Textorix Posted February 10, 2021 Posted February 10, 2021 2 minutes ago, BrickFunatic said: I'm very curious now about Gringotts. I really hope it's still coming. Although if this is another microscale thing I will save a lot of money. Microscale would be total waste of potential if they already released minifigure scale Diagon Alley with huge modular buildings
1234567892022 Posted February 10, 2021 Posted February 10, 2021 Just now, Textorix said: Microscale would be total waste of potential if they already released minifigure scale Diagon Alley with huge modular buildings Oh I know it won't be a microscale Gringotts, I meant if it's something else entirely (like an add-on to the microscale Hogwarts Castle) I would skip buying it because I don't like microscale sets. Sorry if my wording was confusing.
BrickBob Studpants Posted February 10, 2021 Posted February 10, 2021 Maybe I am overreacting, but there aren’t that many ways to read @Falconfan1414’s hint. If it said “don’t hold your breath for MANY DH sets”, that would be different. But since there’s no quantifier, I just read it as “don’t expect any DH sets” Or do you simply mean, we shouldn’t act as if it was a given, but that it was still possible?
Textorix Posted February 10, 2021 Posted February 10, 2021 (edited) 8 minutes ago, BrickFunatic said: Oh I know it won't be a microscale Gringotts, I meant if it's something else entirely (like an add-on to the microscale Hogwarts Castle) I would skip buying it because I don't like microscale sets. Sorry if my wording was confusing. Sry it looked like you were talking about Gringotts. Well yes and I dont buy microscale sets either. Even tho that microscale Hogwarts castle looks gorgeous I just picked Hogwarts founders minifigs from BL and it saved me a lot of money and space for Diagon Alley which I rly hope will get expansion with Gringotts. Edited February 10, 2021 by Textorix
1234567892022 Posted February 10, 2021 Posted February 10, 2021 (edited) 6 minutes ago, Textorix said: Oh sry it looked like you were talking about Gringotts. Well yes and I dont buy microscale sets either. Even tho that microscale Hogwarts castle looks gorgeous I just picked Hogwarts founders minifigs from BL and it saved me a lot of money and space for Diagon Alley which I rly hope will get expansion with Gringotts. I did get the Hogwarts but I regret it and plan on selling it. My issue is that I would have liked a smaller version of the entire castle in microscale (like some of the MOCs I've seen) that would have been a beautiful display piece or a minifigure scale castle (with obviously less ground covered but more detail than regular sets). I do agree that it still looks nice when displayed and I'm glad I have the figures, and I know lots of people love it so I shouldn't complain. But it just isn't for me. Edited February 10, 2021 by BrickFunatic
BrickBob Studpants Posted February 10, 2021 Posted February 10, 2021 7 minutes ago, BrickFunatic said: (like an add-on to the microscale Hogwarts Castle) Mark my words, such a thing will never be released Not a single person who doesn’t already own the microscale Hogwarts would buy this one, and that one’s been on the market for 2.5 years, meaning it’s too late. Ninjago City Gardens is able to stand on its own without its long-gone precursors, a Hogwarts add-on that misses the most iconic parts definitely would not
1234567892022 Posted February 10, 2021 Posted February 10, 2021 8 minutes ago, Lego-Freak said: Maybe I am overreacting, but there aren’t that many ways to read @Falconfan1414’s hint. If it said “don’t hold your breath for MANY DH sets”, that would be different. But since there’s no quantifier, I just read it as “don’t expect any DH sets” Or do you simply mean, we shouldn’t act as if it was a given, but that it was still possible? Maybe they're cycling through all the films again with 2 per year and we have to wait until 2024 for them to get around to DH.
