ASLUME (formerly Batman (DC Superheroes) 2024 - Rumors & Discussion)

[Mandalorianknight]

1 hour ago, ARC2149Nova said:

I do have minifigures made based on story concepts of mine, would those count? As in, the story itself isn't a Lego thing, but I've made Lego of the characters, if that makes sense.

Yeah I think they do, I wouldn't mind hearing them.

 

I've done a similar thing- I had an idea for a superhero universe that starts out very grounded until the first big crossover event climaxes in an explosion that gives a random portion of the population (anyone close to one of the myriad of devices that went off) their powers, called the Awakening. Here's the ones I've made figures of:

Samaritan/Patriot/Vigilante (still haven't decided on a name despite him being the first one I designed. I used to learn more towards the first one, but there was a Stallone show I heard about later with the same name, so now that they all refer to characters from other franchises I'm leaning more towards the latter two.): Mark Conners (late 20s, irish/polish american, red hair, average sized) is just a normal human, when one day an investigative reporter he's friends with is roughed up working on a story. He tries to help and gets the crap kicked out of him, which drives him to become a vigilante. His story has a very big focus on how a normal person would go about being a vigilante and the sorts of situations he'd find himself in. How does he hide his identity? How does he actually go about accomplishing anything meaningful? etc. He also, having no powers or special tech (he primarily uses truncheons, a taser, and a pistol when neccesary) can't exactly wade into a room of henchmen. If he comes up against more than 1 guy it's gonna be a tough fight, and anything more than 3 people he's focused more on just getting out of there than singlehandedly taking down a group of guards or something. He's got a black tactical outfit with red accents and bronze-lensed glasses. As the story goes on and after the Awakening, red gradually becomes a secondary color with blue accents added. He doesn't immediately gain powers, though it's eventually revealed it gave him low-level regenerative abelites that are enhanced when another specific powered individual is nearby.

Vanguard: Kary Levy (early 30s, black hair, built like a UFC fighter) was a soldier in a contested area before being captured and experimented on by a foreign power. Managing to escape when the facility was damaged by an unrelated strike, Kara realizes she's no longer a normal human and goes on the run, presumed dead, hunted by a group of mercenaries led by someone who received the same treatments she did. Kara's experiments make her somewhat superhuman, but only to the extent of the standard "normal human" action hero in movies. While on the run she wears a sand blue shirt under her old combat vest and pants, and after the Awakening, when her enhancements are amped to super-soldier levels, she gradually moves to a white and blue suit.

Specter: James Abetescianni (mid 50s italian, greyed hair, tall and thin) is a mercenary when, for the first time, he freezes upon running into and nearly instinctively attacking a child while intercepting a package at an airport. Having a crisis of faith, James escapes his fellows mercenaries with the package- a prototype stealth suit allowing near-invisibility in dark or shadowed areas- and begins to work to undo the negative effects of his life. Taking down former associates, trying to make things as right as possible for the families of former victims, and being hunted by both the organization that hired him to steal the suit and the one that created it, Specter tries to balance the score on his life. His suit is black and metallic grey, and after the awakening, when his invisibility becomes something he himself can generate and apply to his clothing and equipment, his suit gains forest green accents.

Flight: Luke Flores (Venezuelan American, late teens, average sized) is a child prodigy. His latest in a series of remarkable advancements in technology is, essentially, a jetpack, allowing him (at first only short bursts without refueling) of powered flight. Using it in conjunction with some of his other inventions, such as a somewhat literal electric rifle for non-lethal takedowns, he's excited to become essentially a superhero but must maintain his optimism when he realizes the darkness and corruption in his city. He wears civilian clothes under an orange jacket and flight helmet with a blue visor and does not gain powers, though his technology becomes increasingly unrealistically advanced over time.

I have a TON of lore and characters for this but these are the only ones I have minifigures of.

[ARC2149Nova]

2 hours ago, Mandalorianknight said:

I've done a similar thing- I had an idea for a superhero universe that starts out very grounded until the first big crossover event climaxes in an explosion that gives a random portion of the population (anyone close to one of the myriad of devices that went off) their powers, called the Awakening. Here's the ones I've made figures of:

I have a TON of lore and characters for this but these are the only ones I have minifigures of.

Definitely well thought out. Do you have any pictures?

