Pseudoty Posted May 26, 2021 Author Share Posted May 26, 2021 If anyone is going to their local Lego store to grab this set today can you confirm that the Punisher is not included in the store display model. Seems Lego has photoshopped him out of 3 of the online display pictures but not the box. “Everyone is Awesome” Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pseudoty Posted May 26, 2021 Author Share Posted May 26, 2021 (edited) He is now gone from official lego website pictures: But was there before: Edited May 26, 2021 by Pseudoty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kouks Posted May 26, 2021 Share Posted May 26, 2021 1 minute ago, Pseudoty said: 1 hour ago, Pseudoty said: If anyone is going to their local Lego store to grab this set today can you confirm that the Punisher is not included in the store display model. Seems Lego has photoshopped him out of 3 of the online display pictures but not the box. “Everyone is Awesome” So is Punisher in the set or not? I am confused now... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pseudoty Posted May 26, 2021 Author Share Posted May 26, 2021 1 minute ago, kouks said: So is Punisher in the set or not? I am confused now... Definitely in the set but it looks like they are attempting to downplay it. No longer in the set description of exclusive MINIFIGURES and allegedly not being included in store display. It would take a lot to remove him from the set, instructions, and box art. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kouks Posted May 26, 2021 Share Posted May 26, 2021 Just now, Pseudoty said: Definitely in the set but it looks like they are attempting to downplay it. No longer in the set description of exclusive MINIFIGURES and allegedly not being included in store display. It would take a lot to remove him from the set, instructions, and box art. Thanks! That is odd. Punisher was my favourite comic book character as a kid. I'd like the mini-figure but the set is not quite for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thanos75 Posted May 26, 2021 Share Posted May 26, 2021 My local store was told to "hide" Punisher in the set display. Some are opting to just leave him off the display. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BricksBrotha Posted May 26, 2021 Share Posted May 26, 2021 Why all of the sudden hate for Punisher? Was this not vested in research group studies before launch? Was there a sudden movement to cancel Punisher? Have I missed something here?!? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melting Posted May 26, 2021 Share Posted May 26, 2021 (edited) 8 minutes ago, BricksBrotha said: Why all of the sudden hate for Punisher? Was this not vested in research group studies before launch? Was there a sudden movement to cancel Punisher? Have I missed something here?!? I know there was some controversy with the logo being used during the capitol riot. https://screenrant.com/jon-bernthal-punisher-logo-skull-controversy-response/ Edited May 26, 2021 by melting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melting Posted May 26, 2021 Share Posted May 26, 2021 Also I noticed that If I add 2 Daily Bugles to my cart that it adds the Chariot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
$20 on joe vs dan Posted May 26, 2021 Share Posted May 26, 2021 I don't agree with it, but The Punisher is a bad look for Marvel and now LEGO given current sentiments about vigilante-ism (altho almost every super-hero is a vigilante in some form) ANY chance this set gets "cancelled"...it's obviously HUUUGE for LEGO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oneknightr Posted May 26, 2021 Share Posted May 26, 2021 5 minutes ago, $20 on joe vs dan said: I don't agree with it, but The Punisher is a bad look for Marvel and now LEGO given current sentiments about vigilante-ism (altho almost every super-hero is a vigilante in some form) ANY chance this set gets "cancelled"...it's obviously HUUUGE for LEGO So you're saying I should buy the max limit of 2 today? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
$20 on joe vs dan Posted May 26, 2021 Share Posted May 26, 2021 Just now, oneknightr said: So you're saying I should buy the max limit of 2 today? I know most peeps are waiting for GWP gravy... it's a MF bonanza and a win for LEGO on its own merits...IF this one goes cancelled it could make the Osprey look like chump change...and the publicity will take that Punisher MF ...to the moon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joneyyy1981 Posted May 26, 2021 Share Posted May 26, 2021 2 hours ago, melting said: I know there was some controversy with the logo being used during the capitol riot. https://screenrant.com/jon-bernthal-punisher-logo-skull-controversy-response/ pathetic. if i go bonkers in a spiderman suit the gonna cancel spiderman? whats actually going on? i love the punisher... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joneyyy1981 Posted May 26, 2021 Share Posted May 26, 2021 3 hours ago, kouks said: So is Punisher in the set or not? I am confused now... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
