LEGO Superheroes 2012 Rumours & Discussion

[Iron-Man]

I'd love to see a Thor set with Beta Ray Bill in it. :)

Agreed 100%! Bill would be a sweet minifig! Plus a gold StormBreaker

[Sam892]

Does anyone know how the license works regarding the pre Avengers Marvel movies? Is it all part and parcel? I know Lego has the Avengers movie license and the comic related license as they are all directly controlled by and released by Disney under the Disney brand. Whereas Iron Man through Captain America were all still under Marvels in house movie studio. Are there any legacy issues there that would separate that license from the one Lego has?

I would have thought that when Marvel was bought by Disney that it included all previous products they own. So there should not be a problem there. The only problem I could think is Megabloks as they didn't manufacture and sell sets based around Iron man 2. Knowing Lego they would have most likely got the rights to all Avenger films and individual films ( Thor, Cap, Hulk and Iron man). Also I read recently that Marvel are going to use the Avengers box office money to purchase back the film rights to all Marvel characters. Hopefully this means that we may see future sets based on the X-men films, the Fantastic Four and Spider-man not to mention the countless others.

[deskp]

Ian McKellen did not acted as Dumbledore. Richard Harris (adult, films 1–2) and Michael Gambon (adult, films 3–7 part 2) are the actors.

I know he didn't, but the characther of Dumbledore is gay, and it makes no diference in lego.

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Bane really shouldnt be a hulk type fig.

[Stormer13]

I personally think Lego may try to do Killer croc in a Hulk size figure. First off, With the Arkham games being a massive hit Croc is a large bulky character not human (minifig) size. With that in mind the Lego group may want to portray croc as they did last time and made him human sized although he is still a bit taller than an average human. I hope they make a killer croc set but don't just redo the 2006 set. This can also be the same with a clay face figure.

[King of Nynrah]

I would have thought that when Marvel was bought by Disney that it included all previous products they own. So there should not be a problem there. The only problem I could think is Megabloks as they didn't manufacture and sell sets based around Iron man 2. Knowing Lego they would have most likely got the rights to all Avenger films and individual films ( Thor, Cap, Hulk and Iron man). Also I read recently that Marvel are going to use the Avengers box office money to purchase back the film rights to all Marvel characters. Hopefully this means that we may see future sets based on the X-men films, the Fantastic Four and Spider-man not to mention the countless others.

YES! I really hope you're right about this one. As soon as Spidey, the X-Men, Daredevil and the Fantastic Four are put into the Cinematic Universe I have no doubt we'll be seeing sets with them in as well as movies!

[deskp]

YES! I really hope you're right about this one. As soon as Spidey, the X-Men, Daredevil and the Fantastic Four are put into the Cinematic Universe I have no doubt we'll be seeing sets with them in as well as movies!

No no, he's wrong. This is just what fans want, while the stories in the news are that disney has no plans to do that.

They dont need the other characthers to make money, their own movies makes quite abit and they earn money from the movies other studios make, without having to do anything themselves.

Isn't 1-2 marvel-made movies a year enough? if they owned all their franchises it would mean that there would be longer btween comic movies from marvel characthers.

[Im a brickmaster.]

And yes, I too am hoping for sets based on Iron Man 3 and the previous two films. Don't care so much for Thor, especially now that we already have multiples of him and his brother, but I wont say no if the sets are good.

Yes! I agree. Sets from Iron Man and Iron Man 2 would be cool. I'd probably run screaming around my house if they did!

[Lyichir]

Bane really shouldnt be a hulk type fig.

I agree. While I love the new Hulk fig, there's a difference between a monster-man like Hulk and an extremely buff normal human like Bane, or even Juggernaut. I think LEGO should stick to normal minifigures for these sorts of characters as much as possible. I suppose if they were to do a Fantastic Four-based set, though, the Thing could go either way.

[Sam892]

No no, he's wrong. This is just what fans want, while the stories in the news are that disney has no plans to do that.

They dont need the other characthers to make money, their own movies makes quite abit and they earn money from the movies other studios make, without having to do anything themselves.

Isn't 1-2 marvel-made movies a year enough? if they owned all their franchises it would mean that there would be longer btween comic movies from marvel characthers.

Saying that I'm wrong implies that I have made the story up. In fact I'm right as I have read online on several news sites that Marvel may purchase or are purchasing back there characters. If the information is wrong then the new sites are wrong and not me. Also Marvel wouldn't just purchase back there licences because of money but the main reason would be control. X-men origins and last stand were terrible films that butchered several Marvel characters. On top of this Marvel just got the licences back for Blade and Punisher. Admittedly the recieved them because there are no new films out containing those characters. That's the only reason for the new Spider-man film because sony had to release a new one in order to retain the licence.

