Disney Princess 2014 Rumors & Discussion

[Ridge Montante]

If they did a Mulan set we could get a cool Mushu dragon piece.

[jonwil]

I think the perfect choice for this line would be Jasmine from Aladdin. Perfect princess (and referred to as such in the film) and they already have a magic lamp piece :)

[Hinckley]

Wait? You mean my planned display of Canibalistic Uruk Hai laying siege to Cinderella's Castle is not considered "Romantically Happy"? Bah! You people don't know good romance when it eats you...

Mulan may be a tough one to do. Chinese style architecture does not do well in Pink, Purle and Pale Blue :D

Very good point. Although the pale blue might make a really nice stone mix with the existing grays.

Yeah I think you're right, even though I kinda skipped said discussion. I discovered recently that Disney only recognize 11 princesses, but that's about it.

That's actually not a bad summary of said discussion to tell you the truth.

If they did a Mulan set we could get a cool Mushu dragon piece.

This. Yes.

I think the perfect choice for this line would be Jasmine from Aladdin. Perfect princess (and referred to as such in the film) and they already have a magic lamp piece :)

This. Yes. Cool lamp-shaped pants.

[SheepEater]

Beauty and the Beast. REALLY want to see how they'd do the Beast.

I would place my bet on somethng like this.

Dog Pound from TMNT

Edited November 16, 2013 by SheepEater

[Elrond]

Or they might just make a minifig of his human form.

[CorneliusMurdock]

Or they might just make a minifig of his human form.

Beauty and the Prince formerly known as Beast.

[Elrond]

Beauty and the Prince formerly known as Beast.

But seriously that would be much easier for TLG, especially since the focus of this theme is obviously not the princes.

[badbob001]

The released boxes for these sets says ages 6-12, which is the same as much of the Friend's sets. So it seems to be wrong to say that these sets are simpler because they are aimed at a younger audience.

[Dorayaki]

I would place my bet on somethng like this.

Dog Pound from TMNT

But seriously that would be much easier for TLG, especially since the focus of this theme is obviously not the princes.

A newly molded head used for him or Yeti doesn't look useful in minidolls. So question again: would TLC invent more sizes of minidolls in order to make perfect licensed characters? Minifigures are easier to deal with, obviously.

The released boxes for these sets says ages 6-12, which is the same as much of the Friend's sets. So it seems to be wrong to say that these sets are simpler because they are aimed at a younger audience.

If our target is to make a not-so-simple building that could be as similar as the ones from the cartoon, compared with other castles in Lego franchise, the common castles of Castle are for ages 7-12, and the Vampyre Castle is for 9-14. 6-12 aged kids aren't very young, but it does take time to own a better castle. Honestly, I think the overall design of these sets look simpler than Friends.

I don't think it makes sense to make it too simple and ignore the potential profits from AFOL and common consumers. Especially that TLC is making "Junior" sets which is a concept that can be used for this theme too. And if TLC claim to traget at girls, it's even worse to think that girls can only play "simplified" toys.

Edited November 18, 2013 by Dorayaki

[refriedbeans]

I will definately get the Merida set! Rapunzel's looks great too and the Little Mermaid ones. I will be removing those trans heart pieces from the sets though (I'll put them with the extra parts don't worry ) they look horrendus.

[badbob001]

If our target is to make a not-so-simple building that could be as similar as the ones from the cartoon, compared with other castles in Lego franchise, the common castles of Castle are for ages 7-12, and the Vampyre Castle is for 9-14. 6-12 aged kids aren't very young, but it does take time to own a better castle. Honestly, I think the overall design of these sets look simpler than Friends.

My point is not to compare the complexity of LEGO castles but to compare the complexity of these sets with Friends. If the these sets are set at the same 6-12 age group as Friends sets and use the same minidolls as Friends sets, then it seems like the Friends audience is an obvious potential buyer of these new sets. Why alienate that Friends audience by dumbing down the design? If the Friends line is doing well, then it would be great to give those fans another theme to buy from. Or did the Friends LEGO team not want the Disney LEGO team to compete with them? Or did LEGO want these sets to come out in time for the holidays and got someone from the DUPLO team to finalize the designs? (kidding, love you DUPLO team!) Olivia's House is for 6-12 and its design is much more well thought out and full of little details.

