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lets see then, minifig versions of the big KK figures will mean the 'european' armour in green, purple, pale blue and red. new shaped visors, existing weapons in new colours, tan classic sword, orange broad sword, and new sword designs new shaped (...) (21 years ago, 16-Dec-03, to lugnet.castle) !!
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just checked and this picture came out of an official set on sale so I guess its public now (URL) to Phil Traviss for finding this and scanning it (21 years ago, 16-Dec-03, to lugnet.castle) !
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(...) Looking at the sets...I can see a couple of good ideas for MOC's, some good parts, but some terrible colour selections. I like the tower wall sections in 8780 with attatched barred windows. Benjamin Whytcross (21 years ago, 16-Dec-03, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) I actually thought the big castle has some nice touches. The use of a dark gray band under the crenellation peaks simulates shade, for instance. Plus I am very relieved to learn that the new KK is not JUST big play figures but also a minifig (...) (21 years ago, 16-Dec-03, to lugnet.castle)
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I suppose there are some nice touches in there, I was just (wrongly) holding out for models rather than playsets. The comic that comes with the figures shows the castle also with red trim rather than blue, so whether the set will come with the (...) (21 years ago, 16-Dec-03, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) First of all let me shout: "YO HO", finally after 3 years, new Castle's sets Castle's alive once more I have to agree that this is probably the worst castle ever (even worse then 6098), but as James said, new weapons, alot of new (...) (21 years ago, 16-Dec-03, to lugnet.castle, FTX)
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(...) I must have missed this announcement but wow. I thought you were talking about the bionicle knights, but those are going to kick arse! I would prefer some more traditional colored knights, but I've got them, now we can mix it up with more (...) (21 years ago, 16-Dec-03, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) Nah, that's not the case. Take a look at the bad guy on the other side, he's standing on tiles. This looks like a neat little game, where you attempt to flick the boulder across the bridge and knock the bad guy off his platform. Having the (...) (21 years ago, 16-Dec-03, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) parts, but what could have been their motivation for designing these sets? They're ugly and probably the most unrealistic castle sets ever. I say this because if someone is looking to get into castle, I doubt these sets will attract them to (...) (21 years ago, 16-Dec-03, to lugnet.castle)
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The giant coats of arms are the shields off the big knights sets. So if you have all the big knights you can change the heraldry for the minifig sets. looking at that set too, I guess the things the knights are on may have little motors in them to (...) (21 years ago, 16-Dec-03, to lugnet.castle)
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James, Thanks for posting this. I'm sure there will be a lot of discussion about this over the next few days. Out of curiosity, what set did this come out of? And was the scan from a new 2004 catalog? New mini flyer? Bryan "James Stacey" (...) (21 years ago, 16-Dec-03, to lugnet.castle)
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-----Original Message----- From: news-gateway@lugnet.com [mailto:news-gateway...net.com]On Behalf Of Pawel Nazarewicz Sent: Tuesday, December 16, 2003 8:34 AM To: lugnet.castle@lugnet.com Subject: Re: banner year for castle (...) guess (...) parts, (...) (21 years ago, 16-Dec-03, to lugnet.castle)
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The picture is from the new knights kingdom big bionidor type sets, on the back of the instructions. Phil scanned the back of the 8774 - 'Vladek' instructions. (I actually nipped to TrU at lunch to buy the set to get a closer look - sad, huh) (21 years ago, 16-Dec-03, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) Fortunately fantasy time machines can have more than 1 setting, as 1985 is way too early, it's pre 9V and pre airport shuttle. :-) ... but ya, I hear you. Still I do think these sets are an improvement over the last batch of Castle sets and (...) (21 years ago, 16-Dec-03, to lugnet.castle)
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In lugnet.castle, Yaron Dori wrote: SNIPPED (...) Yes, it is good to see some non-HP Castle sets in the works. It's annoying to have to wait till Summer to see them but eh..it's not so far off. :) (...) C'mon now... I think that's a little harsh. ;) (...) (21 years ago, 16-Dec-03, to lugnet.castle, FTX)
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-----Original Message----- From: news-gateway@lugnet.com [mailto:news-gateway...net.com]On Behalf Of Larry Pieniazek Sent: Tuesday, December 16, 2003 9:25 AM To: lugnet.castle@lugnet.com Subject: Re: banner year for castle (...) Fortunately fantasy (...) (21 years ago, 16-Dec-03, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) I too was eagerly awaiting the new batch of Lego Castle sets. I must say I really am dissapointed in the general design (very junior!) and the colors of the weapons (gold & red blades - what the...?!)... I was certainly the last one to start (...) (21 years ago, 16-Dec-03, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) No, it's more like, "Who approaches the bridge of death must answer me these questions three, ere the other side ye see!" But seriously, I agree with the others, this is a great year for castle! Maybe not the best sets, but still great!! My (...) (21 years ago, 16-Dec-03, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) Unfortunately, it's the legacy of Jack Stone: (URL) I think the reason for all the juniorized parts is that it could be cheaper to produce and handle, say, one 1x2x5 than five 1x2s. Or, one BURP rock vs. the equivalent several dozen bricks. (...) (21 years ago, 16-Dec-03, to lugnet.castle, FTX)