@CloneCommando99 and @Mandalorianknight here are a few of mine I suppose:

ThunderRacer - I suppose this counts as a sigfig, it's basically who kid-me wanted to be if I was a superhero. Real name omitted for privacy, he has the abilities of super speed and weather manipulation. A tad OP, but the villains of my verses tend to be vastly overpowered as well. He is limited to Earth-based natural phenomenon, however.

Fastball - AKA Kenton Antonio Drake II, a Philadelphia native who took inspiration for his costume from the Phillies. Flight, enhanced strength and durability are his abilities. Best friends with ThunderRacer and...

Statica - AKA Teresa Mae Williams. Has the ability to generate static electricity from her fingertips.

Sonic Eagle - AKA Aleah Coulson. Private investigator by day, eagle-eyed vigilante by night. Has enhanced eyesight, heightened senses, flight, and a sonic scream.

Cosmic Sentinel - Real Name Classified. An astronaut who is the first agent assigned to Project: First Contact. Stationed on the top secret Lunar Launchpad, he is equipped with a state-of-the-art exospheric apparatus, which includes a recycled oxygen system, jet-boots, and is charged by solar energy. He is also equipped with a ray gun.

Villains include:

Doctor Meteor - Doctor Kirk Cantori. A former meteorologist with the ability to manipulate the weather, which includes replicating the storms found on other planets.

Chronal - Time Traveling expert who is from another reality. Though his plans usually create problems for our heroes, he has been known to aid them at times by manipulating events in their favor.

Living Flame - Roderick Jones. A bookie who had a rather unfortunate run-in with the local mob, who set him ablaze. Fortunately (or unfortunately?) the fire never went out, and Jones became the inextinguishable Living Flame.

Power Outage - Kathleen Bolton. Marathon runner who gained the abilities of enhanced speed and electrokinesis.

Soundwarp - A disgraced disc jockey, Brian Fischer controls sonic waves by means of a special helmet. These waves can amplified by several circular emitters attached to his costume.

The Ring - A corporate saboteur, Christopher Bellemonte has a special tech ring that creates forcefields and fires energy blasts. (No constructs sadly)

Carlton Windfyre - A powerful businessman in charge of the city's organized crime, Windfyre hides his face behind a foil mask and singular glass eye (Sakaaran head from 2014). Doesn't promote his powers, but is secretly pyrokinetic.

Let me know if you guys want the rundown on my fan-characters (Star Wars, DC, etc)

[CloneCommando99]

2 hours ago, ARC2149Nova said:

The Ring - A corporate saboteur, Christopher Bellemonte has a special tech ring that creates forcefields and fires energy blasts. (No constructs sadly)

I like this one a lot. I don’t know why /s

I love the sound of all your OCs. I reckon they’d make one hell of a franchise.

I especially like how you’ve carefully thought each character through.

2 hours ago, ARC2149Nova said:

Let me know if you guys want the rundown on my fan-characters (Star Wars, DC, etc)

I’d be interested to hear your SW ones,

Edited March 24 by CloneCommando99

[ARC2149Nova]

1 hour ago, CloneCommando99 said:

I love the sound of all your OCs. I reckon they’d make one hell of a franchise.

I especially like how you’ve carefully thought each character through.

Thanks! I'm glad you like them.

1 hour ago, CloneCommando99 said:

I’d be interested to hear your SW ones,

Bet.

This one's complicated, because they're split between Legends and a completely new Alternate continuity, so bear with me:

Legends

Robert I'sha - Human Jedi Master from the planet of Beech, I'sha leads the forces of the 27th Expeditionary Corps during the Clone Wars.

Chiseller Iminos - Human Jedi Master from Naboo, she leads the 75th Ranger Battalion (a division of the 27th Corps), and is close friends with I'sha.

Eneg Brak - Kel Dor Jedi Master and I'sha's former teacher. During the Clone Wars, he's taken on a new apprentice, Alaxi Troi, whom he trains using the harshest teacher there is: experience.

Moira Ishtari - CIS scientist in charge of a experimental weapons unit. She specializes in bio-weaponry and cybernetics, which included upgrading several individual battle droids of various classes with cortosis alloys, to serve as her personal protection. A high priority target of Republic Intelligence.

