General Magma Posted September 3, 2012 Posted September 3, 2012 Those staffs... they don't work at all. I certainly hope the official staffs won't be as plain as these are, but with at least an unique mold for each. Looks like they would color Saruman's entire beard dark grey rather than just the small bit on top. They're not the actual figures but still...
deskp Posted September 3, 2012 Posted September 3, 2012 (edited) Thanks for shring the pic,but I bet thats Gandalf not Sauruman,because Gandalf has white staff Sauruman had a black staff.And btw whose the guy with the short hair and the beard,and I dont want to believe thats Aragorn Wow how come I didnt noticed,yea I can see him any way thanks for the heads up but whats wrong with Aragorns hair??? Aragorn hair, well the image is from 2 washed out super white screencaps that I've modified to make the image clearer. I believe Aragorns hair got lost in all the blinding whiteness. Those staffs... they don't work at all. I certainly hope the official staffs won't be as plain as these are, but with at least an unique mold for each. Looks like they would color Saruman's entire beard dark grey rather than just the small bit on top. They're not the actual figures but still... It looks more like the beard is light grey. as it should be. If theres a little part colored dark gray we cant tell for sure. I'm fine with the staffs, I would much rather have new molds for more important things. Edited September 3, 2012 by deskp
Pulp Detective Posted September 3, 2012 Posted September 3, 2012 Aragorn hair, well the image is from 2 washed out super white screencaps that I've modified to make the image clearer. I believe Aragorns hair got lost in all the blinding whiteness. It looks more like the beard is light grey. as it should be. If theres a little part colored dark gray we cant tell for sure. I'm fine with the staffs, I would much rather have new molds for more important things. I maybe over acting about aragorns hair in this current pic but I seriously hate this hair style.I mean the elvis hair style from the collectable minifigs.
deskp Posted September 3, 2012 Posted September 3, 2012 I maybe over acting about aragorns hair in this current pic but I seriously hate this hair style.I mean the elvis hair style from the collectable minifigs. I dont see how it really matters, hes hair will be as normal in the gameplay. heres a sligthly better image: LINK
Pulp Detective Posted September 3, 2012 Posted September 3, 2012 I dont see how it really matters, hes hair will be as normal in the gameplay. heres a sligthly better image: LINK Yea I know thats the beta version,I just get paranoid sometimes for something that doesnt matter at all.
deskp Posted September 3, 2012 Posted September 3, 2012 Yea I know thats the beta version,I just get paranoid sometimes for something that doesnt matter at all. The hair will look that way in the loading screen forever tho. It not being a finished build doesent mean little loading screen details will change, and these looks fantastic and animated.
Bilbo Baggins Posted September 3, 2012 Posted September 3, 2012 I hate that art in the loading screen, specially the Gandalf and Saruman
deskp Posted September 3, 2012 Posted September 3, 2012 I hate that art in the loading screen, specially the Gandalf and Saruman Care to elaborate?
The_Chosen_1 Posted September 4, 2012 Posted September 4, 2012 I finally got around to building the Orc Forge today. Great set!! I'm really impressed with it, to the point that it's one of my favorites from the wave. I love the light brick feature (it's a lot brighter than I was expecting) and the "hand of Saruman" armor pieces. I'd love to get my hands on several more of those elements, but it's going to be tough...
Pulp Detective Posted September 4, 2012 Posted September 4, 2012 (edited) http://www.theonering.net/torwp/2012/09/03/61510-could-this-be-barry-humphries-great-goblin/ Check this out guys,some ealry pics of the Great Goblin from the movie,wow he looks agly Edited September 4, 2012 by LOTR343
Legonardo Posted September 4, 2012 Posted September 4, 2012 http://www.theonerin...s-great-goblin/ Check this out guys,some ealry pics of the Great Goblin from the movie,wow he looks agly hehe no kidding!
Pulp Detective Posted September 4, 2012 Posted September 4, 2012 hehe no kidding! I wonder how lego will make him look in his minifig form,it wont be friendly for the kids.
