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Post by blueshift on Feb 20, 2016 10:12:19 GMT
That gigantic sticker which CLEARLY won't apply perfectly sends me out in a rash And the poles in the study don't connect to the ones directly underneath into the Batcave? What? ?
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Post by legios on Feb 20, 2016 13:34:30 GMT
Been looking at the Nexo Knights individual Mini-Fig and gear sets. A coupe of them rather made me think "no inspiration at all drawn from 'Edge of Tomorrow' and it's 'Valkyrie Weapon System' module for the exo-skeletons". Can't blame them at all for taking some imspiration from there. It is a great idea all told.
(Hmm. A head swap and hair replacing a helmet... Helicopter blade from the Forest Heavy-!ift Helicopter set. It wouldn't be difficult to put together a LEGO version of the Full Metal Bi<SMACK!>)
Karl
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Post by Philip Ayres on Feb 22, 2016 7:56:26 GMT
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Post by Philip Ayres on Feb 22, 2016 7:56:33 GMT
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Post by The Doctor on Feb 22, 2016 12:50:55 GMT
Set looks poo but a highly entertaining review of it!
-Ralph
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Post by Stomski on Feb 23, 2016 0:20:55 GMT
The Joker's classic Cesar Romero's OOH face (including moustache!) is amazing.
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Post by The Doctor on Feb 24, 2016 13:18:18 GMT
Ralph has the Nexo Knights magazine.
-Ralph
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Post by Philip Ayres on Feb 24, 2016 13:50:11 GMT
As does Phil courtesy of WHS Kingston
I like that issue 2's build is something useful and a companion piece for this issue's minifigure, a flying robot horse!
I'd have been happy to loose the hair and the table for a helmet and one of the line's gimmick shields though.
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Post by Hero on Feb 24, 2016 20:47:38 GMT
I have the Lego Friends Magazine. For Blaise of course
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Post by The Doctor on Feb 24, 2016 20:50:01 GMT
As does Phil courtesy of WHS Kingston I like that issue 2's build is something useful and a companion piece for this issue's minifigure, a flying robot horse! I'd have been happy to loose the hair and the table for a helmet and one of the line's gimmick shields though. Which is why we must keep buying it so we get helmets and shields!!! -Ralph
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Post by blueshift on Feb 28, 2016 11:04:50 GMT
I saw this and thought of you all
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Post by Philip Ayres on Feb 28, 2016 21:46:00 GMT
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Post by Philip Ayres on Feb 29, 2016 8:18:50 GMT
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Post by Stomski on Feb 29, 2016 8:33:36 GMT
Need to see full shot of Buzz. Proportions may be totally ridic.
Mr. Incredible and Syndrome (who looks A++++) also have me interested.... Basically the Pixar ones!
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Post by Philip Ayres on Feb 29, 2016 8:48:50 GMT
Liz wants Toy Story Aliens!
Burns: Be prepared to packet feel as if you life depends on it!
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Post by Bogatan on Feb 29, 2016 10:34:41 GMT
Toy story aliens are great. I recommend.
Buzz looks a bit crap compared to the previous version.
The Genie looks a bit off, so do some of the others.
But I must have Stitch. The Mouse's and Ducks look like theme park costumes more than any cartoon versions I can think of, but I kind of like that.
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Post by blueshift on Feb 29, 2016 10:48:29 GMT
I think the picture might be weirdly stretched. At least I hope so! Some do look really off, don't they! Agree on Buzz, but I think we need a clearer image.
The mice and ducks look especially odd. But also sort of Fabuland 2.0
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Post by Bogatan on Feb 29, 2016 11:20:41 GMT
They do, you're right, its like fabuland figures dressed as disney characters.
One of the comments in the link said mickeys shorts should extend on to the torso and they are absolutely right. It would fix the proportions at least.
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Post by The Doctor on Feb 29, 2016 19:24:08 GMT
Liz wants Toy Story Aliens! Burns: Be prepared to packet feel as if you life depends on it! I will! I also desire many of the Toy Story aliens. -Ralph
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Post by The Doctor on Feb 29, 2016 22:35:40 GMT
I've seen the Micro Thingy DC and Marvel sets in Toys Galore and Asdaland. Packs of warring midget versions of comic characters with OTT expreasions squaring off against each other in mad Wacky Races style vehicles. They look brilliant fun!
-Ralph
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Post by blueshift on Mar 1, 2016 7:20:11 GMT
I wish they had real legs too tho
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Post by The Doctor on Mar 1, 2016 14:03:16 GMT
That would completely miss the point of these sets.
-Ralph
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Post by blueshift on Mar 1, 2016 18:37:17 GMT
I sort of understand that argument. I mean props to Lego to sticking with the theme, but the fact is that they could have include an additional pair of legs and make their set even more appealing. I get that they're supposed to be super-deformed, but I don't get that vibe as they use the usual heads and bodies. They just have short legs.
And I HATE the short legs. Legs should bend. As a kid, I judged my toys by their ability to sit. I equally hate the female dress Lego use which is an unbending wedge.
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Post by Philip Ayres on Mar 1, 2016 18:43:32 GMT
That would completely miss the point of these sets. -Ralph What, to p!$$ minifig collectors off by not including proper legs? This isn't 1977! Thankfully they didn't think of this wheeze sooner or you can bet they'd have done the same to the Star Wars Microfighters!
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Post by legios on Mar 1, 2016 19:15:24 GMT
I don't think they've really given any thought to adult collectors in terms of this particular subline. It seems to me that it is fairly squarely aimed at children. They've chosen to go with the smaller legs as part of an overall aesthetic they are going for with these sets. I'm not really seeing a problem with their strategy, or for that matter in their intent.
I don't have any particular interest in this particular line, but then at the moment I tend to perceive LEGO sets as packages of spare parts for my parts pile more than anything else these days anyway.
Karl
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Post by blueshift on Mar 1, 2016 19:23:57 GMT
I don't think they've really given any thought to adult collectors in terms of this particular subline. It seems to me that it is fairly squarely aimed at children. I don't think it's just adults who want minifigures with proper legs!! It just seems a really odd move, given that: 1 - Minifigures are ultra popular and they sell them in packs and make tv shows and movies about them 2 - It's frickin' lego, just put another pair of legs in the pack and increase your prospective buyer market for the cost of an additional piece.
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Post by Fortmax2020 on Mar 1, 2016 20:50:08 GMT
And there's the reason - cost. As well as that they would not be minifigs then.
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Post by The Doctor on Mar 1, 2016 22:08:21 GMT
That would completely miss the point of these sets. -Ralph What, to p!$$ minifig collectors off by not including proper legs? This isn't 1977! Thankfully they didn't think of this wheeze sooner or you can bet they'd have done the same to the Star Wars Microfighters! Phil and Blueshift: this particular Lego theme is not aimed at collectors. Or adults as such. These are clearly aimed at the younger end of the market (as evidenced by the OTT facial expressions and the very silly vehicles the characters are given) The 'standard' minifigs of all of the characters in the sets already exist. These are something different in a deliberately wacky style. The short legs are part of the sillyness. -Ralph
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Post by Philip Ayres on Mar 1, 2016 22:14:38 GMT
The short legs have two uses: children and short people. If you're doing Minifigures do them properly with articulated legs!
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Post by browny87 on Mar 1, 2016 22:48:07 GMT
sadly I have no interest in the Disney lego minifigs
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