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Backed the earlier failed campaign and have just backed the re-launched campaign. It looks like they have now hit their funding target with 9 days to go - so fingers crossed it is definitely happening. Can't wait to get my hands on it and start playing around. This has so much potential for Lego train builders

Very nice MOC - great to see a Middle East themed diorama and cool concept with the portals How did you get the colour variations for the water? Are those trans plates over a painted base?

Sure. But a third of the range - all discounted at the same time + triple VIP points?

Wow - these are great!! I think the Necromancer and Cthulhu are my favourites. Thanks for sharing :)

I'd agree with points 2 and 3 but not necessarily with point 1. I don't think the quality of the designers work per se has been an issue but the restrictions placed on them in terms of piece count and unique pieces across the range (probably for commercial reasons). It does make you wonder how a company like playmobil can seemingly afford to give their designers more leeway though TLG also seem to have been doing a lot of offers on their Nexo Knight range through their website/stores recently. In the UK about a third of the entire range is currently discounted on their website (+ triple VIP points at the moment). I don't think I've ever seen such extensive discounting across a range before (with the possible exception of Chima) I do hope the rumours of Nexo Knights demise are true (I really dislike it as a theme) but wouldn't want TLG to abandon historic / fantasy themed sets completely - which they may well do if Nexo Knights has been a big failure. IMO, they just need to revert to more traditional/established historic and fantasy designs rather than constantly trying to invent new cross media intellectual property.

I think I like your second list better :) Love the idea of including individual mythological figures in a series like this. I know they've dabbled with this in the past (Poseidon, Medusa) but imagine the possibilities if they did a few of these historic/fantasy minifigure series with a handful of gods/goddesses/heroes included in each. The beauty of it is they have backstories and recognition almost as good Marvel/DC but without the licensing issues. If anyone else is considering posting a list here btw - please do (even if it's less than 16 figs). I'll compile a "most wanted" list based on the responses here in a week or so. I might even send it to TLG !

Nice!

I just googled the current Playmobil historic sets and WOW - they're fantastic. Not patronising or dumbed down - just really well thought through with a genuine historic vibe. Why can't TLG do something like that? Kids would lap it up (the intelligent ones anyway) and it would be a historic MOC'ers dream

Don't worry too much about repeats of stuff that's already been posted here - this is a dream line up remember :) The only rule really is to avoid figs that TLG have already provided in a collectible series Depending on how many people post lists - I might compile a "top 16" and add it to the original post. If anyone is hesitating because they don't want to list 16 figs - that's cool too. Just post however many you like

Same here - especially if he came as pictured with an axe, a sword and a shield for max flexibility :) Honestly, It's a no brainer to have this type of series if you think about it. There would be so much appeal for anyone even remotely interested in army building that TLG would clean up. Good call on Red Sonja btw. Would buy that minifig in a heartbeat

Like it - nice list! Here's mine: Firstly, a selection of historic warriors - ideal for army building: 1- Greek Hoplite 2- Persian Immortal 3- Huscarl 4- English Longbowman 5- French Revolutionary Soldier 6- British Redcoat 7- American G.I. Then a few general historic figures: 8- Roman Senator 9- Native American Shaman 10- Bishop 11- Japanese Courtier And finally, some fantasy figures 12- Female Dwarven Warrior 13- Skeleton Warrior 14- Orc (Warcraft style) 15- Paladin 16- Dark Elf

Given the recent rumour of the Series 18 collectible minifigure series being a themed "costume party" series, and the Monsters theme from a few years back, TLG seem to be open to having a themed minifigure series. With the current drought in traditional historic and fantasy minifigures without a current Castle or LOTR like theme, could this be the answer to our prayers? I ask you to indulge in a bit of light hearted speculation and put together your dream list of up to 16 historic and/or fantasy minifigures you would like to see. I will add my own list later today Who knows, TLG may even read this thread and take notice!

It does seem like a strange decision. Golden opportunity for them to make the FD and clean up in terms of sales and they chose to make the Silent Mary instead. Hopefully they've got a surprise lined up for us later in the year - there is that missing zombie shark after all...

Yep - look on the bright side :) Hopefully if this set sells well we'll get the 2000-3000 piece Flying Dutchman that most fans want

To be fair to TLG - they were kind of limited by the look of the actual ship in the movie. For me, they chose the wrong ship - I would much rather have seen them release the Flying Dutchman. This is the ship we have for now though and honestly the more I look at it, the more it's growing on me. Will def pick it up although I'll probably mod it by adding a few well placed hull sections, a decayed cargo hold/cabins below deck (looks like there's room) and possibly some proper cannons (although that might change the look too much)

That's a bit harsh, it has some really nice details (those awesome sails for example). The build below the deck looks a bit meh though - especially those mini cannons. Will have to see some more pics but will likely pick it up. I mean it's a big new Pirates set after a long drought.... Def not a full hull but a few well placed intact hull pieces would make it look better I think

@Duq / @peterab - good point. I hadn't thought of it from the perspective of how long the starter train sets stay on sale for. Makes sense if they're positioning the line as a low volume slow burner. Still think UCS train sets could potentially have broad appeal though. Possibly wishful thinking though :)

There are a lot of AFOL Pirates fans out there... For that market, if there's going to be a limited line, I think most people would want a big ticket ship rather than 4-5 smaller sets. By the way, if you're after a relatively cheap Jack Sparrow minifig - the 30131 polybag goes for about £7 on eBay

A lot of people say that, but how niche is it though? They currently have 3 train starter sets on sale in the $150-$200 range. Why would they do that if trains were a really niche market? I think $150-$200 is actually the sweet spot for starter sets and they could easily go up to $250 for a flagship/expert/UCS train set. I also think a big ticket set like that would actually draw in *more* train fans. Personally speaking, I've bought all sorts of random $250 sets in the past just because they seem cool (the latest example being Big Ben). Why wouldn't other AFOLs do the same for a really nice train set?

Re- releases of those classic sets would be fantastic for people who missed out, but I would be equally happy with completely new creator expert type sets. Just something more detailed than we get in the endless starter sets really

I'm not sure how well a mega "starter" set like that would do. Lego already seem to have hit a sweet spot in terms of size / complexity / price with their current starter sets. That's why we have 3 of them on sale at the same time :) I would much rather see them fill out the line with individual locos, carriages/wagons and buildings in the $30 - $100 range. That would allow kids and adults alike to add to their starter sets according to their own budget. At the top end, I'd love to see them add a flagship "UCS" set every 2-3 years at $250+ to anchor the line (like pretty much every other theme these days). They could use the huge piece count this allows to produce a really outstanding, detailed loco and 3-4 carriage/wagon set, top notch railway building set (imagine getting Grand Central, St Pancras or Gare du nord :) or even a niche system that would appeal to enthusiasts (e.g. monorail, light railway, subway, tram)

Yep - I'd be very happy with a re-release of the Metroliner or Santa Fe :)

Mine are stored in the bottom 3 drawers of this unit from Ikea (http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/products/storage-furniture/drawer-units-storage-cabinets/alex-drawer-unit-on-castors-white-art-40196241/) - two for locos and carriages/wagons and one for track/accessories. I have to store some of the locos on their side rather than upright due to the height, but otherwise it's a good solution that allows you to store quite a lot. Keeps them relatively dust free and out of the light too.

eh? I said 60169 might be a good accompaniment for 60052 not 7939 Those 10x6 containers would easily fit two to a flatbed wagon

Less is more eh? :) TBH - I'd be happy be with a really well executed Silent Mary alone.