CM4Sci Posted May 29, 2016 Posted May 29, 2016 Got the battle packs at the LEGO Store today - really nice figures! I was so happy they had them! Quote
Dannylonglegs Posted May 29, 2016 Posted May 29, 2016 Out of perverse curiosity, does anyone know if the figures in the Nexo Knights battlepacks (specifically the demons) are unique? ~Insectoid Aristocrat Quote
CM4Sci Posted May 29, 2016 Posted May 29, 2016 I believe some of the prints are unique, such as 2 Beast faces, legs, and I know a Knight face and torso/leg is unique. Quote
Boogly22238 Posted May 29, 2016 Posted May 29, 2016 Magmar is my new favorite lava monster. I guess the only one I won't have is Burnzie.. Quote
BrickFit26 Posted May 29, 2016 Posted May 29, 2016 Still no sighting of the summer sets in my store. Magmar & Ultimate Axl look great. Quote
Lyichir Posted May 29, 2016 Posted May 29, 2016 Out of perverse curiosity, does anyone know if the figures in the Nexo Knights battlepacks (specifically the demons) are unique? ~Insectoid Aristocrat Yeah, the Ultimate versions of the lava monsters all have at least something to make them unique compared to the standard varieties. Ultimate Beast Master has different legs with Globlin-patterned kneepads. Ultimate Lavaria has a different torso with glowing orange cracks in her breastplate. Ultimate General Magmar has a different torso and legs. And Ultimate Flama is almost completely unique, with a torso, head, and ghost tail in more yellowish shades. Additionally, the stone "shields of absorption" haven't appeared in any other sets besides the Ultimate sets. I'm still kind of on the fence about the ultimate villain sets. Even though they're all unique, they're less obviously so than the knights, and with so many other sets on my wish list those sets end up as a lower priority. I might still end up getting them before the year is up, though. Quote
CM4Sci Posted May 29, 2016 Posted May 29, 2016 Yeah, the Ultimate versions of the lava monsters all have at least something to make them unique compared to the standard varieties. Ultimate Beast Master has different legs with Globlin-patterned kneepads. Ultimate Lavaria has a different torso with glowing orange cracks in her breastplate. Ultimate General Magmar has a different torso and legs. And Ultimate Flama is almost completely unique, with a torso, head, and ghost tail in more yellowish shades. Additionally, the stone "shields of absorption" haven't appeared in any other sets besides the Ultimate sets. I'm still kind of on the fence about the ultimate villain sets. Even though they're all unique, they're less obviously so than the knights, and with so many other sets on my wish list those sets end up as a lower priority. I might still end up getting them before the year is up, though. I think he was talking about the $15 battle packs I mentioned. Quote
Lyichir Posted May 29, 2016 Posted May 29, 2016 I think he was talking about the $15 battle packs I mentioned. Oh shoot, that was pretty obvious. How did I misinterpret that? My bad. Quote
TeriXeri Posted May 29, 2016 Posted May 29, 2016 (edited) Got most of the summer sets now. Just wanted to give my summary, not a review, I'll leave that to experts. Jestro's Lair is by far the most satisfying set with the way it's built, majority of bricks and plates, and the technic structure inside is mostly bricks as well. Macy's flyer can shoot red balls and 2 flickfire missiles. I like the fact each "room" of the castle has a different purpose, the things I couldn't see right away from the box were a small chicken pen in the back, 2 transparent jars in the storage area (neon yellow and light blue), a salt/pepper set at the back kitchen/cauldron, with a space to hold the banana. Inside the jail is a brown bed and a small black pot, and you can use a spare light orange cheese slope from Axl's hover horse as actual cheese for the Rat. Inside the breakable wall on the front is a removable box/case that can hold 4 books (5 if you add one horizontally) The orange book contains an insert of what I believe is a horned/teethed monster which is supposed to be Infernox Other sets: Magmar siege machine and Axl tower carrier have the exact same wheelbase size, and are almost the same size overall. Axl Tower Carrier: When you detach the tower, which allows the catapult to come out, and gives room to add 1 or 2 minifigures inside, 1 computer screen and 2 round neon "ammo" bricks