Ideas competition winners announced!
Posted by Huw,
The winners of the Ideas competition seeking 1980s-inspired submissions have been announced.
As stated on the LEGO Ideas blog, two projects from 290 entries have been selected to be made into sets. Find out which ones after the break!
The Goonies by Delusion Brick
Gizmo from Gremlins by Terauma
It will be well into 2025 before either of them hit the shelves: the backlog of competition winners is sizeable, with Reading, Reading, Reading (won in July 2023), Disney Magic (August 2023) and Two space-themed models (March 2024) still to be revealed.
Do either of these excite you?
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Frankly just a little tired of 80s nostalgia merchandise these days since there is soooooo much of it. GOONIES in particular is a film I've never cared for and has been merchandised to DEATH in the decades I've been on this planet.
Gizmo is cute, but there's a lot of good Gremlins figures and such already on the market. I definitely prefer using the IDEAS imprint for properties that haven't *already* been done by LEGO previously.
Already have a gremlin at home, 75318 … oh nevermind.
GOONIES!
And Gizmo! (Though his face looks a little off)
Hopefully Goonies includes some of the caves, traps and fun adventure rather than just the big ship
I hate everything about this.
I don't care one way or the other for Goonies. But a finely detailed pirate ship? Yes please!
I'm good with my compact Gizmo 71256 that can play with others.
I'm satisfied with these picks, particularly the Goonies set. It's an incredibly detailed design, so it might be too much for me to hope that TLG keeps it intact.
Still, whilst I realise that these two sets were chosen from two separate rounds, and that TLG no doubt wanted one minifig-based set and a brickbuilt model, I really wish the *other* Gremlins set had won, because not only would it have been a relatively more affordable minifig-based building than some of the other IP designs, it would have looked awesome next to the similarly snow-capped Home Alone house (in a part of my Lego City I planned to call 'Columbus Avenue'...although, tbf, the Goonies ship, although it depicts an underground setting, would also meet the criteria for 'Columbus Avenue'...)
I'm below the generation this would be nostalgic for, so these just kind of sail over my head.
It’s almost a LEGO DImensions reunion party!
@WemWem said:
"Frankly just a little tired of 80s nostalgia merchandise these days since there is soooooo much of it. GOONIES in particular is a film I've never cared for and has been merchandised to DEATH in the decades I've been on this planet.
Gizmo is cute, but there's a lot of good Gremlins figures and such already on the market. I definitely prefer using the IDEAS imprint for properties that haven't *already* been done by LEGO previously."
No offence, but this is an odd comment to make with respect to a specifically 80s based Lego IDEAS contest. You might not care for 80s nostalgia, but many others do. Not every set is made for every consumer. And one of the benefits of this competition is that it wasn't depriving a non-IP/non-80s-based set from winning a spot via the regular Lego IDEAS process (although I understand that in theory there's no limit to how many sets TLG can pick from each Lego IDEAS round.
@GirlWoman said:
"I hate everything about this."
Thank you for playing.
Sigh...
HEY YOU GUUUUUYS!
(I have a feeling the Sloth minifig from Dimensions has just increased in price)
SO excited about the Goonies set!!! Great idea, I will buy at least one! Its a family favorite and I am so excited to build it. I think watching it while building it will be the perfect winter activity. So glad it won the vote!
And the Gremlins set is cool, I will probably be a get one eventually set, but Goonies is a classic and I am so excited for the ship, the traps, and all the easter eggs that will be coming. And the minifigures!! Fratelli's and Sloth and maybe One Eyed Willy!! Thank you Lego.
@GirlWoman said:
"I hate everything about this."
Thank you for letting us know. I can sleep soundly tonight.
@WemWem said:
"Frankly just a little tired of 80s nostalgia merchandise these days since there is soooooo much of it. GOONIES in particular is a film I've never cared for and has been merchandised to DEATH in the decades I've been on this planet.
Gizmo is cute, but there's a lot of good Gremlins figures and such already on the market. I definitely prefer using the IDEAS imprint for properties that haven't *already* been done by LEGO previously."
First of all, outside of t-shirts, mugs and that sort of stuff I can’t really recall seeing any Goonies-themed merch the last 10-15 years. Yeah, they made some video games but those are 30+ years old by now. Feel free to correct me if I’m wrong, though, but calling Goonies "over-merchandised" feels weird when we’re talking about a company that pumps out more than 20 Star Wars-sets every year.
In regards to your comment about Gremlins: there are *two* minifigs on the market: Gizmo and a white haired Gremlin, and they came out 8 years ago. I was never into Dimensions so didn’t see the point in getting them then, and I don’t believe I’m the only one.
I usually adhere to the notion of "if you have nothing good to say, say nothing at all", but it's really hard to do that here. Just saying....
Princess Bride didn't win? Inconceivable!
No Johnny 5, still no A-Team...
I'm an 80s kid but I've no interest in these two.
yawn
@gylman said:
" I usually adhere to the notion of "if you have nothing good to say, say nothing at all", but it's really hard to do that here. Just saying...."
What's really hard to do? To 'say nothing at all'? Why is that so difficult in this instance?
Also, has anyone actually had a proper look at the designs on the Lego IDEAS page? Even if you're not a fan of the Goonies (and even as an 80s kid I'm under no illusion that it's some sort of unimpeachable classic), it's an incredible design.
Are people just hating on this because of their contempt for the 80s? I presume you either didn't grow up during the decade or you have some particularly bad memories from that era.
GOONIES!!! While it probably won't happen, I'm hoping the final set has a much smaller ship and includes a cave with play features
@Ephseb said:
"yawn"
Maybe you need to go to bed. Staring at electronic screens isn't recommended if you're tired. :)
Whilst it probably won't happen, the ideal thing would be if TLG kept the Goonies (and Gremlins) designs exactly as they are, without significantly diluting them. Yes, the former will be expensive, but you've all got plenty of time to save up, and no-one is compelled to own this set, but for those who truly want it, I'm sure the price will be worth it for a full replica of the original design.
Second minifigures for Sean Astin, Ke Huy Quan and Josh Brolin (not counting Thanos)?
@bnic99 said:
"GOONIES!
And Gizmo! (Though his face looks a little off)
Hopefully Goonies includes some of the caves, traps and fun adventure rather than just the big ship"
If you look at the project page the front half is a ship and the back half is the caves so I’m assuming set will be the same just scaled down.
Gizmo looks like a cute little set, not sure how well it would sell though. The Goonies would probably do great in the USA but how well would it sell here in Europe? I'm in my early 30s and I have never seen the movie, nor do I know anyone who has. I don't think I've ever seen any merch of it either.
