I'm having a hard time imagining how LEGO could make figures based on older themes appealing to kids who have no idea of the back story: would they be cool in their own right and also sufficiently similar to the originals to satisfy the AFOLs? All rights reserved. You can of course always bookmarkour guide right hereor sign up forour newsletter. Instructions for the alternate builds of 10497 Gal, Reorganised some shelves and displays and I now ha, 10305 Lion Knights' Castle. Which of these minifigures if your favourite? @Sandinista said:"Its weird half are holiday themed and the rest are just a mishmash. Sadly they are not for me. Knight of the Yellow Castle came a bit late but it's fine. Review: LEGO Marvel Studios Minifigures Series, Review: LEGO 76053 Batman Gotham City Cycle Chase, Review: LEGO German Football Team Minifigures. Going to get me a few of those, to be sure. I like buying them if I can put a certain Atlantis head in them. One of the weaker series in a while. 
@Librarian1976 said:"This is one of the worst series, in my opinion.The Cardboard Robot is hideous. Do it all Holiday or not. The head probably looks strange without the scarf. Surely that cant lead to any trouble, can it? This whole series is amazing. I've sort of fallen off the CMF "wagon" since the pandemic, now that I don't make as many lengthy store visits where I can feel for the figs I want. (I'd also personally want to get Takua and Basil the Batlord but that might be overreaching.). @bmwlego said:"After a quick check and count, are there 11 new elements introduced for this series? Oh, wait, we already got Sad Tahu in 11021. Weve seen a giant Castle (recalculated to be in first place), and a 3-in-1 Classic Space set (bumped from second to third, I believe), but let me know when they announce a big celebratory set for the theme that saved the company from bankruptcy and _STILL_ beat all the Space votes combined. Looking forward to getting them at work in September! @LegoLover58 said:"These figures are tempting, but not buying them with the scummy blind boxes. There is also no new pet or unique accessory. The Knight and the Nutcracker are the only two that I find mildly interesting.Overall one of the most forgettable series, for me. @PurpleDave said:"Ah. Lego made a mistake of fragment it into sub-themes, which was really bad None of these minifigures stand out to me that much but it seems Lego has really leaned into the cutesy-factor with the faces and I think that's a great idea. New horses! That is Frosty the snowman. A medium nougat would have better reflected the idea of a cardboard costume.The Ferry Captain is okayAs a non-Christian, the Reindeer Costume and other Christmas-themed minifigures dont appeal to me. "I can do what I want with my minifigs. The minifigure kinda has a bit of a cutesy/chibi nature to it already, so cranking that up with the new face prints is a plus. I find the Easter bunny more egregious. This could just be a generic wolf based on either Little Red Riding Hood or the Three Little Pigs, but any reference to a Disney production would be a veiled hint at best. This series does have a lot going for it. https://brickset.com/sets/71011-16/Queen"The Queen comes from a slightly larger kingdom than the Classic King, and as such she wonders if it wouldnt be a good idea to be a little less old-fashioned and a little more up-to-date. Here's your very first look at the @lego, Retro gaming meets @lego with the 10306 Atari, The new LEGO 76218 Sanctum Sanctorum teased for a reveal at LEGO CON 2022. LEGO announces 10497 Galaxy Explorer, a reimagination of a Classic Space icon. Log in @PixelTheDragon said:"What does the bunny symbolize? All the others doesn't appeal to me, specially because I see no use in costumes. Is that a redesign of the Knight's visor piece? Boring. 
