hikouki Posted January 2, 2023 Posted January 2, 2023 2 hours ago, wesker said: Its a shame they won't do more with the older Batman films. There's plenty of potential sets they can cover across the 60's series, Burton era, Schumacher era and Dark Knight Trilogy that could breath some life back into the line. Yes, and perhaps re-make some scenes/ settings into a modular! 1 hour ago, Mattallica said: the new technic Batcycle looks good the problem is its just a technic motorcycle nothing about it screams Batman Exactly! Someone even pointed out that the blue technic pins detract from the final image.
Kit Figsto Posted January 2, 2023 Posted January 2, 2023 2 hours ago, wesker said: Its a shame they won't do more with the older Batman films. There's plenty of potential sets they can cover across the 60's series, Burton era, Schumacher era and Dark Knight Trilogy that could breath some life back into the line. I’m surprised they haven’t done more from the Dark Knight movies. The minifigure scale Tumbler that came out in the fall of 2021 seemed to fly off the shelves at first. It took me like two weeks before I could get it, and that was with me going to a LEGO store and checking multiple Targets/Walmarts. I’d love more TDK sets, especially since we still need Two Face, Ra’s Al Ghul, Thalia Al Ghul, and maybe even Rachel/Alfred. I also wouldn’t complain if they gave us another Gordon/Bane figure. I think the issue with the 60s series is that the Batmobile is super iconic (probably the most famous of any Batmobiles, being honest), but the series itself doesn’t really have a ton of relevance. The Schumacher films seem to be fairly controversial in terms of being well-liked, so that’s kind of a similar problem as the show. I do agree on the Burton ones, I know we got the Batwing D2C a couple of years ago, but I’m surprised we didn’t at least get one or two smaller minifigure scale sets, at the very least to get some of the characters at a more affordable price point.
icm Posted January 2, 2023 Posted January 2, 2023 I think I read somewhere that the Batwing from the 2019 line for the 80th anniversary of Batman’s first comic book appearance was meant to be as close to the 1989 Batwing as they could get away with, without acquiring a separate license for the specific movie vehicle. It’s certainly a 1989 Batwing to me.
Mandalorianknight Posted January 2, 2023 Posted January 2, 2023 9 hours ago, Kit Figsto said: I’m surprised they haven’t done more from the Dark Knight movies. The minifigure scale Tumbler that came out in the fall of 2021 seemed to fly off the shelves at first. It took me like two weeks before I could get it, and that was with me going to a LEGO store and checking multiple Targets/Walmarts. I’d love more TDK sets, especially since we still need Two Face, Ra’s Al Ghul, Thalia Al Ghul, and maybe even Rachel/Alfred. I also wouldn’t complain if they gave us another Gordon/Bane figure. I would love more from the TDK trilogy. 9 hours ago, icm said: I think I read somewhere that the Batwing from the 2019 line for the 80th anniversary of Batman’s first comic book appearance was meant to be as close to the 1989 Batwing as they could get away with, without acquiring a separate license for the specific movie vehicle. It’s certainly a 1989 Batwing to me. Yeah I definately see that as well.
NovaBricks Posted January 2, 2023 Posted January 2, 2023 DC (ok, well, mainly Batman) has quite a few iconic locations that *could* be modulars, although I'm not necessarily saying that they should be. Arkham is the big one, but the Iceberg Lounge, the Daily Planet, and some others would work. They would need to basically just take inspiration from multiple sources but they could be done. It's not like the Daily Bugle has some definitive design to it that LEGO had to work with. It's just a building with the name on it, and LEGO filled in the rest. That being said, I think DC lends itself more to dioramas but like everything else LEGO if you aren't Star Wars, you're second tier. Joker going into the chemicals, The Trial from BTAS, really anything from the Nolan trilogy would all fly off shelves.
hikouki Posted January 2, 2023 Posted January 2, 2023 14 hours ago, icm said: I think I read somewhere that the Batwing from the 2019 line for the 80th anniversary of Batman’s first comic book appearance was meant to be as close to the 1989 Batwing as they could get away with, without acquiring a separate license for the specific movie vehicle. It’s certainly a 1989 Batwing to me. I think it is about time Lego makes the Batwing in minifig scale - just like they did for the Batmobile. 1 hour ago, NovaBricks said: DC (ok, well, mainly Batman) has quite a few iconic locations that *could* be modulars, although I'm not necessarily saying that they should be. Arkham is the big one, but the Iceberg Lounge, the Daily Planet, and some others would work. They would need to basically just take inspiration from multiple sources but they could be done. It's not like the Daily Bugle has some definitive design to it that LEGO had to work with. It's just a building with the name on it, and LEGO filled in the rest. That being said, I think DC lends itself more to dioramas but like everything else LEGO if you aren't Star Wars, you're second tier. Joker going into the chemicals, The Trial from BTAS, really anything from the Nolan trilogy would all fly off shelves. There could be dioramas as multiple separate sets, and ultimately, these could link/ assemble together, just like what they have for some of those Harry Potter sets.
