Look back at Lego Vikings: Tavern Talk

[@Ruune__]

Loved the extra effort in this video. It was really awesome seeing all of these sets in hand and the in depth explanations

[@BrickingUpBrad]

Thank you! I got good lighting now so I wanted to actually use sets when I have!

[@djplays8056]

sure going vikingr (raiding) is typically what people think of when someone says Viking but the Norse were just like any other civilization in the fact that they trade with other kingdoms and had times of peace as well as war they weren't just savage barbarian raiders they had a whole culture politics and even kept themselves pretty clean as for the sets I love Norse mythology and culture and how they incorporated the mythology into the sets and I wish I could've bought some but i do have the creator 3 in 1 ship and i eagerly picked up the viking village set when it came out.

[@BrickingUpBrad]

For this I was more just talking about Vikings them selves not the civilizations. I messed up and forgot the line about how Viking was a term used for that group of raiders. This theme revolves around the Viking part which is why I was doubling down of the gruesome part because I thought I was funny that this got by.

[@plundering_knight]

@@BrickingUpBradEuropean knights were as brutal as the vikings with their foes. It was common for knights to plunder farmsteads from innocent farmers from their own country, and one of the reasons for the crusades was to send off the knights off to a common foe instead of continuing to hurt other christian kingdoms. I'm not saying either party was "justified", back then plundering what was made war worth it and how soldiers made money, it was a different world and a complex situation. All lego themes are romanticized and often don't resemble the real world.

[@ggCA07]

@@plundering_knightknights were landed gentry. essentially landowners who had an additional job of serving their lords or king. i don’t think they would be plundering their own lands. they can’t even tax anyone since those are issued by Kings or lords. the closest thing to a knight plundering his countrymen would have been in a country that was split between rival factions like France in the 1200s to 1400s when it was split between Plantagents (who ruled England and western France) and the French Kings. Or anywhere in the Holy Roman Empire

[@plundering_knight]

@@ggCA07 They often plundered the other feuds they went to war with, while they were indeed nobles, they were the lowest ranking Nobles, who had a small piece of land. and some seeked power and money, which they could get in said plundering. At some point, the wars and raids got so brutal and frequent the church had to proclaim a "Truce of God".

[@fatdawgfilms]

The tile in the wagon actually also came with the Harry Potter order of the phoenix castle.

[@BrickingUpBrad]

I did not see that in my research great catch!

[@noahstevens6662]

As far as story goes, I typically imagine the vikings to take place before the castle theme. The trolls then find battle wagons from the vikings and that is where they figured out how to make siege weapons (as my trolls are very very stupid)

[@BrickingUpBrad]

I definitely can see that happening! It’s sort of what I was thinking.

[@Gameprojordan]

Makes sense. The medieval era ran between the 5th to 14th century, and the viking era only lasted between the 8th and 11th century. So maybe the castle theme is set in the later medieval era. The lego viking and castle era could have also taken place at the same time but in 2 seperate sections of "medieval lego land". Maybe the northern most section of medieval lego land was home to the Vikings, and the castle era factions just didn't bother going that far north due to the extreme cold making it difficult to navigate

[@xantho368]

It should be noted that this theme was made with a 2005 historical and pop culture context, while we look at it with a 2023/24 context. Wider implications of Viking history, while likely very much known to the DANISH company, was probably unknown to the target audience outside of "Axe welding norse warriors". Would this theme get made in the modern age - yes actually, It kind of already happened. But like it's 2005 counterpart, it sits detached from it's (now more widely known) historical context

[@BrickHQ]

Awesome video Lego Vikings was a great theme, pretty unique Lego should make modern castle, pirates, and Vikings chess sets. Chess + Army Building is awesome New Viking sets are great

[@BrickingUpBrad]

I agree Lego needs to bring back chess sets!

[@kriegerproductionsofficial]

First of all, your bracers look great. It's so amazing to see how far you've come since the first Tavern Talk. As for this theme, I love all the Norse mythology they put into it, and while it doesn't have much story, this leaves you room to create your own. And the torsos are impeccable! Probably the most realistic castle torsos, and able to be used in almost any faction, like the fantasy era king. What with the creator viking ship and the viking village, I think it's coming time for me to make a animated viking trilogy.

[@BrickingUpBrad]

Thank you! Those bracers will be in many more castle videos I really enjoy wearing them😂 Sounds like it is time to do that animation!

