Just because it doesn't cover every set with excessive detail doesn't mean that it's "not Bionicle" or "cheap" or that they "didn't care". No one's making excuses—we're explaining why what you seem to expect from the sets is impractical, unrealistic, and based largely on the classic theme's mistakes. I think you would qualify more as "making excuses"—you clearly don't like the sets, and that's okay! But you're trying to brand them as objectively bad just to justify your personal dislike.