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LEGO Subscription Box – BrickSwag October 2014 Review

Brick Builders Club October Box

My unofficial LEGO “Loot Crate” for October called Brick Builders Club came in the mail today and I was curious to see the contents of it. If you haven’t seen the September box yet, you can check it out here. Like previous month, the Brick Builders Club is filled with LEGO-themed items but not necessarily contain actual bricks. You’ll see what I mean when I review each of the items included, in random order.

Brick Builders Club October Box

The first item in the box is a rolled up large sticker of LEGO Ninjago’s Jay. Unlike the previous month, the sticker is packaged up in a plastic film with a styrofoam roll to keep its shape. You can either apply the sticker to a folder or your wall if you desire.

Brick Builders Club October Box

Brick Builders Club October Box

For this month’s box, you get two Brick Builders Club Parts Pack that is filled with random items from Brick Warriors. The first pack contains new items that are in Brick Warriors’ store including a Viking Helmet, Viking Armor, a Wizard Hat, a Quaterstaff, and a Vine Whip. The last item is a Battle Horn. This Parts Pack retails for $7.25 if you purchase separately from Brick Warriors.

Brick Builders Club October Box

Brick Builders Club October Box Brick Builders Club October Box

The other Parts Pack is sort of a Halloween-themed pack fill with items that you could find during Halloween such as a spider web, a couple of claws, a bat, a spider, and two 1×2 bricks with a TECHNIC axle hole.

Brick Builders Club October Box

The next thing is the exclusive t-shirt that you get every single month. It is orange and it features … Continue

Bronze Tiger Revealed for LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham

LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham - Bronze Tiger

Today, it was announced that Bronze Tiger will be one of the many playable characters in LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham. If you’re not familiar with Bronze Tiger, he is one of the world’s greatest martial artists and is a member of the Suicide Squad. If you watch the Arrow TV series, he has been in three episodes from Season Two and is portrayed by Michael Jai White.

With the reveal of Bronze Tiger, there could be more members of the Suicide Squad in LEGO Batman 3. The video game will be released exactly two weeks from day on November 11th.

Update: Arthur Parsons has reveal on his Instagram profile has revealed another character for LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham, Parasite.

LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham - Parasite

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LEGO Retro Storage Brick and T-Shirt Now Available at Target

Target LEGO Storage Orange Transparent Round Brick 1 with Retro LEGO T-Shirt

Now available at at Target stores and online are some new, exclusive limited time only toys. One of these items is a LEGO Retro Storage Brick and T-Shirt. The orange storage brick is in the shape of a round 1×1 brick that allows you to store your loose LEGO bricks.

The shirt is yellow but unfortunately, it only comes in kids medium size. It shows a couple of LEGO logos throughout the years including the one from 1953 prominently displayed across the chest.

In stores, the LEGO Retro Storage Brick and T-Shirt retails for $19 but online, it’s going for only $15.99 which is a bit strange to why they have different prices. Again, this combo is only available for a very short time, most likely through the holiday season. We will be receiving one for review shortly and will be doing a review on it so stay tuned for that.

Target LEGO Storage Orange Transparent Round Brick 1 with Retro LEGO T-Shirt

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LEGO DC Comics: LEGO Batman Be-Leaguered Recap

LEGO DC Comics: Batman Be-Leaguered

Today was the premiere of the new special on Cartoon Network of LEGO DC Comics: LEGO Batman Be-Leaguered. The show incorporates a lot of existing LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes sets that have already been released as well minifigures that will be released next year. There are major spoilers ahead so if you haven’t watched the episode yet, you can watch it on Cartoon Network for free.

The show starts off with Batman fending off Man-Bat, the Penguin, and the Joker in a museum to protect the World’s Largest Gem. Superman is also unexpectedly showed up but not to assist Batman but to recruit him to the Justice League in which Batman refers to him as the “Alien.”

With the annoyance of Superman, Batman manages to defeat all three of his foes (with the help of Superman’s heat vision on the Penguin) but at a price. Superman somehow disappears into thin air and the World’s Largest Gem also disappears in front of Batman’s eyes.

LEGO DC Comics: Batman Be-Leaguered

Back at the Batcave, Batman is trying to figure out what made Superman disappear. Reluctantly, he calls the Flash for help. Alfred, Nightwing, Batgirl, and Robin also show up in this scene but that’s the last time we see them in the show. At the end of this scene, Superman is woken up by a mysterious character who has imprisoned him.

LEGO DC Comics: Batman Be-Leaguered

LEGO DC Comics: Batman Be-Leaguered

In the next scene, Batman and the Flash travel to Egypt where they find ice on the pyramids and deduce that Captain Cold is in the area. There Cold is freezing … Continue

Kid Flash Revealed for LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham

LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham - Kid Flash

In a surprise second reveal of the day for LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham, they have announced that Kid Flash will be a playable character in the game.

This version of Kid Flash is Wally West. He gained his powers by a lightning strike that hit a cabinet which contained chemicals that created the Flash which covered him completely. Later on, he was given the yellow suit by Barry Allen that was tailored to him.

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Metallo Revealed for LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham

LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham - Metallo

The latest playable character that has been announced for LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham is Metallo. His real name is John Corben but was fatally injured in a car crash and his brain was transplanted into a cyborg body that is powered by Kryptonite. Soon after, he engages in different battles against Superman.

There’s just two weeks left for the release of LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham and there’s not much time left to pre-order the game from GameStop to ensure that you get the exclusive Plastic Man minifigure.

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LEGO Creator 2014 Holiday Exclusive Toy Workshop (40106) Review

During the whole month of October, when you purchase over $99 or more at LEGO Stores and on Shop@Home, you are eligible for the first of two FREE exclusive holiday sets for 2014, the LEGO Creator Toy Workshop (40106). The contents of the box include three un-numbered bags, one white 6×8 plate, one nougat 6×8 plate, and a small instructions booklet.

LEGO Creator 2014 Holiday Exclusive Toy Workshop (40106) LEGO Creator 2014 Holiday Exclusive Toy Workshop (40106)

LEGO Creator 2014 Holiday Exclusive Toy Workshop (40106)

For the minifigures, you have a male and a female elf. For the male elf, the torso is a dark red flannel shirt and it has in a couple of LEGO City sets before. The dark tans legs that are used are from Bilbo Baggins and many others. He has a smiling expression and the elf ears and green hat piece is the same ones that we’ve seen on other elves.

LEGO Creator 2014 Holiday Exclusive Toy Workshop (40106) LEGO Creator 2014 Holiday Exclusive Toy Workshop (40106)

The female elf is also a combination of parts that we’ve seen before. The blue sweater with purple scarf torso has been used in a couple of older Winter Village sets as well as the 2012 Holiday Set. The legs are short light bluish grey. She has a double-sided face with a smile on one side and a scard look on the other. Again, the elf ears are the same as the male elf. She also has a paintbrush as an accessory.

LEGO Creator 2014 Holiday Exclusive Toy Workshop (40106) LEGO Creator 2014 Holiday Exclusive Toy Workshop (40106) LEGO Creator 2014 Holiday Exclusive Toy Workshop (40106)

For the set itself, you have a small toy workshop as well as some already assembled toys including a yellow bulldozer, a green steam engine train, a soldier nutcracker, and a couple of presents.

LEGO Creator 2014 Holiday Exclusive Toy Workshop (40106)

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More Characters Revealed for LEGO Batman 3 at MCM London Comic Con 2014

LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham - Reverse Flash

During the last day of MCM London Comic Con 2014, the LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham panel took place with TT Games Arthur Parsons and Phil Ring. There they revealed three more playable characters, Reverse Flash, Black Canary, and Captain Cold.

This version of Reverse Flash is Eobard Thawne, aka Professor Zoom, who is the arch-nemesis of the Flash. He worshipped the Barry Allen’s version of the Flash so much that he made himself look like Allen using Plastomorph. When Thawne visited the Flash Museum after Allen’s death, he learned that he would be destined to be the Flash’s greatest villain. In LEGO Batman 3, Reverse Flash will probably have the same abilities as the Flash.

Black Canary is a vigilante who has been trained in martial arts and also has a sonic scream attack, the Canary Cry. She was also one of the founding members of the Justice League of America but later left the group. This version of Black Canary is different from the one in the Arrow DLC Pack.

LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham - Black Canary

Captain Cold is also another of the Flash’s arch-enemies. He uses a cyclotron as his main weapon to shoot ice that reduces temperatures to absolute zero. Captain Cold will also be in the upcoming 2015 LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes Gorilla Grodd Goes Bananas (76026) set.

LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham - Captain Cold

Check out the LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham panel from MCM London Comic Con 2014 in the Twitch video below. Also remember that we’ll be reporting on more characters that are revealed every day until the game … Continue

Lord and Miller Writing Script for The LEGO Movie 2

Deadline is reporting that Warner Bros. has signed Phil Lord and Christopher Miller to write the script for The LEGO Movie 2. The pair wrote and directed the first LEGO Movie which became a blockbuster hit grossing $468 million in theaters. They were slated to produce the sequel but there wasn’t any indication before whether they would do anything else besides producing. There’s no word yet if they will be directing as well. Since Lord and Miller will be writing the script, it’ll be interesting to see which direction the sequel will go, whether it’ll continue off from the first movie or do a new storyline.

The LEGO Movie 2 will be released on May 26, 2017. Dan Lin and Roy Lee will be producing along with Lord and Miller. Jill Wilfert, Matt Ashton, Chris McKay and Kara Lord Piersimoni are signed on to be executive producers.

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Mr. Freeze Revealed for LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham

LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham - Mr. Freeze

The official LEGO Batman Twitter Page hit 20,000 follower today and as a “reward”, they revealed another playable character for LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham, Mr. Freeze. If he looks familiar, that is because he is the same minifigure as in LEGO DC Universe Super Heroes Arctic Batman vs. Mr. Freeze: Aquaman on Ice (76000). Note that this variant of Mr. Freeze is different from the on in the Batman of the Future DLC although he will probably have the same abilities.

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The Art of the Brick: A Life in LEGO Book Review

Every piece of art comes with a story and renowned LEGO artist Nathan Sawaya has told his story behind his many creations in his latest book, The Art of the Brick: A Life in LEGO by No Starch Press.

The book consists of 248 fully-colored pages and retails for $29.95.

The Art of the Brick: A Life in LEGO The Art of the Brick: A Life in LEGO

The dust jacket shows an image of one of Nathan Sawaya’s most recognizable creations, “Yellow.” The inside of the jacket gives a short overview of what A Life in LEGO is about.

Nathan Sawaya is renowned for his incredible, sometimes surreal, sculptures and portraits—all made from LEGO bricks.

The Art of the Brick is a stunning, full-color showcase of the work that has made Sawaya the world’s most famous LEGO artist. Featuring hundreds of photos of his impressive art and behind-the-scenes details about how these creations came to be, The Art of the Brick is an inside look at how Sawaya transformed a toy into an art form.

Follow one man’s unique obsession and see the amazing places it has taken him.

The Art of the Brick: A Life in LEGO

The book is separated into a number of small chapters, more than 40 in total. These chapters focus on each of Nathan’s builds and he tells you what inspired the particular projects. For example, Nathan originally thought that Yellow represented death but after looking back, it is actually about opening yourself up to the world without being afraid of what it may bring.

The Art of the Brick: A Life in LEGO

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Platinum Revealed for LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham

LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham - Platinum

The countdown for the release of LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham continues today with the reveal of Platinum. She was designed by Dr. William Magnus, creator of the Metal Men, and is made with platinum liquid metal allowing her to have limitless shape shifting abilities.

With her in the game, it may suggest the rest of the Metal Men (Gold, Mercury, Iron, Tin, and Lead) could also be in the game as well.

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Red Hood Revealed for LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham

LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham - Red Hood

The LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham continues today with another character reveal for the game, Red Hood. He is actually Jason Todd who was formerly the second Robin that was killed by the Joker during the A Death in the Family storyline and was later resurrected as Red Hood in Under the Hood story.

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Jurassic Park/Jurassic World Projects Now Allowed on LEGO Ideas

Earlier this month, Universal announced that The LEGO Group will be one of the licensing partners for the upcoming Jurassic World movie. As a result, LEGO has resolved their licensing conflicts with Jurassic Park/Jurassic World. Earlier this year, LEGO Ideas did the same with Doctor Who which resulted in an abundance of Doctor Who projects including two that achieved 10,000 supporters.

If you remember from last year, all the Jurassic Park related projects were removed including the one from Senteosan after only 6,495 supporters. This was because Hasbro/Kre-O signed on to produce construction sets for Jurassic World but that contract has since expired and The LEGO Group now owns the rights to produce the sets.

As of a few days ago, people are now allowed again to post Jurassic Park/World projects on LEGO Ideas but whether or not they are able to pass the review stage and become an official set remains to be seen.

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LEGO Creator Holiday Exclusive Ice Skating (40107) Official Images

LEGO Creator 2014 Holiday Exclusive Ice Skating (40107)

The official images of the 2014 LEGO Creator Holiday Exclusive Ice Skating (40107) set are now available. We first saw an image of the box a few days ago when the set was accidentally sent to a Shop@Home customer. Now we get a clearer look at the Ice Skating scene as well as a different angle of it.

