Hero Factory 2011

[vexorian]

Robo-firefighters.

In regards to robot toys with new backstories, the originality of the idea is really never that important because everything has already been done. So it is 100% about the implementation.

Regarding the implementation, well it is true that the heroes are looking a lot like neo machines, but I really think that's because of the heads, and I think that just some fixes in the heads will do it. I remember preliminar Nuva pics that were that bad, so I keep my hopes high that the heads will be fixed.

[Aethersprite]

Right now I'm in on Jetbug and Fire Lord.

I seriously hope that as a Titan, the Fire Lord will be decent - instead of the usual snap-quick-builds we'll be getting.

[Extreme Sadness.]

OH MY GOD.

THEY ARE AMAZINGLY SIMILAR TO THAT M3G48l0K5 THEME.

*BRAIN MELTDOWN*

I'm glad to see that the most of the sets have more peices than the 2010 lineup, although I'm not expecting much from this "Fire Lord" guy, considering his peice count compared to Von Nebula, who barely managed to be custom.

-ES

[LordGalewind]

Umm...

Too bad these scream prototypes (hopefully), because I really want better color schemes.

[Aethersprite]

Good find! But... But but but... Umm.

Still like Jetbug, but the Fire Lord is just... Horrendous. He looks more like a set combiner. Plus the reuse of Furno's blade, no matter how awesome it is, is too obvious. Hopefully we get a recolour. I'm not sure I like his legs, and his face is just too plain...

The only thing I like about him is his hand. That's about it.

EDIT: Just noticed Drilldozer and Nitroblast have red Mahri tubes and Nitroblast has a trans-orange Meltdown container! Woohoo!

Edited September 28, 2010 by Lockon Stratos

[Phantoka_Chirox]

Umm...

Too bad these scream prototypes (hopefully), because I really want better color schemes.

Also in the folder are the heroes (Heroes), The weapons look the same to me cept' for Breez and Surge (which is also the most 'different' from all the heroes).

[Refia]

*reads the text on the folder*

Meh, no story information there... Apparently the heroes will future a combo system, allowing 2 heroes to form 1. They're also speaking about 3 new 22 minute animation movies on a known tv channel. And a big marketing campaign.

The villains all are fire-based designs... Fire Lord is described as a cool bad guy every boy wants to have. Yeah... no. They'll all be released in March.

All in all, horrible, horrible sets. Hero Factory's dead for me. I don't even think these new pieces of the heroes are Bionicle-compatible, because of this new building system the folder speaks off. They don't look compatible, at least.

Edited September 28, 2010 by Refia

[Aethersprite]

Another one here. According to this picture:

Preston Stormer

Commander

Natalie Breez

Close Combar

William Furno

Scout

Mark Surge

Sniper

Bill Dozer

Heavy Artillery

Mac Brainy

Tech Guy

Drilldozer's a traitor? And where are Evo and Nex?

EDIT: Plus, it seems the Heroes are reusing the Kanoka Club code thing.

Edited September 28, 2010 by Lockon Stratos

[vexorian]

Seems brickshelf were quick enough to delete the pics, did anyone save them?

[The Crazy One]

Yeah, anyone willing to sacrifice their flickr account?

Edited September 28, 2010 by The crazy one

[vexorian]

Found them around here: http://www.rusbionicle.com/forumsbio/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=29216&view=unread

The Heroes look much better in that group shot. As I said the masks change a big deal of things. Still not like Furno but the rest are mostly ok.

Fire lord has preliminary written all over it, but I like the exo-force hands (edit: trans armor!)

And the villain boxes: http://www.rusbionicle.com/forumsbio/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=29216&start=150

Edited September 28, 2010 by vexorian

[God Iron]

Most of the Heroes only have one hand it appears. Ah well these glorified Firefighters look neat.

The Villians look very interesting though, I hope we see some finished versions of them soon.

[Aanchir]

The heroes are looking awesome. I love how rather than each having a unique weapon piece, for the most part they share the weapon pieces but use them in vastly different ways. As I've said, Hero Factory is really coming into its own, proving its ability to remain independent of the BIONICLE building conventions we've come to know.

I don't like the villains. As of yet, their color schemes seem horrendous, particularly the Fire Lord himself. Design-wise they're excellent, but those chaotic color schemes make it hard to interpret the armor.

I like Fire Lord's helmet and feet. Also, just noticed that Drilldozer has black Bohrok teeth on the sides of his head. So builders more comfortable with the BIONICLE aesthetic will still find pieces that they consider MOCable in the coming wave.

Overall I think Hero Factory is moving in a satisfactory direction, and will probably become more refined as it goes along.

[The Crazy One]

Wow, finally, Stormer looks great.

[Front]

I like the torso and limbs on all of them.

[Nightmare]

Ah, after seeing them better I must say the Heroes are awesome. So is Fire Lord, if I can get the guy...

The villains... Everyone looks quite nice to be preliminar. However, I have the impression I've already seen someone like Nitroblast in some place...

[Aanchir]

Just translated the text from many parts of the leaked Dutch catalog. This seemed like it might excite some people:

The launch of LEGO Hero Factory is a high priority in 2011 and will receive marketing support in the form of different TV campaigns, strong web campaigns and a clear presence in the stores. Highlights include three new high-quality animated films of 22 minutes on a famous TV channel for children and an interactive website to design and purchase of unique heroes and make their own comics.

If Google Translate is to be trusted, a lot of people are about to get what they've been asking for since even before Hero Factory began. This should be interesting to see how everything plays out.

[Bfahome]

I'll believe it when I see it.

Also, I can't seem to see the last image. Anyone want to enlighten me/share it?

Edited September 28, 2010 by Bfahome

[Vezon]

I'll believe it when I see it.

Also, I can't seem to see the last image. Anyone want to enlighten me/share it?

You mean this one?

[squidman85]

I think that Fire Lord is Jimi Stinger,that changedhis side.The same with Bulk,i think.

[The Crazy One]

Just translated the text from many parts of the leaked Dutch catalog. This seemed like it might excite some people:

Snip

If Google Translate is to be trusted, a lot of people are about to get what they've been asking for since even before Hero Factory began. This should be interesting to see how everything plays out.

Wow, I have so many ideas. I would make three so I had my own hero team.

No, I doubt both Bulk an Stringer have defected. More likely they have been protmroed to team leaders.

[Nightmare]

Wow, I have so many ideas. I would make three so I had my own hero team.

No, I doubt both Bulk an Stringer have defected. More likely they have been protmroed to team leaders.

Or maybe they're working ina different team that will be released later in 2011. Who knows? (Besides Lego?)

[Bfahome]

You mean this one?

No I meant this one. It wouldn't load before but it works now.

I like the fact that the limb pieces have ball joints in the middle of them. The armor attaching via socket joint is a bit meh, though, but it leads to some good customization possibilities.

[cheesey skrall]

I noticed on This picture that it states the positions of each hero at the top right hand corner:

Preston Stormer

Commander

Natalie Breez

Close Combat

William Furno

Scout

Mark Surge

Sniper

Bill Dozed (Dozer)?

Heavy Artillery

Mac Brainy

Tech Guy

So maybe EVO and NEX are Codenames?

[The Crazy One]

No, I think it may a hint of something else. Well I say that because Nex and Evo are a move away from cheesy names.

Edit: just noticed the heros have their names printed on the silver armour plate. In customisation if that could be done...wow.

Edited September 28, 2010 by The crazy one