KotZ Posted August 6, 2015 Posted August 6, 2015 I'll wait for the pictures to make any big judgements, but right now, based off the names and possible concept, I may be skipping the Nexo Knights. They just don't seem "castley" to me. Quote
Kalhiki Posted August 6, 2015 Posted August 6, 2015 So is this the topic where we're discussing Nexo Knights? Not that other topic in the Action/Adventure Forum? K. Consider me... Somewhat interested. I love the concept of sci-fi knights, so there's a plus. But if the sets/story don't pan out as good as I hope, then I don't know. That set list mentions "Ultimate" versions of characters at a 9.99 price tag. Too cheap to be anything constraction related, but it would be interesting if it was like a large suit of armor that utilized Mixel ball joints. That, I would be all over. Quote
Wardancer Posted August 6, 2015 Posted August 6, 2015 Hmm, I do not like lava. Lava and... Knights? Nexo might just mean "next Generation" or nexus, which is a place where different things come together. A time travelling ecclectic thing? I guess I am not going to get horses in new colors. Quote
Itaria No Shintaku Posted August 6, 2015 Posted August 6, 2015 Now that you know that this is no castle, I think it should be moved into Action Themes as Nexo Knights. Quote
CM4Sci Posted August 6, 2015 Posted August 6, 2015 (edited) It is a futuristic castle themed action theme. :P Edited September 3, 2015 by CM4Sci Quote
thetang22 Posted August 6, 2015 Posted August 6, 2015 While it's impossible to say anything with certainty just yet, the names do sound like this will have sci-fi incorporated in one way or another, and that does not interest me much. As has already been mentioned, Star Wars already covers sci-fi mixed with fantasy elements. If a horse is mechanical, I could live with the concept if it was designed to look like a horse. But if we get "horses" that are really just motorcycles, mini cars, or jets that have some cosmetic features meant to look like it was inspired by a horse, i'll not invest in the theme. If the "horses" are anything like what we saw in 8779 the Grand Tournament, Lego should be ashamed of themselves. When I buy into Castle Lego themes, I don't purchase them based on how they exist as a lone theme or product...I buy them with the intention of incorporating with my existing collection....creating a unified Castle theme from across the generations. If this product leans too much into sci-if elements, it will have no place with my existing collection...resulting in a no-buy. Wait and see.....but right now I'm almost thinking another rendition of lions vs dragons would be better than what I'm worried Nexo Knights may be. Quote
CaptainToad Posted August 6, 2015 Posted August 6, 2015 (edited) I love how some people instantaneously bury this theme without even waiting to see first some pictures and then give it a final judgment.I have to admit this theme is not what I expected by reading those set names but I'm still curious to see what Lego has cooked up this time around. I guess this is because people have certain expectations and the rumours so far and the set names given do not promise any good - in regards to expecations :) of course I am curious as well, but still, the names given suggest another kind of chima line set in a castle universe - nothing I can work with I guess I mean lets face it - if there is a robo horse - then this robo horse cannot be really used in any other context than steampunk - a 'real' horse can be used in most contexts... the names given also suggest it is gonna be centered around heroes - I don't think there will be too much space for civilians I also doubt this theme will have any usable animals - like chicken, cows etc. vehicles will contain many interesting parts, I guess, for vehicle building, something I am not really interested in I suppose it will also feature some unique colors that may or may not be compatible with what you are looking for... many people were hoping for another castle line - and these theme might actually keep any future castle line from coming out. lets face it, it may run about 3-5 years, to be honest when I heard that ninjago will feature pirates next year I was disappointed as well, because we probably wont see any new proper pirates for a long time Edited August 6, 2015 by CaptainToad Quote
Umbra-Manis Posted August 6, 2015 Posted August 6, 2015 "Jestor" makes me think in something like the LU prismatic jester That would be wonderful! Also I like KK2 and Steampunk! Quote
thetang22 Posted August 6, 2015 Posted August 6, 2015 Looking at the names and price points of the set names, a few guesses: Knighton Disc Launchers (70310) – 9.99 Chaos Catapult (70311) – 9.99 Lance’s Robo Horse (70312) – 19.99 Moltor’s Lava Launcher (70313) – 19.99 Clay’s Blade Cruiser (70315) – 39.99 Jestro’s Companions of Darkness (70316) – 49.99 The first 2 sets almost make me think they could be the Battle/Tribe packs. They are a similar price point to Chima Tribe packs, and those had a few figures with some sort of catapult/launcher devices. If that is the case, could Wave 1 set up 2 initial factions: "Knighton" (knights) vs. "Chaos"? Chaos is a pretty popular bad guy theme in many gaming/entertainment hobbies, but it's never really been done in Castle Lego before. Jestro and Moltor look to be likely related to that faction...bringing in the elements of Lava and Darkness...2 things that could easily associated with Chaos. The Knighton faction sets look to be hero character vehicles of some sort (sigh...). Quote
Umbra-Manis Posted August 6, 2015 Posted August 6, 2015 This sounds more and more like Lego Universe. We've got Nexo which is similar to Nexus as in Nexus Force, Chaos sounds very similar to what the Maelstrom was, and we've likely got different colored protagonists. My wallet is doomed! Quote
