Elves 2015

[TheOrcKing]

Here is a Brickset review on 41075 The Elves' Treetop Hideaway.

[TheOrcKing]

[TheOrcKing]

41071 - Aira's Creative Workshop

[TheOrcKing]

I added a poll to the thread because we love them so much or at least I am addicted with making them. Ha. Here is another video review by the way.

41076 - Farran & The Crystal Hollow

[TheOrcKing]

[TheOrcKing]

Here is a New Elementary review on 41076 Farran and the Crystal Hollow.

[TheOrcKing]

Here is a New Elementary review on 41073 Naida's Epic Adventure Ship.

[TheOrcKing]

[TheOrcKing]

Here is a New Elementary review on 41074 Azari and the Magical Bakery.

[exciter1]

Anyone have girls that are going nuts over these, or is the response to them "meh"?

[Alpinemaps]

My daughter likes the looks of the sets, but other than the polybag, she doesn't have any.  She hasn't been clamoring for them, either.

[ZULU]

One isn't interested. The other prefers Friends.

Edited May 27, 2015 by bjiri

[biking_tiger]

I guess the Bricklinkers among us should get ready clearance deals then... colorful bricks for the win!

[Ed Mack]

I really love purple LEGO bricks...Just sayin'

[Darth_Raichu]

Here is a New Elementary review on 41074 Azari and the Magical Bakery.

​It should have come with 2 or 3 1x1 brown tiles to represent brownies.  A set called Magical Bakery should have been able to produce some magical brownies  

[BrickLegacy]

Anyone have girls that are going nuts over these, or is the response to them "meh"?

​My daughter, age 8, picked one out to build a few months back.  The store selection was pretty sparse so that may have been a factor.  It took her a few days to finally open and build it.  I don't recall seeing her playing it or showing it off to family and friends.

I would classify the experience as "meh".

[TheOrcKing]

Here is a New Elementary review on 41075 The Elves' Treetop Hideaway.

[Poly 30286]

This is so disappointing to me. I would rather have Elves than Friends any day, but maybe the princesses are winning? I hate to say it, but perhaps TLG has over-saturated the "girl" market. Yes, girls belong in STEM just as much as boys do, but I think that the girl line may be a bit dumbed down at this point. When I was young, I didn't want a bucket of pink bricks, I wanted castles and pirates and complicated builds with bridges and pulleys. Overall, I love the concept and the colors of this line, but I find mini dolls insulting and the "instant wall" bricks detract from the build. Sure, I'm a sucker for a cute animal friend, but the thing about Lego that has had me hooked for 30+ years is the sense of accomplishment. I am concerned that the newer designs (and instructions) have lessened it over time. 

[Poly 30286]

Got another "hey check out Elves!" email from Lego today. I think this line is hurting 

[thoroakenfelder]

my daughter likes Elves, but with only 5 characters, I think it is hurt by its own lack of diversity.

[Poly 30286]

What if this is an indication that investors are the biggest force to define popularity? I should think that any mini doll line is a risky investment. That said, I don't think investors are interested in this theme, especially since Disney Princess is probably a more secure investment, and nobody wants to risk going to deep into dolls. Whether I like it or not, the majority of Lego buyers are males who like Star Wars, so there is no clear benefit to buying before EOL discounts on this particular line. The demand for Elves is compromised of end users only, so I don't think TLG is going to see a huge gain. Sorry Azari.

[legodelorean]

24 minutes ago, LegoAddict42 said:

Looking at the trends on the Elves sets, I'm personally leaning toward this one and the Spa Secret myself.  Bought 3 Spa secret at 11.24 a piece recently.  I've seen it more than once on these forums about not going wrong with horses or dolphins (especially pink or purple ones).

What do the rest of you guys think? Not sure I want to bite the bullet on these. Then again, it's usually the sets I'm not sure of and they end up selling really well. 

[dcdfan]

42 minutes ago, legodelorean said:

What do the rest of you guys think? Not sure I want to bite the bullet on these. Then again, it's usually the sets I'm not sure of and they end up selling really well. 

Well, if buy was the wrong answer, I'd say don't buy is the correct answer...

Also, you might have better luck with responses if posted in the correct thread...

Edited January 8, 2016 by dcdfan

[rpaulson7]

My 6 year old daughter gives the Elves sets the stink eye while internally battling herself on which Friends set she wants next, because she wants them all.

[LegoAddict42]

What do the rest of you guys think? Not sure I want to bite the bullet on these. Then again, it's usually the sets I'm not sure of and they end up selling really well. 

Well, if buy was the wrong answer, I'd say don't buy is the correct answer...

Also, you might have better luck with responses if posted in the correct thread...

I agree probably should move this to the Elves thread.