From what I understand it's one of those movies everyone has seen in the states, on the same level as Back to the Future and Willy Wonka, (the REAL movie from the 70s, NOT the tim burton bootleg!!) right?
Is anyone else thinking about a Gizmo mech for Gizmo? No? Just me?
I really like Lego ships (more so if they have cloth sails) but the size of that thing looks like it will rival the titanic in cost.
Think these are pretty poor choices considering some of the other entries that would have had far wider appeal. As much as I liked Goonies as a kid, rewatching it recently it hasn't stood the test of time well, and as such the set doesn't appeal to me. Gremlins has stood the test better, but as pointed out, you can get dozens of high quality Gizmo figures already and for cheaper then when the lego version will end up costing.
As for better choices, I think The Little Shop of Horrors Audrey would have fitted well alongside the Botanicals range, especially if done similar to the Mandrake or Piranha Plant sets, and with a couple of minifigures for an internal shop seen ala the Disney Princess botanicals. Otherwise the Princess Bride ones would have appealed to the fantasy crowd as well, and could have had great potential for display.
I grew up in the Eighties, but I have never even heard of the Goonies. I have seen Gremlins, but must say I didn't like it.
So, while I think both submissions look fine, they are not for me.
But I am happy for those who have been waiting for these sets / IPs and can now look forward to adding them to their collections.
@Murdoch17 said:
"HEY YOU GUUUUUYS!"
This is really a 70s things. It's from the opening to the The Electric Company TV show. Rita Moreno would yell it to start the show. I have no idea why it was used in the Goonies. Although it is better know from the Goonies at this point.
While not a huge fan of the the Goonies I am a big fan of pirate stuff. A new pirate ship, yes please!
One of the reasons why The Goonies spoke to me was that they were a bunch of kids having an adventure. I was, unlike kids nowadays, always outside and having adventures. Sometimes we were Masters of the Universe, the A-Team, Dungeons & Dragons, Jedi, even fraggles and smurfs, and a lot of times we were Bruce Lee. 80’s nostalgia is hitting hard because our memories of our childhood were so great and influenced by that same pop culture.
In 30 years our generation won’t understand why lego is giving us tiktok sets or mumble rapper minifigs and that’s also ok.
These sets are for our generation and it’s ok if you can’t understand why we like these.
Another thread where a good number of people feel the need to say that they don't like it, but have nothing to contribute to the discussion. Anyway, as an Eighties kid (I own twenty-seven sets with the "80s" tag, and want seventeen more: https://brickset.com/sets/tag-80S), I was excited when I saw the article, but as I never saw Gremlins or The Goonies, I don't have any real interest in either set, although I will admit that Gixmo is cute; and I'll be interested to see what the final models look like.
@AverageChimaEnjoyer said:
"Princess Bride didn't win? Inconceivable!"
You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means.
@Tuzi said:"From what I understand it's one of those movies everyone has seen in the states, on the same level as Back to the Future and Willy Wonka, (the REAL movie from the 70s, NOT the tim burton bootleg!!) right?"
I've never seen any of the movies mentioned, although I have read the BTTF novelization, and would like to see it.
*Heads off to Wikipedia to find out what the Goonies is*
I was 15-16 years old when these movies came out. I saw both in the theater. These do not move my needle one bit. Goonies and Gremlins are C-list nostalgia for the '80s.
@bamaker said:
"I was 15-16 years old when these movies came out. I saw both in the theater. These do not move my needle one bit. Goonies and Gremlins are C-list nostalgia for the '80s."
C-list?
Although I prefer the Goonies set, I'd argue that Gremlins, if not the Goonies, is pretty iconic. It's also forever linked with Ghostbusters, since both films were released on the same day in the US (and both were mega-hits), and the same day in the UK, about six months later.
What would you regard as 'A-list 80s nostalgia'?
Goonies is awesome. I wonder what part of the movie the designers will actually pick. I’d be kinda shocked if they actually picked the pirate ship, since there’s been quite a few lately.
Cool, but Key Huy Quan looks slightly different than he does in the film.
@AliveAndBricking Star Wars, Indiana Jones, Back to the Future, and Ghostbusters are A-listers.
@GrizBe said:
"Think these are pretty poor choices considering some of the other entries that would have had far wider appeal. As much as I liked Goonies as a kid, rewatching it recently it hasn't stood the test of time well, and as such the set doesn't appeal to me. Gremlins has stood the test better, but as pointed out, you can get dozens of high quality Gizmo figures already and for cheaper then when the lego version will end up costing.
As for better choices, I think The Little Shop of Horrors Audrey would have fitted well alongside the Botanicals range, especially if done similar to the Mandrake or Piranha Plant sets, and with a couple of minifigures for an internal shop seen ala the Disney Princess botanicals. Otherwise the Princess Bride ones would have appealed to the fantasy crowd as well, and could have had great potential for display."
As always, it depends on the quality of the set for me, rather than the quality of the IP, per se.
I don't know how successful the Hocus Pocus house was in terms of sales, but I was never a huge fan of the IP (now there's the definition of a middling film), and yet I absolutely adore the set, and had to purchase it as soon as I had the cash.
Then you have a cultural phenomenon like BTS, which might not mean a lot to me, but is undeniably very successful, but TLG unfortunately produce a rather threadbare and unappealing set which was discounted fairly early in its shelf-life. Suffice to say, had it been a decent set, my relative apathy towards the IP wouldn't have deterred me from picking it up.
So, as I say, it's not so much the IP that matters, but the quality of the design. Personally, I'm a much bigger fan of E.T., or even Beetlejuice and Honey, I Shrunk the Kids (all of which had sets that made the final five choices), than I am of Goonies (which is really one of those films you have to have seen as a kid to truly appreciate, and hasn't particularly aged as well as some of those other 80s movies), BUT the fan design is absolutely outstanding, and almost brings out the fanboy in me for a film I only vaguely like, in view of all the details covering the various traps and specific scenes throughout the kids adventure movie. I'd check out the fan design on the Lego IDEAS site to get a better glimpse of why this set was evidently so popular with the various people who voted in this competition. It's arguably much better than this IP deserves.
@Trigger_ said:
"Cool, but Key Huy Quan looks slightly different than he does in the film.
@AliveAndBricking Star Wars, Indiana Jones, Back to the Future, and Ghostbusters are A-listers."
