The return of the movie maker set

Interesting, could be nice for kids to use for stop motion animation.

I wonder if you could fit an iPad on the stand.

Does it work with android?

+cucumber That is so true! In fact, I'm working on stop-motion and this would definitely help. If I were interested, which is on hold until I can get more details.

Also, I highly doubt that an iPad can fit on that stand.

I wanted the original Studio set when I was a kid! Never got it, but seeing this brings back a lot of nostalgia

According a comment on Facebook from a guy in Singapore, its set number is 6181406.

I was a big fan of the Lego Studios back in the day. Really this is just a stand for your camera/phone, and hardly a movie making set, but interesting still.

Looks nice. I've done stop-motion for a long time now, but this doesn't really appeal to me because its more of a beginners set. However, I do know a lot of people who have wanted something to hold their phone when making a stop-motion, and that stand looks pretty solid. Although I think 35 dollars is too much, considering that it comes with 152 pieces and a minifigure that's appeared in a billion other sets.

I am excited. Anything to help make stop motion more appealing to younger kids. Like xboxtravis I always wanted and never got the studio set...

Isn't "Bricksworld Price Tag" is from Singapore right? Meaning the price is in SGD$34.90.

That name seems like a mouthful but the set is nice yet the previous one had more minifigures at least.

$35 for 150 pieces is reasonable...?? For a phone stand and a cardboard backdrop? Nuh-uh.

Not gonna lie, I think I would only purchase this for the Phone stand and modify it potentially.

Hey, maybe this means they'll make a new stop-motion app. They discontinued their stop-motion app a little while back, unfortunately.

For me, this is just weird vanity. Not my piece of cake at all. I wish they wouldn't try too many strange things...

it's interesting, but i'm not the fan of making movies so not for me. But it's nice to see that system again since years, the price is also great.

Making stop motion lego films is a great and fun project for kids, but I don't yet see how this product is very unique/helpful with that... you can already do that with your phone/computer + existing software - this doesn't seem to add much. But maybe it will appeal to some who are looking for an "out of the box" way to get started with stop motion. My daughter already has fun making stop motion movies with her dolls/sculpey creations and homemade backdrops.

Could be a nice gateway thing indeed for people who haven't tried stop motion before. Having a stable stand that can be moved smoothly seems like a big part of the battle. Someone who already has the ideas and confidence to achieve that on their own won't need this set, but it's probably not aimed at them either...

Boo, no software? This will be a great source set for Batman figs when it goes on deep discount (*Sarcasm*).

Does anyone use great smartphone stop motion software, especially one that''s free?

I managed to get the original studios set some time in 2004 for less than 50% of the price. The camera was a week point (still very good at that time) and exported movies had unfortunately resolution only 160x120. However it was fun and the editing software was very user friendly (for kids).

I have a feeling I will go back to stop-motion. Especially because I got the Lego Animation Book (http://brickset.com/sets/ISBN1593277415-1/The-LEGO-Animation-Book-Make-Your-Own-LEGO-Movies!) as a Christmas gift - and this set can be a nice motivation to really get into it.

Meh. I could probably build a stand myself given the instructions... wait a minute, that's a great idea! But if this stand passes design standards and rotates around, it's probably better than anything I could come up with.

I wonder if TLG will sue us for making Lego movies...

The studios set came with a LOT of specialized parts. However, most people didn't have readily available cameras back then, either. I can see the advent of the camera phone rendering a Lego camera useless.

If this is available in mass-market, then I may buy it on clearance. Probably not before.

Well, this is a first. A new set that appears in the wild here earlier than rest of the world. :)

BTW, this photo was taken at the Bricks World Lego Certified Shop in Ngee Ann City.

Seems like a bust without any included stop-motion software...

Just to let you all know The original photo and post is from Brickfinder and the link is here:

https://www.facebook.com/Brickfinder/posts/590580617809299:0

The photo in this post is taken in Singapore at Bricks World Lego Certified Store in Orchard Ngee Ann City.

What I found very peculiar is the missing Set number and the overall twisted shape of the box.

Its most probably priced around usd$15 to usd$20. Assuming it follows the other pricing patterns of the Lego Batman Movie sets.

Also, The set number is : 853650 / Sap: 6181406

"Now of course everyone has a smartphone" Aww, nuts! >..O

I'm sure that stand is strong enough to hold my DSLR though, right? ... right? >.O

I expect we will see some MOC's of the Statue of Justice fairly soon?
An official big fig version would be awesome.

I'm not such a fan of the set especially when that price gets translated to £35, but the idea is good for the next generation of animators?
Although some kind of Lego CGI making set would probably do better?

Spider-Man Action Studio! I still have that somewhere around. The studio series was just too early for it's own good. Cardboard backgrounds, really? Not brick build ones?

Why so expensive? It's only one hundred fifty pieces but thirty five dollars? As a stop motion animator, this isn't really worth it. I hope they continue the new studio line, I might be interested in some sets.

I don't see what people are griping about regarding the lack of included software. While Lego's own free movie maker app is no longer available, there are plenty of others that range from cheap to free. Are they necessarily all the best or most professional? Of course not. But this set isn't really for AFOLs who are trying to put together high-quality Brickfilms—it's for kids who may not have made any sort of movie before, Lego or not, and want to give it a shot. With that in mind, the low price of this set and compatibility with standard smart devices should make this quite successful.

I do like the smartphone stand as well as the large backdrop and stage, and the clear piece for positioning the fig is handy for those who don't already have one. But I am a little disappointed that, unlike the Lego Studios sets, not much seems to be included in the way of props or set dressing. Perhaps that's to encourage kids to use it along with other existing Lego Batman Movie sets.

HD pic here

https://m.facebook.com/BricksWorld/

Would be nice if they offered a version with a camera for people who don't already have one or a smart phone.

Misnomer in terms of a movie maker set. Picture backdrop and camera stand seems a more appropriate title.

Should be $14.99.

Hey Huw, do you know if it will work with Windows Phone? Some LEGO apps do, some don't.