Super Heroes 2014 Rumors & Discussion

[Rexus]

It would be cool if LEGO would do a special head for Vision like they did for C3PO.

[wesker]

I was hoping that most of next year's sets are Avengers 2. I'd hope at least six as there were 10 sets this year. This would be ideal:

January: CATWS set (like with TDKR) with Cap, Fury, Winter soldier and maybe falcon and some sort of vehicle and then ASM2 set with Electro, Movie Spiderman, Gwen, goblin and a couple of pylons and the clock tower and GG's Glider. Then maybe one smaller final set with Coulson and Hill fighting some villain to tie in with AOS and Coulson's car.

May: Six Avengers 2 sets then they can cover all bases with characters.

July: Exclusive either another xmen or an ant man set (seems unlikely due to the low anticipation for movie)

That's what I would do If I was given the big red button to push!

The biggest problem with this list is there's no variety. 8 out of 10 sets are all based on the MCU with a very similar theme. There needs to be a better balance with the other Marvel brands. For me something like this would be more ideal:

4 sets for Avengers: Age of Ultron

Its the same number of sets we got for the first Avengers film. You'd still be looking at roughly 15 minifigures which would be plenty to cover the six main heroes (Iron Man, Cap, Thor, Hulk, Widow and Hawkeye) as well as the newcomers (Ultron, Scarlet Witch, Quicksilver, Strucker and Vision) while leaving a couple extra to spare.

1 set for Avengers: Assemble

Cartoon/comic based set. Great way to include Ant-Man and Wasp without basing the set on the new movie, as well as villains such as Winter Soldier or a real Mandarin.

3 sets for Spider-Man (or 2 for Spider-Man, 1 for GOTG cartoon)

Based on either the USM cartoon, ASM2 movie or a mix of both. Coulson can easily be thrown in here rather than Agents of SHIELD. The number of Spidey sets would depend on whether Marvel has the GOTG cartoon out in time.

1 set for Fantastic Four

Comic based movie tie in like this year's X-Men set.

S@H Exclusive - X-Men

The X-Mansion.

[The Chosen Minifigure]

The biggest problem with this list is there's no variety. 8 out of 10 sets are all based on the MCU with a very similar theme. There needs to be a better balance with the other Marvel brands. For me something like this would be more ideal:

4 sets for Avengers: Age of Ultron

Its the same number of sets we got for the first Avengers film. You'd still be looking at roughly 15 minifigures which would be plenty to cover the six main heroes (Iron Man, Cap, Thor, Hulk, Widow and Hawkeye) as well as the newcomers (Ultron, Scarlet Witch, Quicksilver, Strucker and Vision) while leaving a couple extra to spare.

1 set for Avengers: Assemble

Cartoon/comic based set. Great way to include Ant-Man and Wasp without basing the set on the new movie, as well as villains such as Winter Soldier or a real Mandarin.

3 sets for Spider-Man (or 2 for Spider-Man, 1 for GOTG cartoon)

Based on either the USM cartoon, ASM2 movie or a mix of both. Coulson can easily be thrown in here rather than Agents of SHIELD. The number of Spidey sets would depend on whether Marvel has the GOTG cartoon out in time.

1 set for Fantastic Four

Comic based movie tie in like this year's X-Men set.

S@H Exclusive - X-Men

The X-Mansion.

I wish you were in charge of the sets.

I mean, you manage to work the 4 most well known teams in the marvel universe in, along with Spiderman, AND give extra comments on each set!

[LMB10]

Ant-Man was in Avengers Assemble recently in his movie costume... I have no doubt we'll get him somehow next year.

[NovaSentinel]

My thoughts exactly. And if they didn't wanna make it a bigfig, there's also the possibility of brick-built.

As for Vision, I thought he'd been pretty well confirmed a long while ago?

He was rumoured but not confirmed.

I think a Fantastic 4 set is more than likely, but they'll have to figure out a decent way to do Reed and Sue powered up. I think the Fantasticar vs. Silver Surfer is probably what TLG will go for.

AoU will have at least 4 sets, maybe 5, but I can see them being more playset based, as I doubt there'll be another Quinjet, and

There won't be any helicarriers or other Shield vehicles in the movie after CA:TWS.

