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Time for Part 2!
Every major action theme released since Ninjago's inception was always created with the intention of replacing it, yet Ninjago still survives.
LEGO DreamZzz is the latest of these, so how does it compare to Ninjago? Can it actually make it happen?
Let's look...
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Throwback Set of the Week
LEGO Galaxy Squad Vermin Vaporizer
Pros:
-The modern builder can't comprehend an attack tank that's actually a science lab controlled by a rover carrying a fully armed mech
-Yes, the mech & rover BOTH eject
-All separated builds feel complete
2025 Set of the Day
LEGO Marvel Spider-Man vs. Doc Ock Subway Train Scene
Pros:
-TOOK THEM LONG ENOUGH
-Loaded with accessories to convey more action
Cons:
-JJJ & May add value, but they need more love
-$55 to take advantage of casual shoppers not knowing the value it should be
At its root, this is an issue LEGO themselves have caused. By offering so many sets where build & part value are there, but price is not, the general public is wired to call even the best values overpriced out of habit.
Doesn’t matter if saying so is verifiably illogical
You would require a massive-sized build to give larger parts an interesting build process
The 2007 MTT proves this, but don’t act like LEGO wouldn’t be charging you $200+ for it if it released today
Yes, the 2025 MTT’s price is disgusting, but you can use its parts for anything
Arguing dense LEGO builds made of smaller parts are a rip-off is hilarious.
Large elements have less reuse versatility & cost LEGO more to make. Larger parts mean less parts in a set, making a less exciting build.
Price wouldn’t change, you’d just pay more for less value.
As a plus, at least stickers are less costly to fix, so it’s likely future production runs of the set will feature a fix
You’ll likely be able to request a new sticker sheet with the update once the change has finally hit shelves, should you choose to still pick it up day 1
The LEGO Star Trek U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701-D opts for a quote plaque with a typo on it (it’s a sticker) inside, rather than imply a deck of some kind. Not even in microscale
This despite having room for at least the latter
Just to add to that last bit. From a marketing perspective, silence leads to the general audience forgetting something exists. It is the worst thing they could do if the plan is to bring it back
Silence normally means they want it to die quietly
Will you allow that? Say something
For the record:
Actors have been on the hot mic saying it’s done.
Writing & animation change reactions last season were bad.
LEGOLAND prevalence means very little (see Chima waterpark)
If LEGO intends for LMK to continue, they would’ve communicated their intentions (see Vidiyo)
2025 Set of the Day
LEGO Icons U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701-D
Pros:
-Incredible shaping
-Somehow manages to balance on a stand despite it all
Cons:
-Minifig heavy yet there is nowhere to put them inside
-Off-colored stickers abound
-The value just isn’t there for $400
This set should have been made available to everyone for purchase
The LEGO Star Trek Type 15 Shuttlepod a Gift With Purchase exclusive to the $400 USS Enterprise & for perhaps the shortest time an exclusive GWP ever has
It has an exclusive minifig and all!
Check out the minifig selection from the LEGO Star Trek USS Enterprise NCC-1701-D!
All the accessories shown here are included.
A display stand to feature them all is also included, as it doesn’t appear there is a place to put them in the ship.
After literal DECADES of enthusiasm, LEGO Star Trek is real!
The USS Enterprise NCC-1701-D from Star Trek: The Next Generation is on its way! It includes a display stand & a huge lineup of minifigs!
November 28th (Black Friday)
3,600pcs
$399.99
The product images for the new Tulip Bouquet revealed even more LEGO Botanicals sets, including a peace lilly, daisies with lavender, blooming cactus, and some sort of flower trellis
I’m sure LEGO will share more info on these soon
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I finally rest… and watch the sun rise on a grateful LEGO Ninjago community
#WeWantAccurateLegacyMinifigs is a call to action. To bring this community together, asking the designers of our favorite ninja, to respecting the legacy their product should be embracing.
Here's a vid on the subject:
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Here's some crazy LEGO Lord of the Rings AND LEGO Ninjago trivia
The Elemental Master of Earth reuses Gimli's torso print from Lord of the Rings in the Ninjago show
The 2026 Elemental Master of Earth wears a REMAKE & RECOLOR of a 2012 LEGO Lord of the Rings torso!
