Imho nexo knights is the worst thing that could have happened to classic lego castle.
Of course lego is running a business and they need to make a product that will sell well. apparently classic castle, pirates or western (themes that I would like to see) are not profitable. nowadays its about over the top action, genre-blending and cross media franchises.
I dont think lego is to blame for making the right business decisions, and definitely not because I had missed out on so many historic sets and now cannot build a medieval village because of a severe lack of villagers, etc.
Lego is Imho least reaponsible for this trend. If nk was that bad it wouldnt sell. it seems, however, to appeal to children and apparently to some adults as well.
But lets be honest about, do we really need a new classic castle, pirates or western line?
Sure, I would like that very much.
But am I really interested in the builds or the play functions? probably not....
Isnt it all about the minifigs? I just buy sets because of the minifigs, oven overpaid to get the lone ranger train, definitely not to get a seventh tonto or the lone ranger. do I play with the train? no. maybe I will build a western train in the future, though.
Imho lego should continue the way they are doing their business but also give heed to what adult fans want.
If designing and producing a classic line is too expensive or less profitable and even kely not to appeal to adult (castle 2013 is a majot example) at all. lego should produce historic minifig series. i know some amazing figs have been included in the cmf line but thats getting like two or three figures per theme each year is far from satisfying. I would really appreciate that. an advent calendar with historic figs spanning all kinds of themes would be awesome as well. one can only wish...
Just btw what are the odds? are we getting anything historic next year at all besides cmf 17 which should definitely have one or two figs at least...
