Tobias_Jay Posted January 21, 2013 Posted January 21, 2013 Two more years of Chima? Yikes. Somehow I can't see the story moving past battles at the lion temple for the sacred pool of Chi, unless of course they find some way to evolve them somehow (Chi-X anyone?). Quote
TheLegoDr Posted January 21, 2013 Posted January 21, 2013 I'm torn on those prototype figures. The crocs do look terrible. The eagle looks interesting overall. I do think I prefer how they went with masks instead of replacement modified head pieces (like the minotaur). I don't mind those, but the heads seem to work better for minifigures. However, those gorillas I am all for. Hopefully the official gorillas will be decent looking. I hope to collect an army of them (even though I don't care about the theme as a whole. The minifigures do look neat though). Quote
Dannylonglegs Posted January 22, 2013 Posted January 22, 2013 Two more years of Chima? Yikes. Somehow I can't see the story moving past battles at the lion temple for the sacred pool of Chi, unless of course they find some way to evolve them somehow (Chi-X anyone?). I'm sure they'll find a way. I think they'll continue the story with some of the main characters who progressively advance, Laval and Eris, for instance, but they'll fight different enemies. Maybe the militant Rhinos will march in on the lions once the crocs are defeated, or perhaps the story'll continue with a quest to find some ancient source of Chi or maybe a hidden ancestor fig or some macguffin. Maybe the long lost Elephant tribe will emerge a la serpentines and Terra-cotta warriors from Ninjago. ~Insectoid Aristocrat Quote
PenPlays Posted January 22, 2013 Posted January 22, 2013 In case no one noticed, the top of the Chi Temple, not to mention a new bamboo themed Speedorz set was visible for a brief moment. Where? Pics? Look at 3:01 and 3:04 in the video. You just catch a very fuzzy glimpse of the top corner of the Temple. Quote
pup Posted January 22, 2013 Posted January 22, 2013 Picked up a pair of Speedorz the other day (Longtooth and Wakz), mainly because they reminded me of those old Hot Wheels. They were actually kind of fun, especially once the cats noticed them and started chasing them around. :-) These were fun, but I don't think I'll be getting more Chima stuff, since it doesn't fit into any of my medieval or sci-fi stuff. Depends on what the Lion Temple of Chi looks like -- that might have some useful pieces for my Lion Castle. Perhaps I could use wolf headpieces as mounted trophies in the King's Hall? Quote
Aanchir Posted January 22, 2013 Posted January 22, 2013 Where? Pics? I actually thought the prelims looked pretty hideous... I mean.. look at that. -Sci I agree, those crocs in the video look the OPPOSITE of "LEGOish". Too much detail in their sculpting, rather than the stylized, angular design the croc head piece in the sets has. Plus, the crocs in the sets have head ridges more like the back ridges of the actual LEGO crocodile. Overall, as usual, it's obvious just WHY the preliminary stuff didn't make it to the final toys. Chima may finally have BIONICLE beat when it comes to awfulness of preliminary character designs. Quote
Archer Posted January 22, 2013 Posted January 22, 2013 (edited) What's the cheapest way to get all the minifigs? Obviously BL but with the price of figs there I may as well buy the whole set. Also bought a few sets already and I am a bit bummed the Ewar and Equila are exactly the same except for their helmets. Edited January 22, 2013 by Archer Quote
SpiderSpaceman Posted January 22, 2013 Posted January 22, 2013 (edited) Well drop me in the camp of those who love the shunned prototype species. I want those protoCrocs and Gorillas (whose final version I find ickily kewpie-esque). They actually seem production-worthy to me, the protocrocs (who I think actually look a bit like the Little Mermaid eels) not out of place among the recently produced hilarious cast of muto-atlantean warriors, and far, far more appealing than the shameful one-off designs of mutated ninja turtle baddies and some of the toy story figs (not you, buzz, zurg, twitch, the three eyed aliens or woody minus a head. I loves you guys). The protoGorillas have a typical tough sci-fi "born for war" look (wookiee/klingon/ape of the "Planet" variety). The protoLions I also like, though I think they look more Otterlike. (not a bad thing! love me some otters) The protoEagles, much like the gorillas, don't have bizarre little hairdo swooshes so again, I think they'd have made a lovely non limiting head. Good for mascots. EDIT: forgot to mention the croc speedor with enormous fists. I think I'm going to try that out Edited January 22, 2013 by SpiderSpaceman Quote
