Subject: That is shiny!
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Posted on: 2012-06-06 19:36:00 UTC
I actually missed the Shelob kit when I looked at them last time. And I think it's a really nice touch that they've bothered to customise the Frodo minifig for that kit rather than just reusing the normal one.
LEGO has finally produced a series of play sets based off of "Lord of the Rings"!
http://lego.wikia.com/wiki/TheLordoftheRings
Yes! It does! They're making a LotR LEGO video game!
*savin' money*
I am in no way a Lego fan, but this still looks awesome. Also, that Shelbob figure is really scary, especially when you look at poor Frodo's face.
...should have made that the message, not the title?
My cynical side is grumbling about commercialism, but whatever. I wish we had space for Legos right now.
Also, the Shelob model is absolutely terrifying to look at, especially coupled with Lego!Frodo's face in that picture. I applaud the Lego company.
I do agree that it would be nice if the Helm's Deep set was a little more grand. Perhaps a more enterprising Lego Engineer than I ever was could figure out how to expand it and make it more awesome.
I wonder what they'll do with Minas Tirith, if they do anything. It would have to be a big set... or maybe they could make it into several smaller sets: "Minas Tirith, Levels 1 and 2," "Levels 3 and 4," "Levels 5 and 6," "Level 7 and the Tombs." Or something like that.
~Neshomeh
I actually missed the Shelob kit when I looked at them last time. And I think it's a really nice touch that they've bothered to customise the Frodo minifig for that kit rather than just reusing the normal one.
Looking at it, the parts seem to be pretty simple. Maybe you can use multiple copies of it to expand on the walls and use these classic rock formation parts (see the older castle sets) for the walls themselves. Add some slopes/small bricks for more details and voilà, Helm's Deep: Awesome Edition.
Theoretically.
Well, it is if you still buy Lego pieces.
But a cynical side of me is saying in the back of my head that this is LEGO very quietly announcing a LEGO LOTR game, which would be cool, I must admit.
Why on Earth would anybody ever stop buying Lego pieces?
Because they spent all their money on Yu-Gi-Oh cards or the games to the Lego gear.
I remember seeing a video for LEGO LOTR a few days ago. So, that is coming out soon.
-Phobos
Well, that just proves my theory. I'll probably just pick it up cheap.
Then they can make Lego Hobbit when the film comes out - and possibly Lego Hobbit Part 2 when the second film comes out - and then a combined edition of both of them. And they will all be awesome.
hS
Honestly, I was hoping for something a little more impressive for the Helm's Deep kit. It just looks a little small to me.
I think it's cool that they're bringing out more lines like this, but in my heart I'm still more of a Lego Technic fan.