Hapori Tohu Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 You might have noticed in our Toy Fair coverage that there were no new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles sets announced for this year. My guess is that this press release, announcing that Mattel and Nickelodeon have partnered up to create Turtles-themed Mega Bloks in 2016, might have something to do with it. We've seen licensing go back and forth before, but this one is really interesting as I thought the LEGO TMNT sets were generally pretty solid. It will be interesting to see what the sets that come out end up looking like. View the full article Quote News Forums Q&A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toa Smoke Monster Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Its a shame that we won't be getting anymore TMNT Lego sets in the forseeable future. They looked like they were cool sets. Quote Everyone is one choice away from being the bad guy in another person's story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiderus Prime Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 I starting to think that Nick don't care for Lego at all. Quote Twitter | deviantART | Spring.Me | Youtube | Facebook |List of Blue Phantom Stories|Nintendo Network ID: spiderusprime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jobber Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 This is 100% Lego's fault. It's what happens when you don't pay the bills. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
masterchirox580 Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 This is 100% Lego's fault. It's what happens when you don't pay the bills.What? Lego weren't paying Nick? Where does it say that? Quote It's time to move on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rahkshi Lalonde Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 (edited) "The Turtles license, Waste it!" buy seriously, this is upsetting, isnce the turtles sets were pretty good-looking and i sorta doubt any block-based-building company could hit the standards for set design LEGo did. :0 Edited February 26, 2015 by Rahkshi Lalonde 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xccj Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Well, doesn't bother me because I was never really a fan. Last years models looked decent enough construction wise, but the first year's release was pretty pathetic, build-wise. Maybe they improved in the second year, but not enough to keep the license... not that Mattel can do any better, really. 2 Quote My BZPower Stories Dark Core--Kulagi's Kanoka--A Shadow's Contrivance--Mystery on Keli-Nui--BZ-Koro: To Bring Back Bionicle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moku Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Well, I never did care for the ninja turtles, but seeing Megabloks getting another brand sucks, seeing how abysmally they've treated the Spongebob license... 1 Quote BZPRPG Profiles Nekka Banar Moku Savok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aanchir Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 I starting to think that Nick don't care for Lego at all. This is 100% Lego's fault. It's what happens when you don't pay the bills. The Bone-Snatcher is closer to the real story here. If LEGO had wanted to renew the TMNT license I'm sure they would have. As it is, though, I think they decided it just wasn't getting the numbers they wanted, same as with Spongebob Squarepants and various other Nickelodeon licenses that they've willingly let slide. The sets for this theme were good but I was never a fan of the franchise myself, so I'm not broken up about the LEGO Group's contract expiring. 1 Quote Latest MOC: PAIGE (Prototype Artificial Intelligence, Gynoid Expression) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jobber Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 I remember those Sponge Bob sets, they were pretty cool for what they're worth. I wish Lego would revive the license for those again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyichir Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 I remember those Sponge Bob sets, they were pretty cool for what they're worth. I wish Lego would revive the license for those again. Unfortunately, Mega Bloks snatched that one up as well, like they tend to do with most licenses Lego rejects. In any case, I'll be keeping an eye out to see if any of the Ninja Turtles sets go on clearance in the coming year. I'm not a Turtles fan, but some of those sets had fantastic parts so if there's a steep enough sale I might pick some up. 2 Quote Formerly Lyichir: Rachira of Influence Aanchir's and Meiko's brother Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rahkshi Lalonde Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 (edited) Unfortunately, Mega Bloks snatched that one up as well, like they tend to do with most licenses Lego rejects. Somehow, i find this hilarious to tihnk about. Edited February 26, 2015 by Rahkshi Lalonde 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sybre Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 LEGO lost the license? The license lost its luck when it left the legendary LEGO for little loopy losers who lack lives and ladies. Okay, that's enough "L" words for me! I think Mega Bloks actually had a TMNT license back in 2003 or so. They had little barrels of that green ooze stuff. :3 3 Quote mindeth the cobwebs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
masterchirox580 Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 I wonder if they gave up the license so they could make the star wars action figures (I believe they couldn't for a while due to some sort of legal dispute with one of their rivals). Quote It's time to move on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aanchir Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 I wonder if they gave up the license so they could make the star wars action figures (I believe they couldn't for a while due to some sort of legal dispute with one of their rivals).Nah, nothing to do with that. LEGO's dispute over Star Wars figures was with Hasbro, whereas Mega Bloks is owned by Mattel. And anyway, even Hasbro wouldn't make a trade like that. Star Wars action figures are one of their most lucrative licenses (just as Star Wars building toys are for LEGO), whereas TMNT building toys would be small potatoes by comparison. 4 Quote Latest MOC: PAIGE (Prototype Artificial Intelligence, Gynoid Expression) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
