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That strikes me more as the kind of "we can't confirm or deny" comment that is meant to try and avoid followup questions. I think a new Constraction theme is in fact one of many possibilities for this announcement (since, after all, we know that Constraction is still a priority for Lego even with no new themes announced yet). But I definitely don't think it's Bionicle G3 or a continuation of G2 or G1—if it were, Lego would come out and say it to clear up confusion about the theme's cancellation rather than stringing people along with vague teasers. And the wording of the announcement (addressing parents specifically, treating the announcement as something revolutionary, and touting educational opportunities) still sounds more like some sort of media- or tech-related endeavor than an announcement of a new story theme.

It is odd. I've seen some people speculate that perhaps the story would have run with him being a new Toa of Light if the theme were to continue, and his denial of it was part of the reworked ending when the theme's cancellation became inevitable.

Good review. You seem to have missed one aspect of the Spy that makes him one of my favorites, though—his uniform is pretty much a one-to-one recreation of Dash's from the original Alpha Team theme! It almost makes me wish to see more Alpha Team characters get a similar update. Yesterday it struck me how good the armor piece from the Lego Batman Movie Mr. Freeze and Red Hood figures could be for an updated Ogel... Other great easter eggs in this series are the Hiker's map (labeled "Greeble Trail"), the Rogue's brooch (reminiscent of the classic "Wolfpack" heraldry), and the baby's bib (which references the logo for Lego's old pre-Duplo "Quatro" theme).

I can see what would lead people to think it's a Bionicle teaser (after all, G2 was teased in a similarly vague way and at least in my circle of friends several Bionicle fans and designers have shared it), but I don't think it's Bionicle. The description ("an awesome new play experience that boosts your child’s creativity!") makes it sound more like something brand-new, possibly some sort of digital or trans-media endeavor. If it is something we've heard of, my best guesses would be either the Lego Life app (which is in beta in some parts of the world but has yet to get a worldwide release) or perhaps something related to the BrickHeadz (possibly something related to the VR Android App, which launched recently to little fanfare). Of course, it could just as easily be something we haven't heard of, and some sort of Constraction theme is a definite possibility given the lack of news surrounding that product category. But I'm not sure... the teaser doesn't exactly sound like it's promoting your typical action- and story-heavy constraction theme.

Excuse me? That's Gordon, if anyone (and even then it's not a perfect match).

My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic - A revered leader is struck down by their jealous sibling. When all seems lost a team of six heroes goes forth to stop the usurper and save the realm. Moana - "♪ Takua, make way, make way ♪ Takua it's time you knew ♪ The village of Mata Nui's all you need ♪" Can't think of any more right now, but more might come to me.

But water is liquid and ice is solid. The elements of Ice, Water, and Air all control the same substance, just in different states (solid, liquid, gas). Um... air is very definitely a different substance than water. Mind you, a Toa of Air could conceivably control clouds/steam by manipulating the air around it, but that doesn't really count as "controlling water" any more than a Toa of Earth creating an earthquake that formed a tidal wave.

Personally I'm a fan of a team of six, in part due to how easily it can be split. A team of six can pair up into three groups of two, or split into two groups of three. Growing up, the usual roster of six sets allowed me to split most sets evenly between myself and my two brothers. That's something that doesn't work quite as well with groups of four, five, or seven (excepting seventh members like Takanuva that typically occupy a different price range or product category).

You know who else would probably be psyched for Lego Metal Gear? Hideo Kojima. Not only did he use a minifigure avatar on Twitter for a while (actually designed for him by the team at Warner Bros. and Lego responsible for the Lego video games), but he has talked at length about using Lego to design the levels for the original Metal Gear Solid! Unfortunately, both of those themes will probably never happen because of Lego's reluctance to license M-rated games (which is the main reason why Halo went with Mega Bloks instead). The closest we might get is the Ultra Agents set 70164 Hurricane Heist, which not only took visual inspiration from Metal Gears for its bulky, militaristic flying machine, but even included a Metal Gear-style codec conversation on the windscreen!

