The LEGO Ideas program allows users to design original concepts and a Nintendo fan has used it to launch an amazing set based on the Metroid franchise. Created by user L-DI-EGO, the set will feature Samus Aran and his iconic Gunship, a captive Metroid, Ridley, two Zebesian space pirates, and a mysterious figure that will be revealed when the page reaches 9900 followers. It looks as impressive as the Zelda LEGO Ideas design that has also been getting a lot of attention lately. Clearly, Nintendo fans are looking for more LEGO sets following the Mario line that debuted last year.
Below you can find a picture of the set and you can find more pictures on the LEGO Ideas page here.
Overall, the design is really interesting. Samus’ Gunship looks pretty true to what appears in the series and the Zebesian space pirates also look fantastic. Although the image above shows two colors for the creatures, the design page includes several alternative color options based on different games. Samus herself is also pretty well represented in LEGO form. The L-DI-EGO design page features a number of potential aspects for the Samus helmet, with the ideal being a completely new part, rather than an existing LEGO piece.
Of course, the highlight here should be Ridley. Samus ‘enemy is one of the most iconic elements of the franchise, and possibly Samus’ greatest enemy (though it’s a Mother Brain release). It’s hard to imagine a Metroid set without the creature, and it’s impressive to see it depicted here. According to L-DI-EGO, Ridley’s design uses BIONICLE / Mixel ball joints, which they tested with real parts, to make sure the bad one would be strong enough.
The Metroid franchise has a loyal fan base, but it’s hard to say whether or not it can get the attention it needs to succeed. Currently, the page has 7,091 followers as of this writing and will need 10,000 before LEGO considers it. However, the L-DI-EGO set still has 514 days to achieve this goal, so if you want to see the design considered, go to their page and show your support.
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