Again, it shows a frozen pond where a minifigure is playing hockey while the other is sledding down a snowy hill. The only thing that I’m disappointed with is that the hockey sticks aren’t the molded ones from the Hockey Player from the Series 4 Collectible Minifigures but instead, the sticks are brick-built.

The 2014 LEGO Creator Holiday Exclusive Ice Skating (40107) set will be available for free during Brick Friday 2014 weekend from November 28 – December 1 with purchases of $99 or more. This set will be a little bit harder to obtain since you only have four days to get it while the Toy Workshop (40106) Holiday Set has been available during the whole month of October.

LEGO Creator 2014 Holiday Exclusive Ice Skating (40107)

LEGO Creator 2014 Holiday Exclusive Ice Skating (40107)

LEGO Creator 2014 Holiday Exclusive Ice Skating (40107)

LEGO Creator 2014 Holiday Exclusive Ice Skating (40107)

LEGO Creator 2014 Holiday Exclusive Ice Skating (40107)

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LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham Coloring Pages

To celebrate the upcoming release of LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham, The Brick Show has a set of 10 FREE printable coloring pages in both PDF and in JPG formats for you to print out. The images feature a number of different LEGO DC Comics characters that you can expect to play in LEGO Batman 3 such as Batman, Green Lantern, Flash, and the rest of the Justice League members, just to name a few.

They also have coloring pages for other various LEGO themes as well. Check out some of the images below.

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LEGO Friends Beach Hammock Polybag (5002113) Review

For those who are unaware, there is a LEGO Friends Jungle Animals Search and Find! event going on at LEGO Brand Stores until Sunday, October 26. There are various animals that are hidden through out the store and if you find them all, you can get a FREE LEGO Friends Beach Hammock Polybag (5002113). It contains 29 pieces including some cool postcards.

LEGO Friends Beach Hammock (5002113) LEGO Friends Beach Hammock (5002113)

There are three different postcards which are fully colored featuring the girls from the LEGO Friends line. You can even mail them out to your friends or family if you like.

LEGO Friends Beach Hammock (5002113) LEGO Friends Beach Hammock (5002113)

The beach hammock is built on a 2×8 green plate with some flower and plants. The hammock itself is a yellow cloth piece with butterflies, music notes, hearts, stars, and flowers that is wrapped around the flagpoles on each end.

LEGO Friends Beach Hammock (5002113)

LEGO Friends Beach Hammock (5002113)

The rest of the accessories are a couple of beach towels with the same design as the hammock. There are also some plates and cups and a pink book.

LEGO Friends Beach Hammock (5002113)

Longtime readers may notice that the Beach Hammock (5002113) is our very first LEGO Friends review ever on the site. Overall, it’s a nice promotional polybag that LEGO is giving away with not much work involved to obtain it. Don’t go paying for it on eBay when you can get it for free. Again, you have until this Sunday, October 26 to get one. Thanks Nia!

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LEGO Friends Beach Hammock (5002113)

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The Gray Ghost Revealed for LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham

LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham - Gray Ghost

As part of Throwback Thursday, it has been announced that The Gray Ghost will be playable in LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham with Adam West voicing the character.

The Gray Ghost was a television series played by Simon Trent (voiced by Adam West) that Bruce Wayne used to watch with his father in the Batman: The Animated Series. Later on, Trent became the Gray Ghost persona again to help Batman solve the mystery of the Mad Bomber.

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LEGO Marvel Super Heroes Rocket Raccoon Polybag (5002145) at Toys R Us Canada

I got two!

There are some new details regarding the LEGO Marvel Super Heroes Rocket Raccoon polybag (5002145). Flickr user by the name of ryffranck029 went to his local Toys R Us and has managed to get a couple with his purchase. It was stated that the polybag is FREE with every purchase of $30 or more. It was also noted that the promotion would start on November 2nd and there were about 50 per store. This is for Canadian Toys R Us at the moment but hopefully the US would get the same promo as well. Stay tuned for more details if the Rocket Raccoon polybag (5002145) shows up here in the States.

Update: On a comment from Google+, the new TRU Canada flyer shows that the promo starts tomorrow. Also for us here in the US, Bryan in the comments note that Toys R Us stores will be carrying it in the near future.

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Avengers: Age of Ultron Teaser Trailer and LEGO Set Thoughts

Earlier today images of the Avengers: Age of Ultron trailer that was supposed to come out next Tuesday started making their way around the internets including the new Hulkbuster armor and Ultron. A little later the leaked video that the images come from made their rounds. Just a short while ago, Marvel decided that instead of waiting for Tuesday after Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. to premiere the teaser trailer, they “officially” made it public, partly because they believe they had no other choice since it was already everywhere. Their response to the leaks?

Now to the LEGO aspect of the Avengers: Age of Ultron movie, we already know there will be about six sets related to the movie as well as a rumored UCS Avengers Helicarrier that we exclusively revealed.

How will the movie translate into the official LEGO Marvel Super Heroes AoU sets that will be released next year? It’s still too hard to tell at this point but I can possibly see Black Widow and her motorcycle dropping out of the Quinjet, (76032?). Also, if the the Hulkbuster suit looks somewhat decent looking, I’ll be happy. Hopefully, it’ll be a brick-built Hulkbuster that fits the Iron Man minifigure inside. As we earlier reported, the Hulkbuster would be around the size of Groot from the Guardians of the Galaxy Knowhere Escape Mission (76020).

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Giganta Revealed for LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham

LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham - Giganta

LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham has revealed another playable character as part of their countdown to the game release next month. Today, it is Giganta. She is the longtime enemy of Wonder Woman who is able to grow in size and shape. In LEGO Batman 3, Giganta is a bigfig who can grow and shrink by holding down a certain button.

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LEGO BIONICLE Battle for the Gold Mask Reward Revealed

LEGO BIONICLE Battle for the Gold Mask Competition - 14k Skull Spider

The LEGO BIONICLE Facebook Page has revealed the grand prize for the Battle for the Gold Mask competition. It was previous thought that it could’ve been one of the gold masks that was shown off at New York Comic Con 2014 but today it was announced that there was an eighth gold mask that wasn’t shown at the convention and it is a 14 carat gold Skull Spider mask which is worth about $2,000.

The gold Skull Spider mask is part of a multi-site building competition and you can read more about how you can enter here.

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Cyborg Superman Revealed for LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham

LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham - Cyborg Superman

It has been announced that from now until November 11, new characters will be revealed every single day for LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham until the game is released. That’s 22 more never-seen before characters out of at least 150 unique characters that will be in the game.

The first one that is revealed is Cyborg Superman. He is actually Hank Henshaw’s consciousness that is transferred to a robotic body and is designed using Krytonian technology and genetics. He is most well know in the Reign of the Supermen storyline.

Stay tuned for more character are revealed everyday on Twitter and Instagram. Remember there’s still time to pre-order LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham at LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham to get the exclusive Plastic Man minifigure.

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LEGO 2015 US Set Prices

A forum member on Eurobricks named Amazingbricks has been posting prices for various LEGO 2015 sets. We’ve had pricing for some of these themes but they were in a different currency. We’ll keep updating this post with more details as they become available. Click on the theme logos to see the official images of the respective sets.

Protector of Jungle (70778): $9.99
Protector of Stone (70779): $9.99
Protector of Water (70780): $9.99
Protector of Earth (70781): $9.99
Protector of Ice (70782): $9.99
Protector of Fire (70783): $9.99
Lewa Master of Jungle (70784): $14.99
Pohatu Master of Stone (70785): $14.99
Gali Master of Water (70786): $14.99
Tahu Master of Fire (70787): $19.99
Kopaka Master of Ice (70788): $19.99
Onua – Master of Earth (70789): $19.99
Lord of Skull Spiders (70790): $14.99


Blue Racer (31027): $4.99
Sea Plane (31028): $4.99
Cargo Heli (31029): $9.99
Rainforest Animals (31031): $14.99
Red Creatures (31032): $14.99
Vehicle Transporter (31033): $24.99

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Green Lantern vs. Sinestro (76025): $19.99
Gorilla Grodd Goes Bananas (76026): $39.99
Black Manta Deep Sea Strike (76027): $39.99
Darkseid Invasion (76028): $59.99
Brainiac Attack (76040): $24.99

Strainor’s Saber Cycle (70220): $19.99
Flinx’s Ultimate Phoenix (70221): $19.99
Tormak’s Shadow Blazer (70222): $29.99
Icebite’s Claw Driller (70223): $59.99
Tiger’s Mobile Command (70224): $69.99
Lion Tribe Pack (70229): $9.99
Ice Bear Tribe Pack (70230): $9.99
Crocodile Tribe Pack (70231): $9.99
Sabre-Tooth Tribe Pack (70232): $9.99
Mammoth Tribe Pack (70233): $9.99

Anacondrai Crusher (70745): $19.99
Condrai Copter Attack (70746): $29.99
Boulder Blaster (70747): $29.99
Titanium Dragon (70748): $39.99
Enter the Serpent (70749): $69.99
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LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes Scuba Robin Close Up Look

robin scuba

Flickr user luiggi somehow has gotten a hold of the Scuba Robin from the 2015 LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes Black Manta Deep Sea Strike (76027) and has given a close up look at the minifigure.

As you can see, he’s in a red outfit and has a scuba tank as well. The head appears to be double-sided with a scared look on one side and a printed scuba mask on the other.

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LEGO BIONICLE Battle for the Gold Mask Competition Announced

You’ve probably seen the gold LEGO BIONICLE masks that were shown off at New York Comic Con 2014 and wondered how you can get your hands on one. Six different LEGO fan sites (EuroBricks, BZPower, Bionifigs, RusBIONICLE, Pockyland, ReBrick) are teaming up to do a building competition and one overall winner from the six sites will also win an unique 14 karat gold BIONICLE mask that is only available through this contest.

To celebrate the coming relaunch of LEGO® Bionicle®, The LEGO Group is teaming up with the LEGO fansites BZPower, RusBionicle, Bionifigs, Pockyland, EuroBricks and our own LEGO ReBrick to conduct an epic building competition where a winner from each site will go head-to-head for the grand prize of a 14 karat gold Bionicle mask!

We invite you to build the baddest villain you can imagine, using a minimum of 75% LEGO® Constraction/Technic bricks and no more than 25% LEGO System bricks. You can use LEGO Digital Designer (LDD) if you lack the necessary parts, but we will only accept rendered versions of LDD files.

You can enter as many villains as you want, and can enter on multiple sites if you choose.

The winner on each site will win the 6 new Bionicle heroes, signed by the designer. 2nd prize on each site will be 3 sets and 3rd prize will be 1 set.

The competition will begin October 20, 2014, 12 p.m.

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More LEGO DC Comics Super Hereoes Batman: Be-Leaguered Promo Clips

LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes Batman-Be-Leaguered

Exactly a week from today, Cartoon Network will be airing an all new special called LEGO DC Comics Super Hereoes Batman: Be-Leaguered. DC Entertainment has released a scene that shows Superman trying to recruit Batman to the Justice League but Batman wants to handle things by himself.

Cartoon Network has also released a short clip on their Facebook Page which shows Batman, Batgirl, Robin, and Nightwing in the same area.

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The Next LEGO Star Wars UCS Set is a TIE…

The rumor mill has started up as we start to speculate what exclusive sets could be coming out in 2015. Earlier, we reported that the LEGO The Simpsons line would be getting another set.

Cavegod over on Eurobricks is reporting that we would be seeing a new LEGO Star Wars Ultimate Collector’s Series set. The only thing that they mentioned was a UCS TIE. Since there are many different TIE variants such as the Advanced, Interceptor, Bomber, etc., it’s hard to guess which version it is.

My sources are telling me that the next LEGO Star Wars UCS set would be the TIE/LN Starfighter aka the TIE Fighter. I was also told that it would be priced around $199.99 and would be released during the May the 4th event. If this is true, it’ll be joining the TIE Interceptor (7181) from 2000 and Vader’s TIE Advanced (10175) from 2006 as the TIE variants in the LEGO Star Wars universe.

We’ll see in a few months whether it is indeed be the UCS TIE Fighter or another TIE aircraft.

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LEGO The Simpsons Kwik-E-Mart Coming in 2015?

In addition to another wave of the LEGO The Simpsons Minifigures in 2015, a little bird had told me that we could be seeing another set next year, the Kwik-E-Mart. There wasn’t much info given but it was said that it would be a little cheaper than The Simpsons House (71006). I could venture a guess that one of the minifigures in the set would be Apu Nahasapeemapetilon since he runs the Kwik-E-Mart. Another minifig could be his brother Sanjay since he helps out from time to time.

For now, I would take this a rumor but it might be possible that we could be seeing another set considering that another wave of minifigures are being released next year.

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LEGO Creator Holiday Exclusive Ice Skating (40107) Image Revealed

LEGO Creator Holiday Exclusive Ice Skating (40107)

Brickset has revealed the image for the second 2014 LEGO Creator Holiday Exclusive set, the Ice Skating (40107) scene. As you can see, it’s a small set showing one minifigure sliding down the ice while the other minifigure is playing hockey. I’m surprised that LEGO didn’t use the hockey stick from the Series 4 Hockey Player Collectible Minifigure but instead opting for a brick-built one which looks more like a broom.

The set will be given away for free during Brick Friday weekend, November 28 – December 1 with purchases of $99 or more.

