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SirBlake

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  1. SirBlake
    What is the largest, most expensive art piece so far? I could really see a large map with micro scale builds for the major locations.
  2. SirBlake
    Once again, apples and oranges. The two form factors are just too dissimilar. If it truly came down to a 1:1 matchup, Lego would crush games workshop. Nothing against them, but the entire market for small, detailed gaming figurines is dwarfed by the scale of Lego.
  3. SirBlake
    Wow, that is seriously disappointing, lol.
  4. SirBlake
    First of all, I think it’s really apples and oranges. If you want accuracy and variety, you’re not in the market for Lego minifigs, period. Lego is pretty much it’s own category, but best fits the “construction toy” label, though I do see where it can tread on an action figure license. That’s why Star Wars minifigs have to be packaged with construction elements for battle packs. So it doesn’t step on Hasbro toes. Secondly, I’ll reference the original 2012+ LotR minifigs as exhibit A: how well do the minifigs do justice to the characters? In my estimation, very, very well. I’ve got the whole Fellowship in front of me right now, and they really are nice. Just look at Boromir. It’s sooo good!
  5. SirBlake
    I like the 2nd Age idea. We really need a Mûmakil and at least the gate of Minas Tirith in addition to the balrog. I think those are the biggest missed opportunities of the original line. As far as the “gimmick” sets, if I’m honest with myself, I think it has real potential. If they offered the Red Book of Westmarch that opened to reveal a map of Middle Earth… I’d freakin’ love that. Or Sting. Or Star-Wars-style helmets like Theoden’s helm or an Uruk-Hai? Oh man, that could be cool.
  6. SirBlake
    Are you sure about that? I thought it was a conflict with the action figure license, similar to with Star Wars/Hasbro. With no active action figure license these days, I would hope that would open up the door for Lego.
  7. SirBlake
    BrickHeadz bore me, so that's a little unfortunate, but the fact that the license is revived is good news. Fingers crossed that more is coming.
  8. SirBlake
    It was decided way back when (I think correctly) that the Venn diagram showed more overlap in historic themes than it did for the normal licensed audience.
  9. SirBlake
    Love all of this! Great parts usage on those minifigs too.
  10. SirBlake
    Good question. Hard to imagine what’s going on there.
  11. SirBlake
    That would be appreciated.
  12. SirBlake
    Agreed on all points. That’s nice to hear that the scale is so affordable. I guess that’s my new backup plan, lol.
  13. SirBlake
    I think there are a lot more people interested in the CMF line than Vidyo. I don’t plan to invest in a scale that accurate, but I REALLY don’t plan on buying truly blind CMF’s, so if TLG is so short sighted that they don’t include some sort of code, and they decide to offer something that I desperately need for my collection, I would have to seriously consider it.
  14. SirBlake
    These are fantastic! So much to like about these. I particularly like the size that most are built in. I also like the way your bases are built. I tend to struggle with making that transition and this gives me some ideas.
  15. SirBlake
    Love all of this! I'll have to spend some more time with it to determine my favorite parts, but for now "wow!" covers it.
  16. SirBlake
    I think that’s a nice way to expand it. For myself, I’m interested in the exercise of expanding it, but it’s already so big, I don’t have anywhere big enough to put such a thing.
  17. SirBlake
    Nothing there for me, but it's been a good couple of years and I don't feel like complaining, lol. Thanks for the list.
  18. SirBlake
    I’m curious, you’ve used the large Ninjago City set as an example of a bigger set that’s very well done. Have you seen more XLing of that set?
  19. SirBlake
    I had good luck early on, but found a fresh box at Kohl’s (first time for that one) and two at the same Walmart. I’ve heard reports at Target but I quit searching a couple of weeks ago. I’m in North Texas.
  20. SirBlake
    This is a fun build. The facade idea is a really strong one. Good for backdrops and a good reminder that not everything needs to be a full build with detailed interior. I really like the figs too. The Yoda torso is perfect for that.
  21. SirBlake
    That’s very cool. Beyond my programming skills, but you’ve really taken the guess work out of it. I need to try to set this up.
  22. SirBlake
    That’s the truth. That’s why I put a lion knights archer at the top of my list on the guessing game thread. They’d sell like crazy.
  23. SirBlake
    Probably so! I have a funny story on this one. My daughter and I have always bonded over music. She has great taste and appreciates all genres. I was going through the Depeche Mode catalog to share that band with her some years ago (she’s 16 now) and it seemed like every song was about bondage, lol. So I played the Cure for her instead.
  24. SirBlake
    Very cool! That album artwork is burned into my brain from my 9th grade self, lol. You did a great job on this.
  25. SirBlake
    Hah! Fair enough. It’s your armor sir. ;)
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