fatsomania Posted January 30, 2016 Posted January 30, 2016 - Hot dog bun - New prints - Wheelchair - New colors for some pieces - 15 figures in a $35 set - New baby piece Starter sets are pretty bland and offer nothing new. That's why. And don't forget the new dog! Quote
P3_Super_Bee Posted January 30, 2016 Posted January 30, 2016 Though what kind of animals live near a volcano ? Honestly, I've never heard of any animal living near a volcano. No, they usually run away http://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/nature/animals.htm https://www.volcanogallery.com/hawaii1.htm http://www.wildlifeextra.com/go/news/undersea-volcano.html#cr Quote
Amazing Bricks Posted January 30, 2016 Posted January 30, 2016 http://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/nature/animals.htm https://www.volcanogallery.com/hawaii1.htm http://www.wildlifeextra.com/go/news/undersea-volcano.html#cr Well, we're not getting any animals in the volcano sets. Quote
Sandy Posted January 30, 2016 Posted January 30, 2016 The Fun at the Park is a Day One purchase for me, too. Just look at the diverse minifig goodness! It's also great to notice that TLG has really pushed up the female-to-male ratio in the City sets this year. The Volcano Explorers - despite being vehicle-heavy, actiony subtheme - seems to have a female minifig in every single set, which is very commendable. The field of science and research is much more balanced sex-wise nowadays, after all. Quote
RacerRabbit Posted January 30, 2016 Posted January 30, 2016 I am loving that Gas Station! And what's this? An alternative model on the box?! Like they did back in the 90's?! Yes! This is glorious!!! I used to love seeing that back in the day! Quote
El Garfio Posted January 30, 2016 Posted January 30, 2016 (edited) I have built a prototype of wheelchair. It's a bit high, but I haven't found any better wheels. Suggestions for improve it are welcome. Any idea of how attach bicycle wheels to an axle or to any other brick? Edited January 30, 2016 by El Garfio Quote
Oederland Posted January 30, 2016 Posted January 30, 2016 Well, like stated a while ago, I didn't expect that much of the volcano sets although it sounds very interesting at first, as basically, there's nothing much iconic about volcano research except the volcanoes themselves, which would require many bricks for a proper appearance, plus the silver heat-protective suits (which seems to be boring grey in the set, but well). However, the sets turn out to be much worse. I mean, it's a mixture of fireworkers/construction workers in olive-green clothes thrown together with rather random vehicles - only the off-road vehicle/pick-up in 60121 and the drone in 60124 make some sense when considering rough or rocky, volcanic terrain. Which leaves us with the transparent-orange rock pieces then. And this is the laughable part. Okay, it's lava. Red-hot lava. Which already makes me wonder why they didn't go with a mixed pattern similar to that seen on the rock monsters in Power Miners, thus not just transparent-orange. This is still rather a cosmetic issue. But why for heaven's sake should one try to drill into red-hot lava? Why use a pickaxe? Why should one try to transport red-hot lava with a helicopter? How would you even attach it to the suspension? With heat-resistant superglue? Magic powers? Why not wait till it's cooled down and has a solid form? And yeah, of course there have to be large crystals within that red-hot lava. Well-known fact. Now it's a toy of course, but it's classified as a City theme, and City tries to be rather realistic (for a police state with hardly any buildings left except police and fire stations and a few ruins ). This research theme is anything but realistic, it's nonsense, and the volcano (which should really be THE part of the whole subtheme) is just disappointing. If TLC had wanted to reuse previous concepts from demolition and mining sets, they could have come up with a ressources-oriented overground exploration theme, searching for minerals in the wilderness, then the boring/drilling equipment would make sense - for volcano research it does not. Or they could have come up with similar vehicles for pile driving within the usual constructions subtheme. If TLC had wanted to reuse the tracked vehicle concept, they could have gone with a snow groomer. But the way it turns out to be it's a rather absurd combination. However, the vehicles as such look nice , so children might like them, and can easily use them in different settings (although it's a little stupid that there are no rocks in other colours, just the trans-orange ones). So overall, it's not that bad at all , it's just missing the point. Now when looking at the other City sets (plus the Creator buildings): 31051 Cape Lighthouse: No new idea, but it looks nicer than the Lighthouse Island from 2011 and the orca is a really nice feature. The alternatives are a meh though, no idea what the second model is meant to reflect, the third model is conceptionally the hut of the main model. Overall nonetheless 31052 Vacation Getaways: Now this is a large vehicle Not sure whether it will work well with other vehicles around, but it's a great set with many options, and the alternative models are also great. I mean, one set and you can build a motorhome, a house, or a cruising catamaran, and they all look good. 31053 Tree House Adventures: I didn't really like the previous tree house set, but this is even worse, it doesn't even attempt to look as if there had been a concept. 