Back on topic it's useful that even though Iron man's suits change in movie his helmet stays the same. It means all we really need are some colour swaps here and there and new prints. Apart from the Mark I off course.

[King of Nynrah]

Saying that I'm wrong implies that I have made the story up. In fact I'm right as I have read online on several news sites that Marvel may purchase or are purchasing back there characters. If the information is wrong then the new sites are wrong and not me. Also Marvel wouldn't just purchase back there licences because of money but the main reason would be control. X-men origins and last stand were terrible films that butchered several Marvel characters. On top of this Marvel just got the licences back for Blade and Punisher. Admittedly the recieved them because there are no new films out containing those characters. That's the only reason for the new Spider-man film because sony had to release a new one in order to retain the licence.

Back on topic it's useful that even though Iron man's suits change in movie his helmet stays the same. It means all we really need are some colour swaps here and there and new prints. Apart from the Mark I off course.

I know the thing about Blade and Punisher to be correct, as I've read news articles about those myself. But does this mean that as long as Sony make new films with these characters then it'll be impossible for Marvel to get the rights back? I hope not.

And yes, seeing as

War Machine is upgraded into Iron Patriot at some point during Iron Man 3, who uses the same helmet shape as Iron Man,

then they can easily just recolour the mould.

[LMB10]

Iron Patriot would be cool. I imagine Lego will release a lot of Iron Man varaints, considering they already have the mold.

And yeah, as long as Sony makes films, Marvel won't get the licnces back.

[Sam892]

I know the thing about Blade and Punisher to be correct, as I've read news articles about those myself. But does this mean that as long as Sony make new films with these characters then it'll be impossible for Marvel to get the rights back? I hope not.

And yes, seeing as

War Machine is upgraded into Iron Patriot at some point during Iron Man 3, who uses the same helmet shape as Iron Man,

then they can easily just recolour the mould.

If Sony or 20th century fox don't make a new film for that franchise in 5 years then the rights revert back to Marvel. So those companies have to keep making films for Spider-man or X-men to retain the rights. However Marvel can pay to get those rights back. Marvel have a very limited input with X-men and Spider-man films. They don't get to pick directors or the majority of the cast. Instead they just advise and say what they would like to see. They have some control but not as much as if they own the full licence. A great example of this would be X-men origins, Hugh Jackman was in charge of most of the film. He hired the directors and writers, he even convinced the studio to commission the film in the first place.

Also in terms of the helmet mould. One mould has given us potentially 9 characters, both Warmachines, 6 Iron men suits and another possible suit that Stark may create in the third movie.

[Vindicare]

I agree. While I love the new Hulk fig, there's a difference between a monster-man like Hulk and an extremely buff normal human like Bane, or even Juggernaut. I think LEGO should stick to normal minifigures for these sorts of characters as much as possible. I suppose if they were to do a Fantastic Four-based set, though, the Thing could go either way.

I think Juggernaut would be better in Hulk size. He's considerably larger than a normal man, even a buff one. Same with the Thing.

[DJ Bricks]

I know the thing about Blade and Punisher to be correct, as I've read news articles about those myself. But does this mean that as long as Sony make new films with these characters then it'll be impossible for Marvel to get the rights back? I hope not.

And yes, seeing as

War Machine is upgraded into Iron Patriot at some point during Iron Man 3, who uses the same helmet shape as Iron Man,

then they can easily just recolour the mould.

Where is. The news that War Machine is the Iron Patriot? The photo show the James guy behind the mask, not don cheadle. Have I missed something? But I would like sets based on the movies.

[JurassicBrick]

Where is. The news that War Machine is the Iron Patriot? The photo show the James guy behind the mask, not don cheadle. Have I missed something? But I would like sets based on the movies.

The photo showed a white guy in the suit, so everyone assumed it was James Badge Dale, but reports now are saying it was just a stuntman, since Don Cheadle doesn't need to wear the suit when the helmet is down: [Latino Review]

[Piranha]

I could potentially see War Machine using a recolored Iron Man helmet with some sort of mold/backpack attachment for his cannon/armor. I also wonder if TLG has the license to do past Marvel Universe films (as sets). That way, if we get Iron Man 3 sets, we could also see some sets based off the previous films.

[sologuy369]

I am thinking, like with POTC 4, where we got the Black Pearl when the DVD came out, maybe we will see a large Avengers set (featuring Nick Fury) when the Avengers comes out on DVD in the Fall sometime.

I am also hoping, next month at the 2012 SDCC we get news on the next wave and maybe a few cool promos or so.

It would be cool, but it probaly has nothing to do with the DVD release. Lego usually has a fall or spring set for some licensed themes.

