raarghh Posted May 19, 2016 Posted May 19, 2016 Im very interested in this theme however the dolls turns me off just a little bit.. if it were actual minifigs they had been instant buys. How do the dolls hold up? Worth it even if you prefer minifigs? My local toystore is selling the "Starlight Inn" really cheap and Im really thinking of getting that. Quote
rodiziorobs Posted May 19, 2016 Posted May 19, 2016 (edited) Starlight Inn was the first Elves set I bought (at my wife's request ). It is a really good value, and the Elves minidolls themselves are quite charming. They aren't as versatile or customizable as minifigs, but I don't regret getting the set. It convinced me to pick up some other Elves sets (at a huge discount, mind you). I wish the minidolls integrated better into what we usually accept as "in system", but the unique parts are astonishing, and the set designs themselves are some of the best I have seen from LEGO in recent years. I'd recommend buying at least that set to start off with, and see what you think after that. Edited May 19, 2016 by rodiziorobs Quote
Aanchir Posted May 19, 2016 Posted May 19, 2016 (edited) Im very interested in this theme however the dolls turns me off just a little bit.. if it were actual minifigs they had been instant buys. How do the dolls hold up? Worth it even if you prefer minifigs? My local toystore is selling the "Starlight Inn" really cheap and Im really thinking of getting that. I don't really have any preference between mini-dolls and minifigures. I think the actual "built" portions of the Elves sets are generally strong enough designs that they would be good buys no matter what type of figures they include! I don't think there are any Elves sets I'd really consider "duds". Nothing of the sets' playability or display value is really lost if you swap the mini-dolls out for minifigures, other than the ability to fit two characters side by side in the front or back of the Pegasus Sleigh. I think the mini-dolls themselves can be surprisingly lovable once you have your hands on them. They have all kinds of great molded and printed details, and feel considerably more "lifelike" than minifigures (and a good match to the human-like characters used in the theme's promotional material). Proportion-wise, they're about the size of a generic battle droid from LEGO Star Wars — in fact, the battle droid torso, arms, and legs could make a good mini-doll android. And of course, their hair and hand-held accessories are fully compatible with classic minifigures (capes, unfortunately, are not, due to the mini-doll's thinner neck stud). Even if you just think of them as a "novelty" rather than a part of an actual collection, I think they do add to the sets. Edited May 19, 2016 by Aanchir Quote
Sarah Posted May 19, 2016 Posted May 19, 2016 I don't really have any preference between mini-dolls and minifigures. I think the actual "built" portions of the Elves sets are generally strong enough designs that they would be good buys no matter what type of figures they include! I don't think there are any Elves sets I'd really consider "duds". Nothing of the sets' playability or display value is really lost if you swap the mini-dolls out for minifigures, other than the ability to fit two characters side by side in the front or back of the Pegasus Sleigh. I think the mini-dolls themselves can be surprisingly lovable once you have your hands on them. They have all kinds of great molded and printed details, and feel considerably more "lifelike" than minifigures (and a good match to the human-like characters used in the theme's promotional material). Proportion-wise, they're about the size of a generic battle droid from LEGO Star Wars — in fact, the battle droid torso, arms, and legs could make a good mini-doll android. And of course, their hair and hand-held accessories are fully compatible with classic minifigures (capes, unfortunately, are not, due to the mini-doll's thinner neck stud). Even if you just think of them as a "novelty" rather than a part of an actual collection, I think they do add to the sets. My daughter (age 4) has a combination of minifigures and minidolls. She tends to play with whichever is to hand at the moment. Even when my son (age 8) is playing (who also has Mixels and Minecraft-type figures), I don't see any inclination to avoid minidolls. when he's playing with an Elves set (or dragon), he reaches for a minidoll. When it is a Minecraft set, he reaches for a Minecraft figure. Etc. Quote
raarghh Posted May 25, 2016 Posted May 25, 2016 Bought it and loving it! Definitely getting more. Quote
rodiziorobs Posted May 25, 2016 Posted May 25, 2016 I picked up the Adventure Ship the other day, and while I quite like it, it doesn't really display with the other sets well IMO. The other sets I have look very natural, I mean that the buildings fit into their natural setting well. The ship, however, sticks out in its design; it looks more like something built than something that grew over time. I still really like it, but I am thinking of modding it into a smaller boat and using the rest of the pieces to build a small dock or shanty, so that it fits better with my display. I'll post pics when I'm done. Quote
Soupperson1 Posted May 28, 2016 Posted May 28, 2016 (edited) Here's the summer sets instruction advert: http://en.brickimedia.org/wiki/Review:41129_Amusement_Park_Hot_Dog_Van/Soupperson1#/media/File:41129-25Soup.jpg Edited May 28, 2016 by Soupperson1 Quote