Edited November 18, 2013 by badbob001

[kermit]

The carriage looks rather nice and would be good for a queen in my kingdoms theme.

[Dorayaki]

My point is not to compare the complexity of LEGO castles but to compare the complexity of these sets with Friends. If the these sets are set at the same 6-12 age group as Friends sets and use the same minidolls as Friends sets, then it seems like the Friends audience is an obvious potential buyer of these new sets. Why alienate that Friends audience by dumbing down the design? If the Friends line is doing well, then it would be great to give those fans another theme to buy from. Or did the Friends LEGO team not want the Disney LEGO team to compete with them? Or did LEGO want these sets to come out in time for the holidays and got someone from the DUPLO team to finalize the designs? (kidding, love you DUPLO team!) Olivia's House is for 6-12 and its design is much more well thought out and full of little details.

Yes, they're different, though I think both are good ways to judge the products. It's ironic to see that a family house or a school from Friends look more complex and detailed than a "castle". The age limits seem like a requirement for System players rather than specific products. However, if TLC want to appeal even younger kids, it's strange because we already have Duplo Disney products for them.

What I think is, not only the targeted consumers (young girls), but there is a wide range of consumers who are willing to buy a Lego Disney Castle. The product design looks too simplified for both of them. Perhaps the castle should have been:

Ironically, the Duplo version of the Cinderella's carriage looks better than the System one. I guess TLC tried to make the carriage "buildable" as a single set, but it doesn't work. There should be more new parts.

Edited November 19, 2013 by Dorayaki

[Legoman123]

Yes, they're different, though I think both are good ways to judge the products. It's ironic to see that a family house or a school from Friends look more complex and detailed than a "castle". The age limits seem like a requirement for System players rather than specific products. However, if TLC want to appeal even younger kids, it's strange because we already have Duplo Disney products for them.

What I think is, not only the targeted consumers (young girls), but there is a wide range of consumers who are willing to buy a Lego Disney Castle. The product design looks too simplified for both of them. Perhaps the castle should have been:

Ironically, the Duplo version of the Cinderella's carriage looks better than the System one. I guess TLC tried to make the carriage "buildable" as a single set, but it doesn't work. There should be more new parts.

I have to admit... this is so much better than Legos design. Edited November 19, 2013 by Legoman123

[CM4Sci]

Alt pics of the sets are on here.

Keep an eye on this link...

http://www.lego.com/disneyprincesses

-Sci

[strangely]

Seeing more images I'm rather impressed by the theme. There are definitely improvements to be made in later waves, but overall a good start.

[CM4Sci]

There's some interesting flower piece used for some chairs in the Cinderella Castle set..

-Sci

[TrumpetKing]

Very good point. Although the pale blue might make a really nice stone mix with the existing grays.

That's actually not a bad summary of said discussion to tell you the truth.

This. Yes.

This. Yes. Cool lamp-shaped pants.

Oooh, lamp-shaped pants! This theme looks pretty nice. Might have to pick a few of these up for Ariel and Flounder especially.

[gedren_y]

There's some interesting flower piece used for some chairs in the Cinderella Castle set..

-Sci

If you are referring to the back of the chair, that's this piece.

[CM4Sci]

If you are referring to the back of the chair, that's this piece.

No, on the inside of the castle. They're azure-ish.

-Sci

[Brickity]

Honestly these are great sets! And I actually liked Cinderella's castle I'll have to get that one, the tower and prooobably the magical kiss set depending on the price. I don't know how I'll get my hands on these since I've never bought any friends set. Even if I tell my parents "It's just for the pieces!" they will look at me strangely

[CM4Sci]

I don't know where the DUPLO thread is, but there was a Sleeping Beauty set with Merryweather and Aurora

-Sci

[Lordofdragonss]

I wonder if we will get the Frozen set when this theme become succesful!

[Kintobor]

Darn it, these sets actually look really good. More things to add to the shopping list...

[skelliesgang]

Being a huge Disney nerd I have to nitpick: Ariel is wearing the wrong dress in the Magical Kiss set. Given it represents the "Kiss the Girl" moment in the movie she's supposed to be wearing a blue dress with a black bodice. The pink gown appears in the dinner scene when she combs her hair with a fork.

Anyway, these sets look appealing and I like Rapunzel's Tower and Ariel's Amazing Treasure (Flounder!) most out of the bunch and will most likely pick up the mermaid one.