A medium nougat would have better reflected the idea of a cardboard costume.The Ferry Captain is okayAs a non-Christian, the Reindeer Costume and other Christmas-themed minifigures dont appeal to me. Arriving as the latest characters from the LEGO Group, the new Series 23 Collectible minifigures have all been officially confirmed. Im guessing there will be a spare though. The Nutcracker would have made a good Imperial soldier but sadly it looks like his hat and exaggerated hair are one piece which sucks. "I was always taught as a kid that Santa, reindeer, and all that stuff is just good fun. @Librarian1976 said:"As a non-Christian, the Reindeer Costume and other Christmas-themed minifigures dont appeal to me. @Watsonite said:"Always bizarre how everyone sees the CMFs as (minifig)parts packs. Teased back at LEGO CON 2022, were not getting official, high-resolution photos of the upcoming Series 23 Collectible minifigures. Better yet, have each one be from a different holiday throughout the year. Previous ones I have cherry picked the ones I like but this is the first time I am interested in all of them. It doesn't seem to be a werewolf, so it's just a wolf in overalls? Santa could be argued to be in the spirit of giving. But it's neat to see Lego continuing to pump out great designs! They shouldve gone all the way like with the monsters series "I thought the same thing at first, but then if you consider the release of these in September, then maybe all the costume ones count towards Halloween making the whole thing "holidays". The snowman and perhaps the knight are the cherry pick for me. I'm into CMFs, costumes, and X-mas. They shouldve gone all the way like with the monsters series. I actually quite like it.Even though I dont like most if these, I am still going to buy them all. While switching to boxes will likely be a big win for the environmental side of the LEGO Groups packaging, it will offer one notable downside to its plastic counterparts. The teal color doesnt work for me. These are kinds od moulds I like. 
The figures in this series can be divided into three categories.First up are generic costume figs, in the vein of series 18: Cardboard Robot, Ferry Captain, Green Dragon Costume, Wolf Costume, and Popcorn CostumeNext are various winter holiday themed figs: Reindeer, Turkey Costume, Christmas Elf, Nutcracker, Snowman, and Sugar FairyAnd finally, ONE figure based on legacy products: Knight of the Yellow Castle.If I was in charge of this series I would have made it all figures based on high ranking themes from the 90th Anniversary vote:Toa Tahu (Mata)Johnny Thunder (or maybe Baron Von Baron since we already got an updated Johnny not too long ago)Knight of the Yellow Castle Governor Broadside The Black KnightDragon Master BurnabusAxel (Rock Raiders) Blacktron (Original Version) Commander ColdAquanautM-Tron OgelIf they wanted to go all out and make more than 12 minifigs, they could've even made everyone happy by throwing in:Paradisa Civilian Tim (Time Cruisers) WolfpackAnn DroidYou may have noticed I skipped Classic Space, Pirates, Forestmen, Space Police, and Black Falcons on that list, despite them being high ranking. He doesnt have much land or treasure yet, or even his own little village to rule, but hes already recruited fourteen brave and loyal knights, and by working together they have constructed a fine golden castle. This is one of the worst series, in my opinion.The Cardboard Robot is hideous. We need printed Shako hats again!The rest are pretty useless or uninteresting. If you have a lot to tell us, use this contact form. But I bought too many figs from previous 4 series so this is actually good. 
In fact, the kingdom is growing so vast and successful that theyre starting to think about splitting it in two and giving half to each of their royal children. In music terms this is equivalent to Bon Jovi's 'Crossroads' album - every song is great! 
I dont really care for this series. I might get a few knights if there is a decent print on the torso, none otherwise (I'm not a fan of the pink shield and never was). . As someone who collect any Christmas related sets/figures for my Winter Village I'll definitely be getting multiples of the Reindeer Costume, Xmas Elf, Nutcracker and Snowman. Going to be the first wave since the monster wave that I don't intend to collect them all. Previous ones I have cherry picked the ones I like but this is the first time I am interested in all of them. Looking forward to getting them at work in September! It doesn't seem to be a werewolf, so it's just a wolf in overalls? ", Reckon I can easily skip this one. If the Reindeer didnt have the gift as an accessory, I might see it as more of a general animal costume, but the gift turns it into one of Santas trusty steeds.Green Dragon Costume and Wolf costume are okay.Popcorn Costume and Turkey Costume are fantastic, but I wonder how much the Turkeywith its association with American Thanksgivinghas international appeal. Of course, I could be reading too much into it. The knight gave them an offer they couldnt refuse. This must be one of the worst series.I will take one knight and dragon.The best figure however is LONG OVERDUE snowman. :D"Funny, for me this is one of the worst series ever. Popcorn costume? Check out all 12 of LEGOs upcoming Series 23 Collectible minifigures launching this fall. Up to the minute reporting on the latest technology and lifestyle product introductions, in-depth reviews and notable consumer price fluctuations. If you have LEGO news, new images or something else to tell us about, send us a message. I'm good with one, maybe two animal costumes in a series, but four is really pushing it, and for a 90th anniversary series, it feels more like a Christmas series. LEGO System A/S, DK-7190 Billund, Denmark. All of the figs are done really well, have great designs, nice part usage, etc. Knight of the yellow castle is interesting. 10497 Galaxy Explorer alternate model instructions now available for download, Sebastian Vettel rocks this awesome LEGO-themed helmet for the 2022 Hungarian Grand Prix, Review: 40521 Mini Disney The Haunted Mansion, Buying Guide: Every new LEGO set releasing in August 2022. 
