With this set presumably being the primary of a brand new Lego Zelda line, Group NL sat right down to ponder what different Hyrulean landmarks and personalities would possibly make for epic Lego units sooner or later…
Kokiri Forest & Misplaced Woods (Gavin Lane, editor)
I am nonetheless shocked that Nintendo did not insist on some quirky new innovation with the Animal Crossing and Zelda units, however I am additionally ecstatic to see this following the lead of the adult-focused NES and Mario 64 ‘?’ Block.
My thoughts instantly jumps to Ocarina. The Temple of Time could be wonderful, however the OoT model is not all that thrilling — I might reasonably see a Forest Temple diorama that includes the battle with Phantom Ganondorf or within the Misplaced Woods with a Cranium Child on the tree stump with a lightweight brick offering a highlight for Hyperlink’s Ocarina solo. An Epona determine is a no brainer, with some Lon Lon Ranch fences to leap, plus Malon, Talon, and Ingo minifigs. And the way concerning the Clock Tower from Majora’s Masks with the ominous Moon looming overhead?
In reality, seeing Hyperlink’s Home included within the Deku set and listening to Ollie bemoan the dearth of Mido minifigure has received me considering of character-based growth packs for the Kokiri Forest part, too. These could be extra inexpensive little kits with a Kokiri minifig and a panorama element. A bit of Mido guarding the arch resulting in the Deku Tree, the woman sitting on the store who says ‘Hel-lo!’, the chap struggling in a hoop of rocks, a waving Saria with some Rupee-filled grass or one thing.
There isn’t any scarcity of concepts for the grander units, however I might prefer to see one thing smaller, too. I am additionally busting to see what a Ganondorf minifig would appear like.
Dragon Roost Island (Ollie Reynolds, employees author)
I might be curious as to how Wind Waker’s distinctive artwork type could be translated into Lego, however after I began enthusiastic about potential units, I immediately settled on Dragon Roost Island. Now, I am beneath no phantasm that one thing like this might price a hefty amount of cash, however goodness, it could be so cool.
Simply think about it, a whole Lego duplicate of the island’s overworld, full with palm bushes, bomb flowers, a swirling vortex of smoke atop the volcano, and naturally, The Nice Valoo himself. With the minifigures, you possibly can have Hyperlink, a number of Rito tribe members, Chuchus, Kargarocs, and heck, even the God of Winds, Zephos. And naturally, you’d must have some type of speaker to play the enduring Dragon Roost Island theme tune. Yeah, this factor would most likely price at the very least £500…
You recognize what, although, I will accept a Lego model of Wind Waker’s Gohma boss battle. That factor is so badass.
4 Giants (Alana Hagues, deputy editor)
Yep, this can be a very formidable one, I do know, however I need my concepts to be a little bit loopy. I additionally need the Temple of Time from OoT, thoughts you, however I will accept absolutely the insanity that might be the 4 Giants, making an attempt to carry again the Moon from crashing down.
The guardian deities of Termina are central figures in Majora’s Masks, and there are fewer iconic pictures from that sport than the 4 of them stopping the Moon from destroying the land. This may be a kind of builds that would not have too many gimmicks, actually — however it could be an advanced one. 4 buildable giants — every with a miniature model of the masks that you need to get to free them — and one large moon, maybe half a moon to maintain the fee down.
Different issues you possibly can get with this are minigfigures of Hyperlink, Cranium Child (though I hope we have all seen this wonderful Cranium Child construct from just a few years in the past), the Pleased Masks Salesman, or the Lunar Youngsters.Possibly, if the Moon is only a half-moon, the flat facet might be the placement itself with the tree on the centre.
Rito Village (Jim Norman, employees author)
In reality, there’s not a single Zelda location, merchandise, or character that I do not wish to see made out of Lego. So, I’ve tried to be lifelike about this. Zora’s Area? Too moist. Minish Village? Too small. Kara Kara Bazaar? An excessive amount of sand (coarse, and tough, and worsening). However Rito Village is a set I can think about.
Simply image it: a vertical construct with the focal, perch-shaped rock at its centre, winding steps with homes (roosts?) on the facet, and sufficient particulars to fill the Hyrule Historia 3 times over. Lean into the BOTW theme and provides us a Paraglider for the Hyperlink minifig. Oh god, there might be a Kass determine! With a tiny accordion! I am getting extra bought on this concept by the minute.
Nevertheless, what’s extra more likely to sting my financial institution steadiness could be a spread of show items just like the LEGO Helmet vary, Infinity Gauntlet, or Star Wars dioramas. My cabinets are already buckling beneath the strain of the fashions I presently personal, however I am certain that I may squeeze in an in depth Grasp Sword, Hylian Defend, or Ocarina. I’m a grown-up, in spite of everything.
One thing else you’d reasonably have than any of the above? Stain-glass sage window units, maybe? A recreation of the Hyrule Fortress stealth backyard? Does Jim’s suggestion of a tiny Kass with a tiny accordion beat every little thing else? Tell us the concepts you want finest under.