Hapori Tohu Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 I have to admit, I did not see this one coming. A decade after the movie adaptation of the Fellowship of the Ring hit the silver screen, LEGO and Warner Brothers have teams up to release Lord of the Rings and Hobbit sets. This is some amazing news and I'm sure there are going to be a ton of happy fans today. I know I'm one of them. I sincerely look forward to Toy Fair in a couple months where hopefully we'll get our first glimpse at these sets. There's a target="offsite">teaser site up now, and you can read on for the full press release. View the full article Quote News Forums Q&A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toa of Nerds Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 Three words: Best. Idea. Ever.Why didn't Lego think of this sooner? I really want to see a Helm's Deep set, as well as Bilbo's hobbit hole. Oh, and Aragorn's epic undead army. Those minifigs will be sweet.-don't touch my pocket protector Quote Three great comedies at one low, low price....NOTHING! Kicking the Bucket (archived)Three late-middle age matoran think of something they want to do before they kick the bucket. Choose Your Own Bionicle Adventure (archived)Navigate your way through a myriad of meaningless choices as you try to not make a fool of yourself in perhaps the only comedy ever written almost entirely in spoiler tags. Useless BZP Junk that you Must Have!!!Get to your phone, whip out your credit card, and prepare to buy some useless BZPower related junk that has no benefit on society except that you want it!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klak Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 Wow. This is going to be awesome! I can't wait to see how the sets turn out! Quote My Comedies: The Krika Show (Season 1)The Krika Show Season 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuju Metru Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 This sure complicates things for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManiacToaLaco Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 Yes.YES.YYYEEESSSSSSSSSS!!!!Next stop: a video game on the movies and The Hobbit.Life is good today.MTL Quote Transonicle Transonicle 2: Revenge of Icarax Transonicle Re-Mastered Edition Transonicle 3: The Ultimate DoomAlso, check the BZP comedy wiki for all your Transonicle, and other comedy, needs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Let's Henshin! Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 First of yes, now I can have minifigs of LEGOlas and Aragorn.Second, a few seconds after reading the post I immediately thought of the project Nuju Metru was doing. Hey look on the brightside, now you can claim you inspired Lego to make LOTR sets XD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Takatu Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 My reaction, more or less. Wondering if I they're going to release an uber-expensive set of Minas Tirith or something... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phyoohrii Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 Aw man. This is just about the coolest idea ever. Oh, to be young again, I would totally enjoy this, when I spent my money on such incredible things. Alas, those days are behind me, too many years too late, I'm afraid. But yeah, this is completely awesome. Quote crickety man.....good nigh t lonk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bionicle Guru Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 Yeah, you know I'm excited. I've more or less anticipated this day for years. Lego better deliver the goods with more gusto than they did for Pirates of the Caribbean. LotR should rival, even surpass, Star Wars sets in terms of awesomeness and design. I can't wait to see what June 2012 holds in store for us with these new sets. Quote RIP BORNICLE 2004 - 2011 "There are a thousand ways I could bore you...and only 942 of them will put you to sleep. Permanently" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obsessionist Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 Oh boy, this is so win, it's amazing. I may just have to buy all of these sets. Sure, I'll probably have to take out a loan, but it'll be worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xon Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 This has made my day. This could be fantastic on so many levels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Takanuinuva Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 This sure complicates things for me.Ya talk about ironic and coincidence Quote I am Takanui Nuva. The Toa Nuva of Light I also go by Baron Von Brickenstein AFOL, Gamer and overall nice person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Joe Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 OHYES! Epic on so many levels! Actually, in my opinion, this has the potential to be bigger than Star Wars if done right. I can just see an ultimate collectors edition of Mina's Tirith. Weathertop will be exquisite, and THE ENTS!!! I almost forgot the ENTS! Quote My Old comics, Of Hedgehogs and Lego Bricks - My Epic, Hero Factory: The Biosteel ChroniclesTrifecta! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cobui Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 (edited) *SQUEE* Edited December 17, 2011 by Cobui Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UltraHau Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 (edited) Though I don't follow LOTR much, I must say this is pretty cool. Yes.YES.YYYEEESSSSSSSSSS!!!!Were you quoting M. Bison by any chance? (unlikely, but I'll ask nonetheless) Edited December 17, 2011 by UltraHau Quote Every moment gives us a chance to become more than what we are.-Ryu, Street Fighter III: 3rd Strike: Fight for the FutureNot luck. It's what you do that makes you a hero.-Kopaka Nuva, MoLI have but one destiny.-Takanuva, MoL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Visaru Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 Fist Pump!!!I never thought I'd see lego do this! I thought Lord of the Rings was too adult, too serious, too violent, but Lego's making Lord of the rings sets! Yes!!Elves and Dwarves and Aragorn and Ents, and Sauron and Gandalf and that Rohan armor and orcs... I might start seriously buying some sets here. Wow.Sadly, I have a bad feeling the sets will be as exciting and good as the Pirates of the Caribbean sets, and last just as long. Quote -------------- Tarrok | Korzaa | Verak | Kirik -------------- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TinkerTech Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 I am officially excited. It doesn't hurt that I just watched Return of the King. My mom jokes that we won't get any elves though. Y'know, cause he's Legolas. (Lego-less. Legolas. Get it? Yeah. Blame my mom.)I just can't wait for next June.EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE! Quote Defy Expectations Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devorath Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 I hope NZ gets a bit of a better deal, seeing as they were filmed here. Perhaps a NZ exclusive set or the sets being released earlier here? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markyman20 Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 I remember asking Greg about this years ago and he said that Lego didn't have license, but now they do! This is what I've been waiting for! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeluNumber1 Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 This is gonna drain my wallet, big time. But expenses are needed to enjoy lego, I guess. Quote Why are orange and black such a good color Combination ? Purple is pretty, and so is blue. Pink hurts your eyes, green is quite mellowing, black is very threatning, red is cool, orange is SO awesome, yellow's hard to read... But you can't see white at all! Oh, wait. I forgot brown. Here's my thoughts: If a person tells the truth and says, " I always lie," Is he lying? Or is he telling the truth? And what has a mouth, but no head, and a body, but no torso? Do caterpillars like to tend to supporting colum of stone's every need? Or is that name misleading by nature? Speaking of nature, why are the children of animals called offspring? don't many young beasts come alive in spring, and thus, should be called onspring? Heeeeeeyy..... I got the first post on a page for the first time. Who knows; it may happen again. What the... It did happen again... and again... YEAH! I'M ENCOUNTERING PROTODERMIS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Padishah Mehmet II Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 YES. YES. FRICK YES.-Dovydas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tenebrae Invictus Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 I'm surprised, really. I was surprised when mein freundes started discussing it on Skype.Not a bad choice for a line, though "Will it appeal to lots and lots of people?" is what I'm thinking. Quote Up, down, turn around, please don't let me hit the ground Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Kohran Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 In previous years, Lego's response when asked about a Lord of the Rings line was that it was too violent. Have their values changed?I'm sure I would've been thrilled about this just over ten years ago, but with almost every Lord of the Rings character/location/event having been illustrated by the FOL community already, I doubt it'll be mindblowing. I could be wrong of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gatanui Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 In previous years, Lego's response when asked about a Lord of the Rings line was that it was too violent. Have their values changed?I'm sure I would've been thrilled about this just over ten years ago, but with almost every Lord of the Rings character/location/event having been illustrated by the FOL community already, I doubt it'll be mindblowing. I could be wrong of course.How could they let that license slip by with The Hobbit coming to cinemas next year? Also, LEGO´s relationship with Warner Bros has greatly improved this year, so I guess that influenced the decision as well.The Lord of the Rings was one of the best movie sagas ever, and I am very excited to see the sets. I hope they are pulled out well. ~Gata. Quote - Gata Please don't use my avatar or signature without permission, thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snelly Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 You know, I remember as a kid wishing they'd make Lego Lord of the Rings. Why'd they take so long? Quote My Bzprpg Profiles, Ghosts