LEGO is trying to overcorrect and is now making every knight female lol. @GSR_MataNui I'm interested to know who you think the target audience for CMFs is? 
As a collector of all the costumed minifig's I couldn't be more happier :). Who, or what, will you find inside. Zero Interest in any of them.Save Me having to feel a whole lot of packages and Cash too!Nuff Said. 
:D"Funny, for me this is one of the worst series ever. The whole castle theme almost doubled the second one. Thats why they rigged the vote to push Castle in front of Bionicle. I know what I have to save for now All of them! The knight gave them an offer they couldnt refuse. Let us know in the comments. @aarekk:Ten new costume elements (robot head, ship, reindeer head, wolf head, popcorn hat, turkey head, turkey tail, elf hair, nutcracker hat, snowman head) and two new accessories (hobby horse head, candy cane) is an average of one new element per minifig. For my wallet. Please log in to post comments on this article. This is 2022s third wave, which should release in September. I'm also not a fan of the popcorn costume. "Funny, most christians I know find the whole Santa/reindeer thing terrible and feel the need to explain every year that they have nothing to do with the birth of their saviour but see it as a late celebration of pagan Solstice. 
Sure, some of them could come in handy in this or that MOC or setup but that isn't exactly the point of the series.I love this series, there are some nice ideas and moulds and they are clearly aimed at the holiday months of the year. 
I love the holiday figs, and the green dragon and knight look wonderfully retro (I wonder whether the knight has torso printing under their armor). Looking forward to getting them at work in September! Previous ones I have cherry picked the ones I like but this is the first time I am interested in all of them. but in this range, I feel like I'd be equally happy with any of these as long as it's not a duplicate.
@Librarian1976 said:"This is one of the worst series, in my opinion.The Cardboard Robot is hideous. Do it all Holiday or not. The head probably looks strange without the scarf. Surely that cant lead to any trouble, can it? This whole series is amazing. I've sort of fallen off the CMF "wagon" since the pandemic, now that I don't make as many lengthy store visits where I can feel for the figs I want. (I'd also personally want to get Takua and Basil the Batlord but that might be overreaching.). @bmwlego said:"After a quick check and count, are there 11 new elements introduced for this series? Oh, wait, we already got Sad Tahu in 11021. Weve seen a giant Castle (recalculated to be in first place), and a 3-in-1 Classic Space set (bumped from second to third, I believe), but let me know when they announce a big celebratory set for the theme that saved the company from bankruptcy and _STILL_ beat all the Space votes combined. Looking forward to getting them at work in September! @LegoLover58 said:"These figures are tempting, but not buying them with the scummy blind boxes. There is also no new pet or unique accessory. The Knight and the Nutcracker are the only two that I find mildly interesting.Overall one of the most forgettable series, for me. @PurpleDave said:"Ah. Lego made a mistake of fragment it into sub-themes, which was really bad None of these minifigures stand out to me that much but it seems Lego has really leaned into the cutesy-factor with the faces and I think that's a great idea. New horses! That is Frosty the snowman. A medium nougat would have better reflected the idea of a cardboard costume.The Ferry Captain is okayAs a non-Christian, the Reindeer Costume and other Christmas-themed minifigures dont appeal to me. "I can do what I want with my minifigs. The minifigure kinda has a bit of a cutesy/chibi nature to it already, so cranking that up with the new face prints is a plus. I find the Easter bunny more egregious. This could just be a generic wolf based on either Little Red Riding Hood or the Three Little Pigs, but any reference to a Disney production would be a veiled hint at best. This series does have a lot going for it. https://brickset.com/sets/71011-16/Queen"The Queen comes from a slightly larger kingdom than the Classic King, and as such she wonders if it wouldnt be a good idea to be a little less