Masked Builder Posted September 4, 2012 Posted September 4, 2012 Wow, hopefully he ends up looking like that, that's one evil looking goblin!
General Magma Posted September 4, 2012 Posted September 4, 2012 (edited) Right when I thought it couldn't get worse than Gothmog! I'm still wondering whether they went for the Moria orc design in the films or not. I wonder how lego will make him look in his minifig form,it wont be friendly for the kids. You're joking, right? And nonetheless, even if those heads were never made, I can't see how it's not kid friendly. Not that it is, but they've done things similar to that before. We already got a few types of orcs done in LEGO form, I can see the Great Goblin being done in a similar style, just a bit more gross but hey, it is based on the movies... If kids buy these they'll probably have seen the films already and thus the corresponding character. Edited September 4, 2012 by General Magma
Pulp Detective Posted September 4, 2012 Posted September 4, 2012 Right when I thought it couldn't get worse than Gothmog! I'm still wondering whether they went for the Moria orc design in the films or not. You're joking, right? And nonetheless, even if those heads were never made, I can't see how it's not kid friendly. Not that it is, but they've done things similar to that before. We already got a few types of orcs done in LEGO form, I can see the Great Goblin being done in a similar style, just a bit more gross but hey, it is based on the movies... If kids buy these they'll probably have seen the films already and thus the corresponding character. I'm just saying thats all,after all LOTR isnt a theme for kids but I hope they wil make him look like the movie maybe a new head mold.
Krulis Posted September 4, 2012 Posted September 4, 2012 I love the Great Goblin! But after seeing new design for his minions I think that we won't see goblins from Mines of Moria in Hobbit sets.
deskp Posted September 4, 2012 Posted September 4, 2012 I love the Great Goblin! But after seeing new design for his minions I think that we won't see goblins from Mines of Moria in Hobbit sets. They are obviously not gonna reuse the moria orcs in the great goblin set, but for what its worth the normal goblin we got image of does recemble the moria orcs ;) Are people so obsessed with gathering alot of one figure that they don't want variety? If that is the final great goblin, then I'm pretty sure it justifies a new mold.
Krulis Posted September 4, 2012 Posted September 4, 2012 They are obviously not gonna reuse the moria orcs in the great goblin set, but for what its worth the normal goblin we got image of does recemble the moria orcs ;) Are people so obsessed with gathering alot of one figure that they don't want variety? If that is the final great goblin, then I'm pretty sure it justifies a new mold. I'm not complaning about possibility of getting new fig. But I don't like that Jackson changed goblins skin colour from green to flesh. However they can look way better than the old ones in the movie. Who knows?
Pulp Detective Posted September 4, 2012 Posted September 4, 2012 They are obviously not gonna reuse the moria orcs in the great goblin set, but for what its worth the normal goblin we got image of does recemble the moria orcs ;) Are people so obsessed with gathering alot of one figure that they don't want variety? If that is the final great goblin, then I'm pretty sure it justifies a new mold. Well I love variety,and the Great Goblin is going to be a great addition on my goblin army.And I have to say by watching jacksons last blog for the hobbit the goblins will have kind of browish color for their skin.
MrBaggins Posted September 4, 2012 Posted September 4, 2012 Hi, i just found this: http://www.amazon.com/LEGO-Lord-Rings-Portable-Project/dp/B0082MKV6G/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1346777308&sr=8-1&keywords=lego+lord+of+the+rings+project+case Can someone please tell me what that is?