Edited April 26, 2014 by NovaSentinel

[Ultron]

I hope there's not another quinjet. Avengers Tower or at least part of it would be cool, depending on how heavily it's featured in the movie.

[Dr Leg O Brick]

This may sound strange, but considering we got the Wolverine and Cap figs near identical to those on the comic variant covers from awhile back, perhaps a new Iron Man or something else from them covers may turn up next year?

[SoupOrFishOil]

He was rumoured but not confirmed.

I think a Fantastic 4 set is more than likely, but they'll have to figure out a decent way to do Reed and Sue powered up. I think the Fantasticar vs. Silver Surfer is probably what TLG will go for.

I still think they can just include some transparent radar dishes for Sue's force fields and invisibility could be left to the imagination. Reed could be a challenge, but there are still a few options they could choose from, like Woody arms and legs, or maybe something like the stilted juggler from the just revealed Mixer set?

[Rinzler]

This may sound strange, but considering we got the Wolverine and Cap figs near identical to those on the comic variant covers from awhile back, perhaps a new Iron Man or something else from them covers may turn up next year?

I actually think that's quite a logical assumption, considering that TLG know that fans want more comic based sets

Oh yeah, Cyborg got cast in Batman VS Superman, so there's now a chance that we will see him in physical form

Edited April 26, 2014 by Rinzler

[Rexus]

LEGO will miss a great chance if they don't do a Fantastic Four set with either Silver Surfer or Black Panther.

[adotnamedstud]

In the newest LEGO Club magazine, Batman, Wonder Woman, and Superman all talk about how the Flash and GREEN LANTERN are being held captive. So I looked at the club code at the end of the comic. "GOTHAM3" If you can't read the pdf attached to this, the highlights are an older man (with a flesh colored bald piece!) stands next to Scarecrow and Poison Ivy talks about a benefactor. Maybe Sinestro or even Darkseid? As for the bald guy, I have no idea (I'm 100% sure it isn't Lex Luthor) Green Lantern and Flash aren't in the comic but I can reassure you that we at least see GL in the comic or a preliminary photo? Around June. Here is the link for all that are interested; http://club.lego.com/en-us/clubcode/GOTHAM3

[TheBuoyWonder]

In the newest LEGO Club magazine, Batman, Wonder Woman, and Superman all talk about how the Flash and GREEN LANTERN are being held captive. So I looked at the club code at the end of the comic. "GOTHAM3" If you can't read the pdf attached to this, the highlights are an older man (with a flesh colored bald piece!) stands next to Scarecrow and Poison Ivy talks about a benefactor. Maybe Sinestro or even Darkseid? As for the bald guy, I have no idea (I'm 100% sure it isn't Lex Luthor) Green Lantern and Flash aren't in the comic but I can reassure you that we at least see GL in the comic or a preliminary photo? Around June. Here is the link for all that are interested; http://club.lego.com/en-us/clubcode/GOTHAM3

The bald guy could be Ventriloquist holding scarface.

I realise this is unlikely considering how violent scarface can be but since everyone else is a bat villain it's not completely out of the equation.

[Captain Nemo]

Thanks for the link. Although I guess we now that even the superhero minifigures are noticing the lack of Green Lantern!

As for the mystery "bald guy", it is 100% Ventriloguist/Scarface. Although I don't know if that means they'll show up in a set (I would love to have them though). It would be a bit weird to seen them, since the two don't even show up in the consule versions of the video games (Which some of the more violent characters seem to only appear in). Although I think there is something to be said about all the other characters in the comic being actual minifigures themselves--we've already seen that Green Lantern flashlight, so maybe Scarface is down the line too (Hopefully with a Sinestro as well!).

[adotnamedstud]

Also for you Marvel fans! A quick comic that LEGO gives a code to also. http://club.lego.com...lubcode/HEROISM Surprisingly, Flash Thompson is a big-figure. While there are many differences from the old comics with this rendition, I like how they added Peter Parker and Uncle Ben in the comic with an iconic "With great power comes great responsibility." Also the figs for them look superb!

The bald guy could be Ventriloquist holding scarface.

I realise this is unlikely considering how violent scarface can be but since everyone else is a bat villain it's not completely out of the equation.