DarthPotato Posted January 22, 2013 Posted January 22, 2013 Those prototypes are, um, interesting. Specifically the Croc ones, those guys look kind of cool, but I think I'm happy with the path TLG took on their designs. This theme is really weird to me. I keep wanting to go and buy some sets, but at the same time I want to hold back and go and save my money for other themes. Honestly, if I could just get most of the minifigures I think I'd be satisfied, but as Archer said some of them are so expensive on BL it's probably better to just buy the set. Maybe I should just start with some of the cheaper sets and see if those make me happy with this theme and work from there. Quote
Lordofdragonss Posted January 22, 2013 Posted January 22, 2013 (edited) I agree, those crocs in the video look the OPPOSITE of "LEGOish". Too much detail in their sculpting, rather than the stylized, angular design the croc head piece in the sets has. Plus, the crocs in the sets have head ridges more like the back ridges of the actual LEGO crocodile. Overall, as usual, it's obvious just WHY the preliminary stuff didn't make it to the final toys. Chima may finally have BIONICLE beat when it comes to awfulness of preliminary character designs. Oh no Aanchir, even you? :< I think they prototype look a lot better because they look just like the Jawson from SP3: Notice Crocos are not more detailed that Jawson, also the small round Lego-ish eyes reminds those from standard minifigs. The biggest con about Helmet-heads- is the fact they sit very loose on the head so they scratch the head inside. I really hate fact that my Cragger already have marks on his forehead... Another thing is.... Will we get a crock with big arm in future series? I hope so! Edited January 22, 2013 by Lordofdragonss Quote
Jackattack7 Posted January 22, 2013 Posted January 22, 2013 Hopefully there will be some Chima at London toy fair today, as my friend who is going is going to keep an eye out. And if there is any he's going to tell me what he saw. Quote
Aanchir Posted January 22, 2013 Posted January 22, 2013 Oh no Aanchir, even you? :< I think they prototype look a lot better because they look just like the Jawson from SP3: Notice Crocos are not more detailed that Jawson, also the small round Lego-ish eyes reminds those from standard minifigs. The biggest con about Helmet-heads- is the fact they sit very loose on the head so they scratch the head inside. I really hate fact that my Cragger already have marks on his forehead... Another thing is.... Will we get a crock with big arm in future series? I hope so! Personally, though, even Jawson seems great to me compared to those prototypes. I see a lot of excessively fine detail on the proto-crocs that I don't see on Jawson... The wrinkly-looking "scaled" texture, the tiny bumps running down the top and sides of the head, the tiny protruding teeth (not at all like the teeth on Jawson, which are more basic-looking)... Really, the prototype crocs seem to me like they were chopped off some other type of action figure, given a quick LEGO paint job, and fitted to the torsos with some clay. I will concede that the eyes of the prototype animals are far more "LEGOish", being black dots with white sparkles as I typically prefer. But they struggle to show the same level of expressiveness as typical minifig eyes or even the eyes of the Pirates/Agents sharks, which I'd say is the fault of the molds more than anything else. Also, even with these simpler eyes I'd have preferred "helmet-style" heads like the finalized figs just by virtue of their capacity for alternate expressions. Truly figs like Laval show the advantage this offers. Forehead-scraping is not an issue I have ever had with figs from my recollection. Quote
CM4Sci Posted January 22, 2013 Posted January 22, 2013 Watching a live stream of the TF here: http://www.btha.co.uk/toy-fair/toy-fair/live-stream/ Nothing yet. I have to go in a few minutes so I won't be able to watch it... but I just heard one of the people w/ microphones say "You go down to LEGO, and" -Sci Quote
