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Re: New release of Castle series
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lugnet.castle
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Fri, 3 May 2002 00:26:13 GMT
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In lugnet.castle, Matt Hein writes:
> For me, I think an early roman theme would do quite
> good as well, or for that matter, a renedition of the crusader
> wars from the 12th century (I think). What would really do well,
> would be that we already have an abundance of roman style helmetry
> (remember knight's knigdom?), and gladiatior shields would make
> a nice comeback, especially if made in light grey and brown!
Knight's Kingdom helmet is roman styled?!? Surely you don't mean the kettle
hat? Perhaps the ersatz salade the Bulls (and earlier) have - I'd like to
see a real roman helmet rather than press that into service.
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> Actually, I would really like to see some crusader
> sets, with the white and red crosses, great swords, and full
> plate armor to boot, even better, horse armor, not just bardings.
Chain would be far more appropriate for the 12th century. But if Lego wants
to throw full plate circa the 1400's in, I won't complain, mind you. ;-)
> They could create several scenes, such as Pope Urban's address
> to the crusaders, the marching forth (think knight's procession),
> a christian monestery set, and of course, the great palace,
> and turkish styled creations, such as a grand mecca, merchant square,
> rogue forces, and an islam temple.
All great stuff - but dollars to donuts that you would end up with 38 Pope
Urbans (kinda like King Leo). Shriek!
Bruce
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| (...) Oh Yah, ToTaLlY! Castle is among the best themes for future development!!! There are so many different periods that haven’t even been explored! And even more than periods, past cultures can be explored. Not jus’ the ethnocentric westernized (...) (22 years ago, 3-May-02, to lugnet.castle)
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| (...) 38 Pope Urbans!!! HAHA HA HAH HAHA HAHAHH AHA HAHAHHAHAHAHAAA!! That was such a good one. Maybe they could be converted into nobles, merchants, tradesmen and the like. Well this is all a fantasy, Lego will probably team up with some ridiculous (...) (22 years ago, 3-May-02, to lugnet.castle)
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| (...) Picture Boba Fett's helmet in a different colour - and you have an hoplite's helmet! The same would be possible with a modified normal helmet (without the chin-strap), and an upside-down normal visor, also modified to fit a cocarde. If we can (...) (22 years ago, 3-May-02, to lugnet.castle)
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| (...) For me, I think an early roman theme would do quite good as well, or for that matter, a renedition of the crusader wars from the 12th century (I think). What would really do well, would be that we already have an abundance of roman style (...) (22 years ago, 2-May-02, to lugnet.castle)
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