Ondra Posted July 14, 2013 Posted July 14, 2013 This is not fact so don't put much into this! But in the LEGO movie poster on the bottom left there is a very detailed building which is partially under construction! this could very well give us a small first glimpse at the building!? so lets see how this turns out? I dont think so, because roof looks almost same as cafe corner.http://trickledown.files.wordpress.com/2009/01/cafe-corner.jpg
Captain Settle Posted July 14, 2013 Posted July 14, 2013 Wow, I can't wait for this! I'm guessing there will be lots of wine, and many dastardly mustaches!
PsyKater Posted July 15, 2013 Posted July 15, 2013 Just read the first post and I have to say: This is great news! Can't wait for more info!
Withacee Posted July 15, 2013 Posted July 15, 2013 Doesn't mean we should stop bitching about it! My thoughts exactly! Worked with my grandparents when I was a kid, so I don't see why it shouldn't work now! Someday, a time will come where they'll give us what we want, just to stop us from nagging!
Pierre_Cochereau Posted July 15, 2013 Posted July 15, 2013 Regarding the interior, it would be awesome if there was a kitchen (or food preparation area of some sort) ... if the "dining area" is kept outside, this should be possible. However, with tables and chairs outside, there won't be much left of the sidewalk.
Wodanis Posted July 15, 2013 Posted July 15, 2013 (edited) I'm excited that we will have a modular with French architecture! I'm sure whatever little tid-bits they put in it will be quite cool. I'm thinking the Mini-figs will include a chef, waiter/waitress, patrons (x2)? Also since I am assuming it will have upper floors and that these will be apartments? Edited July 15, 2013 by Wodanis
TheLegoDr Posted July 15, 2013 Posted July 15, 2013 Well, if you think about Cafe Corner, there wasn't much left of that sidewalk either. You almost need to back the building up more to accommodate the eating area outside and still allow walking area. Granted, in our Historic Downtown area, the sidewalks are really narrow in most places. You have to walk single file a lot of the time to get around all of the outdoor eating areas.
The Jersey Brick Guy Posted July 15, 2013 Posted July 15, 2013 I have been thinking a lot about the sidewalks, and I was thinking of possibly just extending the side walks out even more. Think the 7 tiles that comes with them now + 7 more, 14 tiles away from the street, but this will allow for parking spots, flower plots, bus stops and the like.
alois Posted July 15, 2013 Posted July 15, 2013 In many European cities, Paris included, sidewalks in the historic centre can be very small and completely occupied by restaurant tables. You'll have to walk a few meters on the street in that case. But many city centres are car free, so that is not always a problem. A large Parisian boulevard is another story. It will tend to have a broad sidealk.
Pierre_Cochereau Posted July 16, 2013 Posted July 16, 2013 Just please no stickers! AFAIK, the modulars usually don't feature stickers ... 10232 Palace Cinema was the only exception thus far (and I can see why), so I don't think you'll have to worry about stickers.
Stefano Posted July 16, 2013 Posted July 16, 2013 (edited) About tables on the sidewalk: maybe you could do like they do in Leuven Belgium, just place the tables on the street: It is a one way street but buses travel in both directions so it is sort of usable on a two way street also i guess. address to google your self: Naamsestraat 42, Leuven, Belgium Edited July 16, 2013 by Stefano
Venio Posted July 16, 2013 Posted July 16, 2013 Sounds very good, Nice addition to my collection of modulars! Another design i have been thinking about is a Bank; with a staircase entrance, with a vault in the cellar together with smaller and bigger saves, first floor with a counter section and a bankmangersoffice, and a high ceiling with 2 or 3 hanging chandeliers, and a second Floor with offices where the minifigs can discuss thier financials, i think in todays world this would be a great addition!
Professor Brick Posted July 17, 2013 Posted July 17, 2013 A fine dining restaurant would be a fantastic addition to the modular series. We already have a snooty waiter from the most recent series ten of the MFC, and correct me if I'm wrong, but is there not a waitress in the upcoming series 11? some patrons in evening wear and we will be all set
ToaJaller78 Posted July 17, 2013 Posted July 17, 2013 Eh? not even interesting! Hissssssss Please keep to the topic!
The Dutch Guy Posted July 17, 2013 Posted July 17, 2013 A French (Parisian) building. Sounds great. Thanks Grogal for sharing. Can't wait (like all the rest of us) for more information and pictures. But i like it already. I like the way TLG surfs all over the world with the modulars. FB, GE and TH definitly American (or very infuencend), CC look French to me and GG could easely be found in Germany. Although PT can be found in America (LA), the style is Asian. What's next, a Bavarian Beerhal? Would that be great. An Oktoberfest in Legotown.
tomdobs55 Posted July 17, 2013 Posted July 17, 2013 FB, GE and TH definitly American For some reason GE always struck me as being from the UK
The Dutch Guy Posted July 17, 2013 Posted July 17, 2013 For some reason GE always struck me as being from the UK Would make my point even more.
Chocolatecake Posted July 17, 2013 Posted July 17, 2013 The Town Hall to me looks quite danish, it really reminds me of the Town Hall in my City (Odense) But it is possible that this style was very used for Towh Hall around the world.
Cian Posted July 17, 2013 Posted July 17, 2013 GE looks like any late 19th century British sphere of influence department store. TH looks like a fair few of the early 20th century town halls in Ireland which would have swiped their designs from elsewhere. They do a fairly good job of ensuring no set looks massively obviously from one specific area - even FB which seems to be based on a specific New York station doesn't look much unlike any other city fire station of that era.
Arham Md Ali Posted July 17, 2013 Posted July 17, 2013 (edited) A Jamie set?? Greatness. *Edit* Wrong post before this sorry lads. Edited July 17, 2013 by Arham Md Ali
bzcat Posted July 18, 2013 Posted July 18, 2013 (edited) Remember the Passage Parisien entry from Modular Madness in 2012? Maybe LEGO designers took some inspiration from this well designed MOC. http://www.eurobrick...showtopic=72203 Edited July 18, 2013 by bzcat
Captain Settle Posted July 18, 2013 Posted July 18, 2013 I doubt they will have just taken techniques from a MOC, as the modular buildings are a lot about giving us new techniques.
lightningtiger Posted July 18, 2013 Posted July 18, 2013 I doubt they will have just taken techniques from a MOC, as the modular buildings are a lot about giving us new techniques. I'm not sure about that......the Star Wars UCS Imperial Shuttle was based on a MOC. For images we might have to wait until early next year or might it appear in The Lego Movie.
SwissBrick Posted July 18, 2013 Posted July 18, 2013 Pictures might come sooner, if the new Lego store in Paris is to open this summer, a new exclusive modular would nicely enhance the openning... of course if the new ratatouille restaurant is built at the same time... Let's never give up hope..
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