LEGO TMNT Topic - Page 55

*Zulithe* · 06-26-2014, 02:41 AM

Here is a review of the snow rig. As you an tell some of the printing is different on the turtles (raph has an angry face, he doesn't have that in the Van set, etc.)

Note that this is the set you need if you want 2014 movie versions of April and Karai. The other figures are either variants or non-exclusive.

I like the printing on Karai. But no leg printing.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cMTiTrP63hg

More:
2014 movie lair time lapse build: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-glE8E2oYSc

I notice this set comes with a gold-colored Sai (you can see it in the video above at 4:18.) I wonder if it has some special meaning in the film or if it's just a random inclusion?

Anyway guys if you are looking at the movie LEGO sets here is my own recommentation:
If you can only get 1, try to get the Lair. Best minifigs and some cool action features.
If you can get 2, get the lair and van. That way you get all 4 turtles.
The Big Rig Snow Getaway is by far the least desireable set, but if you really like the female characters or minifigs of April and/or Karai, it's a great addition to your collection. Plus it has Angry Raph which I think looks a little better than the Raph in the Van set.

Links to buy all sets are in the first post of this thread!

jetfire prime · 06-27-2014, 10:29 PM

Found the movie sets at Toys R Us today. I bought the Lair set and my fiance got me the Van set as a late bday present. Only built the Van so far but I really like it (and it comes with Raph). Deciding on whether I want to build the Lair tonight as well or wait until tomorrow.

*snake* · 06-27-2014, 10:53 PM

So Lego now has a Nick Karai and a Movie Karai.

Your move Playmates.

darthwahl56 · 06-28-2014, 12:43 AM

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Originally Posted by snake

So Lego now has a Nick Karai and a Movie Karai.

Your move Playmates.

They will get the first jump on mutant Karai

Quote:

Originally Posted by jetfire prime

Found the movie sets at Toys R Us today. I bought the Lair set and my fiance got me the Van set as a late bday present. Only built the Van so far but I really like it (and it comes with Raph). Deciding on whether I want to build the Lair tonight as well or wait until tomorrow.

Nope, just send them both to me.

*Zulithe* · 06-28-2014, 12:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by darthwahl56

They will get the first jump on mutant Karai

T__T why'd you have to remind us...

I hope her mutation is tolerable... I hate thinking about it though.

groogrux0609 · 06-29-2014, 06:43 PM

does anyone know the details of the build-a-turtle promotion? this could be great if i could build a mikey like the one in the t racket set since my dog chewed that one up

*Zulithe* · 07-01-2014, 02:38 AM

The Shredder promo is now LIVE on http://shop.lego.com and your local LEGO store.

The movie sets are not yet available but I think they start going on sale July 7th (next Monday.)

Quote:

Free Flashback Shredder polybag (5002127) (1st - 20th): North America only; available at LEGO stores or via S@H with a purchase of $75 or more.

And as a Bonus here is the LEGO calendar for August

Orochi · 07-01-2014, 09:58 AM

Do you think the Nick sets will be taking a backseat to the movie stuff? I LOVE the movie stuff and even preordered the snow rig set, but I'm absolutely needing some of TMNT's better characters in lego form, they still haven't made Tiger Claw yet, strangely. Given he's become the next huge favourite of the show, it's rather odd and we haven't really seen anything of newer sets. Hopefully they'll show stuff at SDCC, we can hope.

*Zulithe* · 07-01-2014, 11:05 AM

Normally LEGO will do 1 small wave for movie licenses and that is all.

If they make more TMNT it will probably be more Nick sets.

*Zulithe* · 07-01-2014, 11:20 PM

New review:

97116 - Big Rig Snow Getaway

Orochi · 07-02-2014, 04:18 AM

Glad to see I preordered the right set for me, getting my two favourite turtles and Karai seals the deal. I'll probably sell off April and one of the foot soldiers as the Nick April is perfect already and I'm not exactly sold on Megan Fox. Worst comes to worst if I keep her she can go with my Kreo Optimus Prime.

~~fridaynightdestination~~ · 07-02-2014, 04:57 AM

Anyone else feel as though the LEGO sets are kinda spoiling the movie? I mean, it's obvious the turtles are gonna get away and escape, but the Lego set just flat out says it.

