LRDark

Thank you for all of the pictures that you've provided for us! I appreciate the one of Gandalf with Elizabeth's wig; I think it would look magnificent on him. You know, aside from the whole colour & beard issue.

As a fan of the films, and of ships in general, I'm really looking forward to watching this project grow! It looks like you're already off to a magnificent start with the hull! As for the decks, that's a toughie. If I were the one taking on this project, I think I would try doing a dark brown for every bit of decking in the usual pattern to mimick the appearance of real decking. From there, I think I would start by replacing some boards along the edges with a black to still give them the charred look, since, if I understand correctly, the Pearl is black due to being severely burned. I think the dark brown with bits of black on the edges would work nicely. Also, depending on how big this ship is going to be, putting some small touches of light grey or holes on the outer-most parts of the blackened boards would be good for looking like ash. The Black Pearl, while fantastic in the films, is only such because it's an actual character. She's a rather boring ship when it comes to appearance, which is only amplified in Lego due to the limited selection of shades. I think the best way to combat this is to give it details that, while not directly from the film, still give it the same characterization. Good luck, Ben King!

This polybag makes me wish I had use for ghosts

Thank you, DaleDVM, and Whitefang for the info! I didn't think this one would be glued, but I'm a little pessimistic, so the thought of glued pieces crossed my mind I'll agree that the chess set doesn't seem to be a last-minute decision. It seems as if historical lines have all had chess sets since Vikings (though that isn't too long), and this is just following that path. I'm fully happy with the figures provided, although I don't think I ever wanted that many of the Green Kingdom. I feel that it has an excellent selection of figures, even if it doesn't bring much new to the table; it seems exactly like the Kingdoms line to me.

I can't tell, but it looks like the Green "King" doesn't have a black beard like 7955 does. Also, now that I know what their "Queen" looks like, I'm going to have to change it on my own Kingdom's chess board... Ohh well. I can't imagine Lego listing a fake set in their shop

I don't know, I just read on Brickipedia that parts were glued. It might've just been the board or something; I don't really remember. Someone like Whitefang who owns everything might be able to give a real answer EDIT: After looking at the Viking Chess Set on Peeron, it seems as though the rooks are glued and the queens' torsos are glued to their dresses. I suspect it is to combat the pieces from detaching when they're making a move.

I was wondering if they'd be glued on account of the Vikings chess set having some parts glued, or so I have read. I wouldn't know fully though, since this will be my first Lego chess set purchase. I'm quite excited for it either way, as I love army building, yet don't have enough disposable income to support that through Bricklink. This thing will be fantastic

I believe my first was 6237 Pirates' Plunder sometime around 1993. I think it's an excellent small set, and it was what launched me into my hobby! I always used to call Rummy "Mr. Brown" and the guard "Mr. Black."

Mine is simple- self given initials, LR, after what my birth name means, followed by my surname, Dark

Hello, welcome to the forum I would imagine that the plastic used in it will be standard, although I don't know what the other chess sets were in the past. I'm just hoping there's no pink on the Red Kingdom's torsos and that the figures aren't glued.

It does say it comes with a storage box, but I don't think it will be as nice as the previous ones. I'm uncertain of the plastic base; I really like the old plastic cave that came in the Fright Knight's Traitor Transport set, but I don't see much use from this one aside from the chess base. Ohh well, a base it will remain for me. I shall also be picking one up in the future

As mainly a collector of Castle sets where I just enjoy the collecting and ranking of my minifigures, I use whatever minifigure Lego supplies in the set without making changes to it, even if I'm not fond of specific details; if there is a double-sided face, I use the most neutral or friendly. However, when I make my own figures, I don't use faces that I feel are overly expressive.

Indeed. I've heard that Lego fully supports the intentions of companies like Brickarms, and that when hiring new designers for their team, they specifically look for someone who does create their own molds or modifies existing ones.