of Bara Magna Skyra | Hakari | Oceanna | Taleen | Arisaka | Zanakra | Kaminari | Drakkar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a goose Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 I really want to see LEGO Gollum.This sure complicates things for me. Quote [BZPRPG PROFILES] Nikarra - Kaelynn - Ronan - Muir - Donal - Aerus - Montague - Kira - Koura - Learu - Alteora - Fuacht - Caana - Nessen - Merrill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vorahk1Panrahk2 Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 The best part about this line is that it could mean an update on the horse mold. Since horses are everywhere in these stories...And if we get a Rivendell or Lothlorien set I will the happiest person ever. So many opportunities for great pieces with this theme. Quote BZPRPG Profiles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Six Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 BZPower is not the place for religious discussion. The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit are some books by J.R.R. Tolkien that have been adapted into movies. Discussing the stories is fine, but bringing religion into it is not. I'm sure there are many other places where you can do that online. Quote Bio of a BZP Admin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kopekemaster Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 Fist Pump!!! I never thought I'd see lego do this! I thought Lord of the Rings was too adult, too serious, too violent, but Lego's making Lord of the rings sets! Yes!! Elves and Dwarves and Aragorn and Ents, and Sauron and Gandalf and that Rohan armor and orcs... I might start seriously buying some sets here. Wow. Sadly, I have a bad feeling the sets will be as exciting and good as the Pirates of the Caribbean sets, and last just as long.Well, about the adult, serious, violent part, I would say that you could say the same about LEGO Pirates of the Carribean, LEGO Indiana Jones, LEGO Prince of Persia.....But then why can't there be LEGO Zombies? :sarcastic:But this will be epic, anyway. I had heard a rumor about there being a LEGO LoTR video game, so............ Hopefully......I also agree on the part that it might stay just as long as LEGO Pirates of the Carribean (I hope it will stay for a while though.). Quote My Writing Blog (more writing coming soon!) My Bionicle/LEGO Blog (defunct) Hyfudiar on Spotify (noise/drone/experimental music) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
that guy from that show Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 I seance that these sets may face some some of the same problems that Pirates of Carabian and Indiana Jones had. Unlike the Lego titan Star Wars, Lord of the rings is not vehicle based. I think Lego will have a difficult time making affordable sets based on the locations that feature prominently in the movies. Quote That is all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vezok's Friend Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 This sure complicates things for me.That was the first thing I thought when I saw the news. "What's Nuju going to do now?"Maybe you'll be done faster then before the sets come out ;)This is really great news all in all though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toa ordaku Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 I picked a great time to come back to BZPower…. Quote Rest in Peace, Joey Powers! I'm sorry that I didn't have the chance to get to know you! Credit to ~Nausicaa~ for the second banner. If you created the first banner, please come forward so I can give you credit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The CryoMancer Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 Didja hear that? That was the sound of a million fanboys crying out in joy. Quote "Regardless of your emotional connection to your so-called 'deity,' the continued imprisonment of the entity known as Pandorym is a breach of contract.Pandorym deserves release."-Obligatum VIIJoin the space police today. If you hate false links, click herehttp://lego.cuusoo.com/ideas/view/5127 Not mine, support it so I can buy these sets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHTrilogy Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 This is excellent news! I've always been eager for some LotR minifigs! Quote ~ CHTrilogy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darcsyde Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 To quote WVUFan:"Just shut up and take my money, Lego!"Uruk Hai and Smeagol minifigs. Nuff said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Takatu Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 In previous years, Lego's response when asked about a Lord of the Rings line was that it was too violent. Have their values changed?I'm sure I would've been thrilled about this just over ten years ago, but with almost every Lord of the Rings character/location/event having been illustrated by the FOL community already, I doubt it'll be mindblowing. I could be wrong of course.I wouldn't say it's any worse than Star Wars, Prince of Persia, some of the later Harry Potter stuff, Pirates of the Caribbean, etc. Guess they realized that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Kohran Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 Fist Pump!!! I never thought I'd see lego do