60101, 60102, 60104 Airport sets: Nothing really special, reused concepts, but good to see airport is back. It will be interesting to see how much the largest set 60104 costs relative to 3182 from 2011, as the building part (terminal and tower) is a very reduced version. The limousine set comes with a plane this time, not with a helicopter like in 3222, which is a far better choice as we get helicopters all the time anyway. 60101 is not unsimilar to 60021 turned into a "proper" plane. So all in all, we have a set with a large passenger plane, a set with a smaller passenger plane, a set with a cargoplane. So there's something for everyone. 60100 Airport Starter Set: Now while I doubt small helicopters are used for airmail, the set offers a lot of play features. Nice. 60103 Airshow: The last similarly sized set dates back into 1993: 6345 - I did own this set as a kid No idea, 60103 is a little less fascinating IMO, maybe due to the rather simple colour scheme on the two jets. Maybe they should have gone with two different colours for the two. Concerning the hangar, it certainly takes away quite some pieces & increases the prize & doesn't really offer that many options (as a kid, if you want to have a hangar you can easily build your own with boxes and such, you don't really need Lego bricks). Thus but without the hangar it would have been cheaper, likely increasing the chance for children to receive the set. 60132 Gas Station: Well, like the title states, a gas station. Looks really nice with all the details. There are some mehs, but just the usual ones = the mudguard issue on the car. It doesn't become better with the new rims. Next to the car the wrecking car appears to be too small. It would really be necessary to design a less massive mudguard piece for cars. Also, when placed side by side, vehicles with old rims don't work together well with vehicles equipped with new ones, the difference in size is too much. But overall 60134 Fun at the Park: If you're looking for more minifigs for your City layout, this is a Must. Works as a set as its own as well though. New molds are also welcomed. Quote
Bricknblue Posted January 30, 2016 Posted January 30, 2016 The volcano sets are horrible. I'll get the Volcano Starter Set just fore the mini figures which are different and the awesome set name. The sets could be arctic or mining if you just change the colors. There is nothing special about them at all. The airplane sets are least look decent. The hanger and three planes is a greta idea for a set. Quote
P3_Super_Bee Posted January 30, 2016 Posted January 30, 2016 Well, we're not getting any animals in the volcano sets. Didn't say we were, just saying there is wildlife around volcanos... Quote
Legoboy22 Posted January 30, 2016 Posted January 30, 2016 Airport is quite tiny and sad compared to 3182. This one only has one floor. Does anyone know when the sets will be a vailable to purchase? Thx in advance Quote
Lyichir Posted January 30, 2016 Posted January 30, 2016 I also have never heard of the #ToyLikeMe campaign. I wonder if their campaign really influenced LEGO. Given the timeframe involved with set development and the recent push for realistically-disabled figs in Lego, I doubt it was anything more than a happy accident. Still, that makes the inclusion of a wheelchair in a Lego set even better, since Lego presumably recognized the need for disabled representation even before advocacy groups made it a major issue. Quote
fatsomania Posted January 30, 2016 Posted January 30, 2016 Airport is quite tiny and sad compared to 3182. This one only has one floor. Does anyone know when the sets will be a vailable to purchase? Thx in advance I heard somewhere that Fun at the Park will be released in June. All the other sets in that wave will probably also be released the same time. Quote
BrickFit26 Posted January 31, 2016 Posted January 31, 2016 I am sorry for being ignorant, but what's so good about the Fun in the Park set? The city starter sets have 4 figures + 100 pieces for $10. It seems that it would need at least 400 pieces to be worthwhile. Lots of new stuff. The Wheelchair the baby, hotdog with bun. Those attract me to the set. Quote
sunhuntin Posted January 31, 2016 Posted January 31, 2016 I have built a prototype of wheelchair. It's a bit high, but I haven't found any better wheels. *snip pics* Suggestions for improve it are welcome. Any idea of how attach bicycle wheels to an axle or to any other brick? this reminds me of the chairs used when they play basketball, big, slightly splayed wheels for speed and agility. Quote
cebelicamya Posted January 31, 2016 Posted January 31, 2016 (edited) Fun at the park set actually reminds me of this set http://www.eurobricks.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=50144 Back then they also included twins! Edited January 31, 2016 by cebelicamya Quote