$20 on joe vs dan Posted May 26, 2021 Share Posted May 26, 2021 12 minutes ago, joneyyy1981 said: I don;t see the confusion...clearly included also listed in the sets specifications on the LEGO Shop at Home webpage: 5 minifigures are new to this set – Blade the vampire hunter, J. Jonah Jameson, the owner of the Daily Bugle, Black Cat, Daredevil and Punisher. Also includes Spider-Man’s buggy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stackables Posted May 26, 2021 Share Posted May 26, 2021 2 hours ago, $20 on joe vs dan said: I don;t see the confusion...clearly included also listed in the sets specifications on the LEGO Shop at Home webpage: 5 minifigures are new to this set – Blade the vampire hunter, J. Jonah Jameson, the owner of the Daily Bugle, Black Cat, Daredevil and Punisher. Also includes Spider-Man’s buggy. Firestar is new too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Jedi Posted May 26, 2021 Share Posted May 26, 2021 Disappointed Spider-Man Noir got left out 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melting Posted May 26, 2021 Share Posted May 26, 2021 3 hours ago, joneyyy1981 said: I think possibly it’s just a down play of his inclusion to the general public maybe? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Brick Posted May 26, 2021 Share Posted May 26, 2021 (edited) 3 hours ago, $20 on joe vs dan said: I don't agree with it, but The Punisher is a bad look for Marvel and now LEGO given current sentiments about vigilante-ism (altho almost every super-hero is a vigilante in some form) ANY chance this set gets "cancelled"...it's obviously HUUUGE for LEGO Lego sells Darth Vader and the Joker who are both mass murderers. Its just whether they are acceptable mass murderers or not. Edited May 26, 2021 by wegj15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stackables Posted May 26, 2021 Share Posted May 26, 2021 6 minutes ago, wegj15 said: Lego sells Darth Vader and the Joker who are both mass murderers. Its just whether they are acceptable mass murderers or not. Let's not talk about Carnage either lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keymomachine Posted May 26, 2021 Share Posted May 26, 2021 7 hours ago, BricksBrotha said: Why all of the sudden hate for Punisher? Was this not vested in research group studies before launch? Was there a sudden movement to cancel Punisher? Have I missed something here?!? Ironically I think it's mostly because the Punisher, an anti-establishment vigilante has been sullied by the use of his logo for the "blue lives matter (more than you)" crowd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzy_bricks Posted May 26, 2021 Share Posted May 26, 2021 I doubt the Punisher is cancelled because someone wore his logo in the Capitol riot or someone unofficially used the logo for Blue Lives Matter. Maybe it's more simple than that, maybe it's because he straight up kills people and is generally considered the "hero". Of course bad guys kill people, that's what they do, but killing for good isn't an acceptable form of justice I suppose. Another difference may be that none of the Punisher media, show or movies, is rated PG-13. I'm guessing Blade gets a pass because he kills vampires, which are imaginary, and the upcoming movie will most likely get a PG-13 rating. I'm sure there are exceptions out, but this is my assumption. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raindroplet Posted May 26, 2021 Share Posted May 26, 2021 I think its the association of the character with recent political events and fringe groups, combined with his general cartoon history. I don't like that they have to hide a character of fiction to appease people who are likely uneducated about the themes of the comics, but I think this is probably the best option for us as consumers/investors. If LEGO keeps their head down, we can get a minifig that we previously relegated to the "bootlegs only" category. Hopefully they'll do the same with Moon Knight, although his history is not as well known so might not be necessary depending on the show. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonkalin Posted May 27, 2021 Share Posted May 27, 2021 (edited) I find it odd that TLG has 35 photos of this set on it’s website but doesn’t show all the minifigs. Maybe they are all shown if you look close in all the photos. I have not looked that close. But they show 7 or 8 single figures but no group photo of all the minifigs like on the top if the box. The minifigs are probably the main selling point. Why not showcase that more?? Or for those 7 or 8 single minifigs photos they could have done good close ups of 3 minifigs per photo. Edited May 27, 2021 by Gonkalin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pseudoty Posted May 27, 2021 Author Share Posted May 27, 2021 Didn’t see the designer video up yet but here is an AMA. Some good information on printed elements versus stickers. https://jaysbrickblog.com/news/lego-daily-bugle-2021-interview-with-mark-stafford-senior-lego-designer/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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