Mudhorn Company (I actually wrote a series pitch for them)

• Brian Lewis - A grizzled heavy gunner and a lieutenant in the Rebel Alliance’s Special Forces. Takes on any challenge with a grin, knowing that he and his team can escape any situation. Married to Carlita Lewis.
• Stevin Ragao - Longtime friend of Brian Lewis and his wife, Carlita, Ragao is the close-quarters combat and urban warfare specialist of the squad. Experienced in squad-based combat tactics, he is the mentor of a special group of commandos within the company (Kusky, Lipao, Prowl, Denosco, Rilde).
• Carlita Lewis - A marksman for the Rebellion, Carlita (Lita for short) is one of the best shots in Mudhorn Company. An expert in reconnaissance, she gathers intel not just for Mudhorn Company’s engagements, but at times for the Alliance as a whole. An invaluable member of the team, and third-in-command of the core Pathfinders.
• Christopher Kusky - A streetwise jock, a daring getaway driver, and a rebel without a cause. These are the words to describe Chris Kusky. His careless attitude and unfading smirk in the face of danger will get him killed if left unchecked. Lieutenant Ragao sees a great Pathfinder in him, but will the cocky private live to fulfill his potential?
• Chianne Lipao - Orphaned at a young age, and having undergone a childhood trauma which left her speechless, Chianne is like a daughter to Ragao. Actions speak louder than words, and the often-violent life of a Pathfinder requires unrelenting tenacity in the face of danger. An expert saboteur and demolitionist, her bite is worse than her bark.
• Scott Prowl - The son of a Naboo Royal Pilot, Scott Prowl has been groomed for the duties of a soldier at a young age. Nothing but a pointman and footsoldier, Prowl is the tip of the Rebellion’s spear, charging headlong into the fire of battlefronts across the galaxy.
• Rinwell Denosco - The technical genius, combat engineer, and communications expert of the unit, Rinwell Denosco can rig explosives with Lipao, run reconnaissance probes with Carlita, and he’s handy with a DH-17. Often overlooked but never to be underestimated, Denosco is yet another irreplaceable member of Mudhorn Company’s Pathfinders.
• Rina Rilde - An Imperial scout trooper abandoned and left for dead by her comrades, Specialist Rina Rilde will find new purpose with her Rebel family. A remarkable sniper and explosives expert, Rina often provides overwatch on field missions and backs up Carlita Lewis.

Alternate Continuity

In a world where I wrote the Star Wars Sequels, Luke's daughter would be the main character. Before you burn me at the stake, she's Ben's twin sister, and the two of them would share the trilogy together. I actually change some things about Ben from what little I do know of the character:

• Ben Skywalker - Not an OC, but his AU characterization would put him along the lines of TCW Anakin or early-Legends Luke, bold and confident, at times even cocky. One of the best students in the academy at current, though he isn't without equals. In spite of his antics, Ben is an honest hearted and down-to-Earth kid with a bright future in front of him.
• Laura Skywalker - A rather quiet and studious young woman, who'd much rather prefer to spend her time in the temple library than out battling...we'll get to that shortly. She'd be closely mentored by Luke in this trilogy, as by this time, he's become wiser and more mature, more like Obi-Wan than the man we last saw in Return of the Jedi. Part of Laura's arc involves stepping outside of her comfort zone and recognizing when a Jedi's path must lead them to action.

As for the villains, they're a new faction called The Revenant, led by:

• Alastair Celeste AKA The Ghost - A Force sensitive who appears to have rather intimate knowledge of galactic secrets, The Ghost's primary mission is to make both the New Republic and the Imperial Remnant pay for the sins of their past. And not for obvious things like the destruction of Alderaan, but for the truth behind what happened to the Bothans who died for the DSII plans, the Jedi's role in driving the Geonosians to extinction (awesome flamethrowers be damned), etc. Of course, in actuality, all of these "secrets" are clever half-truths and misdirects that are simply meant to sow the seeds of chaos amongst a fragile alliance. He also enthralls Ben to his side (not a true turn, but rather powerful manipulation), in an attempt to throw Luke and his family off balance, seeing as they're the only real threat to his plans.

Which, BTW, Mara Jade would be in this from start to finish. True action mom material if you ask me.