Fair enough, but apart from BTTF, all those films have had sequels spanning across later decades (okay, the BTTF franchise strictly finished in 1990, but it's effectively an 80s franchise), whereas the nostalgia people feel for Goonies and Gremlins is very specific to that era. If you weren't of the right age in that era (say, born between 1970 and 1985), it's probably not going to have the same resonance (although I appreciate that being born in the 70s and 80s isn't a guarantee that one is going to love all 80s-based IPs).
Just reviewed the list of Dimensions sets, of which I had bought a couple of on clearance including these two themes. Still don’t know what they are designed for but what a swathe of nostalgia there was to be had in that run.
Fortunately, these will all be easy passes for me. I'm glad for those who grew up with this stuff and want LEGO incarnations of it all, but I feel like there's a lot of stuff from the 60s, 70s, and 90s that could use some love, too. Huw's original post says it all: "It seems that LEGO thinks it has not produced enough sets based on 1980s TV shows and films…" Alas!
@GirlWoman said:
"I hate everything about this."
Why should one hate a toy?
If I don’t like it I ignore it.
@LusiferSam said:
" @Murdoch17 said:
"HEY YOU GUUUUUYS!"
This is really a 70s things. It's from the opening to the The Electric Company TV show. Rita Moreno would yell it to start the show. I have no idea why it was used in the Goonies. Although it is better know from the Goonies at this point.
While not a huge fan of the the Goonies I am a big fan of pirate stuff. A new pirate ship, yes please!
"
Sloth probably watched The Electric Company.
Baby boomer cultural hegemony needs to be put out to pasture, but I get it. Lego is selling to people who can afford a house at this point because wealth is no longer in the pockets of families with kids.
@SolidState said:
"Baby boomer cultural hegemony needs to be put out to pasture, but I get it. Lego is selling to people who can afford a house at this point because wealth is no longer in the pockets of families with kids."
The youngest Baby Boomer would have been about 20 when Gremlins came out, and about 21 when Goonies was released. I suspect this will appeal more to members of the generation below them (Gen X) and even a few older Millennials.
Also, perhaps the 80s and 90s are so popular culturally because that was one of the last eras when films and TV came up with relatively original ideas, and not just stuff that was cribbed off of comics, or, those same 80s and 90s IPs (i.e. Indiana Jones, Top Gun, Ghostbusters, He-Man, Transformers etc).
@GirlWoman said:
"I hate everything about this."
If only you'd told Lego about this sooner, I'm sure they'd have chosen two different sets.
I believe they will always taken note of such well thought out constructive criticism.
More licensed collectible slop for the nostalgia trough.
Never seen Goonies but that model looks pretty cool! I love the cave-style interiors, I thought it was just a pirate ship based on the main image. Looks like it'll be pretty expensive, though.
I prefer original concepts coming from Ideas, but TLG could've made licensed products like these as part of Icons instead of running this challenge so I'm glad fan designers will get a cut of the profits.
The two most predictable picks. These sets would happen sooner or later without needing to be Ideas. Waste of spots.
bet the ship one will be ridiculously expensive (for me, US$200+)
eagerly await the free instructions tho hahaha
Very disappointed about Beetlejuice not making it through, especially given that the sequel is releasing soon. Would've much preferred that over anything else.
@GrizBe:
Goonies doesn’t have as wide appeal as BttF, but the fanbase is unusually ravenous. A local historic theater screened it a few years back, and had one of the most packed houses I’ve seen there.
@LusiferSam:
Sloth is chained in a chair and just watches TV all day, wearing a Superman T-shirt. Presumably, that would have been a show he’d watched.
@Duq said:
"No Johnny 5, still no A-Team...
I'm an 80s kid but I've no interest in these two."
I ended up getting an off-brand Johnny 5--and I'm maintaining hope that the reason A-Team keeps getting denied round after round in Ideas is because it's already in the pipe. We finally got Zelda. We'll finally get A-Team. I hope. A-Team was already in Dimensions so we know the working relationship is there.
What is the point of these any more? Before, ideas sets were something chosen then produced... now... it is a list
I have absolutely no interest in either of these.
Don't care much for The Goonies, never seen the movie, only played the MSX game. It does look impressive, but I can't imagine Lego *not* scaling this down a lot.
Gizmo on the other hand, yeah, if they don't change too much I'd definitely buy it! And sure hope they keep the warrior-Gizmo as an option. And hey, also do a few gremlins please!
As for those that didn't make it, quite a lot of cool ones, but the ones I mostly would have wanted:
* SD Gundam, Guncannon & Guntank by wallacechow2005
* My Neighbor Totoro Theatrical Poster by jazlecraz
* Kiki’s First Delivery! by MaverickDengo
* MS-06 Zaku II by yama-mo-c
@AliveAndBricking: Fair point it should be the quality of the sets that matter more then the IP. Have to admit theres been plenty of times I've bought lego sets simply because I've loved the builds rather then the themes. Hidden Sides Shrimp Boat being a good example of that.
Still think however there were better choices that could have been made. Heck, a Beetlejuice set would have been a good choice right now what with the sequel being out.
@PurpleDave: Over here I know BTTF has a bigger following then Goonies. Comic-cons in my town always have a couple of Docs or Marty's, and the Delorian is always swamped with picture takers. Never seen a single person with a Goonies costume or even just a T-shirt at any of them.
I loved the Goonies, but I never watched gremlins.
Goonies never say die.
If they do indeed make The Inferno, I might have to swear-off my not-buying-anymore-LEGO resolution...
@TheOtherMike said:
" @AverageChimaEnjoyer said:
"Princess Bride didn't win? Inconceivable!"
You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
Believe he's saying that he can't believe it happened while also referencing a line in the Princess Bride movie. Not that hard to understand!
@Duq said:
"No Johnny 5, still no A-Team...
I'm an 80s kid but I've no interest in these two."
@Duq pretty much the same for me... we made Lego models of Johnny 5 when I was younger and although I'm not huge on the A-team, some of the van designs are really stellar. I can only hope I get a great pirate ship out of this selection.
@montgocloud said:
" @TheOtherMike said:
" @AverageChimaEnjoyer said:
"Princess Bride didn't win? Inconceivable!"
You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
Believe he's saying that he can't believe it happened while also referencing a line in the Princess Bride movie. Not that hard to understand!"
NEVER before has the expression "woosh" been so apt.
The Princess Bride is a wonderfully entertaining film, and it's obviously about time you watched it, @montgocloud
Nope. And nope
I know I voted for the Goonies set. Never actually seen the whole movie but being a fan of LEGO Pirates this just looked like an awesome build to me. Hope it is affordable. I think I picked Gizmo also but don't know if I'll actually buy it.
