Monster Fighters 2012

[Dannylonglegs]

I believe "bat people" are called gargoyles.

-Sci

That's even cooler! I was hesitant to call them that because they are brown, not grey as I would traditionally envision a gargoyle. Perhaps it's a preliminary color?

~Insectoid Aristocrat

[SoupOrFishOil]

I believe "bat people" are called gargoyles.

-Sci

Really?

[CM4Sci]

Really?

What?

-Sci

[SoupOrFishOil]

What?

-Sci

Bat people are called gargoyles? I haven't heard that before. Not that I'm the kind of person fascinated by monsters.

[Ceroknight]

Bat people are called gargoyles? I haven't heard that before. Not that I'm the kind of person fascinated by monsters.

Technically, gargoyles are statue representations of winged monsters or 'bat people'

[CM4Sci]

Bat people are called gargoyles? I haven't heard that before. Not that I'm the kind of person fascinated by monsters.

Oh. From what I know, those creatures are called gargoyles.

-Sci

[dr jones]

I believe "bat people" are called gargoyles.

-Sci

Gargoyles are stones statues in the shape of animals or men. They are from the Gothic art, if I'm not mistaken. And so are to be found on Gothic buildings like churches and the like.

So they're not persé Bats.

[SoupOrFishOil]

So they're not persé Bats.

Okay, that's the part that confused me

Thanks everyone

[dr jones]

Okay, that's the part that confused me

Thanks everyone

You're welcome. ;)

[Dannylonglegs]

Gargoyles are stones statues in the shape of animals or men. They are from the Gothic art, if I'm not mistaken. And so are to be found on Gothic buildings like churches and the like.

So they're not persé Bats.

I expect that, if the colors remain as they are, they'll be batpeople, or vampire spawn, but they may be "animated gargoyles" or something of the like.

It would be nice to see some gargoyles.

~Insectoid Aristocrat

[CM4Sci]

I expect that, if the colors remain as they are, they'll be batpeople, or vampire spawn, but they may be "animated gargoyles" or something of the like.

It would be nice to see some gargoyles.

~Insectoid Aristocrat

My grandma just accidentally let go of a Wii remote and broke the screen of the tv. o.o

I still think they're gargoyles.

-Sci

[SoupOrFishOil]

My grandma just accidentally let go of a Wii remote and broke the screen of the tv. o.o

I still think they're gargoyles.

-Sci

That's what the strap is for

I guess we'll have to wait and see....

[CM4Sci]

That's what the strap is for

But seriously, gargoyles would be a nice touch.

Anyone have any guesses on what those glowing spearheads are?

-Sci

[SoupOrFishOil]

But seriously, gargoyles would be a nice touch.

Anyone have any guesses on what those glowing spearheads are?

-Sci

A ploy to attract young ones I don't know what they actually are though, probably a reference to some Monster Movie Series, which I'd know nothing about

[dr jones]

My grandma just accidentally let go of a Wii remote and broke the screen of the tv. o.o

I still think they're gargoyles.

-Sci

I hope they are gargoyles, which would even be better for some Batman MOC's :D

And I hope it isn't to broken?

[CM4Sci]

I hope they are gargoyles, which would even be better for some Batman MOC's :D

And I hope it isn't to broken?

Yes, especially for Man-Bat customs...

Half the screen is covered in cracks..

-Sci

[Aanchir]

Technically, gargoyles are statue representations of winged monsters or 'bat people'

Even more technically, they're only gargoyles if they spit water when it rains. Ones that don't spit water are called "grotesques".

I think the bat people are more likely to be mutant slaves of Dracula or something. You know, because of the whole bat-vampire connection. But that's just my opinion.

[Dannylonglegs]

Even more technically, they're only gargoyles if they spit water when it rains. Ones that don't spit water are called "grotesques".

I think the bat people are more likely to be mutant slaves of Dracula or something. You know, because of the whole bat-vampire connection. But that's just my opinion.

I concur, If anyone saw the action film, Van Helsing, I imagine they're similar to Drac's babies.

I'm still impressed that lego came up with an entirely new arm piece than functions with the traditional hand but does not follow the typical arm design. Fascinating.

~Insectoid Aristocrat

[Peppermint_M]

Gargoyles have the guttering running through them or on more ancient stone castles are outlets near the roof or on the top of towers. Both them and grotesques were put in place to scare away evil spirits and to look generally alarming to those approaching. They can take any number of forms but a more modern revival of Gothic architecture lead to the winged humanoids popularised in the US which led to the famous look of Gotham and the epenonymous cartoon series "Gargoyles".

My favourite castle has some particularly interesting types of each. (Raglan Castle for those interested).

[Sid Sidious]

The Monster Fighters in the mummy and swamp monster sets look kind of like rednecks.

[Saruman the White]

There are so many good themes coming next year and a few bad ones being discounted which I'm glad to hear. Monster Fighters and Lord of the rings are going to be the two best themes of the year.

[ProducePrincess]

Theres some nice classic lego charm going on with this theme , it really is good to see them bring back the ideas from time cruisers and studios. I am however disapointed with the new ghosts as there isn't a need for them to change the older style ghosts.

[Jargo]

I've never been a fan of the ghost shroud. Perhaps with the new one if they'd had the arms out to the sides [like the 'gargoyles'] with ghostly wrapping hanging off the arms and a head more akin to a minifig I might be a fan. The old and new ghost just look too cartoon-ish to me. An easy pass on the train set.

I'll probably not bother with this theme besides the minifigs I like. The monster fighters themselves, the vampires, Frankenstein and monster if they look ok. The vehicles don't interest me and nor do the settings. The rehashing and meshing of old themes is starting to bore me. I'd prefer to get a bunch of themed minifigs on a theme in a simple box without a bunch of bricks. I don't have money to spend on expensive sets just to get a few parts I want. I suspect a lot of people feel the same. Maybe it's time Lego went back to the old 'six minifigures in a box' set idea. pocket money sized to cater for poorer purchasers. battlepacks don't cut it. though there's room for those too I'd just prefer to have a biodegradable box than a plastic blister and one of each minifig instead of multiples of the same minifig.

[ProducePrincess]

I've never been a fan of the ghost shroud. Perhaps with the new one if they'd had the arms out to the sides [like the 'gargoyles'] with ghostly wrapping hanging off the arms and a head more akin to a minifig I might be a fan. The old and new ghost just look too cartoon-ish to me. An easy pass on the train set.

But doesn't all lego look cartoonish? The old ghosts looked perfect,extra wrapping would leave it looking messy.

[Jargo]

Yes Lego minifigs are cartoon-ish. The ghost seems too much so. too lacking in detail, I just don't see it as a ghost like I can see the skeleton as a skeleton. I think the ghost needs to look more like a minifig maybe even make the whole minifig out of GITD plastic. ghosts appear like the person or creature that lived. the spectral horses in the mummy set look somewhat right. The shroud type ghost seems like a fancy dress costume. If Lego are going to do ghosts they should take the design cues from pirates and castle and town to create more credible and cohesive ghost characters. Full minifigures with headgear and accessories like matching spectral swords or guns or whatever. the shroud ghost is just silly. Fit for Duplo, not system.