Super Heroes 2014 Rumors & Discussion

[TheLegoExperience]

It's funny how complain about V/S when didn't complain about Man-Bat. Do you know why? It didn't matter because we still got Flash. They're are at least 4 sets that come out each year. Calm down, there is still a chance.

I know, right? There are so many locations in the Marvel universe that would make for great sets. Avengers Tower! The Helicarrier! The X-Mansion!

I know I'm beating a dead horse here, but really. Marvel needs an exclusive. Please? I'll even take, I dunno... Bruce Banner's hideout in India? Not really.

Complete with Nick Fury in disguise!

Edited July 6, 2014 by TheLegoExperience

[Captain Nemo]

I don't think people complained about getting a Man-Bat (Complaining about the design however is another thing), since it seemed expected what with the Monster Fighters/CMF Bat-figs. I do think it's a bit of a stretch to confirm a Scarface fig from this comic. I would love to get one, since he's one of my favorite characters from Batman: The Animated Series (And appears to be based off that costume wise), but it could just a easily be a case of artistic liberty; the comic drawers don't have to stick to set/figs only. I don't know if we'll see him this next wave, but I'd be shocked if we didn't get Green Lantern and Brainiac to tie-in with the game.

On the topic of a D2C Marvel set, I think that the X-Mansion has arguably the best reasoning to require such a large set, and I think it would sell quite well; however I cannot see it coming out for a while. Lego missed there chance to have a semi-tie-in with this last X-Movie, so I don't think they'd be willing to put one out now; at least not until the next X-Movie is going to be released. I do think it's got the best chance as a Marvel D2C set; most other options are large towers with strange (Design wise) features--like the Avengers tower, which apparently will have a Quinjet hanger in the next Avengers (And hinted at near the end of the first one).

[8BrickMario]

The new cowl from the game is sure to feature in future sets, especially since Space Batman is rumored for a physical release, never mind if they make game sets. And the head can solve the sweatband! In The LEGO Movie, Bats's head is black with white eyes and a flesh mouth area, so they could do this for a better white-eyes look, since the new cowl doesn't cover the chin.

Edited July 6, 2014 by 8BrickMario

[Faefrost]

On the topic of a D2C Marvel set, I think that the X-Mansion has arguably the best reasoning to require such a large set, and I think it would sell quite well; however I cannot see it coming out for a while. Lego missed there chance to have a semi-tie-in with this last X-Movie, so I don't think they'd be willing to put one out now; at least not until the next X-Movie is going to be released. I do think it's got the best chance as a Marvel D2C set; most other options are large towers with strange (Design wise) features--like the Avengers tower, which apparently will have a Quinjet hanger in the next Avengers (And hinted at near the end of the first one).

Lego's license is with Marvel. Marvel has as of late become extremely disillusioned with the properties currently held by Fox, and some terms of the old merchandising deals related to those properties. As such they are rumored to now be taking a much harder stand on merchandise that might support either the X-Men movies, or more directly the Fantastic Four. Notice that there was absolutely NO toy merchandising tied into DoFP? They are reportedly going a step further with FF and pulling not simply movie based toys, but any Toys, products and they are even retiring the FF comic books from the line.

I don't think Marvel will completely shut down X-Men licensing or merchandising. But they will be doing their best to keep it clear of the movies. And they will be probably limiting it in many ways. I kind of suspect that the X-Mansion set will be insta vetoed by Marvel because of this.

[Numbuh1Nerd]

How often is it that non-existent figures are showcased in those comics, though? (Actual question, because I have no idea.)

[Moon_Knight]

A Heath Ledger Joker is even less likely as his design is not exactly kid-friendly

I'm sorry but this is an old and useless argument. Lego made a Bane minifig which has been mentioned and he was far more violent and chaotic than Heath Ledger's Joker. He broke a significant number of necks in TDKR and was indeed "Gotham's reckoning." I don't think Ledger's appearance isn't necessarily less kid friendly than Bane's either. They made several "kid friendly" Heath Ledger Joker action figures to promote TDK.

