Retrocity

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.

Found them at Kohl's in the US.

Wow, thanks! That's one that I missed way back as I didn't know about the CMF series until the second series was out. I wonder if those parts are rotating back in or if that torso just happens to be a lone leftover.

I stopped in to pick up Santa's Sleigh yesterday and ended up making a figure pack as a lot of the new pieces were in the bin. I was really happy to randomly find one of the "Crusaders" shields from a while back (I didn't have any yet). Does anyone know if they rotated in some other older parts that weren't seasonal with the new ones? Hoping maybe there might be more as I couldn't find any last time. I noticed a torso that looked like it belonged to a Native American, but didn't have enough time to see if there were corresponding parts. I found a picture online, but the rest of the figure looked fairly random. Looks like it was released a year or two ago, but it's the first I've seen it. Anyone have any details on if there is a matching head, legs, and hair/hat?

Got my order from late September already today. Some random missing pieces from a few used sets I bought, and a few other odds and ends (sheep, new monkies and snake). Also just got another notification that the sheep are in stock again for U.S. bricks and pieces. I got four today in my order and really like them.

The sheep is in stock in the US. I received a notification late last night, looks like it’s still in stock as of 2:00 PM eastern. Was able to order a few.