[@kriegerproductionsofficial]

@@BrickingUpBrad Indeed . . .

[@DragonMasterSubo]

Love it! Great vid man! While I was never a fan of the partial technic look, I've always loved the minifigs, shields, and builds of the theme. Glad it made a bit of a comeback with the 2 new sets.

[@BrickingUpBrad]

Thank you! The minifigures from this theme were definitely a highlight!

[@BrickBusterVideo647]

Why are you that surprised that Lego would make this. Yes Lego doesn’t like brutality, but they’ve made many pirates themes as well.

[@BrickingUpBrad]

Me making a big deal of them doing this is a joke. Like I don’t care I just think it’s funny.

[@lVlollyy]

I will always have a special love for Viking theme as it came out when I was 7

[@BrickingUpBrad]

Oh nice!

[@morannnon7blackgate522]

just found this channel and its time to devour it. good stuff. having two of each of the wave two sets in my collection bc i used to play with them as a kid makes me very happy. one thing i wanna highlight is that the giant wheel can fit the "new" horns. that was the coolest thing ever especialy since it is a common spare part and you could add all the extra horns you got from future sets to the wheels. seeing the instructions as stand ins for the wave 2 sets doesnt do them justice but all AFOLs are on a budget sooner or later. either space, money or both. to add to one of the comments regarding the part mentioned at 8:40 its also included in the green grocer modular building. its the only set that i dont own that includes this part but propably the biggest reason it has such outreagous aftermarked pricing. but the old piece is far cooler compared to the updated version imo. probably you put this in to farm interaction but maybe not. anyways keep it up, have a great time and please continue videoproduction

[@jkirl]

The picture of the Wyvern dragon is obviously from after the battle against the Viking boat as hes lost both his head horns, 🤪

[@BrickingUpBrad]

Forgot to add them when building the set.

[@TeflonDave]

Another great video, Brad! Very informative and entertaining. Production value is really impressive, too!

[@BrickingUpBrad]

Thank you! Trying to improve production value each video!

[@kodanugg]

this just makes me want to go to target and pick up the viking village. awesome job.

[@BrickingUpBrad]

I mean I’m not saying you shouldn’t do it but I’m also not saying you should do👀 But you should get it😂👀

[@mpvz1minecraft361]

Amazing video but have you read the battle dwarf bio he links in to the Vikings

[@BrickingUpBrad]

Yes I have, it does mention a sea serpent but not the same one in Vikings.

[@mpvz1minecraft361]

It still is a great mini figure to put in a Viking moc or the Viking village

[@dustinthewind357]

It would be really easy to hand make adult size version of those costume pieces. I would love to see a group of dudes cosplay lego Vikings... is yellow face a thing? 😂

[@BrickingUpBrad]

True and you probably could make it even better then they were but still I would totally wear the Lego ones😂

[@vvvdrkvvv]

Hey Brad It's David I saw you at the Syracuse convention

[@BrickingUpBrad]

What’s up man was great to see you there! Thanks for stopping by!

[@vvvdrkvvv]

I think a Viking army is in order having some heritage there myslef

[@alexbarrett3832]

I have all the original Viking theme and am looking forward to getting the new village. I liked the ship, and have frequently rebuilt it over the years. The viking figures get used a lot in my D&D games, and whenever we need a long ship, the old one comes out of storage. I kept the castle built for a while, but eventually turned all the wood pieces into a viking hall moc, which I still have built to this day, as part of my castle village display. I might have to spruce it up when I get the new ideas village, and set them up with both ships and all the dragons from the original wave!

[@BrickingUpBrad]

Dam that’s awesome! Having the whole theme is pretty cool especially how hard they are to get now a days! The verity of the figures definitely makes them good for d and d!

[@alexbarrett3832]

@@BrickingUpBrad Yeah, as with all retro lego collecting, no strategy beats "being there at the time and getting them while they're commonplace!"

[@fredreindljr1996]

I'm ready for a Lego Vikings battle pack!

[@legobrickhammer]

Great video! Love the Viking theme!

[@BrickingUpBrad]

Ayy thanks! Thanks for your contribution to the amazing world of Lego Vikings!

