Dharkan Posted January 10, 2012 Posted January 10, 2012 Icy weapons are doable but they are weapons of first wave, I don't see them coming with second wave. And I think we'll get a snake sword in second wave with Green Ninja Quote
CM4Sci Posted January 11, 2012 Posted January 11, 2012 So you know how the Ninjago series is supposed to premire (in the US, atleast) tonight? Well, I was browsing through the guide, and spotted the Ninjago episode. Highlighting the show, I read that tonight's episode is entitled "Rise of the Snakes". I thought to myself Wasn't that the name of the FIRST or second episode? We'll have to find out tonight. If this IS the first episode, that will be very dissapointing. -Sci Quote
Aanchir Posted January 11, 2012 Posted January 11, 2012 So you know how the Ninjago series is supposed to premire (in the US, atleast) tonight? Well, I was browsing through the guide, and spotted the Ninjago episode. Highlighting the show, I read that tonight's episode is entitled "Rise of the Snakes". I thought to myself Wasn't that the name of the FIRST or second episode? We'll have to find out tonight. If this IS the first episode, that will be very dissapointing. -Sci I wouldn't be surprised if they're just replaying the first episode. Not sure why, exactly. But airing two episodes and then playing the third over a month later with very little publicizing them doesn't seem too logical to me. I would also prefer if they played the third, but if this is the first being replayed, that's OK too because my younger brother didn't see them on December 2. Quote
Flipz Posted January 11, 2012 Posted January 11, 2012 Does anyone else think that Jay's Parents and some of the generic townsfolk should be released in a VIP set? Quote
Aanchir Posted January 11, 2012 Posted January 11, 2012 Does anyone else think that Jay's Parents and some of the generic townsfolk should be released in a VIP set? Not a VIP set, I don't think. So far the only one of those that's been particularly well-received was the Mini Modulars. If you mean D2C, maybe, but I can't see TLG putting too many exclusive prints in one of those, especially if the figures aren't essential to whatever the set should choose to depict. I'd love to see custom decal-makers try their hands at some of those designs, though. Quote
Lordofdragonss Posted January 12, 2012 Posted January 12, 2012 The Junkjard set with Jay Parents (with doubleheads of course), Jay, Lloyd and 2 Fangpyres? Idea is nice but what rest of the set could be? Quote
CM4Sci Posted January 12, 2012 Posted January 12, 2012 I wouldn't be surprised if they're just replaying the first episode. Not sure why, exactly. But airing two episodes and then playing the third over a month later with very little publicizing them doesn't seem too logical to me. I would also prefer if they played the third, but if this is the first being replayed, that's OK too because my younger brother didn't see them on December 2. Apparently, yes, it was the first episode. Oh well, we'll just have to wait 2 more weeks.. -Sci Quote
Aanchir Posted January 12, 2012 Posted January 12, 2012 (edited) The Ninjago site has finally been updated! I can't possibly describe all the cool new stuff there, so check it out yourself! One note is that while Pythor is mentioned in at least one of the character bios, he does not yet have a bio himself. I'm curious why, and when he will be given one. I hope it will be before he appears in a set, since he's not due in one until the summer. On a side note, did anyone record the Weapons Dictionary pages from the old site? Those no longer seem to be accessible, and neither the Wayback Machine or a Google cache is being any help to me... this is very frustrating when trying to work on a fledgling site, The Ninjago Wiki, with some friends and relatives. In other news, the Ninjago Wiki could use help from any Ninjago fans here on Eurobricks! Edited January 12, 2012 by Aanchir Quote
Flipz Posted January 12, 2012 Posted January 12, 2012 The Junkjard set with Jay Parents (with doubleheads of course), Jay, Lloyd and 2 Fangpyres? Idea is nice but what rest of the set could be? The gate to the junkyard and the house, along with the car and perhaps a small Fangpyre vehicle? I sort of see this as similar to the Gate Defense Exo-Force set, in terms of size and figure count. And, I see it as a way to "redeem" the VIP sets in the eyes of those who are disappointed with the VIP CMF set. I'm not certain how well the set would do on general store shelves, but for existing fans of Lego, existing fans of Ninjago, and AFOLs looking for parts (getting another shot at Filch's leg piece? Yes please!), it would do very well, I think. Anyway, from my own experience putting a "limited edition" or "exclusive" marker on a set tends to boost sales quite a bit, as it makes folks want to purchase the LE sets before the others in the line. The "VIP Exclusive" aspect would do the same thing, I'd wager. Quote