@Duq said:
"No Johnny 5, still no A-Team...
I'm an 80s kid but I've no interest in these two."
Outside of minifigs, the A-Team is a van with a red stripe. Not a hard thing to MOC.
Gizmo is a weird choice, as the whole point of the character is how cuddly and fluffy he is, so having him in bricks feels off. It's like a reverse Autobot stuffy.
Goonies I think will sell better as it's a ship and there's always a market for Lego ships.
For those commenting on people sharing not 100% positive thoughts for these sets, they asked "Do either of these excite you?". "No", is a valid reply :)
And now comes the part where LEGO's "professional" designers come in and completely butcher the submissions.
Specially Gizmo.
I was really rooting for one of the cartoon based sets in the initial vote, then Beetlejuice in the final votes. The Goonies will look cool, but I have no affinity for the movie so polite pass. I'm also not big of either these buildable figure models or Gremlins, so Gizmo does nothing for me. Happy for those who are excited though, enjoy your new sets.
@SolidState said:
"Baby boomer cultural hegemony needs to be put out to pasture, but I get it. Lego is selling to people who can afford a house at this point because wealth is no longer in the pockets of families with kids."
Maybe learn the meaning of words and phrases before using them.
@SonOfDathomir said:
"More licensed collectible slop for the nostalgia trough."
Out of interest, what did you expect would win a competition that was based on 80s TV and movies?
@CCC said:
" @SonOfDathomir said:
"More licensed collectible slop for the nostalgia trough."
Out of interest, what did you expect would win a competition that was based on 80s TV and movies?"
I didn't pay attention to this contest because I'm not interested in nostalgia bait. My comment was just an observation that LEGO has largely become a vessel for licensed merchandise. These licensed sets for collectors just strike me the wrong way, as most of them are bought by adults who warm their shelves with them, never taking them apart. The appeal of LEGO for me is that you can build anything - this makes it a medium for artistic expression, as well as a creative outlet for both kids and adults. Licensed sets are the antithesis to artistic expression. So much of modern LEGO has become a cycle of "consume product --> get excited for next product --> consume product -> ... ". Obviously you can take licensed sets apart, but that doesn't change the fact that LEGO is marketing itself more as a collectible, rather than a toy that should be played with, taken apart, and reimagined.
@bogdanst said:
"What is the point of these any more? Before, ideas sets were something chosen then produced... now... it is a list "
what does this mean
How many entries were there? Every time I thought I had scrolled to the end, the page loaded even more.
I grew up in the eighties, but a lot of these I didn't come to know until the nineties, or even this century. Not entirely convinced on the winners, but then there was an awful lot on that list I never watched.
I appreciated the Blackadder set and the book Princess Bride set, although I didn't watch the letter until I started watching Once. I thought an ET set would make it through, something else I never watched.
I would have the ship if it wasn't half caves. Pass on both probably.
80s? that Gremlin picture looks more like a late 90s Furby :)
Something I can't believe no-one's said yet: Don't build the Gizmo set after midnight.
@Nokturn said:
"Very disappointed about Beetlejuice not making it through, especially given that the sequel is releasing soon. Would've much preferred that over anything else."
Is that a sequel? I thought it was a remake. Full disclosure: I've never seen the original.
@WizardOfOss said:"As for those that didn't make it, quite a lot of cool ones, but the ones I mostly would have wanted:
* SD Gundam, Guncannon & Guntank by wallacechow2005
* My Neighbor Totoro Theatrical Poster by jazlecraz
* Kiki’s First Delivery! by MaverickDengo
* MS-06 Zaku II by yama-mo-c"
I see you are a gentleman of culture.
@montgocloud said:" @TheOtherMike said:"" @AverageChimaEnjoyer said:"Princess Bride didn't win? Inconceivable!"
You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
Believe he's saying that he can't believe it happened while also referencing a line in the Princess Bride movie. Not that hard to understand!"
And I referenced the same scene. As @bananaworld said, "woosh."
@AliveAndBricking:
Hocus Pocus is another film that doesn't really have a wide following, but it's intensely loyal. I'm pretty sure this is the film that the same theater played with a shadowcast performing the movie on the stage in front of the screen. Tickets would have been around $20-25, and they still had a bus full of people with prepaid tickets make the trip in from four states away (that would be like four countries away, on your side of the pond). I didn't go to that one, because the movie doesn't do anything for me, and I don't care for Bette Middler one tiny little bit, but they did have a big turnout.
@GrizBe:
Oh, BttF was bigger here, as well. And I have frequently (including here) said that the BttF DeLorean is the most recognizable film/TV car of all time. It's so recognizable that people will do the movie poster pose with a random stock DeLorean if they manage to run across one in the wild. I don't see anyone doing that sort of thing with any other vehicle that hasn't even been modified in some way to look like the film version.
@TheOtherMike said:
"Something I can't believe no-one's said yet: Don't build the Gizmo set after midnight."
And don't build it underwater.
" @Nokturn said:
"Very disappointed about Beetlejuice not making it through, especially given that the sequel is releasing soon. Would've much preferred that over anything else."
Is that a sequel? I thought it was a remake. Full disclosure: I've never seen the original."
Yes, it's a sequel, with about half of the original cast returning. If you'd watched the first one, you'd understand the reference in calling the sequel "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice".
"And I referenced the same scene. As @bananaworld said, "woosh.""
I got it right away? Of course, my copies of the film have reached double digits, so I may have an unfair advantage in that regard...
@goozle said:
" @CCC said:
" @SonOfDathomir said:
"More licensed collectible slop for the nostalgia trough."
Out of interest, what did you expect would win a competition that was based on 80s TV and movies?"
I didn't pay attention to this contest because I'm not interested in nostalgia bait. My comment was just an observation that LEGO has largely become a vessel for licensed merchandise. These licensed sets for collectors just strike me the wrong way, as most of them are bought by adults who warm their shelves with them, never taking them apart. The appeal of LEGO for me is that you can build anything - this makes it a medium for artistic expression, as well as a creative outlet for both kids and adults. Licensed sets are the antithesis to artistic expression. So much of modern LEGO has become a cycle of "consume product --> get excited for next product --> consume product -> ... ". Obviously you can take licensed sets apart, but that doesn't change the fact that LEGO is marketing itself more as a collectible, rather than a toy that should be played with, taken apart, and reimagined.
