Since that pic comes directly from the latest catalog, I think there is a HUGE chance that this set will not be altered !!The vikings pics you were reffering to were just box art !! Also, if you look at the Sail Barge pic on the catalog, it was the prototype version with slight mods only !!

*yoda*

Looool yeay, how hard is it to come with a backstory :-P At least mine was fun hehe !! I can't wait to read the crappy TLC one :-D Humm, since those jellybeans aliens seem to not sell, maybe we'll see a new mine set of a dwarf finding a jellymartian inside a rock X-D and sending that "thing" to scare Shakar and his skellies far fra away X-D

*yoda*

Well lets hope TLC dont go changing this set, im fed up with them removing bits from the proto versions.

Im sure your story will be better than theirs X-D

Gotta love those golden axe's, i wonder how much their gonna sell for on bl. |-/

Ah, the Skeletons will be pleased to welcome in my Dark Army Goblins (I suppose that that's what the "KK faction" is),

Even the Crown Knights are influenced by my dark magic.

I think you are correct !! Look at the arms of those MFs, they are *yoda* 's sand green :-D So its definitly NOT a human faction.

So bottom line: its human versus undead and unhuman X-D That way less funny hehe

And the Crown's king cannot be affected by an old bearded wizard mind you !! Especially one having a SW torso :-P

*yoda*

The more factions the better for this line if you ask me, for years its been just the knights vs just one enemy now finally they can have a 3 way.......... wait.....that didnt come out quite right X-D :-P ;-)

You know what i mean. X-D

So far the only thing that i dont like about the whole new line is the lack of a new torso design for the wizard, but the whole line is just soooo damn good i just cant complain.

If only all TLC other lines were this good.....

The more factions the better for this line if you ask me, for years its been just the knights vs just one enemy now finally they can have a 3 way.......... wait.....that didnt come out quite right X-D :-P ;-)

You know what i mean. X-D

Humm, a threesome, how interesting !! you naughty *vader* !!

Humans, Dwarves, skellies, goblins and trolls = 5 factions !! So you're in for the orgy of the century :-D

But I digress X-D :-P

*yoda*

This is awesome, thanks Apo! I'm loving those dwarves, and there are so many 8-

I think you are correct !! Look at the arms of those MFs, they are *yoda* 's sand green :-D So its definitly NOT a human faction.

So bottom line: its human versus undead and unhuman X-D That way less funny hehe

And the Crown's king cannot be affected by an old bearded wizard mind you !! Especially one having a SW torso :-P

*yoda*

No, the Dark Wizard is just my puppet.

Peraphs those goblins are your relatives, Master *yoda* ? They sure resemble you....

Shakar

Edited June 27, 200717 yr by Shakar

No, the Dark Wizard is just my puppet.

Peraphs those goblins are your relatives, Master *yoda* ? They sure resemble you....

Shakar

Relatives of *yoda* ?? Hmmmmmm you might have something their :-P

SW4J i think your most likely right about the plastic used for the swords, its a shame but hey they can at least be changed. Personaly i too love the fact that the axe's are still being used, there one of the best new weapons that tlc have produced.

8-

BTW, does anyone think that Castle takes the award for the best theme of the year? Because I'm kind of leaning in that dirrection. ;-)

Well i think its gonna be right up there as one of the favorites to win this years award, tlc has made a fantastic recovery from the KK line :-X

While I like the vladek's helmet, I kinda wish they made a few new ones (or recycle old ones). The good guy clans all have a nice variety of helmets, while the undead/bad guy only have that or nothing. Where is the love? :-P let's make something for the knights vs the foot soldiers vs orcs vs archers. I kinda like the troll's helmet. Nice and chic! :-P

Well i think its gonna be right up there as one of the favorites to win this years award, tlc has made a fantastic recovery from the KK line :-X

well if you're asking me, this theme is no longer a castle theme but a fantasy theme... as if they finally realise that it's oh so easy for them to produce a successful LOTR clone. Think it is sad for the hardcore castle fans though. I can't imagine those guys to be all that happy with the direction this theme is suddenly taking...

Thanks, this is the best castle set so far besides the castle itself, many new pieces that are valuable, should get this one. Brickshelf should have this one up soon.

Wow, I'm really liking the looks of this. :'-) Will it be coming out later this year, or next year?

well if you're asking me, this theme is no longer a castle theme but a fantasy theme... as if they finally realise that it's oh so easy for them to produce a successful LOTR clone. Think it is sad for the hardcore castle fans though. I can't imagine those guys to be all that happy with the direction this theme is suddenly taking...

