Retrocity

I like the Slopes Curved best followed by Slopes (PoBB) , but I have a soft spot for the Vintage/Classic looks as well.

I recently started playing D&D in the past several years after some friends invited us to join their group, so this is cool to see. I actually am playing a green Dragonborn Paladin currently and use a Lego figure as my mini (uses the CMF Green dragon head and BAM green wizard torso/skirt as the main parts; have some upgrades to armor/weapons sitting in my PAB cart currently). Also built a dice tower, but have some parts waiting in my PAB cart to get everything aligned from a color perspective. It definitely sounds like there will be a lot of good parts included that should work for a lot of builds even if not interested in the license. I probably would've been interested in at least some regardless of if I actually played. As someone more recently exposed to D&D, but not having much prior knowledge, I was surprised to see there are LOTS of products being made tying into the theme, some being more upscale as well (liquor and candles were two that I read about recently). Add in all the customized items people buy for their game night (dice, minis, ect...) and the success that Baldur's Gate 3 has been having, I would think that Lego expects these should be very popular.

After seeing the higher resolution pictures, I think the minifigure selection is great. Some great torso prints and those are a lot harder to come by compared to adding in some extra animals/trees. While I really would've liked a few more animals like the cow, I'm sure the price of the set would've went up accordingly. I do think the reduced amount of animals/minifigures makes the outdoor market portion look a little sparse compared to the original leaked photo. I might have to build another small merchant stand to add in along with any additional animals. I'm glad a snagged a few more sheep in the fall on PAB. I too, debated on getting the Mountain Fortress today, but ended up not getting it (the site being down at 11 and then having a dentist appointment and work to catch up on after made me think about it too much). I really liked the look and it was probably my favorite build out of all the BDP sets so far, maybe I'll end up parting it out down the road since most pieces should be easily available.

The buildings look good, some differences from the leaked photo. It feels less busy, maybe because it looks like we lost a tree or two and there's some rearranged items. I'm ok with less animals than the leak, but they really cut them out. I figure the goat won't be that expensive on PAB eventually to get more, but really would've liked another cow or to at least gotten two goats in a set this size. Surely the budget could've given even one horse. Waiting to see the details inside and the torsos. What is on the crook's torso?? Probably just trying to visualize a Wolfpack logo from the blurry photo, but maybe?

I finally was able to build my copy today. I enjoyed most of the building process. There’s a lot of rock work building up the base, but I didn’t find it all that repetitive. It was an enjoyable build on a cold Saturday. I’ve slowly been acquiring some extra pieces for a long standing project to make a modernized Rock Island Refuge (my first pirate set). While I have already started on the base (currently on hold while getting more pieces), I did find some techniques from the Eldorado build helpful for visualizing since the base from the original set is the same one (though my build will likely be slightly bigger). I can see the criticism that a lot of the pieces for the set went to building the old baseplate and better allocation of parts could’ve allowed some additional changes/details to the fort. If you were to ask me my main dislikes before building, just from looking at photos, I think most stemmed from little things like potentially swapping out some white bricks for yellow or making the dock brown. I voted for the docks in the poll before building. Other critiques would be things like more detail though I like to add things to most sets. After building, I would say my main criticism would be the size of the governor’s office. When put together like the original Eldorado, I think simply moving the cannon elsewhere and enclosing the newly open space might do the trick (along with some additional details). When displayed in the more modular form, it would need heavier modification which would make switching between the two displays more difficult. I am happy that an updated ship from Imperial Trading Post was included. I don’t have that set (maybe one day) and I always liked the boat from it. I do wish we had gotten a merchant figure. I would definitely buy more sails if they ever go on PAB to make another small ship in similar style. I do like the modular design with the idea that someone can build additional sections and add on to the fort. I’ve noticed criticism when compared to sets like PoBB. For me, it’s hard to directly compare to sets like PoBB since it was an IDEAS set and based on a fan design rather than completely designed in house. While it can turn into a modern BSB, the island version is a completely original design rather than a modernization/remake of an old Pirate base. That said, both are still official sets from the same theme. I think with likely different in house designers (And PoBB having a fan designer) and different goals leads to different styles. One thing I miss not being reused is the palm trees from PoBB. I’m fine with the ones used, but I enjoy the look of the newer ones a lot. One other thought, where’s the shark? Just feels wrong to not get a shark in a large pirate set. Overall, I was happy with the build and am happy to have the set. I always wanted the original Eldorado Fortress as a kid, but it was out of production before I could really have a chance to get it. I haven't put it next to PoBB yet to see it side by side for additional thoughts. I do have the LKC to eventually build as well, so maybe I’ll have some other thoughts after building that.