"
Your collection features the new Indiana Jones wave, Winnie the Pooh, a near-complete Harry Potter collection, quite a few Star Wars, just about all of the Ninjago dragons. I guess licenses are only a problem if they aren’t the ones appealing directly to you? And I’m sure you frequently take your sets apart to rebuild them…
An easy pass on both.
Lego are making it really easy to save money at the moment.
Besides, the current Jaws set is all the 80's nostalgia you need right now :)
@Trooper1308 said:
"Besides, the current Jaws set is all the 80's nostalgia you need right now :) "
You mean that set based on a movie from 1975? ;-)
@WemWem said:
"Frankly just a little tired of 80s nostalgia merchandise these days since there is soooooo much of it. GOONIES in particular is a film I've never cared for and has been merchandised to DEATH in the decades I've been on this planet.
Gizmo is cute, but there's a lot of good Gremlins figures and such already on the market. I definitely prefer using the IDEAS imprint for properties that haven't *already* been done by LEGO previously."
I agree! Let's get to the 90s nostalgia now!
@transamman6585 said:
"Let's get to the 90s nostalgia now!"
LEGO Beavis and Butthead! Uh-huhuhuhuhu.....cool!
(obviously does need a sound brick....)
@PurpleDave: Completely and utterly agree about the BTTF car being the most instantly recognisable movie/tv car when even the stock ones instantly make people think BTTF. Its the same here that even stock ones make people do the pose, and you'll have people with the Flux Capacitor in them even if they've done nothing to the outside. Only other things that comes close is probably Ecto 1 or The Batmobile, but as you said, they need to be modded to have the effect.
@montgocloud said:
" @TheOtherMike said:
" @AverageChimaEnjoyer said:
"Princess Bride didn't win? Inconceivable!"
You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
Believe he's saying that he can't believe it happened while also referencing a line in the Princess Bride movie. Not that hard to understand!"
Uhhhhh...
Enjoy the picture of that ship. The rework won't look close enough.
If you want a good looking Gizmo, that also won't break the bank, better get it from NECA.
@transamman6585 said:
" @WemWem said:
"Frankly just a little tired of 80s nostalgia merchandise these days since there is soooooo much of it. GOONIES in particular is a film I've never cared for and has been merchandised to DEATH in the decades I've been on this planet.
Gizmo is cute, but there's a lot of good Gremlins figures and such already on the market. I definitely prefer using the IDEAS imprint for properties that haven't *already* been done by LEGO previously."
I agree! Let's get to the 90s nostalgia now!"
If It means an Iron Giant gets released, I'm all for the 1990s getting some love!
@TheOtherMike said:
" @WizardOfOss said:"As for those that didn't make it, quite a lot of cool ones, but the ones I mostly would have wanted:
* SD Gundam, Guncannon & Guntank by wallacechow2005
* My Neighbor Totoro Theatrical Poster by jazlecraz
* Kiki’s First Delivery! by MaverickDengo
* MS-06 Zaku II by yama-mo-c"
I see you are a gentleman of culture."
Absolutely! And at times I even enjoy cultured culure!
I do already have a Totoro from (fake) Nanoblock. Which is impressive, but was quite a bit frustrating to build. One big hollow structure made from those tiny bricks, and often attached with just one or two studs. I honestly considered buying some random cheap sets just to use those pieces for an extra layer on the inside, to make it just a bit more solid....
Also have a Catbus, luckily that one was much easier to build, and about as sturdy as it gets with Nanoblock.
@Montyh7 said:
"I really like Lego ships (more so if they have cloth sails) but the size of that thing looks like it will rival the titanic in cost. "
minifigures raise price $200 more
@goozle said:
" @CCC said:
" @SonOfDathomir said:
"More licensed collectible slop for the nostalgia trough."
Out of interest, what did you expect would win a competition that was based on 80s TV and movies?"
I didn't pay attention to this contest because I'm not interested in nostalgia bait. My comment was just an observation that LEGO has largely become a vessel for licensed merchandise. These licensed sets for collectors just strike me the wrong way, as most of them are bought by adults who warm their shelves with them, never taking them apart. The appeal of LEGO for me is that you can build anything - this makes it a medium for artistic expression, as well as a creative outlet for both kids and adults. Licensed sets are the antithesis to artistic expression. So much of modern LEGO has become a cycle of "consume product --> get excited for next product --> consume product -> ... ". Obviously you can take licensed sets apart, but that doesn't change the fact that LEGO is marketing itself more as a collectible, rather than a toy that should be played with, taken apart, and reimagined.
"
good luck with that "The appeal of LEGO for me is that you can build anything"
if want get colors right, and have enough pieces
@daewoo said:
" @Duq said:
"No Johnny 5, still no A-Team...
I'm an 80s kid but I've no interest in these two."
Outside of minifigs, the A-Team is a van with a red stripe. Not a hard thing to MOC."
Oh, I pity da foo'!
@PixelTheDragon said:
"It’s almost a LEGO DImensions reunion party!"
Yep, looks like lego went the cheap route (shocker!) and stuck with licenses they already own.
@transamman6585 said:
"I agree! Let's get to the 90s nostalgia now!"
We've already got and had 90's nostalgia though. Simpsons, Friends, Jurassic Park, Nightmare Before Christmas, X-men, Batman....
@fakespacesquid said:
" @goozle said:
" @CCC said:
" @SonOfDathomir said:
"More licensed collectible slop for the nostalgia trough."
Out of interest, what did you expect would win a competition that was based on 80s TV and movies?"
I didn't pay attention to this contest because I'm not interested in nostalgia bait. My comment was just an observation that LEGO has largely become a vessel for licensed merchandise. These licensed sets for collectors just strike me the wrong way, as most of them are bought by adults who warm their shelves with them, never taking them apart. The appeal of LEGO for me is that you can build anything - this makes it a medium for artistic expression, as well as a creative outlet for both kids and adults. Licensed sets are the antithesis to artistic expression. So much of modern LEGO has become a cycle of "consume product --> get excited for next product --> consume product -> ... ". Obviously you can take licensed sets apart, but that doesn't change the fact that LEGO is marketing itself more as a collectible, rather than a toy that should be played with, taken apart, and reimagined.
"
Your collection features the new Indiana Jones wave, Winnie the Pooh, a near-complete Harry Potter collection, quite a few Star Wars, just about all of the Ninjago dragons. I guess licenses are only a problem if they aren’t the ones appealing directly to you? And I’m sure you frequently take your sets apart to rebuild them…"
I have sets that I am sitting on to sell. Brickset offers custom tags for your collection - I have tags "sell" and "keep". You just can't see them.
