I was actually considering buying the design studio set - $9.99 and comes with a laptop, camera, lots of new colors, and a Friends doll thing.

Off-topic for a moment.

There have been a lot of threads being dumped in the General Film Discussion forum recently which fit well in other existing forums. This has been moved to the Bricks sub-forum, but in the future I would like everyone to remember that the General Film Discussion forum is for topics pertaining to film-making in general. There seems to be a misconception that it is the new community forum, or a forum for posting miscellaneous topics, but that isn't the reason it exists.

Back on-topic...

It's nice to see that we won't be in short supply of pink and cyan bricks any time soon.

I look forward to the unique parts and colors offered here, plus more female hairpieces is always a good thing. I don't care for the FriendFigs so much, but they're no deal-breaker for me.

As for the issue of gender stereotypes that's been raised here (and discussed at length elsewhere), I'm of a mixed mind.

Reading this article, it's clear that LEGO has put a lot of thought and research behind this push. I think what naysayers miss is that all the current LEGO sets can still be played with/given to/enjoyed by girls - my sister loves her Castle sets, for instance. The fact that this line has more compatibility with current System sets than ever before means that, in my opinion, girls' interests are less segregated than they've been in the past.

The color scheme is nice,it would be useful to my brickfilms,i don't understand why so many people hate it.
The dolls are useless,but the sets are.
I think i'm gonna buy the sets(online,and with no minifigures,because the friends dolls are useless to me).

-CDP

I think there could be some cool new pieces, actually. I have nothing against this.

I think the sets themselves are pretty cool. Rare colors, different pieces, cool builds. I was initially hesitant as I didn't think the figs were compatible with existing figs but I just recently found out they are. I don't like that the legs are one piece but that is a minor quibble in a fine series. I plan to pick some up on sale so my daughter and I can have one of each.

Jared

I guess this is an updated version of Belville, aiming at slightly older girls (or younger girls who like to pretend they're older). It's bringing it up-to-date and I think it's a great idea. Plus, with all those rare pieces and colours, I'll definitely be getting at least one.

My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic. That's all I'm saying.

Haz, that's all you ever say.