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(...) Uh... I think that might be a violet knight in 8777. The one in 8780 definately appears to be violet compared to the blue in the structure. There is a light blue knight in 8779 so it would make more sense (from a color contrast standpoint) (...) (21 years ago, 16-Dec-03, to lugnet.castle, FTX)
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(...) Say what you want. If I was ten, I would be drooling over those sets. I almost drooling now. Yes, few bricks . . . and less than the MOC standards many people hold themselves to but I can picture many a child have more fun than most AFOLs with (...) (21 years ago, 16-Dec-03, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) I'm one of the many AFOLs who primarily collect rather than build. As such, I am unlikely to spend a cent on these crappy models (no offense to anyone, just my own view). Which is not altogether a bad thing, as it will leave me more to spend (...) (21 years ago, 16-Dec-03, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) In set 8777, is it really Tan classic sword? It looks Gold to me or more like the color of the C3PO color. (URL) (21 years ago, 16-Dec-03, to lugnet.castle, FTX)
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(...) I already typed extensive comments on Classic-Castle, so I'll be brief here. It's basically Knights Kingdom Redux, with all the faults of the previous. The jousting match annoys me with no shields, no horses, and no bardings. The big castle is (...) (21 years ago, 16-Dec-03, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) It looks like chrome to me. And since we now know 9 out of 10 kids surveyed in a focus group prefer brighter, shinier colors (and extra sugar in their cereal), there's no way Lego would make a tan sword. Don (21 years ago, 16-Dec-03, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) Hate to say it, but this new range reminds me of the MBs Castle range. Never been a big fan on the MB product, the only good thing, however, is their assortment of weapons......... The new Knights look like Teletubbys in bright outfits and the (...) (21 years ago, 16-Dec-03, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) Wow with so many colours, no wonder they fiddled with the greys... Appealing sets for kids, but I'm not interested. Looks like I'll just buy the S@H exclusives instead (which I already have multiples of). -Bryan (21 years ago, 16-Dec-03, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) there are 6 of ‘em right?!? Lt. Blue Blue Red Sand/drk. Red Green Purple Is this correct? Man, do these ever contrast with my overall army. This is far too fantasy, and not the decent kind of realist-fantasy, but the goofy ‘Barney-version’ of (...) (21 years ago, 17-Dec-03, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.general)
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(...) What I meant to say was: That the useless accessories, such as the scorpions, would ‘suck so bad!’ (just how many scorpions does a person need?) Oh, and did I mention, that despite the silly and intense color range, this line will probably (...) (21 years ago, 17-Dec-03, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) After seeing the pictures I have to say that I am pleasantly surprised. These seem pretty nice to me, lots of nice new additions to the minifig accessories and great amounts of the new colors, not looking over done. The only set that is a bit (...) (21 years ago, 17-Dec-03, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) Mighty Morphin Power Knights Kingdom!!! Looks very much like a cross between MEGA BLOCKS Power Rangers and Dragons, which I consider a good move for LEGO. I'll be buying at least three themes this summer it looks like... That'd be Castle, Star (...) (21 years ago, 17-Dec-03, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) Yup, i totally agree, (...) (URL) -R (21 years ago, 17-Dec-03, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) Glorious bad castles! I'm not pleased with the mixture of old and new here. Flame me for saying this, but I think Lego would be advantaged by dumping all old Castle elements in favor of all new ones that are designed in a shared style. For (...) (21 years ago, 17-Dec-03, to lugnet.castle, FTX)
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(...) As for the colors, use your imagination.. haven't you always secretly wanted ruby and sapphire swords? Sure, more chrome would be nice. At last, Sir Gawain can meet the Green Knight. And villains and heroes will be known by the color of their (...) (21 years ago, 17-Dec-03, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) Actually, the Armada Pirates helmet is the morion. What you refer to as a morion is more of a spangen-constructed Norman/Viking style. It's hard to tell with blurry pictures, but the new open faced helmet looks like a barbutte and is another (...) (21 years ago, 17-Dec-03, to lugnet.castle, FTX)
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(...) now those Idiot Kid(TM) castle sets. Why bother making so many parts? Make the walls and buildíngs part of the baseplate, and add (optionally) a one-piece-roof for the main building, if any. Throw in a few Jack Stones with eyewatering armour (...) (21 years ago, 17-Dec-03, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) OK, I must admit the red sword will do nicely for a bloody crusade-like battle... (...) Right again. Now factions will be annihilated long before reaching the castle walls, just for wearing the wrong garments. But seriously, turquoise Knights? (...) (21 years ago, 17-Dec-03, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) reposting the link to pic: (URL) My first impression on the castle sets is that the minifigs look cute in their new armor...so the heros are designed properly. The "villians" have a little to be desired. Another initial thought was, "Why (...) (21 years ago, 17-Dec-03, to lugnet.castle, FTX)
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(...) I'm fairly certain that the purpose of those two structures on the sides is to launch the horse-cart-thingeys at one another... for which regular horses clearly would not work. For a kid it probably will have great play value. Peter (21 years ago, 17-Dec-03, to lugnet.castle, FTX)