NXS7 Posted January 2, 2023 Posted January 2, 2023 20 hours ago, rome00150 said: I'm surprised this was even given a thread what with the sorry state of the theme lol DC Superheroes 2023 - Flash Set & Keychains Wishlist and Speculation
RedHoodPug Posted January 2, 2023 Posted January 2, 2023 It's about the stage in the conversation where I nail my colours to the mast, and those colours be the Hall of Doom. I'm quite intrigued by the idea of an Arkham in the Hogwarts style though. 1 hour ago, Quicksilver838 said: DC Superheroes 2023 - Flash Set & Keychains Wishlist and Speculation Hey! Hey! Less of that. We have a Technic Batcycle as well.
Mandalorianknight Posted January 2, 2023 Posted January 2, 2023 3 hours ago, NovaBricks said: That being said, I think DC lends itself more to dioramas but like everything else LEGO if you aren't Star Wars, you're second tier. Joker going into the chemicals, The Trial from BTAS, really anything from the Nolan trilogy would all fly off shelves. I really think this is a missed opportunity. Even just Batman on a rooftop with some Gotham Architecture. Dioramas are really something I think they could sell. 10 minutes ago, RedHoodPug said: It's about the stage in the conversation where I nail my colours to the mast, and those colours be the Hall of Doom. I'm quite intrigued by the idea of an Arkham in the Hogwarts style though. That's a solid point, I could really see that. Only thing is the age (I'm sure it's been in some comics or something but everyone knows it from superfriends), but if the 66 batcave sold well, the Hall of Doom should do fine too.
YourLocalB2 Posted January 2, 2023 Posted January 2, 2023 3 hours ago, NovaBricks said: DC (ok, well, mainly Batman) has quite a few iconic locations that *could* be modulars, although I'm not necessarily saying that they should be. Arkham is the big one, but the Iceberg Lounge, the Daily Planet, and some others would work. They would need to basically just take inspiration from multiple sources but they could be done. It's not like the Daily Bugle has some definitive design to it that LEGO had to work with. It's just a building with the name on it, and LEGO filled in the rest. That being said, I think DC lends itself more to dioramas but like everything else LEGO if you aren't Star Wars, you're second tier. Joker going into the chemicals, The Trial from BTAS, really anything from the Nolan trilogy would all fly off shelves. As a normie fan of DC I agree that diorama sets would be badass. Quite frankly surprised they haven’t done any for Marvel yet.
NovaBricks Posted January 3, 2023 Posted January 3, 2023 5 hours ago, Mandalorianknight said: I really think this is a missed opportunity. Even just Batman on a rooftop with some Gotham Architecture. Dioramas are really something I think they could sell. How dare you suggest something that LEGO could sell to the masses instead of giving out as a promo at SDCC? …but yeah they actually did that.
JVM Posted January 6, 2023 Posted January 6, 2023 On 1/1/2023 at 10:18 PM, Mandalorianknight said: IF it's actually successful. I like the Guardians movies but I'm worried Gunn can't handle an entire cinematic universe, or worse, he's going to give everything the same caustic tone SS2 and Peacemaker had. If the DCU doesn't do it we're right back where we started.... ...BUT the DCU isn't the only way to make DC successful. A good animated series, a revived multimedia push, etc. Most of the DC sets weren't based on the movies (This sets aside TLBM sets entirely as they're technically based on A movie but at the same time like...do they really count in the same way?), so the movies themselves aren't necessary to the theme, though they're certainly helpful, as marvel has shown. What DC really needs is some content kids in lego's target age range can enjoy. Right now there's distressingly little between batwheels and harley quinn. I think you've hit the nail on the end. Most of DC's output and effort to break out in the superhero movie world is leaning for darker themes and adult audiences, which LEGO has avoided. Even the lighter-hearted Wonder Woman films still dealt with some heavy themes. You can't put a LEGO logo next to a Suicide Squad logo, so to speak.... and unfortunately LEGO has avoided Marvel/DC sets that aren't film tie-ins over the last several years besides Spiderman and Batman. Even the Avengers, while a proven moneymaker for LEGO, seem to have been reduced to strictly film-based sets now with the non-film/game ones totally dropping off. A friend and I tried to discuss ten new DC set ideas today and both of our lists sounded like D2C sets more than anything for general release. I could list my ideas but it's easy to tell even beyond size why so many of them are unlikely to happen.