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LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham Achievement List Revealed

LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham Box Art

Xbox Achievements has listed the achievements that you can get in LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham. There are 40 achievements to get with a total of 1000 points. The PlayStation version of the game will have trophies broken down by rarity instead of points earned.

Once LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham is out, we’ll be doing a full review of the game as well as an achievement/trophy guide so stay tuned for that.

Pursuers in the Sewers – Complete Level 1 – Pursuers in the Sewers – 20G

Breaking BATS! – Complete Level 2 – Breaking BATS! – 20G

Space suits you, Sir! – Complete Level 3 – Space suits you, Sir! – 20G

Space Station Infestation – Complete Level 4 – Space Station Infestation – 20G

The Big Grapple – Complete Level 5 – The Big Grapple – 20G

The Lantern Menace – Complete Level 6 – The Lantern Menace – 20G

Europe Against It – Complete Level 7 – Europe Against It – 20G

Big Trouble in Little Gotham – Complete Level 8 – Big Trouble in Little Gotham – 20G

Power of Love – Complete Level 9 – Power of Love – 20G

A Blue Hope – Complete Level 10 – A Blue Hope – 20G

Jailhouse Nok – Complete Level 11 – Jailhouse Nok – 20G

All the Rage – Complete Level 12 – All the Rage – 20G

Need for Greed – Complete Level 13 – Need for Greed – 20G

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LEGO Star Wars Character Encyclopedia: Updated and Expanded To Be Released Next Year

Back in 2011, DK Publishing released the LEGO Star Wars Character Encyclopedia which detailed more than 300 minifigures in the Star Wars Universe and also included the exclusive Yavin Han Solo minifigure.

During Star Wars Day 2015, specifically on May 5, 2015, DK will be releasing the LEGO Star Wars Character Encyclopedia: Updated and Expanded version. This book will probably be including details of all the new LEGO Star Wars minifigures that have been released since the first book was released a few years ago. It will have 280 pages and retail for $18.99 and will most likely include an exclusive minifigure as well. There’s no word yet on who it could be, if there is one, but leave your comments below on who you want to be the minifigure.

Stay tuned for more details about LEGO Star Wars Character Encyclopedia: Updated and Expanded but in the meantime, you can pre-order the book right now on Amazon for 22% off.

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Rest of LEGO Star Wars 2015 Sets Images Now Available

LEGO Star Wars ARC-170 Starfighter (75072)

Imperium der Steine has provided images of the last three sets for the LEGO Star Wars 2015 sets. We can now see the Microfighters ARC-170 Starfighter (75072) which includes a Clone Pilot. The Hailfire Droid (75085) has two Super Battle Droids and a Clone Trooper Lieutenant. Anakin’s Custom Jedi Starfighter (75087) is the Azure Angel from The Clone Wars animated series and includes Anakin Skywalker, a R4-P22 Astromech Droid, and Asajj Ventress.

To see the rest of the images for the 2015 LEGO Star Wars sets, head over to our previous post.

LEGO Star Wars Hailfire Droid (75085)

LEGO Star Wars Anakin’s Custom Jedi Starfighter (75087)

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LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes Toys R Us Bat-Signal Review

LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes Toys R Us Bat-Signal

Earlier today was the LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes Bat-Signal event at Toys R Us stores throughout the US. Kids had the chance to build it there and take it home along the comic book that was given out at San Diego Comic Con 2014.

The Bat-Signal build itself is very simple. The signal itself sits on a turntable piece and swivels up and down using the mechanical droid legs with TECHNIC pin. The most unique element in the build is probably the Batman logo radar dish which only appears in one set, The Batcave (6860) from 2012.

Overall, it was a pretty crowded and the store employees didn’t set up until 10 minutes before the the event started. It also looked like there was very limited quantites available so if you didn’t get there early to get in line, you were probably out of luck.

If you want to build your own, below are the instructions for the Bat-Signal. You can also download the instructions in PDF format here courtesy of fellow SandLUG member Charlie.

LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes Toys R Us Bat-Signal

LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes Toys R Us Bat-Signal

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LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes Batman: Be-Leaguered on Cartoon Network

LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes Batman-Be-Leaguered

On October 27th at 6/5c, Cartoon Network will be airing an all-new special event called LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes: Batman: Be-Leaguered. The show features pre-New 52 versions of the super heroes as well as some new minifigures that will be in the 2015 LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes sets such as Captain Cold in Gorilla Grodd Goes Bananas (76026) and Cyborg in Darkseid Invasion (76028).

Check out the synopsis as well as the UK promo and a short blooper clip below of the episode below.

Lego DC Comics: “Batman Be-Leaguered” Monday, October 27 at 6:00 p.m. (ET, PT) on Cartoon Network Batman prides himself on being a loner, a totally self-sufficient one-man-band. Just ask anyone; Batgirl, Robin, Nightwing, Alfred…anyone. So, he is understandably irritated when his nightly cleanup of Gotham City villains is interrupted by Superman, who pesters Batman to join his new superhero team, The Justice League. After Batman makes it quite clear to the Man of Steel that his invitation has been declined, Superman flies off disappointed…whereupon he is overcome with a strange energy and vanishes!

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Science, The Musical LEGO T-Shirt Available on TeeFury

Teefury - Science, The Musical

TeeFury is back with another LEGO inspired t-shirt today. It is called Science, The Musical by Pacalin and it is a continuation of the Cosmos shirt from a few months ago. This t-shirt features some of the most well-known men in science as LEGO minifigures including Neil deGrasse Tyson, Carl Sagan, Albert Einstein, Sir Issac Newton, and Galileo Galilei. Also in the background is the Classic Space logo. The shirt comes in three different colors: navy, royal blue, and black. It costs $11 and will be available for 24 hours.

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Beautiful LEGO 2: Dark Book Review

Coming off his very successful book, Beautiful LEGO, Mike Doyle is back with a sequel, Beautiful LEGO 2: Dark. Mike Doyle is an internationally acclaimed artist and his work has been shown in many exhibits like Gallery1988 and the Columbus Museum of Art.

Published by No Starch Press, Beautiful LEGO 2: Dark is a fully-colored 340 page hardback and it retails for $39.95.

Beautiful LEGO 2: Dark

Beautiful LEGO 2: Dark

The image of the dust jacket is from Mike Doyle’s Sickening Sweet and the back has images of builds from various builders. The inside flap gives a description of what the book is about.

Beautiful LEGO 2: Dark showcases dark LEGO masterpieces from artists around the world. From realistic sculptures of creepy crawlers to impressionist works of shadowy nightmares, this collection will leave you marveling at every turn. But dark has its lighter side, too with sculptures of dark chocolate as well as plenty of black humor on display.

Gothic fantasies and sci-fi horrors come to life in scenes created entirely with the simple LEGO brick. Step into a world of pure imagination in Beautiful LEGO 2: Dark.

The book is separated into 37 short chapters in addition to the preface and the contributors section (index). The index gives you information about each builders’ usernames online for Flickr/MOCPages as well as a link to their profile so you can follow more of their work there. Four of the chapters are actually short interviews of some LEGO builders including Bart De Dobbelaer, Tim Goddard, Brian Kescenovitz, and Mihai Marius Mihu and they … Continue

Upcoming BrickLink Changes in 2014-2015

Users of BrickLink, this piece of news is probably what you’ve been waiting for. Chief Site Architect Marvin Park has given an outline for what’s in store for the updated BrickLink until the end of 2015. They’ve been gathering information from various sources and getting feedback for improvements to BrickLink. Many of the features listed are what buyers as well as sellers have been waiting for so it’s great to see that they’ll finally being implemented.

Also, they’ve dropped the version numbering system like BrickLink 1.0, 2.0, etc. to available confusion. As a substitute, the major revisions will have an unique code name. Check out below BrickLink has in store for the next year.

November 2014 – Price Quotation

– Sellers will be able to opt-in to give price quotes for orders.
– Buyers aren’t obligated to purchase the quoted orders but quoted items won’t be held for the buyers.
– Quotation-based ordering system will comply with the German e-commerce law (a.k.a German Button solution).

January 2015 – Automated Shipping Cost Calculation

– Shipping costs can be automatically calculated when sending invoices and quotes.
– Initial release of this feature will officially support USPS (USA), Royal Mail (UK), Deutsche Post (Germany), and PostNL (Netherlands).

Q1, 2015 / TBA – Express Checkout

– Paypal payments will be integrated within the store checkout process. (Finally!). Buyers will be able to send Paypal payments directly to sellers as part of the checkout process. (Q1, 2015).
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LEGO Classic Space/Star Wars T-Shirt Available at Unamee

We’re back with another LEGO themed t-shirt and this time we’re featuring one from Unamee.com. The shirt has the Classic Space logo but with a Star Wars twist to it. Instead of a shuttle flying around the moon, the shirt has the Millennium Falcon flying around the uncompleted Death Star from Episode VI: Return of the Jedi.

Unlike other t-shirts we’ve featured before that only lasted 24 hours, this one from Unamee lasts for a whole week. There are also three colors to choose from: black, blue, and brown. The 1980 Something Falcon t-shirt by Samuri Ferret goes for $11.

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Steampunk LEGO Book Review

A new batch of books have come in from No Starch Press and I’ve been excited for these when I first heard about them. The first book that I’ll be reviewing is Steampunk LEGO by Guy Himber. If that name sounds familiar, may have heard of it before in the LEGO community.

Guy’s LEGO creations are very well known in the community and he even has a couple of successful Kickstarter projects like Pigs vs Cows, SKULLS!, and Munchkin Bricks. Guy also has an extensive background with special makeup effects and animatronics in many feature films such as Independence Day, Alien 3, and the Underworld trilogy.

Steampunk LEGO is a hardback book filled with 200 fully-colored pages and it retails for $29.95.

Steampunk LEGO

Steampunk LEGO

The first thing that you admire is the very nice cover of The Golden Empress by V&A Steamworks (Guy Himber). The cover is actually a jacket that is designed by Sylvain Amacher (https://www.facebook.com/captainsmog). The back of the jacket shows an image of Guy’s HMS Moondreams’s Voyage to the Moon. The book itself is a blue hardback with “Steampunk LEGO” embossed on the front and on the spine. With or without the book jacket, it’s great to show off either way. The pages of the book itself has this old-school feel to it. It’s hard to say how it feels like but it’s glossy but has a certain texture to it that makes it feel old. I’m not sure if all the books are like that or just mine, not … Continue

LEGO Marvel TASM2 Electro Polybag (5002125) Available at Toys R Us Later This Year

LEGO Marvel Super Heroes The Amazing Spider Man 2 Electro Polybag

FBTB is reporting that the LEGO Marvel Super Heroes Electro (5002125) minifigure polybag based on The Amazing Spider-Man 2 movie will be available as a promotion at Toys R Us stores later this year. Ace also notes that about 100,000 of the Electro minifigures were made.

Earlier, we reported that this particular polybag was given out at LEGO KidsFest in Virginia earlier this month.

We’ll have more details on how much you have to purchase at Toys R Us to get one of the Electro (5002125) polybags as soon as they become available.

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Warner Bros. Announce Upcoming LEGO Movie Release Dates

In a shareholder meeting yesterday, Warner Bros. presented details of upcoming LEGO movies and gave tentative release dates for the next three films. With the huge success of The LEGO Movie earlier this year, Warner Bros. is hoping these films will have the same success as well.

As we reported a few months ago, the LEGO Ninjago movie is already scheduled for September 23, 2016. Charlie Bean will be directing the film while Dan and Kevin Hageman will be writing the script.

The recently announced LEGO Batman spinoff, voiced by Will Arnett, will take place on February 10, 2017 which takes the spot that was previously for The LEGO Movie 2. Chris McKay will be directing and Seth Grahame-Smith will be writing the story. Roy Lee, Dan Lin, Phil Lord, and Christopher Miller will be producing.

There were also two more LEGO films slated for Memorial Day weekend in 2018 and 2019. The LEGO Movie 2 will most likely take the May 25, 2018 release date which was also reported back in August. At the same time, there was an untitled LEGO Movie scheduled for May 24, 2019 which could be anything at this point, whether it be LEGO Ninjago or LEGO Batman sequels or even The LEGO Movie 3.

There’s no doubt that there will be official sets that will be released in conjunction with all these movies. Stay tuned as we will be reporting more details about the upcoming LEGO movies as they become available.

**Via ComicBook.com**

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Chris Miller Celebrates LEGO Batman Movie Announcement

With the announcement of the spinoff LEGO Batman movie, producer Christopher Miller celebrated today and tweeted out the image above which looks very familiar to Batman fans. The image shows a Batman minifigure in a pose that next to the Batmobile from The LEGO Movie which is similar to Ben Affleck’s pose for Batman vs Superman: Dawn of Justice. Wouldn’t it be cool if the Batmobile could be an official set when the LEGO Batman movie comes out in 2017?

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Creations for Charity 2014 Sale Begins Today

Creations for Charity store opens today!

The 6th annual Creations for Charity sale starts today. If you haven’t heard about it before, it’s a fundraiser founded by Nannan Zhang and it is for LEGO builders to donate their creations to sell and raise money to purchase LEGO sets for underprivileged children.

Until the November 15th, you can donate your creations and they will be listed for sale until November 30th. Check out Creations for Charity to see the builds that have already been donated and help raise money for this very worthy cause.

