On 1/30/2012 at 2:27 PM, Peppermint_M said:

So Alpha Team Sub Zero re-hash then? And Power Miners the return...

All these will cycle through in time, I would really like something new new.

I feel picked on for not being into Lego during that theme.....

I doubt you could get something truly fresh and new in an action forum that hasn't been covered partly by historic or Sci fi themes. However I'm away to google Alpha Team sub zero

edit: Now that I've had a look at them, yup something like that perhaps a little less James Bond Jr a little more MASK

Edited January 30, 201213 yr by surrideo

I would really love a theme that would involve street racing kind of like tiny turbos or the old racers sets. It would have lifelike street cars( NO MADE UP CRAZY ONES ) with different characters. Some sets could include a gas station, breakout, chase, and final battle down a mountain like my favorite anime Initial D. That is what I would love.

  On 2/5/2012 at 3:14 PM, The Blue Brick said:

I would really love a theme that would involve street racing kind of like tiny turbos or the old racers sets. It would have lifelike street cars( NO MADE UP CRAZY ONES ) with different characters. Some sets could include a gas station, breakout, chase, and final battle down a mountain like my favorite anime Initial D. That is what I would love.

Minifig scale Tiny Turbos.

This would be awsome!

Just a quick addition to the Safari/Poacher theme idea, it would be perfect if every wave went to a different location. Such as these locations;

• Africa (Lion, Zebra, Elephant etc)
• Australia (Kangaroo, Koala, Wombat etc)
• India/China (Giant Panda, Tiger, Snow Leopard etc)
• South America (Jaguar, Birds etc)
• North America (Bison, Bears, Wolves, Deer etc)

Three words:

Pirates

in

Space

  On 2/20/2012 at 3:52 AM, Graysmith said:

Three words:

Pirates

in

Space

awesome

Sorry for the double post, but I have not been aware of this thread.

Personally, I wondered why Lego did not yet come up with a 19th Century Sherlock Holmes like theme.

It had the potential to integrate the Pharao theme (or other monster themes); it could be semi-realistic and offer Steampunk-scenarios; with the criminal background, it has a potential for a board game. It could integrate other themes or regions as well (19th century India including a mythological theme like the Kali cult that is plotting in 19th century England as well).

A "Greek mythology" theme migh work as well, especially since it is relatively popular because of recent films like "Troja" or "Clash of the Titans". It could be connected to other mythologies as well.

Edited February 20, 201213 yr by Brickadeer

I would like to see a official Disney Tron theme...

I would unironically like to see Time Cruisers come back. Only as a proper theme instead of a way to get rid of over produced pirate hats.

Think about it.

  On 2/21/2012 at 6:41 PM, simonjedi said:

I would unironically like to see Time Cruisers come back. Only as a proper theme instead of a way to get rid of over produced pirate hats.

Think about it.

I could actually get behind that. The old Time Cruisers didn't make a lot of sense: where did Aquazone fit on the timeline? But a new take on the time travel theme, with unique settings rather than just other LEGO themes, could be pretty cool. Each set could feature one of those non-standard historic themes people clamor for: Stone-Age, Classical Era, or Western, just to name a few. And tying it all together would be the time machines themselves, which would have a uniform aesthetic (perhaps steampunk?).

  On 2/21/2012 at 6:41 PM, simonjedi said:

I would unironically like to see Time Cruisers come back. Only as a proper theme instead of a way to get rid of over produced pirate hats.

Think about it.

  On 2/21/2012 at 7:24 PM, Lyichir said:

I could actually get behind that. The old Time Cruisers didn't make a lot of sense: where did Aquazone fit on the timeline? But a new take on the time travel theme, with unique settings rather than just other LEGO themes, could be pretty cool. Each set could feature one of those non-standard historic themes people clamor for: Stone-Age, Classical Era, or Western, just to name a few. And tying it all together would be the time machines themselves, which would have a uniform aesthetic (perhaps steampunk?).

A lot of this could be worked into Ninjago. Perhaps when the 5 Ninja combine tornados, they can travel through time. When they arrive in a certain time-period, their robes change into new gear (space suits, armor,etc), and the Golden Weapons transform into vehicles for that time.

  On 2/21/2012 at 7:56 PM, LEGOman273 said:

A lot of this could be worked into Ninjago. Perhaps when the 5 Ninja combine tornados, they can travel through time. When they arrive in a certain time-period, their robes change into new gear (space suits, armor,etc), and the Golden Weapons transform into vehicles for that time.

