YG-49 Posted January 23, 2010 Posted January 23, 2010 Wow these figs are looking better and better! It looks as if every fig other than the robot has 1 or 2 items! But why does the zombie has I chicken leg and a shovel? To bury himself.... Did anyone notice the Spaceman has a trans-clear visor? Quote
JCC1004 Posted January 23, 2010 Posted January 23, 2010 Thanks for posting that link. It's going to be extremely hard to resist not getting them all. I hope they come with those black stands. Quote
BlueBard Posted January 23, 2010 Posted January 23, 2010 Thanks for the info and the link! I sincerely hope these wonders would come to Spain, if not I'll have to save money to make a "shopping" trip somewhere Quote
ILikePi Posted January 23, 2010 Posted January 23, 2010 (edited) Just saw the pics on Huw's Flickr stream, and now I can't wait to get multiple packs! I'll definitely have to try to get the zombie, crash test dummy, and cheerleader, though I doubt I'll be able to resist buying lots of these packs. I also like how the zombie and crash test dummy come with two accessories when none were pictures in those LEGOLAND badges! And those 3 x 4 black tiles with studs in the middle row are awesome! Edited January 23, 2010 by ILikePi Quote
XimenaPaulina Posted January 23, 2010 Posted January 23, 2010 Hi guyz! I just want to share with you a new(?) photo of the upcoming Lego Set #8683-1: LEGO Minifigure Series 1. I remember seeing this rumored set a few months back and I don't know if this was posted already, if it was, then I apologize if this isn't new news. Anyway, I must say that the minifig selections are great, with new torsos, faces, hair pieces and elements never before seen in any Lego set. This is really a must-have for all minifig collectors and Lego fans in general too. Quote
ILikePi Posted January 23, 2010 Posted January 23, 2010 (edited) You might want to check the third topic from the top (now it's at the top ). Edited January 23, 2010 by ILikePi Quote
The Green Brick Giant Posted January 23, 2010 Posted January 23, 2010 I think they will be $3 without a doubt. The new base they are standing on is pretty neat. Love the cheerleader, she looks very cool. Quote
prateek Posted January 23, 2010 Posted January 23, 2010 Eventhough there is already a topic about these, I haven't seen this pic yet. It's funny how they're displayed like Star Wars figures Quote
vexorian Posted January 23, 2010 Posted January 23, 2010 Ouch I can already picture buying far too many of these for my own good. Getting 3 robots sure will take buying tons of these... Unless the figs are using China-made low plastic quality parts :( Then I would probably stop buying Lego altogether after such disappointment... Quote
CP5670 Posted January 23, 2010 Posted January 23, 2010 The cheerleader's shirt has a "M" instead of a "L". I wonder if "M" stands for anything. I was wondering about that too. It might be based on some real-world team. (there are a couple of college sports teams with that exact same style of M, such as those of Maryland or Michigan, but the colors are different) Unless the figs are using China-made low plastic quality parts :( Then I would probably stop buying Lego altogether after such disappointment... Actually, I would expect exactly this given the non-standard nature of these sets, combined with the big variety in printed parts. Quote
Steel Dragon Posted January 23, 2010 Posted January 23, 2010 Are those bases going to be included in the polybags? Quote
David Thomsen Posted January 23, 2010 Posted January 23, 2010 (edited) Actually, I would expect exactly this given the non-standard nature of these sets, combined with the big variety in printed parts. They look high quality to me. If you zoom in to the highest resolution you can't see any odd rectangles on the insides of their arms. Also, none of the pieces use the complicated printing methods that need to be done in China. A lot of moulds are new, but this might just be a feature of the range. To have new moulds used in this range before they appear anywhere else definitely increases the excitement. Also it helps to pay for these new moulds if they're sold in this high-profit manner. Look at how many light sabre handles and robot arms appear in regular sets because Star Wars was so profitable. I really hope there's a way to get all these figs in a complete collection. That's what I thought it was when I saw this new picture. Edited January 23, 2010 by David Thomsen Quote