[@joshrandall5586]

My personal theory is the vikings settle in this new land of magical creatures and over hundreds of years establish 3 new kingdoms, the crown knights, who reside in the same general area they first landed, and is still beset by the undead, trolls and dragons, and the lion (red and white) and dragon (green) kingdoms were established further east and and over years in these kingdoms creatures like trolls and dragons became myths

[@BrickingUpBrad]

Interesting

[@mervynsong4203]

Very informative. Thanks for the effort in making this nice video!

[@BrickingUpBrad]

My pleasure!

[@castlebricksstudios5563]

This is an awesome video with several theories. I am looking forward for more tales about the history of some factions. The tales I really wanna see are the Fright knights and the 2013 Dragon knights (which are actually my favorite). Really hope to see more in the future =)

[@BrickingUpBrad]

I have done many tales already for tavern talk but I plan on doing so many more! Next will be dragon masters!

[@wietsedouma4021]

Nice video i hope the next tavern talking goes about the fright knights

[@BrickingUpBrad]

Sorry it will be about dragon masters

[@wietsedouma4021]

​@@BrickingUpBrad thats good too

[@RoninCatholic]

The early Lego Castle themes such as the Crusaders and Black Falcons were more based on Danish chivalry specifically, which makes perfect sense given where Lego is founded and operated from. There's a lot of overlap with Britain and Germany and France, but it's mostly the DNA of the Christianized descendants of Vikings. That said, the Forestmen and Knights Kingdom were more English than anything, with all the Robin Hood and King Arthur influences on those themes.

[@TX_Blake]

Fantastic as always, Brad! I too would like to know if that cape is available in adult size. For… research purposes.

[@BrickingUpBrad]

Exactly just for research 👀

[@mattx5499]

I prefer the simple designs from 80's and 90's but these viking figurines are quite cool. Mixing historical stuff with fantastical elements is a great thing in LEGO world. In the past we had ghosts, dragons and the wizard which was freaking cool. I can see that LEGO is keeping some stuff from it's legacy. I miss the vintage designs though. Maybe I'm just old prick. 😆

[@BrickingUpBrad]

The vintage stuff is great! But it’s also great when they add the new prints and try new things!

[@BradentesGameRoom]

Great video on a great line!

[@benjaminfischer3229]

The Nidhogg does look like a Monstrous Nightmare… slightly.

[@realitycheck908]

Bring back the green dragons lego you can do it :D $$$$

[@BrickingUpBrad]

100 percent!!!

[@elricthebald]

Danes should know better; Vikings did NOT wear horned helmets!

[@BrickingUpBrad]

Yes but it’s *fantasy* which means they can have that look

[@BrendenWear]

viking laterally means pirate

[@TheZoniZone]

A1 content as always! 👌

[@BrickingUpBrad]

Appreciate it!

[@johnnysharp2899]

Nice👌

[@BrickingUpBrad]

Thank you!

[@legofan4409]

"How did this get cleared?" And what exactly were knights up to during their crusades haha

[@Darkblade2171]

Love this video

[@realitycheck908]

Nice vid : )

[@BrickingUpBrad]

Appreciate it!

[@ggCA07]

Vikings were NOT ancient. Ancient implies any group living in Classical Antiquity and prior (but not prehistory). Classical Antiquity was when the Romans and Greeks existed in their famous states (as philosophers, with heroes snd gods and empire, Julius caesar, alexander the great etc). After the Roman Empire split in the 300s AD and then Western Empire fell, the “dark ages” began in Europe which is basically when knowledge was slow coming and not much intellectual change occurred (but knowledge was still being gained in other parts of the world including the Middle East, the dark ages were unique to western Europe). Then the Holy Roman Empire formed and the middle ages began which is when the vikings existed. middle ages is split into early (when most viking activities occurred) and high (when it ended with Christianization of Scandinavia). The middle ages ended with the fall of Constantinople and the conquest of the Eastern Empire by the Ottoman Turks, marking the beginning of the early modern period

[@fossil-bit8439]

Lego hates brutality but there’s a good chance other sets would get kids engaged in learning history. There were great people who served in many “ruthless” armies. I’ve always wished that Lego would do world war 1 themed sets with trenches, bi-planes, early tanks, etc…. Same with Roman/Greek or other historical warfare. Medieval war was very brutal and pirates raped, pillaged, and plundered just as much if not more than Vikings! Their standards are laughable! I know there are other brands that make the stuff Lego refuses to but the quality and feel just isn’t the same. Lego is missing out on so much potential money.