71040 - Disney Castle

[brickelements]

2 hours ago, JosephMali said:

Color issues aside (I would have done a different color scheme, but it is still okay), there are lots of ways to make better looking towers. This is Lego after all. Here are two examples:

And if that would be too many pieces then try this since it looks like the towers are about eight to ten studs across.

 

And you can adjust the width of a tower using these pieces if it is ten studs across:

 

I am unfamiliar with that technique.  Looks great.  How is it done.  Link to source?

[MarleyMoose]

I think this set looks great! Almost MOCish...

[Ciglione]

2 hours ago, JosephMali said:

Color issues aside (I would have done a different color scheme, but it is still okay), there are lots of ways to make better looking towers. This is Lego after all. Here are two examples:

And if that would be too many pieces then try this since it looks like the towers are about eight to ten studs across.

 

I do not like how they did the colour of the water in the canal on this moc. It is just to clear. I would choose for a bluish brown green color. Seems more realistic. Like the castles have in real life.

[JosephMali]

6 minutes ago, brickelements said:

I am unfamiliar with that technique.  Looks great.  How is it done.  Link to source?

The technique for the first photo can be found here:  http://www.moc-pages.com/moc.php/92430

I was not recommending this for DC, just as an example of a round tower.

[gregpj]

[jaisonline]

Lego Designer Marcus Bessa has been really churning out some cool and fun designs. I can't wait to see his Disney Castle Designer video.

http://marcosbessa28.wix.com/marcosbessa#!lego/ctd5

[KShine]

I just can't understand using all of those 16 x 4 Wedge pieces  I would think that LEGO could find some brick pieces to use as bricks. 

And then they place random stickers in a few spots on them to try to make it look as though it is meant to be brick? 

Edited July 12, 2016 by KShine

[Loghamel]

http://shop.lego.com/en-US/The-Disney-Castle-71040

 

• NEW
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• EXCLUSIVES

The Disney Castle

• Item: 71040
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• Ages:16+
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• VIP Points: 349
• Pieces:4080
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• Coming Soon on Sep 01 2016

 

Explore this magical LEGO® replica of the iconic Walt Disney World® Resort, featuring a highly detailed facade, an array of Disney-themed rooms and 5 Disney minifigures.

 

Price $349.99

 

Welcome to the magical Disney Castle!

 

Cross the stone bridge and enter the arched doorway to a place where dreams come true. This delightful LEGO® replica of the Walt Disney World® Resort Cinderella Castle is full of authentic details for you to explore. Step into the grand main hall with its mosaic-tiled floor, suits of armor, wall-mounted shields, grandfather clock, ornate chandelier and golden lamp, then venture through a myriad of beautifully detailed rooms featuring familiar decorative details. Create your own Disney adventures with the 5 included minifigures: Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Daisy Duck and Tinker Bell, or add characters from your own collection for endless play scenarios. From its intricate facade, ornate balconies and flag-adorned towers, to the soaring golden-spired main tower complete with fireworks function, this amazing model features unsurpassed detail and magical surprises that will set your imagination free!

• Includes 5 minifigures: Mickey Mouse with a tuxedo, Minnie Mouse with red dress, Donald Duck with classic outfit, Daisy Duck with pink skirt, lavender colored shoes and a bow, and Tinker Bell with wig element, skirt, wings and a magic wand.
• The Disney Castle features a detailed facade with a stone bridge, clock, wide arched entrance, ornate balconies, spired towers, plus a four-story main building and a five-story, golden-spired main tower, both containing rooms with assorted Disney-inspired features and elements.
• Castle main building first floor features the main hall with large arched doorway, mosaic floor tiling, ornate chandelier, suits of armor, shield-decorated walls, grandfather clock, floor-standing vase with buildable flower elements, magic carpet and a golden lamp.
• Castle main building second-floor room features buildable dark-blue curtains with curtain pole, ornate buildable candelabra and rose, and glass case elements.
• Castle main building third-floor room features a chest with book of spells, mop and bucket elements, and access to the main tower second-floor room.
• Castle main building fourth-floor bedroom features a detailed bed with decorative golden headboard elements.
• Main tower first-floor kitchen features a large redbrick-patterned stove, workbench, buildable broom and pumpkin, plus pots, pans and assorted kitchen and food elements.
• Main tower second-floor room includes a spinning wheel and access to the castle main building third-floor room.
• Main tower third-floor room features a chest containing brush, scissor and lock of black hair elements, plus a balcony with 2 stud shooters for a firework-display function.
• Main tower fourth-floor room features a golden mirror, plus red apple and glass vase elements.
• Main tower fifth-floor room features a window bench and an arched window.
• Also includes 2 frogs and a golden crown element.
• Remove part of the roof section to discover the glass slipper element and fairy-tale book element with printed cover.
• Launch the fireworks and let the magic begin!
• Combine with other LEGO® minifigure characters for endless adventures!
• This set offers an age-appropriate building experience for ages 12 and over.
• This set includes over 4,000 LEGO® pieces.
• The Disney Castle measures over 29” (74cm) high, 17” (44cm) wide and 12” (31cm) deep.