Unfortunately, Super Mario Bros. is currently licensed by K'nex (the sets and figs are mediocre at best and I feel Lego could do much better, but until that licensing agreement ends I doubt Lego will get a crack at it). And I don't know if we'd be likely to see Metroid except possibly in the context of a larger Nintendo theme, considering both the slightly more violent and mature subject matter of the series as well as the fact that it's a fairly niche series that has gone without an unambiguous hit for quite some time. In terms of Nintendo themes, I think the one with the most potential currently would be The Legend of Zelda, considering that theme's global popularity, the imminent release of a highly anticipated title, a provable audience by virtue of the many highly-supported Ideas projects that have come and gone, and of course, the fact that the franchise is not currently licensed out to any other building toy manufacturers.

Look at it this way, though—the rate of violent crime is pretty much zero! There aren't even any guns!

Lego is celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Technic theme next year with a special printed beam in every set. But 40 is a heck of a bigger milestone than 15, particularly considering that unlike Bionicle, the Technic theme has continued mostly uninterrupted since its inception. Conversely, the 40th anniversary of Lego trains went mostly uncelebrated this year apart from the annual Lego employee gift. Like Bionicle, that probably has to do with the fact that the theme is much less popular now than it was back in those days, with only one train set this year and many years in the intervening time that went without any train sets at all.

OMG, that's hilarious. I had completely forgotten about that filter, but it chose to manifest itself in one of the greatest ways possible. Now I'm picturing actual "BZP Lovers' Suites". Like, private forums for the surprisingly large number of couples who have found each other through BZPower. Completely impractical, but a fun mental image nonetheless.

There's a sort of irony in the fact that while the 2015 Bionicle reboot only lasted four waves, the 2015 Pirates reboot only lasted a single wave. No wonder they couldn't stand up to Tahu.

Eraser isn't actually a new villain. The writers are really digging deep into Batman lore with this one!

Yes, Spyrius.org is great. My only issue with them is that they don't actually list where those powers were originally sourced from (important if for whatever reason you want to limit which powers you scan based on their availability). For that, this Twitter account is one of the best resources I've found.

If I had to pick one single mistake, it'd be Greg's decision to attempt to continue the story after the theme's end rather than focusing on tying up any necessary loose ends beforehand. Plot points were not just left hanging in the theme's final years, but new plot threads were actually introduced even when the decision to draw the theme to a close had already been made and there was little time left to bring them to fruition. In fact, I might even say that the serials in general were not the best decision. Perhaps they helped from a promotion standpoint (especially as the number of books published each year dwindled and certain sets like store exclusives had to be promoted through other channels), but in general I felt that the serials were weaker than the main story and the tangential stories they told would mostly be better off either ignored or folded into the main series.

The Elves dragons do have a bit of that sort of variety, with two standard wing sizes (in addition to the brick-built wings of the queen dragon) and two standard head sizes (the smaller head used for most of the dragons as well as a larger one for the queen dragon). I'm sure that the wings in particular might continue to find use in future dragons, even ones in other themes. Speaking of those dragons, one interesting fact that's not well-known is that they also share a standardized jaw connection with a few of the Legends of Chima constraction figures! Obviously not all combinations of those look great due to the varying jaw sizes and shapes, but they can be mixed and matched nonetheless.

Actually, it does. Thanks a bunch! My reasoning for the lower price has more to do with the fact that I am running out of space to keep stuff, so something smaller, yet effective is what I'm after. Your insight is most appreciated. One set that I was eyeing before posting this was the Aero Striker V2. What are your thoughts on that one? The Aero-Striker V2 is definitely a nice looking set, and like a few of the others I mentioned includes a knight, squirebot, and villain (in this case, a winged Ash Attacker). In terms of functionality, it's probably one of the most playable models at that price point, considering that it basically functions like a working, swooshable handheld crossbow. Build-wise, it's not too shabby either, with a nice blend of Technic and System and some great details like the jet intakes formed from castle wall panels. The only reason it didn't end up on my list was that I was unsure whether its color scheme (with green accents in addition to the blues, greys, and Trans. Fluor. Reddish Orange shared by other Nexo Knights sets) would be up your alley if you were looking for a single, iconic Nexo Knights set. But if you're okay with that, then it'd be a fine choice.

