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LEGO |OT 3| Build Hard. Buy Fast. No Mercy.
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Reluctant-Hero
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New Star Wars sets in February and a Martian Manhunter minifig with purchases of $75+ on March 1st?! Sounds like a perfect storm, I'm in.
Jables Swan
Member
I hate you. I don't get to see it until April. Bloody LEGO hates Aussies.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Nice. They said what they wanted for the movie, then made the toys. Awesome.
The Omega Man
Member
Well I just got back from watching the LEGO movie, I am going to be as brief and non spoilery as possible since I think the less you know going in the better the experience.
First, forget what you know about the movie, or better, forget what you THINK you know about the movie, whoever has been putting those trailers has been trolling us, some lines are not in the movie at all while some are said in different scenes than the trailer's.
The movie is a labour of love, a love letter to LEGO fans carefully crafted with tons of details and tons of easter eggs and it looks gorgeous on the big screen.
Something that surprised me is that the movie gets dark a few times and by dark I mean darker than I thought for a lego LEGO movie and if I have to complain about something it would be that they jump from LEGO world to LEGO word too quickly leaving you wanting to see more of those awesome worlds.
Last thing I am going to say is regarding the plot I will spoiler tag it even if it's not a spoiler, but I'll play it safe.
That is all, I will definitely see it again, I am pretty sure I missed a lot of easter eggs.
First, forget what you know about the movie, or better, forget what you THINK you know about the movie, whoever has been putting those trailers has been trolling us, some lines are not in the movie at all while some are said in different scenes than the trailer's.
The movie is a labour of love, a love letter to LEGO fans carefully crafted with tons of details and tons of easter eggs and it looks gorgeous on the big screen.
Something that surprised me is that the movie gets dark a few times and by dark I mean darker than I thought for a lego LEGO movie and if I have to complain about something it would be that they jump from LEGO world to LEGO word too quickly leaving you wanting to see more of those awesome worlds.
Last thing I am going to say is regarding the plot I will spoiler tag it even if it's not a spoiler, but I'll play it safe.
There is a plot twist, and once it is revealed, it will hit many of you on a personal level
That is all, I will definitely see it again, I am pretty sure I missed a lot of easter eggs.
PalaceBrother
Member
Thanks for keeping it spoiler free. Do you think any of the parts are too scary for kids?
Scary as in the bears from Brave, incinerator from Toy Story, Malificent etc.
fredrancour
Member
When I was little, black and white footage of charlie chaplin scared me silly.
Predicting what will take a kid apart emotionally is not that easy.
The Omega Man
Member
Good question, I've watched Frozen and the LEGO movie with my 4 years old, and while he got a little scared/uncomfortable with the wolves scene and the snow monster scene in Frozen, non of that happened here, he enjoyed the movie from start to finish without being scared once, keep in mind that each kid is different so I really can't vouch for any other kid.
PalaceBrother
Member
Awesome context thank you. My eldest is just getting past the "scary Disney scenes" phase at 7 years old. The wolves in Frozen were the first time she hasn't gotten scared at a scene like that.
Hopefully we will see the LEGO movie next weekend; cannot wait!
I'm somewhat interested in both. PM sent.
The Omega Man
Member
No problem, you both gonna have a blast, can't wait for LEGO GAF's impressions since I am pretty sure you guys are going to catch way more things that surely missed.
Thanks for review Omega, can't wait to see it, planning on the 10th. Hopefully my theater will still have some promo figs left. I like twists and movies not being exactly like trailers so i'm surprised.
Posted my MOC entry in the MOC thread. Will just drop one pic here for those not venturing to OT.
Wings, tail fin, mouth all move. Was trying to be serious at first trying to build Thundercracker but when it wasn't working out decided to just have fun.
Now for some reason I really want to build Benny's SPACESHIP!
Posted my MOC entry in the MOC thread. Will just drop one pic here for those not venturing to OT.
Wings, tail fin, mouth all move. Was trying to be serious at first trying to build Thundercracker but when it wasn't working out decided to just have fun.
Now for some reason I really want to build Benny's SPACESHIP!
Batman is a bad guy isn't he?Working with President Business? It only makes sense so that Emmet and Wildstyle could be together in the end, right?
The Omega Man
Member
Haha, no more info from me, I can't comment on rumors or speculations, you'll thank me
BentBricks
Member
Image dump of a MOC I just finished:
"Strangers from distant lands, friends of old. You have been summoned here to answer the threat of Mordor. Middle-Earth stands upon the brink of destruction. None can escape it. You will unite or you will fall. Each race is bound to this fate–this one doom. Bring forth the Ring, Frodo."
Excellent work!
I wonder if this polybag will go quickly. I kinda want to build up my super secret police force. If it's $3.99 I'll bite, but not for $4.99.
http://toysnbricks.com/new-2014-polybags-at-toys-r-us-stores/
Excellent work!