I wouldn't really like that, specifically because Ninjago doesn't take place in our world. And the world of Ninjago is already plenty anachronistic, so I don't see how changing the time period would have a lot of bearing on what the world is like. No, I'd much rather have a brand new time travel theme, so that it could have its own internal logic instead of having to abide by the rules of an existing theme.

I don't mind what we get as long as it contains violence in some form and possibly pirates.

Steampunk would be the way forward for me, victorian sets with a healthy dose of steam power (hang on that might be half of Monster Fights)

I'm for Caveman vs. prehistoric mammals.

We already got 2 caveman/woman. Now just new saber-tooth tigher, etc. like the dinos.

Edited February 22, 201213 yr by lisqr

Themes I'd like to see (some wouldn't necessarily be under Action Themes perhaps):

Pirates in Space: I was only half-joking about that. I think it could actually be quite cool, and it's not like it's an unheard of idea (Disney's Treasure Planet did it, though poorly). Just imagine a pirate spaceship with sails made up of solar panels, portholes with cannons that fire lasers and whatnot. You could have a robot monkey on board too. Done right, I think it could actually be a really cool theme.

Western: I imagine the reason LEGO hasn't tapped into this more than it has is because of political correctness regarding indians. But you could easily make a Western theme that has sheriffs vs. outlaws and no indians. One set could be a duel in front of a saloon, another could be the sheriff's office/jail. A larger set could be a train robbery. Yet another could be a small gold mine being ambushed (akin to the Kingdoms Mill Village Raid set). I'd love to see a stagecoach robbery set. The possibilities are endless.

Vikings: Not a new idea, but it'd be great to see a "realistic" vikings theme more akin to Kingdoms than the dragons/fantasy stuff they did in 2005.

Jungle Adventure: Some kind of historic action-adventure theme set in the jungle featuring Incas/Mayans, temple ruins and such. They've done some stuff like this before, but not an all-out theme just based on this.

James Bond: Okay, it wouldn't necessarily have to be a licensed James Bond theme, but rather a more classy kind of spy/agents theme. Tuxedos, casinos and classy old cars rather than that horribly tacky stuff they did most recently. Even if LEGO obviously is meant for kids, I think you could make a spy theme that appeals to kids and older.

Greek Mythology: With the minotaur in the most recent Collectable Minifigures series and Poseidon appearing in the next one it doesn't feel completely crazy to think that LEGO might already be thinking of such a theme. A whole bunch of classic monsters appeared as Collectable Minifigures before they announced the Monster Fighters theme, after all. Anyway, there are loads of strange beasts and whatnot you could use for such a theme. Sirens, minotaurs, poseidon, one-eyed giants, serpents, etc.

Shangri-La: A wintry expedition in the Himalayas to find the legendary Shangri-La, with Yetis and snow monsters as villains (or maybe another human, villainous team trying to get there first).

Edited February 25, 201213 yr by Graysmith

  On 2/25/2012 at 1:21 PM, Graysmith said:

Themes I'd like to see (some wouldn't necessarily be under Action Themes perhaps):

Pirates in Space: I was only half-joking about that. I think it could actually be quite cool, and it's not like it's an unheard of idea (Disney's Treasure Planet did it, though poorly). Just imagine a pirate spaceship with sails made up of solar panels, portholes with cannons that fire lasers and whatnot. You could have a robot monkey on board too. Done right, I think it could actually be a really cool theme.

Western: I imagine the reason LEGO hasn't tapped into this more than it has is because of political correctness regarding indians. But you could easily make a Western theme that has sheriffs vs. outlaws and no indians. One set could be a duel in front of a saloon, another could be the sheriff's office/jail. A larger set could be a train robbery. Yet another could be a small gold mine being ambushed (akin to the Kingdoms Mill Village Raid set). I'd love to see a stagecoach robbery set. The possibilities are endless.

Vikings: Not a new idea, but it'd be great to see a "realistic" vikings theme more akin to Kingdoms than the dragons/fantasy stuff they did in 2005.

Jungle Adventure: Some kind of historic action-adventure theme set in the jungle featuring Incas/Mayans, temple ruins and such. They've done some stuff like this before, but not an all-out theme just based on this.

James Bond: Okay, it wouldn't necessarily have to be a licensed James Bond theme, but rather a more classy kind of spy/agents theme. Tuxedos, casinos and classy old cars rather than that horribly tacky stuff they did most recently. Even if LEGO obviously is meant for kids, I think you could make a spy theme that appeals to kids and older.