Thanks for the link. Although I guess we now that even the superhero minifigures are noticing the lack of Green Lantern!

As for the mystery "bald guy", it is 100% Ventriloquist/Scarface. Although I don't know if that means they'll show up in a set (I would love to have them though). It would be a bit weird to seen them, since the two don't even show up in the consule versions of the video games (Which some of the more violent characters seem to only appear in). Although I think there is something to be said about all the other characters in the comic being actual minifigures themselves--we've already seen that Green Lantern flashlight, so maybe Scarface is down the line too (Hopefully with a Sinestro as well!).

Yeah, Scarface may be it! I'm so excited! One of my favorite DC villains, I'd hope GL comes into a set with GL & Batman vs. Sinestro & Scarface. That'd be a noteworthy DC set. Also with the plethora of Justice League references/hints we should get a Watchtower very soon.

Edited April 26, 2014 by NuffSaid1996

[TheBatstan]

I'd LOVE a Ventriloquist and Scarface minifig. Ventriloquist would be very easy to make but Scarface would be a problem. The closest thing I think would work would be to use a Lego Games fig but another problem is how it will be able to hold his famous tommy gun.

[adotnamedstud]

I'd LOVE a Ventriloquist and Scarface minifig. Ventriloquist would be very easy to make but Scarface would be a problem. The closest thing I think would work would be to use a Lego Games fig but another problem is how it will be able to hold his famous tommy gun.

Superheroes hasn't had that many new molds (as far as I know the only one used in one theme which is Batman's cowl, Iron Man's helmet, Loki's helmet, and Hawkeye's bow.) I could see them making a new mold for Scarface that could be used in CMF series and City themes as a puppet in a toy store or a more kid friendly ventriloquist. So I could actually see a new mold.

[DJ Bricks]

I would love a Ventriloquist and Scarface, better than new variants of villains we already got. Looks like his hair is a flesh version of the CMF Grandpa, Scarface might be a new mould and made to hold his gun an sit on minifig hand.

maybe a set featuring GL, Bats with 60's Batmoble and V And S

[Oky]

Superheroes hasn't had that many new molds (as far as I know the only one used in one theme which is Batman's cowl, Iron Man's helmet, Loki's helmet, and Hawkeye's bow.)

Aren't you forgetting a few? In DC there has been Batgirl's cowl, Flash's cowl, Zod's armor and gun, and Wonder Woman's hair and lasso, and in Marvel there was Mjolnir, Cap's shield, Hulk, Green Goblin, MODOK, Wolverine's claws and mask, Magneto's helmet, Nova's helmet, and all the new head pieces and weapons in GotG. So yeah, I wouldn't exactly say SH hasn't had many new molds.

I agree, the bald guy could be Ventriloquist, but even if they use a microfig as Scarface, they would still have to make a new mold for his fedora. Or it could be Hugo Strange if he wasn't carrying a puppet, which is more likely I think. He could be included in a set with his lab, Batman, and maybe Green Lantern. Either way, I'm intrigued.

However, I would take these "hints" with a grain of salt since the Lego Club Magazine comics aren't always a sign of things to come. For instance, I highly doubt they would make a fig of Uncle Ben or Flash Thompson as a bigfig.

[8BrickMario]

Ventriloquist would be a great lesser-known villain to appear in the future. Wesker would be easy, and could appear as drawn physically, but that minifig-sized fedora concerns me, since a short minifigure would be too big and awkward as a representation of Scarface. How would he be handled by Wesker? A microfig, on the other hand, would lack the proper headgear and poseability to be realistic.

Edited April 27, 2014 by 8BrickMario

[Spider-Man]

For instance, I highly doubt they would make a fig of Uncle Ben or Flash Thompson as a bigfig.

I hope they don't make a Flash bigfig! I thought the bigfig idea was good for huge characters like the Hulk, but if LEGO gets carried away and starts using them for actual ordinary people I think the bigfig would lose a lot of what makes them unique.