I can see Lego carrying the Marvel license for a few more years. Avengers should be locked into at least three movies, with the next one being released in '14. Meanwhile, Cap and Thor are each getting sequels and there's talk of SHIELD, Hawkeye, and Black Widow getting a movie together. Plus, an X-Men First Class sequel. All of these add up to a huge opportunity for Lego.

Meanwhile, I'm not so confident with DC. Their movies haven't done as well (TDK being the exception) and as mentioned their characters seem to be from a bygone era of comics. I think it'c going to be a tough climb for DC to get even close to Marvel's level at the movies. I bet the next few DC Lego sets will be for a TDKR and some comic related themes.

I agree. A couple years ago, I only really knew a few DC characters. Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman and maybe Flash.

And not to mention, the matority of DC movies released are Batman and Superman. Those two would, however make a good wave or two. It's what kids know. The others made into movies are GL and WW.

Man of steel (new superman movie) lego confirmed

http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118055153.html?cmpid=RSS#.T9C_coHedlk.twitter

This should be exciting! And I'm more of a marvel fan!

Does anyone know how the license works regarding the pre Avengers Marvel movies? Is it all part and parcel? I know Lego has the Avengers movie license and the comic related license as they are all directly controlled by and released by Disney under the Disney brand. Whereas Iron Man through Captain America were all still under Marvels in house movie studio. Are there any legacy issues there that would separate that license from the one Lego has?

I would have thought that when Marvel was bought by Disney that it included all previous products they own. So there should not be a problem there. The only problem I could think is Megabloks as they didn't manufacture and sell sets based around Iron man 2. Knowing Lego they would have most likely got the rights to all Avenger films and individual films ( Thor, Cap, Hulk and Iron man). Also I read recently that Marvel are going to use the Avengers box office money to purchase back the film rights to all Marvel characters. Hopefully this means that we may see future sets based on the X-men films, the Fantastic Four and Spider-man not to mention the countless others.

After watching The First Avenger on DVD today, the credits say I can order a score cd from Walt Disney Records. So I'm assuming that it was made by Disney.

Saying that I'm wrong implies that I have made the story up. In fact I'm right as I have read online on several news sites that Marvel may purchase or are purchasing back there characters. If the information is wrong then the new sites are wrong and not me. Also Marvel wouldn't just purchase back there licences because of money but the main reason would be control. X-men origins and last stand were terrible films that butchered several Marvel characters. On top of this Marvel just got the licences back for Blade and Punisher. Admittedly the recieved them because there are no new films out containing those characters. That's the only reason for the new Spider-man film because sony had to release a new one in

And the fact that the end of spider man 3 has it pretty hard to start a story. And also, how many different Supermans and Batmans do we have?

[Bilbo Baggins]

I would really love to see an Iron Patriot, and the good thing is that it is possible since it would use the same mold

[Daimar]

If Sony or 20th century fox don't make a new film for that franchise in 5 years then the rights revert back to Marvel. So those companies have to keep making films for Spider-man or X-men to retain the rights.

What about the Fantastic four, the last movie of them was 5 years ago, does that mean, that the license is expiring and they go back to Marvel/Disney?

[LMB10]

What about the Fantastic four, the last movie of them was 5 years ago, does that mean, that the license is expiring and they go back to Marvel/Disney?

Simple, it's more than five years. Plus, Fox and Sony only really even to need to have a writer attached to kepp the rights.

[King of Nynrah]

What about the Fantastic four, the last movie of them was 5 years ago, does that mean, that the license is expiring and they go back to Marvel/Disney?

Simple, it's more than five years. Plus, Fox and Sony only really even to need to have a writer attached to kepp the rights.

They're already making a reboot. I heard somewhere that a working name is Fantastic Four: Reborn.

[Iron-Man]

If TLG does do a bunch of sets for the new Superman movie I really hope they take the time to make the Superman fig have his red boots on! Blue legs with red boots would help with so many characters! It would vastly improve both the new Spiderman as well as Cap!

[LMB10]

If TLG does do a bunch of sets for the new Superman movie I really hope they take the time to make the Superman fig have his red boots on! Blue legs with red boots would help with so many characters! It would vastly improve both the new Spiderman as well as Cap!

I hadn't thought of that. Cap really would look better with boots on.

I doubt Superman will though, judging by the past Superheroes sets.

[CorneliusMurdock]

I can see them changing up Superman's look for the movie sets just because they'll want to make him different from the already released one. Lego wants us to buy a new Superman and to do that they'll have to make him special.

[TheLegoDr]

Exactly! I don't have any interest in superman, so in order for people like me to buy a new set, I would need to see something new/exciting or some other obscure characters with Superman. The Wonder Woman helped sell that set for me. I didn't have any of the original Batman, so those were an easy sell for me. Something different would be great in the next wave!

On second thought.. if they don't release that much new stuff, then it would actually be better because then I could save some money for once! haha

Edited June 10, 2012 by TheLegoDr