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You certainly can! But I don't think it'll work...

You couldn't be more wrong in much of what you've said! Also, Castles being popular isn't the controversial part of this Series, but I'm sure you watched my entire video and already know that 😉 But while they will both likely sell out, or become very close to selling out, history tells us that people certainly do NOT only buy Bricklink sets if they're Castle related. I encourage you to open your horizons!

The reviews are out! It was cool to see them compared to other Castle sets, and I'm not convinced that both Siege will definitely sell out, and Seaside will come very close.

Hmm that's a tough question, but I think they both will hit huge spikes early and fast, and then level out. I believe the Siege Encampment has the best chance of selling out because it's a literal army building set and enough of the Castle AFOLs are middle-aged folks with lots of disposable income. I'm excited to watch this one from an outside perspective as I will not be preordering any! It's going to be a fun one 🙏🏻

But Moon Knight had white robes whereas Samurai Deadpool has red!

Right? It's definitely a great way to grow and figure out what you want your niche to be!

WOW! That's going to be a fun day for you! The best part is they don't hit your card until shipping so you'll have a fun little surprise on your bank statement in late August 😂. In future Series, it's definitely going to hurt me as well

@ hahaha that is true! Although I will need to keep a note of that for August 😂 and yeah Lego be hurting all our wallets. At least I can sit series 5 down personally even though it has some great sets, I just don’t have the space for them and I have to prioritise castle :)

A true lore moment right there; I wasn't even around at that point yet!

Oh we've got a running list of ideas for future episodes! 😎

I suppose it's what the people wanted, but I do think it's nice to get those small ones on the regular.

@@dosicmyth You're exactly right! Except I made this short on 12/31 and the Battle Suit Mech released on 1/1. Up until this set, that Hat never existed in black! I've had my eye on this set and will have to make an updated version

​@@cpafol nice, yeah I know they have it in dark blueish grey but the black one you used probably looks better than that one even if the shape is more accurate on the other.

Now that you mention it, I feel like I have heard that before! In retrospect, it would have been awesome to see him as Ani if he was a bit younger. I think he would have done well.

Never! 😈

@@cpafol even you

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I could! But it's the wrong color so that's why I didn't 😪

@@daystoppol1592 Hefty claim! But only the second one is arguable

Just because I don't like the game, doesn't mean I don't respect the game 😎

FORK KNIFE

This Castle ain't big enough for the two of us. Probably?

Check out my channel; I already did! 😎

I appreciate your deep dive thoughts on these sets! And agree for the most part, although LEGO will likely never bring back Castle because the kiddos aren't into LEGO Castle at all nowadays. That being said, the 18+ series should be ripe for them! For the time being, Bricklink and LEGO are very separate in many respects, and the only thing LEGO can do is say "No, don't make that because we are going to eventually make it". Otherwise, Bricklink does its own thing. It'll be interesting if LEGO ever does take some hints from the BDP on future sets.

@@cpafol Kids aren't into castle anymore? I disagree. how is that even tested? All castle sets today are geared to adults, at high price tags, GWP scarcity, or CMF unbalances, and even getting one fig with no context is not going to be much. Kids have little access to the market, and it crumbled when castle got too weird instead of just doing more along the lines like they are now with more city life0. So many themes are based on medieval/ fantasy IP that closely relate. I think the difference here is what is being stolen from children is the imagination. Yes, because IP sets recreate scenes and naturally those scenes are reenacted in play. Whereas the classic themes as children gave us almost no back story to any faction. The stories were pure and (speaking in hyperbolic) more inventive. Characters needed their own forging. If I were a parent today I would be focusing my attention to that. Ironically as a kid building Star Wars x-wings our of city parts to now sometimes take IP parts made into castle. There is room for both of course, I get excited for Star wars fans unveilings, the Jabbas sail barge was almost enough to get me to buy! its just super awesome sets like this should be more accessible as I pretty much want to steer clear from that other system that makes basic bricks collectors items because its trapped in a box. It has many problems.... but that is for another time. Peace. ty for discussing