And lastly... (No Spoiler tags so between the arrows is white text for those interested)

> Calia-Katan Fett (Kryze?) - The daughter of Bo-Katan and Clone Commander Cody (it's a long story, written before either Bad Batch Season 2 or Mando Season 2). She's also super dead, sadly. Killed by Moff Gideon, using the Darksaber no less. If anyone would like to read her rather short life story, PM me and I'll send you the fanfic. As to "why Fett?" I always figured that clones would take Jango's clan name if given the choice (Cut Lequane notwithstanding, though, as a deserter, probably wouldn't want to be associated with Jango anyway, for safety reasons) but I do realize Kryze makes more sense. <

[Mandalorianknight]

6 hours ago, ARC2149Nova said:

Definitely well thought out. Do you have any pictures?

Unfortunately my collection's split at the moment and I didn't bring them with me, so no pictures at the moment. Pages upon pages of lore, though. I think I have something close to 30-40 powered characters for the first two phases, and then the whole third phase is more sci-fi focused based on the Great Filter theory and the sci-fi trope that it's somewhat more physical than the theory is really meant to be. (The whole reason powered individuals exist would be due to technology from a crashed ship that attempted to escape the Filter.)

Very cool lore bits for both your heroes and star wars characters*. I really like Mudhorn Company, they remind me of maybe a less cynical version of Twilight Company if you've ever read that book. (Best canon star wars book IMO, it's essentially the literary equivalent to Rogue One. And just like Rogue One, man is it dour from start to finish.)

*except for that last character's parentage. I don't even want to know what you were thinking with that. 

[ARC2149Nova]

5 hours ago, Mandalorianknight said:

Very cool lore bits for both your heroes and star wars characters*. I really like Mudhorn Company, they remind me of maybe a less cynical version of Twilight Company if you've ever read that book. (Best canon star wars book IMO, it's essentially the literary equivalent to Rogue One. And just like Rogue One, man is it dour from start to finish.)

*except for that last character's parentage. I don't even want to know what you were thinking with that. 

Thanks.

*The original story idea was that the 212th were sent to pacify Mandalore during the transition period at the start of the Empire. Bo-Katan was deemed too difficult to work with and was thusly replaced by Gar Saxon. This didn't sit well with Cody, so he defected, living his days out in exile amongst the Mandalorian people. One thing led to another and voila. This idea was way before TBB and Mando, and tbh, I liked the fact that it sort of mirrored Obi-Wan and Satine. Yes, it's a crackship, one of the finest I've ever created. No, I do not care.* 

[CloneCommando99]

8 hours ago, ARC2149Nova said:

Which, BTW, Mara Jade would be in this from start to finish. True action mom material if you ask me.

And lastly... (No Spoiler tags so between the arrows is white text for those interested)

> Calia-Katan Fett (Kryze?) - The daughter of Bo-Katan and Clone Commander Cody (it's a long story, written before either Bad Batch Season 2 or Mando Season 2). She's also super dead, sadly. Killed by Moff Gideon, using the Darksaber no less. If anyone would like to read her rather short life story, PM me and I'll send you the fanfic. As to "why Fett?" I always figured that clones would take Jango's clan name if given the choice (Cut Lequane notwithstanding, though, as a deserter, probably wouldn't want to be associated with Jango anyway, for safety reasons) but I do realize Kryze makes more sense. <

Oh phew. I’d thought you’d lost the plot.

 

Took me a minute. 
 

8 hours ago, ARC2149Nova said:

Thanks! I'm glad you like them.

Bet.

This one's complicated, because they're split between Legends and a completely new Alternate continuity, so bear with me:

Legends

Robert I'sha - Human Jedi Master from the planet of Beech, I'sha leads the forces of the 27th Expeditionary Corps during the Clone Wars.

Chiseller Iminos - Human Jedi Master from Naboo, she leads the 75th Ranger Battalion (a division of the 27th Corps), and is close friends with I'sha.

Eneg Brak - Kel Dor Jedi Master and I'sha's former teacher. During the Clone Wars, he's taken on a new apprentice, Alaxi Troi, whom he trains using the harshest teacher there is: experience.

Moira Ishtari - CIS scientist in charge of a experimental weapons unit. She specializes in bio-weaponry and cybernetics, which included upgrading several individual battle droids of various classes with cortosis alloys, to serve as her personal protection. A high priority target of Republic Intelligence.