BrickBob Studpants Posted February 10, 2021 Posted February 10, 2021 Just now, BrickFunatic said: Maybe they're cycling through all the films again with 2 per year and we have to wait until 2024 for them to get around to DH. Prepare to find a howler in your letterbox
girlie-site-boots Posted February 10, 2021 Posted February 10, 2021 (edited) Maybe Lego feel the modular Hogwarts is getting too big. Kids won't collect the later sets if they don't have the Great hall or other early ones. From the hints that have been given it seems they are starting again and building vertically rather than horizontally. Edited February 10, 2021 by girlie-site-boots
1234567892022 Posted February 10, 2021 Posted February 10, 2021 DH Part I has become one of my favourite films of the series, and every time I watch it I imagined the Lego sets. Same for the Battle of Hogwarts.
RODDY Posted February 10, 2021 Posted February 10, 2021 Not having many DH sets doesn’t mean the Lego HP line is dying, this is arguably the largest amount of sets in one year with three waves: moments, anniversary, and whatever August is. They clearly know the theme has interest.
ZeLuiz08 Posted February 10, 2021 Posted February 10, 2021 I don’t understand why people are so obsessed with having a new set of Durmstrang’s ship, ok I even want Karkarof, but I definitely don’t need another Victor Krum, I’ll take the opportunity to talk, have you noticed how badly done Victor Krum of the 2019 sets? his facial expression has nothing to do with the actor and neither has a beard. I think the Durmstrang ship should not be relaunched, for the simple fact that the first one was a failure, I remember that in 2006 every toy store I went to had a Durmstrang ship "stranded" haha, and I am of Brazil. The biggest proof that it was a failure everywhere is that lego had to relaunch it with 4 minifigures of famous characters just for people to be interested in it.
Textorix Posted February 10, 2021 Posted February 10, 2021 6 minutes ago, girlie-site-boots said: From the hints that have been given it seems they are starting again and building vertically rather than horizontally. I dont think this is the case. Many people think so bcs of rumored Chamber of Secrets Great Hall, but thats not a remake to 2018 Great Hall, that is just 20th anniversary special based on og 2001-2002 sets.
BrickBob Studpants Posted February 10, 2021 Posted February 10, 2021 Just now, RODDY said: Not having many DH sets doesn’t mean the Lego HP line is dying, this is arguably the largest amount of sets in one year with three waves: moments, anniversary, and whatever August is. They clearly know the theme has interest. Nobody said or implied the theme was dying, my comparison with LOTR was more about ignoring stuff rather than ending the theme prematurely, sorry if my intention was unclear Speaking of which: if we do get the Durmstrang ship, that would be another parallel to LOTR (you know, ignoring a climactic battle in favour of a boat )
Textorix Posted February 10, 2021 Posted February 10, 2021 (edited) 13 minutes ago, ZeLuiz08 said: I don’t understand why people are so obsessed with having a new set of Durmstrang’s ship, ok I even want Karkarof, but I definitely don’t need another Victor Krum, I’ll take the opportunity to talk, have you noticed how badly done Victor Krum of the 2019 sets? his facial expression has nothing to do with the actor and neither has a beard. I am more obsessed with getting Karkarof minifigure and I would much rather see Black Lake task with one tower and underwater stuff like og one had and minifigs would be Harry, Krum with shark head, mermaid, maybe Hermione or Ron but most importantly Igor Karkarof. That would be dream set from Goblet of Fire I would be happier to see than some ship. Edited February 10, 2021 by Textorix
girlie-site-boots Posted February 10, 2021 Posted February 10, 2021 5 minutes ago, Textorix said: I dont think this is the case. Many people think so bcs of rumored Chamber of Secrets Great Hall, but thats not a remake to 2018 Great Hall, that is just 20th anniversary special based on og 2001-2002 sets. The 2001 / 02 the modules stack vertically. It wouldn't be easy to add a CofS to the existing Great Hall because of the way it links to the other sets, ie you'd need to add a basement to the Great Hall, Clocktower and the Astronomy tower
BrickBob Studpants Posted February 10, 2021 Posted February 10, 2021 1 minute ago, girlie-site-boots said: The 2001 / 02 the modules stack vertically. I hope the new style stays exclusive to the anniversary sets. The old sets were neat back in the day, but just look horrible by today’s standards There’s a fine line between “retro” and “outdated”
Textorix Posted February 10, 2021 Posted February 10, 2021 1 minute ago, girlie-site-boots said: The 2001 / 02 the modules stack vertically. It wouldn't be easy to add a CofS to the existing Great Hall because of the way it links to the other sets, ie you'd need to add a basement to the Great Hall, Clocktower and the Astronomy tower You didnt get what I was saying. I agree that these og set stack vertically, I just disagree that this indicates that restart of the theme is happening. 2 minutes ago, Lego-Freak said: I hope the new style stays exclusive to the anniversary sets. The old sets were neat back in the day, but just look horrible by today’s standards There’s a fine line between “retro” and “outdated” Yep they are outdated and thats why this is just anniversary special and not a restart.