Last year, the fundraiser donated over $20,000 worth of LEGO sets to children in six different cities across three countries and they hope to surpass it this year.

Merry Christmas from Creations for Charity 2013!

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LEGO Super Heroes Bat-Signal Building Event at Toys R Us This Saturday

LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes Toys R Us Bat-Signal

As were one of the first sites to report this last month, Toys R Us stores will be having another building event this weekend and it is for a LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes Bat Signal. This is a reminder that if you’re planning to attend this Saturday, October 18 from 12-2pm, get there early because I believe this building event will be more popular than last week’s build of the LEGO Star Wars Rebels Micro Ghost.

One of the cool things about the build is the Batman logo radar dish. It is pretty rare since it’s only in one set, The Batcave (6860).

“Event intended for children ages 5-up. Parental supervision required at all times. All giveaways and event materials available while supplies last and distributed to participating children only. Limit 1 per child. Quantities limited; no rain checks. All participating Toys “R” Us US locations.”

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LEGO The Hobbit The Battle of the Five Armies Sets Now Available on Shop@Home

LEGO The Hobbit Witch-king Battle (79015)

The new LEGO The Hobbit sets are now available on Shop@Home. In this wave, there are four sets to coincide with the upcoming The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies movie that will be coming out in December. We now also get to see the official images as well as the descriptions of the sets which we’ve been holding off on because of the embargo that was on them. Check out the four sets below.

Remember the October 2014 promos for Double VIP Points as well as the LEGO Creator Holiday Toy Workshop (40106) is still going on until the end of the month. You will also get a LEGO The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug poster with a purchase of any of the new sets. The poster is from last year but a freebie is a freebie.

Witch-king Battle (79015)

Take on the evil Witch-king at the fortress of Dol Guldur!

Galadriel™ and Elrond™ have ventured to the evil fortress of Dol Guldur where they are attacked by the ghostly Witch-king. Help our heroes to battle this vicious crowned foe with the glow-in-the-dark head. Reverse the faces of Elrond™ and Galadriel™ and use Galadriel’s Elven magic and The Light of Eärendil to overcome his evil powers. Evade fireballs shot from the catapult and connect all the skeleton bones to create an extra figure! Use Elrond’s golden sword to duel against the Witch-king who is spinning on the rotating platform for extra power. Who will triumph in this tense battle between good and evil?

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LEGO Collectible Minifigures Series 12 (71007) Review

It’s been a while since I got these but I finally have some time to do a review for the Series 12 of the LEGO Collectible Minifigures (71007). The packaging for this series goes back to a bright yellow for this release which is very similar to what Series 1 had. Each minifigure costs $3.99 each and there are 16 different minifigures to collect.

LEGO Collectible Minifigures Series 12 (71007) LEGO Collectible Minifigures Series 12 (71007)

Unlike any other Collectible Minifigure series, Series 12 is the first of what could be subsequent series that collaborates with the LEGO Minifigures Online MMO video game. On the back of the promotional poster, there is a code that you can enter to unlock the corresponding minifigure in the game.

LEGO Collectible Minifigures Series 12 (71007) LEGO Collectible Minifigures Series 12 (71007)

Wizard

The first minifigure in Series 12 is the Wizard. He seems to be a Wizard that specializes in astronomy considering that the whole minifigure is filled with a design that is covered with stars and moons. According to LEGO’s website, the blue robe that he wears is call the Robes of Many Pockets. His staff is made up of three components: a rod, a telescope, and a blue gem. The cloak is two separate pieces which uses the new type of fabric that’s been introduced in recent sets. The wizard hat is a new element with a slight curve at the tip.

How to feel for the Wizard: Feel for the large dress/robe leg piece as well as the curved tip on the wizard hat. He comes 4 in a box.

LEGO Collectible Minifigures Series 12 (71007) - Wizard LEGO Collectible Minifigures Series 12 (71007) - Wizard

Hun Warrior

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LEGO Developing Reality TV Show

Now here’s an interesting concept. The Guardian is reporting that LEGO will be developing and launching a reality TV series in 2015. The show will be a competition format and Jill Wilfert, LEGO’s Vice-President of Global Licensing and Distribution, notes that the company is “exploring some reality competition show formats, which is new for us: the idea of becoming a Master Builder is something we think could be quite resonating.”

This kind of sounds very similar to The Apprentice but with building challenges and if you’re the one who lasts until the end, there could be a Master Builder job waiting for you at The LEGO Group. There’s no word on whether this show will be here in the States or overseas.

The Guardian also notes that LEGO will be increasing their focus on TV and digital entertainment so we’ll probably be seeing more content coming out in the next few years.

Would you want to be on a reality show like this?

**Via Brickset**

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Having Some Fun Building a LEGO UCS Invisible Jet

Over on Reddit, user John Wray, aka JimmyLegs50, has created something fun during the holiday weekend with his kids, the LEGO DC Super Heroes UCS Invisible Jet which includes a Wonder Woman minifigure. The set contains 3,200 invisible pieces and even the instructions are invisible. Of course, no such thing exists (yet) but that doesn’t keep him from having some fun with his kids with the help of Photoshop.

There will be an official set next year with an Invisible Jet next year with the Gorilla Grodd Goes Bananas (76026) set but it’s not as cool as what John has done. Cool dad points added. Check out the rest of the photos here.

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Will There Be LEGO Sets Based on the Civil War Storyline?

Variety is reporting that Robert Downey Jr. is in talks to sign on for Captain America 3 which paves the way for a new phase in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and the Civil War storyline.

If you’re familiar with the Cival War storyline, it pits Tony Stark and Steve Rogers against each other when they feud over the Superhero Registration Act. The Act forces anyone with superhuman abilities to reveal their true identities to the government. Of course, many characters are for it like Stark and others aren’t like Rogers. The Superhero Registration Act includes many Marvel characters in the storyline including Spider-Man. Currently the Spider-Man franchise is owned by Sony but there are rumors they may be sharing the franchise with Marvel so both companies can use the character.

Will this news translate into official LEGO sets? My guess is probably since this is one of the most popular storylines in Marvel’s history but it’s still too early to tell. Captain America 3 won’t happen for a few more years but it’s never too early to speculate. What minifigures do you want to see in sets if LEGO does produce sets based on the Civil War? For reference, here’s a list of characters who are involved in the storyline.

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2014 Fourth Quarter LEGO Store Pick-A-Brick Wall Elements Part 2

LEGO Fourth Quarter Pick-A-Brick Elements

For the second part of our report on the fourth quarter elements on the LEGO Pick-A-Brick Wall, there we have elements that are new for the wall and are good for general building. If you remember from our first report from a few days ago, those elements go well with The LEGO Movie and LEGO Legends of Chima builds.

For the general parts list, there are some fairly hard-to-find bright colored elements that could be useful for many builds. These elements include 2×4 lime plates, 2×2 pink bricks, 2×4 pink bricks, 2×2 tan tiles, 1×2 dark azure bricks, 2×3 brown bricks, 1×4 medium lavender plates, 2×1 magenta 45 slopes, and 1×2 lime jumper plates. Most of the parts come from the LEGO Friends line but they do give some variety and opens up some new color options for you to use for your builds.

LEGO Fourth Quarter Pick-A-Brick Elements

LEGO Fourth Quarter Pick-A-Brick Elements

LEGO Fourth Quarter Pick-A-Brick Elements

LEGO Fourth Quarter Pick-A-Brick Elements

LEGO Fourth Quarter Pick-A-Brick Elements

LEGO Fourth Quarter Pick-A-Brick Elements

LEGO Fourth Quarter Pick-A-Brick Elements

LEGO Fourth Quarter Pick-A-Brick Elements

LEGO Fourth Quarter Pick-A-Brick Elements

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LEGO One Piece Thousand Sunny by Orion Pax

Earlier this year, we featured a MOC from my of my favorite manga/anime series, the Thousand Sunny from One Piece. Unfortunately, the images that it was hosted on was taken down so we have a replacement.

Alex Jones (Orion Pax) never cease to amaze and he has created his version of the famous Straw Hat Pirates ship. The MOC is very accurate to the show with the custom sail piece and the lion figurehead at the bow. Check out more images of the Thousand Sunny on Alex’s site.

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LEGO Star Wars Rebels TRU Micro Ghost Instructions

LEGO Toys R Us Star Wars Rebels Event

Today was the LEGO Star Wars Rebels building event at Toys R Us stores. If you were lucky to be there early, you got a chance to build a Micro Ghost ship from the animated TV series and take it home. Unfortunately, I wasn’t able to make it to the event but fellow SandLUG member Charlie did and he was kind enough to send us the instructions for the build. You can either download the PDF copy here or check out the images below to build your own. Thanks Charlie!

LEGO Star Wars Rebels Toys R Us Micro Ghost Part 1

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New LEGO Brand Retail Store (40145) Coming Next Year

LEGO Brand Retail Store (40145)

Brickset is reporting there will be a new LEGO Brand Retail Store model (40145) that will be given away for new stores that are opening next year. The current set (3300003) has been given away at grand opening events since 2012 and it looks like it’s time for a little change.

The new set has a more modernized look and it opens up to reveal the store inside which shows the Pick-A-Brick Wall, the display cases, and a cashier. The outside of the building shows Brickley to the left of the door. Check out the image below to see the details of the new LEGO Store set (40145).

LEGO Brand Retail Store (40145)

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LEGO Marvel Super Heroes Age of Ultron Set Details

After a couple of days of fairly quiet news in LEGO world, Sir von Lego over on Eurobricks has stirred up the pot with information about the 2015 LEGO Marvel Super Heroes sets. He has detailed some of the minifigures and prices for next year’s lineup for the Avengers: Age of Ultron sets that will be released next summer. Sir von Lego has given credible information before so I do believe the info is trustworthy.

Avengers “Iron Man” (76029) – 14.99 EUR
Avengers Offroader, with Thor (76030) – 19.99 EUR
Avengers Hulk, Scarlet Witch (76031) – 34.99 EUR
Avengers Space Ship, Captain America (76032) – 79.99 EUR
Avengers Tower (76038) – 69.99 EUR
Avengers Fortress (76041) – 59.99 EUR

From the list above, it looks like we’re finally getting an Avengers Tower that everybody has been asking for and from the price listed, it’ll be a fairly large one with some playability features. Of course, those aren’t the final set names but at least there are some details of who will be included in the sets.

On an related/unrelated note, I’ve received word from a source that we will also be seeing another Avengers set that nobody has noted yet, the Avengers Helicarrier. It will be a UCS type set with the price point around $300 and will be available next summer. I’m going to take this information as a rumor for now but it’ll be cool for the LEGO Marvel Super Heroes to finally see a UCS set considering that we got one for LEGO … Continue

LEGO Custom Recovery/Solar Suit Superman Minifigure Review

LEGO Custom Solar Suit Superman

Recently, we received a package from Marc Bui, aka Power Brick, of a custom LEGO minifigure that he has created. The minifig is of Superman in his black Recovery Suit and if you saw our report from NYCC today on the new playable characters for LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham, you’ll notice the minifigure is based on the Solar Suit Superman. If you’re not familiar with this version of Superman, it was seen in the The Death and Return of Superman story arc where he uses this suit to absorb solar energy to help himself heal and recovery strength.

The minifig has very nice pad printing and comes with both front and back torso printing. The silver “S” symbol is prominently displayed across the chest with ab printing as well. The only little thing that’s “off” is the color for the neck area which is a darker shade of flesh than the head but it’s not a huge problem since sometimes the official LEGO minfigures also has this issue. The feet also has some silver printing on it. The head and hair wasn’t included so I used the ones from the Superman minifigure in the Man of Steel sets. Overall, it’s a nice variant to add to my collection and I want to thank Marc for sending it.

He is selling the Recovery/Solar Suit Superman in his eBay store as well as on BrickLink, with or without the head and hair pieces. The hair that he provides is the swept back tousled hairpiece. Check … Continue

LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham Panel at NYCC 2014

LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham - Darkest Knight

The LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham panel went down today at New York Comic Con 2014 and there have been more playable characters revealed including the Darkest Knight, Solar Suit Superman, Man Bat, Green Loontern, Condiment King, Conan O’Brien, and Jim Lee.

There was also some new gameplay footage that we’ll add to this post later when it becomes available.

Finally, TT Games Game Director Arthur Parsons announced the fourth DLC Pack in the Season Pass for LEGO Batman 3, the Arrow Pack. It includes one exclusive level and vehicles. The characters that are included in the Arrow Pack are Oliver Queen/Arrow, Diggle, Felicity Smoak, Helena Bertinelli/Huntress, Slade Wilson, Roy Harper, Sarah Lance/Black Canary, and Malcolm Merlyn.

Update: You can now watch the panel in its entirety below on Twitch. It starts at 1:09:00.

LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham - Solar Suit Superman

LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham - Man Bat

LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham - Green Loontern

LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham - Condiment King

LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham - Conan O'Brien

LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham - Jim Lee

LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham - Arrow DLC Pack

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LEGO Batman Spinoff Movie Announced!