A Lego Heath Ledger Joker is always a possibility.

Edited July 7, 2014 by Moon_Knight

[KingPixels]

I'm sorry but this is an old and useless argument. Lego made a Bane minifig which has been mentioned and he was far more violent and chaotic than Heath Ledger's Joker. He broke a significant number of necks in TDKR and was indeed "Gotham's reckoning." I don't think Ledger's appearance isn't necessarily less kid friendly than Bane's either. They made several "kid friendly" Heath Ledger Joker action figures to promote TDK.

A Lego Heath Ledger Joker is always a possibility.

The Joker is definitely less kid-friendly than Bane. It's not just about kill counts, Joker is much more frightening to a child.

[adotnamedstud]

The Joker is definitely less kid-friendly than Bane. It's not just about kill counts, Joker is much more frightening to a child.

Yeah, I think it comes down to the motives... Someone with a plan that is somewhat sane = Good Villain. Someone with no plan and nothing to lose, just a goal to kill someone and raise hell. = Fantastic, scarier villain.

[LMB10]

I imagine we'll get a Marvel D2C set next year - that's when some sort of Avengers tower would be most appropriate, anyways.

[d-delay]

Who says Ledger Joker isn't kid friendly? My four year old son asked for "a clown" at a recent face painting opportunity and got this! ;)

[Im a brickmaster.]

Who says Ledger Joker isn't kid friendly? My four year old son asked for "a clown" at a recent face painting opportunity and got this! ;)

Did he go around asking people how he got his scars?

[slugdude]

I'm sorry but this is an old and useless argument. Lego made a Bane minifig which has been mentioned and he was far more violent and chaotic than Heath Ledger's Joker. He broke a significant number of necks in TDKR and was indeed "Gotham's reckoning." I don't think Ledger's appearance isn't necessarily less kid friendly than Bane's either. They made several "kid friendly" Heath Ledger Joker action figures to promote TDK.

A Lego Heath Ledger Joker is always a possibility.

I mostly was referring to the fact that the HL Joker has gruesome scars carved into his face. Most of the children's toys based off the film actually changed the face sculpts to regular smiles and children's promotional material was censored as well. Seeing how TLG objects to violence, weapons, and blood I doubt they'll make this fig. I could be wrong however as they have released a Star Killer figure with blood on his chest.

In addition, Bane was fine because he had no grievous disfigurements. Kids who didn't see TDKR had no idea bane snapped necks so they just thought of it as a neat new costume. Also, we got comic Bane, who broke batman's back and also killed a great deal of people. The actions of character's from the source material doesn't really matter as long as the figure isn't visually horrid.

[StarLord1987]

You know what would make me happy in terms of exclusives... Maybe the Baxter building ;), even the Avengers Tower with gym, meeting room, bedrooms, living rooms and a hangar

Is it too much to ask? :(((

[Zilcho]

You know what would make me happy in terms of exclusives... Maybe the Baxter building ;), even the Avengers Tower with gym, meeting room, bedrooms, living rooms and a hangar

Is it too much to ask? :(((

Ikr

Or even an Oscorp tower, lego seem intent on producing 1,000 different spidey sets per wave, but I wouldn't mind an Oscorp tower.

[Moon_Knight]

I mostly was referring to the fact that the HL Joker has gruesome scars carved into his face. Most of the children's toys based off the film actually changed the face sculpts to regular smiles and children's promotional material was censored as well. Seeing how TLG objects to violence, weapons, and blood I doubt they'll make this fig. I could be wrong however as they have released a Star Killer figure with blood on his chest.

In addition, Bane was fine because he had no grievous disfigurements. Kids who didn't see TDKR had no idea bane snapped necks so they just thought of it as a neat new costume. Also, we got comic Bane, who broke batman's back and also killed a great deal of people. The actions of character's from the source material doesn't really matter as long as the figure isn't visually horrid.

I understand what you're saying and I agree with you when you say that the carved scars on his face make him look gruesome and not kid-friendly. What I'm saying is because it worked with action figures which are toys it could still work with a Lego minifig which is also a toy.

