With this set presumably being the primary of a brand new Lego Zelda line, Staff NL sat all the way down to ponder what different Hyrulean landmarks and personalities may 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 advantageous, however the OoT model is not all that thrilling — I would quite 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 light-weight 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 in regards to the Clock Tower from Majora’s Masks with the ominous Moon looming overhead?
In actual fact, seeing Hyperlink’s Home included within the Deku set and listening to Ollie bemoan the shortage of Mido minifigure has received me pondering of character-based enlargement packs for the Kokiri Forest part, too. These could be extra inexpensive little kits with a Kokiri minifig and a panorama element. Just a little Mido guarding the arch resulting in the Deku Tree, the lady 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 is no scarcity of concepts for the grander units, however I would wish 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 would be curious as to how Wind Waker’s distinctive artwork fashion could be translated into Lego, however after I began eager about potential units, I immediately settled on Dragon Roost Island. Now, I am underneath no phantasm that one thing like this may price a hefty amount of cash, however goodness, it might 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 can have Hyperlink, a number of Rito tribe members, Chuchus, Kargarocs, and heck, even the God of Winds, Zephos. And naturally, you’d have to have some kind of speaker to play the enduring Dragon Roost Island theme tune. Yeah, this factor would most likely price a minimum of £500…
You already know 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, it is a very bold one, I do know, however I need my concepts to be somewhat loopy. I additionally need the Temple of Time from OoT, thoughts you, however I will accept absolutely the insanity that will be the 4 Giants, attempting 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 recreation than the 4 of them stopping the Moon from destroying the land. This is able to be a kind of builds that would not have too many gimmicks, actually — however it might be an advanced one. 4 buildable giants — every with a miniature model of the masks that it’s important to get to free them — and one massive moon, maybe half a moon to maintain the fee down.
Different issues you can get with this are minigfigures of Hyperlink, Cranium Child (though I hope we have all seen this superb Cranium Child construct from just a few years in the past), the Completely happy Masks Salesman, or the Lunar Youngsters.Perhaps, if the Moon is only a half-moon, the flat facet may very well be the placement itself with the tree on the centre.
Rito Village (Jim Norman, employees author)
In reality, there may be 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 practical 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 may very well be a Kass determine! With a tiny accordion! I am getting extra bought on this concept by the minute.
Nonetheless, what’s extra more likely to sting my financial institution stability could be a spread of show items just like the LEGO Helmet vary, Infinity Gauntlet, or Star Wars dioramas. My cabinets are already buckling underneath the stress 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 quite have than any of the above? Stain-glass sage window units, maybe? A recreation of the Hyrule Fort stealth backyard? Does Jim’s suggestion of a tiny Kass with a tiny accordion beat every thing else? Tell us the concepts you want greatest under.