Just let people dream. Sometimes they come true. Sure, people can dream. But picking a date out of a hat at random and asking if that's when Bionicle's coming back doesn't make for a substantive discussion topic. On YouTube, I suppose it doesn't matter whether you actually have anything valuable to say as long as you can get views. But that's not how BZPower operates, nor should it be. There are already two other topics on the first page of this subforum for people to share their thoughts about the likelihood of a hypothetical G3, so I don't see what a topic like this that starts with a baseless assumption adds to the discussion, besides elevating one member's voice above the rest of the crowd.

Interesting question! Clay's Rumble Blade is pretty much at the top of the suggested price range, but considering that Clay is arguably the main character of the theme and that his color scheme is the closest to standard of the main knight characters, it might be a good choice. It, like many of the Nexo Knights vehicles, is inspired by medieval weaponry, and separates into multiple vehicles, which is always fun. It also includes an Ash Attacker (one of the most distinctive generic monster varieties in the theme) along with not one but two squirebots. It's far from your only option, though. The King's Mech is cheaper at $30, and is not only a great Nexo Knights set but a fantastic mech in general (one of the best ones Lego's made, IMO). It includes a fancy golden-armored King Halbert figure along with a King's Squirebot, and has great articulation. If you're in the market for something bigger, The Black Knight Mech is still within your price range at $40, and features the young knight Robin, the snake-tailed Whiparella, a King's Squirebot, and an Ash Attacker (though personally I prefer the shaping, colors, and improved articulation of the smaller King's Mech). If you want something decidedly more villainous, Beast Master's Chaos Chariot is not a bad choice. Not only is the chariot a fairly creative villain vehicle (pulled by two giant Pac-Man-esque Globlins), but the set also features a hover horse (one of five such standardized-but-interesting builds included in the theme for the five main knights). Figure-wise, it includes Macy, the theme's only female knight, and while Beast Master himself is less distinctive than some of the other lava monsters in terms of his design it also features a fair number of his tiny "globlin" minions. This set also includes one of the evil books that can be collected in the theme, unlike the three aforementioned sets. Unfortunately, for a "Castle theme", there aren't a lot of actual structures and fortifications to choose from, particularly at your desired price point. If that's what you're most interested in, Merlok's Library 2.0 is pretty much your only option. It features three figures and an evil book, though the set as a whole is more interesting when paired with the much larger Fortrex. Those are some of the best suggestions I can come up with. Of course, if you aren't picky about what you get, it could be worth waiting a little to see if discounts on this year's sets bring some of the larger sets down to your price range. Hope this helps!

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I think the main reason for that is that themes that allow for a diverse range of set types tend to perform better than themes that focus almost entirely on one type of set. For instance, the popularity of the Ninjago theme, which features dragons, mechs, temples, ruins, and plenty of other ground and air vehicles, is probably due in no small part to having something that appeals to pretty much everyone. Elves, which focused its second year on dragons, still offered plenty of sets based on castles, villages, and other sorts of settings. Conversely, Exo-Force, which had a few bases and ground vehicles but otherwise focused predominantly on humanoid mechs, seems to have been less successful, possibly because its appeal was largely limited to mech fans. A theme focused exclusively on dragons might run into similar issues.

Haven't watched the video (not keen on doing so with a title like that)... but you are aware BZP still has rules about profanity?

I mean, I haven't really been taking this topic seriously at all, but price-per-piece ratio isn't a good measure for sets like BIONICLE. The pieces vary in size and complexity far too much. Blindly comparing price-per-piece ratios without considering what the pieces actually are is meaningless. Well, it is a fair point. Sets packaged in boxes (including the G1 titans and pretty much all the G2 sets) DO generally have better price-per-piece ratios than sets in canisters, because canisters are very expensive to produce compared to folded cardboard, which in turn reduces the number of parts that can be included at a given price point. LimeFlavoredLibertarian is really just proving why boxes are a better choice.