DC Superheroes 2015 Rumors & Discussions

[TheLegoExperience]

6 including a big fig which usually counts as 2 minifigs so it's probably $60 and the Darkseid one is probably $70

But they released a Marvel set this year (And 2012) with 4 Minifigs and 1 Bigfig that we're $50.

[SoupOrFishOil]

This discussion about which is more expensive seems a bit silly to me. I will admit that the difference in minifigures is sort of odd, but hasn't the Darkseid set always been listed for a higher price than the Grodd one? It was on that NZD list, and I am pretty sure the German website was also that way. Plus, the Darkseid set probably has more molds, with Hawkman's helmet and wings (?), Cyborg's faceplate, and Darkseid himself, whereas the Grodd one only seems to have Grodd. (Some parts of the Invisible Jet might be "new" molds for older elements but in trans, but those probably are not planned to remain unique to the set forever.)

[adotnamedstud]

This discussion about which is more expensive seems a bit silly to me. I will admit that the difference in minifigures is sort of odd, but hasn't the Darkseid set always been listed for a higher price than the Grodd one? It was on that NZD list, and I am pretty sure the German website was also that way. Plus, the Darkseid set probably has more molds, with Hawkman's helmet and wings (?), Cyborg's faceplate, and Darkseid himself, whereas the Grodd one only seems to have Grodd. (Some parts of the Invisible Jet might be "new" molds for older elements but in trans, but those probably are not planned to remain unique to the set forever.)

I couldn't have said it better. I'm not saying whoever said the the Grodd set is more expensive is wrong... But just getting more buzz around a fake fact seems annoying and absurd. So I can't really come to conclude anything 100% now until we get prices from LEGO reveals. Because on the internet anyone can claim to be friends with anyone. So am I best-friends with the 'Queen of England'?

Edited September 17, 2014 by NuffSaid1996

[Steph 104th]

The Grodd set does appear smaller, but one posible reason for the price is having all those clear pieces.

[StreakofBlue]

Random thought:

I think it would be cool for them to do random minifigure packs for the Super Heroes line so that we could get minifigures that are super rare or past exclusive Comic-Con versions. For example: "Collect all 10 - Yellow Lantern Batman, Red Son Superman, CW Flash, #700 Wonder Woman, John Stewart Green Lantern, Booster Gold, New 52 Red Robin, Blue Beetle (Jaime Reyes), Classic Deathstroke, and Orange Lantern Lex Luthor." Then, of course, they'd have to feature the ultra-rare "Gold Batman".

[Steph 104th]

Like the Chrome C-3PO's that were hidden in random sets. Great concept but I don't see it materializing any time soon sadly.

[psqidexslizer248]

I couldn't have said it better. I'm not saying whoever said the the Grodd set is more expensive is wrong... But just getting more buzz around a fake fact seems annoying and absurd. So I can't really come to conclude anything 100% now until we get prices from LEGO reveals. Because on the internet anyone can claim to be friends with anyone. So am I best-friends with the 'Queen of England'?

Only if I'm Charlton Heston.

Random thought:

I think it would be cool for them to do random minifigure packs for the Super Heroes line so that we could get minifigures that are super rare or past exclusive Comic-Con versions. For example: "Collect all 10 - Yellow Lantern Batman, Red Son Superman, CW Flash, #700 Wonder Woman, John Stewart Green Lantern, Booster Gold, New 52 Red Robin, Blue Beetle (Jaime Reyes), Classic Deathstroke, and Orange Lantern Lex Luthor." Then, of course, they'd have to feature the ultra-rare "Gold Batman".

You mean like a collectible minifigure series for DC?

[SoupOrFishOil]

The Grodd set does appear smaller, but one posible reason for the price is having all those clear pieces.

Probably. But I doubt that all of those would drive the price up as much as the specialized molds in the Darkseid set, or Grodd himself. Even if this is the only set to use all of those transparent parts (which require new molds because of different plastic types) right now it will be easier to find another place to use them later than Hawkman's helmet or Darkseid's body, especially since those would be licensed. So, the set probably will not have to pay for all of those pieces.

I'm not quite sure what you mean about the price though. The Darkseid set is more expensive. But if you mean that the build seems a bit insubstantial for the price, I would agree. I guess that is what happens with big figs though....

[montgocloud]

Wow, these preliminaries look stunning. Some genuinely good builds here-I won't just be buying these for the figures.

This is a huge step up from the abysmal 2014 wave...

[Oky]

Oh my! So many new characters, so much nostalgia of the Justice League cartoon! These are just prelims and I already love every single one of these sets! This wave is exactly what I had hoped for when the DC Super Heroes theme was first announced and it definitely makes up for all the lackluster Batman sets of late. Honestly, I don't even know how they could ever top this wave. All of the JL's most important heroes, villains, and vehicles are all right here. If this was the last DC wave, I'd be perfectly fine with it. However, I do hope they keep going and make more sets like these. They may not be perfect, but compared to most of the previous sets in this theme, any complaints one might have with these are just nitpicks. Can't wait to get them!

By the way, am I the only one who wouldn't mind if Superman was fighting the Hulk in the final set?

