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  1. Mr. Elijah Timms
    For those interested in REBELS, I took my son to Batman Day at. Barnes & Noble and instead stumbled onto the SW REBELS VISUAL GUIDE book. He's been drooling over the series ever since he's seen the trailer, so we sat down and thumbed through the whole book. The reason I'm sharing is that, besides the Ghost and Wookie ship, there were other vehicles previewed in the book that I bet will most likely show up as sets in the future. There was also a AT-BP (Battle Pod, I think), which is a variant of the AT-ST & had a new pilot design, speeders not unlike those in the Clone Wars (with that strange disk-like base in front of the rider), and an Imperial Freighter ship. Traditional TIEs and Star Destroyers will figure into the series as well. Also, it's worth noting that, at least according to the book, the Inquisitor will be piloting a TIE Advanced, just like Vader's in the OT.
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    I'm sure I'm in the minority, but the scale of the new UCS Tumbler just seems ridiculously off in comparison to the minifigs. I mean, at a quick glance that thing looks ALMOST 30 STUDS WIDE... It's a good thing Bats likes to drive this across rooftops, b/c there's not a layout on Earth with streets wide enough to fit that monstrous Batmobile!
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    I remember the new Kings Castle getting all this flak around here when it was first unveiled... I didn't get it then, I didn't understand it when I got mine, and to this day it just doesn't make sense to me. Sure, it's not an all-time "Best Ever Released" set, but I thought it was a very successful release and very substantial with comparison to the price point. If you can get it at a discounted price, I say jump on it, no doubt.
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    Lots of good sets out there in the wild...

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    EVERYTHING IS OVERPR-- I MEAN AWESO E

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    I can see Construction getting the royal treatment this year. I don't have a bulldozer in my collection, mostly because the scale of the last one was just humorously colossal in comparison to the figs. So that's good news, I suppose. I'm also curious about that snowblower-- there's a special bond between a man and his snowblower, and it needs to be expressed in Lego form! What I'm really REALLY hoping for next year is an updated service station/convenience store, hopefully in the $60USD range....
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    I must admit... I entirely blew this theme off when I first saw its unveiling. But HOLY CRAP INFEARNO IS THE COOLEST MINIFIG RELEASED IN YEARS!!!!! Great set too-- all those SuperHero collectors ought to just forget abut all the con & video game exclusive figs and just collect this theme instead for the villains alone! Hats off, Lego
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    He also had his own title in Marvel's 80's kids-targeted comic line STAR COMICS. Wake me when there's real Superhero news (YAWN)
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    You guys are acting like is a surprise that they've confirmed sets for Avengers 2... We've heard long ago that this is going to be one of, if not possibly the largest, most diverse and potentially most profitable licensing campaign in the history of movies. In short, A2 is going to be EVERYWHERE. In terms of Lego, I'm wondering if we'll get more than the traditional $10/20/40/50/80 price point breakdowns for the theme. And if we'll end up with as many Ultron figs as we did with Loki's last time.
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    Some people seem to forget how subjective Lego is as a hobby. What you might consider weak could be a treasure to someone else. I liked the pilot too. In fact that head is now the wise countenance of my Chief of Police.
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    Agree. Great build, esp. when you consider the piece count. I think the only thing I don't like about the Blackbird set is that it doesn't at all resemble the Blackbird as I recall. But yeah, a gorgeous design and, of course, the epic figures,
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    Have you guys been following this story about Marvel wiping out any and all appearances and/or references to he Fantastic Four in the comics? According to places like CBR, Marvel recently issued memos to all artists and creatives to refrain from using any of the FF characters or villains. Presumably it's further fire in the feud between them and 20th Century Fox over the movie rights to the Fantastic Four, and Fox's plans to reboot the franchise. Supposedly Marvel doesn't want to promote the FF brand at all, up to and including publishing its oldest super hero team comic!!!!! If this is indeed true.... I suppose we can kiss any hopes of a 2015 Fantastic Four set goodbye. Anyone know anything?
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    Enough with this talk of Conjurers and Hunters of Dinosaurs. BRING ON THE HUNS!!!!
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    With the green syringe, the Dino Tracker seems to be an homage or extension of the 2012 Dino line. This fig just seems to be a bit of a reach. It's just so vague... We said since the very beginning that if and when the CMF series becomes a bunch of figs that need explanations & back stories, then it's probably reached the end of the line.... this is just a random aberration, I think-- the rest of the figs are pretty great, really. I still think there's just too much attention being given to the Greco-Roman era in the CMF line that leads me to believe a full-fledged theme is being pushed and/or considered in R&D. Too many new parts, and SOOOOO much potential. *Fingers Crossed*
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    Just built the Arctic HeliCrane.... Yeah, only 262 pieces and the scale is still waaaaay off, but I must say, it's pretty big. The fuselage is a bit thin and flimsy, but I like it! And the sled dogs are EPIC. TRULY ADORABLE!!
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    LOVE IT... Any word on price point? I worry all those brick-built reindeer will tun a $60USD house into a $100 set.
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    Just built the truck from the 60035 Arctic Outpost. This is a great little theme-- very colorful and unique in both parts and storyline. Also, this rig is HUGE!! Already knew I was going to complete the entire sub theme, and building my first set from it confirms that. Very impressed so far!
