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Though hopefully Lego is prepared this time and avoids a repeat of the Saturn V where it was nowhere to be found for months at a time.
For example, I don't expect to see any set specific VIP cards any time soon!
All that said, and to answer @Legopassion8 question - No, I'd be willing to make bets that Voltron will be a one and done. Despite its 'Ghostbustersesque' potential, I think TLG learnt some lessons there as well.
The only exception I see to this is a possible minifig set (which I wouldn't be suprised to see as a future con exclusive)
I tried and tried to make transforming car/planes/robots with my Lego sets, to varying degrees of success, and I was always sad I could never have enough variety of pieces to create Superion.
And now we have this. I'll be buying it, and after displaying it for a time, I'll try to mod it into Superion. Cannot wait.
Is there a lottery for the set signings? LOL Just kidding.
Now there's some toys. Those old Shogun warriors were just about the greatest thing since sliced bread back in the 70s. I picked up a bunch of the two footers for my son last Christmas and man if they haven't stood the test of time. You can keep Voltron and those other robots that change into can openers and whatnot...
Just too bad Lego can't cash in on Transformers like "Kre-o did"...
Also, @MAGNINOMINISUMBRA - thanks for the link to the history of giant robots. I've only now surfaced after reading it all. Fascinating stuff!
https://shop.lego.com/en-GB/Voltron-21311
Mattel would never license Masters of the universe since they have their own brand of bricks that's unfortunate.
FTFY
http://m.ign.com/videos/2018/07/16/lego-voltron-unboxing
Not a very detailed unboxing but nice to see the size of the completed build.
And if it had a Lighthouse and Police Station for legs and an X-Wing for the other arm, I'd buy one.
Seriously, though, I didn't expect it to be so big. I'm starting to feel like the astronomical price is more justified.
LEGO making sure everybody can have the lions separated and as Voltron :-P
If somebody is crazy enough to buy three 10261 to make a loop I'm sure a few will buy two for this very reason.
Also have to pick up a copy for a friend who gave me his VIP Card for his purchase.
Roughly 12 hours and counting!
Adjust accordingly!
west coast 12:35am