It's such an easy jump from "castle theme" to "fantasy theme" since most modern fantasy (at least the stuff coming from the U.S. and England) is set in a quasi-European medieval era. When I was a kid, I was really into the Lego Castle sets, and I always wished they would introduce fantasy elements, which they finally did with the Dragon Knights (just as I was moving into Town and Train sets). So, I'm not surprised to see Lego really embracing the fantasy aspect of their Castle theme. It's a natural fit, and fantasy is a hugely popular genre these days.

I don't know how upset the hardcore Castle fans will be. Seems to me that most of them incorporate fantasy elements into their structures and stories. Having tons of new pieces, like golden axes, winged helmets, dwarves, and fantasy monsters should be right up their alley. Not to mention all the basic bricks and arches in useful colors like grey and brown.

I haven't bought a Castle set in over 10 years, but man, this year's lineup is tempting ....

Wow awesome find! Maybe LEGO isn't going downhill completely... I HAVE TO GET THIS SET!!!!!!! AND THE NEW SWORDS LOOK LIKE RUNESCAPE DRAGON SCIMITARS!!! I really want this set!!! Thanks a lot!!!!!!

Edit: Sir Dillon, it says november on it so probably november, maybe october for Toys R Us and LEGO stores.

Edited June 27, 200717 yr by Gahu: Turaga of Force

Wow first Undead and now Dwarfs?These are the castle sets I have been wanting for like 15 years and are definately my favourite castle theme ever.

The troll looks fun and it be even more awesome if those 2 minifigs are indeed Goblins,we may never get LOTR lego but this is a brillant sub...hopefully there will be some smaller sets to go with them?

::can't see images::

I go out to this page, click on the topic RH: RH: New Lego Castle set 7036 - Trolle, dwarves uvm, but then get redirected to the main forum, that topic not there.

Is USA blocked from certain topics or was it deleted?

Edited June 27, 200717 yr by JINZONINGEN 73

well if you're asking me, this theme is no longer a castle theme but a fantasy theme... as if they finally realise that it's oh so easy for them to produce a successful LOTR clone. Think it is sad for the hardcore castle fans though. I can't imagine those guys to be all that happy with the direction this theme is suddenly taking...

Well, I guess us softcores are taking over the world. :-P yes, pinky

well if you're asking me, this theme is no longer a castle theme but a fantasy theme... as if they finally realise that it's oh so easy for them to produce a successful LOTR clone. Think it is sad for the hardcore castle fans though. I can't imagine those guys to be all that happy with the direction this theme is suddenly taking...

Then you'd be surprised :-D Everyone over at classic-castle is eating this up. I'm pretty sure they don't care WHO the factions are, they're just glad to have more than two sides in a fight X-D

Looks great! I love the mine carts! I guess now the population of LegoLand will now have to mine coal...

Black Lung ON!

OH GOOD GRAVY! THOSE ARE AMAZING! I CAN'T BELIEVE LEGO IS FINALLY MAKING TROLLS AND GOBLINS! Btw, those are not orcs if anyone thinks they are, nor are they undead. Goblins are orcs that like underground places and stuff. Orcs are more warrior goblins. And Uruk-Hai are, well, goblin men! And that troll owns!

AND THE NEW SWORDS LOOK LIKE RUNESCAPE DRAGON SCIMITARS!!!

lol...holly right :))

and the set is.... :'-) is... :'-) i just can't find words to say how i'm happy

LEGO produced LOTR like series...i'm dreaming - don't I ?? :'-)

Wow! Awesome set! Those Dwarves and the Troll look friggin' cool *sweet* ! The only thing I don't like are the swords the 'goblins' seem to be carrying, they look like crap :-X . Way too Megoblok-ish for my liking.

Let me start by saying this is a great find!

I heard some rumors of a dwarf faction (don't know where that was), but didn't expect to see anything this fast.

In my opinion, the mine itself is nothing special. Maybe there are some interesting pieces but that's it.

But the minifigs and weapons are something else.

I already love those new dwarf helmets! I tried to enlarge some parts of the picture to see some more details.

Is the minfig in middle (the one with the cool new helmet with the "wings") wearing some special (longer?) armor? Hard to tell.

And the new swords are not to bad (maybe a bit big).

But I'm not so sure whether I like this creature...

My conclusion: The best piece in this set is that new helmet with those "wings" on both sides. I must get some of those!

Edited June 27, 200717 yr by bonaparte

The new beards look promising! The set itself looks pretty crappy... but the figures have me interested.

Steve