@Murdoch17 said:
" @transamman6585 said:
" @WemWem said:
"Frankly just a little tired of 80s nostalgia merchandise these days since there is soooooo much of it. GOONIES in particular is a film I've never cared for and has been merchandised to DEATH in the decades I've been on this planet.
Gizmo is cute, but there's a lot of good Gremlins figures and such already on the market. I definitely prefer using the IDEAS imprint for properties that haven't *already* been done by LEGO previously."
I agree! Let's get to the 90s nostalgia now!"
If It means an Iron Giant gets released, I'm all for the 1990s getting some love!"
Oh, absolutely. I would buy that day one. Before that, if they offered a preorder.
@GrizBe said:
" @PurpleDave: Completely and utterly agree about the BTTF car being the most instantly recognisable movie/tv car when even the stock ones instantly make people think BTTF. Its the same here that even stock ones make people do the pose, and you'll have people with the Flux Capacitor in them even if they've done nothing to the outside. Only other things that comes close is probably Ecto 1 or The Batmobile, but as you said, they need to be modded to have the effect. "
Ecto-1 is a lot more challenging than you’d think. It starts with a fairly uncommon Cadillac base that was bought by another company to convert into an ambulance. When they filmed GB1, they found _three_, which they used for the “hero” car, the stunt/backup car, and the “stock” black version that Ray first drives up in. When it came time to film GB2, I have no idea what happened to the original Ecto-1 cars, but they got completely different cars. I didn’t realize this was the case until I was building 21108, and noticed two photos show different front bumpers (one has lights molded into the middle of the bumper).
Given that even the film crew couldn’t replicate the car from the first movie when producing the sequel, it’s no surprise that many people don’t even try for a matched replica. Instead, you’ll see minivans, compact cars, and trucks painted up to look like the Ecto-1 color scheme more frequently than you’ll see one built on a base that looks vaguely like the real thing.
If they will make Gizmo another stupid unposable statue I wil riot.
Huh, I do wonder what else will arrive from the platform.
@goozle said:
" @CCC said:
" @SonOfDathomir said:
"More licensed collectible slop for the nostalgia trough."
Out of interest, what did you expect would win a competition that was based on 80s TV and movies?"
I didn't pay attention to this contest because I'm not interested in nostalgia bait. My comment was just an observation that LEGO has largely become a vessel for licensed merchandise. These licensed sets for collectors just strike me the wrong way, as most of them are bought by adults who warm their shelves with them, never taking them apart. The appeal of LEGO for me is that you can build anything - this makes it a medium for artistic expression, as well as a creative outlet for both kids and adults. Licensed sets are the antithesis to artistic expression. So much of modern LEGO has become a cycle of "consume product --> get excited for next product --> consume product -> ... ". Obviously you can take licensed sets apart, but that doesn't change the fact that LEGO is marketing itself more as a collectible, rather than a toy that should be played with, taken apart, and reimagined.
"
I mean - I like to do both - to buy neat stuff that I like or build whatever I want. Sometimes the licensed stuff stays on a shelf for a while to catch dust, sometimes it gets taken apart and rebuilt or put back in the box for a while.. But, I also pick up loose bricks constantly, so my family can create whatever they want with them. We like to be creative. The licensed sets give us ideas just as much as any 3-1 creator set does.
@PurpleDave said:
" @GrizBe said:
" @PurpleDave: Completely and utterly agree about the BTTF car being the most instantly recognisable movie/tv car when even the stock ones instantly make people think BTTF. Its the same here that even stock ones make people do the pose, and you'll have people with the Flux Capacitor in them even if they've done nothing to the outside. Only other things that comes close is probably Ecto 1 or The Batmobile, but as you said, they need to be modded to have the effect. "
Ecto-1 is a lot more challenging than you’d think. It starts with a fairly uncommon Cadillac base that was bought by another company to convert into an ambulance. When they filmed GB1, they found _three_, which they used for the “hero” car, the stunt/backup car, and the “stock” black version that Ray first drives up in. When it came time to film GB2, I have no idea what happened to the original Ecto-1 cars, but they got completely different cars. I didn’t realize this was the case until I was building 21108, and noticed two photos show different front bumpers (one has lights molded into the middle of the bumper).
Given that even the film crew couldn’t replicate the car from the first movie when producing the sequel, it’s no surprise that many people don’t even try for a matched replica. Instead, you’ll see minivans, compact cars, and trucks painted up to look like the Ecto-1 color scheme more frequently than you’ll see one built on a base that looks vaguely like the real thing."
There was one at a local convention several years back that was modded from (I think) a late Seventies Cadillac hearse. This was before the 2016 remake, so wasn't inspired by that.
@TheOtherMike said:
" @PurpleDave said:
" @GrizBe said:
" @PurpleDave: Completely and utterly agree about the BTTF car being the most instantly recognisable movie/tv car when even the stock ones instantly make people think BTTF. Its the same here that even stock ones make people do the pose, and you'll have people with the Flux Capacitor in them even if they've done nothing to the outside. Only other things that comes close is probably Ecto 1 or The Batmobile, but as you said, they need to be modded to have the effect. "
Ecto-1 is a lot more challenging than you’d think. It starts with a fairly uncommon Cadillac base that was bought by another company to convert into an ambulance. When they filmed GB1, they found _three_, which they used for the “hero” car, the stunt/backup car, and the “stock” black version that Ray first drives up in. When it came time to film GB2, I have no idea what happened to the original Ecto-1 cars, but they got completely different cars. I didn’t realize this was the case until I was building 21108, and noticed two photos show different front bumpers (one has lights molded into the middle of the bumper).
Given that even the film crew couldn’t replicate the car from the first movie when producing the sequel, it’s no surprise that many people don’t even try for a matched replica. Instead, you’ll see minivans, compact cars, and trucks painted up to look like the Ecto-1 color scheme more frequently than you’ll see one built on a base that looks vaguely like the real thing."
There was one at a local convention several years back that was modded from (I think) a late Seventies Cadillac hearse. This was before the 2016 remake, so wasn't inspired by that."
It's fascinating to see the differences in recognition by location! Here I'd say Ecto-1 isn't widely known or recognised at all. The BTTF DeLorean is of course, although I'd say that's in large part to the films being great where the real life car was somewhat rubbish. For overall film/movie car recognition though, I'd have had to go with the Aston Martin DB5 for the top spot. Doesn't need any mods for people to pretend they're Bond whilst standing near one!
