M'Kyuun Posted February 18, 2019 Posted February 18, 2019 Ah, yep, I forgot about Toy Story and LM2 stuff. Kind thanks for the reminder, Robert8. I am just really disappointed, as disclosures in previous years were always very expansive, showing a good portion of early summer sets across most or all evergreen themes, as well as new themes. Those disclosures have become rather anemic, focusing primarily on new themes, with a little bit of currently released evergreen product to fill out the display. I never understood why product that is currently available at retail was on display, as the point of Toy Fair is to excite retailers for new product. Anyway, I shared my feelings about it, curious if anyone else was feeling the same. And Aanchir is correct in her observation that last year's show began the current precedent towards a very scaled back disclosure of product. I think knockoff companies are at the heart of keeping things under wraps until much closer to official release times. I can't fault them for wanting to protect their properties, but I don't have to like it either. I guess it boils down to Toy Fair time used to be a lot of fun, both internationally and stateside, but recent years have seen the veil of secrecy drawn ever tighter in the European Toy Fairs, and getting ever closer to the same for New York. I have little doubt that NYTF public disclosure will similarly cease within the decade. It's kinda like losing Saturday morning cartoons- such a fun and memorable experience, now as extinct as the T-Rex. I hope I'm wrong, but reality seems to suggest otherwise. Quote
Brickviller V2 Posted February 21, 2019 Posted February 21, 2019 (edited) On 2/18/2019 at 7:49 PM, M'Kyuun said: ...And Aanchir is correct in her observation that last year's show began the current precedent towards a very scaled back disclosure of product. I think knockoff companies are at the heart of keeping things under wraps until much closer to official release times. I can't fault them for wanting to protect their properties, but I don't have to like it either... Yeah, looking at the next quarter line-up of a certain Chinese brick producer it does look like Lego gets more cautious with preliminary pictures for good reasons... Still, if it's anything like the above example I would be quite happy Edited February 21, 2019 by Brickviller V2 Quote
icm Posted February 21, 2019 Posted February 21, 2019 In turn, it's funny how much those sets (especially the base) resemble the upcoming Playmobil line that Digger of Bricks has linked to in previous pages of this thread. Quote
Vectormatic Posted February 21, 2019 Posted February 21, 2019 Those sluban sets are probably original designs, given the long march rocket in there. Lego hasnt made any real world rocket (outside of several shuttle renditions, some more faithfull then others, and the one-off Saturn V, which is another story), i dont see why they would start by bringing a chinese rocket into things. Sure there is overlap in the theme, but given that playmobil is also on the same theme, and space exploration is actually heating up again (china pulled of the first even dark side of the moon landing recently), i dont see this as blindly following lego. Also, IIRC, the set types and part counts dont line up with the leaked lego line up And finally, id be very happy if the lego sets turn out looking like this, the rocket base and long march would be right up my alley, but somehow im sure lego will find a way to make yet another space theme sort of disappointing, with waaaay too much reliance on re-hashed shuttles Quote
jonwil Posted February 23, 2019 Posted February 23, 2019 LEGO did make a Delta rocket as part of https://brickset.com/sets/7469-1/Mission-To-Mars Quote
Digger of Bricks Posted February 24, 2019 Posted February 24, 2019 On 2/21/2019 at 6:47 AM, icm said: In turn, it's funny how much those sets (especially the base) resemble the upcoming Playmobil line that Digger of Bricks has linked to in previous pages of this thread. An official Lunar/Martian base akin to both those examples would be great to see from Lego's own subtheme. Quote
9v brick master Posted February 25, 2019 Posted February 25, 2019 When the pictures so supposed to be revealed Quote
Legocityfan1998 Posted February 25, 2019 Posted February 25, 2019 One set I’d like to see again is a new mail van. The only mail van we’ve had was the one from 2008. A lot of fans on here talk about a farm sub theme being overdue in which it really is, don’t get me wrong I’d like to see new farm sets too. But a mail van would make a great vehicle (pun intended) for the 2020 great vehicle series. The one from 2008 was 4 studs wide and was kind of small. If lego if produces a new one perhaps it could be 6 studs wide? I think that would be really nice. If was a similar scale to the Pizza Van ser from 2017 I think it would make a great set. Quote