ILikePi Posted January 23, 2010 Posted January 23, 2010 Also, none of the pieces use the complicated printing methods that need to be done in China.What about the magician's wand, cheerleader's pom poms, and clown's horn? The printing on them isn't that elaborate, but they seem complicated enough for TLG to decide to print them in China. But it does look like the actual minifigs will be of the normal quality! Quote
jamtf Posted January 23, 2010 Posted January 23, 2010 Actually, I would expect exactly this given the non-standard nature of these sets, combined with the big variety in printed parts. Just check the polybag. It should say where the contents is from. As far as I know, TLC decided not to have standard minifig parts (such as the soldier's torso - see the banner below this post) made in China anymore due to inferior quality issues. However, I think they do still make certain special newly designed parts in China. To mention are the Toy Story figs from the Woody's Round-Up set, the green Alien heads (Toy Story), some of the SW headgear (the grey pointed mowhawk one from Thi-Sen in the Freeco Spider set for instance - box reveals that certain parts were made in China) and perhaps also the Mola Ram (Indiana Jones) headgear. The China made parts seem to be packed in separate small see-through sealbags. Since this special minifigure collection contains some special never seen before new parts as well (cheerleader pom pom's, clown's hairpiece and horn, pre-historic savage's hair and his club, etc.) I would not be surprised if those were made in China after all. Quote
RileyC Posted January 23, 2010 Posted January 23, 2010 The hi-def picture looks great! I hope I have enough money to buy all of them without too many double ups but im fine with double up because they are so awesome! Quote
escortmad79 Posted January 23, 2010 Posted January 23, 2010 There are 8 that I definately want! Quote
lightningtiger Posted January 23, 2010 Posted January 23, 2010 Now we know what's comming the next question is what's in the next lot.....like it said Series 1.....there is a Series 2 ! Quote
metalandi Posted January 23, 2010 Posted January 23, 2010 (edited) Does anybody know how much these minifig sets will cost? I love all of thse figs Btw. is that a new piece the astronaut in the first row on the far right is holding? Edited January 23, 2010 by metalandi Quote
Rick Posted January 23, 2010 Posted January 23, 2010 The new base they are standing on is pretty neat. Finally a one-piece lid for 3 x 4 crates Actually, I would expect exactly this given the non-standard nature of these sets, combined with the big variety in printed parts. There have been some reassuring words from TLG voiced through the ambassadors, but we'll just have to wait and see. They look high quality to me. If you zoom in to the highest resolution you can't see any odd rectangles on the insides of their arms. Hate to burst your bubble, but I think the picture is computer-rendered. Quote
metalandi Posted January 23, 2010 Posted January 23, 2010 True, the picture is computer-made, it isn't a real photo. Quote
David Thomsen Posted January 23, 2010 Posted January 23, 2010 (edited) Hate to burst your bubble, but I think the picture is computer-rendered. You're right. If you overlay the two sets of bows, they're being held at exactly the same angle by Robin Hood and the 'Native American'. I was fooled by the skateboard - if you go to the highest resolution, you can see where the magic wand tool in PhotoShop didn't correctly select the ground when they cut it away. But I guess they could have rendered it and then cut the ground away in Photoshop... for whatever reason. Edit: Oh, and they all have their arms at exactly the same angle too... duh. (Except for the skateboarder who's obviously some kind of rebel) Edited January 23, 2010 by David Thomsen Quote
brickzone Posted January 23, 2010 Posted January 23, 2010 I just have a fear of ending up with a dozen or so crash test dummies :( Here's hoping the distribution is pretty random and even if some are rarer, there isn't a single "super common" minifig. Quote
David Thomsen Posted January 23, 2010 Posted January 23, 2010 I just have a fear of ending up with a dozen or so crash test dummies :( Here's hoping the distribution is pretty random and even if some are rarer, there isn't a single "super common" minifig. But if you have two crash test dummies, you'll have enough license plates to make a car... Three, and the car could have a trailer. Quote
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