Ninjago 2014

[TheLazyChicken]

Do we have any clear pictures of the battle for ninjago city set that are not the toyfair ones? Thanks.

[Mandate]

I don't believe so, but I haven't exactly been on a lot lately (family issues) so I wouldn't know.

[DuckBricks]

I have not encountered any images yet, but am on the lookout for one. I still am dying to see that strange "tail" piece the Overlord has!

[PenPlays]

They're a little big, but...

[just2good]

Ooh! Thanks for those, Penkid!

[TheLazyChicken]

Thanks very much Penkid! I think I want both sets now!

[Ridge Montante]

The car does nothing for me, but I do want that building. The only thing is that it's missing Cole. The one figure I want in it. Is that Nya or Kai on the roof?

[DuckBricks]

Waitasec... Is that Lloyd fighting the Golden Master? This is a bit off topic, but wasn't Lloyd suspected to be the golden master? PLOT SPOILERS!!

[PenPlays]

Here's a better look at the boxart for 70728 Battle for Ninjago City!

The car does nothing for me, but I do want that building. The only thing is that it's missing Cole. The one figure I want in it. Is that Nya or Kai on the roof?

That's Nya in her new Samurai X gear.

Leaving Cole out of the Summer sets is a bit sad. But at least he comes in the cheapest set currently available!

Waitasec... Is that Lloyd fighting the Golden Master? This is a bit off topic, but wasn't Lloyd suspected to be the golden master? PLOT SPOILERS!!

It was spoiled at the Toy Fair that the Overlord is the Golden Master (the silhouette of the Golden Master in the show matches the Overlord Minifigure in the Battle for Ninjago City set).

I mean why else would the Overlord want to take Lloyd as his prisoner?

Edited April 22, 2014 by Penkid11

[DraikNova]

That armor makes the Overlord my new favorite minifigure. The tank (although that might be considered part of the Overlord) isn't too shabby either.

[Aanchir]

Since I don't believe anyone's mentioned them yet, here are the product descriptions for the two sets:

Kai's X-1 Ninja Charger is an awesome 2-in-1 vehicle! Set off in hot pursuit of the Nindroids who have stolen Kai's Techno-Blade. Aim the flick missiles at the Nindroid disc flyer and steer clear of its saw blades. Rotate the engine bay and fire the dual shooter to target the jet-packing Nindroid hovering above. Open up the hood, activate the built-in interceptor bike and accelerate to retrieve that valuable Techno-Blade! Includes 3 minifigures with weapons: Kai and 2 Nindroids.

The huge evil OverLord has powered up and is threatening to take over New Ninjago City. Help the Ninjas to defend the Ninjago temple using its awesome array of hidden features. Plan your strategy in the control room and activate the catapult stairs to send intruding Nindroids flying. Evade laser-cannon fire from OverLord and retaliate by triggering the tower's dual catapult and hidden disc shooter. Zoom down the zip line from the roof with Lloyd, spin the rotating walls to reveal hidden weapons, and glide into battle with Jay. Outsmart those Nindroid invaders and lock them up in the prison! Includes 8 minifigures with assorted weapons and accessories: Jay, Lloyd, Zane, Nya, OverLord and 3 Nindroids.

[Sir Brickalot]

Have we any idea how much these will be in the UK?

[Ridge Montante]

X-1 Ninja Charger (70727) – 426 pcs – $39.99

Battle for Ninjago City (70728) – 1223 pcs – $119.99

According to http://www.ibrickcity.com/the-lego-summer-wave-in-official-images/#more-5612

[Sir Brickalot]

Have we any idea how much these will be in the UK?

[Aanchir]

From Brickset:

70727 X-1 Ninja Charger £34.99

70728 Battle for Ninjago City £89.99

[legoIgor123]

From Brickset:

70727 X-1 Ninja Charger £34.99

70728 Battle for Ninjago City £89.99

Thank you for those prices. Seems a little steep for a car, but I'll see what I can do. Does anyone else thinks it's strange that there has been 3 Zanes, 2 Jays, 2 Lloyds and only one of the others? Considering it's usually the same for them all.

[Aanchir]

Thank you for those prices. Seems a little steep for a car, but I'll see what I can do. Does anyone else thinks it's strange that there has been 3 Zanes, 2 Jays, 2 Lloyds and only one of the others? Considering it's usually the same for them all.

Well, the only difference between the two Jays is that one has shoulder armor and the other doesn't. The imbalance is kinda odd, but it makes sense with the story as far as I can tell.

On a side note, I had a dream last night that the Visual Dictionary exclusive fig was confirmed to be Nya. I was a bit disappointed when I woke up.

[Master_Data]

Does anyone else thinks it's strange that there has been 3 Zanes, 2 Jays, 2 Lloyds and only one of the others? Considering it's usually the same for them all.

If you count the number of figures released and not just the different variants, there has been 3 Lloyds, 3 Zanes, 2 Jays, 2 Coles, 2 Kais, and one Nya. In terms of variants, it is a bit low, but in terms of the number of times the character has been released, everything adds to be just about equal.

[Shakar]

I guess it's nice of them to include a pair of legs for Overlord..still, if I get my hands on him I'd try to find a pair of legs with a matching print.

[Mandate]

LEGO has uploaded a new TVC advertisement to the NINJAGO website, and surprisingly enough it departs from the typical "formula" LEGO has. The Ninjacopter (which is the vehicle getting built) is destroyed by the Mechdragon. Zane hacks the Mechdragon though, and thus the day is saved. Better if you watch it yourself, not too good at explaining stuff

[Tobias_Jay]

Here is an image detailing the new Ninjago Visual Dictionary. I can't quite make it out, but it looks like it says 'Green Ninja' in the exclusive minfigure box. Probably next year's suit again.

They are also updating the Brickmaster book from 2011. A little odd it doesn't feature Nindroids.

[LegendsOfNinjago]

It says that, bit it also says, cover not final.

[PenPlays]

It says that, bit it also says, cover not final.

Indeed.

For all we know, all DK did was copy and paste the graphic from the Character Encyclopedia's minifig window. A simple edit, and voila.

Of course, we may get another exclusive Lloyd. I just hope it isn't another release of the 2012 rendition.

[LegendsOfNinjago]

I'd be upset of that happens...there are so many other characters they could use...

[Aanchir]

Indeed.

For all we know, all DK did was copy and paste the graphic from the Character Encyclopedia's minifig window. A simple edit, and voila.

Of course, we may get another exclusive Lloyd. I just hope it isn't another release of the 2012 rendition.

I doubt it will be. Generally when Dorling Kindersley advertises a fig as exclusive, it actually is. Even the Luke Skywalker fig from the updated LEGO Star Wars Visual Dictionary is substantially different from the classic one it's meant to resemble, since it has back printing (something the original Luke Skywalker fig lacked).

I will be a bit frustrated if it turns out to be Lloyd, as I was hoping for a character like Sensei Wu or Nya who hasn't appeared much this year. But since the cover isn't final I guess it's not yet possible to tell.