LEGOman273 Posted January 12, 2012 Posted January 12, 2012 The Ninjago site has finally been updated! I can't possibly describe all the cool new stuff there, so check it out yourself! One note is that while Pythor is mentioned in at least one of the character bios, he does not yet have a bio himself. I'm curious why, and when he will be given one. I hope it will be before he appears in a set, since he's not due in one until the summer. On a side note, did anyone record the Weapons Dictionary pages from the old site? Those no longer seem to be accessible, and neither the Wayback Machine or a Google cache is being any help to me... this is very frustrating when trying to work on a fledgling site, The Ninjago Wiki, with some friends and relatives. In other news, the Ninjago Wiki could use help from any Ninjago fans here on Eurobricks! What can I do? Quote
Corydoras Posted January 12, 2012 Posted January 12, 2012 Bought my first 2012 Ninjago sets (Samurai X + Venomari Shrine) at a local shop and received a promotional packet, which apparently contains a Ninjago bandana, an exclusive battle card, 5 arched jigsaw pieces forming some kind of a battle arena and an item I can't seem to identify. Not sure if I should open it or give it to some kids. Quote
Flipz Posted January 12, 2012 Posted January 12, 2012 Bought my first 2012 Ninjago sets (Samurai X + Venomari Shrine) at a local shop and received a promotional packet, which apparently contains a Ninjago bandana, an exclusive battle card, 5 arched jigsaw pieces forming some kind of a battle arena and an item I can't seem to identify. Not sure if I should open it or give it to some kids. What store was this??? Quote
Corydoras Posted January 12, 2012 Posted January 12, 2012 (edited) My fav shop in the city of Lublin, Poland - "Krzys". The promotional packet is given to anyone who buys Ninjago sets for 14,31USD or more. The packet itself looks like that (on the right): http://humi.home.pl/Sklep/spinery-2012-prezent.jpg Edited January 12, 2012 by Corydoras Quote
Kadabra Posted January 12, 2012 Posted January 12, 2012 The Ninjago site has finally been updated! I can't possibly describe all the cool new stuff there, so check it out yourself! One note is that while Pythor is mentioned in at least one of the character bios, he does not yet have a bio himself. I'm curious why, and when he will be given one. I hope it will be before he appears in a set, since he's not due in one until the summer. On a side note, did anyone record the Weapons Dictionary pages from the old site? Those no longer seem to be accessible, and neither the Wayback Machine or a Google cache is being any help to me... this is very frustrating when trying to work on a fledgling site, The Ninjago Wiki, with some friends and relatives. In other news, the Ninjago Wiki could use help from any Ninjago fans here on Eurobricks! I don't see bios for any of the Serpentine! Is there a button to switch from good guys to bad guys hidden on the page somewhere? (I feel so incompetent right now! ) Quote
CM4Sci Posted January 12, 2012 Posted January 12, 2012 Just uploaded a brickload of screenshots from future episodes (After Can of Worms) onto the LEGO Wiki. -Sci Quote
Aanchir Posted January 12, 2012 Posted January 12, 2012 I don't see bios for any of the Serpentine! Is there a button to switch from good guys to bad guys hidden on the page somewhere? (I feel so incompetent right now! ) There's a switch button in the upper left corner of the Characters page, just as there was for the Skeleton Army on the old site. The new one has a picture of Fang Suei on it which blends in more with the background than the old button with a picture of Lord Garmadon did, so you're not at fault for not noticing it. Quote
Sid Sidious Posted January 12, 2012 Posted January 12, 2012 My fav shop in the city of Lublin, Poland - "Krzys". The promotional packet is given to anyone who buys Ninjago sets for 14,31USD or more. The packet itself looks like that (on the right): http://humi.home.pl/Sklep/spinery-2012-prezent.jpg Is everything inside the packet pictured on the outside? What's the item you can't identify? Quote
Corydoras Posted January 13, 2012 Posted January 13, 2012 Is everything inside the packet pictured on the outside? What's the item you can't identify? Dunno. I don't know what's the item pictured inside the arena, with the green ninja eyes. It seems that there's also a manual inside, similar to those that come with spinners. Oh, and it says '8 pieces' on the package. So: a bandana, 5 pieces to build the arena, a battle card and the mysterious item. I'm not decided yet if I should give it away, keep it or open it to check out the contents. I think I'll eventually open it, as well as the sets, when I'm done with my exams. Quote