masterchirox580 Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 I wonder if they gave up the license so they could make the star wars action figures (I believe they couldn't for a while due to some sort of legal dispute with one of their rivals).Nah, nothing to do with that. LEGO's dispute over Star Wars figures was with Hasbro, whereas Mega Bloks is owned by Mattel. And anyway, even Hasbro wouldn't make a trade like that. Star Wars action figures are one of their most lucrative licenses (just as Star Wars building toys are for LEGO), whereas TMNT building toys would be small potatoes by comparison. Oh right, I must admit I'd find it pretty funny if Mattel think this will get them anywhere in terms of competing with lego, mega bloks were able to get the licenses for Halo, COD, WOW and still aren't able to put a dent into legos profits and popularity. 2 Quote It's time to move on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toaraga Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 I'm somewhat sad about this. I like TMNT, but the price for most of the sets was more than I felt like paying. And the turtles in the sets based on the movie just seemed a bit awkward to me. I'm glad I got one of each of the turtles while I did though (what I really wanted out of the line). I'll have to keep my eyes open for clearance, etc. myself. ©1984-2015 Toaraga EAM Quote COT Official Topics | Trade References | COT RPG Guidelines | Truth | A Naming Day Carol | Stars Review The trouble with the status quo is that it keeps changing."College dropout, Shego: they let me in; I let myself out." -Dr. Drakken No great feat was ever accomplished by those who gave into fear or caved under pressure. Earthquakes in many places.|| Busy with life Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
General Scales Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 Not surprised. This kind of stuff has been happening quite a bit. Quote Big time Kudley fan, forever T.U.F.F. Puppy fan!I'm mostly known as FoxsDumbSeriesMaker on other websites, but here, I'm usually known as General Scales! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishers64 Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 *Lego CEO gets out with his collection of turtles* *gets pulled over by the police* "Sorry, sir, we're going to have to revoke your turtle license. You've had too many ninja offenses." Quote Hero Factory RPG | Bionicle Mafia XXIX: Storyline & Theories Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bricko Botface Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 Unfortunately, Mega Bloks snatched that one up as well, like they tend to do with most licenses Lego rejects. Somehow, i find this hilarious to tihnk about. Yes... let's make all of our biggest themes Lego rejects. Yes... that will definitely put us on top. Quote "All magic comes with a price, dearie!" -The Dark One I'm known on the LMB's as Brickobotface, Teh Dark One is merely a fad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHTrilogy Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 Traitors! Quote ~ CHTrilogy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wazdakka Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 Never cared for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, so this doesn't bother me. Quote Steam Name: Toa Hahli Mahri. Xbox Live Gamertag: Makuta. Minecraft Username: ThePoohster.Wants: 2003 Jaller (from Jaller and Gukko), Exo-Toa, Turaga Nuju, Turaga Vakama, Shadow Kraata, Axonn, Brutaka, Vezon & Fenrakk, Nocturn, ORANGE FIKOU.I got rid of my picture, are you happy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyichir Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 Unfortunately, Mega Bloks snatched that one up as well, like they tend to do with most licenses Lego rejects. Somehow, i find this hilarious to tihnk about. Yes... let's make all of our biggest themes Lego rejects. Yes... that will definitely put us on top. The thing is, Mega Bloks doesn't need to be on top to turn a profit, in part due to being just one brand owned by a larger company (Mattel), but also because their lower emphasis on quality reduces their operating costs. A theme that underperforms for Lego can become very profitable in Mega Bloks' hands. And in the case of themes that Lego rejects outright on content grounds (such as Halo), Mega Bloks can satisfy the demand that Lego won't. I've actually been mildly impressed by what they've done with the Spongebob license. Their looser approach to set design has allowed Mega Bloks to release sets of subjects Lego themselves avoided (such as the Invisible Boatmobile, which would not have been a very practical model for a Lego set due both to requiring an excessive number of transparent parts and being an almost entirely monochrome model). Of course, the quality is still sub-par, as I discovered when I recently happened to visit Toys R Us during a Mega Bloks Spongebob building event—the parts were much better looking than the Mega Bloks of my childhood, with much more consistent colors, but the clutch power still varied wildly to the point where fitting some parts together was a chore and others would fall apart if you looked at them wrong. And that event also highlighted the disparity between the two companies' public profiles—unlike Lego building events which result in a packed store regardless of what set or theme is being promoted, the attendance for this Mega Bloks event was pitiful, with almost no participants and plenty of sets left almost an hour after the event had been scheduled to start. I guess I rambled there for a bit. But whatevs. I don't discuss clone brands a lot, so when the discussion comes up I have a lot to share. 1 Quote Formerly Lyichir: Rachira of Influence Aanchir's and Meiko's brother Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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