Dream Lego Licensed Themes

[Murdoch17]

I'm gonna say this once: Disney TV show sets in minifigure scale - Gargoyles, TailSpin (my personal fav), Darkwing Duck, DuckTales, Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers (we NEED more than a Brickheadz!), Goof Troop, Bonkers, House of Mouse, and all the rest of the shows from the 90's / early 2000's - would sell like hotcakes. 90's kids are adults entering / in the middle of their 20s / 30's, and have disposable incomes. It's like leaving money on the table! (House of Mouse would be an easy way to get us figs we'd never otherwise see outside of CMF's!)

...and I have a personal reason for wanting these shows to exist in LEGO: I need a Baloo and the rest of Higher for Hire crew to go with my Sea Duck MOC. (LEGO doesn't make any bear headpieces in black, strangely, so I've got the Adventurers pilot Harry Cane as a stand-in.)

Edited July 15, 2024 by Murdoch17

[jonwil]

YES YES YES to Duck Tales.

 

[Lion King]

I never heard of TailSpin, Bonnie’s,  Goof Troop,  but I love watching Darkwing Duck, Duck Tales, Chip n Dale tv shows!

not just Disney tv shows but Nintendo’s tv shows too. 

I think characters from the classic Disney and Nintendo tv shows would be great for CMF and sets. 

[Mandalorianknight]

On 6/28/2024 at 1:15 PM, ARC2149Nova said:

More Hasbro collabs, mainly GI Joe

And if they don't want to do a full new Joe franchise right off the bat.... Welcome to the Energon Universe, my friend.

 

Speaking on that, I know we technically get transformers sets, but I wouldn't mind some that are actually affordable for children and let us get a solid number out there. I dunno if they'd be transformable (I feel like transformation with core class level articulation and alt-mode design shouldn't be impossible for figures the size of, say, the constraction figures), but whether they're that or 2-in-1s, maybe something like this:

Polybag: 2-in-1 Optimus Prime ($4.99)

Ravage and Rumble ($9.99)

Bumblebee ($22.99)

Starscream ($37.99)

Optimus Prime ($44.99)

Megatron ($44.99)

Soundwave ($49.99): Comes with Laserbeak and Frenzy

Grimlock ($59.99)

(Store exclusive) Cliffjumper vs Thundercracker ($59.99)

Ultra Magnus ($99.99)

Buildable Matrix of Leadership ($69.99)

UCS The Ark ($299.99): Giant buildable Ark (doesn't transform) with microscale transformer builds. Comes with minifigures of Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Megatron, and Starscream.

[BrickBob Studpants]

According to exabricks, we‘re getting Tom & Jerry Brickheadz in December!  

Minifigs would be cool as well… maybe there’ll be a Hannah-Barbera CMF series one day

[Murdoch17]

1 hour ago, BrickBob Studpants said:

According to exabricks, we‘re getting Tom & Jerry Brickheadz in December!  

Minifigs would be cool as well… maybe there’ll be a Hannah-Barbera CMF series one day

Man, those cartoons were violent.... even by 1940's standards. but, if we ever get them as figures (someday, I hope to see a Hannah-Barbera CMF), we can have Tom and Jerry meet their parodies! (Itchy and Scratchy)

[Gorilla94]

Same problem as Tweety and Sylvester. Jerry really needs to be a small mould 

[MAB]

On 7/16/2024 at 2:17 AM, Mandalorianknight said:

Speaking on that, I know we technically get transformers sets, but I wouldn't mind some that are actually affordable for children and let us get a solid number out there. I dunno if they'd be transformable (I feel like transformation with core class level articulation and alt-mode design shouldn't be impossible for figures the size of, say, the constraction figures), but whether they're that or 2-in-1s, maybe something like this:
 

If kids want small and reasonably affordable toys that transform between robot and vehicle easily and reliably, won't they just buy Transformers?

[Mandalorianknight]

5 hours ago, MAB said:

If kids want small and reasonably affordable toys that transform between robot and vehicle easily and reliably, won't they just buy Transformers?

If kids want small and reasonably affordable cars, wouldn't they just buy non-lego toy cars? If they want small and reasonably affordable star wars ships, wouldn't they just buy the non-lego ones? Etc.

Generally speaking, people don't buy lego sets because it's the only way to get toys for the IP. They do it because it's a lego version of said IP. Plus, there's clearly some appeal for transformers specifically, given Kre-o, hasbro's own bionicle knockoff figures, and arguably even some of these relatively cheap sort of blind bag model kits that snap together easily.

Edited July 24, 2024 by Mandalorianknight

[Lion King]

I’m not surprised that they are going to do Tom & Jerry characters. I mean we ha Looney Tunes characters that are quite violent. We have Marvel and DC themes. Oh yeah and Harry Potter. It would be neat to have Hanna-Bar)….ara CMF Series!! But I’m not very looking to see an oversized Jerry figure like Itchy, Tweety and Gonzales (Sppedy), Chip and Dale (well,they can be used as mascots for Disney park….)

I don’t know how likely they put named characters as an accessory like Tweety and Jerry along with Tom and Sylvester respectively but we have bunch of named characters as accessories in past series!