The_Chosen_1 Posted September 4, 2012 Posted September 4, 2012 Hi, i just found this: http://www.amazon.com/LEGO-Lord-Rings-Portable-Project/dp/B0082MKV6G/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1346777308&sr=8-1&keywords=lego+lord+of+the+rings+project+case Can someone please tell me what that is? Here in the U.S., I've only seen it at Toys R Us. The description pretty much says it all; it's a trans-green plastic case for storing LEGO, with a printed image of Frodo on the front. It also comes with a green 24x24 baseplate (I think that's the size).
deskp Posted September 4, 2012 Posted September 4, 2012 Well I love variety,and the Great Goblin is going to be a great addition on my goblin army.And I have to say by watching jacksons last blog for the hobbit the goblins will have kind of browish color for their skin. Those were more Orcs than goblins.
Brick master of the force Posted September 4, 2012 Posted September 4, 2012 Can't wait for the new sets!
Pulp Detective Posted September 4, 2012 Posted September 4, 2012 Those were more Orcs than goblins. Actually I cant see the difference between orcs and goblins,I call them all goblins,but there is something that make the difference between orcs and goblins right??I mean goblins have pointy ears orcs are just bold.
Darth Caedus Posted September 4, 2012 Posted September 4, 2012 Actually I cant see the difference between orcs and goblins,I call them all goblins,but there is something that make the difference between orcs and goblins right??I mean goblins have pointy ears orcs are just bold. There is a difference. With the films and the Lego line, which is based on them, there are several distinctions among the forces of evil. Seen on screen: Isengard Uruk-hai: Lurtz, Ugluk, Mauhur and the legions of the White Hand. Tall, strong, fierce and well armored in regulated, mass-produced gear. Immune to Sunlight damage. The most dangerous threat to the Fellowship outside of the Nazgul, Lurtz slays Boromir and almost defeats Aragorn in single combat. Mordor Orcs: Mostly seen as scouting parties sent out by Sauron at various points. Grishnakh is one such Mordor Orc. Not huge fans of the sun, but they seem to be able to function in it well enough. Weaker than Uruk-hai (as demonstrated when Ugluk decapitates the snivelling Snaga - Meat's Back On The Menu Boys.) Isengard Orcs: Not really distinguishable from Mordor Orcs, but they generally attend to different tasks - they demonstrate a skill with the industry taught by Saruman, and also are masters of Warg-riding (the film orc Sharku who is killed by Aragorn before the BoHD). Morannon Orcs: Somewhat distinguishable from the other Orcs in the films, these brutal Orcs emerge from Minas Morgul and the plains of Gorgoroth, and 'have no love of sunlight,' only functioning effectively after the shroud of Sauron reaches Minas Tirith. Strong in force and many in number, they easily overcome the Gondorians in a straight fight, but are butchered by the Rohan cavalry. Mordor Uruk-hai: Poorly equipped, ragtag knockoffs of Saruman's glorious horde, the Mordor Uruk-hai are uncommon and are seen only in Cirith Ungol, where they riot against the Morannon/Morgul Orcs. Only a few are seen surviving after the battle for Sam to finish off, demonstrating their only marginal superiority to Orcs (as opposed to Saruman's notably more effective Uruk-hai). Only the strongest and smartest, Shagrat, escapes with the Shiny Shirt to deliver to The Mouth Of Sauron. Moria Goblins: Stunted and weak, these foes are easily dispatched one-on-one by even the Hobbits. They have no skill with metalworking, as their armor is rusty and jagged, unlike Orcs or especially Uruk-hai. They seem to have no interest in venturing outside, for their large eyes and small statures are better suited to tunnel dwelling. However, they are extremely agile and are able to climb walls with ease (Unlike the Uruk-hai or Orcs, who require ladders or siege towers to scale walls. An army of 200,000 goblins would have been far more effective against Minas Tirith!). Whereas Uruk-hai stand up straight and run in daylight, and Orcs slouch but move quickly all the same, Goblins happily run on all fours. All in all, Tolkien never had an interest in drawing a distinction, but Jackson's films definitely improve on the generic mook-bad grunts of the trilogy by giving them diversity applicable to their habitat and purpose. Thus, in the Jacksonverse, Goblins are agile cavedwellers, Orcs are a rabble legion, and Uruk-hai are elite, standardized and regimented.
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