BrickBob Studpants Posted January 8, 2023 Posted January 8, 2023 3 minutes ago, Atrius Kain said: I am surprised that Lego might not do sets for Aquaman 2 since the first one was such a hit. I think the other delayed 2022 set has a decent chance of being an Aquaman 2 set. Either that, or The Flash gets two
Izzynufc-2 Posted January 8, 2023 Posted January 8, 2023 I don’t get why Lego can’t base sets from the comic books or generic Batman scenes like they did in 2012-2016 or 2019/2020 The Bat train would be a good set to boost sales
PsychoBuilder Posted January 8, 2023 Posted January 8, 2023 Provided Flash Tracking really is the 1989 Batmobile, do you think they might use the new speed champions piece being used in the McLaren and Porsche sets? Personally, I am hoping for a new piece, but I think right now that is probably the closest thing we could get. I really quite like the Burton Batman movies, so I have been looking for the right way to build that mobile for a while, and I just cannot find quite the right piece for it.
TurnOffTheDark Posted January 8, 2023 Posted January 8, 2023 (edited) On 1/1/2023 at 9:28 PM, wesker said: Its a shame they won't do more with the older Batman films. There's plenty of potential sets they can cover across the 60's series, Burton era, Schumacher era and Dark Knight Trilogy that could breath some life back into the line. Technically the Penguin Face-Off lego set from a few years ago is inspired by Batman Returns. There's so many blatant design choices in that set that it is hard to convince me otherwise that the designer didn't take inspiration from that movie 37 minutes ago, Atrius Kain said: I wonder, will they use the Batman 1989 minifig from the D2C because I don't think that can fit the car or they will just use the old cowl with a new print? I'm terrified that the batman in that set will be Batfleck ☠️☠️ 45 minutes ago, Brickroll said: Provided Flash Tracking really is the 1989 Batmobile, do you think they might use the new speed champions piece being used in the McLaren and Porsche sets? Personally, I am hoping for a new piece, but I think right now that is probably the closest thing we could get. I really quite like the Burton Batman movies, so I have been looking for the right way to build that mobile for a while, and I just cannot find quite the right piece for it. watch it be Batfleck and his armored batcycle seen in the prelude comic Edited January 8, 2023 by TurnOffTheDark
TheBatstan Posted January 9, 2023 Posted January 9, 2023 4 hours ago, TurnOffTheDark said: I'm terrified that the batman in that set will be Batfleck ☠️☠️ watch it be Batfleck and his armored batcycle seen in the prelude comic Imagine lol, but there's no way that a set priced at $45 would only include a bike and nothing else (though I'm kind of surprised that Lego didn't jump at the chance to make a set with Batfleck's Batcycle considering it actually looks like an oversized motorcycle build that Lego would make). Besides, Keaton's Batman is going to be one of the main characters in the movie based on all the leaked marketing images, while Batfleck is nowhere to be seen. 4 hours ago, Atrius Kain said: I wonder, will they use the Batman 1989 minifig from the D2C because I don't think that can fit the car or they will just use the old cowl with a new print? I'm going with the second option with the old cowl and new print. While the cape/cowl piece looks amazing (and accurate since you can't turn the minifigure's head with it on), there's no way the figure would be able to fit inside the actual Batmobile. Using that piece is fine with the D2C vehicles since those weren't meant for minifigures to sit in anyways, but Lego isn't about to make a minifigure scale Batmobile and include a Batman that can't sit in it. And I think it won't be the exact 1989 suit since Keaton's new Batsuit for the movie is different from his original suits. For starters, there's a black utility belt instead of bright yellow, and the torso design is different as well. Though going with Lego's past history of making figures based off of concept art, maybe they'll use the 1989 or Batman Returns suit for the torso print as all the leaked concept art for the movie (it's on Google) shows Keaton wearing either of those suits.