(Just kidding, I want my Darkseid bigfig! )

[Rinzler]

By the way, am I the only one who wouldn't mind if Superman was fighting the Hulk in the final set?

(Just kidding, I want my Darkseid bigfig! )

I actually said that a few pages back

[Dr.Cogg]

The site where the pictures came from said Brainiac Attack was 29 euros= $29 and the Darkseid set was 79 euros = $79 most likely.

P.S. Are these the versions of the Justice we will be getting.

Edited September 17, 2014 by Dr.Cogg

[DJ Bricks]

The site where the pictures came from said Brainiac Attack was 29 euros= $29 and the Darkseid set was 79 euros = $79 most likely.

P.S. Are these the versions of the Justice we will be getting.

Yes, most figs in this wave will be 52 based, considering how much DC wants anything, including a Batman Arkham game, to shove the 52 down peoples throats.

Abd i believe Hulk Smash said the Grood and Manta sets are the same price.

[Steph 104th]

@Dr.Cogg, thanks for sharing the image, these minifigures are going to be amazing.

[Oky]

I just noticed that the Bat-Mech is about the same size as Luthor's, which is good if you want to have the two fight each other.

I actually said that a few pages back

Ah, good to know I'm not the only one geeking out about that image.

Are these the versions of the Justice we will be getting.

I'd say almost definitely. Martian Manhunter will probably be the same as the one in the game as well, which explains why he looks different from the promo fig.

That promo fig seems kinda pointless now that we're getting him in a regular set. Oh well.

It's also a bit disappointing that Aquaman seems like he'll be exactly the same as the one we've already gotten, but who cares about Aquaman anyway.

[TheLegoExperience]

It's also a bit disappointing that Aquaman seems like he'll be exactly the same as the one we've already gotten, but who cares about Aquaman anyway.

We know, we all saw your Aquaman on Ice review.

[Pulp Detective]

Still no Green Arrow game version image

[Rinzler]

Ah, good to know I'm not the only one geeking out about that image.

But I'll bet that, unlike me, you've not cropped that part of the image and are currently using it as your laptop background

[elederberg]

Is it possible that the version of Gorilla Grodd that is in the game won't be the one in the set? I only say this because the version in the game is not based on the New 52 version and I know that the game designer were allowed to switch designs if they didn't like a characters New 52 version like Martian Manhunter.

[deskp]

Possible but a little unlikely^

[Ashnflash]

Yes, but as of right now Captain Cold isn't either!

[DJ Bricks]

Is it possible that the version of Gorilla Grodd that is in the game won't be the one in the set? I only say this because the version in the game is not based on the New 52 version and I know that the game designer were allowed to switch designs if they didn't like a characters New 52 version like Martian Manhunter.

Yeah, but AA Thor, Falcon, and Goblin were slightly different than their. Physical.

[Brickadiergerard]

Like many others have said, these are really excellent sets. They've got plenty of play options, they're good builds, and they're not smaller rehashes of sets from earlier in the theme. I'm really excited about this range, as are my kids - which is how it should be!

[Navy Trooper Fenson]

Is it possible that the version of Gorilla Grodd that is in the game won't be the one in the set? I only say this because the version in the game is not based on the New 52 version and I know that the game designer were allowed to switch designs if they didn't like a characters New 52 version like Martian Manhunter.

But they changed MMs design because Lego is releasing him in the Brainiac set.

Game designs nowadays use what Lego sells so we can be sure it will be the same.

I remember how someone said (without sources) that Legos set figure designers have the lone say in the designs unless corporate gives some specific instructions, which by looking at what we got was "make all the heroes New 52 and do whatever you want with the rest"

New 52 Grodd is imposible anyway, or do you see any way how Lego could give big figs capes without overhauling big fig designs to something easier and cheaper to design for?

P.S. @ the Captain Cold discussion:

The figure on the prelims uses the classic Captain Cold hood, even in lightblue (indicating that it isn´t a stand-in because of the new color) and you guys talk for 5 pages how New 52 Cold looks and how bad that fig would be? You really make most of your problems yourself.

[Captain Nemo]

I remember how someone said (without sources) that Legos set figure designers have the lone say in the designs unless corporate gives some specific instructions, which by looking at what we got was "make all the heroes New 52 and do whatever you want with the rest"

New 52 Grodd is imposible anyway, or do you see any way how Lego could give big figs capes without overhauling big fig designs to something easier and cheaper to design for?

I could see them making a caped Gorilla Grodd bigfig. I wouldn't be hard whatsoever to design a big-figure to be able to attach a giant purple cape to. Granted I'd love that, but it'll most likely just be a plain gorilla. His game design is very basic anyways and the only thing that seperates him from a regular gorilla is the red wire dots on his head (Granted I think I'd actually like those not to be present; a dot-less Grodd is more akin to his JL-Unlimited apperance).

Point being, Lego is going to have to make a new bigfig torso/leg set anyways (Since they could just use the common bigfig arms); so they could easily make a cape hook-up too. Either way, making new bigfig molds must not be that expensive; heck there's tons of bigfigs that are used only once anyways; it's not too often that we have ones like Hulk who make return apperances.