I think that as long as the individual is fine with it, them manipulating Lego pieces shouldn't be held against their artistic license. I can understand the pain of seeing an expensive piece "ruined," though

I, for one, am a purist when it comes to my own MOCs, but I can appreciate people using custom parts. I feel that this appreciation lies in context of said part, however. I can enjoy a custom part a whole lot more if it is something simple, like cutting the wings off of Basil's bat helm, rather than a full-custom piece that makes a MOC feel as though the user couldn't think of an alternative. I actually really like the use of other, non-Lego parts, though, such as Brickforge or the train hobbyist pieces (Just not as much with a competing building brand). I think they're great to use, especially when you're only trying to highlight a specific model, and still want to give it a setting.

This is what I was thinking, especially after seeing the other review in which Boromir seems to have the standard longsword. She's a lucky gal...

I searched the topic and couldn't find any post asking this, but is Boromir's sword new mold? I think it's most visible around the 1:00 mark. It looks like a cross between the classic sword and the new longsword, but maybe it's just me. It doesn't look like that in any other place that I can recall, just this review.

I believe a large aspect in the confusion is that they've never really stated in words what their standards are before this, at least that I'm aware of. We all generally know what those standards are, and their list was used to get the general ideas across to nip the following projects posted in the bud. There are, of course, things about a line or license that can make or break those rules. As Cuusoo moves forward, they'll be able to expand on those standards as they see fit to add clarity to their meanings. Lego knows what it will or will not due, and I think they were just attempting to put their general no-nos in writing, which is a large task, as everything is open to interpretation by the reader. I agree, Yatkuu. It was a fantastic MOC, and I would've loved to own one. Maybe one day Lego will add more adult-oriented lines in terms of content under a different name other than "Lego," in order to separate itself from sets aimed at kids, where these standards can be lifted

Nice designs on that one! Supported. Any idea where Lego would start with that, though? I imagine the creator would have to provide a single brand or a list of potential brands, should this see 10k? I know they've done McDonalds as a set before, so that might be a good starting place. Still no mall, but those look like they'd work so well in just about any town. Thanks for the find

I would love to see some different looks to these characters in the future; I am quite thankful to have gotten two Three(?) different Frodo figs at least! Definitely spot-on

I'm jealous! I wish I didn't know I was getting the sets gifted to me so that I could've bought them when they first appeared How does it look on her? I can't imagine anything less than perfect. I really think they did a spot-on job with the new elf hair; I was worried, when this theme was still in speculation, that Legolas would have the regular Dumbledore mold.

Nothing has "flown past my head." I completely understand all of your arguments. I don't agree with them. There is a difference. I'm sure Lego knew that there would be a misconception about the Kimono Girl; I have no doubt about that. What matters here though is that she isn't a geisha. Lego isn't supporting the geisha. They're supporting traditional Japanese wear. The Winchester specifically advertises and supports Shaun of the Dead by title, and it is a model based on, arguably, the "worst" location in the film. There are so many things to be associated with the kimono girl, as lightningtiger pointed out, such as a wife, or any other Japanese female. This isn't a figure that every single user is going to associate with a prostitute, unlike The Winchester, where it would say right on the box: Shaun of the Dead. The association stems from the name. I never called anyone a pervert, nor have I made any mention of such. You can keep repeating "I associate it with a geisha, therefore it is a geisha!" Personally, I feel as though your line of thought is ridiculous. At least I'm siting sources and quoting official statements.

Actually, I don't believe I've ever stated any reason as to why they didn't name her "Geisha." I've only said that they didn't. I gave no reason as to why. I think someone else mentioned it, but I don't know off the top of my head if that's accurate or, if it is, who it was.

In terms of Pirates, Western, and Vikings? If so: all historical, so we can toss alcohol out (for shame). No sex or drugs are advertised in any of the sets from these lines in any way. Again, there is no killing in any of these lines either. The military is allowed (Cavalry/Redcoats), and they use prisons. There is no death shown of any kind.

What about this is frustrating you? This thread is about Lego's standards. Someone brought up a point about there being a "Geisha" minifigure; something that people associate with prostitution. In no way, shape, or form has Lego ever backed this up. She is the "Kimono Girl." She wears a kimono. She has a white face. Both of those are incredibly common traditional features. She has a biography relating to writing haiku poetry. Nothing about this is going against what Lego identifies as their standards. They shouldn't be barred from making traditional garb because some people view it as the garb of a prostitute. There is nothing wrong or hypocritical about having the Kimono Girl in Series 4.