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    That TV adds to the authenticity! Sometimes things are hard to come by in the Arctic. Our scientists posess great ingenuity and use what they can get their hands on, haha!!
  19. Mr. Elijah Timms
    A simple Google search on "Lego Minifugures Online" reveals a horned satyr-like beast figure and the new Pirate fig design. I'd be shocked if both of these aren't in this series.
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    The last Falcon is still on shelves for some retailers. Though it hasn't officially stopped TLG before (X-Wing), I'd think they'd like a bit of a cushion between a re-release of the same design.
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    I noticed in the "Maximum Overload" webisodes Thor had the helmet... And just about every other fig was spot on to an actual released fig. That, plus the inclusion of so many existing set pieces, such as Nick Fury's green car from the Spidey set, makes me wonder how close Thor's helmet came to actual production in the Hulk Lab set. I'm betting there was some late quality control issue that forced them to go with the blond hair at the last minute...
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    I've already heard some rumblings in NY about the potential numbers being discussed for licensing and promotion of Avengers 2.... They could be record-setting, on a scale that'd make George Lucas blush. Avengers merchandise will be EVERYWHERE next summer... And we'll get a full line of sets, no doubt about it. I'd bet they'll be out early, about 12 months from now.
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    I just built the new 'Batwing' this morning, but I hesitate to call it that since a.) we already have a Batwing design and b.) it looks nothing like the signature Batwing shape we've enjoyed since Burton's first film. I didn't know what to think of this vehicle since the photos first leaked last year, and wasn't expecting too much... But I was pleasantly surprised. I actually kind of like it. Yes, the 'play feature' is the issue-- the wings are designed to swing in and catch the Joker as some sort of claw. I'm not even sure if the novelty holds up after the first hour for an 8 or 9 year old. But a funny thing started to happen as I looked at the plane with its wings extended straight out in front (as you'll all recall in that horrible box art)-- it actually isn't that bad. Shocking, right?? It sure looked idiotic to me in the images I had seen... But it's actually still sort of, well, swoosh able. And as the more I looked at it, examining it in hand, I concluded that yes, this is ridiculous and stupid as some sort of flying ship in this mode... But it's entirely believable as a submersible underwater craft. From there my imagination took off. It's a traditional sort of plane flying out of the BatCave, armed with missiles and even aviation lights on either side. But after a mission, or when the going gets rough, this vehicle is designed to dive beneath the surface, perhaps allowing for Batman's escape out to sea or even disappearing into the murky waterways of Gotham. The build is also loaded with tons of trans-yellow wedges and 1x2 plates, which could lend themselves to deep sea running lights. The plane transforms into a high velocity submarine vessel....? Sure Lego, I can buy that. Either way, once I'd arrived at this mindset the BatPlane suddenly makes perfect sense, and I like it a lot. It doesn't really pair up so well with the Steam Roller any more, but I'd invite anyone to consider if in this way to justify adding it to your own BatCave. Now if I could only come up with a better name for it than BatPlane...
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    Whether or not they are "Loosing" anything hinges primarily on each individual's expectations. Let's be honest with one another, when the license was initially announced how many people actually thought "Oooh, the Fantasticar in Lego form, can't wait!!!" Of course we didn't... It was all about minifigs, and the more iconic, the better. I will agree, we've gotten far too many cartoon and movie costume designs for my taste, which might look better on the screen on real people, but are inferior to the more colorful comic designs in the medium of minifigures. The best figs we've received so far are undoubtedly those most faithful to the comics. But as for WHY we've gotten so many cartoon and movie sets... Well let's remember whose assets these are in the first place. In other words, it's not TLG obsessed with building from "Ultimate Spider-Man," it's Marvel who's trying to cross-promote a brand here. This is the real problem here-- if Marvel & DC would just get out of Lego's way and let them put together a solid series of product line without any interference from Hollywood marketing execs, we might all be a bit happier. That, along with unrealistic production deadlines are hurting this theme. Marvel's expectations of turnaround is presumably SO TIGHT that they force Lego designers to throw together sets with little or no visual feedback at all just to get the products on shelves in time for a movie or cartoon release (See Iron Man 3 sets). Perhaps that's what happened with the Electro set. We don't know... But it certainly was a rushed design built to fill a price point by a certain deadline, and the results speak for themselves. In my opinion the best hero sets we've gotten so far are designed more for their own sake, not just to promote a movie or show. I feel the best we've gotten out of this line so far is the 76017 Captain America vs. Hydra tank set and the 6862 Superman vs. Power Armor Lex sets. They were built from a Lego designer's imagination, with a strong reverence and loyalty to the classic iterations of the heroes themselves. They JUST WORK great on their own. joker's Funhouse could easily be included here as well, or even Arkham Asylum. I just think that, yes, this line could be much stronger, but the problem may very well lie within the corporate partnerships of the comic entities than within Lego itself.
  25. Mr. Elijah Timms
    This is actually a great idea for a thread, perhaps even an EB community activity or contest. Unfortunately, it requires the participant to buy the Electro set, and I'm decidedly undecided on the whole thing. Especially now that TLG has released a second, and in my opinion, far superior comic-based Doc Ock just a short time after the TV adaptation.... I loathe the idea of spending any money on this blue fig only to see Lego roll out a comic Electro, crazy mask and all, in 2016 that I would prefer. But if I do spring for this set, sure, I'll try my hand at actually making something worthwhile out of the pieces of this monstrosity.
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