I wonder if this polybag will go quickly. I kinda want to build up my super secret police force. If it's $3.99 I'll bite, but not for $4.99.
http://toysnbricks.com/new-2014-polybags-at-toys-r-us-stores/
I only want a billion of those.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Nah. My theory, and most of it gleamed just from the sets:Haha, no more info from me, I can't comment on rumors or speculations, you'll thank me
Unikitty Is bad. Felt that way from the first set reveals. She just looks evil. And then Biznis Kitty makes me think that is her getup after she reveals herself.
And as for another theory based on clips released:
we see or learn of actual people. We saw a band aid in one clip, so a lot of the movie might be in a kids imagination or something.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Metalbeard is awesome. Glad you liked it.
The movie sets interest me greatly because of just how insane they all look. They look like a demented five year old dreamed them up, and I love it.
And people not wanting Benny's Spaceship, Spaceship, SPACESHIP! need to fix that.
Secret Secret Secret Police is also a great subtheme for army builders.
The car, suv, dropship and polybag all look amazing.
We've been seeing that since the first trailers.
Vitruvius' staff is actually the remains of a mostly eaten lolipop on a stick.
I'm considering foregoing a traditional police force for my still-in-concept LEGO city, and instead using the robot SSP force (along with the Micro Managers) from the LEGO Movie. I would need to MOC up a Police Station, or I could slightly MOD set 7498 for that purpose.
First day of moving done. Went to Ikea got 2 shelving units, 4 tables, built them all. I moved over 9 24x18x18 large boxes of Lego plus all the unopened sets. I still have all the sets I haven't taken apart plus 2 more 24x18x18 boxes and my city in progress which will be moved over in parts and put on the 4 tables. Tomorrow I have a U-Haul for four hours to take over all my big stuff like bed, dresser, sofa, bookshelves, etc. After that I still have a ton of small stuff to bring over so I don't see myself being done this weekend. Will prolly carry over into the first 2-3 days of the week. Anyways, the LEGO room is turning out great. As always, I will probably outgrow it and need more space but 9'5'' x16'2" with a additional large closet will work for a time to come.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Stoopid me. I never noticed that. Very cool.
Good review Omega, now i know that i won't be disappointed as an AFOL, i can bring my 4 years old kid with me and enjoy the story without any spoiler.
The Omega Man
Member
You are welcome, and yes, bring your 4 years old with you, you'll both love it!Good review Omega, now i know that i won't be disappointed as an AFOL, i can bring my 4 years old kid with me and enjoy the story without any spoiler.
http://youtu.be/lEUhPf54OoU
Chima Phoenix Temple and Ice Mammoth functionality
Well, that explains why the Temple set looked so empty without the Phoenix - it is the Temple! That thing is HUGE - far bigger than any of the Ninjago dragons by the look of it.
The Ice Mammoth is also a beast (pun) of a set - like the look of it with all those dark elements set off against the trans-blue.
I keep on wavering about getting into Chima - between the spiders, scorpions and these fall sets my resistance is weakening.
Chima Phoenix Temple and Ice Mammoth functionality
Well, that explains why the Temple set looked so empty without the Phoenix - it is the Temple! That thing is HUGE - far bigger than any of the Ninjago dragons by the look of it.
The Ice Mammoth is also a beast (pun) of a set - like the look of it with all those dark elements set off against the trans-blue.
I keep on wavering about getting into Chima - between the spiders, scorpions and these fall sets my resistance is weakening.
Waiting on the Sea Cow to make it's appearance on-line at the LEGO website.
So far I have most of the LEGO Movie released sets.
Good lord - how long have you been building that balance?
Liking the trans-blue leg parts, and that elephant bigfig.
Speaking of bigfigs, I wish LEGO had gone with Alexandre Boudon's (designer of many of the CMF minifigs, and other concepts) original bigfig design. The figures would have been far more useful with movable legs, head, replaceable parts, and mounting points for other elements.
It's not fair that Phoenix Temple comes with a tiger ..., will wavering.
BattleMonkey
Member
So the upcoming Sandcrawler, any news on it? It's not really a UCS? So only UCS we know probably coming is the Slave-1 in fall?
No, but it could be soon. Last year, the Red-5 X-wing was revealed on Feb. 15th, and the year before that R2-D2 was revealed on March 13th.
The imminent reveal of the Sea Cow may push the Sandcrawler reveal to March I am thinking.
First Lego Purchase on-line at the LEGO store was November 2012. Little over a year now... This will be the first time I cash in my points.
BentBricks
Member
Dat Phoenix Temple! Ice Mammoth looks a bit ugly IMO, but it has very nice play features.
You can always get some of the small sets for the spider and scorpions. I'm sold on those minifigs. The mammoth minifigs are ugly and thank goodness most of the other figs are rehashes with phoenix chi or something. I'll be able to resist those sets. Maxifig mammoth is ok.
