AgentRick Posted December 9, 2008 Posted December 9, 2008 Macross! Transforming valkyries FTW!!I don't see it ever happening, however. It's a niche anime series, and it's fettered by ongoing litigation between Harmony Gold, who claim rights to all things Macross in the US, and the series' creators in Japan. It's an unhappy, and downright expensive, situation for Macross fans in the US. I'd be Bricklinking like crazy if TLG did a limited run in Japan and Europe, however. Did you know that the designer for the VFs used lego to figure out the transformation scheme for his mechs? Quote
Diamondback Posted December 9, 2008 Posted December 9, 2008 +1 on BTTF--and maybe old-school Knight Rider? (UCS original Trans Am-based KITT for the WIN!) Heck, why not a UCS line of vehicles from pop-culture? (Imagining KITT and the General Lee side-by-side...) Kids wouldn't be nig on it, and it'd be almost all big sets, but a line based on Dale Brown's novels could be kinda cool too. (Minifig-scale hotrodded B-52s and B-1s, anyone?) ---------------- Now playing: John Williams - The Imperial March (Darth Vader's Theme) via FoxyTunes Quote
sgt stickey Posted December 10, 2008 Posted December 10, 2008 (edited) A saving pvt. Ryan theme or call of duty. Also a Mobster theme would be cool. Edited December 10, 2008 by sgt stickey Quote
M'Kyuun Posted December 10, 2008 Posted December 10, 2008 Did you know that the designer for the VFs used lego to figure out the transformation scheme for his mechs? Yep, Shoji Kawamori. He also designed two VAN-Force models using existing EXO-Force sets and custom decals, available only in Japan. I've seen a few vids of his LEGO valks; pretty neat how he works out the transformation sequence, although his models are more practical than aesthetic, and he cuts/modifies some pieces to fit the shapes he desires. Over the years, there have been some nice Macross inspired MOCs; I think with a few new smaller ratcheting joints and small ball joints (similar to the old ball and socket arm joints), TLG could produce some stellar models at minifig scale. Honestly, I think LEGO is "missing the boat" by not attempting a transformable robot theme set in the System scale. The Transformers are still incredibly popular, and with a second film set next summer and the Animated cartoon, continues to reach younger fans, as well as the older crowd. EF was cool, but was just a little too ..i dunno, limited, and the mecha were too simplistic. Now if the City Police Van could transform into a decently articulated robot(with hands...no weapon arms, thank you), I think it would sell very well, even better if it could accommodate a minifig in vehicle mode. Although 6 wide vehicles are possible, I think 8 wide trucks and such would be excellent fodder for a transformable theme, giving the designers more room to fit features and joints in there. Anyway, this is and has been my dream theme for LEGO since I was about 11 or 12 years old...I'm 37 now, and I'm still dreaming. Quote
Cyclone Titan Posted December 10, 2008 Posted December 10, 2008 Like others I would love a Kingdom Hearts II theme. Or any video games Square-Enix had some part in. Quote
Master-Evil Posted December 10, 2008 Posted December 10, 2008 (edited) Power Rangers. New sets for each new season. And besides that, a "Super Legends"-Line with the older Rangers Edited December 10, 2008 by Master-Evil Quote
Rijkvv Posted December 10, 2008 Posted December 10, 2008 What I dreamed of as a kid: Thunderbirds sets. Then you can of course release a big set of Tracy Island, sets of every TB vehicle (not only the Thunderbirds, also other vehicles like the FAB1 and the Mole) and some other big vehicles and scenes. Quote
Captain Green Hair Posted December 10, 2008 Posted December 10, 2008 Inspector gadget! I learned my English from him first watching the NBC superchannel back in the 80's. Quote
KimT Posted December 10, 2008 Posted December 10, 2008 Power Rangers. Hasn't that already been done as KK2? Quote
Master-Evil Posted December 10, 2008 Posted December 10, 2008 (edited) Hasn't that already been done as KK2? Yeah, but there was no Megazord Edited December 10, 2008 by Master-Evil Quote
Diamondback Posted December 11, 2008 Posted December 11, 2008 Oh, this is probably more "Trains" than "Licensed", but since LEGO had to get BNSF approval on the Super Chief and GP38-2, and probably TTX's on the Double-Stack, why not a licensed line of relatively-accurate trains? (Kinda like expanding the Super Chief basic-concept to a 6-wide version of my 10-wide passenger trains...) ---------------- Now playing: John Williams - The Imperial March (Darth Vader's Theme) via FoxyTunes Quote
Snake...SNAKE...SNAAAAKE?! Posted December 11, 2008 Posted December 11, 2008 In this post alone, I have just squared my nerdiness. I would like a Battlestar Galactica!!11one!1 theme. Quote