@@jacobe1942 Unfortunately kids don't have to have as much imagination now as when they used to "back in the day". Show a kid a brown and grey castle set or show them a bright vibrant Ninjago set. We both know which one they're choosing. LEGO has tested this themselves and it's evident through what we see on shelves. Adults are the main consumers buying castle so that is who they are gearing any castle towards. I didn't have a smart phone until I was in college; kids nowadays are getting one at 10 or less. No need for imagination when you have that. Whether anyone likes it or not, it's the way of the world: bright, vibrant, and flashy sells.

@@cpafol A parents job is to know better.... A lions knight castle is a full story in a box for all ages and sexes and is timeless. It is big beautiful, vibrant. Ninjago is not Star Wars but still a recognizable show and characters to most and has a full range of sets from $5 dollars to $400ish. Castle has none of that. Lions knight castle is worthy as a legacy heirloom... Yeah I do not like that direction... and it does not have to be that way, kids and adults would like smaller sets of battle packs that could have made this siege encampment. There is tons of fun in these sets. and LEGO makes some very questionable stuff that it aught to do its classic lines right.

Slowly but surely working on it!

I answered this in another comment so I will copy/paste my comment here to explain! "It is quite well know and communicated by Bricklink that they choose only ONE design from each category for each Series. That is until this series. So no, it's not controversial because I'm not a castle fan; it's controversial because the BDP contradicted its own stated guidelines with this series. Now, since my initial video, I have had various conversations with Bricklink reps to understand why they made that decision and now fully understand why it had to be done and how it was reasonable. However, not everyone has had those conversations which is why this Series is still looked at as controversial by the broader community. Hope this helps as to why I denoted this Series as controversial and not just trying to say that because, "I didn't like the designs"."

It's not even about hate, it's more about the fact that this Series unfortunately had to break the rules because of external circumstances. I always try to keep my personal tastes out of these kinds of things! But I'm certainly glad for those that enjoy these types of builds!

Just don't think about 'after taxes' for the designers living in European countries 😬

It's so cool that all the castle fans will be able to have all their favorite sets be seiged by either the Black Falcons or Lion Knights! I definitely understand that not every set is for me and am always happy by those that have a clean sweep of a Series. Happy building!

You and I agree!

He's with momma pool

This is where I'm at too! The Merchant Boat is a fun one, but man do I need to save up for that expensive Adventures in Transylvania! The wallet can only stretch so thin

Wow I totally didn't know that part existed! Good catch; I will keep that in mind for the next one 🤔💯

I would! But it's the wrong color 😢😢

As mentioned in another reply, it is controversial because the BDP's own guidelines state, and it is widely communicated, that they will always choose only ONE design from each Series. This Series saw two designs chosen from one category. Hence the controversy. Since my video 9 months ago, I have had various conversations with Bricklink reps and understood why they made that decision and how it was reasonable. However, the broader community hasn't had those discussions so this Series still has some controversy for many. As far as comparing the BDP to LEGO retail sets, that's not an apples to apples comparison. If you look at Castle as a whole, any LEGO fan has had many, many offerings over the past 5 years with more, no doubt, to come. Is there a castle theme out there? No. Why you ask? Simple! Kids don't want castle anymore. So while us BIONICLE fans are starving over here, the Castle/Train fans are eating quite well comparatively. Hope that explanation helps!

Medieval Seaside Market does have that certain simple charm; more reminiscent to something that might actually end up on LEGO shelves honestly! My wallet is also glad😅 Not only the real photos make a difference, but seeing the in person reviews does so much more to let us know what the final design will actually look like! Oftentimes sets being a ton bigger in person than I would have ever expected, and normally the price justified.

I'll think about it 🤔 I've made a lot so far!

Not yet...🤔