The Lego Movie

[CNH1974]

I wasn't aware that there was a difference.......not sarcasm.

 

I think there is - usually in terms of marketing, as well as plot. Using Toy Story as an example, there are a load of references that adults will get; eg the Jurassic Park moment. This would go over the head of most 8 year olds, but would not stop them enjoying the movie. And when they grow up they can re-watch it and get a whole new appreciation.

 

Now movies just for "kids" do not usually have the "extras" that adults will appreciate. These movies have become less common in the past decade and not having kids myself I am struggling to think of many examples. The only one that springs to mind is Garfield - cos I have seen it - there is nothing in this movie that would apply to anyone over 8 (and that may be too higher age), it was a pity as I loved the cartoon strips as an early teen. Another one that has sprung to mind whilst writing this is Alvin & the Chipmunks - I have not seen it but I have listened to reviews.

 

Of course its all to do with personal taste

[stephen_rockefeller]

Oh OK I get it.......I just watched the trailer and it looks like the latter you described.

[TheOrcKing]

In the news feed from a couple of sources, I have found various 'character' trailers for The Lego Movie.

Emmet

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ceDFQpoOV-c

Wyldstyle

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DxHIOGIiz98

President Business

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fYv-xrTXhPE

Metal Beard

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oJqh5NNySl0

Batman

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6UdPFU1eAlI

[Guest eightbrick]

Thanks, TOK! Sort of ironic that they decided to make Octan, the oil company, the bad guys. I mean, Lego is made from oil...

 

Interesting character choices too, the bumbling, and oblivious hero (well I guess that can be expected), the karate master girl named after a type of graffiti, an Exo-Force pirate dude and the evil businessman (who has a striking resemblance to that newspaper guy from Spiderman).

[TheOrcKing]

Thanks, TOK! Sort of ironic that they decided to make Octan, the oil company, the bad guys. I mean, Lego is made from oil...

I was just thinking looking at this year's Grand Prix Transporter and the next one's racecar set that Lego needs to come out with another 'mock brand' somewhere in their City line. You can't exactly have a bunch of the same sponsored cars racing each other on the track.

[Anakinisvader]

Finally, a movie I'm actually looking forward to.  I haven't been to the theatre in years because all Hollywood puts out is garbage. (except for Disney/Pixar Dream Works etc)  Some of the super hero movies are ok but I just wait for them to go to Redbox or Netflix.

[CNH1974]

I wonder how many of the characters/sets we see in the movie will appear as new sets.

 

If the movie is a sucess, then they probably will create their own franchise, without having to pay a hefty licence fee.   

[ufema]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yj4GeCk5SBk

[TheOrcKing]

I watch that official trailer and am simply astounded by the scenery alone. I agree with Anakinisvader on being so beyond looking forward to this I just can't wait. :hyper:

[Darth_Raichu]

Here is a link to all LEGO Movie trailers.  Also included are a few short teasers for the 2nd trailer

 

[TheOrcKing]

Here is a link to all LEGO Movie trailers.  Also included are a few short teasers for the 2nd trailer

Well, that convienently puts all of them into one spot. I had just posted the character teasers the other day a couple of posts ago.

[Guest eightbrick]

Another set has been revealed:

Looks very... vibrant. Enjoy!

[lowillsw]

That's a little creepy with a splash of Candy Crush Saga..  

[Snarkie]

I'm hoping for that double decker couch to be in a set

[akohns]

That's a little creepy with a splash of Candy Crush Saga..  

I was thinking Sugar Rush from Wreckit Ralph

[TheOrcKing]

Another set has been revealed:

Looks very... vibrant. Enjoy!

Oh my god....it's Hello Kitty!!!!

Lovin' those vibrant colors. Man, those are going to be some rare parts. Totally dig the build of the sunshine lollipop and these robo drones (or whatever they will be called). Now excuse me while I prepare a formal apology for my wallet next year.

 

That's a little creepy with a splash of Candy Crush Saga..

I was thinking Sugar Rush from Wreckit Ralph

Either way is all good, but I was also thinking the same thing.

 

I'm hoping for that double decker couch to be in a set

Haha. Me too in a quirky way. ;)

[Guest eightbrick]

The architecture looks a bit like the stadium/cloud location thing in the trailer where he has a chat with Morgan Freeman, with all the arches and puffy cloud pieces. By the way, is this an extended trailer or something?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fZ_JOBCLF-I

[TheOrcKing]

By the way, is this an extended trailer or something?

Yes, that one is slightly longer with Batman goofing off in the beginning. Aside from that, it is the same as before.

[TheOrcKing]

Here is another set, Lord Business' Evil Lair (70809).

The Brick Fan

Hey, there is the Luchador minifigure after all!

[lowillsw]

 

Here is another set, Lord Business' Evil Lair (70809).

The Brick Fan

Hey, there is the Luchador minifigure after all!

 

 

TLG is going to make you buy every set to collect everything along with the CMF line.  I can't imagine all 16 CMFs will be in each set to cannibalize sales.

[Guest eightbrick]

Whoa! That's one strange set (well I guess all the sets we see are going to be strange until we watch the movie and understand what is going on). Seems like they're trying to do a different theme in each set (Alpha Team/Agents style for this one I guess?). And then there is the mega-rich Lord Business' hair. I know you guys were all thinking of this, so I'll put it out there:

Connect the parallels, anyone?

[MartinP]

As soon as the movie comes out, it will all make sense. (I hope).

[Noodlenut]

Here's a new set that LEGO just revealed:

Head on over to the site to see more pictures.

[Noodlenut]

I went over to view pictures of the new sets on LEGO's website, and saw a box of those series 12 minifigures.  The color is... (drumroll please) ...DARK BLUE!  It looks pretty cool.

[exciter1]

Brickset has a bunch of sets in their database now on the front page.  I'm not sold that I'll be investing in any of these. It might be another Galaxy Squad to me.  I do think Chima is picking up a little steam, since it's all I hear parents and grandparents talking about in the Lego aisle.