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In lugnet.ambassadors, Nelson Yrizarry wrote:
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(Recently, a thread was posted on 1000steine by my fellow LEGO Ambassadors,
Stephan & Volker. Here is a similar thread in English.)
Here is the question:
What would be your LEGO Dream Set?
Before you reply, please consider the following: Your dream set...
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Please consider these factors and reply to this thread. You should also
include the amount that you would be willing to pay for your dream set.
(Note: This is an informal survey, and your responses will not guarantee in
any way that such sets will be made. The LEGO Ambassadors are listening,
though.) Thank you in advance!
Nelson Yrizarry
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I’d love to see a castle-themed Creator/model type set. Basically a bunch of
bricks, and plates, arches, inverse slopes, various more specialized pieces
(tiles, jumpers washers etc), and a baseplate. If they aren’t going to bring old
gray back, I say use tan as the main color and maybe one or to highlight colors.
It could come with instructions for various castle type models in various
scales.
For example:
One or more full castles (maybe including a real life famous one) in micro
scale.
A minifig scale large corner tower, gatehouse, or even a keep.
I’d only want minifigs with this if they went back to a more historically
realistic style. The emphasis would be on the architectural building rather than
playability.
Say a 600 piece set at $30 dollar price?
cheers
Magnus
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A great question!
I too would love to see more realistic castle theme stuff like what I found in
the miniland at Legoland Deutschland this past September, except in minifig
scale (for affordability reasons). Basic multi-functional architectural pieces
should be used, rather than large specialized blobs that have few other uses.
The main colors should, of course, be greys and tans. Maybe we can even return
to the old greys and forget the new greys debacle.
It would be really cool to have a whole line of modular castle sets which both
stand on their own and could be joined into a major castle complex. The
possibilites are endless. Individual sets could include towers, gatehouses, and
keeps as already suggested, plus basic wall sections, stables, a palace, a
dungeon, shops (blacksmith, carpenter, bakery, etc.), chapels, etc. Of course,
the rooms should all be furnished. Sets could vary in size and price, but
obviously the ultimate goal would be to collect enough sets to have a complete
castle. Please don’t forget minifigs since they always boost sales, but make
the minifigs more varied. I have plenty of kings and grand knights, but I can
sure use some more smiths, serfs, peasants, and of course maidens.
Another completely unrelated idea would be a collection of sets of realistic
animals like the ones scattered throughout the Legoland parks. The life-size
elephants are probably beyond the reach of most of us, but I particularly liked
the brown squirrels at Legoland Deutschland; they were much better than the red
ones in Legoland California. The size, scale and price can all be tweaked to
optimize sales. The life-size squirrels in the Germany park would probably work
out to $40 or $50 sets, but I’m sure they could be scaled down to under $30
without sacrificing too much. Maybe chipmonks would be even cheaper.
Thanks for asking!
Alex
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What would be your LEGO Dream Set?
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Magnus wrote:
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I’d love to see a castle-themed Creator/model type set. Basically a bunch of
bricks, and plates, arches, inverse slopes, various more specialized pieces
(tiles, jumpers washers etc), and a baseplate. If they aren’t going to bring
old gray back, I say use tan as the main color and maybe one or to highlight
colors. It could come with instructions for various castle type models in
various scales.
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I definitely second this. I remember this classic April Fools joke from a few
years ago ...
http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?i=709986
I’d love to see tubs like this actually see the light of day. For a 1,000 piece
“specialized” tub like this, I’d probably be willing to part with $40 - $50
(Canadian) - much cheaper than the typical castle set, but more expensive than a
basic tub.
Of course, the same goes for other themes - space, train, etc. The new Hobby
Train builder kit (can’t remember the official name) that was mentioned at
NWBrickCon sounds great, and probably fits the bill here.
Robin Sather - www.brickville.ca
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unrealistic:
Bring back castle (not that kk stuff). I would love anything old grey.
realistic:
A landscaping accessory pack, flowers, trees, plants in general.
even more unrealistic:
In lugnet.ambassadors, Robin Sather wrote:
God Bless,
Nathan
Visit my brickshelf gallery:
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