Rob1321 Posted August 6, 2015 Posted August 6, 2015 So brickjagger was a bust? He said a castle theme to be released in january and this is more of an action theme to be released in april. Quote
Pulp Detective Posted August 6, 2015 Posted August 6, 2015 (edited) Should we expect for the set pictures to come out this month or is it too early?? Edited August 6, 2015 by LOTR34 Quote
Lyichir Posted August 6, 2015 Posted August 6, 2015 Personally, the new theme sounds awesome. I always thought the early Science Fantasy concepts for Knights' Kingdom II were much more promising than the theme we ended up getting, which lost the sci-fi elements while still being a far cry from historical or even traditional fantasy. Nexo-Knights sounds like it will be much more unrepentantly fantastical, which should provide some variety from the rather ho-hum Castle themes we've gotten in recent years. Quote
CM4Sci Posted August 6, 2015 Posted August 6, 2015 The Amazon pages have been taken down for EVERYTHING. Quote
Pulp Detective Posted August 6, 2015 Posted August 6, 2015 The Amazon pages have been taken down for EVERYTHING. Someone is gonna get fired Quote
Dr.Cogg Posted August 6, 2015 Posted August 6, 2015 (edited) I,m most interested in this set, Jestro’s Companions of Darkness (70316), also reading the names brings two things to mind, #1 that Jestro, makes me think he's an evil jester and #2 the name Nexo, I keep thinking because it has Exo in the name it will have mechs (I hope I'm wrong) Edited August 6, 2015 by Dr.Cogg Quote
thetang22 Posted August 6, 2015 Posted August 6, 2015 So brickjagger was a bust? He said a castle theme to be released in january and this is more of an action theme to be released in april. I wouldn't be so quick to discredit brickjagger. I would accuse him of being overly enthusiastic about trying to claim validation before it's due...but not flat out being wrong. His original source said a new Castle theme in late 2015/early 2016....kinda like the Fantasy Era. Now, those are supposedly the words of his original source. He's spoken to a few sources in the 6 months since then, and there has been a bit of conflicting info here and there, but for the most part, his original source was "correct enough". Saying he was a bust because he called it a slightly different type of set than what you would today, or because he didn't have an exact release month...its really just an argument in semantics, which is kinda useless for release rumors of products not coming out for a year+. For instance, you say it's more of an action theme than a Castle theme. Ok...that's one interpretation. Is it a Castle theme with heavy "action" elements, or an Action theme with heavy "castle" elements? The answer - it really doesn't matter, in terms of trying to validate rumors from a year+ out. Those 2 distinctions are basically the same thing, for arguments sake. And when you are going off of what a guy told another guy a year+ out...it's close enough. Releasing late 2015/early 2016 - close enough. Quote
CM4Sci Posted August 6, 2015 Posted August 6, 2015 So brickjagger was a bust? He said a castle theme to be released in january and this is more of an action theme to be released in april. Who and what? Where did it say these were gonna be released in April? This is gonna be released late December at earliest. Think Chima. Quote
Rob1321 Posted August 6, 2015 Posted August 6, 2015 Cant qoute because on mobile but I thought the amazon links had april release dates? Cant qoute because on mobile but I thought the amazon links had april release dates? Quote
CM4Sci Posted August 6, 2015 Posted August 6, 2015 Cant qoute because on mobile but I thought the amazon links had april release dates? We can't check anymore, the pages were taken down Quote
Rob1321 Posted August 6, 2015 Posted August 6, 2015 Really? Thought they all said April but yeah, you're probably right. Quote
Nagol of Fortfield Posted August 6, 2015 Posted August 6, 2015 Lego Knights Nexo 70310 - Knighton disc launchers, building and construction toys EUR 9.99 Preorder. Release date: January 16, 2016 Lego Knights Nexo 70311 - Chaos Catapult, building and construction toys EUR 9.99 Preorder. Release date: January 16, 2016 Lego Knights Nexo 70313 - Moltors lava launchers, building and construction toys EUR 19,99 Preorder. Release date: January 16, 2016 Lego Knights Nexo 70330 - Ultimate Clay, building and construction toys EUR 9.99 Preorder. Release date: January 16, 2016 Lego Knights Nexo 70312 - Lances Robo Horse, building and construction toys EUR 19,99 Preorder. Release date: January 16, 2016 Lego Knights Nexo 70315 - Clays blade Cruiser, building and construction toys EUR 39,99 Preorder. Release date: January 16, 2016 Lego Knights Nexo 70332 - Ultimate Aaron, building and construction toys EUR 9.99 Preorder. Release date: January 16, 2016 Lego Knights Nexo 70335 - Ultimate Lavaria, building and construction toys EUR 9.99 Preorder. Release date: January 16, 2016 Lego Knights Nexo 70334 - Ultimate Monster Master, building and construction toys EUR 9.99 Preorder. Release date: January 16, 2016 Lego Knights Nexo 70331 - Ultimate Macy, building and construction toys EUR 9.99 Preorder. Release date: January 16, 2016 Lego Knights Nexo 70316 - Jestros companions of darkness, building and construction toys EUR 49,99 Preorder. Release date: January 16, 2016 Lego Knights Nexo 70333 - Ultimate Robin, building and construction toys EUR 9.99 Preorder. Release date: January 16, 2016 Yep, mid January release Quote
ZCerberus Posted August 6, 2015 Posted August 6, 2015 Now that you know that this is no castle, I think it should be moved into Action Themes as Nexo Knights. We still don't know enough to make any judgements. We'll discuss where a new theme should've when we know everything there is to know. Quote
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