old-fashioned and a little more up-to-date. Here's your very first look at the @lego, Retro gaming meets @lego with the 10306 Atari, The new LEGO 76218 Sanctum Sanctorum teased for a reveal at LEGO CON 2022. LEGO announces 10497 Galaxy Explorer, a reimagination of a Classic Space icon. Log in @PixelTheDragon said:"What does the bunny symbolize? All the others doesn't appeal to me, specially because I see no use in costumes. Is that a redesign of the Knight's visor piece? Boring. A medium nougat would have better reflected the idea of a cardboard costume.The Ferry Captain is okayAs a non-Christian, the Reindeer Costume and other Christmas-themed minifigures dont appeal to me. Arriving as the latest characters from the LEGO Group, the new Series 23 Collectible minifigures have all been officially confirmed. Im guessing there will be a spare though. The Nutcracker would have made a good Imperial soldier but sadly it looks like his hat and exaggerated hair are one piece which sucks. "I was always taught as a kid that Santa, reindeer, and all that stuff is just good fun. @Librarian1976 said:"As a non-Christian, the Reindeer Costume and other Christmas-themed minifigures dont appeal to me. @Watsonite said:"Always bizarre how everyone sees the CMFs as (minifig)parts packs. Teased back at LEGO CON 2022, were not getting official, high-resolution photos of the upcoming Series 23 Collectible minifigures. Better yet, have each one be from a different holiday throughout the year. Previous ones I have cherry picked the ones I like but this is the first time I am interested in all of them. It doesn't seem to be a werewolf, so it's just a wolf in overalls? Santa could be argued to be in the spirit of giving. But it's neat to see Lego continuing to pump out great designs! They shouldve gone all the way like with the monsters series "I thought the same thing at first, but then if you consider the release of these in September, then maybe all the costume ones count towards Halloween making the whole thing "holidays". The snowman and perhaps the knight are the cherry pick for me. I'm into CMFs, costumes, and X-mas. They shouldve gone all the way like with the monsters series. I actually quite like it.Even though I dont like most if these, I am still going to buy them all. While switching to boxes will likely be a big win for the environmental side of the LEGO Groups packaging, it will offer one notable downside to its plastic counterparts. The teal color doesnt work for me. These are kinds od moulds I like. The figures in this series can be divided into three categories.First up are generic costume figs, in the vein of series 18: Cardboard Robot, Ferry Captain, Green Dragon Costume, Wolf Costume, and Popcorn CostumeNext are various winter holiday themed figs: Reindeer, Turkey Costume, Christmas Elf, Nutcracker, Snowman, and Sugar FairyAnd finally, ONE figure based on legacy products: Knight of the Yellow Castle.If I was in charge of this series I would have made it all figures based on high ranking themes from the 90th Anniversary vote:Toa Tahu (Mata)Johnny Thunder (or maybe Baron Von Baron since we already got an updated Johnny not too long ago)Knight of the Yellow Castle Governor Broadside The Black KnightDragon Master BurnabusAxel (Rock Raiders) Blacktron (Original Version) Commander ColdAquanautM-Tron OgelIf they wanted to go all out and make more than 12 minifigs, they could've even made everyone happy by throwing in:Paradisa Civilian Tim (Time Cruisers) WolfpackAnn DroidYou may have noticed I skipped Classic Space, Pirates, Forestmen, Space Police, and Black Falcons on that list, despite them being high ranking. He doesnt have much land or treasure yet, or even his own little village to rule, but hes already recruited fourteen brave and loyal knights, and by working together they have constructed a fine golden castle. This is one of the worst series, in my opinion.The Cardboard Robot is hideous. We need printed Shako hats again!The rest are pretty useless or uninteresting. If you have a lot to tell us, use this contact form. But I bought too many figs from previous 4 series so this is actually good. In fact, the kingdom is growing so vast and successful that theyre starting to think about splitting it in two and giving half to each of their royal children. In music terms