Step aside Batfleck. In some big news in The LEGO Movie world, it has just been announced that Batman will be getting his own big screen spinoff movie! According to The Hollywood Reporter, Will Arnett will be returning to voice the Caped Crusader. Chris McKay who was the animation supervisor on The LEGO Movie will now be directing the LEGO Batman movie and it will be written by Seth Grahame-Smith. Roy Lee, Dan Lin, Phil Lord, and Christopher Miller will be producing it.

Warner Bros. is tentatively scheduling the movie release for 2017 while the original date for The LEGO Movie 2 has been pushed back. There will also be a LEGO Ninjago movie coming out on September 23, 2016.

With this news of the LEGO Batman spinoff, there could be some sets that will be released in conjunction with the movie. Stay tuned for more details as we get more information about the LEGO Batman movie.

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New LEGO In-Store Action App Now Available

LEGO has set a goal this year to leverage digitalisation and they have been doing that with the new LEGO Fusion sets as well as apps like LEGO Connect. Today they have released their latest app called LEGO In-Store Action.

This free app allows you to scan special LEGO posters at select stores which will reveal an animated LEGO Minifigure so you can take a picture with it and share with your friends and family.

Features:
– Scan special LEGO posters in stores with your smartphone or tablet camera to take an awesome photo with a LEGO Minifigure!
– When scanning a poster, the Minifigures will come to life and animate in fun poses for tons of different photo opportunities. Pause the animation at any time to compose the perfect photo!
– The app will be updated frequently, so be sure to check back often to see if new Minifigures have been added…can you snap them all? Who will you find next?
– Not at a store? No problem! The app also features two Minifigures you can take pictures with without scanning the in-store posters, right in your own home.

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LEGO BIONICLE Numbered Exclusive Tahu Mask from NYCC 2014

LEGO BIONICLE 2014 NYCC VIP LEGO BIONICLE Event - Exclusive Tahu Mask

Earlier today, we reported on an exclusive LEGO BIONICLE Tahu Mask for the first 200 attendees to line up at the LEGO booth at New York Comic Con 2014. For those who had the special invite to the BIONICLE panel, they were also invited to an after hours event at the new Flatiron District store. There they were given one of the limited Exclusive Tahu Masks which are individually numbered to only 100.

On this one, you get a different card backing from the one that was given out at the booth. There’s a red strip across the center saying “2014 NYCC VIP LEGO BIONICLE Event” and on the bottom left corner, you’re told which one out of 100 you have.

Thanks to Chad from Your Creative Friends for sending over an image of the Tahu Mask.

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San Diego – Fashion Valley October 2014 LEGO Community Window

LEGO Community Window - San Diego

To get in the Halloween mood, the LEGO Community Window at my LEGO Brand Store (Fashion Valley) has been updated by a couple of members from SandLUG. This month, we have Spooky Ville! which is a haunted house filled with a number of CubeDudes built by Jason which he names CubeCreatures. As you can see, the Creatures are based on monsters that you probably would see during Halloween time like Dracula, the Bride of Dracula, the Mummy, the Wolf Man, the Blob, the Frankenstein Monster, the Bride of Frankenstein, the Headless Horseman, the Swamp Thing, and many more. I’ve been informed that a couple of the characters were built by Hao as well.

The haunted house itself is created by Hao and Tommy and has some interesting details like the way they created the cemetery headstone in the shape of a cross using a TECHNIC belt wheel and modified 1×1’s with clip.

If you’re in the area and have some free time, I highly suggest swinging by the store to check out the LEGO Community Window and see it in person because the pictures really don’t do it justice.

LEGO Community Window - San Diego

LEGO Community Window - San Diego

LEGO Community Window - San Diego

LEGO Community Window - San Diego

LEGO Community Window - San Diego

LEGO Community Window - San Diego

LEGO Community Window - San Diego

LEGO Community Window - San Diego

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LEGO BIONICLE Official Website Updated

LEGO BIONICLE

The official LEGO BIONICLE website has been updated with images of some of the characters as well as a short bio for them. Word coming out of New York Comic Con 2014 is that LEGO BIONICLE will be a reboot and there will be short 90 second online movies later on.

GALI – Master of Water

Gali is friendly and peaceful. But when the situation calls for it, she can be as fierce as a raging ocean. She finds injustice intolerable and always goes out of her way to help the ones who need it. Gali’s mellow ways have made her the most liked among the heroes. She is generous, a good listener and friend. Only one little thing: she just can’t seem to tell a joke right! Powers: Water control and the ability to out-swim any known creature.

LEGO BIONICLE GALI

LEGO BIONICLE GALI

KOPAKA – Master of Ice

Kopaka is noble and reserved. Upholding his own strict moral code he strives to be perfect and always “do the right thing”. A fact that often makes him appear formal and even cold in the eyes of others. Luckily Kopaka’s clumsiness and his not too solid direction sense help the other heroes remember that, after all, Kopaka is just a Toa like them. Power: Freezing touch and resistance to cold.

LEGO BIONICLE KOPAKA

LEGO BIONICLE KOPAKA

LEWA – Master of Jungle

Lewa is a true daredevil, a

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LEGO BIONICLE Exclusive Tahu Mask from New York Comic Con 2014

Our first LEGO details coming out of New York Comic Con 2014 is the exclusive that they are giving out to attendees. Of course, the event is mainly to reveal more of LEGO BIONICLE and attendees are getting an Exclusive Tahu Mask. As you can see above, it’s a clear mask that is in the same clamshell packaging we’ve seen from SDCC minifigures. Stay tuned for more details of the LEGO BIONICLE reveal throughout the day. Photo courtesy of Bill Murphy.

Update: There’s now a clearer picture of the transparent Tahu Mask. LEGO is giving you a chance to win one on Twitter. I was told that this version are for the first 200 attendees who lined up at the LEGO booth when the floor opened.

LEGO BIONICLE New York Comic Con 2014 Exclusive Tahu Mask

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The LEGO Group Ends Partnership with Shell

The Guardian is reporting that The LEGO Group has ended their partnership with Shell. This comes after pressure from Greenpeace and their viral video against Arctic drilling. Before, LEGO announced that the company would live up to their long term contract with the oil company but it looks like LEGO has done a complete 180 on the deal.

The partnership between LEGO and Shell has been going on since the 1960s with the first Shell sets being released in 1966. This most likely means that there will be no more promotional Shell sets being released anymore which makes existing sets go up in value on the secondary market. LEGO CEO Jørgen Vig Knudstorp notes:

“Our stakeholders have high expectations of the way we operate. So do we. We do not agree with the tactics used by Greenpeace that may have created misunderstandings among our stakeholders about the way we operate, and we want to ensure our attention is not diverted from our commitment to delivering creative and inspiring play experiences.”

You can the full statement from Jørgen here. And with that, this post will be the last time that we will be reporting on it.

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LEGO Architecture 2015 Official Images Revealed

LEGO Architecture Lincoln Memorial (21022)

We’re back at it today with a short post for the 2015 LEGO Architecture sets courtesy of Just2Good. There are only two sets in the winter wave sets, the Lincoln Memorial (21022) and the Flatiron Building (21023).

Lincoln Memorial (21022)

The Lincoln Memorial is a national monument to honor the 16th President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln. It’s located on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., right across from the Washington Monument. The architect of the monument was Henry Bacon and the sculptor of the statue of Lincoln was Daniel Chester French.

LEGO Architecture Lincoln Memorial (21022)

Flatiron Building (21023)

The Flatiron Building was originally called the Fuller Building and it is located at 175 Fifth Avenue in Manhattan, New York City. It is considered one of the world’s most iconic skyscrapers in New York City and is designated a New York City landmark. It was designed by Daniel Burnham and Frederick Dinkelberg.

Coincidentally, there will be a LEGO Brand Store grand opening held in the Flatiron District this weekend from October 10-13. Check out the details of the opening here.

LEGO Architecture Flatiron Building (21023)

LEGO Architecture Flatiron Building (21023)

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LEGO Minecraft Minifigure Scale Sets Official Images Revealed

Russian toy shop Mir Kubikov has posted the official images of the upcoming LEGO Minecraft minifigure scale sets. These sets are scheduled to be released next month at LEGO Stores and on Shop@Home. For people who play Minecraft, you’ll recognize a lot of the settings and characters like Diamond Armor Steve and the Zombie. The Creative Box (21116) is pretty much a Minecraft themed creative bucket filled with various LEGO elements. Check out the images of the sets below.

The Cave (21113)

LEGO Minecraft - The Cave (21113)

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The Farm (21114)

LEGO Minecraft - The Farm (21114)

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The First Night (21115)

LEGO Minecraft - The First Night (21115)

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Creative Box (21116)

LEGO Minecraft - Creative Box (21116)

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The Ender Dragon (21117)

LEGO Minecraft - The Ender Dragon (21117)

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The Mine (21118)

LEGO Minecraft - The Mine (21118)

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LEGO Jurassic World Sets Officially Announced by Universal

In a press release (PDF) yesterday by Universal, they have officially announced the licensing partners for Jurassic World and as we already know, The LEGO Group will be one of the partners. There are five sets that are rumored to be in the wave and they will be available in May 2015.

We first heard of the LEGO Jurassic World sets when Chris Pratt, who plays the park keeper Owen, said that he has already seen the look of his LEGO minifigure in an interview. This will be Pratt’s third character to be a LEGO minifigure in two years with Emmet from The LEGO Movie and Star Lord from Guardians of the Galaxy being the first two.

Universal has been very tight-lipped on any leaked information for Jurassic World, including that video of the trailer, so we probably won’t be seeing any images of the LEGO sets any time soon. There’s a chance that we could hear/see something during the 2015 London Toy Fair in January or the New York Toy Fair in February. Stay tuned for more details of the LEGO Jurassic World sets as they become available.

Universal Partnerships & Licensing (UP&L) today announced that The LEGO Group will create original LEGO®products in conjunction with the release of Jurassic World, the long-awaited next installment in Steven Spielberg’s groundbreaking film series that will be released on June 12, 2015. The LEGO Group’s participation rounds out an overall branded toy campaign designed to bring the action, adventure and excitement of the film to audiences around

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2014 Fourth Quarter LEGO Store Pick-A-Brick Wall Elements

LEGO Fourth Quarter Pick-A-Brick Elements

While I was at the October 2014 Monthly Mini Build Event yesterday, I had a chance to take pictures of some of the new fourth quarter elements on the LEGO Pick-A-Brick Wall. The new elements that have been rotated in will go well with The LEGO Movie and LEGO Legends of Chima themed builds.

For The LEGO Movie parts, we have white inverted 45 slopes, 1×2 gauge tiles, 1×1 trans-red plates, 1×1 purple round plates, 1×1 trans-yellow round plates, and 1×1 orange round plates.

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For the Legend of Chima parts, there are 1×2 light bluish gray hinge plates, red jewels, 1×1 dark bluish gray bricks, 1×2 black modified plates with handles, and 2×2 trans-light blue round bricks.

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Overall, it’s a nice assortment of elements you can choose from to use for the specified themes or anything in general. Head over to your local LEGO Store to check out the selection as well as the many other elements they have on the Pick-A-Brick Wall. Shout to wall aficionado Genevieve for the hard work.

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LEGO Store October 2014 Monthly Mini Build Event Frankenstein Monster (40104) Review

LEGO Store October 2014 Monthly Mini Build Event

The first Tuesday of the month is here again and that means LEGO Brand Stores held the October 2014 Monthly Mini Build. For this month, it is a Halloween themed build with the Frankenstein Monster (40104). My store was extra busy today considering that it is Double VIP Points month. Also this month is also the release of the Series 12 LEGO Collectible Minifigures (71007) and many people were trying to feel for the ones they want. As you can see from the images, it was pretty packed.

For the mini build itself, the Frankenstein Monster is a very simple build. You start at the legs and build up to the head. There is no special building techniques or any articulation on the model whatsoever. It seemed that many kids enjoyed the model because Halloween is coming up and it’s something they can use to decorate their house with.

It doesn’t say on the November 2014 LEGO Store Calendar but next month’s build will be a cool Rocket on a launching pad (40105).

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LEGO Store October 2014 Monthly Mini Build Event Frankenstein Monster (40104)

LEGO Store October 2014 Monthly Mini Build Event Frankenstein Monster (40104)

LEGO Store October 2014 Monthly Mini Build Event Frankenstein Monster (40104)

LEGO Store October 2014 Monthly Mini Build Event Frankenstein Monster (40104)

LEGO Store October 2014 Monthly Mini Build Event

LEGO Store October 2014 Monthly Mini Build Event

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LEGO Marvel Super Heroes Rocket Raccoon Polybag (5002145) Found

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Unannounced polybags seem to be running amuck the past couple of days with another one showing up today. This new polybag is the LEGO Marvel Super Heroes Rocket Raccoon (5002145) and it appears that it is from an upcoming Toys R Us promotion. It features Rocket Raccoon in his Guardians of the Galaxy outfit as well as the potted sapling Groot. There is also a small sticker sheet with three Nova Corp logos and three Ravagers logos. The Rocket Raccoon is the same minifigure that was in the San Diego Comic Con 2014 LEGO Marvel Super Heroes Rocket’s Warbird.

There’s no word on how to get the polybag at this time but you can pick it up on eBay. There have been rumors that the Rocket Raccoon polybag (5002145) will come with the Guardians of the Galaxy Blu-Ray/DVD release at TRU. We’ll keep you updated. Thanks to David for the heads up.

