Robert8 Posted August 9, 2016 Posted August 9, 2016 Simpsons Series 2 didn't sell well Maybe releasing 2 Simpsons series in a row was not a good idea, and that's why they won't do it with Disney Quote
LegoAndDisney Posted August 9, 2016 Posted August 9, 2016 I love the Simpsons, but I think the market for Disney is HUGE in comparison. So I don't think they'd suffer too much because I think the more characters they spin out the better it'll be. All they have to do is shove a minifigure version of Elsa in there and they'll be a huge sell-out. I'm up for an actual Disney theme maybe to accompany the CMF line; but I think if it were just the sets then many characters/sets would get left out. Quote
SirBlake Posted August 9, 2016 Posted August 9, 2016 I love the Simpsons, but I think the market for Disney is HUGE in comparison. So I don't think they'd suffer too much because I think the more characters they spin out the better it'll be. All they have to do is shove a minifigure version of Elsa in there and they'll be a huge sell-out. I'm up for an actual Disney theme maybe to accompany the CMF line; but I think if it were just the sets then many characters/sets would get left out. I don't disagree that the market for Disney is much greater than Simpsons, but going a whole year without a regular CMF series would be a disaster. Your Disney CMF series 2 is sure to come. Be patient. Quote
x105Black Posted August 10, 2016 Posted August 10, 2016 I don't disagree that the market for Disney is much greater than Simpsons, but going a whole year without a regular CMF series would be a disaster. Your Disney CMF series 2 is sure to come. Be patient. All of this. Quote
Itaria No Shintaku Posted August 10, 2016 Posted August 10, 2016 I am not too happy with themed minifigures, because they usually aren't well suited for being something different than what they are planned to. Plus, most are fleshies, which I don't put in my MOCs, I don't like flesh minifigures. So, when there is a themed series like Simpson, Disney or so on, I usually pass. There is no point in buying duplicates for those. Quote
x105Black Posted August 10, 2016 Posted August 10, 2016 I am not too happy with themed minifigures, because they usually aren't well suited for being something different than what they are planned to. Plus, most are fleshies, which I don't put in my MOCs, I don't like flesh minifigures. So, when there is a themed series like Simpson, Disney or so on, I usually pass. There is no point in buying duplicates for those. As far as I know, only the Disney licensed CMF has been fleshies. Simpsons and LEGO Movie were all yellow skinned. LEGO Batman Movie and Ninjago Movie are both likely to be yellow as well. But I do see the point. Most licenses use fleshies, so more licensed minifigure themes means more fleshies. Quote
BrickFit26 Posted August 10, 2016 Posted August 10, 2016 Even more terrible that there is only 1 unlicensed (normal) minifigure series next year, Yes. I want more than one normal series a year. It's just my taste. Quote
rob-ot5000 Posted August 10, 2016 Posted August 10, 2016 (edited) As far as I know, only the Disney licensed CMF has been fleshies. Simpsons and LEGO Movie were all yellow skinned. LEGO Batman Movie and Ninjago Movie are both likely to be yellow as well. But I do see the point. Most licenses use fleshies, so more licensed minifigure themes means more fleshies. TLBM is for sure going to be mostly fleshie, if not completely, as evidenced by the trailers. Nary a yellow face in sight. Edited August 10, 2016 by rob-ot5000 Quote
Borex Posted August 11, 2016 Posted August 11, 2016 Yeah, but all the new legs, hairtypes, dualmoulded stuff in licensed series can be of interest for anyone right? I don't get the hate for licensed series. Quote
rob-ot5000 Posted August 11, 2016 Posted August 11, 2016 Yeah, but all the new legs, hairtypes, dualmoulded stuff in licensed series can be of interest for anyone right? I don't get the hate for licensed series. No doubt! None of that "hate" is from me, I love the licensed CMF series as well! Usually for what they are, but occasionally for parts and stuff, like you say. Bring 'em on! Quote
x105Black Posted August 11, 2016 Posted August 11, 2016 TLBM is for sure going to be mostly fleshie, if not completely, as evidenced by the trailers. Nary a yellow face in sight. Fair enough, I haven't really been looking at the trailers. Yeah, but all the new legs, hairtypes, dualmoulded stuff in licensed series can be of interest for anyone right? I don't get the hate for licensed series. Perhaps, but that also makes licensed series more expensive to collect. With a normal series, there will usually be at least 2 or 3 that I like all parts from. There will usually be at least a couple more that I like a good few parts from. Then there are a few (Farmer, Animal Control, Wildlife Photographer, Dog Show Winner) that only have 1 part I want (in those cases it is an animal, which makes it more worthwhile) With a licensed series, when buying up one character for his legs, another for her hair, and another for dual molded arms, there is a lot of waste. I do like that the parts usually hit the aftermarket. With Disney, I bought a Donald tail piece, several Genie ponytail feathers, and extra hats / hair from BrickLink. But the same can be said for normal series, as I have purchased several Roman feather plumes, Bear shields, and other accessories. So, as far as buying them myself, I find the normal series are better because I get to buy more complete minifigures that matter to me. But with licensed series, I don't usually get many minifigures, but I end up with buying the parts later. And, when I do buy licensed minifigures, it is usually because I like the character. The minifigure will likely not make it into my normal collection (which is mostly Castle themed) because they don't fit in, whereas 2 or 3 minifigures from a normal series will make it into my normal collection, often with duplicates and customized variants. Quote