Scanned the box DataMatrix codes using an app with 100% success rate today. The info was linked on another post here but came from the Lego Reddit (which has all the unique codes listed). I seemed to have some trouble scanning the smaller codes, but I wasn’t too concerned about getting any of those today and focused on finding a Batlord, Goat Herder, and Barbarian. https://www.reddit.com/r/lego/s/imxeaAkkJD

Both models are great, but I really like the second build making it an inn. I ended up with two copies of the Workshop, and I may just have to make that inn with one of them (I am thinking of first making a larger set combining both to see what I can come up with).

The interior details of that MOC are what I was hoping we would get a little of in the remake. I wouldn't have expected it all, but even a table and some vials to give Majisto some equipment. It would have been easy to throw in a few current parts and not greatly add to the piece count or the perceived value of the set. I think that would have slightly made up for the lack of a shield and proper helmet. I get that they kept the build close to the original with slight updates, but additional detail would have been nice. Regardless, it's all customizable, I'll probably add some details over time. When I got sets as a kid in the 90s, I always wanted to add additional things to the builds. The big difference was that it wasn't easy to get extra parts back then. I actually wrote a letter to LEGO with a list of parts I wanted one time as part of a school project. The bulk of the letter was me suggesting new themes and asking other questions lol. I couldn't imagine if there was access to PAB, Bricklink, eBay, ect... then. Anyway, a while back I had seen green and gold colored dragon plumes and had been putting off ordering some. I added some blue ones as well and hopefully they will come about the same time as the set.

There is a Merlok figure from a Nexo Knights book that has a resemblance to Majisto as well. I didn't know this figure existed and randomly found the book with it last year in a buyout store and scooped it up for like $5. https://nexoknights.fandom.com/wiki/The_Book_of_Knights

I was hoping for a shield, that’s the disappointment for me. I understand the disappointment with Majisto receiving an unprinted torso and legs again. At the least, there are alternatives like the BAM parts that shouldn’t be expensive to obtain if it is a big deal. I guess to me, if the choice was a new printed torso for Majisto or a new printed Dragon knight torso for the knight(s), I’m picking the Dragon torso (saying this before we actually see what it looks like). I look at it from the perspective that the beard will cover a fair amount of the torso anyway. I hope the helmet is in black, I’ll probably swap it out for one if it isn’t. I did that for the Castle in the Forest Black Falcons that had the silver helmets. I’ll wait for the official unveil for any other thoughts, I still plan to pick it up with Eldorado Fortress.

Good catch. I just saw the red and yellow and thought it was the Dragon Masters cape, was looking at mine a few days ago lol. Should've realized it wasn't as detailed.

It also looks like the woman is wearing the Dragon Masters cape. I doubt we'd get a cape and plumes in a GWP, but there's definitely some foreshadowing in the video.

I was looking at the picture from the survey again this morning after the additional news. I don't recall seeing this mentioned before, but the more left of the two sheep looks different. The face is white and it looks like it has horns. Things can change for sure from the survey, but maybe we're getting a ram as well? If they're referring to the inn as The Broken Axes Inn, I wouldn't be surprised to see Crusader Axe torsos for the knights (especially since we have the shield already). If it's an extension of the castle, it would make sense, since they would potentially be different rank/type of soldiers. I would love to see some new Black Knights at some point (would be cool to see them make a Black Knight logo shield torso), but it's sounding unlikely in this set. It would be cool if the crook is an updated Wolfpack figure. It fits the "crook" persona more than a Forestman in my opinion if it's thought of as a malicious person. Hope the jester makes the cut as well to the final set.