stored inside as well. Burnzie is about the size of Sparkks. Blue book contains insert of Whiparella Siege Machine: Magmar siege engine works well in both modes, the disc launcher shoots at an angled tile in 6 wheel mode which makes it go upward diagonally. The only downside I found is the jail door in vehicle mode points downward, so opens up easily if you have something inside, you don't lose it but it may fall out when transforming/lifting the vehicle. Good amount of globlin(5)+globlin disc(4) included. Aero Striker 2.0: Spring loaded missiles below the structure, are designed in a way, it shoots when pulling the back trigger, first it shoots 1, then the other if you pull it back a bit more. Thunder mace: the knob on the back brings up the 2 6 shooter cannons at the same time. Pretty straigforward vehicle. Glob lobber: simple vehicle with 2 flick fire globlins. Ultimate sets are different then the regular versions: -Magmar got chest armor print and the backpack is designed a bit more sturdy compared to Flama's hammer -Flama has a yellow head/torso/ghost legs compared to Red with different face. The hammer is pretty huge tho and won't really stay up on it's own, sword is more matte-yellow then transparent. -Lance is mostly white with transparent armor/visor. The wings are cool but balance using the huge diamond Lance can be tricky if you got no studs. -Axl is the most different from the original due to being mostly light orange with trans yellow accents (original is silver and trans neon orange) Overall, the summer wave is definately meant as the second complimentary half of 2016, not so much stand-alone, as it completes the "set" of 5 knight specific vehicles/5 hover horses/5 knight squire bot types and the rest of the ultimates/villains and book inserts. It rounds out the monster side a bit more by adding bigger assets like the siege vehicle and castle, burnzie is similar to sparkks, and could pull Jestro's mobile in a similar way. A fair number of added globlins, I pretend the printed Discs are actual globlins too, which makes it around 25 total for 2016 round+disc versions. I hope 2017 will have less vehicles, especially knighton side doesn't need any more right now, so I hope they mostly aim for structures and focus on the monster side of things. Edited May 29, 2016 by TeriXeri Quote
Lordofdragonss Posted May 29, 2016 Posted May 29, 2016 Thanks for that summary! I bet other will appreciate it too! Quote
Japanbuilder Posted May 29, 2016 Posted May 29, 2016 I appreciate that summary. I am slowly moving my budget to NEXO as Star Wars is incredibly expensive where I live. NEXO on the other hand seems to always get a sale around here. Not sure if that means it is not popular here but I appreciate my money getting more LEGO than not. Quote
BrickJagger Posted May 30, 2016 Author Posted May 30, 2016 Black Knight review, in German... Nice find. I'm happy that this mech is a good two inches taller than the King's Mech, it makes it seem more imposing. Anyone know if the sets have a hard June 1st release date in the US (Like the hard January 1st date for the first wave), or an August release? Quote
Amazing Bricks Posted May 30, 2016 Posted May 30, 2016 Nice find. I'm happy that this mech is a good two inches taller than the King's Mech, it makes it seem more imposing. Anyone know if the sets have a hard June 1st release date in the US (Like the hard January 1st date for the first wave), or an August release? August Quote
Dannylonglegs Posted May 30, 2016 Posted May 30, 2016 I think he was talking about the $15 battle packs I mentioned. I was, but I appreciate both replies! Thanks for answering my question CM4Sci. Not as unique as the Ninjago battlebacks villains, it would appear, but I still have to get one. And thanks, Lyichir. I didn't know that! I was planning on getting a few of those, and that's just more incentive! ~Insectoid Aristocrat Quote
PenPlays Posted May 30, 2016 Posted May 30, 2016 Anyone know if the sets have a hard June 1st release date in the US (Like the hard January 1st date for the first wave), or an August release? Your clue when they will show is when Toys R Us gets 'em. The first of the following month they're seen is when they will be officially available. That's always been my gauge, as the Toy Fairs, despite being official, aren't always reliable. Quote