TheLegoDr Posted January 13, 2012 Posted January 13, 2012 On Brickset it shows sets 30085, 30086, 30087 Does anyone know anything about these? I'd much rather find these to get the figures as opposed to some of the sets. Thanks Quote
Rocketbilly Posted January 13, 2012 Posted January 13, 2012 On Brickset it shows sets 30085, 30086, 30087 Does anyone know anything about these? I'd much rather find these to get the figures as opposed to some of the sets. Thanks No word on availability yet, though I expect these to be a newspaper promo here in the UK and in the Halloween/Easter selection at Wal Mart/ Target in the US. Really though, they could turn up anywhere. Keep checking Brickset, they usually have good info about these kinds of things. Quote
Aanchir Posted January 13, 2012 Posted January 13, 2012 No word on availability yet, though I expect these to be a newspaper promo here in the UK and in the Halloween/Easter selection at Wal Mart/ Target in the US. Really though, they could turn up anywhere. Keep checking Brickset, they usually have good info about these kinds of things. Additionally, at many of the Target stores where I've found the 3#### sets, they are near the checkouts rather than in the Seasonal section. But you'll probably want to check both areas. Last year Toys 'R' Us's online store also carried one of the 3#### Ninjago sets (the Skeleton Chopper), so keep an eye out online. Quote
Flipz Posted January 13, 2012 Posted January 13, 2012 On Brickset it shows sets 30085, 30086, 30087 Does anyone know anything about these? I'd much rather find these to get the figures as opposed to some of the sets. Thanks These would be REALLY useful for me...except they don't come with shoulderpads (which is the whole reason I'm not getting, for example, Jay's jet fighter). Lego, why must you make getting the shoulderpads such a pain in the rear? Quote
Aanchir Posted January 13, 2012 Posted January 13, 2012 So I got the books Jay: Ninja of Lightning and Cole: Ninja of Earth yesterday. These technically only cover 2011 story, but since these books (the US editions, which have different cover art and content than the international versions) were released only this January so I figure this belongs in the 2012 topic. Anyway, I'll be writing a full review sometime soon I hope, but in the meantime they follow about the same template as the Kai and Zane books I reviewed here. In my personal opinion, neither is quite as entertaining as Zane: Ninja of Ice, but that may just be my bias since Zane is my favorite character. I was kind of disappointed that the Jay book included very little romance. Additionally, the story "The Real Hero" from the Cole book, which describes the retrieval of the Nunchucks of Lightning from the Floating Ruins, is a bit confusing in terms of continuity, as it depicts the scene almost entirely differently than its depiction in the TV series. I was expecting something more of just an expansion of the TV series' depiction, just like the story "Ice Ambush" in the Ninjago Official Guide (described in the review linked above). Quote
horizon Posted January 14, 2012 Posted January 14, 2012 So I got the books Jay: Ninja of Lightning and Cole: Ninja of Earth yesterday. These technically only cover 2011 story, but since these books (the US editions, which have different cover art and content than the international versions) were released only this January so I figure this belongs in the 2012 topic. Anyway, I'll be writing a full review sometime soon I hope, but in the meantime they follow about the same template as the Kai and Zane books I reviewed here. In my personal opinion, neither is quite as entertaining as Zane: Ninja of Ice, but that may just be my bias since Zane is my favorite character. I was kind of disappointed that the Jay book included very little romance. Additionally, the story "The Real Hero" from the Cole book, which describes the retrieval of the Nunchucks of Lightning from the Floating Ruins, is a bit confusing in terms of continuity, as it depicts the scene almost entirely differently than its depiction in the TV series. I was expecting something more of just an expansion of the TV series' depiction, just like the story "Ice Ambush" in the Ninjago Official Guide (described in the review linked above). My daughter taught the story 'the real hero' was the most 'tense' of all four stories across the books. I found Zane to be the best in depth, the encounter with Kruncha was hilarious. Jay's book was indeed the least of the four. Quote
Jouster Posted January 14, 2012 Posted January 14, 2012 Want more pics of the summer wave? Annoy _shaddow_ (I hope I spelled that right) C: Quote
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