So many great entries in this. It's hard to pick just 5 per category. Main Building Category: 1. Rock Island Refuge by CaptainDarkNStormy 2. Caribbean Shipyard by Cincinnati 3. The Lost Lagoon by The Brick Stop 4. Cutless Reach by LetsBrick 5. Saber Island 2023 by TomSkippy Mini Building Category: 1. Shipwrecked Survivor by Nyugvo6 2. Captain's Cabin by MontyMatte 3. Buried Treasure 6235 - Remake by Omby54 4. Fortune Idol by Oky 5. King Kahuka's Outrigger Boat by Kritch

Series 24 gave us a Classic Spaceman in Brown and a Falconer. Two figures that can fit in with the Galaxy Explorer and Lion Knights Castle. My prediction is we’ll get a figure that can go with the Eldorado Fortress. Hoping it’s a sailor/trader, a modernized version of the ascot sailor/“Steve” to go with the trading ship that was included from the Imperial Trading Post.

I would like to participate in this.

I’m holding off for the Majisto GWP. No knock on the set, I’m just patient and can generally wait for things. I ended up getting the Blacktron Cruiser off of eBay for a great price and if I hadn’t, would probably get 10320 during that promotion if it would be in stock. If we get printed elements for a Dragon Master/Knight in the Majisto set, maybe an indicator that they will be used in the rumored Medieval Market Village. From what I remember, Dragon Masters never had a small triangular shield (just the large oval shield). The few sets where they had one, they just used the small shield in the Black Knight's colors (blue dragon instead of green). It would be cool to see that shield in the proper color scheme.

It's not officially unveiled, so I don't believe the image can be shared. It's part of the new Disney Castle and pictures are in the usual places for leaks.

I’ve been wanting to make some of the characters from the LEGO Pirate comic that did not appear in any sets to go with the upcoming Eldorado Fortress remake along with some projects I’ve been trying to accumulate parts for. It looks like we are getting a light yellow dress with the upcoming Snow White minifigure that would match the character from the comic. I don’t know of a good match as far as a torso though. Does anyone know of one that may work?

Looks great. The one major change/addition that I was hoping for was the addition of a ship similar to the one from Imperial Trading Post. Really happy to see that. Would’ve liked a few civilians, but the new torso (I think it’s new?) on the female pirate looks awesome and can easily be used for merchants. Surprised they went with black over brown for the dock.

This is very exciting! My first big set as a kid was Rock Island Refuge and that was my only source of blue coats for the longest time as the red coats were already out when I got the set. I used to look at Eldorado Fortress and Caribbean Clipper in the shop at home magazines wishing I had them, but they were no longer in production at that point. I’ve slowly collected the smaller sets over the past so many years and just finally got the Caribbean Clipper this past fall. Looking forward to being able to add the Eldorado Fortress remake. I’d love to see a small trading ship added in like the one in Imperial Trading Post, but maybe I can just build one to add to the set.

This is great. Love the color scheme and the details. Already supported it a while back, but happy to see that it continues to quickly gain support. I always wished the Imperial Armada faction would've gotten a larger base during their run.

I think there are 6 of the classic Lion shields, 3 each of blue and yellow. Looks like two above the castle gate, two held by knights, and two in the armory. Would've been cool to get one of each of the 4 shields from the Yellow castle, maybe they'll save the other for something else eventually. It does look like there will be a Lion Knight/Crusader's shield with the axes as well, I think that was only on torsos in the past?

Looks like two new pirate mini figures have showed up in BAM stations. One is a captain, looks like the chest is a slight recolor of Captain Redbeard's chest from Barracuda Bay and the head looks to possibly be a slight recolor of the captain's head from the creator Pirate Ship. The other is a female pirate with a slightly recolored chest of Lady Anchor from Barracuda Bay along with a recolored tricorn with hair (looks like it's light brown with reddish brown hair).

Mine shipped yesterday (had to call and update my payment info in the morning) and arrived today.