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LEGO Friends 2015 Official Images Revealed

LEGO Friends Animal Care Clinic (41085)

Just2Good is back again with LEGO 2015 set image reveals and today he has next year’s wave of LEGO Friends sets. I have a feeling that the lighthouse and the hot air balloon set will be pretty popular sets in this wave. Note that the three sets that do no have box images will be replacing the Animal Packs. There are a couple of other sets on the rumored list that do not have images at this time.

Update: The rest of the images are now available via Spielwaren-Bludau.

Animal Care Clinic (41085)

LEGO Friends Animal Care Clinic (41085)

Vet Ambulance (41086)

LEGO Friends Vet Ambulance (41086)

LEGO Friends Vet Ambulance (41086)

Rabbit Mother with Babies (41087)

LEGO Friends Rabbit Mother with Babies (41087)

LEGO Friends Rabbit Mother with Babies (41087)

Puppy Training (41088)

LEGO Friends Puppy Training (41088)

LEGO Friends Puppy Training (41088)

Foal Care Stable (41089)

LEGO Friends Foal Care Stable (41089)

LEGO Friends Foal Care Stable (41089)

Olivia’s Garden Pool (41090)

LEGO Friends Olivia’s Garden Pool (41090)

LEGO Friends Olivia’s Garden Pool (41090)

Mia’s Sports Car (41091)

LEGO Friends Mia’s Sports Car (41091)

LEGO Friends Mia’s Sports Car (41091)

Stephanie’s Pizzaria (41092)

LEGO Friends Stephanie's Pizzaria (41092)

LEGO Friends Stephanie's Pizzaria (41092)

Heartlake Hair Salon (41093)

LEGO Friends Heartlake Hair Salon (41093)

LEGO Friends Heartlake Hair Salon (41093)

Heartlake Lighthouse (41094)

LEGO Friends Heartlake Lighthouse (41094)

LEGO Friends Heartlake Lighthouse (41094)

Emma’s House (41095)

LEGO Friends Emma's House (41095)

LEGO Friends Emma's House (41095)

Heartlake Hot Air Balloon (41097)

LEGO Friends Heartlake Hot Air Balloon (41097)

LEGO Friends Heartlake Hot Air Balloon (41097)

LEGO The Goonies 30th Anniversary – The Inferno Achieves 10,000 Supporters

With The Goonies 30th Anniversary coming up in 2015, Lyonblood’s idea of The Inferno has just achieved 10,000 supporters on LEGO Ideas. The project is based on One-Eyed Willy’s pirate ship that was inside the cavern.

The project also includes all the Goonies as minifigures with the Inferno. The ship itself has playability features with it such as removing the top deck to reveal some details underneath.

The Inferno now joins the Avengers Helicarrier, the Labrinth Marble Maze, and the F7A Hornet in the third 2014 LEGO Review Stage. Congrats to Lyonblood for the achievement. Now everyone do the Truffle Shuffle!

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LEGO Batman 3 Batman of the Future DLC Character Images

LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham - Batman of the Future DLC - Terry McGinnis

GameBoxingReviews has a new video showing off some screenshots of the characters from the Batman of the Future (Batman Beyond) DLC pack for LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham. The characters that are included in the Batman of the Future DLC are Batman (Terry McGinnis), Bruce Wayne, Ace, Joker, Bonk, Mr. Freeze, Mr. Freeze in his transformed state, Blight, and Inque. The DLC is currently being offered with the European release of LEGO Batman 3. There’s still no word of if/when we will be getting the same DLC here in the States.

LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham - Batman of the Future DLC - Terry McGinnis

LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham - Batman of the Future DLC - Terry McGinnis

LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham - Batman of the Future DLC - Bruce Wayne & Ace

LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham - Batman of the Future DLC - Joker

LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham - Batman of the Future DLC - Joker & Bonk

LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham - Batman of the Future DLC - Mr. Freeze

LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham - Batman of the Future DLC - Mr. Freeze

LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham - Batman of the Future DLC - Mr. Freeze

LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham - Batman of the Future DLC - Blight & Inque

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Fourth Quarter LEGO Build-A-Minifigure Station Elements

LEGO Store Fourth Quarter Build-A-Minifigure parts

It’s fall and that means the new fourth quarter Build-A-Minifigure bar elements are now available at LEGO Brand Stores. There are a lot of new items that you can choose from for your minifigures. Let’s check out what’s new to the BAM bar, shall we?

The first thing is the torsos that are offered. One torso is the sunset torso that’s been in a few LEGO City sets. There are also a couple female torsos from LEGO Castle Kingdoms. The torso of the Artist from the Series 4 Collectible Minifigures series is also available.

For the leg pieces, there is a Witch dress piece and Surfer shorts (thanks Purple Dave) from Series 2 Collectible Minifigures and a fur leg piece from the Ice Fisherman from Series 5. There’s also another leg piece that I can’t recognize at this time. Maybe some of you readers can recognize it. If you can, leave it in the comments below.

With the Build-A-Minifigure station, you also get some head gear to go with your minifigs including a Santa hat, a witch hat, a cowboy hat, and a Aldrich Killian brown hairpiece.

Finally, the minifigures have some accessories to go along with them. Some of these accessories include a pizza, pretzel, a pink wand, messenger bag, camera, and a clear goblet.

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LEGO Elves 2015 Official Images Revealed

LEGO Elves Aira’s Creative Workshop (41071)

The LEGO 2015 image reveals continues from Just2Good today with a brand new theme that will be introduced next year, LEGO Elves. Unfortunatly, there are no images of the boxes at this time but you do get to see what the sets look like. Like LEGO Friends, LEGO Elves will be using the minidolls as well for their figures. As you can see, the fantasy theme is very colorful with a lot of new elements such as the new six peg flower piece and new color leaves. The above set is called Aira’s Creative Workshop (41071).

There are two sets that doesn’t have images yet, Azari & The Magic Bakery (41074) and the Treetop Hideaway (41075) but we’ll update this post when they become available.

Aira’s Creative Workshop (41071)

– 98 pcs

LEGO Elves Aira's Creative Workshop (41071)

LEGO Elves Aira’s Creative Workshop (41071)

Naida’s Spa Secret (41072)

– 249 pcs

LEGO Elves Naida’s Spa Secret (41072)

LEGO Elves Naida's Spa Secret (41072)

LEGO Elves Naida’s Spa Secret (41072)

Naida’s Epic Adventure Ship (41073)

– 312 pcs

LEGO Elves Naida’s Epic Adventure Ship (41073)

LEGO Elves Naida's Epic Adventure Ship (41073)

LEGO Elves Naida’s Epic Adventure Ship (41073)

Azari & The Magic Bakery (41074)

– 324 pcs

LEGO Elves Azari & The Magic Bakery (41074)

LEGO Elves Azari & The Magic Bakery (41074)

LEGO Elves Azari & The Magic Bakery (41074)

LEGO Elves Treetop Hideaway (41075)

– 505 pcs

LEGO Elves Treetop Hideaway (41075)

LEGO Elves Treetop Hideaway (41075)

Fairan and the Crystal Hollow (41076)

– 175 pcs

LEGO Elves Fairan and the Crystal Hollow (41076)

LEGO Elves Fairan and the Crystal Hollow (41076)

LEGO Elves Fairan and the Crystal Hollow (41076)

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LEGO City 2015 Official Images Revealed

LEGO City Helicopter Pursuit (60067)

Earlier today while I was out doing real life stuff, Just2Good made another reveal for next year’s sets and this time it was the LEGO City 2015 sets. Like with previous years, the LEGO City theme has been broken up into different subthemes and for this year, they include the Swamp Police, Construction, Great Vehicles, and regular system sets. There are also some Starter Sets that allow you to get your LEGO City started. These sets have a number of different minifigures as well as some vehicles and structures.

J2G mentions there are quite a few sets that there are no images of at this time. We’ll update this post as soon as they become available.

Update: The rest of the LEGO City 2015 images are now available via Spielwaren-Bludau.

Helicopter Pursuit (60067)

LEGO City Helicopter Pursuit (60067)

LEGO City Helicopter Pursuit (60067)

LEGO City Helicopter Pursuit (60067)

Swamp Police Station (60069)

LEGO City Swamp Police Station (60069)

LEGO City Swamp Police Station (60069)

LEGO City Swamp Police Station (60069)

LEGO City Swamp Police Station (60069)

Police Hovercraft Chase (60071)

LEGO City Police Hovercraft Chase (60071)

LEGO City Police Hovercraft Chase (60071)

Demolition Starter Set (60072)

LEGO City Demolition Starter Set (60072)

LEGO City Demolition Starter Set (60072)

LEGO City Demolition Starter Set (60072)

LEGO City Demolition Starter Set (60072)

Service Truck (60073)

LEGO City Service Truck (60073)

LEGO City Service Truck (60073)

LEGO City Service Truck (60073)

LEGO City Service Truck (60073)

Bulldozer (60074)

LEGO City Bulldozer (60074)

LEGO City Bulldozer (60074)

Excavator & Truck (60075)

LEGO City Excavator & Truck (60075)

LEGO City Excavator & Truck (60075)

Demolition Site (60076)

LEGO City Demolition Site (60076)

LEGO City Demolition Site (60076)

LEGO City Demolition Site (60076)

LEGO City Demolition Site (60076)

LEGO City Demolition Site (60076)

Pickup Tow Truck (60081)

LEGO City Pickup Tow Truck (60081)

LEGO City Pickup Tow Truck (60081)

Snowplow Truck (60083)

LEGO City Snowplow Truck (60083)

LEGO City Snowplow Truck (60083)

LEGO City Snowplow Truck (60083)

Racing Bike Transporter (60084)

LEGO City Racing Bike Transporter (60084)

LEGO City Racing Bike Transporter (60084)

LEGO City Racing Bike Transporter (60084)

LEGO City Racing Bike Transporter (60084)

4×4 with Powerboat (60085)

LEGO City 4x4 with Powerboat (60085)

LEGO City 4x4 with Powerboat (60085)

LEGO City 4x4 with Powerboat (60085)

LEGO City 4x4 with Powerboat (60085)

LEGO City 4x4 with Powerboat (60085)

LEGO City Starter Set (60086)

LEGO City Starter Set (60086)

LEGO City Starter Set (60086)

LEGO City Starter Set (60086)

LEGO City Starter Set (60086)

LEGO City Starter Set (60086)

Fire Starter Set (60088)

LEGO City Fire Starter Set (60088)

LEGO City Fire Starter Set (60088)

LEGO City Fire Starter Set (60088)

LEGO City Fire Starter Set (60088)

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New LEGO Marvel Super Heroes Electro (5002125) Polybag Found

LEGO Marvel Super Heroes The Amazing Spider Man 2 Electro Polybag

Apparently there’s a new, unannounced LEGO Marvel Super Heroes polybag floating around on eBay. This polybag features Electro (5002125) in his outfit from The Amazing Spider Man 2 movie.

As an eBay Affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

There’s no word on how to get this particular polybag but it seems to be a LEGO promotion of some sort. We’ll update you with details as soon as we get them. Thanks to Payton on Twitter for the heads up.

Update: There have been reports that this polybag was given out at LEGO KidsFest in Virginia this past weekend as possibly future KidsFest events like in Indianapolis next month. According to the set number, I’m wondering why the polybag came before the LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes Martian Manhunter (5002126) and the LEGO Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Flashback Shredder (5002127) but has just been recently given out.

LEGO Marvel Super Heroes The Amazing Spider Man 2 Electro Polybag

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LEGO Star Wars Rebels Building Event at Toys R Us This Saturday

LEGO Toys R Us Star Wars Rebels Event

To celebrate the premiere of Star Wars Rebels animated TV series, Toys R Us stores is holding a building event to create the LEGO Star Wars Mini Ghost ship. This event will be held this Saturday, October 11 from 12-2pm. Be sure to get there early because these type of building events usually get pretty busy. In my opinion, the model doesn’t look like the Ghost but it’s free LEGO so it all good.

Disclaimer: The Toys R Us LEGO building events are mainly for children and teens. Adults who attend themselves may be turned away but some stores may allow it. The rules are up to the stores if they want to allow adults or not. YMMV.

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LEGO Toys R Us Bricktober 2014 Begins Today

LEGO Toys R Us Bricktober 2014

Bricktober 2014 officially starts today at Toys R Us stores. For purchases of $75 or more each week of October, you can get a free LEGO mini modular set and this week you can get the Theater (40180). The Theater is available until Saturday, October 11.

Before we mentioned that you can just purchase the sets themselves but it seems that TRU has taken that option away.

Week 2: Pizza Place (40181) – October 12-18
Week 3: Fire Station (40182) – October 19-25
Week 4: Town Hall (40183) – October 26-November 1

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LEGO Ultra Agents 2015 Official Images Revealed

LEGO Ultra Agents Spyclops Infiltration (70166)

Saturday night doesn’t slow down for more LEGO 2015 image reveals from Just2Good. For this reveal, he has the 2015 wave of the LEGO Ultra Agents sets. As we mentioned before on the LEGO Ultra Agents Google Play App, it hinted that there could be more villains and it looks to be what’s happening with the second wave.

There is also a new feature with the 2015 LEGO Ultra Agents sets with the “App Bricks” which seems that there are some bricks connected with to app that you can download. I’m sure we’ll learn more about this feature as we get closer to the release of the sets.