TeriXeri Posted February 25, 2019 Posted February 25, 2019 (edited) 45 minutes ago, Legocityfan1998 said: One set I’d like to see again is a new mail van. Lego Xtra has a new sticker pack with a few Mail/Cargo related stickers. Now I don't know how much effect it will have on actual set releases as the stickers could be used for both vehicles and buildings. Edited February 25, 2019 by TeriXeri Quote
Legocityfan1998 Posted February 25, 2019 Posted February 25, 2019 41 minutes ago, TeriXeri said: Lego Xtra has a new sticker pack with a few Mail/Cargo related stickers. Now I don't know how much effect it will have on actual set releases as the stickers could be used for both vehicles and buildings. Where can I find this sticker pack at? Quote
TeriXeri Posted February 25, 2019 Posted February 25, 2019 Just now, Legocityfan1998 said: Where can I find this sticker pack at? LEGO Xtra set nr 853921 €5,99 / $5,99 , releases 1 march at Shop@Home / LEGO Stores. Quote
scottwb2010 Posted February 25, 2019 Posted February 25, 2019 1 hour ago, TeriXeri said: LEGO Xtra set nr 853921 €5,99 / $5,99 , releases 1 march at Shop@Home / LEGO Stores. Glasgow store already has these for sale, so worth looking out for it in others. Quote
Legocityfan1998 Posted February 25, 2019 Posted February 25, 2019 1 hour ago, TeriXeri said: LEGO Xtra set nr 853921 €5,99 / $5,99 , releases 1 march at Shop@Home / LEGO Stores. I found them earlier. Appreciate it though. Quote
Bornin1980something Posted February 26, 2019 Posted February 26, 2019 (edited) On 2/8/2019 at 3:27 PM, Aanchir said: That looks brilliant! Haven't seen mention of it anywhere here on Eurobricks, but Promobricks has shared pics of a new Xtra sticker set with a lot of neat stickers for signs, posters, etc… including lots of City, classic Town, and even Paradisa references! https://www.promobricks.de/lego-853921-xtra-brick-stickers-offizielle-bilder/75976 Yes, here is the post about the stickers. Very good set, will certainly be buying it. I was surprised, however, to see it only includes one Octan logo. I mean Octan, they do a lot of things! Edited February 26, 2019 by Bornin1980something Quote
JamesBenjamin Posted February 28, 2019 Posted February 28, 2019 So when is that Lego event that people are saying the pics of the summer sets will be shown? Quote
alvinofdiaspar Posted March 1, 2019 Posted March 1, 2019 On 2/21/2019 at 4:56 AM, Brickviller V2 said: Yeah, looking at the next quarter line-up of a certain Chinese brick producer it does look like Lego gets more cautious with preliminary pictures for good reasons... Still, if it's anything like the above example I would be quite happy That "Rocket Base" look like the MAV from The Martian. Agree - would be quite happy if the Lego set is along similar lines. Quote
Vonsek Posted March 2, 2019 Posted March 2, 2019 The new Mars sets look very good i must say. Although, the main rocket looks weird. Quote
Fenghuang0296 Posted March 2, 2019 Posted March 2, 2019 5 minutes ago, Vonsek said: The new Mars sets look very good i must say. Although, the main rocket looks weird. Where have you seen them? Quote
Vonsek Posted March 2, 2019 Posted March 2, 2019 (edited) Just now, Feng-huang0296 said: Where have you seen them? Can't comment on that. There are 2 types of box arts for the Mars sets, One featuring a guy with open visor- (60228) Rest of the sets have a figure with closed yellow visor. Edited March 2, 2019 by Vonsek Quote
Hewman Posted March 2, 2019 Posted March 2, 2019 1 hour ago, Vonsek said: The new Mars sets look very good i must say. What sort of colour scheme are the sets? Quote
Vonsek Posted March 2, 2019 Posted March 2, 2019 Just now, Hewman said: What sort of colour scheme are the sets? Well, all the sets are primarily white with some hints of orange tubes, and blue windows on the moon base station thingy. The big rocket's tank is brown. Quote
Digger of Bricks Posted March 2, 2019 Posted March 2, 2019 Just now, Vonsek said: Well, all the sets are primarily white with some hints of orange tubes, and blue windows on the moon base station thingy. Blue windows? Are they Trans-Dark Blue or Trans-Light Blue? Quote
Vonsek Posted March 2, 2019 Posted March 2, 2019 Just now, Digger of Bricks said: Blue windows? Are they Trans-Dark Blue or Trans-Light Blue? Light Blue. This color: Quote
Digger of Bricks Posted March 2, 2019 Posted March 2, 2019 Just now, Vonsek said: Light Blue. Ah, that's what I figured. Is that color shared by any of the subtheme's spacecraft, or is there a different transparent color used for their windows? Quote
Vonsek Posted March 2, 2019 Posted March 2, 2019 Just now, Digger of Bricks said: Ah, that's what I figured. Is that color shared by any of the subtheme's spacecraft, or is there a different transparent color used for their windows? The Vehicles have trans black windows. 60226 Has a printed one, not sure if see through. 60228 Is printed aswell or sticker. Rest use ordinary pieces. Quote
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