Lordofdragonss Posted May 30, 2016 Posted May 30, 2016 (edited) Lego oploaded season 2 preview: It seems there are some books we are not getting, and were not mentioned in Book of Monsters! Also Axl Carrier promo have some sweet Nexo buildings: Edited May 30, 2016 by Lordofdragonss Quote
Orange Leader Posted May 30, 2016 Posted May 30, 2016 Jestro's Lair is by far the most satisfying set with the way it's built, majority of bricks and plates, and the technic structure inside is mostly bricks as well. Macy's flyer can shoot red balls and 2 flickfire missiles. I like the fact each "room" of the castle has a different purpose, the things I couldn't see right away from the box were a small chicken pen in the back, 2 transparent jars in the storage area (neon yellow and light blue), a salt/pepper set at the back kitchen/cauldron, with a space to hold the banana. Inside the jail is a brown bed and a small black pot, and you can use a spare light orange cheese slope from Axl's hover horse as actual cheese for the Rat. Inside the breakable wall on the front is a removable box/case that can hold 4 books (5 if you add one horizontally) The orange book contains an insert of what I believe is a horned/teethed monster which is supposed to be Infernox Good to read that the lair is to your satisfaction, I'm looking forward to get my hands on It a little later. Axl's Tower Carrier and Jestro's Lair are my must haves for the Summer wave of NK. Quote
Boogly22238 Posted May 30, 2016 Posted May 30, 2016 Lego oploaded season 2 preview: It seems there are some books we are not getting, and were not mentioned in Book of Monsters! Just for a second, you can see a Flame Thrower in the middle of the video.. Maybe we're getting those books next year Quote
Darth Wayne Posted May 30, 2016 Posted May 30, 2016 After just getting and building Ultimate Axl and Lance, but having built NONE of the actual sets yet so far, i gotta ask, does every Knight have their OWN Hover Horse (are they different) or are they all the same? Also: Do the horses stand up with the riders on them/can you display them like that? If so that'd be pretty cool... Quote
BrickJagger Posted May 30, 2016 Author Posted May 30, 2016 After just getting and building Ultimate Axl and Lance, but having built NONE of the actual sets yet so far, i gotta ask, does every Knight have their OWN Hover Horse (are they different) or are they all the same? Also: Do the horses stand up with the riders on them/can you display them like that? If so that'd be pretty cool... Each Knight has their own horse. Lance's is in Jestro's Evil Mobile, Aaron's is in Infernox Captures the Queen, Macy's is in Beast Master's Chaos Chariot, Clay's is in General Magmar's Siege Machine of Doom, and Axl's is in Jestro's Volcano Lair. All of the horses are the same except for their color, which matches the Knight who owns the horse. The horses can't stand up, unfortunately. August Too bad. I was looking forward to buying most of the summer wave for my birthday in July. Quote
Aanchir Posted May 30, 2016 Posted May 30, 2016 After just getting and building Ultimate Axl and Lance, but having built NONE of the actual sets yet so far, i gotta ask, does every Knight have their OWN Hover Horse (are they different) or are they all the same? Also: Do the horses stand up with the riders on them/can you display them like that? If so that'd be pretty cool... All the hover horses are built roughly the same, only the colors (and the handlebars, in Axl's case) vary. But there is one horse color-coded to each of the five knights. I'm not sure what you mean by "stand up". They won't fall over when the knights are riding them, if that's what you're asking. The weight is balanced pretty well. But there isn't really any way to have them rear up like a real horse, since they don't have legs (so even if they could balance in an upright position, they'd probably end up looking less like horses and more like seahorses). Quote
Vorkosigan Posted May 30, 2016 Posted May 30, 2016 So I felt pretty good about the summer wave hitting June 1st in the US but it doesn't look like its going to happen. There's no units showing quantities in Target's inventory checker and the set listings aren't on the US S@H. Its a bummer because I wanted to get the park statue giveaway. The question is, will it be July, August like the toy fair said, or some random date like the City sets that came out May 22nd? Quote
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