None of that has anything to do with these sets of course. Frankly I'm meh on both. The Goonies isn't a great film IMHO, although the ship might be cool. Gremlins also never really did anything for me. Happy for those that are keen though!
@lordofdragonss said:
"If they will make Gizmo another stupid unposable statue I wil riot."
Just do it indoors, away from any sunward-facing windows.
@danishbricklayer:
See, that was the counter-argument I ran into the last time. Problem is, I can’t tell an Aston Martin from any of a dozen other car brands without checking the nameplate, and I guarantee a ton of other people have the same issue. The _name_ is more recognizable than the physical car (you ask me who drives one, and I can tell you the answer without hesitation). The Lotus Esprit is far more distinct, as, like the DeLorean, it really doesn’t look like anything else that has touched a road. It also helps that _all_ original DeLoreans are the same color, where I’d guess this is not the case with the DB5.
@danishbricklayer said: "...the ship might be cool"
I'm just a bit unsure if anyone are willing to pay ~$300 for what's essentially half a ship. While this is a great MOC I'm not sure if it's a great set as-is, they'll have to do some major changes like shrinking it down and making it convertable to a full ship (similar to 21322 Barracuda Bay).
@whw_iv said:
"Fortunately, these will all be easy passes for me. I'm glad for those who grew up with this stuff and want LEGO incarnations of it all, but I feel like there's a lot of stuff from the 60s, 70s, and 90s that could use some love, too. Huw's original post says it all: "It seems that LEGO thinks it has not produced enough sets based on 1980s TV shows and films…" Alas!"
Stuff from the 60’s??
Even assuming the end of that era - 1969 is 55 years ago ….. so someone who watched / played with toys (did they have many licensed products in the 60’s??) would have to be at least 60 years old now, more likely mid-late 60’s or even 70!
Are there that many AFOL’s of that age running around and browsing Brickset and LEGO stores??
Are they even any decent movies / TV shows from the 60’s that sufficient amount of people still have nostalgia for, 55-64 years later?!…..
@axeleng said:
" @danishbricklayer said: "...the ship might be cool"
I'm just a bit unsure if anyone are willing to pay ~$300 for what's essentially half a ship. While this is a great MOC I'm not sure if it's a great set as-is, they'll have to do some major changes like shrinking it down and making it convertable to a full ship (similar to 21322 Barracuda Bay)."
too bad can't make is 3-1 or 2-1.... "they'll have to do some major changes like shrinking it down and making it convertable to a full ship (similar to 21322 Barracuda Bay)"
wanted make a joke... Barracuda Bay is like half a ship
I do have a lot issues with the Goonies pirate ship.
First off Love ships.... now on to the show...
1. How are they going make sails right old and ghostly pale..
2. Is going be sails?
3. How are they going make boat look all old and worn out...
...I know they got wood stickers, but to put that on whole boat, What a nightmare.
4...... printed wood pieces? Would lego even be bold enough try that
.................................................... I am thinking, be amazing. Be a first,
would show Lego cares about accuracy in sense... close to it, you can only do so much lego...
4a. No way they would do that.
5. Treasure will there be lots treasure. It is a Treasure Pirate ship
If looks like brand new ship 75% sure I will not buy it. a first..
Can not believe I am posting about neg things for pirate ship. That I think going end up a Disaster.
@lemish34 said:
" @whw_iv said:
"Fortunately, these will all be easy passes for me. I'm glad for those who grew up with this stuff and want LEGO incarnations of it all, but I feel like there's a lot of stuff from the 60s, 70s, and 90s that could use some love, too. Huw's original post says it all: "It seems that LEGO thinks it has not produced enough sets based on 1980s TV shows and films…" Alas!"
Stuff from the 60’s??
Even assuming the end of that era - 1969 is 55 years ago ….. so someone who watched / played with toys (did they have many licensed products in the 60’s??) would have to be at least 60 years old now, more likely mid-late 60’s or even 70!
Are there that many AFOL’s of that age running around and browsing Brickset and LEGO stores??
Are they even any decent movies / TV shows from the 60’s that sufficient amount of people still have nostalgia for, 55-64 years later?!…..
"
I could go for sets based on Gunsmoke, Bewitched, Hawaii Five-O, and Bonanza. The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour might be a harder sell.
@yellowcastle said:
" @lemish34 said:
" @whw_iv said:
"Fortunately, these will all be easy passes for me. I'm glad for those who grew up with this stuff and want LEGO incarnations of it all, but I feel like there's a lot of stuff from the 60s, 70s, and 90s that could use some love, too. Huw's original post says it all: "It seems that LEGO thinks it has not produced enough sets based on 1980s TV shows and films…" Alas!"
Stuff from the 60’s??
Even assuming the end of that era - 1969 is 55 years ago ….. so someone who watched / played with toys (did they have many licensed products in the 60’s??) would have to be at least 60 years old now, more likely mid-late 60’s or even 70!
Are there that many AFOL’s of that age running around and browsing Brickset and LEGO stores??
Are they even any decent movies / TV shows from the 60’s that sufficient amount of people still have nostalgia for, 55-64 years later?!…..
"
I could go for sets based on Gunsmoke, Bewitched, Hawaii Five-O, and Bonanza. The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour might be a harder sell.
"
Bewitched be great.. but wouldn't they get hell from customers..."a suburban housewife"
bring woman back early days 50's 60's? 20-'s-40's?
anyways how would they even make set that.
@yellowcastle said:"Are they even any decent movies / TV shows from the 60’s that sufficient amount of people still have nostalgia for, 55-64 years later?!…."
I take it you're not a Trekkie. Yes, someone else has the license, but you asked.
@yellowcastle said:
" @lemish34 said:
" @whw_iv said:
"Fortunately, these will all be easy passes for me. I'm glad for those who grew up with this stuff and want LEGO incarnations of it all, but I feel like there's a lot of stuff from the 60s, 70s, and 90s that could use some love, too. Huw's original post says it all: "It seems that LEGO thinks it has not produced enough sets based on 1980s TV shows and films…" Alas!"
Stuff from the 60’s??
Even assuming the end of that era - 1969 is 55 years ago ….. so someone who watched / played with toys (did they have many licensed products in the 60’s??) would have to be at least 60 years old now, more likely mid-late 60’s or even 70!
Are there that many AFOL’s of that age running around and browsing Brickset and LEGO stores??
Are they even any decent movies / TV shows from the 60’s that sufficient amount of people still have nostalgia for, 55-64 years later?!…..
"
I could go for sets based on Gunsmoke, Bewitched, Hawaii Five-O, and Bonanza. The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour might be a harder sell.