Greek Mythology: With the minotaur in the most recent Collectable Minifigures series and Poseidon appearing in the next one it doesn't feel completely crazy to think that LEGO might already be thinking of such a theme. A whole bunch of classic monsters appeared as Collectable Minifigures before they announced the Monster Fighters theme, after all. Anyway, there are loads of strange beasts and whatnot you could use for such a theme. Sirens, minotaurs, poseidon, one-eyed giants, serpents, etc.

Shangri-La: A wintry expedition in the Himalayas to find the legendary Shangri-La, with Yetis and snow monsters as villains (or maybe another human, villainous team trying to get there first).

Man, I'd appreciate that stuff too, but quit hatin' on some of that stuff. Treasure Planet was an awesome movie, and if a theme were done like that I'd buy it. Similarly, while a Bond-esque spy theme would be cool, I loved the most recent Agents theme, and frankly I doubt a more serious spy theme would attract the kiddies' attention. Finally, I doubt a Western theme that DID include Indians would be impossible; the Collectable Minifig Indians are amazing, and I think the theme would be perfectly acceptable if the figs were like that and not like the earlier, quasi-racist figs (seriously, figs don't need noses regardless of their race).

Also, I'd love a Jungle Adventure theme that was a continuation of Pharaoh's Quest. By blending aspects of various Mesoamerican cultures and making them into mummies, you could have a fresh, exciting theme that's no less historically accurate than some of the tripe Hollywood puts out.

  On 2/25/2012 at 5:45 PM, Lyichir said:

Man, I'd appreciate that stuff too, but quit hatin' on some of that stuff. Treasure Planet was an awesome movie, and if a theme were done like that I'd buy it. Similarly, while a Bond-esque spy theme would be cool, I loved the most recent Agents theme, and frankly I doubt a more serious spy theme would attract the kiddies' attention. Finally, I doubt a Western theme that DID include Indians would be impossible; the Collectable Minifig Indians are amazing, and I think the theme would be perfectly acceptable if the figs were like that and not like the earlier, quasi-racist figs (seriously, figs don't need noses regardless of their race).

Also, I'd love a Jungle Adventure theme that was a continuation of Pharaoh's Quest. By blending aspects of various Mesoamerican cultures and making them into mummies, you could have a fresh, exciting theme that's no less historically accurate than some of the tripe Hollywood puts out.

Treasure Planet was a huge flop critically and financially, that's just a fact. I actually like it more than most, but I don't think I'm "hating" on it for pointing out that it wasn't a masterpiece.

As for the Agents theme, it's all just personal opinion. To me it was something just for the youngest kids, a hyperactive mish-mash of ideas. Didn't/doesn't appeal to me one bit. I absolutely think LEGO could come up with a spy theme that looks good, has style but is still appealing to young kids.

All I'm saying regarding a new Western theme is that you could easily do it without stereotyping indians. Even the collectable minifigures of the past few years are stereotypes. Having indians with spears and bows vs. guns and cannons isn't exactly a fair fight either. I wouldn't mind if there were indian minifigures included in a new Western theme, but I think there'd be way more you could do if you put a "Sheriffs vs. Outlaws/Robbers" spin on it, as I mentioned previously.

I like the idea of Pharaoh's Quest turning into an "Inca's Quest" theme. I can't say I love the good guy characters in Pharaoh's Quest, but it could be a nice continuation.

  On 2/21/2012 at 7:24 PM, Lyichir said:

I could actually get behind that. The old Time Cruisers didn't make a lot of sense: where did Aquazone fit on the timeline? But a new take on the time travel theme, with unique settings rather than just other LEGO themes, could be pretty cool. Each set could feature one of those non-standard historic themes people clamor for: Stone-Age, Classical Era, or Western, just to name a few. And tying it all together would be the time machines themselves, which would have a uniform aesthetic (perhaps steampunk?).

I think that would actually work and sell very well. Each set we get a different time era in a well designed set and the time machines tie them together as you said. I can already think of so many set possibilities; Western, Greek, Roman, Feudal Japan, Cavemen, futuristic space.

  On 2/21/2012 at 7:24 PM, Lyichir said:

I could actually get behind that. The old Time Cruisers didn't make a lot of sense: where did Aquazone fit on the timeline? But a new take on the time travel theme, with unique settings rather than just other LEGO themes, could be pretty cool. Each set could feature one of those non-standard historic themes people clamor for: Stone-Age, Classical Era, or Western, just to name a few. And tying it all together would be the time machines themselves, which would have a uniform aesthetic (perhaps steampunk?).