BenderBrau Posted February 10, 2021 Posted February 10, 2021 7 minutes ago, BrickFunatic said: DH Part I has become one of my favourite films of the series, and every time I watch it I imagined the Lego sets. Same for the Battle of Hogwarts. Oh thank god, it's not just me then I never get why people complain about the camping scenes being too long, there's only 20 minutes of screen time between setting the tent up and visit to Godric's Hollow, when things speed up. And it neves gets boring to me because of the tension between the trio, If the rumor's true about DH sets not being present in this year's wave, that's a bit disappointing but at the same time relieving in a sense? So far the theme has been largely linear and, as has been mentioned, it definitely would feel like getting to the Deathly Hallows means the theme is ending. And it's too early for that. I welcome the idea of 2021 being the celebration year and the normal schedule picking up next year
1234567892022 Posted February 10, 2021 Posted February 10, 2021 28 minutes ago, ZeLuiz08 said: I definitely don’t need another Victor Krum, I’ll take the opportunity to talk, have you noticed how badly done Victor Krum of the 2019 sets? his facial expression has nothing to do with the actor and neither has a beard. This is exactly why I do want a new Victor Krum - so he can come with a proper face print.
bluedog1111 Posted February 10, 2021 Posted February 10, 2021 I still think that the august set wave will be largely DH based. To me a few things don't add up for the case against it. 1. Falconfan is reliable but has anyone else said who is reliable said the same thing about the august wave? 2. What on earth could the $250 set be? It can't be Hogsmeade because Hogsmeade is already happening, Grinngotts can't really be just based on the 1st most people would skip it (if it doesn't have the dragon), I highly doubt it could be a microscale expansion so it just seems like something is off. 3. Wouldn't Guyon have some info on it at this point? And wouldn't he have confirmed Falconfan's "leak" if it was true? I am not saying Falconfan is the new fake leaker of the year but something seems wrong.
girlie-site-boots Posted February 10, 2021 Posted February 10, 2021 I just can't understand who the Anniversary sets are targeted at. Surely Lego doesn't need two modular systems on the same theme at the same time. Kids (the majority of buyers) will only collect one or the other not both. I'm assuming the Anniversary sets will be stacking like the original, but with a more modern style.
BacktoBricks Posted February 10, 2021 Posted February 10, 2021 (edited) 6 minutes ago, girlie-site-boots said: I just can't understand who the Anniversary sets are targeted at. Surely Lego doesn't need two modular systems on the same theme at the same time. They were going to retire the Great Hall and Whomping Willow last year though and then changed their mind seemingly due to demand so they were not intended to be on shelves at the same time as this new set. And I know the info suggests that the new castle is not meant to connect with the current modules, but it still makes more sense to me that it will be compatible and they made the Astronomy Tower roof have some green in it so it could work as a connection to either the current modules or this new castle set. Edited February 10, 2021 by BacktoBricks
girlie-site-boots Posted February 10, 2021 Posted February 10, 2021 BacktoBricks it makes some sense that it should work with the Astronomy tower etc.
BacktoBricks Posted February 10, 2021 Posted February 10, 2021 Just now, girlie-site-boots said: BacktoBricks it makes some sense that it should work with the Astronomy tower etc. I think so, although I could be totally wrong. I remember when the AT was revealed everybody was super confused why they introduced sand green into the roof. This is a logical explanation.
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