Mr Spielbrick Posted December 13, 2008 Posted December 13, 2008 DOCTOR WHO! We need definitive minifig scale Daleks! Seriously, there's a lot to make... An almost endless line of minifigs and monsters. Though that is probably exactly what would keep LEGO from doing Who: too many original molds needed. TARDIS interior(s) and exterior can be made fairly easily though... As can the Doctors and companions. In licences, TLC has a thing with vehicles, right? Well, how about: - TARDIS - military trucks from UNIT - normal car for a Father's Day set - motorbike for a The Idiot's Latern set - spaceships (Slitheen, Daleks, captain Jack) - or even Bessie, if we're going for classic Who Okay, it's never gonna happen. But it would be fantastic. Quote
Eskallon Posted December 14, 2008 Posted December 14, 2008 (edited) What I really want is a lord of the rings theme but as the film's are older now it will probably never happen. I also somehow always see a resemblance to lotr in the castle theme. We could have: hems deep osgiliath Mordor playset The shire Rivendell Elf hidout in a forest Huge moria with a balrog Maybe a minus Tirith (This would be expensive though) Also I agree with speilbrick doctor who would be great with cybermen and daleks. Edited December 14, 2008 by Eskallon Quote
Adam Posted December 15, 2008 Posted December 15, 2008 Whenever Final Fantasy has been mentioned, the poster has excluded the most memorable one- it is most recently known as Final Fantasy IV! Cecil, Kain, Rosa, Cid, Kain... did I say him already? Just thinking about it brings me back to a whole world of geeky passion. Think about it! Who wouldn't love to see the Tower of Babel, Red Wings of Baron, or even a Black Chocobo landing in front of the Goblin's cave? Or how about a small set where Yang is kicking some fiery orb monster butt on a mountain? It'd be great! sorry i meant a million people have made a lego wall-e but seriously that is the second time you have complained about one of my posts the other one you had trouble finding out that i was joking! sorry about the crazy post i was in a hurry! and please next time don't assume i am on drugs! Ditto. Quote
Gamer Posted December 19, 2008 Posted December 19, 2008 I would like a James Bond theme,I have some ideas how it would look. Quote
Nirdian Posted December 20, 2008 Posted December 20, 2008 Hmmm... "The Abyss" LEGO would absolutely RULE!!! WotW would also be nice. And then there's Evangelion... Quote
eti Posted December 20, 2008 Posted December 20, 2008 Disney. But I don't necessarily mean all their modern movies - what I would love to see is classic Disney. Carl Barks, mostly. Uncle Scrooge and the Beagle Boys who try to steal his money in many creative ways. Magica de Spell who tries to steal his number one dime in order to melt it in a volcano. Donald and his nephews who go adventuring, hunting for square eggs (Lego square chickens would be cool). Gyro Gearloose and his whacky inventions. And of course Daisy Duck and Donald's big rival Gladstone Gander. The good thing about this is that everybody knows it - we all read those comics when we were little and our kids are still reading them. And, why not, the whole Micky Mouse crew, maybe in sets for younger kids (like their was in 2000 but the figs could be less chunky and more practical), with Minnie, Goofy, Donald and Daisy, and Pluto. And Zeke Wolf wis his gentle nephew and the three pigs would make some cute sets too. Oh, and I second Hello Kitty. I love pink bricks and I'm sure the market share in Japan will go through the roof once they have Hello Kitty sets. Quote
user Posted December 20, 2008 Posted December 20, 2008 Ditto. Do you mean Kim has assummed you are on drugs to or what? Quote
LEGOMAN132 Posted December 20, 2008 Posted December 20, 2008 Macross! Transforming valkyries FTW!!I don't see it ever happening, however. It's a niche anime series, and it's fettered by ongoing litigation between Harmony Gold, who claim rights to all things Macross in the US, and the series' creators in Japan. It's an unhappy, and downright expensive, situation for Macross fans in the US. I'd be Bricklinking like crazy if TLG did a limited run in Japan and Europe, however. Somebody mentioned Evangelion...good call. Great series. LEGO Evas would be very cool. Something like this: http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=53172 I agree on Macross valkyries rook Quote
WetWired Posted December 20, 2008 Posted December 20, 2008 Lord of the Rings just so I could play the video game they'd eventually make for it Quote
Captain REX Posted December 20, 2008 Posted December 20, 2008 Terminator! Just imagine those Endoskeletons Quote
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