I do like this idea, but I'm not sure I think there ought to be a different time-travelling vehicle with every set. It wouldn't really make sense that these time-travellers would have all these different vehicles, plus it would just "use up" pieces from the actual theme of the set.. I'd rather see them be able to use 500 pieces to create a western scene than have 150 pieces be used for a vehicle and 350 left over for the western scene. Perhaps it could instead be that the time-travellers have a home base (think Stargate), and then they'd teleport through that into all these eras. It'd be a bit bizarre to teleport into the Stone Age with a jeep, for example.

  On 2/25/2012 at 6:28 PM, Graysmith said:

a hyperactive mish-mash of ideas.

Welcome to Action Themes....

Time travel theme... Hmmm, while some might argue it fits in SciFi more than Action, I suppose the many time periods possible mean that it better suits our hyperactive mish mash.

As for a machine, something styled after the TARDIS or the H.G Wells time machine would work great, it could have a little spot to hide in for each set and be the smallest buy so it won't need to be added in each and every set by TLG themselves. Then no child would be stuck if that was the only set they could get as it would have the main character and the time travel device for their own playtime. Added bonus: AFOLs won't complain about repetition or part eating vehicle inclusion for every set!

  On 2/26/2012 at 4:48 PM, Peppermint_M said:

Welcome to Action Themes....

Time travel theme... Hmmm, while some might argue it fits in SciFi more than Action, I suppose the many time periods possible mean that it better suits our hyperactive mish mash.

As for a machine, something styled after the TARDIS or the H.G Wells time machine would work great, it could have a little spot to hide in for each set and be the smallest buy so it won't need to be added in each and every set by TLG themselves. Then no child would be stuck if that was the only set they could get as it would have the main character and the time travel device for their own playtime. Added bonus: AFOLs won't complain about repetition or part eating vehicle inclusion for every set!

I'd say have the timemachine/lab/not a TARDIS interior be a bigger set and have the rest of the wave be different time periods with a futuery gizmo or whatever. The story can be evil faction is messing the timelines and NotJack Harkness and his band of time police travel back to stop them.

Perhaps the next "Quest" theme could be based off the third "Mummy" movie (Dragon Emperor). PQ took inspiration from the first two movies. (The Anubis Guards were straight out of "The Mummy Returns").

Maybe this has already been mentioned, but one thing that could point to a continuation of Pharaoh's Quest is that the comic on LEGO.com ends with this:

“Whaddaya say, gang… Want to stick together for the next adventure? Maybe we’ll even get to save the world again!”

  On 3/4/2012 at 9:49 PM, Graysmith said:

Maybe this has already been mentioned, but one thing that could point to a continuation of Pharaoh's Quest is that the comic on LEGO.com ends with this:

“Whaddaya say, gang… Want to stick together for the next adventure? Maybe we’ll even get to save the world again!”

Maybe. But a "The Adventure Continues!" type ending is not uncommon for this genre, and it could very well just be LEGO trying to inspire kids to create their own adventures with the Pharoah's Quest story outside of the one provided by the comics.

  On 1/27/2012 at 11:38 AM, Arigomi said:

An alternative to the ball and socket joints already exists, but it is more expensive to produce. It is an assembly made from 3 different parts (48170, 48169, 47455). The most recent example of these parts being used are in 6914 Prehistoric Hunters. Together, the assembly creates very strong joints that you can click into position by bending along the joint or twisting along the axis. It tends to be used only for brick built creatures.

How about a theme inspired by Captain Planet and the Planeteers?

I'm aware of those parts, and they're useful, but quite bulky and limited. Ball joints are more compact and offer greater range of motion. LEGO's ball joints work great for very light models, but they quickly lose tension. Thus, I think a ratcheting system would provide the necessary strength enabling larger assemblies to be utilized. If I had my druthers, there would be a host of new ratcheting parts at smaller sizes. I dream.

Captain Planet. I honestly didn't think anybody liked that show, and for good reason. However, everyone's entitled to like what they like. Something like Galaxy Rangers would be an interesting twist on the Western theme: Robo-horses, a cyborg, a sorceress, a Clint Eastwood-esque shape-shifter, and a computer hacker all in western duds teamed up with aliens to fight galactic bad guys with alien technology. That was a neat show...could translate somehow to LEGO.

Edited March 8, 201212 yr by M'Kyuun