[MatthewRC]

On 7/22/2024 at 2:15 PM, BrickBob Studpants said:

According to exabricks, we‘re getting Tom & Jerry Brickheadz in December!  

Minifigs would be cool as well… maybe there’ll be a Hannah-Barbera CMF series one day

Yes, and more of LEGO Scooby-Doo as well! That theme was, and still is, deeply underrated!

[Mandalorianknight]

A second wave of my hypothetical transformers line, but the reason I'm here to post is like I've said before, lego's made at least one set for just about every IP I'd want lego to make. Well, I've got a new one. I just finished the first TPB of Void Rivals, and holy cow, I think I'm gonna start an Ideas set immediately! Such a cool new story, something within the Transformers universe and yet concretely it's own thing.

But yeah, like I said, here's a hypothetical second wave for mainline lego transformers:

Polybag: 6-in-1 Megatron (Robot, Gun, Tank, Cybertronian Jet, earth bomber, helicopter) ($4.99)

Buzzsaw and Ratbat ($9.99)

Arcee ($22.99)

Wheeljack ($29.99)

Constructicon Scrapper ($34.99)

Ratchet ($36.99)

Constructicon Long Haul ($44.99)

Shockwave ($44.99)

Elita-One vs Skywarp ($64.99)

Jetfire ($79.99)

Buildable Optimus Prime head ($79.99)

UCS The Nemesis ($299.99): Giant buildable Nemesis (doesn't transform) with microscale seeker jet builds. Comes with minifigures of Shockwave, Soundwave, Skywarp, and Thundercracker.

Edited July 27, 2024 by Mandalorianknight

[Lion King]

I’m sure someone (or I) already mentioend that before - we would love to see Pokemon, Studio Ghibli, any anime from Japan, such as Yu-Gi-Oh, One Piece, Sailor Moon, etc.  

But there is one thing I don’t think someone already mentioned - I would to see Digimon!

[ARC2149Nova]

On 7/27/2024 at 6:39 PM, MatthewRC said:

Yes, and more of LEGO Scooby-Doo as well! That theme was, and still is, deeply underrated!

I would pay an ungodly amount of money for official minifigures of Space Kook, Captain Cutler, and The Phantom Shadows, as well as the Hex Girls and Crystal and Amber.

On 7/15/2024 at 9:17 PM, Mandalorianknight said:

Ravage and Rumble ($9.99)

Soundwave ($49.99): Comes with Laserbeak and Frenzy

 

On 7/27/2024 at 7:41 PM, Mandalorianknight said:

Buzzsaw and Ratbat ($9.99)

Superior set ideas, my friend. The only ones I'd need.

[Mandalorianknight]

15 hours ago, ARC2149Nova said:

Superior set ideas, my friend. The only ones I'd need.

I do think Lego Soundwave is on his way- while I think megatron shows up eventually, I'm sure they'll wait until they've got the other obvious ones out since he'll be a little trickier to pull off with their rules- and I wouldn't be surprised if we got a GWP or expansion pack of whatever major casseticons don't come in the actual set.

 

I enjoy doing these, so here's a third wave:

Polybag: 2-in-1 Throttlebots (Bumblebee and Cliffjumper) ($4.99)

Enemy vs Ramhorn ($9.99) 

Sideswipe ($26.99)

Constructicon Bonecrusher ($29.99)

Constructicon  Scavenger ($34.99)

Ironhide ($36.99)

Constructicon Hook ($44.99)

Blaster ($44.99): Comes with Eject and Steeljaw

Prowl vs Constructicon Mixmaster ($54.99)

Astrotrain ($74.99)

Omega Supreme ($149.99)

Transformers Art Set ($299.99): Mosaic that can be made into the transformers logo, Optimus Prime in truck mode, or Optimus Prime in robot mode.

There'd also be a combo pack of all the Constructicon sets to form Devastator - Devastator ($244.94): Devastator and Prowl, with exclusive instructions to rebuild Prowl into a head.

[CF Mitch]

On 8/18/2024 at 12:42 AM, Lion King said:

I’m sure someone (or I) already mentioend that before - we would love to see Pokemon, Studio Ghibli, any anime from Japan, such as Yu-Gi-Oh, One Piece, Sailor Moon, etc.  

But there is one thing I don’t think someone already mentioned - I would to see Digimon!

i think I mentioned Pokémon too, once  
But yes, Digimon is also a great idea for LEGO!
i'm only familiar with the first two seasons, but there's plenty material to take inspiration from just there, already  

Also, something that's probably come up once before as well: Dragon Ball /Z/Super/GT  

Regards,
Mitch

[Lion King]

5 hours ago, CF Mitch said:

i think I mentioned Pokémon too, once  
But yes, Digimon is also a great idea for LEGO!
i'm only familiar with the first two seasons, but there's plenty material to take inspiration from just there, already  

Also, something that's probably come up once before as well: Dragon Ball /Z/Super/GT  

Regards,
Mitch

The original Digimon Aventure, 02, and tri would be great for Lego! It would be cool to see molded Digimon like Agumon, Gatomon, etc.  same for Pokémon’s small ones like Pikachu, starters,Meowth. Probably CMF would good for both Digimon and Pokemon - who knows. 