telaruhn Posted May 30, 2016 Posted May 30, 2016 I got the Starlight Inn yesterday, and was able to put it together today. I quite like the lavender rocks, but it will definitely be de-pinked... as for parts, I like the teapot, the printed tiles like the wood and the compass, and, surprisingly, the baby dragon. I like the little guy so much, that I'm considering collecting all the baby dragons and all the adult dragons, too... which means buying nearly every set this wave and in the summer wave. I'll have to get a set with an adult dragon before I decide further; the Secret Marketplace and the Dragon School are next on my list! Quote
Velouria Posted June 1, 2016 Posted June 1, 2016 FYI I was in the Belgian Lego store today (Wijnegem) and they have some of the summer sets on sale. I saw Ragana's castle and the Crystal mine, and then I ran away as as fast as I could before I could see any more because I really shouldn't be buying any more Lego right now :D That seems quite early though. I thought these were announced for august? Quote
Aanchir Posted June 1, 2016 Posted June 1, 2016 FYI I was in the Belgian Lego store today (Wijnegem) and they have some of the summer sets on sale. I saw Ragana's castle and the Crystal mine, and then I ran away as as fast as I could before I could see any more because I really shouldn't be buying any more Lego right now :D That seems quite early though. I thought these were announced for august? The New York Toy Fair display cards listed them for August, but those cards only apply to the North American release dates. From what I've seen the Elves sets are June releases in many European countries. Quote
Aanchir Posted June 1, 2016 Posted June 1, 2016 The LEGO Elves site updated today! Mostly it's just reorganizing the content on the front page, but that comes with some AMAZING new art! Emily vs. Ragana Ragana Elandra in captivity Aira and Fledge Naida and the water dragon egg Azari and the Book of Dragons Quote
Exetrius Posted June 1, 2016 Posted June 1, 2016 The LEGO Elves site updated today! Mostly it's just reorganizing the content on the front page, but that comes with some AMAZING new art! Emily vs. Ragana Ragana Elandra in captivity Aira and Fledge Naida and the water dragon egg Azari and the Book of Dragons Wow, those are really nice! I really like how they went all the way with the scary, 'gothic'-like design of Ragana (and here structures in general). The castle is too pricey for my budget atm, but I'm really digging the look of that set (and the parts as well). Way to go, Elves! Quote
Soupperson1 Posted June 1, 2016 Posted June 1, 2016 The LEGO Elves site updated today! Mostly it's just reorganizing the content on the front page, but that comes with some AMAZING new art! Emily vs. Ragana I wish Emily came with an alternative angry face, so we could recreate this. It looks stunning! Quote
telaruhn Posted June 2, 2016 Posted June 2, 2016 I found Azari and the Magical Bakery and Aira's Creative Workshop at Barnes and Noble today. Had to get them considering I haven't seen them in other stores in a while... and they're no longer on the US S&H. I passed on them before, so I'm glad I found them. While I don't plan on keeping them together, I really like the sets and all the diverse colored parts, especally the lava falls mechanism in the bakery set that reveals the Fire Key. Now I think I want the Adventure Ship before that is sold out... I just found out I have some VIP points to spend! Quote
FortNerd Posted June 2, 2016 Posted June 2, 2016 I wish Emily came with an alternative angry face, so we could recreate this. It looks stunning! Wow, that would make an amazing wallpaper, but I just don't like how Elandra looks in it. Quote
Dannylonglegs Posted June 2, 2016 Posted June 2, 2016 Wow, that would make an amazing wallpaper, but I just don't like how Elandra looks in it. I'll second that. It looks like the dragon is trying to hold in a fart. ~Insectoid Aristocrat Quote
Lordofdragonss Posted June 2, 2016 Posted June 2, 2016 Wow, that would make an amazing wallpaper, but I just don't like how Elandra looks in it. Yeah it looks mirrored :/ Quote
FortNerd Posted June 4, 2016 Posted June 4, 2016 looking at the official pics when suddenly... http://imgur.com/SOj6Rso Quote
Soupperson1 Posted June 4, 2016 Posted June 4, 2016 Elandra dwarves the others! looking at the official pics when suddenly... http://imgur.com/SOj6Rso I don't think it's much more annoying then the grey ballpoints everywhere in all of them. Quote
SWNELoveAngel Posted June 4, 2016 Posted June 4, 2016 Check out what's new on this version of the Lego website: http://www.lego.com/en-gb/elves/products Quote
K4kitty Posted June 7, 2016 Posted June 7, 2016 So I just got my daughter's latest editions of LEGO magazines, and on the back it says ANOTHER wave coming out in September!! arrrgghhh! (and yay!) - my poor wallet... Quote
FortNerd Posted June 7, 2016 Posted June 7, 2016 So I just got my daughter's latest editions of LEGO magazines, and on the back it says ANOTHER wave coming out in September!! arrrgghhh! (and yay!) - my poor wallet... They are likely talking about the current summer wave. It's available at s@h now, but every physical store I checked says it's not out yet. Unless it's an actual whole new wave, and it's unlikely, but post pics of that magazine anyway. Quote
K4kitty Posted June 7, 2016 Posted June 7, 2016 This is in the UK - so the summer sets are out already. I'll post a pic when I get home. Quote
FortNerd Posted June 7, 2016 Posted June 7, 2016 Product animations for Ragana's castle: and Queen Dragon Rescue: ( I think they haven't yet uploaded the other two)And new webisode - "The struggle is real": Quote
K4kitty Posted June 7, 2016 Posted June 7, 2016 (edited) Hope this works http://tinypic.com/3ia4wlk4 Edited June 7, 2016 by K4kitty Quote
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