Popular Post McJobless Posted March 31, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted March 31, 2015 MCJOBLESS IS ON THE CASE! Recently, I've been studying a LOT of LEGO themes for various reasons, when I discovered some interesting stuff. Here's the theme page: Do you see what I see? Let me just turn on the UV lights for a second (by using a bit of special HTML which modifies the page's colours, making certain elements pop out). Can't you see the asterisks? They're everywhere, and as it turns out, LEGO actually explains what they're for. Read the first line. It's pretty amazing how far LEGO are willing to stoop in order to conceal the truth of the matter. Thankfully, I've been on the case and have come up with a few solutions for what the REAL theme names are: Duplo: Duplo was actually named "Mega Blocks", but due to copyright from another competitor whom I shall not name, they resorted to using the Icelandic translation, seeing as said competitor owns companies in Sweden, Norway and other European countries. The name is indicated both by the size of the brick, and by using my Icelandic friend to translate the phrase. Friends: This was very tricky, but it was actually originally called "Babes". The original premise is that this would be sold to female young adults, as it's the one market LEGO hasn't tapped. Each set would come with clothing options; the idea is that these young adults would need to keep buying sets in order to avoid wearing the same clothes as their friends. When they did product testing, it turns out the products were extremely flammable, and so the LEGO company ran with the idea of sharing the product between Friends, but changed their market to one less interested in actual fashion. I mean, why else would LEGO have their own coat hanger: City: This one is a bit weird. The original name was "LEGO Metropolis", because the original plans were that sets would combine to create a sprawling Metropolis. Furthermore, the characters faces and the colour schemes were designed to imply heavy amounts of Government control, similar to the movie "Metropolis". When LEGO found they couldn't produce enough sets by the time they needed to start selling them, they opted to shorten the title to "LEGO City" and stepped away from the Government-control idea, even though it was hinted in The LEGO Movie, which is where this theory originates from. Ninjago: Originally called "Ninja's Go Fast!", they removed the ending because it sounded a little too much like Sonic's trademark catchphrase, and were concerned with kids attempting to make blue and black Ninjas that would trip off Sega's legal department. The evidence comes from a now deleted LMB forum thread, which was a deleted by a moderator after a child attempted to post his Ninjago/Sonic crossover MOC. The kid that I spoke to about the issue was visibly upset, but insisted I keep the evidence private so as to not embarrass the moderator in question. Ultra Agents: This was actually going to be "Beta Team", as both a call back to Alpha Team, but also showing that these guys are twice as powerful. I was able to find this out by comparing Ogel to AntiMatter, I discovered that they used a very similar head mold/piece, just with a different colour/print. I also discovered that the word "Beta" and "Team" both appear once on each page for Ultra Agents AND Alpha Team on Brickimedia, which only creates an air of conspiracy. Fusion: I recently was in communication with a set builder by the name of "Johannesburg". He told me that when they received the brief for Fusion, it was going to be called "Trouble Training Games", so as not to conflict with the TT Games division of the same name. While "Fusion" had been the very first prototype name, TT Fusion (the studio) insisted that their name be left out of the product line as they were not working on the product. Eventually an executive producer pulled some strings, because "Trouble Training Games" sounded "a bit s***". I could use a bit of advice on how to construct my theories better, and if you guys have any additional evidence, that would be fantastic. Phantom Terror, noghiri, Sadie Meowsalot and 14 others 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
le717 Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 I dare to believe. Ayliffe and McJobless 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emily Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 Brilliant and insightful deductions! The LEGO company is always hiding stuff from us loyal fans! Friends: This was very tricky, but it was actually originally called "Babes". The original premise is that this would be sold to female young adults, as it's the one market LEGO hasn't tapped. Each set would come with clothing options; the idea is that these young adults would need to keep buying sets in order to avoid wearing the same clothes as their friends. When they did product testing, it turns out the products were extremely flammable, and so the LEGO company ran with the idea of sharing the product between Friends, but changed their market to one less interested in actual fashion. I mean, why else would LEGO have their own coat hanger: I can corroborate this, I saw some LEGO clothes in a store once, but never saw them again? A prototype test run, perhaps? Just like I'm pretty sure I saw the cancelled BIONICLE PC game for sale at a store once. So sad I didn't buy it... McJobless 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaelstromIslander Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 ust like I'm pretty sure I saw the cancelled BIONICLE PC game for sale at a store once. So sad I didn't buy it... I'm going to scream into my pillow, and throw a huge fit right now. This was actually going to be "Beta Team", as both a call back to Alpha Team, but also showing that these guys are twice as powerful. I was able to find this out by comparing Ogel to AntiMatter, I discovered that they used a very similar head mold/piece, just with a different colour/print. I also discovered that the word "Beta" and "Team" both appear once on each page for Ultra Agents AND Alpha Team on Brickimedia, which only creates an air of conspiracy. But why was it changed? I don't see any reason why Beta Team conflicting with anything. Unless theres some movie or something that i don't know about. Also, if you look, theres an Asterisk next to Chima. Anything on that? McJobless 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McJobless Posted March 31, 2015 Author Share Posted March 31, 2015 But why was it changed? I don't see any reason why Beta Team conflicting with anything. Unless theres some movie or something that i don't know about.That confused me as well. I think it has to do with marketing believing that "Beta" sounds like a prototype and/or "second", and so kids would believe they're less powerful and less cool than the ALPHA team. Even I think Beta sounds a bit silly. Also, if you look, theres an Asterisk next to Chima. Anything on that?I have no evidence yet, but I've been researching Ben's "Chima Title Secret", and I think I have some evidence that's going to blow the case open. If what I've found is correct, Ben was on the right track, but he missed an important clue. emily 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Terror Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 Great job McJobless! I've always known LEGO was hiding something from us. LET US BOYCOTT THEM NOW #FIGHTTHEPOWER2015 McJobless 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tauka Usanake Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 Not sure if trolling or legit serious. I mean, buh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayliffe Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 Not sure if trolling or legit serious. I mean, buh? Posted 1 April Well there's your answer Fush 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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