Mudhorn Company (I actually wrote a series pitch for them)

Wow. I love all these sound of all these characters. I love how the creative the lore is whilst fitting with the Legends continuity.

 

Ngl I love the sound of a Mudhorn Company series. Each character has an interesting back story and could work really well in the style of Creature Commandos.

 

Wait a minute. You’ve got a Sniper, Demolitions, Heavy, Soldier, Engineer… move over Bad Batch there’s a new Star Wars TF2 equivalent in town.

(Jokes aside, fascinating character concepts)

[Mandalorianknight]

The inmates have escaped the Aslume for the Soupfire Gala tomorrow... this is by far the stupidest MOC I've ever made. The bat-forklift was more sane than this.

[Renny The Spaceman]

1 hour ago, Mandalorianknight said:

The inmates have escaped the Aslume for the Soupfire Gala tomorrow... this is by far the stupidest MOC I've ever made. The bat-forklift was more sane than this.

The cheesemen have unified?

[Swordy]

2 hours ago, Mandalorianknight said:

... this is by far the stupidest MOC I've ever made.

I would have to agree. Trans-neon orange but no trans-neon yellow? You are sure to upset M:Tron corporate with this action and risk legal action… oh, and Blacktron II might also declare on you personally and your planet.

(A planet which coincidentally happens to be the same as where the LEGO House resides. So, if Blacktron II come for you, just try and knock three birds with one stone by telling them you live there. By the time the dust clears, the Meca of LEGO influencers will be in ruins, Blacktron II, our fiercest merch competitor, will be destroyed, [LONG LIVE BLA— I heart M:Tron] and, uh… I guess the third benefit is that you still live.)

 

Anyway, on a serious note, love the concept of your MOC, and appreciate the cheese slope inclusion. Can’t wait to see the—let me check my notes—“Soup-Simmered-On-A-Medium-Heat Gala when it’s finished.

[Mandalorianknight]

1 hour ago, Renny The Spaceman said:

The cheesemen have unified?

Cheeseman is too powerful to be contained in lego form-  Dummy requires the four primordial elements to be summoned (Fair, Earth, Water, and Cheese.)

1 hour ago, Swordy said:

Anyway, on a serious note, love the concept of your MOC, and appreciate the cheese slope inclusion. Can’t wait to see the—let me check my notes—“Soup-Simmered-On-A-Medium-Heat Gala when it’s finished.

Thank you!

[ARC2149Nova]

5 hours ago, Mandalorianknight said:

The inmates have escaped the Aslume for the Soupfire Gala tomorrow... this is by far the stupidest MOC I've ever made. The bat-forklift was more sane than this.

It's like we're all a bunch of...clones. 

3 hours ago, Renny The Spaceman said:

The cheesemen have unified?

(Since I'm clearly missing something, is there a tl;dr on this cheese man lore?)

[Renny The Spaceman]

6 hours ago, Mandalorianknight said:

Cheeseman is too powerful to be contained in lego form-  Dummy requires the four primordial elements to be summoned (Fair, Earth, Water, and Cheese.)

A good fair would summon The Dummy, I think the last three are more for style than anything. You offer him funnel cake and bumper cars and he's there

[Agent Kallus]

9 hours ago, Swordy said:

Can’t wait to see the—let me check my notes—“Soup-Simmered-On-A-Medium-Heat Gala when it’s finished.

Mmm soup 

[Mandalorianknight]

23 hours ago, ARC2149Nova said:

It's like we're all a bunch of...clones. 

(Since I'm clearly missing something, is there a tl;dr on this cheese man lore?)

Might not be the same thing Renny's talking about but there's a fairly popular youtube channel that makes skits, their most famous surrounding "the cheeseman", a sentient, humanoid piece of cheese. "Marvel Studios' Cheeseman" is their most popular one to my knowledge. It's not what the inclusion of the cheese as a primordial element is referring to, but it's where my mind goes when I hear "cheeseman".

18 hours ago, Renny The Spaceman said:

A good fair would summon The Dummy, I think the last three are more for style than anything. You offer him funnel cake and bumper cars and he's there

Yes that's definitely what I meant, ignore that it's fire in the final renders, that's actually a replication of funnel cake and I accidentally swapped the color off dark orange.

 

Final Soupfire images are rendering. 0 skillful building techniques. 0 custom prints. 7 mental illnesses gained during the build. I know you're all waiting with bated breath.