Lordofdragonss Posted January 22, 2013 Posted January 22, 2013 Personally, though, even Jawson seems great to me compared to those prototypes. I see a lot of excessively fine detail on the proto-crocs that I don't see on Jawson... The wrinkly-looking "scaled" texture, the tiny bumps running down the top and sides of the head, the tiny protruding teeth (not at all like the teeth on Jawson, which are more basic-looking)... Really, the prototype crocs seem to me like they were chopped off some other type of action figure, given a quick LEGO paint job, and fitted to the torsos with some clay. But this statement could be said about ANY fig that have molded head + piece of the torso. And the scales seem to be painted, just like on some snakes (Bytor is great example) in Ninjago. You know the pig-alien guard from Rancor set? This is what I call overdesigned minifig. Simply too much details. Will you agree? Forehead-scraping is not an issue I have ever had with figs from my recollection. So it seems you don't play with your figs as much as I do! :D Quote
DraikNova Posted January 22, 2013 Posted January 22, 2013 The reason I hate those Croc Proto's is because they look, weeell, kind of caveman-esque. Anyway, I'm kind of excited for the toy fair. Hopefully someone manages to sneak some pics. Also, SpiderSpaceman, thanks to you I've now got to add otters to my list of wanted Chima tribes. Quote
PenPlays Posted January 22, 2013 Posted January 22, 2013 We've been hearing Toy Fair reports and so far, every set we've been told checks out. Ninjago either was glanced over, or will have much more of a presence at another toy fair. They say only the sets already known were there, but we'll have to wait and see. Also there are two people dressed up as Laval and Cragger, not to mention giant Lego busts of their minifigures as well. Quote
Jackattack7 Posted January 22, 2013 Posted January 22, 2013 (edited) My friend seen these: Speedorz 70107 - Skunk Attack £9.99 70108 - Royal Roost £9.99 70109 - Whirling Vines £9.99 70110 - Tower Target £9.99 70111 - Swamp Jump £9.99 70112 - Croc Chomp £9.99 70114 - Sky Joust Speedorz Starter £14.99 Ultrabuilds Figures 70200 - CHI Laval £10.99 70201 - CHI Eris £10.99 70202 - CHI Gorzan £10.99 70203 - CHI Cragger £10.99 70204 - CHI Worriz £10.99 70205 - CHI Razar £10.99 Regular Sets 70007 – Eglor’s Twin Bike £19.99 70008 - Gorzan’s Gorilla Striker £49.99 70009 - Worriz’ Combat Lair £59.99 70010 - The Lion CHI Temple £99.99 EDIT: I was right with the prices of 70008 and 70009. Edited January 22, 2013 by Jackattack7 Quote
DraikNova Posted January 22, 2013 Posted January 22, 2013 Does he have any extra info about the sets? Quote
Jackattack7 Posted January 22, 2013 Posted January 22, 2013 Does he have any extra info about the sets? Pretty much just the preliminary pics Quote
Aanchir Posted January 22, 2013 Posted January 22, 2013 Those scales on the prototype crocs seem pretty obviously a part of the mold to me... and yeah, the Gamorrean Guard from the Star Wars sets is a little bit overdesigned, though it's somewhat of a different case when dealing with a licensed theme where TLG can't control the amount of detail inherent to the characters, but rather just how much carries over to the minifigure. Quote
CM4Sci Posted January 22, 2013 Posted January 22, 2013 (edited) I have pictures of the Lion CHI Temple, I'll update with them in a sec. -Sci Edited January 22, 2013 by CM4S Quote
Jackattack7 Posted January 22, 2013 Posted January 22, 2013 Where is Laval, Crunket, Cragger and the raven figs? But that looks great (exactly how it looks on the preliminary pics.) Quote
DraikNova Posted January 22, 2013 Posted January 22, 2013 Wow! I think this is probably one of the only Lion sets that actually looks good. Nice rockery, LEGO-looking Lion head, beautiful Chi streams and overall great architecture. Not just that, this means a re-release of the old space comet piece! Quote
SoupOrFishOil Posted January 22, 2013 Posted January 22, 2013 (edited) I am not so fond of that mane, it seems too tall and static, though it is stone, but otherwise I think that it looks great. I am still waiting to see the Croc lair though. Also, I haven't seen anybody mention it, but it seems we are getting a Fox tribe too, one of the members being Furty. (That is fun to say. ) Where is Laval, Crunket, Cragger and the raven figs? But that looks great (exactly how it looks on the preliminary pics.) According to Brickset, Crawley (I think) is included rather than Crunket. However, they also said Eris instead of Ewald (or is it Ewar? The names are too similar for me.), so I am hoping there is a mistake somewhere. As for Laval and Cragger, this isn't the whole set, only the temple's exterior. There should be a Croc vehicle included too. Edited January 22, 2013 by Superficial Username Quote
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