SiegfriedFM
Member
Both of those are amazing toys, and if I were ten again I'd get them for sure.
antiquegamer
Member
Speaking of bigfigs, I wish LEGO had gone with Alexandre Boudon's (designer of many of the CMF minifigs, and other concepts) original bigfig design. The figures would have been far more useful with movable legs, head, replaceable parts, and mounting points for other elements.
I didn't know there was other propose design, that would have been so much better. When I got back into LEGO last year, I always though the big figures look like Duplo toys more than mini-figs for LEGO. I am sure the main reason is probably cost, but this would have make the figures much more versatile and interchangeable.
BentBricks
Member
Cost-wise I would think that bigfig design is better. It would use the same mould for legs and heads. Well, maybe it may use more plastic and hence higher costs. Considering they are make larger minifig merchandise such as pens, lights, clocks, etc, you would have thought they went with this design. *shrug*
With 3D printing becoming cheaper, I'm sure we'll see that design come to life.
Reuse and creativity wise, having interchangeable heads and legs would be awesome. I think they would have to make the bigfig head larger.
RelentlessRolento
Member
I really like the sabretooth Chima figures. I never watched the show but I like having animal figures for a change over humans.
I feel like this year is when Lego finally gets it right with the Chima series. The base original sets still feel lacking in some way to me.
I feel like this year is when Lego finally gets it right with the Chima series. The base original sets still feel lacking in some way to me.
BentBricks
Member
Yes, sabretooth looks cool. I'm with you on the animal minifigs. I do wish some of them has simpler printing for reuse with other minifigs. I understand the details are to differentiate the characters, but they should make generic army builder packs.
Have the generic army figs with simple heads so they look like the CMF costume mascots which are highly reusable and more fun because of that.
BentBricks
Member
Awesome microkart design.
Here's a bunch of other microkarts inspired by the above work.
http://www.flickr.com/search/?q=AlexNidhogg
http://www.flickr.com/photos/veynom/sets/72157640318851335/
Ugh, I understand they don't want people stealing their photos, but they make it so hard to share their photos with links to their stuff (to give them credit).
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Cool classic space LL-924 variants: http://www.flickr.com/photos/veynom/sets/72157633480492018/
Here's a bunch of other microkarts inspired by the above work.
http://www.flickr.com/search/?q=AlexNidhogg
http://www.flickr.com/photos/veynom/sets/72157640318851335/
Ugh, I understand they don't want people stealing their photos, but they make it so hard to share their photos with links to their stuff (to give them credit).
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Cool classic space LL-924 variants: http://www.flickr.com/photos/veynom/sets/72157633480492018/
-Deadpool-
Member
Walked into my local Big W at the weekend and to my total surprise, in the LEGO aisle, I saw a bunch of the new 2014 sets!
Grabbed 75040 General Grievous' Wheel Bike. DAT Grievous minifig!
Crappy phone pic. It's an incredible 'fig.
So many new SW minifigs to collect this year.
Grabbed 75040 General Grievous' Wheel Bike. DAT Grievous minifig!
Crappy phone pic. It's an incredible 'fig.
So many new SW minifigs to collect this year.
RelentlessRolento
Member
Yeah, army building Chima would be a dream.
I want more Wolf tribe honestly. I do want to get some insect sets though.
Oh god, now I am getting more and more interested in those Chima sets, if only because I see sooo much MOCing potential with those 2 sets that were shown. The one that most interests me is the mammoth. I do have to say that that toy reporter is annoying as fuck, really hard to watch his videos.
BentBricks
Member
OMF!
Ack! Come on brickset I need you Site has been having issues for days. You're supposed to use new.brickset.com for the time being but it's being very slow and sometimes not loading.
So now I'm torn on if I should pick up some of those movie set at 20% off. I'm already planning a LEGO store trip Tues to get some SW stuff (and hopefully some polybags at TRU...)
Those Chima sets look like the best ever. Love those new translucent pieces they are using for the ice and fire. Not sure if I'll get either set, but I will most definitely pick up a few of the new assortment for the minifigs.
Jabba's Sail Barge - 31% off (cheaper than what I paid for it two weeks ago T__T) (edit: well, after tax it's about the same, chin up!)
Site has been having issues for days. You're supposed to use new.brickset.com for the time being but it's being very slow and sometimes not loading.So now I'm torn on if I should pick up some of those movie set at 20% off. I'm already planning a LEGO store trip Tues to get some SW stuff (and hopefully some polybags at TRU...)
Those Chima sets look like the best ever. Love those new translucent pieces they are using for the ice and fire. Not sure if I'll get either set, but I will most definitely pick up a few of the new assortment for the minifigs.
Jabba's Sail Barge - 31% off (cheaper than what I paid for it two weeks ago T__T) (edit: well, after tax it's about the same, chin up!)
-Deadpool-
Member
I got Jabba's Sail Barge over Christmas. It's a real show piece. Got it on my shelves now.