The Nexo Knights Topic

[Da_Stronk_Destroyer]

Indeed.

(I am debating on getting that set…)

[DraikNova]

It’s actually pretty nice, although the articulation could be better.

[Tarvaax]

@RaptorTalon

Just gonna throw this in there, one of the best (or well,my favorite) Ninjago mech had a “head” (Zane’s mech from possession)

I liked that one!

@DraikNova

Well, what’s the point of grouping all of your sensors in one place? That still makes your mech have a huge weak spot, since you’d be effectively blind if it was destroyed. Personally, both in terms of aesthetics and functionality, I prefer spider-like mech designs, with the main sensors being distributed over the same front segment that houses the cockpit, with a large enough number of legs to counteract the natural unwieldiness of giant mecha, and the second segment essentially acting as a booster, containing additional functionalities (extraneous weapons, long-range sensors, backup life support, etc.).

We obviously don’t share the same tastes, and I’m starting to think that this less about functionality for you, and more about design bias.

@Ekorak

That’s a very well done head, too. Doesn’t contain the minifigure either, thankfully. That would look either dumb or it would be far too oversized to be a viable set.

Why on earth would you put the minifigure in the head? That’s a stupid idea.

Like, I’m not saying they should stop making Western stylized mechs, I’m just saying that also making a few Eastern stylized mechs every now and then for people that prefer that aesthetic would also be appreciated. Honestly, I thought the Skells in Xenoblade Chronicles X were a good fusion between Western and Eastern styles. I want something like that.

[Ghosty]

imo i don’t mind the fact that mechs don’t have any head
it’s just that lego’s mechs are ALWAYS the same short,stupid-looking stumpy thing with huge hands and a super awkardly exposed pilot and it’s getting really annoying
like
i’d love it if lego would make good looking mechs for once

[Darknova3529]

mechs with proper posability and not 2 joints.

purple villieans YUS Nexo knights really seems like the theme for me.

[DarkHenrik]

so while we are on the debate with mechs, which one of these mech designs do you guys find the most pleasing (and by the way, please don’t dislike the chima mechs, just because they are from Legends of Chima)

the Stealth Hunter from Exo-Force

the Samurai X mech

Icebite’s Claw Driller

Halbert’s mech
(given the design, i bet this would be the most likely design choice for the 2017 mechs)

now i would just like to say that i was originaly going to post all of the mechs… but the problem is that there just to many mechs from the past themes that its to much.

[Da_Stronk_Destroyer]

The samurai mech is by far my favorite. The stealth hunter is close second.

[Darknova3529]

I still think the exo force mech are the best. with those thing you don’t have to worry about stuff poping off. the joints are also really good and much better then sets with only 2 joints

[Vuhii]

each design appeals to me about equally

the chima one actually gets extra points for the weapons it has

[Ned_Flanders]

@Darknova3529

with those thing you don’t have to worry about stuff poping off.

Actually, quite the opposite. Exo Force mecha are infamous for fragility. Not the limbs that fall off, but the torsos were prone to crumbling.

[DraikNova]

The King’s Mech. The only issue I have with it is the mandatory splitting function, and even that is better executed than most.

[Plural]

All four mechs have different qualities that I enjoy, though I’m more inclined to dislike the Exo-Force and Chime ones for the former’s flimsy looking everything and the latter for the concept of the mech (Not trying to say it’s bad, though. I’m just not a fan of animal-themed shtuff.)

The Ninjago and NK sets are my preferred styles of mechs. The Samurai X Mech is pretty sturdy and looks nice, while the King’s Mech looks great and has a more than fantastic build.

[Tarvaax]

I like the King’s Mech the most. The minifigure is secure and protected by what seems like a metal frame rather than a stupid sheet of glass. It also has a head of sorts what with the visor. I like heads because they add personality to the mech. The Samuari Mech was also really cool.

That said, I’d prefer LEGO make mechs that are more sleek and less blocky.

[DarkHenrik]

@Tarvaax

The minifigure us secure and protected by what seems like a metal frame rather than a stupid sheet of glass. It also has a head of sorts what with the visor. I like heads because they add personality to the mech.

this is the general reason why i think the “King’s mech” and the Black Knight mech’s cockpit design will be used for future Nexo Knight mechs, because the visor helmet works in the same manner as that of a knight helmet (just look at the Black Knight’s visor).

[Da_Stronk_Destroyer]

I don’t care, I am just glad that piece keeps getting re-used.

#HFG2

[Payinku]

I really like the King’s mech, mostly for the beautiful legs, however I’d still say I prefer the design of the exo-force mechs, ignoring the candy glass fragility.

Also why do so many of Lego’s recent mechs have incredibly ugly arms?

[Lost_Head]

Are we going to ignore the fact that we get shield mask packs?

[Triple]

The prelims are out now. Check /r/ Lego.

[Tarvaax]

Uhhh… hmm… I’m not exactly sure how I feel about the 2017 wave after seeing the prelims…

Like, the mech things are coolish (still wish they had some type of mech helmet/head. Having your own head exposed is just stupid), but the vehicles with the printed faces just look so… yuck. The plane or whatever looks kind of messy too…

It does make me happy that I’ll most likely only be buying the small mechs. Makes my budget have more room for Ninjago.

[DraikNova]

Just check instagram. Much easier. Personally, I think the mechs are atrocious. The weapons look absolutely ridiculous, like the first wave of CCBS Chima figures, and the proportions are bizarre, especially the arms. For the other sets, the differences with CM4Sci’s drawings are minimal, and not really worth discussion.