Hapori Tohu Posted November 21, 2011 Share Posted November 21, 2011 Keen-eyed Gatanui has spotted a new section on the Ninjago website - a <a href="http://ninjago.lego.com/en-us/World/Videos/movies-musicvideo-360633.aspx" target="offsite">music video for The Weekend Whip</a>, a song by The Fold promoting Ninjago. That reminded me that LEGO had actually provided the song file to Ambassadors a little while ago, so if you enjoy it you can grab it <a href=" " target="offsite">right here</a>. It's a catchy little tune, and a funny video, so check it out! View the full article Quote News Forums Q&A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zarohum Posted November 21, 2011 Share Posted November 21, 2011 Mildly cheesy lyrics, but I'm glad we can finally hear the whole thing. I was more or less slightly entertained for a moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larnuu Posted November 21, 2011 Share Posted November 21, 2011 I actually like the song, but her's my review on the video.Pros:.The kid was about the right age to be a fan of the series, you know, some where around the age of 8-10..Song's not half bad..Kai costume is pretty cool and if i owned one, i would keep it and possibly wear it at BrickFest..For what it was, it wasn't too kiddy, it just is just a boy having a good time..The band didn't look like they were TRYING to be kid friendly. What i mean by that is that some time when a band sings in a music video for something like this they seemed kinda corny, but these guys didn't. In fact, if i met these guys i wouldn't have a problem hanging out with them (probably because i play a instrument).Cons:.Well, the kid is not really the age you would expect him to dress up as a character and play in his yard pretending to be the character..He didn't have any friends in the video, i kinda felt like this was the nerdy kid from school that really is the ONLY one interested in Lego Bricks and pokemon and not shooting video games and foot ball and thus having no real friends at school (the story of my 3rd grade year)..I didn't really get the part where he he ended up singing with the band, was it like his brother singing in the garage or something..I would have been real cool if lego did do some part where he did do spinjitzu at some part but then again, might have made it too kiddy if done wrong..re-used clips from the tv show wan't the best choice ever imo.Little easter egg: There is a Stormer2.0 in the kid's room. Quote Nacuu's Slow Dance!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V.M.Torious 4.0 Posted November 21, 2011 Share Posted November 21, 2011 I just listened to the song recently, and I totally like it! But the only problem is that, to me, it didn't fit with the whole Ninjago theme, and it sounded more like a theme song to a Nickelodeon live-action sitcom. Nevertheless that song hasn't changed a single thing about Ninjago! ~ VM0111 Quote Vakama Montana's Chronicles: The Official Blog of V.M.Torious 4.0! BZP Member V.M.Torious 4.0 (formerly Vakama Montana0111), a.k.a. Lego Club/MLN Member Vakama4688. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WriterofReapers Posted November 21, 2011 Share Posted November 21, 2011 Best and worst part: when the kid walked into his room. I was immediately struck with both respect for the kid, and total jealousy in that he had all the dragons. ...Seriously though, if I was that kid I would probably want all those sets as payment for being in the commercial. Hopefully he did get them... Quote ◇ Lacertus ◇ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aanchir Posted November 21, 2011 Share Posted November 21, 2011 The one thing I disliked about this video was the choreography. Specifically, the "ninja moves" the kid used tended to be slow and stealthy, which might work in other ninja-related intellectual properties but not Ninjago, where the focus is fast-paced action and wild spinning. Since the fast-paced nature of the theme is reflected by the song it sort of seemed at odds with the slow, determined actions seen in the video.Chances are the reason for this is just not having the most experienced child actor for the job. But it's not like I would expect perfection from a live-action music video advertising a toy line and cartoon series. It was still plenty enjoyable just by virtue of the awesome Kai costume and of course the song itself with all its saturday-morning-cartoon majesty. Quote Latest MOC: PAIGE (Prototype Artificial Intelligence, Gynoid Expression) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Protodite Karzahni Posted November 21, 2011 Share Posted November 21, 2011 That was alright, I guess. Really reminds me of Bionicle and how they used a song every now and then for adverts. It really makes me wonder why Lego didn't attempt this with Hero Factory, as it's clear now they don't think it's a bad marketing idea. I'm not saying we need Cryoshell, Artakha no, why spoil their good name? But just something would be preferable. As long as it isn't rap.Also, that kid is the worst ninja. I can quite clearly see him right there. Quote I wrote stories once. They were okay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DragonofWind Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 (edited) Best and worst part: when the kid walked into his room. I was immediately struck with both respect for the kid, and total jealousy in that he had all the dragons. ...Seriously though, if I was that kid I would probably want all those sets as payment for being in the commercial. Hopefully he did get them... I own all the dragons. And the link to the song is to the original, the new video is slightly different. An example of this is that it doesn't go "Ninja... go! go" at the begining of the new one. It's still an awsome song though. Edited November 22, 2011 by DragonofWind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~garnira returns~ Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 man, i wish i had a disappearing costume! Quote "Copy and paste me into your sig! The shadows command you!" ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)#tumaislove,tumaislife Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bambi Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 Might check it out, but I doubt I will. A song promoting a Lego theme doesn't sound all that great. Quote [my blog] [custom emotes] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aanchir Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 Might check it out, but I doubt I will. A song promoting a Lego theme doesn't sound all that great.So I take it you didn't like any of the songs Cryoshell wrote for BIONICLE? Quote Latest MOC: PAIGE (Prototype Artificial Intelligence, Gynoid Expression) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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