Lordhelmet Posted March 21 Posted March 21 10 minutes ago, Balrogofmorgoth said: GWP leaked! Nice, two more minifigures, day one for sure. That nets us five new prints plus 5 new characters in total. (And Gandalf) Quote
ForgedInLego Posted March 21 Posted March 21 Just now, kuzyabricks said: New GWP is a bummer. How lame Yeah, although I'm honestly glad its meh. I'm ok skipping on this one, its no Fell Beast Quote
Cyprinus Posted March 21 Posted March 21 A disappointing gwp (looks like the minifigs may be fully made of existing parts - maybe beyond the face prints) for a disappointing set. The revived theme peaked with Rivendell and is on a downward course. Quote
Altair1 Posted March 21 Posted March 21 44 minutes ago, Balrogofmorgoth said: GWP leaked! Yes!!! So glad it is not a Brickheadz... The Shire is definitely a day one purchase for me then, can't wait :-) Quote
BacktoBricks Posted March 21 Posted March 21 Box for The Shire set with interior photos has leaked. Quote
RichardGoring Posted March 21 Posted March 21 1 hour ago, Cyprinus said: The revived theme peaked with Rivendell and is on a downward course. I wonder if that is because of the approach. They had a large group of designers all working on Rivendell, and the way it was presented seemed to imply it was a passion project, and each of them brought something unique. The other sets have all been produced in a more standard looking way it seems, with a smaller design team, and perhaps the pressure of a standard schedule. This is all speculation, but it feels right given what's happened with the subsequent sets Quote
TheDoctor Posted March 21 Posted March 21 I'm not sure it's legit. Itavix is a 'MOC'er and has made LotR stuff before. The image is weird and the bottom of the base is cut off along with a strange reflection beneath which is just the exact picture mirrored. (the underside of the water and boat are not reflected.) It also uses existing prints, which is sometimes the case with a GWP... so make of that what you will. I was sceptical after the first rumour that they would make a set based off a cold-blooded murder. I think Itavix just challenged himself to make the rumoured set within the rumoured piece count. Quote
Kraby Posted March 22 Posted March 22 2 hours ago, TheDoctor said: I'm not sure it's legit. Itavix is a 'MOC'er and has made LotR stuff before. The image is weird and the bottom of the base is cut off along with a strange reflection beneath which is just the exact picture mirrored. (the underside of the water and boat are not reflected.) It also uses existing prints, which is sometimes the case with a GWP... so make of that what you will. I was sceptical after the first rumour that they would make a set based off a cold-blooded murder. I think Itavix just challenged himself to make the rumoured set within the rumoured piece count. There's a pic of the box now, so I think it is safe to assume it is indeed legit. Quote
Lordhelmet Posted March 22 Posted March 22 I like the gwp, however, if that is the official gwp the torso is the wrong colors and design for Sméagol. He has a greenish coat with prominent buttons and a scarf thing in the movie. That would be highly disappointing if they didn’t do an accurate torso print considering that is the whole character. Quote
Kraby Posted March 22 Posted March 22 8 minutes ago, Lordhelmet said: I like the gwp, however, if that is the official gwp the torso is the wrong colors and design for Sméagol. He has a greenish coat with prominent buttons and a scarf thing in the movie. That would be highly disappointing if they didn’t do an accurate torso print considering that is the whole character. It is inacurrate because the torso is sadly a reuse and not exclusive to the GWP... Quote
Lordhelmet Posted March 22 Posted March 22 10 hours ago, Kraby said: It is inacurrate because the torso is sadly a reuse and not exclusive to the GWP... That is disappointing. I will say that the torso works for a spare hobbit but it’s not Sméagol. on a better subject, what other torso’s work well for spare hobbits for the party? Same with other face prints, has anyone made generic hobbits? I figure I’ll need to make three or four for the party. Quote