*Zulithe* · 07-04-2014, 07:13 AM

Just because it happens in a LEGO set does not mean it happens in the movie.

There was an Iron Man 3 LEGO set where Iron Man was fighting the Mandarin while he was in a kind of battle machine.

Did this happen? I don't think so!

While some sets are a little more close to the actual story, others are not. I would not try to examine them too closely.

*tmntman* · 07-04-2014, 08:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Orochi

Do you think the Nick sets will be taking a backseat to the movie stuff? I LOVE the movie stuff and even preordered the snow rig set, but I'm absolutely needing some of TMNT's better characters in lego form, they still haven't made Tiger Claw yet, strangely. Given he's become the next huge favourite of the show, it's rather odd and we haven't really seen anything of newer sets. Hopefully they'll show stuff at SDCC, we can hope.

That will depend on the success of the movie. But it's something we won't see until next year. There are no other TMNT Lego sets planned for release this year. And if they follow the same pattern as last year, we won't see more announcements until next year. So it's fairly unlikely that the TMNT movie will prove so popular that it surpasses the Nick cartoon.

cloud · 07-04-2014, 06:35 PM

Basically I think LEGO has a general idea of what sets are essential to the movie and high lights of the action scenes. I don't think LEGO gets the entire script. The recent Marvel movies don't really have a lot of set that ties in to the movie that much. X-men , Captain America2 basically had comic inspired sets.

Orochi · 07-04-2014, 11:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cloud

Basically I think LEGO has a general idea of what sets are essential to the movie and high lights of the action scenes. I don't think LEGO gets the entire script. The recent Marvel movies don't really have a lot of set that ties in to the movie that much. X-men , Captain America2 basically had comic inspired sets.

Lego don't have the rights to X-men, meaning they made a comic set to cash in on DoFP which'll have the kids wanting to buy the set, yet not having it associated with the movie at all, meaning a Sentinel robot, the Blackbird Jet and minifigures of characters who appeared in the film as main characters in their comic costumes. Captain America was surprising as I don't remember them making a Winter Soldier minifig and had to buy a fake one off of eBay. I can imagine with the new Fantastic Four they'll make a Fantasticar based on the classic comic look.

*snake* · 07-05-2014, 03:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zulithe

Just because it happens in a LEGO set does not mean it happens in the movie.

There was an Iron Man 3 LEGO set where Iron Man was fighting the Mandarin while he was in a kind of battle machine.

http://www.1000steine.com/brickset/images/76008-1.jpg

Did this happen? I don't think so!

While some sets are a little more close to the actual story, others are not. I would not try to examine them too closely.

Ah yes, the majestic flaming golf cart set.

*Zulithe* · 07-08-2014, 03:16 AM

New LEGO bootlegs, good to buy if you want the convention exclusive figures which are outrageously expensive. These replicas will be "close enough" for a tiny fraction of the price.

Or if you want the new recolor of Shredder from the Shredder's Lair set without needing to buy that set to get it.

http://forums.thetechnodrome.com/sho...postcount=1496

jestergoblin · 07-08-2014, 12:45 PM

That's an instant buy for me!

Might try to track down some more of the suited figures for custom Kraang humans.

groogrux0609 · 07-09-2014, 07:32 PM

I'm looking for details on the build a turtle promo, anyone?

06-26-2014, 02:41 AM	#1081
Zulithe Ninjutsu Master Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 6,418	Here is a review of the snow rig. As you an tell some of the printing is different on the turtles (raph has an angry face, he doesn't have that in the Van set, etc.) Note that this is the set you need if you want 2014 movie versions of April and Karai. The other figures are either variants or non-exclusive. I like the printing on Karai. But no leg printing. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cMTiTrP63hg More: 2014 movie lair time lapse build: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-glE8E2oYSc I notice this set comes with a gold-colored Sai (you can see it in the video above at 4:18.) I wonder if it has some special meaning in the film or if it's just a random inclusion? Anyway guys if you are looking at the movie LEGO sets here is my own recommentation: If you can only get 1, try to get the Lair. Best minifigs and some cool action features. If you can get 2, get the lair and van. That way you get all 4 turtles. The Big Rig Snow Getaway is by far the least desireable set, but if you really like the female characters or minifigs of April and/or Karai, it's a great addition to your collection. Plus it has Angry Raph which I think looks a little better than the Raph in the Van set. Links to buy all sets are in the first post of this thread! Last edited by Zulithe; 06-26-2014 at 02:48 AM.

