LEGO Creator James Bond Aston Martin DB5 (10262) Officially Announced
After much teasing on social media, LEGO has officially announced the next LEGO Creator set with the James Bond Aston Martin DB5 (10262). LEGO didn’t send over any high quality images so I’ll have to use the ones from my review set for now until they’re available online. VIP Early Access for the set is today July 18 and will be available to the general public on August 1.
Uncover the secrets of 007’s most famous vehicle with the LEGO® Creator Expert James Bond™ Aston Martin DB5
Combining a wealth of sophisticated gadgetry and the elegance of 007’s iconic Aston Martin DB5, LEGO Group have today announced the launch of the LEGO Creator Expert James Bond™ Aston Martin DB5, available exclusively from LEGO Stores and shop.LEGO.com from 18th July, 2018.
James Bond’s Aston Martin DB5 from the 1964 hit film Goldfinger is the latest in the LEGO Creator Expert series and features a wealth of authentic gadgets and gizmos all created in Q’s workshop.
The model has been designed to provide a challenging and rewarding building experience full of nostalgia—a must-have for fans of Aston Martin, James Bond movies and LEGO building sets.
Featuring 1,290 pieces, you can combine the understated sophistication of Aston Martin with the joy of LEGO building and create your very own piece of James Bond™ memorabilia. An authentic replica of the world-famous 1964 Aston Martin DB5 sports car, this 1:8 scale model includes many of the unique features showcased in Goldfinger, from a working ejector seat, revolving number plates, radar tracker, hidden telephone, bulletproof shield, front wing machine guns and wheel mounted tyre scythes’.
The exterior of the car, painted in Silver Birch just like the original, features the smooth curves and sleek edges of the original Aston Martin DB5 and includes key details including sloped headlamps and drum lacquered silver front and rear bumpers. The moulded silver wire wheel rim inserts also feature the iconic Aston Martin wings that match the wings on the front and rear of the car. Pop open the bonnet to find a detailed six cylinder engine and open the doors of the car to reveal a radar tracker, as well as a telephone tucked away in the secret door compartment.
This LEGO Creator Expert model packed with a wealth of James Bond™ gadgetry is sure to have fans rubbing their hands with excitement.
The finished model measures over 3” (10cm) high, 13” (34cm) long and 4” (12cm) wide, making this a perfect display piece whilst showcasing the timeless elegance of 007’s iconic sports car.
To celebrate the launch, LEGO Group is also offering the chance to win a once in a lifetime trip to 007 Elements in Sölden, Austria ‘the ultimate James Bond™ experience’. Simply visit shop.lego.com/promotions.
Available directly from LEGO Stores & shop.lego.com/db5 from 18th July, 2018
Notes to Editors
LEGO® Creator Expert James Bond™ Aston Martin DB5
RRP £129.99
Age 16+
1,290 pieces
LEGO Ideas Voltron (21311) Review
When the LEGO Ideas Voltron (21311) was first announced that would become an official set, my inner adult child was filled with joy. Some of you may know that I’m a huge fan of the show but I have pretty much collected a number of Voltron toys and to have this set in my hands is something I’ve never dreamed would have happened. For the background of the Voltron project on LEGO Ideas, Leandro Tayag was the fan designer and it only took him just three weeks to hit 10,000 supporters. As for the details of the set itself, it has 2,321 pieces and retails for $179.99 and will be available starting on July 23 for VIP members or August 1 for the general public.
LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2018 Spider-Man Mech vs. Venom Mech Set Revealed
LEGO has revealed a new 2019 LEGO Marvel Super Heroes Spider-Man Mech vs Venom Mech (76115) set that will be on display at San Diego Comic Con 2018 this week. It consists of 604 pieces and will retail for $49.99 and it’s basically a Spider-Man mech versus a large Venom mech. The minifigures included are Spider-Man, Venom, Ghost Spider (Spider-Gwen), and Aunt May.
Stage an awesome mech battle between Spider-Man and Venom!
KEY FUNCTIONS:
Includes 4 minifigures: Spider-Man, Ghost Spider, Venom and Aunt May.
Spider-Man Mech features an opening minifigure cockpit, poseable joints, shooter to fire tech spider or web elements, and a gripping claw with attachment points for alternative web elements.
Venom Mech features a minifigure cockpit, poseable joints, a long tongue, and gripping claws to grab minifigures.
Also includes Ghost Spider’s ‘hoverboard’ with 2 stud shooters and a translucent flame exhaust element, plus 9 assorted new-for-December-2018 web elements to customize your builds, minifigures and weapons.
Accessory elements include the Aunt May with ice cream.
The Spider-Man, Venom and Aunt May minifigures are new for December 2018.
LEGO Marvel Thanos SDCC 2018 Statue
LEGO has revealed another statue that fans attending San Diego Comic Con 2018 this week can take a picture with and that is the Mad Titan himself, Thanos. Standing at 8 1/2 feet tall and weighing in at over 450 pound, the model used 91,350 pieces to create. In addition to Thanos, Ultrakatty from The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part will also be on hand as well. I expect there will be at least a few more reveals before Preview Night kicks off on Wednesday. If you haven’t seen it yet, I’ve done a round-up of the LEGO happenings at SDCC 2018 which you can check out here.
Amazon Prime Day Kicks Off Today
Amazon Prime Day kicks off today at 3pm Eastern in the US and Canada but there are already sales happening across the world including some early access sales here in the US.
Please use our links below to do your shopping as it does help support the site. We do receive a very small commission from Amazon but everything adds up and everything goes directly back to paying for the servers or future giveaways.
Update: The US Prime Day LEGO sales have kicked off and there are some pretty good deals on sets that people may want which include:
LEGO DUPLO Town Deluxe Train (10508) – $87.99
LEGO Technic Mercedes Benz Arocs 3245 (42043) – $183.99
LEGO Technic Air Race Jet (42066) – $111.97
LEGO City Jungle Air Drop Helicopter (60162) – $111.08
The LEGO Ninjago Movie – $14.99
LEGO Super Sweet 2-Movie Collection – $15.87
LEGO Marvel Super Heroes Spider-Man: Homecoming Sales on Amazon
If you haven’t picked up or want to get a couple more of the LEGO Marvel Super Heroes Spider-Man: Homecoming sets, Amazon currently has them on sale for 35% off the regular price which price-matches Walmart. The ATM Heist Battle (76082) is on sale for $12.99 while Beware the Vulture (76083) is priced at $25.99 and this makes both sets much more attractive given their original price points.
Amazon Prime Day will be starting tomorrow and like usual, there will be some LEGO sales but they haven’t been announced yet. If you’re not signed up for Amazon Prime, there is a 30-day free trial to get your Prime Day orders in.