this is equivalent to Bon Jovi's 'Crossroads' album - every song is great! I dont really care for this series. I might get a few knights if there is a decent print on the torso, none otherwise (I'm not a fan of the pink shield and never was). . As someone who collect any Christmas related sets/figures for my Winter Village I'll definitely be getting multiples of the Reindeer Costume, Xmas Elf, Nutcracker and Snowman. Going to be the first wave since the monster wave that I don't intend to collect them all. Previous ones I have cherry picked the ones I like but this is the first time I am interested in all of them. Looking forward to getting them at work in September! It doesn't seem to be a werewolf, so it's just a wolf in overalls? ", Reckon I can easily skip this one. If the Reindeer didnt have the gift as an accessory, I might see it as more of a general animal costume, but the gift turns it into one of Santas trusty steeds.Green Dragon Costume and Wolf costume are okay.Popcorn Costume and Turkey Costume are fantastic, but I wonder how much the Turkeywith its association with American Thanksgivinghas international appeal. Of course, I could be reading too much into it. The knight gave them an offer they couldnt refuse. This must be one of the worst series.I will take one knight and dragon.The best figure however is LONG OVERDUE snowman. :D"Funny, for me this is one of the worst series ever. Popcorn costume? Check out all 12 of LEGOs upcoming Series 23 Collectible minifigures launching this fall. Up to the minute reporting on the latest technology and lifestyle product introductions, in-depth reviews and notable consumer price fluctuations. If you have LEGO news, new images or something else to tell us about, send us a message. I'm good with one, maybe two animal costumes in a series, but four is really pushing it, and for a 90th anniversary series, it feels more like a Christmas series. LEGO System A/S, DK-7190 Billund, Denmark. All of the figs are done really well, have great designs, nice part usage, etc. Knight of the yellow castle is interesting. 10497 Galaxy Explorer alternate model instructions now available for download, Sebastian Vettel rocks this awesome LEGO-themed helmet for the 2022 Hungarian Grand Prix, Review: 40521 Mini Disney The Haunted Mansion, Buying Guide: Every new LEGO set releasing in August 2022. LEGO is trying to overcorrect and is now making every knight female lol. @GSR_MataNui I'm interested to know who you think the target audience for CMFs is? As a collector of all the costumed minifig's I couldn't be more happier :). Who, or what, will you find inside. Zero Interest in any of them.Save Me having to feel a whole lot of packages and Cash too!Nuff Said. :D"Funny, for me this is one of the worst series ever. The whole castle theme almost doubled the second one. Thats why they rigged the vote to push Castle in front of Bionicle. I know what I have to save for now All of them! The knight gave them an offer they couldnt refuse. Let us know in the comments. @aarekk:Ten new costume elements (robot head, ship, reindeer head, wolf head, popcorn hat, turkey head, turkey tail, elf hair, nutcracker hat, snowman head) and two new accessories (hobby horse head, candy cane) is an average of one new element per minifig. For my wallet. Please log in to post comments on this article. This is 2022s third wave, which should release in September. I'm also not a fan of the popcorn costume. "Funny, most christians I know find the whole Santa/reindeer thing terrible and feel the need to explain every year that they have nothing to do with the birth of their saviour but see it as a late celebration of pagan Solstice. Sure, some of them could come in handy in this or that MOC or setup but that isn't exactly the point of the series.I love this series, there are some nice ideas and moulds and they are clearly aimed at the holiday months of the year. I love the holiday figs, and the green dragon and knight look wonderfully retro (I wonder whether the knight has torso printing under their armor). Looking forward to getting them at work in September! Previous ones I have cherry picked the ones I like but this is the first time I am interested in all of them. but in this range, I feel like I'd be equally happy with any of these as long as it's not a duplicate.