Klaus-Dieter Posted January 31, 2016 Posted January 31, 2016 (edited) Thank you all very much for the links, info and pics! Here some short comments about the summer sets: Volcano Research: This theme is not as bad as I feared, but nevertheless it could have been done better. Nearly all sets are senseless and boring since they all include the same a mineral drill and a massively big vehicle although that is all already included in the flagship set. The minifigs are very well designed. The only pity is that the most interesting figure - namely the great suited guy - comes only in the biggest set. The Base is really ok. The volcano is "bigger" than I thought and the vehicles are - apart from that the truck has nearly no interior for its huge size - nice. And the starter set includes a nice quad. Airport: The flagship set - mainly the passenger terminal building with only one floor big and nearly no interior - is really a shame! :thumbdown: Apart from that the whole theme is really great! The VIP plane with limousine and "follow me"-vehicle looks really cool! And that a cargo plane could in this small size looks very decent I would never have thought before! The starter set with the postal heli is cute! And - although I would have prefered a really closed hangar and the two red planes to have not both the same colors - the Airshow is a great set! :wub: Civilian Life: A new gas station was since long overdue! And the wait was it really worth! This is next to the one in 10184 the best one TLG has released so far! That the red car misses car doors and that the seperate promo sign is only one-sided are the only two things I've to criticize. Apart from that the set is simply perfect! I especially like the small dining erea and the shop display and the new, small road sweeper! :wub: As well as the gas station a City minifigure collection pack was all the time overdue! And this one is absolutely stunning with twelve completely new and amazing torsos, some new faces, a decent wheelchair and a lovely baby minifigure! The only thing to criticize is that the hot dog cart has no bbq. :wub: I'm really looking forward to the two civilian sets and the smaller airport sets! Klaus-Dieter Edited January 31, 2016 by Klaus-Dieter Quote
just2good Posted February 1, 2016 Posted February 1, 2016 Here's a look at a new 2016 Fire polybag. Found it at Toys"R"Us. Quote
parsom Posted February 1, 2016 Posted February 1, 2016 I don't know if I will buy "Fun at the Park" for 35 pounds. Arguments for buying it: - Wheelchair - Baby - Some new torsos - Hot dog bun Arguments against: - Too much minifigs which I don't need (but which are rising the price for the set) - No trees (except two little ones). No trees? In the park??? C'mon. - No other park stuff (no squirrel? no fountain? no flowers?) Wheelchair, baby and hot dog bun probably will come in some other sets. New torsos also. So I don't think it is worth to pay for other things which are rather pallid, but which are rising the price for the whole set. Quote
Bricknblue Posted February 1, 2016 Posted February 1, 2016 The park set is 35 pounders USAers, not $35, there might be a different. I'd guess $40, but wouldn't be shocked at $45-$50. Quote
fatsomania Posted February 1, 2016 Posted February 1, 2016 (edited) I made this chart to try to see if we could predict more accurately the US price of Fun at the Park. I've got mixed results, however. Here is the chart: 60129 Police Patrol Boat ..............................................+15 75142 Homing Spider Droid ...........................................NA (most likely -5) 10565 LEGO DUPLO Creative Suitcase .......................+25 10580 LEGO DUPLO Deluxe Box of Fun .....................+15 10596 Disney Princess Collection (DUPLO) .................+5 41062 Elsa's Sparkling Ice Castle .................................+5 60071 Hovercraft Arrest ...............................................+10 75091 Flash Speeder ...................................................-5 These are all sets that cost £34.99, just like Fun at the Park according to Brickset. All the Star Wars sets are 5 less in USD. Everything else is anywhere from 5 to 25 more in the United States. Obviously it varies, but we really won't know the price of Fun at the Park until a reliable source announces it. Edited February 1, 2016 by fatsomania Quote
sebitsena Posted February 2, 2016 Posted February 2, 2016 60129 Police Patrol Boat ..............................................+15 75142 Homing Spider Droid ...........................................NA (most likely -5) 10565 LEGO DUPLO Creative Suitcase .......................+25 10580 LEGO DUPLO Deluxe Box of Fun .....................+15 10596 Disney Princess Collection (DUPLO) .................+5 41062 Elsa's Sparkling Ice Castle .................................+5 60071 Hovercraft Arrest ...............................................+10 75091 Flash Speeder ...................................................-5 As the set belongs to the City theme, i think it will be +10/+15, so, Fun at the park will be priced around 40$ and nearly the same in €. Quote
Amazing Bricks Posted February 3, 2016 Posted February 3, 2016 New polybag: You get some really good pieces in this. Quote
BrickFit26 Posted February 3, 2016 Posted February 3, 2016 The translucent orange boulders in the volcano sets remind me of turtle shells. They look like it, or maybe I'm seeing things. Quote
jfbat Posted February 3, 2016 Posted February 3, 2016 New polybag: You get some really good pieces in this. Got that saturday. Not built it yet, but liked it immediately. Quote
Roebuck Posted February 3, 2016 Posted February 3, 2016 Personally I am a little disappointed in this years city summer wave Since they had played their police and fire cards in the winter wave, we had a very good chance for a ace or three in the summer wave.. Volcano Research is a letdown, airport is not good either (airshow are nice since it is something different) and gas station ok I guess The park is great, but when I first heard the rumours of a park set with 14 minifigs I expected a huge set which a normal set with 14 figs would be.. Turns out we only got 14 minifigs But on the upside I save a lot of money since I only will get the park minifigs Quote
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