this! I thought Lord of the Rings was too adult, too serious, too violent, but Lego's making Lord of the rings sets! Yes!! Elves and Dwarves and Aragorn and Ents, and Sauron and Gandalf and that Rohan armor and orcs... I might start seriously buying some sets here. Wow. Sadly, I have a bad feeling the sets will be as exciting and good as the Pirates of the Caribbean sets, and last just as long.Well, about the adult, serious, violent part, I would say that you could say the same about LEGO Pirates of the Carribean, LEGO Indiana Jones, LEGO Prince of Persia.....But then why can't there be LEGO Zombies? Pirates of the Caribbean, Indiana Jones and Prince of Persia were adult and serious?In previous years, Lego's response when asked about a Lord of the Rings line was that it was too violent. Have their values changed?I'm sure I would've been thrilled about this just over ten years ago, but with almost every Lord of the Rings character/location/event having been illustrated by the FOL community already, I doubt it'll be mindblowing. I could be wrong of course.I wouldn't say it's any worse than Star Wars, Prince of Persia, some of the later Harry Potter stuff, Pirates of the Caribbean, etc. Guess they realized that.I would say it is, quite considerably.In Lord of the Rings, Boromir gasps in agony as he's repeatedly shot with arrows, Lurtz has a limb sliced off followed by his head, Haldir is stabbed then hacked as he falls, and severed heads are catapulted into Minas Tirith. What equivalent is there in the movies you mentioned?Note that this is all realistic violence too, not magical or science fiction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManiacToaLaco Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 Though I don't follow LOTR much, I must say this is pretty cool.Yes.YES.YYYEEESSSSSSSSSS!!!!Were you quoting M. Bison by any chance? (unlikely, but I'll ask nonetheless)You know, I didn't even notice until you pointed it out.But once again, YEEEEEEEEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!I imagine lots of very good army builders, Orcs (I wanna see their new ones, as well as trolls), Gondor (Really wanna see this) Rohan (Really wanna see this) Elves (Really wanna see this) Dwavres (Gimli for sure at least. As well as the Hobbit Dwarves! Really wanna see this) Nazgul (Reall wanna see if they make Fell Beasts)Hey, I really wanna see all of them! If only I had more money for these, because I'm sure there will be ALOT of awesome expensive sets.And one more time: YYYYYYYYEEEEEEEEEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSMTL Quote Transonicle Transonicle 2: Revenge of Icarax Transonicle Re-Mastered Edition Transonicle 3: The Ultimate DoomAlso, check the BZP comedy wiki for all your Transonicle, and other comedy, needs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makuta Luroka Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 This was unexpected and surprising, but it is a very nice decision on The LEGO Group's part. Many people will enjoy it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Takatu Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 Fist Pump!!! I never thought I'd see lego do this! I thought Lord of the Rings was too adult, too serious, too violent, but Lego's making Lord of the rings sets! Yes!! Elves and Dwarves and Aragorn and Ents, and Sauron and Gandalf and that Rohan armor and orcs... I might start seriously buying some sets here. Wow. Sadly, I have a bad feeling the sets will be as exciting and good as the Pirates of the Caribbean sets, and last just as long.Well, about the adult, serious, violent part, I would say that you could say the same about LEGO Pirates of the Carribean, LEGO Indiana Jones, LEGO Prince of Persia.....But then why can't there be LEGO Zombies? Pirates of the Caribbean, Indiana Jones and Prince of Persia were adult and serious?In previous years, Lego's response when asked about a Lord of the Rings line was that it was too violent. Have their values changed?I'm sure I would've been thrilled about this just over ten years ago, but with almost every Lord of the Rings character/location/event having been illustrated by the FOL community already, I doubt it'll be mindblowing. I could be wrong of course.I wouldn't say it's any worse than Star Wars, Prince of Persia, some of the later Harry Potter stuff, Pirates of the Caribbean, etc. Guess they realized that.I would say it is, quite considerably.In Lord of the Rings, Boromir gasps in agony as he's repeatedly shot with arrows, Lurtz has a limb sliced off followed by his head, Haldir is stabbed then hacked as he falls, and severed heads are catapulted into Minas Tirith. What equivalent is there in the movies you mentioned?Note that this is all realistic violence too, not magical or science fiction.Well, the first Indiana Jones had people's faces melting off, and the second had the whole "tearing a guy's heart out" thing. The second to last Harry Potter movie/last book had the scene where Hermione is tortured. Revenge of the Sith had Anakin lose his limbs and get severely burned, and A New Hope had Obi-Wan hack that guy's arm off in the cantina. Prince of Persia wasn't too bad, but still wouldn't call it a movies for kids (although the source games were considerably darker). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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