CM4Sci Posted August 27, 2014 Author Posted August 27, 2014 Also, Just2Good mentioned something about a new Castle subtheme but with a twist of Fairy Tales. Could this be it..? -Sci Quote
Slurpifier Posted August 27, 2014 Posted August 27, 2014 Seems like an interesting idea. One can only hope it is true. Quote
Mahtion Posted August 27, 2014 Posted August 27, 2014 Oh boy if they are like Keebler elves....lol then no thanks unless the sets are cool or well designed. Quote
Darth Punk Posted August 27, 2014 Posted August 27, 2014 Don't wanna be the dealbreaker here,but did ya guys even thought about it that these are maybe not elves in the sense of "tolkien"style but rather with wings,magic wands and dressed in pink? I believe those would be called fairies. Quote
Alcarin Posted August 27, 2014 Posted August 27, 2014 problem is if its too fairy tail like it will suck if its more ''forestmen/wolfpack'' theme in Castle subtheme like then it will rock (higher chance) now integral parts that are needed for theme to replace LOTR in my eyes are: 1. army build potential 2. earthern tones and colors (pink and bright colors not allowed (mostly)) 3. it needs civilian options (MVR/MMV type of things and figs) then there are some other ''minor'' requirements :D I personally think it will probably suck, unless its meant to be replacing Castle theme as in another Castle a little more Fantasy but still Kingdoms level of Castle designs.... Quote
Pulp Detective Posted August 27, 2014 Posted August 27, 2014 Untill I see the set pictures I will remain positive with this theme. Quote
SMC Posted August 27, 2014 Posted August 27, 2014 Of course but what's stopping you from switching yellow heads for fleshie ones? ;) The Yellow ears. Quote
Mahtion Posted August 27, 2014 Posted August 27, 2014 The Yellow ears. LOTR has fleshie ears so that's what I plan. Quote
SMC Posted August 27, 2014 Posted August 27, 2014 LOTR has fleshie ears so that's what I plan. And how much will that cost? Quote
Mahtion Posted August 27, 2014 Posted August 27, 2014 And how much will that cost? No idea I bought 10 Elrond hairs last year and 4 legolas/haldir. Now with as common as hobbit legolas is I imagine it wouldn't be too expensive. Quote
Mutant Orc Posted August 27, 2014 Posted August 27, 2014 Untill I see the set pictures I will remain positive with this theme. Same! This sounds rather interesting, I find the latest Hobbit/LOTR sets rather poor and underwhelming so if there's the chance for a cheaper better fantasy theme then I'm all for it! And veen if it does turn out with the elves being more of the small, mischievous pixie like fellows, then the theme will be rather different and interesting to say the very least..! It would make sense though for LEGO to make them more LOTR styled with a blend of Castle. That way they'll be able to continue to tap in to Tolkien fans' wallets and appeal to Castle fans. Quote
Mahtion Posted August 27, 2014 Posted August 27, 2014 ^^^^ This. Lego wants all the money from the kids, LOTR afols and the Castle fans. That's why I'm expecting a theme along the lines of the CMF Elf. Also explains why Mirkwood Elf Army looked nothing like movies. Lego was practicing for their new theme. It was an experiment to see if Elves were popular sellers. Quote
Mutant Orc Posted August 27, 2014 Posted August 27, 2014 Also explains why Mirkwood Elf Army looked nothing like movies. Lego was practicing for their new theme. It was an experiment to see if Elves were popular sellers. Good point! I was always puzzled over why they couldn't have just done the small river-gate wall section thing (that actually featured and was important) instead of doing a tree-wall thing. It makes sense now you've said that. Although I greatly hope that the ELVES line will have a few better designs than that- I wasn't too fond of the small low walls and the oddly shaped tree. I do hope they won't have too many bright colours in there though- I could easily live with muted tones over really bright greens, and blues and reds. Quote
wesker Posted August 27, 2014 Posted August 27, 2014 Sounds interesting, but they certainly can't reuse Middle-Earth parts like the Elf hairpiece or the Wargs Parts that are specifically designed for a license can't be used elsewhere Legolas and Arwen's hairpieces should be fine since they're both fairly generic. Quote
Flobnomdob Posted August 27, 2014 Posted August 27, 2014 Well, I for one am quite happy to see this news- more castle stuff cheaper and of a different format could be good. I'm getting a tad bored of the theme being Good guy castle Bad guy prison Bad guy prison carriage Good guy tower being attacked by a catapult and so forth. I'd definately appreciate a theme more along the style of Vikings, with a single good guy army against numerous fantasy creatures. Thsi could be my chance! Quote
Deathleech Posted August 27, 2014 Posted August 27, 2014 If true I hope there is a LOT more to it than just elves. While I like elves, I also want to see dwarves, humans, orcs/goblins, undead, etc. as well. If it's just elves vs an evil faction I will probably have to pass and there will still be a HUGE hole left be the LotRs early demise. Quote
gedren_y Posted August 27, 2014 Posted August 27, 2014 What if Lego goes with a more anime style of elf, and recolors the LOTR orc hair? Quote
just2good Posted August 27, 2014 Posted August 27, 2014 Also, Just2Good mentioned something about a new Castle subtheme but with a twist of Fairy Tales. Could this be it..? -Sci Oy, I thought that was Princesses, but you can be right. Quote
Mutant Orc Posted August 27, 2014 Posted August 27, 2014 What if Lego goes with a more anime style of elf, and recolors the LOTR orc hair? That would be interesting...at least it would be if they looked anything like what I imagine they would right now (Exo force hair + LOTR elves..!)! Quote
Anexcuse Posted August 27, 2014 Posted August 27, 2014 (Exo force hair + LOTR elves..!)! I'd like to see someone do a render of that! xD Quote
Flobnomdob Posted August 27, 2014 Posted August 27, 2014 I'd like to see someone do a render of that! xD Well, I was inspired on the spur of the moment, so I threw together this, just for fun... Quote
Mutant Orc Posted August 27, 2014 Posted August 27, 2014 (edited) Well I threw together (badly!) on 'Paint' some Exo-Elves (!?). Although Im clueless how to put them on here, I can provide links to the pics. Edited August 27, 2014 by Mutant Orc Quote
Mutant Orc Posted August 27, 2014 Posted August 27, 2014 What if Elves is a fantasy friends line? I certainly hope not! That would be rather useless for me and annoying...although I doubt it will be that...it can't be that! Quote
Seaber Posted August 27, 2014 Posted August 27, 2014 Don't wanna be the dealbreaker here,but did ya guys even thought about it that these are maybe not elves in the sense of "tolkien"style but rather with wings,magic wands and dressed in pink? I could be wrong, but I thought an Elves theme was coming after the Dwarves one in Castle, but instead we got the Elf in the CMS and then LOTR/TH. I may have mis-remembered that though. Assuming it is a Tolkien rather than pixie-like Elf theme, I'd welcome it. The dwarf one was brilliant for making custom LOTR characters, and now we've actually got some figures from that line, it's still got useful parts, especially the beards and helmets. I'm sure an Elf theme would be good for expanding Middle-earth torso and legs, even if the yellow head and ears would be an issue. Hopefully lots of trees and bows and woodland creatures. Although I'd sooner have more Middle-earth, I'm sure castle fans, especially fantasy era, would be happy. If in fact this is a pixie-esque theme, I guess Elves in another theme to go on the castle wishlist, along with China, Vikings, Greece, Rome................... at least we'll never run out of ideas! Quote
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