Ardelon

Bummer about a new F1 series. If only TLG would remove it from the CMF theme, then they could do as many F1 series as they like or a contractually obliged to, and i wouldn't care. I wonder if all our anecdotal experiences are somehow all black swans, and the series was actually a runaway hit...

I suppose Im glad the Sea Serpent is recognizably based on the original one - mostly as belonging to the Black Knights. Not that I ever buy sets based on a GWP, but hopefully it makes a Black Knights return more likely than if they had made it for a current faction (though that did not pan out with the Dragons Masters GWP, so I dunno).

I can only assume that the absence of Mr Krabs (and other top-tier characters) means that a Krusty Krab set is given. Of course, TLG has surprised us with omissions before... No strong opinion on old vs. new Patrick.

I wonder whether it could still be called a Sea Serpent remake though if it will have updated factions. Like, would it have a printed sail, whether for the Black knights or any replacement faction? Or would it feature a brickbuilt sail like the Creator pirate ships? Will it feature the same color scheme if it is for a new faction? There are only so many changes the designers can make before it stops being the Sea Serpent.

For me, the major issue is that they are missing some purple or green printing. Not that I think they'll give us such a variant, it was just a bit of a let-down for me when the pigeon was first unveiled...

Well, You had me fooled at least! Of course I was a bit disappointed that a LEGO creator would leave the physical world for the digital, but all artists can choose their own medium, so I guess it would be fine either way...

The rationalizations of compliance and cost-effectiveness seem to me to be undercut by the fact that the current model has been working for years and i don't remember any huge scandals about tax fraud being linked to BL or its users' stores, nor am I aware that the expenditure on experts in local put any dent into TLGs growth into the world largest toy company. I assume these expenditures must be minuscule to the point of being negligible, like firing a few gardeners or cafeteria workers, compared to the massive earning of TLG. And i would think these expenditures are counterbalanced by the positive global image of Lego as a toy that everyone everywhere can enjoy, an image that this step would undercut.

Huh, I just recently found out this thread existed and was surprised there was so little talk of this set in the Sci-Fi forum. Should have occurred to me sooner, but for some reason I expected it would get the LotR treatment on EB. Anyway: nice set, though out of my price range; the angular or studded nature doesn't bother me - this still LEGO after all. Minifigs look great, my one substantial dislike is Data's eyes - they should have made them normal IMO. And that phaser is just weird. Also not sure about the uniform colors - the red and blue should have been darker shades, and the ops division should have been greener (though I don't know if there is a better color in the current palette). GWP is nothing to chase after, its nice there is a minifig-scale shuttle, though I'm not really a fan of Ro - she was a bit too abrasive for my taste. But it's all good, especially for those who will be glad to get her.

I too am surprised at the lack of buzz about this set upon release. Apparently, people are not very impressed, and everything that could have been said, was already said upon reveal. Doesn't bode well for the set (and by extension for the concept of Castle-in-Creator) - assuming, of course, that AFOL netizens are representative of the reception of this set by the general buying public.

Don't forget a racing train and a stuntz train... as well as trains for less frequently seen subthemes such as a postal train, banking train or garbage/recycling train. Or how about a pizza or coffee shop train?

I would have probably voted for the Bulls separately given the option. But its all good - I liked the KK1 subtheme; sure the builds were simplistic, but I liked the new parts and the concept of the bulls as a less established faction, without a castle but only a siege camp in the forest. Rather a shame we didnt get proper footsoldiers for either of the factions.

Maybe the unicorn (and ponies) are set to appear in whatever "action and adventure" theme will replace Dreamzzz and MK? They would seem to be better geared to a girl-oriented minidoll theme, but TLG might be experimenting...

As could Nick's ruff, or even his whole ensemble.

Indeed the posts are very well written, in addition to the models being very well built.

Maybe Weathertop? Not really a set clamoring for a remake, but I think one that could both benefit from it (compared to what we got last time) and be another breather after one or two bigger set.