Month: July 2012 (Page 3 of 3)

LEGO San Diego Comic Con 2012 Press Release

July 11, 2012 / Allen "Tormentalous" Tran / 0 Comments

LEGO has released their plans for this year’s San Diego Comic Con. There are many cool things to be revealed from different themes including Lord of the Rings, Super Heroes, Star Wars, and Ninjago. Below is the official press release.

-Surprises abound for fans as construction toy maker unveils new playsets, life-sized models, mystery builds, contests and one-of-a-kind giveaways in support of popular licensed properties-

SAN DIEGO, July 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON — LEGO Systems, Inc., the world’s leading construction toy manufacturer, unveils its largest ever San Diego Comic-Con presence with a “theme of the day” calendar of events that celebrates its top licensed properties including LEGO® THE LORD OF THE RINGS™ and LEGO THE HOBBIT™, LEGO Super Heroes, LEGO Star Wars™ and LEGO NINJAGO. LEGO Systems welcomes show attendees with displays of life-size models, first-ever “reveals” of LEGO building sets and limited edition giveaways. In addition, attendees are invited to help “build” a section of its booth each day that features 7.5 feet tall mosaics of Comic-Con favorites at booth #2829 of the San Diego Convention Center, July 12-15.

“Each year we’re overwhelmed by the excitement Comic-Con fans show toward the LEGO brand and the new playsets we introduce based on their favorite characters and storylines,” said Michael McNally, brand relations director, LEGO Systems, Inc. “As we celebrate our 80th anniversary this year, we’re pulling out all the stops in San Diego to show fans how the classic LEGO brick continues to build popularity among children and adults of all

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The Hobbit LEGO and San Diego Comic Con 2012

July 10, 2012 / Allen "Tormentalous" Tran / 0 Comments

A new picture of the minifigures from The Hobbit set(s) have emerged on The Hollywood Reporter a couple of days before the start of San Diego Comic Con 2012. The picture shows Gandalf, Dwalin, Bombur, Bofur, Bilbo and Balin. The set is expected to be release on December 1 in anticipation of the release on December 14.

In regards to Comic Con, we will be there on Saturday but will be posting any LEGO news that is released throughout the entire event. Rumor has it that Shazam and maybe Bizarro minifigures are the exclusive giveaways for this year. There are already some pictures from ComingSoon.net of some displays and life-sized builds of minifigures. In addition, according to Brian Truitt of USA Today, there will also be 6 foot tall figures of Bilbo Baggins that consists of 21112 bricks and took 320 hours to build and Gandalf which has 34307 bricks and took 405 hours to complete.

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LEGO Monster Fighters Haunted House (10228) Pictures

July 8, 2012 / Allen "Tormentalous" Tran / 0 Comments

If you want to see pictures of the new LEGO Monster Fighters Haunted House (10028) being built and completed, head over to Nortiart and Tom4086’s Flickr galleries. From what I see, there are a lot of neat little details within the house as well as the outside of it. Check out the pictures and see if it makes you want it more or not. Will you be picking one up?

10228 Haunted House

Come with us as we take an exclusive look at the never before seen 10228 Haunted House, the latest exclusive LEGO® set! We’ll talk with the talented LEGO® designer who brought this awesome model to life in LEGO® bricks. The Haunted House set will be available directly through LEGO® beginning in September 2012 via shop.LEGO.com and at LEGO® Stores. Visit shop.LEGO.com for more details on this amazing model!

Enter the Haunted House at your peril!

The crooked Haunted House is home to the scariest ghosts and monsters. Tremble in fear as you open the gate, go weak at the knees as you step onto the porch and gasp in horror at the fireplace, kitchen, office, folding staircase, bedroom, potion room, music room and collection of other creepy objects. Dare you enter the Haunted House?!

• Add to your LEGO® Monster Fighters Collection with the first officlal LEGO® Haunted House!
• Includes 6 minifigures: 2 glow-in-the-dark ghosts, Vampyre, Vampyre’s Bride, Zombie chef and butler
• Features unique ‘crooked’ design featuring boarded up windows and working front gate.
• Haunted House opens to reveal detailed

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LEGO Star Wars Summer 2012 Sets Now Available on Amazon.com

July 6, 2012 / Allen "Tormentalous" Tran / 1 Comment

The new LEGO Star Wars Summer 2012 sets are now available on Amazon.com. Be one of the first to get your hands on the highly anticipated Summer 2012 sets.

LEGO Star Wars X-wing Starfighter and Yavin 4 (9677)

Lead the attack on the Death Star with the X-wing! Jungle planet Yavin 4 is home to the secret base of the Rebel Alliance. In Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope, X-wing starfighters lead the attack against the Empire’s Death Star superweapon, signalling the end of the Empire’s evil rule! Set includes an accurate model of Yavin 4, an X-wing pilot minifigure, an X-wing starfighter mini-model, a weapon, and a display stand with name plaque. Collect the other Series 2 sets: 9678 Twin-pod Cloud Car & Bespin and 9679 AT-ST & Endor!