EDIT: Gala topic is up.

Edited March 31 by Mandalorianknight

[Renny The Spaceman]

19 hours ago, Mandalorianknight said:

Might not be the same thing Renny's talking about but there's a fairly popular youtube channel that makes skits, their most famous surrounding "the cheeseman", a sentient, humanoid piece of cheese. "Marvel Studios' Cheeseman" is their most popular one to my knowledge. It's not what the inclusion of the cheese as a primordial element is referring to, but it's where my mind goes when I hear "cheeseman".

Never heard of it, I knew this was how you represented my Dummy figures but them positioned with cheese just created a story

 

19 hours ago, Mandalorianknight said:

Yes that's definitely what I meant, ignore that it's fire in the final renders, that's actually a replication of funnel cake and I accidentally swapped the color off dark orange.

Oh of course, it's completely obvious from the build.

Anyways here's a LEGO Movie storyboard with a sketch of the dummy

[Murdoch17]

@Renny The Spaceman If I remember correctly, the Dummy was in the film, but not as a master builder.... he was in the background of the Cloud Cuckoo Land scenes at least once. I have no screenshots as proof, but i did just watch TLM 1, TLBM, and TLM 2 back-to-back-to-back, and he was 100% there in the first one. (and in case your wondering why 'the other film' wasn't included in my binge, I refuse to watch the LEGO Ninjago Movie ever again. Seeing it in theatres was bad enough!)

Edited March 31 by Murdoch17

[Renny The Spaceman]

7 hours ago, Murdoch17 said:

@Renny The Spaceman If I remember correctly, the Dummy was in the film, but not as a master builder.... he was in the background of the Cloud Cuckoo Land scenes at least once. I have no screenshots as proof, but i did just watch TLM 1, TLBM, and TLM 2 back-to-back-to-back, and he was 100% there in the first one. (and in case your wondering why 'the other film' wasn't included in my binge, I refuse to watch the LEGO Ninjago Movie ever again. Seeing it in theatres was bad enough!)

He was in the first, he was a masterbuilders who's repeatedly shown in Cloud Cuckoo Land. He's to the left of the stands directly Infront of Emmet with characters like the Hazmat Guy, Ghost, Red Space guy (!) and Michaelangelo around him. There's a bit in the background there are a few gags in the background with him like him accidentally running into Michaelangelo's nunchucks while panicking or disassembling himself when he finds out Emmet is a hack fraud. He is the last masterbuilder captured by Lord Business and put in the think tank along with the El Macho Wrestler and his cell is too the top right of the screen Emmet watches while captive. He's later prominently seen mourning Emmet next to Superman. He makes an appearance in the background of the real world segment but I can't remember where. He didn't return for any subsequent LEGO movies as the behind the bricks featurette showed severe Dummy abuse took place on set

This is all from memory btw

[imposter]

Demolition Dummy is a cameo character in The LEGO Movie and a minifigure in the LEGO Minifigures theme. 

[CloneCommando99]

🎵Look who’s back, back again. You know who’s back, tell a friend🎵

[BrickBob Studpants]

THE TURTLE HAS RETURNED TO THE ASLUME!! The prophecies were true! LISAN AL GAIB!!

[Renny The Spaceman]

5 hours ago, imposter said:

Demolition Dummy is a cameo character in The LEGO Movie and a minifigure in the LEGO Minifigures theme. 

HE IS! Good work Mr Imposter, he is also a friend

[Mandalorianknight]

@TheBatstan hasn't caught on yet, now's my chance, the opportunity I missed last year:

 

The Lishell Al Gaib has returned. Fitting that Demo Dummy is what brought him back.

[Renny The Spaceman]

1 hour ago, Mandalorianknight said:

The Lishell Al Gaib has returned. Fitting that Demo Dummy is what brought him back.

Dummy brings all wayward souls back where they belong, in this case it's the padded walls of the aslume

[Lego Nostalgia]

Arkham Asylum but it's a mobile command centre like those Lego City Police ones, Arkham is on wheels and opens up, big computer HQ inside and prison cells, Batcycle pops out the back

I'm very happy I don't have to witness any more buildable characters (for now)

Batman Monster Truck WHEN ? that'd work well for Absolute Batman