Merc4hire95

Wow I missed a lot, I didn't even know there was going to be a TMNT movie in the summer. Hopefully we will get leaks or finalized set pics by Jan. if the sets are to be released in May. I am most excited for the turtle sub.

If only the fans could write the story plot, we could have an epic tale of unimaginable proportions. Well it sucks if TLG just drops Von Nebula, he's about the only villain who actually posed a threat to Hero Factory. I was hoping all these films(Breakout, Brain Attack, Invasion, etc.) was going to be a part of a grander plot to cripple Hero Factory. So much for that dream.

This winter wave is definitely one of the best for army building, which makes me very happy, especially when it comes to clone troopers. Though the designs for the smaller sets suffer greatly from simple detail-less structures, which does disappoint, but the amount of detail in the figs is perfect.

How about the Von Nebula plot. I love the new take of Invasion from Below, but TLG is definitely steering away from Von Nebula's master plan, which worries me.

I definitely agree with you on the designs for the vehicles being aimed for production as a set. On the figs, its true that their animated models had texture(clothes, weapons etc.), without a doubt. What I was referring to was the grainy texture you see in Cole's torso at the end of the trailer, and Over-borgs spider chair being almost exactly the same as the set counterpart, with the exception of the screen with eyes. The amount of detail in texture(Cole's torso, Overborg, smoky city etc.) are quite the visual improvements and appear to be almost on a-par with Legends of Chima.

I believe he was referring to the improvement of animation in the newest season. The past two seasons were very stylized with a few resemblance to the actual sets and minifigs, as were this season's character models contain much more texture, similar to that of the sets.

Thanks for the info, its much appreciated Now I can dot a date on the calendar to go Ninjago hunting. That's what I was thinking too, Tron legacy.

The music fits perfect, and definitely gives that "rebooted" tone there going for. I'm most amazed at how well it transitioned from the mythological world of ninjas vs the supernatural to this Exo-Force-like futuristic technological world of ninjas vs nindroids. In short, I love it!

Pixal is only shown from behind, but she is in the scene right after the smoky Ninjago city, and it appears she is working on Cole's earth mech, I'm assuming based off the small computer screen.

Bless you Penkid11. From the looks of it, Ninjago city either has a smog problem or its smoke caused by destruction(possibly a nindroid take-over), glad to see another female character added, Pixal looks interesting. Cyrus Borg looks to be the main villain this season, the mechdragon looks great, very menacing. I'm very curious about general Cryptor, too bad not much was shown about him and at 1:51, sensei Wu is not evil(possibly only for the first episodes). And yes, very tingly inside

This winter wave looks great, but I definitely hope to see more beasts(fingers crossed for a hydra beast ) and hero mechs or machines in the summer wave. For the most part, this wave should keep me busy. In all seriousness though, I really want a four headed monster, or atleast an official alternate combination build for the beasts.

Its a good thing Lego used to fill there star wars sets with blasters. The new spring-loaded blasters are great for play, but horrible for the older audience who moc.

This is all genius :) The amount of detail is beautiful along with its section based structure, makes for a perfect vignette. I especially like how you threw in poison ivy.

With Nickelodeon already airing there newest season, I don't understand why these set pictures haven't been posted yet, which is upsetting considering the set list is far more interesting than there last wave.

Im glad they have been limiting the batman sets, since I cant afford to buy so many, especially this year with all the other themes improving aswell. So far, everything super heroes related looks great, cant wait for the steamroller set finalized pics.

This wave looks like its going to be my favorite this year, simply because it was perfectly executed. I actually prefer clear cockpits, it makes it easier to MOC with than with various translucent colors, IMO.

I dont think TLG has developed HF lore that far into the past. What I imagine is the simple concept that in the HF universe, the only sentient beings are the robots who live with organic creatures/animals. How this came to be is still unexplained.

All the sets are great, but phase 2 Commander Wolffe should have been in the AV-7 cannon. Other than that, these are all solid sets, except for the tri-pod, that was just lazy on TLG's part.

Considering all the past couple years, even during the clone wars show, we have only received cruisers, shuttles and a few starfighters, so ya "Yay War".

Personally, it looks like LEGO got it right this year, no cruisers or shuttles, just tanks, walkers, bombers, and clone troopers. Especially Gree, I always wanted an official fig since 2005.

I noticed that myself. Makes me wonder if Toysrus was even allowed to sell december/2014 sets. I can guess it could take sales away from LEGO if ppl are getting there sets earlier and cheaper from another retailer. I'm just glad i managed to buy the mechdragon early, if this is the case.

From what I have read from the website and wiki, Ninjago city is NNC.

That pretty much wraps up everything there is to know so far. Based off the video from the Ninjago website, I believe NNC is Ninjago city only technologically improved or advanced. The video shows NNC concept art but is presented as just Ninjago city.

Overall the pic is fine, its just an opening shot, im sure the show will maintain its usual animation, which is good. What I would like to know is this seasons plot. Not much has been told(oficially) but I hope it stays elaborate. For example I imagine Cyrus Borg as a scheming villian who formed a partnership with the overlord. Imagine, along came technological genius to save and improve ninjago city. He is given complete control of his funding, the city is built on his designs, creates a tower(similiar to the overlords) then manufactures an army of nindroids, conquering ninjago city would be childs play.

Agreed, I am not the biggest fan of "dynamic" heroes, but the show has yet to fail me. Hopefully this shot is just a teaser or promo.