[adotnamedstud]

Aren't you forgetting a few? In DC there has been Batgirl's cowl, Flash's cowl, Zod's armor and gun, and Wonder Woman's hair and lasso, and in Marvel there was Mjolnir, Cap's shield, Hulk, Green Goblin, MODOK, Wolverine's claws and mask, Magneto's helmet, Nova's helmet, and all the new head pieces and weapons in GotG. So yeah, I wouldn't exactly say SH hasn't had many new molds.

I agree, the bald guy could be Ventriloquist, but even if they use a microfig as Scarface, they would still have to make a new mold for his fedora. Or it could be Hugo Strange if he wasn't carrying a puppet, which is more likely I think. He could be included in a set with his lab, Batman, and maybe Green Lantern. Either way, I'm intrigued.

However, I would take these "hints" with a grain of salt since the Lego Club Magazine comics aren't always a sign of things to come. For instance, I highly doubt they would make a fig of Uncle Ben or Flash Thompson as a bigfig.

I may have forgotten some, but bear in mind that some of those pieces are used in other themes making them non unique to the theme (Cap's SHIELD, Mjolnir, and Wovlie's claws) but since that is only three you make a major point in that. Still while a puppet would be a more small mould so it may be cheaper and it can be used for many other themes as I stated earlier. But you never know, they could just use a "Games" fig which would be extremely disappointing. And I agree whole heartedly with the Uncle Ben figure. Although, Flash Thompson (Big-fig or not) is still possible as he is a more "popular" Peter Parker enemy, I could see him in like a Mid-town High Attack set. (More or less likely as the show progresses.) Now, about your Hugo Strange hypothesis. It seems as a 100% guess the figs are Scarface and Ventriloquist, yet again with BtB starting back up Hugo Strange may appear more "Kid friendly" in that show other than Arkham games more gritty variant. Although many would speculate that to be wrong, if we get a Keaton Batman figure with Damian Wayne, New 52 Nightwing and Batgirl. Anything could happen...

Ventriloquist would be a great lesser-known villain to appear in the future. Wesker would be easy, and could appear as drawn physically, but that minifig-sized fedora concerns me, since a short minifigure would be too big and awkward as a representation of Scarface. How would he be handled by Wesker? A microfig, on the other hand, would lack the proper headgear and poseability to be realistic.

Just another speculation that got into my mind, could LEGO put the baby from The Simpson's body piece for Scarface? It seems unlikely but I'd rather that than a games fig...

Edited April 27, 2014 by NuffSaid1996

[Numbuh1Nerd]

The bald guy could be Ventriloquist holding scarface.

I realise this is unlikely considering how violent scarface can be but since everyone else is a bat villain it's not completely out of the equation.

I can guarantee that that guy is the Ventriloquist.

Also for you Marvel fans! A quick comic that LEGO gives a code to also. http://club.lego.com...lubcode/HEROISM Surprisingly, Flash Thompson is a big-figure. While there are many differences from the old comics with this rendition, I like how they added Peter Parker and Uncle Ben in the comic with an iconic "With great power comes great responsibility." Also the figs for them look superb!

I think he's just a bigfig for the purpose of making him look way tougher than Peter.

Just another speculation that got into my mind, could LEGO put the baby from The Simpson's body piece for Scarface? It seems unlikely but I'd rather that than a games fig...

That would work, given that that body is shorter than a short-legged minifig and still has poseable arms.

[Green]

Am I the only one that is kind of... I can't really explain it.. creeped out by that big-fig Flash Thompson?

I am really interested in Ventriloquist, however. I think it's certain Green Lantern will be appearing in a set very soon, but Ventriloquist and Scarface? I think they're great characters, but it's seems so odd to release them when there's so many non-physical Batman villains we've been waiting for (Clayface, Ra's, Moth, Hush.....).

Maybe Green Lantern will be in a Batman set with the Ventriloquist? It doesn't really seem that unlikely when you think about it. Maybe Ventriloquist will be a second villain, I'm just speculating. Anyway, it's really awesome that this has been found. I love it when figures are teased like this.

[Legoman123]

I really hope that it is the Ventriloquist and Scareface. They are my favourite villains! I never thought we would see them in Lego but it's looking very promising so far.

Edited April 27, 2014 by Legoman123

[Super Goblin]

Getting a Ventriloquist would be awesome but I think I'm more excited about the possibility of having the bald head piece in flesh color.