G.I. Kre-O, Kre-O, MegaBloks CoD and LEGO discussions

[nacho]

Mega has introduced a "Beyond" series.... which appears to be a non-licensed line of astronauts, underwater colonies, and futuristic city sets. Appears to be tons of civilians, and most look to be made using CoD/Destiny construction (yeah!).

Seriously, I don't even know if we're getting new CoD sets, but I'm seriously stoked about the customization potential of this Beyond stuff. And I'm proud of Mega for having the balls to create something to compete with lego-city in the non-licensed brick arena. Don't know if it'll work, but I love that they're trying.

[ame]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ac5Er_TQFQA[/ame]

 

[pcsguy88]

Beyond seems to be created from kid's drawing if I understand it correctly. I've seen the kid holding his drawing up next to the tram train thingy. That Moon base and lander look great, as does the underwater reef scene they had built out. Makes me want some COD astronauts and frogmen now.

 

[nacho]

The civilian in the wheelchair makes me think we're going to get some neat accessories, and all the unmasked heads and normal clothes will really help improve the usefulness of the line for me making custom stuff. We might actually get some parts worthy of making some Arab tangos or Charlies too.

Anything to keep from having green vs tan!

 

[pcsguy88]

Civilians also make zombies much more desirable. I wonder just how much of the American chunk Mattel can snatch from Lego if they start pumping out cohesive City lines. Everything from construction crews to police men are better with their 1:32 action figures over square mini-figs.

Did you notice the price creep? I noticed it this past year, but now it's definitely a thing with the HALO Wasp being priced at $49.99. Fairly small vehicle and only 2 figures.

 

[Slaymaker]

I read on some FB Mega Bloks groups that BEYOND will not be a theme for sets at all...just a marketing . No clue if that is true.

 

[nacho]

I'll be a seriously sad panda if none of that civilian stuff makes it to market.

Just looking at some of the other toy fair videos of all the other MB lines, there seems to be a real lack of vehicles and big sets like in the past. Halo, CoD, Destiny, Turtles... they're mostly very small vehicles, mechs, and troop packs. No big tanks, choppers, HQ's, or other playsets. CoD is getting a Willys Jeep which is cool, but for the most part, the reveals seem very.... tame for lack of a better term. Maybe "lackluster" is what I'm looking for.

And I guess they just gave up on Star Trek? I really don't like ST, but some of the sets had good fodder. I figured they'd make some other sets of non-OG trek, like Next Gen or others. Did it not do well, or was it a limited-time engagement?

Aside from the Beyond, which now seems questionable, I didn't find much to get excited over. I guess I'll slowly open all the stuff I bought on clearance last year? WTF Mattel!

 

[pcsguy88]

The good thing about Mega is that they have a habit of releasing sets throughout the year with little or no warning. Lego always releases their small sets this time of year, so maybe Mega is following suit and for some reason didn't show sets for later this year? That or maybe we just get less since there are so many damn lines now like Pokemon and Minions?

My guess is they are really focusing on the brand internally to get it up to snuff with QC to take a shot at the big L. Mattel has a winner, now they just need to polish it. Makes sense with the name change and the QC improvements I have witnessed over the past 2yrs.

 

[nacho]

Maybe... but if this is a show to get retailers excited about ordering a year's worth of product, what they displayed was just sad. Unless feedback from retailers said that all they wanted was high-margin, low-cost small sets, then this was a dud showing.

I'd like to think that there is something big that will drop mid-year, but what did CoD get last year that wasn't announced? Nothing I can recall. The arctic troop pack shown last year just dropped a few weeks ago. Still waiting on the Office Zombies from who knows when. Zombie Nuketown has been shown on their site for six months, but I've never seen it available anywhere.

So at least from the CoD perspective, we've been trained to expect less than we're shown, not more. And if that's true, it's going to be a lean year, but I'd love to be wrong. All I can say is that the Beyond stuff better not be a big tease

 

[nacho]

It does appear we're getting some single-pack carded figures for CoD, including a pilot, minesweeper, diver, arctic guy, and a different version of a character that came with the riverboat. Several have pieces I can use, so this is a welcome surprise.

I also watched a video that stated there was a good chance that there was another CoD display, as there were for Halo and Destiny, but no photos are available. So maybe something more exciting than these little sets really is in the works. Of course, the guy in the video was a millennial idiot, referring to the willys jeep as "a WWII variant of a humvee". I don't know whether to laugh or cry.

 

[K-Tiger]

Pics of single-card pilot?

 

[nacho]

He's just a redeco of the Harrier pilot as far as I can tell.

Try not to listen to the video, as the guy is a total millennial stoner fucktard. He has no clue what the mine-detector is.

I fear when that generation is in charge.

[ame]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n_8ISgfP62A[/ame]

 

[pcsguy88]

The P-51 Mustang was one of their surprise sets for COD. I sure hope the big box stores not wanting to carry COD since the mom petition hasn't killed the line beyond figures and small sets. My Walmart looks like it has most of last year`s line now, but it took them until Christmas season to get stuff like the Bradley.

Sadly, it doesn't bother me all that much since there are not many vehicles I'd buy beyond an MRAP, T-72 variant or of course an A-10. I just pick up figures as I find ones I like since they are cheap and do not take up any room.

