Hor Posted March 20, 2005 Posted March 20, 2005 Hi, I found today in local supermarket (it's Russia) several Nestle products packed with various KK related items. So far I found three variants: 1. With paper catapult (made from box) 2. With shileld which shots with paper disks 3. Plastick knight figure I was not impressed by first two options. The third one is more interesting. I've uploaded pictures to brickshelf (most info on the box is in Russian, I can translate if needed): 1. Figure front 2. Figure back 3. Shield front 4. Shield back 5. Weapon 6. Sticker 7. Complete front 8. Complete back 9. Box front 10. Box back Some comments: Knight figure is made from one-piece, hollow from the back. It is about the same height as Tigura or Yeti from Oriental Expedition sets. It is not articulated, but its back is flat, so I think that figure can be used for various castle decorations. It comes with shield, weapon and sticker sheet (gray baseplate is NOT included). All items are original LEGO pieces (copyrights are everywhere on pieces and box). Seems to be made from the same plastic as Bionicle/Large Knights (softer than standard bricks). There are a few studs and tehcnic holes, so pieces can be connected to other LEGO pieces. Connections seems to be firmly. And yes, shield is new light gray (aka stone/blay). There are six different figures - 4 knights, Vladek and Dark Knight (no King Matias). ==HOR Quote
Wolf04 Posted March 20, 2005 Posted March 20, 2005 Disgusting... but thanks for sharing with us. Quote
Jipay Posted March 21, 2005 Posted March 21, 2005 Thats ehh well eeehhh.... eeehh... Errmmmm... but... ermmmm... ehhhhh.... *sick* Quote
xwingyoda Posted March 21, 2005 Posted March 21, 2005 Me feel bad, me want to................. *sick* Quote
jonfett Posted March 21, 2005 Posted March 21, 2005 That hardly even looks like Lego *sick* did you eat the cereal after this fell into it? Thanks for the pics though!.. and the warning, no more nestle for me! ;) Jon. Quote
xwingyoda Posted March 21, 2005 Posted March 21, 2005 It kind of looks like those new crappy Bionicle "minifigs" but bigger and uglier :-D Quote
The Middleman Posted March 21, 2005 Posted March 21, 2005 That's almost down to 'Galidor' level. Quote
xwingyoda Posted March 21, 2005 Posted March 21, 2005 Bottom line who cares because we dont live in Russia :-D Quote
The Middleman Posted March 21, 2005 Posted March 21, 2005 Bottom line who cares because we dont live in Russia :-D But as LEGO is spending money on this, it affects their budget and it gives us an idea of what they think appeals to kids - two things that seriously affect all LEGO fans worldwide. ;) Quote
xwingyoda Posted March 21, 2005 Posted March 21, 2005 Unfortunatly true, but its a kid crappy little plasic rubbish toy!!! At least TLC should do like in Japan, much more interesting for us ;) Quote
V()()D()() Posted March 22, 2005 Posted March 22, 2005 AWSOME I WANT THAT SO BAD!!!!!!!! Joking ;). Man I'd rather get Dino Attack! Quote
Hor Posted March 22, 2005 Author Posted March 22, 2005 It seems that I caused strong anti-LEGO feelings here. Sorry, for that 8-| But I do not agree with most arguments: 1. I do not think that these pieces are "bad-tasted". They are good as far as it could be possible with such budget. I do not think that LEGO donates Nestle. The complete box costs ~70 RUR or just Quote
Jipay Posted March 22, 2005 Posted March 22, 2005 Damn i think you are our first russian member here ! that's great *satis* Quote
xwingyoda Posted March 22, 2005 Posted March 22, 2005 It seems that I caused strong anti-LEGO feelings here. Sorry, for that 8-| P.S. Sorry for too serious reply :) No need to apologize here our russian friend ;) Its just I (and the guys posting there) really don't like it, thats it. Those sets are not intended for AFOLs, thats for sure. If kids like it, good for them. On a marketing point of view, I would rather have a mini Tie Interceptor (like Kabaya in Japan) than those, but you know taste vary... Don't worry, there are never too serious replies, no need to apologize once more. Quote
Hor Posted March 22, 2005 Author Posted March 22, 2005 No need to apologize here our russian friend ;) Its just I (and the guys posting there) really don't like it, thats it. Those sets are not intended for AFOLs, thats for sure. If kids like it, good for them. On a marketing point of view, I would rather have a mini Tie Interceptor (like Kabaya in Japan) than those, but you know taste vary... Don't worry, there are never too serious replies, no need to apologize once more. Thank for kind words! :') It's not problem [for me] that somebody do not like something. Mostly I tried to say, that it is not reason for this thing to not be good for TLC. I'm sure everyone here wishes to TLC to be healthy and profitable. I agree, any mini would be far better, but I sure that it production cost more money. I expect that Kabaya promos are allowed to be more expensive because the main goods (are they candies?) are more expensive too. Quote
Athos Posted March 22, 2005 Posted March 22, 2005 Wow, those things are awful. As if the Russians haven't had enough, Lego goes and does this to them. First the Mongols, then the Soviets, then the Germans and now this abomination. They are probably all asking, when will it all stop. |-D But seriously, that is just awful. Steve Quote
xwingyoda Posted March 22, 2005 Posted March 22, 2005 Hor, Yes Kabaya sell candies. For your info check the following linck (has all Kabaya sets produced ;) ) http://www.brickset.com/search.aspx?Query=kabaya Quote
Akkhraziel Posted March 24, 2005 Posted March 24, 2005 As much as I try to give things the benefit of the doubt....I guess it might be usable as a suit of armor display in a hallway...maybe....sorta. Hrm. Akkh Quote
Cutty Posted March 28, 2005 Posted March 28, 2005 well, despite the negative comments left for these "knights", and the disapproval associated with it, i feel it is my duty to report that apparently nestl Quote
tindwcel Posted April 12, 2005 Posted April 12, 2005 These things have also now reached the UK. Quote
xwingyoda Posted April 12, 2005 Posted April 12, 2005 These things have also now reached the UK. My condoleances :-D Hi tindwcel, our lucky 300th member ;) Welcome to our boards, I hope you appreciate your time with us ;) Quote
The Middleman Posted April 12, 2005 Posted April 12, 2005 These things have also now reached the UK. My condoleances :-D Hi tindwcel, our lucky 300th member ;) Welcome to our boards, I hope you appreciate your time with us ;) I think you're abusing your title tool a TAD bit... ;) WELCOME, TINDWCEL! 300, FINALLY! Quote
Wolf04 Posted April 14, 2005 Posted April 14, 2005 If he's member 300, why is his member number 301? *Back to puking over the horrible sets.* EDIT: W00t, found lucky 300...it's drum roll please.... Invaderjes !!! A round of applause. Quote
xwingyoda Posted April 14, 2005 Posted April 14, 2005 I think you're abusing your title tool a TAD bit... ;)WELCOME, TINDWCEL! 300, FINALLY! Not at all Bloody Jay >-| Quote
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