 

Edited July 12, 2016 by Loghamel

[Val-E]

11 hours ago, jaisonline said:

Lego Designer Marcus Bessa has been really churning out some cool and fun designs. I can't wait to see his Disney Castle Designer video.
 

Yeah, he seems to be the go to guy for the big ones (helicarrier, Kwik E Mart, GBHQ).

Interestingly, the price is 350 euros in all countries so the Dutch get a tax break this time round. It´s the magic of Disney!

[Manse1001]

18 minutes ago, Val-E said:

Yeah, he seems to be the go to guy for the big ones (helicarrier, Kwik E Mart, GBHQ).

Interestingly, the price is 350 euros in all countries so the Dutch get a tax break this time round. It´s the magic of Disney!

Hopefully the Lego Group was spreading his talents thin and they had him working on the new DS as well.  He definitely has an impressive portfolio . . .

Edited July 12, 2016 by Manse1001

[HandyHand]

1 hour ago, Val-E said:

Interestingly, the price is 350 euros in all countries so the Dutch get a tax break this time round. It´s the magic of Disney!

Hurray! Feels good to not be discriminated against for once.  

(on the other hand, the new Ghostbusters Ecto 1 & Ecto 2 set is more expensive in France and Spain this time, isn't it?)

[Val-E]

45 minutes ago, Haay said:

Hurray! Feels good to not be discriminated against for once.  

(on the other hand, the new Ghostbusters Ecto 1 & Ecto 2 set is more expensive in France and Spain this time, isn't it?)

Fine by me, it´s a turd I am staying well away from.

[Ciglione]

53 minutes ago, Haay said:

Hurray! Feels good to not be discriminated against for once.  

(on the other hand, the new Ghostbusters Ecto 1 & Ecto 2 set is more expensive in France and Spain this time, isn't it?)

When the RRP is the same across the board it usually means it will always remain a lego exclusive. Just like the Helicarrier. 

[Voltron]

4 minutes ago, Ciglione said:

When the RRP is the same across the board it usually means it will always remain a lego exclusive. Just like the Helicarrier. 

In uk helicarreir is available at TRU

[Val-E]

6 minutes ago, Ciglione said:

When the RRP is the same across the board it usually means it will always remain a lego exclusive. Just like the Helicarrier. 

Or that their sales dept has doubts over how well it will sell and don´t want to take chances by raising the price. Helicarrier is easy to find here - no one wants a large SH turd.

Edited July 12, 2016 by Val-E

[Ciglione]

I haven't seen it in Germany, Belgium or the Netherlands. Only in the Lego Store.

[Val-E]

9 minutes ago, Ciglione said:

I haven't seen it in Germany, Belgium or the Netherlands. Only in the Lego Store.

I guess some shops don´t want them taking up shelf space for the next 3 years - same as Simpsons stuff. GBHQ is impossible to find here, though.

That´s why I think that TLG don´t push it too hard with some exclusives that are not sure fire winners.

Edited July 12, 2016 by Val-E

[HandyHand]

4 minutes ago, Ciglione said:

When the RRP is the same across the board it usually means it will always remain a lego exclusive. Just like the Helicarrier. 

I still haven't really figured out what LEGO's policy is regarding this exclusivity. Sets that are sold everywhere in North America (like some Ideas sets) are only sold through LEGO Shop at Home or physical Lego stores here in Europe. But some Ideas sets are sold through Amazon UK but not through Amazon DE. Or for example GBHQ was sold through Amazon IT but I've yet to see it being sold through Amazon DE or UK. And I've not seen any recent Advanced Modular building sold in any Lego-carrying store in The Netherlands. But they are sold in Germany through Galeria Kaufhof, though not the Brick Bank set. 

[mauro23]

5 minutes ago, Haay said:

I still haven't really figured out what LEGO's policy is regarding this exclusivity. Sets that are sold everywhere in North America (like some Ideas sets) are only sold through LEGO Shop at Home or physical Lego stores here in Europe. But some Ideas sets are sold through Amazon UK but not through Amazon DE. Or for example GBHQ was sold through Amazon IT but I've yet to see it being sold through Amazon DE or UK. And I've not seen any recent Advanced Modular building sold in any Lego-carrying store in The Netherlands. But they are sold in Germany through Galeria Kaufhof, though not the Brick Bank set. 

Look at Sandcrawler, sold only through S&H in Germany but in GB/USA you can buy it at ToysRUs etc... 

[seapotato]

Salivating over this set. My friend who doesn't even collect Lego wants it as well.

[Furious_george]

7 hours ago, Val-E said:

Or that their sales dept has doubts over how well it will sell and don´t want to take chances by raising the price. Helicarrier is easy to find here - no one wants a large SH turd.

Music to my ears.

[bouncer]

My wife and I both enjoy going to Disney for the "Food and Wine Festival".  This is one set i'll be buying.  As other people posted, I would like to see sets from other attractions from Disney too.

[kd123]

Looks great, hope this means the magic kingdom train station entrance as well as Main Street Disney modulars are in the works.

[BrickLegacy]

Looks great, hope this means the magic kingdom train station entrance as well as Main Street Disney modulars are in the works.

http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=169866

[IMDeus]

I am predicting this to have a longer shelf life than any other Lego set in history. This is not something that people will get tired of. There are new disney fans all the time.