 

[Contraband]

Lego compatible tape,..


https://www.dailydot.com/parsec/nimuno-lego-tape/?fb=ss&prtnr=someecards

https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/lego-compatible-adhesive-tape-nimuno-loops#/


Looks neat imo. I'm going to look into buying some would make great mold box material combined with Lego's to connect prefabricated walls.

 

[pcsguy88]

Been seeing that all 9ver FB the past few days and I have serious doubts. The soft rubber can't possibly have the same clutch strength.

 

[nacho]

Found the Call of Duty Paratrooper for the first time this morning. Can't wait to get him home and see what it looks like in person. The review appeared pretty impressive.

 

[pcsguy88]

Yet to see him at TRU.

 

[nacho]

Actually found my two at WM. First time in months they've had anything new.

 

[pcsguy88]

Tan team gets a choppa this fall.

 

[nacho]

I like the pilot's helmet. The chopper is a bit of a letdown though, very plain. I already have 4-5 of the Little Birds, but yeah, it's slightly different and tan!

At the very least it indicates that there's more coming than what we saw at toyfair, so that's good.

 

[pcsguy88]

Same helmet as the Apache pilots and I wish I could get them fot the lil bird and blackhawk.

That middle guy is pretty cool, too bad the helo is so weak. And that's what I was saying during Toyfair, mega has been randomly releasing stuff for awhile now.

 

[nacho]

In six months, Amazon will have these at $15, and I'll probably be tempted.

I hear what you're saying about surprise releases, but there are things that were shown nearly a year ago that still haven't come out. It's really bizarre and poorly communicated. It's almost as if this company is run by Mat.... er, wait a minute....

 

[Dropshipbob]

I don't suppose anyone will be ordering from Brick Arms anytime soon? They have a pistol I want to order for a completely different custom, but feel a bit silly only ordering one or two.

 

[Thriller-Bart]

I'm because I just saw the clip of Robot Chicken Lego skit, World War B. I still find it hilarious though. :lmao:

 

[nacho]

New CoD sets, in addition to what we saw a NYTF:

Anti-tank Gun (WWII) - assume this is mean to go with the Willys.
https://www.megaconstrux.com/en-us/worlds/call-of-duty/playsets/anti-tank-gun-fdy73

Surface Troops - couple of new noggins, some blue bodies. Good fodder if nothing else.
https://www.megaconstrux.com/en-us/worlds/call-of-duty/playsets/surface-troops-fdy74

Arctic Recon Armory - blue shipping container!
https://www.megaconstrux.com/en-us/worlds/call-of-duty/playsets/arctic-recon-armory-fdy76

 

[Dropshipbob]

Well, I went ahead and ordered two guns from Brick Arms....cost me $5 and change.

 

[K-Tiger]

Ouch.

 

[pcsguy88]

KO Technics R/C tanks and humvees:

Building Blocks Tank Toys 457PCS Remote Control Ultimate RC Battle Construction Set Military Vehicles Educational Kit Birthday Gift for Children 6,7,8,9 Year Old and Up, USB Rechargeable Battery [ame]https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XHJX47M/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_K7ZCzbCKN06V7[/ame]

 

[pcsguy88]

Mega is not holding back.

 

[K-Tiger]

Yeah, they're gonna be little $5 packs. I'm kind of torn. They're nifty, but Mega has burnt me with the shit plastic they use on their blind bag turtles.

 

[pcsguy88]

I just want an Aliens dropship and APC.

 

[nacho]

Daaaaaamn. I can't help it, I will be all-in on MOTU blocks... that's just too damn cool. My kids might actually care about these properties if they come in brick form.

And let's face it, brick castle greyskull would be the greatest thing of all-time, and that has to be in the pipeline for roughly 2020 if the initial test waves are well received.

Good lord, I love how Mega is not letting the lego juggernaught keep them down.

 

[pcsguy88]

He Man is the perfect thing to go after Lego's stupid Nexo Knights.

 

[1337W422102]

I just want an Aliens dropship and APC.

Hell yes. Put them in me. I need them.

He Man is the perfect thing to go after Lego's stupid Nexo Knights.

Nexo Knights is L I T A F , fam. Classic Castle merges with oldschool space, in the colours of the single greatest Lego System theme to ever get produced, Ice Planet 2002.

It is objectively the raddest shit Lego's done in years. (The concept and sets themselves, I mean, no idea about the marketing material and cartoons and whatever.)

 

[K-Tiger]

I'm not a fan of Nexo Knights, but I do love the villains. It may or may not be three-and-out, though.

 

[nacho]

My son loves Nexo, but I could totally see him pay attention to MOTU in tiny brick form.

 

[pcsguy88]

Looks like our COD figures just got someone worthy to battle.

B25 line of modular 2.5" Acid Rain figures. Still way too expensive for me if these prices are true.

BBTS - Index

 

[1337W422102]

Holy crap, those look fantastic.

 

[pcsguy88]

More. I love how the machines are completely modular with each other so you can swap limbs and weapons to make whatever you want.

https://b2fiveshop.com/

 

[K-Tiger]

The LEGO Ideas review results are out, and they're gonna be doing a Voltron set.

 

[pcsguy88]

Been waiting almost a year for that news. It really is an incredible model, but I'm sure the price will kill it for me when it arrives in 2018.