Check out the images below. The only set that is without images is the 4×4 Agent Patrol (70169).

Spyclops Infiltration (70166)

LEGO Ultra Agents Spyclops Infiltration (70166)

LEGO Ultra Agents Spyclops Infiltration (70166)

LEGO Ultra Agents Spyclops Infiltration (70166)

Invizable Gold Getaway (70167)

LEGO Ultra Agents Invizable Gold Getaway (70167)

LEGO Ultra Agents Invizable Gold Getaway (70167)

LEGO Ultra Agents Invizable Gold Getaway (70167)

LEGO Ultra Agents Invizable Gold Getaway (70167)

Drillex Diamond Job (70168)

LEGO Ultra Agents Drillex Diamond Job (70168)

LEGO Ultra Agents Drillex Diamond Job (70168)

LEGO Ultra Agents Drillex Diamond Job (70168)

LEGO Ultra Agents Drillex Diamond Job (70168)

4×4 Agent Patrol (70169)

LEGO Ultra Agents 4x4 Agent Patrol (70169)

LEGO Ultra Agents 4x4 Agent Patrol (70169)

UltraCopter vs. AntiMatter (70170)

LEGO Ultra Agents UltraCopter vs. AntiMatter (70170)

LEGO Ultra Agents UltraCopter vs. AntiMatter (70170)

LEGO Ultra Agents UltraCopter vs. AntiMatter (70170)

LEGO Ultra Agents UltraCopter vs. AntiMatter (70170)

LEGO Ultra Agents UltraCopter vs. AntiMatter (70170)

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LEGO Star Wars 2015 Official Images Revealed

LEGO Star Wars ARC-170 Starfighter (75072)

It’s another day and Just2Good is back at it again with more LEGO 2015 image reveals and today, we have the 2015 LEGO Star Wars sets. We’ve had a rumored list for a few months now and it’s nice to finally see what the sets look like because I’ve been asked numerous times when the images would be revealed and now that time is here!

The LEGO Star Wars Rebels sub-theme will be expanding with more sets including the Wookie Gunship (75084) that we saw from San Diego Comic Con. The Microfighters sets will also be back with Series 2 with six more sets. For those who like to build armies, you’ll be glad to know that there are a lot of new Troopers and Commandos in 2015.

Note that there are still some sets without images including the ARC-170 Starfighter (75072), Hailfire Droid (75085), and Anakin’s Custom Jedi Starfighter (75087).

Update: Some images that were missing are now available via Spielwaren-Bludau.

ARC-170 Starfighter (75072)

LEGO Star Wars ARC-170 Starfighter (75072)

Vulture Droid (75073)

LEGO Star Wars Vulture Droid (75073)

LEGO Star Wars Vulture Droid (75073)

Snowspeeder (75074)

LEGO Star Wars Snowspeeder (75074)

LEGO Star Wars Snowspeeder (75074)

AT-AT (75075)

LEGO Star Wars AT-AT (75075)

LEGO Star Wars AT-AT (75075)

Republic Gunship (75076)

LEGO Star Wars Republic Gunship (75076)

LEGO Star Wars Republic Gunship (75076)

Homing Spider Droid (75077)

LEGO Star Wars Homing Spider Droid (75077)

LEGO Star Wars Homing Spider Droid (75077)

Imperial Troop Transport (75078)

LEGO Star Wars Imperial Troop Transport (75078)

LEGO Star Wars Imperial Troop Transport (75078)

LEGO Star Wars Imperial Troop Transport (75078)

LEGO Star Wars Imperial Troop Transport (75078)

Shadow Troopers (75079)

LEGO Star Wars Shadow Troopers (75079)

LEGO Star Wars Shadow Troopers (75079)

LEGO Star Wars Shadow Troopers (75079)

LEGO Star Wars Shadow Troopers (75079)

AAT (75080)

LEGO Star Wars AAT (75080)

LEGO Star Wars AAT (75080)

T-16 Skyhopper (75081)

LEGO Star Wars T-16 Skyhopper (75081)

LEGO Star Wars T-16 Skyhopper (75081)

LEGO Star Wars T-16 Skyhopper (75081)

TIE Advanced Prototype (75082)

LEGO Star Wars TIE Advanced Prototype (75082)

LEGO Star Wars TIE Advanced Prototype (75082)

LEGO Star Wars TIE Advanced Prototype (75082)

AT-DP (75083)

LEGO Star Wars AT-DP (75083)

LEGO Star Wars AT-DP (75083)

LEGO Star Wars AT-DP (75083)

LEGO Star Wars AT-DP (75083)

LEGO Star Wars AT-DP (75083)

Wookiee Gunship (75084)

LEGO Star Wars Wookiee Gunship (75084)

LEGO Star Wars Wookiee Gunship (75084)

Hailfire Droid (75085)

LEGO Star Wars Hailfire Droid (75085)

LEGO Star Wars Hailfire Droid (75085)

Battle Troop Droid Carrier (75086)

LEGO Star Wars Battle Troop Droid Carrier (75086)

LEGO Star Wars Battle Troop Droid Carrier (75086)

LEGO Star Wars Battle Troop Droid Carrier (75086)

LEGO Star Wars Battle Troop Droid Carrier (75086)

LEGO Star Wars Battle Troop Droid Carrier (75086)

Anakin’s Custom Jedi Starfighter (75087)

LEGO Star Wars Anakin’s Custom Jedi Starfighter (75087)

LEGO Star Wars Anakin’s Custom Jedi Starfighter (75087)

Senate Commando Troopers (75088)

LEGO Star Wars Senate Commando Troopers (75088)

LEGO Star Wars Senate Commando Troopers (75088)

LEGO Star Wars Senate Commando Troopers (75088)

LEGO Star Wars Senate Commando Troopers (75088)

Geonosis Troopers (75089)

LEGO Star Wars Geonosis Troopers (75089)

LEGO Star Wars Geonosis Troopers (75089)

LEGO Star Wars Geonosis Troopers (75089)

LEGO Star Wars Geonosis Troopers (75089)

Ezra’s Speeder Bike (75090)

LEGO Star Wars Ezra's Speeder Bike (75090)

LEGO Star Wars Ezra's Speeder Bike (75090)

LEGO Star Wars Ezra's Speeder Bike (75090)

LEGO Star Wars Ezra's Speeder Bike (75090)

LEGO Star Wars Ezra's Speeder Bike (75090)

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LEGO Creator Fairground Mixer (10244) Promo on Shop@Home

LEGO Creator Expert Fairground Mixer (10244)

If you missed out on the LEGO Creator Hot Dog Stand Polybag (40078) from last year, you’ll be glad to know that LEGO Shop@Home currently has an unannounced promotion going on where if you purchase the LEGO Creator Fairground Mixer (10244), you can get the polybag for free.

This offer is valid until October 31st or while supplies last. The offer also stacks with the current promotion for the FREE LEGO Creator Holiday Toy Workshop (40106) plus you will also be getting Double VIP Points so it’s a win-win for everyone.

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LEGO Star Wars UCS Slave I (75060) Officially Announced

LEGO Star Wars UCS Slave I (75060)

During one of the biggest LEGO events of the year at BrickCon 2014 in Seattle, LEGO has officially announced the latest LEGO Star Wars Ultimate Collector Series set, the Slave I (75060). We first saw a few images of the set last month but we now have more high resolution images of the Slave I. The set consists of 1996 pieces and will be available in January 2015 for $199.99. Hopefully, there will be an early access to the set for LEGO VIP members late December, just in time for Christmas. Check out the images, press release, and designer video below.

75060 Slave I™
Ages 14+. 1,996 pieces.
US $199.99 – CA $229.99 – DE 199.99€ – UK £169.99 – DK 1699.00 DKK
*Euro pricing varies by country. Please visit shop.LEGO.com for regional pricing.

Lift off for bounty-hunting adventures in the Slave I!
Search the galaxy for fugitives with Boba Fett and his Slave I with rotating cockpit and wings, dual shooters and a display stand.

Track down fugitives with legendary bounty hunter, Boba Fett aboard the powerful Slave I! This exclusive LEGO® Star Wars model features a rotating cockpit and wings for flight and landing mode, plus dual shooters and hidden blasters to repel attackers. Reenact the capture of Han Solo in Star Wars: Episode V The Empire Strikes Back and take off from Bespin with the carbonite-imprisoned Rebel hero in the cargo hold. Attach the stand to display this iconic ship in characteristic upright flight. Includes 4 minifigures with weapons: Boba Fett, Bespin Guard,

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LEGO Seasonal Christmas Snowman (40093) Review

Yesterday, we did our first of two LEGO Christmas Seasonal sets with the Reindeer (40092). The other Christmas set for the year is the Snowman (40093). The set has 140 pieces and retails for $9.99 for a really good $0.07/piece. The 140 pieces is the second most among the Seasonal creatures for 2014. The box has a small instructions booklet and two un-numbered bags.

LEGO Seasonal Christmas Snowman (40093) LEGO Seasonal Christmas Snowman (40093) LEGO Seasonal Christmas Snowman (40093)

The building of the LEGO Seasonal Christmas Snowman (40093) is pretty straightforward. You start building the base of the Snowman which is pretty bland. Once you get through that and you start the details, he’ll start coming together quickly. When the body is complete, you build the head which is pretty much the same as the body but a little smaller. It has a orange cone for the nose and a horn piece to represent the mouth. You can flip it either way to have him have a smile or a sad face. Some accessories that the Snowman has is the top hat and a broom.

LEGO Seasonal Christmas Snowman (40093) LEGO Seasonal Christmas Snowman (40093) LEGO Seasonal Christmas Snowman (40093)

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The LEGO Seasonal Christmas Snowman (40093) makes a great final set to finish out the year of these buildable creatures. Like with the Reindeer set, LEGO has gone with a generic snowman due to legality issues but it does have some references to the popular children’s character, Frosty the Snowman such as the broom, hat, and orange nose.

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LEGO Pirates 2015 Official Images Revealed

LEGO Pirates Shipwreck Defense (70409)

The week long marathon of LEGO 2015 set image reveals by Just2Good continues today with the return of LEGO Pirates. The only set that is missing from the list is Treasure/Skull Island (70411). The LEGO Juniors theme also gets a Pirates set themselves. With the return of Pirates, the Imperial Soldiers also make their long-awaited return to LEGO sets. The last time we saw the soldiers was in 1991 in which they were replaced by the Imperial Guards who word red uniforms. Some older characters also make their return to next year’s LEGO Pirates sets like Governor Broadside and Captain Redbeard.

The Brick Bounty is the newest Pirates ship to be released next year. The name of the set was from ReBrick’s Name That Ship contest. In that set, it looks like there will be a new saw shark head piece.

Stay tuned for more reveals possibly later today as J2G hints that the next sets he will be revealing is “a war up in the stars.”

Update: Images for Treasure Island are now available via Spielwaren-Bludau.

Shipwreck Defense (70409)

LEGO Pirates Shipwreck Defense (70409)

Soldiers Outpost (70410)

LEGO Pirates Soldiers Outpost (70410)

LEGO Pirates Soldiers Outpost (70410)

Treasure Island (70411)

LEGO Pirates Treasure Island (70411)

LEGO Pirates Treasure Island (70411)

Soldiers Fort (70412)

LEGO Pirates Soldiers Fort (70412)

LEGO Pirates Soldiers Fort (70412)

The Brick Bounty (70413)

LEGO Pirates The Brick Bounty (70413)

LEGO Pirates The Brick Bounty (70413)

LEGO Pirates The Brick Bounty (70413)

Pirate Treasure Hunt (10679)

LEGO Juniors Pirate Treasure Hunt (10679)

LEGO Juniors Pirate Treasure Hunt (10679)

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LEGO Seasonal Christmas Reindeer (40092) Review

Although it’s only the beginning of October, it’s still not too early to talk about Christmas and the holidays. As of yesterday, the new LEGO Seasonal items are now available and these also include the buildable creatures that LEGO has been releasing throughout the year. Here we have the first of two creatures that are focused around Christmas and that is the LEGO Seasonal Christmas Reindeer (40092). It contains 139 pieces and retails for $9.99 which is a great $0.07/piece. The Reindeer is the third largest of the 2014 buildable Seasonal creatures, by piece count, behind the Halloween Bat (40090) and the Christmas Snowman (40093) which we will be review next.

LEGO Seasonal Christmas Reindeer (40092) LEGO Seasonal Christmas Reindeer (40092) LEGO Seasonal Christmas Reindeer (40092)

Like with pretty much every other Seasonal character so far, the box has two un-numbered bags and a small instructions booklet. The build starts at the feet where the Reindeer has hinged plates to move the legs. Building continues up the body where the arms are also on hinged plates. The middle of the body has a 1×2 brick with cross hole so you can attach either of the presents to the body so give the illusion of the Reindeer holding them. After that, you build the head with it wearing a Christmas hat. The ears also have some movement in front of the antlers.

Like I mentioned before, there are two presents, one large and one small, with TECHNIC pin protruding from the backside. This allows you got attach either to the body of the Reindeer to make him hold it.

LEGO Seasonal Christmas Reindeer (40092) LEGO Seasonal Christmas Reindeer (40092) LEGO Seasonal Christmas Reindeer (40092) LEGO Seasonal Christmas Reindeer (40092)

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Swamp Thing and Detective Chimp Announced for LEGO Batman 3

LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham - Swamp Thing

As we get closer to the release of LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham, we are getting more reveals of playable characters in the game. Earlier today, Game Informer revealed that Swamp Thing as well as Detective Chimp are the latest characters to be included in the game.