Dragon Ball sounds cool for sure. 

[CF Mitch]

18 hours ago, Lion King said:

The original Digimon Aventure, 02, and tri would be great for Lego! It would be cool to see molded Digimon like Agumon, Gatomon, etc.  same for Pokémon’s small ones like Pikachu, starters,Meowth. Probably CMF would good for both Digimon and Pokemon - who knows. 

Dragon Ball sounds cool for sure. 

Exactly!
There's so much potential... For Pokémon, there's plenty of locations to replicate as well; Pallet Town, a Pokémon Centre, a gym...

Regards,
Mitch

[Lion King]

8 minutes ago, CF Mitch said:

Exactly!
There's so much potential... For Pokémon, there's plenty of locations to replicate as well; Pallet Town, a Pokémon Centre, a gym...

Regards,
Mitch

Hmm locations in Pokemon world… I would imagine that they do Professor’s Lab, Team Rocket’s Hideout, Lake of Rage. I thik it’s little tricky and challenging for lego to do specific locations. A gym might be generic for fans to display “battle”. Pokemon Center is very easy for Lego to produce!

[CF Mitch]

Ooh, yes! Excellent suggestions!

Speaking of Team Rocket, their Magikarp/Gyarados submarines could also be a thing  

Regards,
Mitch

[MAB]

On 7/24/2024 at 9:42 PM, Mandalorianknight said:

If kids want small and reasonably affordable cars, wouldn't they just buy non-lego toy cars? If they want small and reasonably affordable star wars ships, wouldn't they just buy the non-lego ones? Etc.

Generally speaking, people don't buy lego sets because it's the only way to get toys for the IP. They do it because it's a lego version of said IP. Plus, there's clearly some appeal for transformers specifically, given Kre-o, hasbro's own bionicle knockoff figures, and arguably even some of these relatively cheap sort of blind bag model kits that snap together easily.

Right, but LEGO cars tend to be both cheap and easy to play with like a normal toy car. Making a LEGO Transformer toy that is both cheap (and hence relatively few parts) and transformable, while also looking like a decent toy is much harder. Which presumably is why the Transformers that LEGO has done tend to be large (and so less affordable for kids) and aimed at nostalgic adults.

[Mandalorianknight]

On 8/21/2024 at 11:22 AM, MAB said:

Right, but LEGO cars tend to be both cheap and easy to play with like a normal toy car. Making a LEGO Transformer toy that is both cheap (and hence relatively few parts) and transformable, while also looking like a decent toy is much harder. Which presumably is why the Transformers that LEGO has done tend to be large (and so less affordable for kids) and aimed at nostalgic adults.

I don't know what universe you're in, but the main lego car line's standard cars go for $27 now. I think the reason the two transformers lego have done so far are large 18+ sets is because lego is very adult-focused at the moment and is tuned into that nostalgia vein as you say. 

A lego transformer will always be more expensive than a comparatively sized/articulated mainline transformer, just as most lego IPs have sets more expensive than the comparative non-lego version of the product. Kids still buy the lego version- often to the point they outperform the normal version- because it's made of lego.

[MatthewRC]

On 8/20/2024 at 11:14 AM, CF Mitch said:

Exactly!
There's so much potential... For Pokémon, there's plenty of locations to replicate as well; Pallet Town, a Pokémon Centre, a gym...

Regards,
Mitch

 

On 8/20/2024 at 11:26 AM, Lion King said:

Hmm locations in Pokemon world… I would imagine that they do Professor’s Lab, Team Rocket’s Hideout, Lake of Rage. I thik it’s little tricky and challenging for lego to do specific locations. A gym might be generic for fans to display “battle”. Pokemon Center is very easy for Lego to produce!

 

On 8/21/2024 at 11:12 AM, CF Mitch said:

Ooh, yes! Excellent suggestions!

Speaking of Team Rocket, their Magikarp/Gyarados submarines could also be a thing  

Regards,
Mitch

As much as I would love for LEGO to catch the Pokémon license, I’m still kind of jealous that Mega still has the license for it.

[BrickBob Studpants]

@TandNbricks is hinting at multiple themes returning (i.e., themes that didn‘t have sets in the last 1-2 years). One is The Simpsons, but what could the other(s) be?

[ARC2149Nova]

1 hour ago, BrickBob Studpants said:

@TandNbricks is hinting at multiple themes returning (i.e., themes that didn‘t have sets in the last 1-2 years). One is The Simpsons, but what could the other(s) be?

Please be SpongeBob or Scooby-Doo...Please be SpongeBob or Scooby-Doo...

We've had too many Ideas for SpongeBob for LEGO to not get a clue (Scooby-Doo), on the other clip, I demand Captain Cutler and the Phantom Shadows.

Of course, neither are particularly relevant, but they're two of the more iconic franchises LEGO no longer owns.

Third, unbiased, guess, maybe TMNT? That has always been in-and-out of popularity, and is definitely worth a second shot, perhaps with sets from across the series' history.