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In lugnet.castle, Richard Noeckel wrote: Hi Richard, What's up? (...) I think not! I believe those so called 'good-guys' are based upon their big brothers - the Bionicles (or what ever you decide to call them) twins. Which means: Danju - is Purple (...) (21 years ago, 17-Dec-03, to lugnet.castle, FTX)
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(...) Wow...this is quite pitiful...even compared to my (rather) moderate expectations for the year. Aside from alternate building (which seems difficult given the ratio of large components to small) and the available parts, these models just seem (...) (21 years ago, 17-Dec-03, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) In other words, it wasn't good in the first time, why are TLC waste their time with it again instead of trying something new (...) I'm not very much fond of the original "Leo's Castle", but alot of non-LEGO people told me they think it's (...) (21 years ago, 17-Dec-03, to lugnet.castle, FTX)
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(...) Possibly. (...) (URL) TWS Garrison (URL) capital letters in address for direct reply. (21 years ago, 17-Dec-03, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) Is there any chance that that picture is fake? The url certainly doesn't work and seems like something that someone might add just to make it seem real ... I guess it would take a lot of effort, but as someone pointed out, it just doesn't seem (...) (21 years ago, 18-Dec-03, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) It may have some play value for some kids...but many kids will see these sets for just what they are...unattractive toys not worth nagging the parents about. I think we - and more importantly TLC - make too many negative assumptions about kids (...) (21 years ago, 18-Dec-03, to lugnet.castle, FTX)
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Hello! (...) No. Bye Jojo (21 years ago, 18-Dec-03, to lugnet.castle)
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Hello! (...) The set designers (at least those who are responsible for those banner-year-Castle-sets) don't have any fancy at all, no ideas, no inspiration. Poor guys, never had LEGO as child, only He-Man action figures... (...) Yep. Bye Jojo (21 years ago, 18-Dec-03, to lugnet.castle)
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Hello! (...) That's exactly my thoughts. Thanks you pointed that out so clearly, I wouldn't have been able to do this in English ;-) Bye Jojo (21 years ago, 18-Dec-03, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) I'll buy them as soon as I can afford it. Same goes for Jayko and Rascus, the KK Technic-scale castle figures. Yes. Remember that TLC can't just cater to us castle diehards. They have to cater to the kids too. Kids are probably more interested (...) (21 years ago, 18-Dec-03, to lugnet.castle)
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sorry to dissapoint you, no its not fake. Go out and buy one of the new knights kingdom (big guy) sets if you don't belive it. And if I was going to fake a load of sets, I'd hope people would be much happier with what they saw :) (21 years ago, 18-Dec-03, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) Just asking-- are people actually suprised by these new sets? Personally, I think they're very much in line with the new sets we've been seeing-- they're *exactly* what I would expect most new minifig playthemes to look like, with the possible (...) (21 years ago, 18-Dec-03, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) Well said, DaveE. It's exactly what I said in my earlier post, but put in a much more eloquent manner. Basically, I said that I don't like the new sets, but the kids will. And I'll just buy the Castle S@H exclusives (which I already have (...) (21 years ago, 18-Dec-03, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) Yes, I for one am surpriced. After the Orient Adventurers China Fortress (with a real roof, a frontside AND a backside), I had anticipated that this was the style for the coming castle sets. Additionally, I had expected a castle style from (...) (21 years ago, 19-Dec-03, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) Snip I couldn't agree with you more, I too, had high hopes regarding any new castle sets. I have three of the China Fortresses so far, and I will probably buy some more if I catch them at a reduced price (great supply of black slopes). Having (...) (21 years ago, 19-Dec-03, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) Oh? I guess I see both designs (new castle and China Fortress) as pretty much the same thing, along with 6091/6098, Hogwarts Castle, World City train station, World City Police HQ, 6636 Police HQ, and probably more. Mostly just a front facade (...) (21 years ago, 19-Dec-03, to lugnet.castle)
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Hello! (...) Unfortunatelly I wasn't surprised. (...) I don't agree with your 6090-description. For me it's a fantasy fairy tale castle rather than a building based on real castles. So are 6082 (1993) and 6097 (1997), though it renders the fictional (...) (21 years ago, 19-Dec-03, to lugnet.castle, FTX)
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In lugnet.castle, Tanvir Mahtab wrote: SNIP (...) I'm not a castle-head so I have little personal attachments or expectations for these castle sets. That said, I agree that the models in and of themselves are not very attractive, especially when (...) (21 years ago, 20-Dec-03, to lugnet.castle, FTX)
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(...) the piece count: 8777 meeting with vladek - 40 8778 ambush in the border - 175 8779 the great match - 308 8780 orlan's fortress - 428 8781 morcia castle - 508 LBaixinho (21 years ago, 20-Dec-03, to lugnet.castle, FTX)
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(...) Where did that information come from? Does anybody know the prices? Using the average 10 cents per part, I suppose I could make some guesses about the prices: (...) $4 maybe? It is comparable in size to 7409 from Orient Expedition. That seems (...) (21 years ago, 20-Dec-03, to lugnet.castle, FTX)
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