Moon_Knight Posted January 9, 2023 Posted January 9, 2023 17 hours ago, TurnOffTheDark said: I'm terrified that the batman in that set will be Batfleck ☠️☠️ watch it be Batfleck and his armored batcycle seen in the prelude comic Correct me if I'm wrong (I'm not super up to date on Flash news) but I thought viewers that saw the test screening said Batfleck wasn't in the movie? I know the test screening doesn't always show everything that's going to be in the final cut but with Gunn dropping the hammer on the Snyderverse I'd honestly be surprised if Batfleck was in the movie. Also, I'm all for the diorama sets, too. I think Action Comics #1 Superman, The Dark Knight of Gotham City and Wonder Woman 77906 set are some of the coolest Lego sets out there. Would love them to keep making these as diorama sets based on comic covers.
NovaBricks Posted January 9, 2023 Posted January 9, 2023 22 hours ago, Atrius Kain said: Why aren't they doing sets based on Batman TAS? That would sell. Because LEGO is averse to anything not film related. Even on the Marvel side, it's almost all MCU stuff. Some non-MCU 4+ Spidey stuff but even that's based on other media. I have a hard time believing that Eternals sets sell more than generic Batman sets but there's clearly some reason LEGO is pumping out stuff for even the worst MCU movies. Almost have to wonder if LEGO is contractually obligated to do at least one set per movie.
bradreed715 Posted January 9, 2023 Posted January 9, 2023 1 hour ago, Moon_Knight said: Correct me if I'm wrong (I'm not super up to date on Flash news) but I thought viewers that saw the test screening said Batfleck wasn't in the movie? I know the test screening doesn't always show everything that's going to be in the final cut but with Gunn dropping the hammer on the Snyderverse I'd honestly be surprised if Batfleck was in the movie. Also, I'm all for the diorama sets, too. I think Action Comics #1 Superman, The Dark Knight of Gotham City and Wonder Woman 77906 set are some of the coolest Lego sets out there. Would love them to keep making these as diorama sets based on comic covers. He is in the movie.
hikouki Posted January 9, 2023 Posted January 9, 2023 5 hours ago, NovaBricks said: Because LEGO is averse to anything not film related. Even on the Marvel side, it's almost all MCU stuff. Some non-MCU 4+ Spidey stuff but even that's based on other media. I have a hard time believing that Eternals sets sell more than generic Batman sets but there's clearly some reason LEGO is pumping out stuff for even the worst MCU movies. Almost have to wonder if LEGO is contractually obligated to do at least one set per movie. I do feel like we need more of the classics! I think that in between movie-related sets, Lego should release sets based on classics (e.g., comics).
Legoman123 Posted January 9, 2023 Posted January 9, 2023 I just posted in the Lego City 2023 thread about how exited I am that we are getting a large submarine which I believe is the first time for the scale it will be. The reason I say that is because I've always wanted a large scale Penguin sub ever since the first Lego Batman game was released. I just hope that the sub sells well enough for Lego to consider remaking the 06 Penguin sub but on a much larger scale.
THELEGOBATMAN Posted January 10, 2023 Posted January 10, 2023 On 1/8/2023 at 5:41 PM, Atrius Kain said: I am surprised that Lego might not do sets for Aquaman 2 since the first one was such a hit. 76222 and 76224 were supposed to release in 2022, and they didn't. One of them has appeared on a recent 2023 list, which means that chances are pretty high it's an Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom set. People keep forgetting that Aquaman is still the highest grossing DC film ever. LEGO would be most unwise not to profit on that.
Mandalorianknight Posted January 10, 2023 Posted January 10, 2023 8 hours ago, THELEGOBATMAN said: People keep forgetting that Aquaman is still the highest grossing DC film ever. LEGO would be most unwise not to profit on that. Between Aquaman and Avatar I'm learning that my opinions on a film's quality are very unpopular when large quantities of water are involved. (Actually, we can even add BP 2. I liked it, but people seem to think it's a top 3 MCU film or something) But yeah. As "unwise" as many of lego's DC decisions are, not making an aquaman 2 set is crazy even for them. Though if we do end up getting 2 aquaman 2 sets, we could end up with one of the first years where the majority of system sets aren't batman ones.
Lionbear8 Posted January 11, 2023 Posted January 11, 2023 On 1/10/2023 at 6:12 PM, THELEGOBATMAN said: 76222 and 76224 were supposed to release in 2022, and they didn't. One of them has appeared on a recent 2023 list, which means that chances are pretty high it's an Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom set. People keep forgetting that Aquaman is still the highest grossing DC film ever. LEGO would be most unwise not to profit on that. I agree with you, but we also know the treatment and excuses Lego comes up with to not release much for this theme! But as always I'm hopeful we get at least 4 sets not including the technic set this year!
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