Cyprinus Posted March 22 Posted March 22 10 hours ago, Kraby said: It is inacurrate because the torso is sadly a reuse and not exclusive to the GWP... Looks like the GWP has no unique prints/parts. What a disappointing release... Quote
brickbride Posted March 22 Posted March 22 (edited) On 3/21/2025 at 10:26 AM, Blazej_Holen said: So basically Lego can make a big brown something with LOTR label on it and people will buy it all the same? They already tried that with HP (76429). :-) Edited March 22 by brickbride Quote
BacktoBricks Posted March 22 Posted March 22 12 hours ago, Kraby said: It is inacurrate because the torso is sadly a reuse and not exclusive to the GWP... Poor Filch has already lost his printed legs, now he'll be wondering where his torso's gone too. Quote
Cyprinus Posted March 22 Posted March 22 18 minutes ago, brickbride said: They already tried that with HP (76429). :-) And 75371. 1 hour ago, Cyprinus said: Looks like the GWP has no unique prints/parts. What a disappointing release... Correction - looks like the heads may be unique. Doesn't change my opinion though... Quote
Lordhelmet Posted March 22 Posted March 22 2 hours ago, Cyprinus said: And 75371. Correction - looks like the heads may be unique. Doesn't change my opinion though... Have we confirmed both torso prints are reused? I haven't seen a picture of Deagol at all that shows the torso print? Quote
Cyprinus Posted March 22 Posted March 22 5 hours ago, Lordhelmet said: Have we confirmed both torso prints are reused? I haven't seen a picture of Deagol at all that shows the torso print? Smeagol is confirmed to be a reuse, Deagol technically not - but it would be weird for the more important character to not get a new print, while someone who is a blink and you missed him does. Quote
Lordhelmet Posted March 22 Posted March 22 (edited) 2 hours ago, Cyprinus said: Smeagol is confirmed to be a reuse, Deagol technically not - but it would be weird for the more important character to not get a new print, while someone who is a blink and you missed him does. Fair point, sad that we don’t get a print or the right color, but two extra minifigs is still a win. I think the scene and concept are good, and the scene is well executed. I probably would have preferred two generic hobbits and a gwp called “bilbo’s birthday”. With some tables and food to flesh out the scene. Then I don’t care about reuse of prints as much. But I am still happy to get minifigures in a gwp. day one buy for me. Edited March 23 by Lordhelmet Quote
Altair1 Posted March 23 Posted March 23 7 hours ago, Lordhelmet said: I think the scene and concept are good, and the scene is well executed. Indeed, I watched the movie scene again and the set is quite faithful. I find it a worthy GWP overall, even if it is not as unique as the Fellbeast. Quote
Arjo Posted March 23 Posted March 23 I remember the fellbeast gwp getting a very lukewarm reception last time around. It surprised me because I kind of liked it. I didn’t squeeze finances to buy the tower (then or now) but when I saw the gwp skyrocket like crazy I admit I had some regrets… now results may vary but who’s to say it won’t happen again? In fact I wonder if that might be a reason why TLG increased the price of the new set. Quote
MAB Posted March 23 Posted March 23 20 hours ago, Lordhelmet said: That is disappointing. I will say that the torso works for a spare hobbit but it’s not Sméagol. on a better subject, what other torso’s work well for spare hobbits for the party? Same with other face prints, has anyone made generic hobbits? I figure I’ll need to make three or four for the party. I have made hobbits using torsos from other licensed themes and occasionally yellow skin sets. The Lone Ranger had a very good range with Barret, Butch, Frank, Danny, Frank, Jesus and Ray. The coachman from PotC is also useful. Most of the female torsos from both those themes are good too. Ault characters from Harry Potter can also be a good source. I've also used Short Round from Indy and ostrich jockey from PoP in the past. CMF prospector can be useful for one working in the fields, as are any plain shirts like that for Owen Grady. Quote
Blazej_Holen Posted March 23 Posted March 23 Hopefully Deagol gets exclusive torso at least. Otherwise there is no readon to buy The Shire for full price day one. Quote
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