LEGO Star Wars Twin-Pod Cloud Car and Bespin (9678)

Defend planet Bespin with the twin-pod cloud car! Gas planet Bespin plays a key role in Star Wars: Episode V The Empire Strikes Back when Luke Skywalker travels to Cloud City to rescue his friends. However, it’s a trap and he is forced to battle evil Darth Vader. This set includes an accurate model of Bespin, a Lobot minifigure, a twin-pod cloud car mini-model, a weapon, and a display stand with name plaque. Collect the other Series 2 sets: 9677 X-wing Starfighter & Yavin 4 and 9679 AT-ST & Endor!

LEGO Star Wars AT-ST and Endor (9679)

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LEGO Marvel Super Heroes Spider-Man’s Doc Ock Ambush (6873) Now Available at Walmart

July 6, 2012 / Allen "Tormentalous" Tran / 0 Comments

The new LEGO Super Heroes Spider-Man’s Doc Ock Ambush (6873) set has shown up on Walmart’s website, earlier than the expected August 1 released. The price is listed at $29.97 which is less than what we thought it would be when it was first announced. That is a definite thumbs up in my book. Unfortunately, it shows that it is out of stock online. LEGO fans sure jumped on it quick! Maybe there are some in stores soon?

Scheming Doctor Octopus has captured Iron Fist and is conducting experiments on him, trying to steal his superpowers. Help Spider-Man sneak in through the air vent and swoop down on Doc Ock to release Iron Fist! Then stop the wicked doctor from fleeing on his missile-firing car!

LEGO Super Heroes Spiderman’s Doc Ock Ambush Play Set:

Doc Ock’s lab and car

Lab features: containment cell, examination table and air vent shaft

Car features: rotating seat, spinning octopus arm attachment and flick missiles

Doctor Octopus features: detachable, poseable octopus arms

Attach octopus arms to car for a spin attack

Lab measures: over 10″W (26cm) and 7″H (17cm)

Car measures: over 3″L (7cm)

Includes 3 minifigures: Spider-Man, Iron Fist and Doctor Octopus

Model# 6873

LEGO Super Heroes Spider-Man’s Doc Ock Ambush (6873)

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LEGO Star Wars UCS B-wing Starfighter (10227) Revealed

July 6, 2012 / Allen "Tormentalous" Tran / 1 Comment

LEGO has released pictures and a video on the new LEGO Star Wars Ultimate Collectors Series B-wing Starfighter (10227). The set consists of 1428 pieces and retails for $199.99. It will be available for sale in October. One thing to note is that this set will not include any minifigures. The B-wing first made it’s appearance in Episode VI during the Battle of Endor. For more pictures, head over to FBTB’s Flickr page.

10227 B-wing Starfighter™

Come with us as we take an exclusive look at the never before seen 10227 B-wing Starfighter, the latest exclusive LEGO® Star Wars™ set! We’ll talk with the talented LEGO® designer who brought this awesome model to life in LEGO® bricks. The B-wing Starfighter set will be available directly through LEGO® beginning in October 2012 via shop.LEGO.com and at LEGO® Stores. Visit shop.LEGO.com for more details on this amazing model!

Take on the Empire in the Ultimate Collector Series B-wing Starfighter™!

Now you can experience the ultimate B-wing Starfighter from the Star Wars galaxy like never before. This fantastic model features everything you would expect from our premium collector range, including rotating, self-levelling cockpit and realistic wing configurations for landing and flight. And when you’re finished battling in the skies above Endor or helping to restore freedom in the galaxy, place this highly detailed B-wing Starfighter on its own dedicated display stand and fact plaque.

• A highly detailed Ultimate Collector Series B-wing Starfighter model
• Features rotating, self-leveling cockpit
• Features realistic wing configurations for landing and flight
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LEGO and Portal

July 4, 2012 / Allen "Tormentalous" Tran / 0 Comments

Team Jigsaw has come up with different concept sets on LEGO CUUSOO that lets creators relive the world of Portal and Portal 2. With the help of Joystiq, the Thinking with Portals! project has already halfway passed the goal of 10000 supporters needed. There are three ideas that Team Jigsaw has come up with: GLaDOS’ Chamber, Modular Testing Chamber, and Portal Puzzle Board Game. Head over to LEGO CUUSOO and give your support for this nice looking project.

GLaDOS’ Chamber

Primary Designer: Evan

Chell is trapped in the Aperture Science complex!
Lead through test after test by GLaDOS, Chell has finally found the psychotic robot’s lair!
Will she succeed in destroying her nemesis? The final battle and the fate of Aperture lies in your hands!

Includes three minifigures, Chell, Wheatley, and the famous potato.
Features battle platform, portal gun, and GLaDOS
GLaDOS can swing a full 360 degrees and is able to rotate her head in all directions
Perform a core transfer with Wheatley and GLaDOS!
Battle platform is over 5″ (15cm) long
GLaDOS is over 9″ (22cm) wide, and over 12″ (30cm) high
Parts count: 499+

Modular Testing Chamber

Primary Designer: Nick

Make your very own Test Chamber out of LEGO, in any way that you want! First build the modular frame to the dimensions you choose, and then fill the walls and floor with tiles, platforms, buttons and more! Finally, add accessories such as turrets, cubes, small buttons, signs, cameras and most importantly, test subjects!

Includes four minifigures, Chell and 3 Aperture Science

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