past,present and the future. is castle still at it's prime

timber_wolf899 · Post by **timber_wolf899** » Thu May 22, 2008 5:13 pm

Until reading this thread I had not given serious consideration to the effect CC has had. But when you think about it...

It is too bad we cannot likely get someone from TLG to comment directly on this.

Tohst · Post by **Tohst** » Thu May 22, 2008 5:16 pm

timber_wolf899 wrote:Lord Tyler brings up a good point.

Will we see another human faction while the crownies are still in production?

Yes, I hope so. In my vision Castle becomes sort of like GIJoe in the late 80s. The Crownies are Joe. They are the core and every year they get a set or two and show up like weeds in other sets.

Surrounding them, keeping things fresh, are the new allies and villians. Year 1 was those pesky undeed, Year 1.5 was short dudes, Year 2 is the trolls. In the metaphor, its like Tiger Force, Destro's Iron Grenidiers, etc. Sure, they take up sets and there are many sets that have a Drarf and a Troll with no Crownie to be seen but the Crown-meisters are the core.

So, going forward with the metaphor, it would almost be certain that one of the supporting groups is human, either good or bad.

Then again, what do I know? They could scrap the crownies all together, bring back Lion shield dudes as a base and I'd be just as happy.

-Tohst

Post by **architect** » Thu May 22, 2008 5:48 pm

If history has shown us anything regarding LEGO Castle factions, we will notice that every three to four years there is a major design shift in the theme. I fully expect a shift away from the current "fantasy castle" style of set design some time in the future. Trends only last so long. Recently popular culture has been heavily focusing on LOTR, Narnia, Harry Potter, etc. This will change over time.

Ben

Lord Eor · Post by **Lord Eor** » Thu May 22, 2008 9:20 pm

I aree, LEGO castle has gone 2 it's limmits with fantasy.
wiches, wizards, magic, undead, goblins, trolls, dwarves, now elves.
There's no more fantasy stuff 2 make.

Unless they get rights 2 The Hobbit, I don't see any fanasy in the future past the elves.

Pesonally, I prefer realistic castle, if they go back, C()()L!

timber_wolf899 · Post by **timber_wolf899** » Thu May 22, 2008 10:18 pm

No more fantasy?

there's always more fantasy that can be made. I'm not sure it will be but...

Lord Eor · Post by **Lord Eor** » Fri May 23, 2008 1:57 am

Well unless they wanna go Greek Mythology

Count Blacktron · Post by **Count Blacktron** » Fri May 23, 2008 2:07 am

LEGO could always come up with their own ideas, though they'd better be careful lest they stray into the realms of KK2 or Galidor!

dragonblade24 · Post by **dragonblade24** » Fri May 23, 2008 2:28 am

yeh i agree that lego has gone to its limits to but the hobbit would be nice

Lord Eor · Post by **Lord Eor** » Fri May 23, 2008 2:43 am

totaly! accept for the uncompadable flesh color. (because) it's a movie, LEGO always makes their movie themes flesh color.

dragonblade24 · Post by **dragonblade24** » Fri May 23, 2008 2:53 am

LEGO always makes their movie themes flesh color.[/quote]

i agree lord eor they don't keep it original

i really like the yellow skined minifigs

legobear · Post by **legobear** » Fri May 23, 2008 9:03 am

Speaking of past, present, future.....who here actually believes that a dwarf battlepack is likely in 2009? Castle is running ahead quickly, but for collectors of castle like me, I still want to amass those figures cheaply (bricklink is too expensive, have you guys checked the prices for dwarf parts? it's like highway robbery).

Reallly, I'm more concerned about now, because in 3-4 years, this will become "vintage" almost, and we will totally shift completely! Kids nowadays will be talking about those glory days 07' 08' years 10 yrs from now, just as we are talking about past CC sets today. When I can get at least 12 dwarves, I can say ok......where are the elves? I feel like Castle has passed me by, w/o hope that battlepacks or impulse dwarves will be released, it's like waiting for a bus that will never arrive.

Count Blacktron · Post by **Count Blacktron** » Fri May 23, 2008 10:43 am

legobear wrote:Speaking of past, present, future.....who here actually believes that a dwarf battlepack is likely in 2009? Castle is running ahead quickly, but for collectors of castle like me, I still want to amass those figures cheaply (bricklink is too expensive, have you guys checked the prices for dwarf parts? it's like highway robbery).

Reallly, I'm more concerned about now, because in 3-4 years, this will become "vintage" almost, and we will totally shift completely! Kids nowadays will be talking about those glory days 07' 08' years 10 yrs from now, just as we are talking about past CC sets today. When I can get at least 12 dwarves, I can say ok......where are the elves? I feel like Castle has passed me by, w/o hope that battlepacks or impulse dwarves will be released, it's like waiting for a bus that will never arrive.

But there is a Dwarf Battlepack! TRU has it for $49.99; 7036 Dwarves' Mine. Of course it has a lot of parts, but it has the best assortment of Dwarf minifigures and who really doesn't need the parts, honestly?

timber_wolf899 · Post by **timber_wolf899** » Fri May 23, 2008 2:53 pm

hey if you give an orc dwarf legs does it beomce a dworc?

RichardAM · Post by **RichardAM** » Fri May 23, 2008 3:12 pm

legobear wrote:Speaking of past, present, future.....who here actually believes that a dwarf battlepack is likely in 2009? Castle is running ahead quickly, but for collectors of castle like me, I still want to amass those figures cheaply (bricklink is too expensive, have you guys checked the prices for dwarf parts? it's like highway robbery).

I can agree with this. While, naturally i'm excited about all the future sets, I still feel as if the themes and in particular factions can still go under some exposition- we are going to see a goblin mountain fortress before the theme is out, right? Right?

That the elves are so near is incredibly exciting, but again i'm fearful for those existing sub themes of the dwarves and skeletons, ideas and sets i'm not really ready to move away from just yet, especially in regards to amassing a collection of these sets that i'm happy with. Maybe i'm being greedy, but a return to two-year lasting sub-themes would be no bad thing. Then again, if you're hating this fantasy-era theme, you're probably the opposite of this entire post.

Lord Eor · Post by **Lord Eor** » Fri May 23, 2008 3:28 pm

I can't wait for the elves! It'll make my lotr moc a whole lot easier.
Like LOTHLORIA or if they don't mke the hobbit movie, we can make our own with the dwarves and the elves from MIRKWOOD and the men of DALE. real easy now.