[8BrickMario]

If anything, a Heath Ledger Joker is way more likely than a New 52 Joker!

[Ashnflash]

I don't know if its been said yet but in the latest Lego Club issue they mention Green Lantern also if you input this code "GOTHAM3"

you can see Scarface and the Ventriloquist with the Scarecrow!

-So does this mean we'll see them in a set!

WAIT WAIT use code "GOTHAM4" for perfect look at characters!!!

Edited July 7, 2014 by MODOCTORDOOM

[8BrickMario]

We've talked about this just recently and a while ago, still debating the likelihood of Ventriloquist appearing in a set.

[StarLord1987]

Yeah, with all the amount of sets even the oscorp tower would work, man marvel does love spidey

Even the fantasticar, fight with galactus, thanos's ship, the nova corps, the helicarrier, hydra base, or maybe ravencroft

[lightningtiger]

Simply the reason why we see mostly Spiderman and Batman sets is they have been the most popular Super Heroes for childrens TV for 40 plus years.....when I was a child I watched the Adam West Batman show and the 1970's Spiderman cartoon series.......and they are the most common characters to get reboots all the time.

Perhaps some of those DC characters might appear with Batman sets next year.......though isn't the Batman-Superman film meant to be released next year ?

[Ultron]

Simply the reason why we see mostly Spiderman and Batman sets is they have been the most popular Super Heroes for childrens TV for 40 plus years.....when I was a child I watched the Adam West Batman show and the 1970's Spiderman cartoon series.......and they are the most common characters to get reboots all the time.

Perhaps some of those DC characters might appear with Batman sets next year.......though isn't the Batman-Superman film meant to be released next year ?

No, May 2016

[Super Goblin]

I don't get the scar excuse from you guys, Lego has made plenty of minifigs with scars. Two face and Shredder to name a couple.

[Captain Nemo]

I'm sure the lack of a DK Joker is due to both his physical appearance and his actions in the film itself. For the record, as I've said before, I feel the latter is the more likely reason. I don't care how much people say Bane was more violent then Joker--the Joker put a pencil through someone's eyes for peats sake! Bane just snapped some necks--everyone does that, even Superman. He's not more violent than DK Joker. Anyways, I think it's strange that we'd get one now anyways (granted I don't understand the need for another Tumbler set either), considering Lego already could have made one for the first Tumbler set, which tied directly to the film. They didn't, and it was arguably the best time to include one. Frankly, I could see him more likely showing up as a Con exclusive figure, which he'd seem perfect for, granted that would anger tons of fans who couldn't get one.

[Moon_Knight]

I'm sure the lack of a DK Joker is due to both his physical appearance and his actions in the film itself. For the record, as I've said before, I feel the latter is the more likely reason. I don't care how much people say Bane was more violent then Joker--the Joker put a pencil through someone's eyes for peats sake! Bane just snapped some necks--everyone does that, even Superman. He's not more violent than DK Joker. Anyways, I think it's strange that we'd get one now anyways (granted I don't understand the need for another Tumbler set either), considering Lego already could have made one for the first Tumbler set, which tied directly to the film. They didn't, and it was arguably the best time to include one. Frankly, I could see him more likely showing up as a Con exclusive figure, which he'd seem perfect for, granted that would anger tons of fans who couldn't get one.

You don't see the Joker put a pencil through someone's eyes in the DK. In fact, you don't see him cut up anybody. He obviously does kill several people but just like Bane it's never shown.

[Captain Nemo]

You don't see the Joker put a pencil through someone's eyes in the DK. In fact, you don't see him cut up anybody. He obviously does kill several people but just like Bane it's never shown.

Then in that instance Joker's implied violence is still far more, well violent. Bane just shoots people and break necks; these things and worse can be found in many other films p, including other properties/films Lego makes sets for. Joker stabs, shoots, blows up, sicks dogs, throws from windows, and lights people on fire...among other things. Implied or shown directly, they are far more violent.