06-27-2014, 10:29 PM	#1082
jetfire prime Random Punk Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Illinois Posts: 48	Found the movie sets at Toys R Us today. I bought the Lair set and my fiance got me the Van set as a late bday present. Only built the Van so far but I really like it (and it comes with Raph). Deciding on whether I want to build the Lair tonight as well or wait until tomorrow.

06-27-2014, 10:53 PM	#1083
snake Disgusting Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Outer Heaven Posts: 12,231	So Lego now has a Nick Karai and a Movie Karai. Your move Playmates.

06-29-2014, 06:43 PM	#1086
groogrux0609 Thug Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 95	does anyone know the details of the build-a-turtle promotion? this could be great if i could build a mikey like the one in the t racket set since my dog chewed that one up

07-01-2014, 09:58 AM	#1088
Orochi Foot Soldier Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Essex, England Posts: 136	Do you think the Nick sets will be taking a backseat to the movie stuff? I LOVE the movie stuff and even preordered the snow rig set, but I'm absolutely needing some of TMNT's better characters in lego form, they still haven't made Tiger Claw yet, strangely. Given he's become the next huge favourite of the show, it's rather odd and we haven't really seen anything of newer sets. Hopefully they'll show stuff at SDCC, we can hope.

07-01-2014, 11:05 AM	#1089
Zulithe Ninjutsu Master Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 6,418	Normally LEGO will do 1 small wave for movie licenses and that is all. If they make more TMNT it will probably be more Nick sets.

07-01-2014, 11:20 PM	#1090
Zulithe Ninjutsu Master Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 6,418	New review: 97116 - Big Rig Snow Getaway

07-02-2014, 04:18 AM	#1091
Orochi Foot Soldier Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Essex, England Posts: 136	Glad to see I preordered the right set for me, getting my two favourite turtles and Karai seals the deal. I'll probably sell off April and one of the foot soldiers as the Nick April is perfect already and I'm not exactly sold on Megan Fox. Worst comes to worst if I keep her she can go with my Kreo Optimus Prime.

07-02-2014, 04:57 AM	#1092
~~fridaynightdestination~~ Banned Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Michigan Posts: 553	Anyone else feel as though the LEGO sets are kinda spoiling the movie? I mean, it's obvious the turtles are gonna get away and escape, but the Lego set just flat out says it.

07-04-2014, 07:13 AM	#1093
Zulithe Ninjutsu Master Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 6,418	Just because it happens in a LEGO set does not mean it happens in the movie. There was an Iron Man 3 LEGO set where Iron Man was fighting the Mandarin while he was in a kind of battle machine. Did this happen? I don't think so! While some sets are a little more close to the actual story, others are not. I would not try to examine them too closely.

07-04-2014, 06:35 PM	#1095
cloud Stone Warrior Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 738	Basically I think LEGO has a general idea of what sets are essential to the movie and high lights of the action scenes. I don't think LEGO gets the entire script. The recent Marvel movies don't really have a lot of set that ties in to the movie that much. X-men , Captain America2 basically had comic inspired sets.

07-08-2014, 03:16 AM	#1098
Zulithe Ninjutsu Master Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 6,418	New LEGO bootlegs, good to buy if you want the convention exclusive figures which are outrageously expensive. These replicas will be "close enough" for a tiny fraction of the price. Or if you want the new recolor of Shredder from the Shredder's Lair set without needing to buy that set to get it. http://forums.thetechnodrome.com/sho...postcount=1496

07-08-2014, 12:45 PM	#1099
jestergoblin Mad Scientist Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 1,461	That's an instant buy for me! Might try to track down some more of the suited figures for custom Kraang humans.

07-09-2014, 07:32 PM	#1100
groogrux0609 Thug Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 95	I'm looking for details on the build a turtle promo, anyone?