williejm Posted August 11, 2016 Posted August 11, 2016 Yeah, but all the new legs, hairtypes, dualmoulded stuff in licensed series can be of interest for anyone right? I don't get the hate for licensed series. Indeed. And the Lego Movie CMFs not only produced a lot of valuable new parts, and characters we'd have been unlikely to get in standard CMF series, but it was no means 'limited' to characters with only relevance to the movie. A barista, mermaid, panda suit, etc would have been just as 'normal' in any CMF series. New parts in Simpsons series were understandably series specific (moulded heads and animal counterparts), but the Disney series has also produced new parts such as hair & legs, and the German football series is great for variety in fleshy faces and hair. No hate from me either. Quote
Robert8 Posted August 11, 2016 Posted August 11, 2016 I don't love the licensed series, but I understand why they make them. About another regular themed series..... Hmmm I don't see it happening. Maybe maybe..... a series with 16 costumed characters, since they seem to be extremely popular Quote
Blakstone Posted August 11, 2016 Posted August 11, 2016 While licensed characters are good, they lack a lot of flexibility for me. I bought about half of the Disney figs due to their historical appeal. I have to protest the comment about The Simpsons. Their are fleshies in a sense as non white characters are not yellow. I can likely find some LTBM minifigs that I will collect, I already know that none of them will work for a historic MOC. A regular series will generally give me a few that are perfect for that. Quote
williejm Posted August 11, 2016 Posted August 11, 2016 While licensed characters are good, they lack a lot of flexibility for me. I bought about half of the Disney figs due to their historical appeal. I have to protest the comment about The Simpsons. Their are fleshies in a sense as non white characters are not yellow. Not sure that's the appropriate context. In Lego terms their yellow 'flesh' arms and legs work with standard figures. Quote
SirBlake Posted August 11, 2016 Posted August 11, 2016 I don't "hate" licensed series in principle, but there's generally fewer parts that appeal to me and instances where there's not a single figure that I want just because it's a good, useful fig for me. That is never the case with regular CMF series, so there you have it. For me personally, a regular series is always going to be better than licensed unless the license is something that fits within my historic/castle tastes, which so far hasn't happened. Quote
rob-ot5000 Posted August 11, 2016 Posted August 11, 2016 And, when I do buy licensed minifigures, it is usually because I like the character. The minifigure will likely not make it into my normal collection (which is mostly Castle themed) because they don't fit in You're telling me Homer and Mickey and Batman don't fit in with your Castle-themed layout? Rubbish! Quote
Robert8 Posted August 11, 2016 Posted August 11, 2016 (edited) Sir von Lego, do you know if Series 17 will a normal series? (no themed) Edited August 11, 2016 by Robert8 Quote
x105Black Posted August 11, 2016 Posted August 11, 2016 You're telling me Homer and Mickey and Batman don't fit in with your Castle-themed layout? Rubbish! I know, right! I didn't get Homer, so you can guess what that means. I do have Mickey, but only as an iconic character for collectible reasons. Of the Batmen I have, the best one was the one that came with the armor, which is a very useful part for me. Quote
BrickFit26 Posted August 12, 2016 Posted August 12, 2016 Maybe maybe..... a series with 16 costumed characters, since they seem to be extremely popular While I love the costumed characters, 16 of them for just one theme is way too much for me. Quote
telaruhn Posted August 12, 2016 Posted August 12, 2016 I think the popularity is there for 16 costumed figures, but I think that also ruins their charm. IMO having a few every series makes them more intriguing. Series 16 was right on the cusp of having too many costumes. I think 3 is the max per regular series: 1 animal suit, 1 food suit, and 1 miscellaneous. Quote
BrickJagger Posted August 12, 2016 Posted August 12, 2016 I don't love the licensed series, but I understand why they make them. About another regular themed series..... Hmmm I don't see it happening. Maybe maybe..... a series with 16 costumed characters, since they seem to be extremely popular Maybe a Holiday (Christmas) themed series? Quote
x105Black Posted August 12, 2016 Posted August 12, 2016 Maybe a Holiday (Christmas) themed series? I really hope not. Quote
sylin Posted August 12, 2016 Posted August 12, 2016 (edited) I really hope not. I really hope they do. I actually like themed CMFs (and yes, licensed sets as well :p). We already got Halloween, and as a fan of Christmas, I'd love to see them tackle that. There's a lot of cute possibilities like a snowman, guy in reindeer costume, santa, elf, etc. I love the Simpsons, but I think the market for Disney is HUGE in comparison. So I don't think they'd suffer too much because I think the more characters they spin out the better it'll be. All they have to do is shove a minifigure version of Elsa in there and they'll be a huge sell-out. I'm up for an actual Disney theme maybe to accompany the CMF line; but I think if it were just the sets then many characters/sets would get left out. I agree. There's just so much they can do with Disney, and themed sets alone just might not cut it. Some shows/movies probably would lend themselves better to have individual mini figures than a full-on set. And depending on which characters they use, I think they would sell like hotcakes. I think s1 sold remarkably well, even with people who don't normally collect CMFs. Edited August 12, 2016 by sylin Quote
DarrellBricker Posted August 12, 2016 Posted August 12, 2016 I know that my Sister-In-Law, who is not into LEGO, had me pick up a Maleficent, an Ursala and a Cheshire Cat minifigure for her, so yes, I do agree that the Disney CMF appealed to others who might not traditionally collect the minifigures. And I further agree that they could do a lot more with Disney. In fact, that same sister-in-law asked me if I would put together the Disney castle for her if she bought it. I felt like saying, only if you buy me one, too! LOL Quote
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