"
Well Thunderbirds is crying out to be done... A whole theme would be FAB! And anything can happen in the next half hour once spectrum is green!
@lemish34 said:
" @whw_iv said:
"Fortunately, these will all be easy passes for me. I'm glad for those who grew up with this stuff and want LEGO incarnations of it all, but I feel like there's a lot of stuff from the 60s, 70s, and 90s that could use some love, too. Huw's original post says it all: "It seems that LEGO thinks it has not produced enough sets based on 1980s TV shows and films…" Alas!"
Stuff from the 60’s??
Even assuming the end of that era - 1969 is 55 years ago ….. so someone who watched / played with toys (did they have many licensed products in the 60’s??) would have to be at least 60 years old now, more likely mid-late 60’s or even 70!
Are there that many AFOL’s of that age running around and browsing Brickset and LEGO stores??
Are they even any decent movies / TV shows from the 60’s that sufficient amount of people still have nostalgia for, 55-64 years later?!…..
"
The Dollars Trilogy (Fistful of dollars - For a few dollars more - The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly), Wild Wild West (NOT THE '90s FILM) was iconic, Get Smart (again, not the modern film) was funny, Star Trek is 100% still a thing today, The Beatles - Yellow Submarine (we need the blue meanies as antagonists to compete with the Sub set!), Mary Poppins, The Love Bug (AKA Herbie), NASA pre-Apollo, Auric Goldfinger's Rolls-Royce from James Bond, possibly more Loony Tunes figs from the latter years, Wacky Races, classic Doctor Who, Scooby-Doo, Batman '66, and so on...
@Murdoch17 said:
" @lemish34 said:
" @whw_iv said:
"Fortunately, these will all be easy passes for me. I'm glad for those who grew up with this stuff and want LEGO incarnations of it all, but I feel like there's a lot of stuff from the 60s, 70s, and 90s that could use some love, too. Huw's original post says it all: "It seems that LEGO thinks it has not produced enough sets based on 1980s TV shows and films…" Alas!"
Stuff from the 60’s??
Even assuming the end of that era - 1969 is 55 years ago ….. so someone who watched / played with toys (did they have many licensed products in the 60’s??) would have to be at least 60 years old now, more likely mid-late 60’s or even 70!
Are there that many AFOL’s of that age running around and browsing Brickset and LEGO stores??
Are they even any decent movies / TV shows from the 60’s that sufficient amount of people still have nostalgia for, 55-64 years later?!…..
"
The Dollars Trilogy (Fistful of dollars - For a few dollars more - The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly), Wild Wild West (NOT THE '90s FILM) was iconic, Get Smart (again, not the modern film) was funny, Star Trek is 100% still a thing today, The Beatles - Yellow Submarine (we need the blue meanies as antagonists to compete with the Sub set!), Mary Poppins, The Love Bug (AKA Herbie), NASA pre-Apollo, Auric Goldfinger's Rolls-Royce from James Bond, possibly more Loony Tunes figs from the latter years, Wacky Races, classic Doctor Who, Scooby-Doo, Batman '66, and so on..."
2001: A Space Odyssey, The Italian Job, It's a Mad, Mad, Mad World, The Pink Panther (film and cartoons), The Jungle Book, One Hundred and One Dalmatians, Planet of the Apes, The Sword in the Stone, Lassie, The Twilight Zone, The Outer Limits, AND MANY, MANY MORE!
@WemWem said:
"Frankly just a little tired of 80s nostalgia merchandise these days since there is soooooo much of it. GOONIES in particular is a film I've never cared for and has been merchandised to DEATH in the decades I've been on this planet.
Gizmo is cute, but there's a lot of good Gremlins figures and such already on the market. I definitely prefer using the IDEAS imprint for properties that haven't *already* been done by LEGO previously."
You said it. Lego isn't supposed to be "Ready Player One" - there is other IP in the world that didn't originate in the 1980s.
@Murdoch17:
I dunno, I could absolutely see a Wild, Wild West movie set that consists solely of Kevin Smith in his standup comedy outfit, and the giant spider mech.
I liked the Thundercat vehicle as the cartoons were played throughout the 80's making impossible not to see. There were plenty of positive comments and it would have made an interesting, different build and cool display. At least it is still popular on Lego Ideas, so may have a 2nd chance.
These aren’t great, but the Goonies R Good Enough.
MEH. I feel like 90s nostalgia is the cool thing right now. Plus out of all the great 80s entertainment, you pick two from pretty much exactly the same genre?
@stickit said:
"MEH. I feel like 90s nostalgia is the cool thing right now. Plus out of all the great 80s entertainment, you pick two from pretty much exactly the same genre? "
Hey, I just found a TMNT Transformer yesterday, so I’m going to have to disagree (even though I prefer the 2003 series to the 1987 version).
@PurpleDave said:
" @stickit said:
"MEH. I feel like 90s nostalgia is the cool thing right now. Plus out of all the great 80s entertainment, you pick two from pretty much exactly the same genre? "
Hey, I just found a TMNT Transformer yesterday, so I’m going to have to disagree (even though I prefer the 2003 series to the 1987 version)."
TMNT Transformer ? where
Just saw ship and back of ship..., changed my mind on it, great goonies set...
For a ship no. , like a 1 sided house. maybe...
@PurpleDave said:
" @lordofdragonss said:
"If they will make Gizmo another stupid unposable statue I wil riot."
Just do it indoors, away from any sunward-facing windows.
@danishbricklayer:
See, that was the counter-argument I ran into the last time. Problem is, I can’t tell an Aston Martin from any of a dozen other car brands without checking the nameplate, and I guarantee a ton of other people have the same issue. The _name_ is more recognizable than the physical car (you ask me who drives one, and I can tell you the answer without hesitation). The Lotus Esprit is far more distinct, as, like the DeLorean, it really doesn’t look like anything else that has touched a road. It also helps that _all_ original DeLoreans are the same color, where I’d guess this is not the case with the DB5."
I see where you're coming from there - but I think it's still somewhat regional. Personally I think that the Aston DB5 is an immediately recognisable car - (and I've never seen one that wasn't silver-grey) - but on the other hand I'd struggle to tell the difference between most American cars simply because we don't really have them here. There's also the cybertruck now which looks somewhat like a 3 year old's drawing of a DeLorean but there we are!
I was rather hoping that TLG would do a speed champ rendition of the Lotus Esprit, but there's still time..
GZ Delusion Bricks! One of the best movies of all times (subjective ofc) is coming to town!