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LEGO Collectible Minifigures Packaging Changes Coming Soon

A few years ago, LEGO announced that they will be accelerating their sustainability efforts which included their packaging materials. This included changing the plastic bags to paper bags as well as for the instructions. Unfortunately, this also goes for the packaging for the LEGO Collectible Minifigures line. Starting in 2023, the minifigures will be packaged in cardboard boxes. This means that feeling for them to find the one you want, which we have done for years, will no longer be relevant. It has also been stated that there will be no indicators on the packaging to show which minifigures will be inside the boxes.

The concept of using cardboard packaging for minifigure type sets has been used for the LEGO VIDIYO Bandmates line and it will soon be implemented for the LEGO Super Mario Character Packs – Series 5 (71410). There is no doubt that this will resort to theft because it’ll be easy to just open up the box in stores and check whatever one is inside. Resellers will also get a boost in profits because they can sell “confirmed” minifigures for people who are looking to complete the set.

Below are some of the concept packaging that LEGO used in testing with people and somehow they landed on cardboard boxes. Obviously, the boxes are recyclable and it helps the environment and all that jazz but come on. The negatives of this decision will overshadow the positives, e.g. lost sales, interactivity with others. I know I’ve helped many people look for a particular minifigure … Continue

LEGO Accepting Applications for LEGO Education Ambassador Program

If you are an educator in the US, LEGO is now accepting applications for 2022 LEGO Education Ambassador Program. Applications are open from pre-K through middle school and the deadline to apply is July 29. the LEGO Education Ambassador Program recognizes and celebrates educators who are dedicated to enabling success for all students through playful learning experiences. Being part of the program allows you to connect with other educators while also providing feedback on LEGO Education programs.

LEGO® Education invites U.S. educators and leaders in hands-on STEAM learning to join its Ambassador Program

BILLUND, Denmark (June 23, 2022) – LEGO® Education today announced it is now accepting applications for the 2022 cohort of the LEGO® Education Ambassador Program. Candidates should be leaders in the education community and exhibit passion, knowledge, and creativity while using LEGO Education solutions in the classroom. Applications are open to pre-K through middle school educators located in the U.S. now through July 29, 2022.

The LEGO Education Ambassador Program, formerly known as the LEGO® Education Master Educator Program, recognizes and celebrates educators who are dedicated to enabling success for all students through playful learning experiences. These educators are already making an impact in their classrooms with hands-on LEGO learning and are lifelong learners themselves, looking for new ways to engage their students. The LEGO Education Ambassador Program will bring together a diverse group of educators from across the country with different backgrounds, skillsets, teaching experience, disciplines, district profiles, grade levels, and more to share their wealth of knowledge and ideas

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LEGO Con 2022 Recap

LEGO Con 2022 completed yesterday with a surprisingly positive response from viewers and there was a lot packed in the two hours of the event. There were more LEGO reveals compared to last year and there were also some teasers that you may have missed in between. If you tuned in live for LEGO Con, LEGO is during a survey and taking feedback about the show. You have until June 27 to fill it out.


Teasers

The not so obvious teaser was during the LEGO Harry Potter segment where LEGO Design Master Marcos Bessa talks to Evanna Lynch about some of the HP sets with the huge Hogwarts Express in the background. There’s been rumors of a large scale Hogwarts Express (76405) coming in the fall that has a reported 5,129 pieces and will retail for €499.99.

The more subtle teaser was during the LEGO Star Wars reveals when LEGO Designers Michael Lee Stockwell and Madison O’Neil both came out wearing shirts with the Razor Crest outline. It has also been rumored that there will be a UCS Razor Crest (75331) that will retail for around $529.99. This rumor is a little more iffy than the Hogwarts Express.

Lastly, we got a first look at potentially one of the next LEGO Minecraft minifigures. There is a fan vote that will be starting soon to choose between the Crystal Knight, Classic Knight, or Prismarine Knight. They said it will be on their Twitter page but we don’t see anything yet.


Reveals

LEGO Icons Lion Knights’ Castle (10305)

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LEGO Virginia Factory Hiring Soon

Earlier today, LEGO announced that there will be a new LEGO factory opening in Chesterfield County, Virginia and there have been much excitement about it. LEGO will be hiring over 1,700 people soon and you can get a quick look at what LEGO is offering over on a dedicated hiring page. If you want to be notified on when hiring begins, hit the “notify me” button on the page to sign up for a variety of positions.

• Packing Technician
• Decoration & Assembly Operator
• Warehouse & Shipping Operator
• Material Handler
• Quality Inspector
• Quality Control Technician
• Molding Operator
• Molding Technician
• Mold Cleaners
• Mold Maintenance Technician
• Maintenance Technician
• Automation Technician
• Team Leader
• Supervisor
• Operations Management
• Human Resources
• Environmental Health & Safety
• Finance & Accounting
• Engineering
• Distribution & Logistics
• Import/Export (Customs)
• Procurement
• Information Technology
• Production Planning

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LEGO Announces $1 Billion Carbon-Neutral Factory in Virginia

LEGO has announced that they will be building a $1 billion carbon-neutral run factory in Chesterfield County, Virginia. The factory will create more than 1,760 jobs and construction will begin later this year. Production in the factory is projected to start in the second half of 2025.

The LEGO Group to build US$1 billion, carbon-neutral run factory in Virginia, USA

• New factory to create more than 1,760 jobs.

• Onsite solar park will produce enough energy to 100 percent match the factory’s requirements.

• Seventh factory will expand the LEGO Group’s global manufacturing network, shorten supply chain and support long-term growth in Americas.

Richmond, VA, USA, June 15, 2022: The LEGO Group today announced plans to invest more than US$1 billion to build a new factory in Chesterfield County, Virginia. Once completed, the 1.7 million square foot (160,000m2 ) facility will employ more than 1,760 people.

The factory will be designed to operate as a carbon-neutral facility. 100 percent of its day-to-day energy needs will be matched by renewable energy generated by an onsite solar park. The site will also be designed to minimise energy consumption and use of non-renewable resources.

Niels B. Christiansen, CEO, the LEGO Group said: “This is an exciting step for the LEGO Group. More and more families are falling in love with LEGO® building and we are looking forward to making LEGO bricks in the US, one of our largest markets. The location in Virginia allows us to build a solar park which supports our sustainability ambitions and provides easy

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LEGO Con 2022 Scheduled Events Revealed

LEGO’s Instagram account a few hours ago looks to have announced all the events and panels that will be happening for this week’s LEGO Con 2022. It will be two hours long starting at 9am PT/12 pm ET and there will be new theme and set reveals which includes the LEGO Avatar: The Way of Water and the rumored Marvel Doctor Strange Sanctum Sanctorum (76218). It also shows that LEGO Ninjago is “getting ready for a grand finale.” This does sound kind of ominous because it could be the end of the LEGO Ninjago theme as we know it. There’s been talk on social media that the theme could be getting a reboot but we’ll see what happens with that.

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LEGO Masters Season Premiere on September 21

After it was announced that the Season 3 premiere of LEGO Masters was delayed, Fox has revealed the new air date for September 21. This is almost four months from the original date of May 31. Yesterday, we got a sneak peek episode which was a only 30 minutes long which featured the Jurassic World Dominion dinosaur builds. After watching it and learning about the contestants a little bit, there are a few standout teams that could go all the way. I won’t say who I’m choosing but they’re known builders in the LEGO community.

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