Swamp Thing began with a scientist named Alec Holland who invented a Bio-Restorative Formula to solve food shortage problems. However, some thugs planted a bomb in his lab and exploded. While Alec’s body was covered in the formula, he ran into a swamp and this affected the swamp’s plant life while imbuing it with his consciousness and memories. The result is the creation of Swamp Thing.

Detective Chimp, aka Bobo T. Chimpanzee, solves crimes with its human-level intelligence. While on his trip to Florida, he went to see the Fountain of Youth and there he gained the ability to speak to every living creature. He is currently affiliated with the team of supernatural heroes called Shadowpact.

Finally, there is also now an image of DC Comics Chief Creative Officer Geoff Johns who was announced yesterday that he will be a playable character.

LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham - Swamp Thing

LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham - Detective Chimp

LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham - Detective Chimp

LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham - Geoff Johns

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LEGO Legends of Chima 2015 Official Images Revealed

LEGO Legends of Chima Strainor’s Saber Cycle (70220)

The LEGO 2015 set images marathon continues today with Just2Good revealing the new wave of LEGO Legends of Chima sets for next year. The theme continues with the Fire vs. Ice storyline and it also includes some new tribes such as Bears, Beavers, Ice Bears, and Tigers. We also get some Battle Packs for a few tribes so you can grow your army. Check out the 2015 LEGO Legends of Chima sets below.

Strainor’s Saber Cycle (70220)

LEGO Legends of Chima Strainor’s Saber Cycle (70220)

LEGO Legends of Chima Strainor’s Saber Cycle (70220)

LEGO Legends of Chima Strainor’s Saber Cycle (70220)

LEGO Legends of Chima Strainor’s Saber Cycle (70220)

Flinx’s Ultimate Phoenix (70221)

LEGO Legends of Chima Flinx’s Ultimate Phoenix (70221)

LEGO Legends of Chima Flinx’s Ultimate Phoenix (70221)

LEGO Legends of Chima Flinx’s Ultimate Phoenix (70221)

LEGO Legends of Chima Flinx’s Ultimate Phoenix (70221)

LEGO Legends of Chima Flinx’s Ultimate Phoenix (70221)

Tormak’s Shadow Blazer (70222)

LEGO Legends of Chima Tormak’s Shadow Blazer (70222)

LEGO Legends of Chima Tormak’s Shadow Blazer (70222)

LEGO Legends of Chima Tormak’s Shadow Blazer (70222)

LEGO Legends of Chima Tormak’s Shadow Blazer (70222)

LEGO Legends of Chima Tormak’s Shadow Blazer (70222)

Icebite’s Claw Driller (70223)

LEGO Legends of Chima Icebite’s Claw Driller (70223)

LEGO Legends of Chima Icebite’s Claw Driller (70223)

LEGO Legends of Chima Icebite’s Claw Driller (70223)

LEGO Legends of Chima Icebite’s Claw Driller (70223)

LEGO Legends of Chima Icebite’s Claw Driller (70223)

Tiger’s Mobile Command (70224)

LEGO Legends of Chima Tiger’s Mobile Command (70224)

LEGO Legends of Chima Tiger’s Mobile Command (70224)

LEGO Legends of Chima Tiger’s Mobile Command (70224)

LEGO Legends of Chima Tiger’s Mobile Command (70224)

LEGO Legends of Chima Tiger’s Mobile Command (70224)

LEGO Legends of Chima Tiger’s Mobile Command (70224)

Lion Tribe Pack (70229)

LEGO Legends of Chima Lion Tribe Pack (70229)

LEGO Legends of Chima Lion Tribe Pack (70229)

LEGO Legends of Chima Lion Tribe Pack (70229)

LEGO Legends of Chima Lion Tribe Pack (70229)

LEGO Legends of Chima Lion Tribe Pack (70229)

Ice Bear Tribe Pack (70230)

LEGO Legends of Chima Ice Bear Tribe Pack (70230)

LEGO Legends of Chima Ice Bear Tribe Pack (70230)

LEGO Legends of Chima Ice Bear Tribe Pack (70230)

LEGO Legends of Chima Ice Bear Tribe Pack (70230)

LEGO Legends of Chima Ice Bear Tribe Pack (70230)

Crocodile Tribe Pack (70231)

LEGO Legends of Chima Crocodile Tribe Pack (70231)

LEGO Legends of Chima Crocodile Tribe Pack (70231)

LEGO Legends of Chima Crocodile Tribe Pack (70231)

LEGO Legends of Chima Crocodile Tribe Pack (70231)

Sabre-Tooth Tribe Pack (70232)

LEGO Legends of Chima Sabre-Tooth Tiger Tribe Pack (70232)

LEGO Legends of Chima Sabre-Tooth Tiger Tribe Pack (70232)

LEGO Legends of Chima Sabre-Tooth Tiger Tribe Pack (70232)

LEGO Legends of Chima Sabre-Tooth Tiger Tribe Pack (70232)

LEGO Seasonal Thanksgiving Turkey (40091) Review

It’s the beginning of October and that means that the new LEGO Seasonal items are now available including some buildable creatures that represent the holidays. The first of the final three for 2014 is the Thanksgiving Turkey (40091). This particular set contains 125 pieces and like its predecessors, it retails for $9.99.

LEGO Seasonal Thanksgiving Turkey (40091) LEGO Seasonal Thanksgiving Turkey (40091) LEGO Seasonal Thanksgiving Turkey (40091)

The box contains two un-numbered bags and the instructions booklet. Like all the other creatures, the Turkey is pretty simple to build with not much difficulty. It has some basic articulation in the arms and legs as well as the mouth. The “feathers” in the back uses some 1×2 hinged plates and 2×4 angled plate to create the look of it. Finally, the Turkey also wears a pilgrim’s hat.

LEGO Seasonal Thanksgiving Turkey (40091) LEGO Seasonal Thanksgiving Turkey (40091) LEGO Seasonal Thanksgiving Turkey (40091)

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Overall, the LEGO Seasonal Thanksgiving Turkey (40091) continues the line of creatures that have been released so far in 2014. It is now available at LEGO Stores and on Shop@Home. If you’ve been collecting these guys, I do recommend adding it to your collection. My next review for the LEGO Seasonal characters will be the Christmas Reindeer (40092) and it should be up later this week.

LEGO Seasonal Thanksgiving Turkey (40091)

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Stephen Amell Announced for LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham

LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham - Green Arrow

Earlier today, we reported that Arrow star Stephen Amell, who plays Oliver Queen/Green Arrow in the popular TV series, will be at the LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham panel at New York Comic Con 2014. LEGO Batman has just announced that he will also be voicing Green Arrow in the game as well which is pretty freaking awesome!

According to our previous post, we noted that Kevin Smith will also be a playable character too in LEGO Batman 3. The game is shaping up to be one of the more anticipated games this year with all the guest appearances. Remember to pre-order LEGO Batman 3 from GameStop to get the exclusive Plastic Man minifigure.

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LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham NYCC 2014 Panel Details

LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham - Kevin Smith

The LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham Twitter page has reveal some details of the their panel at New York Comic Con 2014. Famed screenwriter, actor, and director Kevin Smith will be on hand as well as Troy Baker, TT Games developers Arthur Parsons and Stephen Sharples. Other people that will be at the panel include DC Entertainment’s Chief Creative Officer Geoff Johns and a special guest appearance by Arrow star Stephen Amell.

The panel will be pretty much like at San Diego Comic Con 2014 discussing details about LEGO Batman 3, revealing more characters, demos, and also giveaways. LEGO Batman 3 will also be playable on the convention floor at the DC Entertainment booth.

From the looks of the image above, could it be that a Kevin Smith playable character could be in the game? He has been involved in writing in a couple of Batman comics such as Batman: Cacophony, the six-issue mini-series The Widening Gyre, and currently working with Ralph Garman on a Batman ’66 crossover with the Green Hornet.

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LEGO Disney Princess 2015 Official Images Revealed

LEGO Disney Princess Aurora's Bedroom (41060)

It’s a another day and Just2Good is again at it with reveals for the 2015 LEGO sets and this time the LEGO Disney Princess sets get their spotlight. It looks like there are only four sets in this wave but there are some new Disney Princesses added for next year including Elsa and Anna from Frozen which I think will be a very popular set. It’s also a shame that Aladdin wasn’t included in the Jasmine’s Exotic Adventure considering that previous LEGO Disney Princess sets also had the male lead characters in it.

Aurora’s Bedroom (41060)

LEGO Disney Princess Aurora's Bedroom (41060)

Jasmine’s Exotic Adventure (41061)

LEGO Disney Princess Jasmine's Exotic Adventure (41061)

LEGO Disney Princess Jasmine's Exotic Adventure (41061)

Elsa’s Sparkling Ice Palace (41062)

LEGO Disney Princess Elsa's Sparkling Ice Palace (41062)

LEGO Disney Princess Elsa's Sparkling Ice Palace (41062)

Ariel’s Undersea Palace (41063)

LEGO Disney Princess Ariel's Undersea Palace (41063)

LEGO Disney Princess Ariel's Undersea Palace (41063)

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LEGO October 2014 Double VIP Points Starts Today

LEGO October 2014 Store Calendar

It’s the first of October and you know what that means, new promotions and events at LEGO Brand Stores and on Shop@Home. Probably the main thing that most people will be going for is the Double VIP Points during the whole month of October on every item. Every $50 you spend, you can earn $5 in VIP Points which goes a long way in getting you discounts on your purchases.

There are also a number of promotions and events happening during the month and you can check them all out on the October 2014 LEGO Store Calendar.

If you’re an online shopper, feel free to use our affiliate links that we provide since they do help support the site in many ways.

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LEGO TECHNIC 2015 Official Images Revealed

LEGO TECHNIC Cherry Picker (42031)

LEGO TECHNIC fans, you now get in on the official images for the 2015 LEGO TECHNIC sets courtesy of Just2Good. The Race Truck gets a slight update from the set of the same name (8041) from 2011. Although I’m not into LEGO TECHNIC, I must say that the 24 Hours Race Car looks pretty nice. There’s also a set that does not have images yet and that’s the Record Breaker (42033) which is some sort of rocket car.

Update: The images for the Record Breaker are now available via Spielwaren-Bludau.

Cherry Picker (42031)

LEGO TECHNIC Cherry Picker (42031)

Compacted Track Loader (42032)

LEGO TECHNIC Compacted Track Loader (42032)

LEGO TECHNIC Compacted Track Loader (42032)

LEGO TECHNIC Compacted Track Loader (42032)

LEGO TECHNIC Compacted Track Loader (42032)

Record Breaker (42033)

LEGO TECHNIC Record Breaker (42033)

LEGO TECHNIC Record Breaker (42033)

LEGO TECHNIC Record Breaker (42033)

Quad Bike (42034)

LEGO TECHNIC Quad Bike (42034)

LEGO TECHNIC Quad Bike (42034)

LEGO TECHNIC Quad Bike (42034)

Mining Truck (42035)

LEGO TECHNIC Mining Truck (42035)

LEGO TECHNIC Mining Truck (42035)

Street Motorcycle (42036)

LEGO TECHNIC Street Motorcycle (42036)

LEGO TECHNIC Street Motorcycle (42036)

Formula Off-Roader (42037)

LEGO TECHNIC Formula Off-Roader (42037)

LEGO TECHNIC Formula Off-Roader (42037)

Arctic Loader (42038)

LEGO TECHNIC Arctic Loader (42038)

LEGO TECHNIC Arctic Loader (42038)

24 Hours Race Car (42039)

LEGO TECHNIC 24 Hours Race Car (42039)

LEGO TECHNIC 24 Hours Race Car (42039)

Race Truck (42041)

LEGO TECHNIC Race Truck (42041)

LEGO TECHNIC Race Truck (42041)

LEGO Ninjago 2015 Official Images Revealed

LEGO Ninjago Anacondrai Crusher (70745)

Day 3 of the LEGO 2015 reveals by Just2Good is now here and he has now shown the LEGO Ninjago 2015 sets. If you watch the animated TV show, you would know that the Anacondrai is back and it looks like LEGO will be having sets focus on them next year. Also, the boxes go back to the red color scheme when the theme was first introduced in 2011 with a slight variation.

*Spoiler Alert* – We also get two new Ninjas to the team including an Orange and Titanium one. The Orange Ninja looks to be a female named Skylar while the Titanium Ninja is Zane. I’m not sure who the Orange Ninja is but we’ll be seeing more of her next year.

Note that an unknown set 70751 and Jay’s ElectroMech (70754) is not shown below.

Update: The images for Jay’s ElectroMech are now available via Spielwaren-Bludau.

Anacondrai Crusher (70745)

LEGO Ninjago Anacondrai Crusher (70745)

Condrai Copter Attack (70746)

LEGO Ninjago Condrai Copter Attack (70746)

LEGO Ninjago Condrai Copter Attack (70746)

Boulder Blaster (70747)

LEGO Ninjago Boulder Blaster (70747)

LEGO Ninjago Boulder Blaster (70747)

Titanium Dragon (70748)

LEGO Ninjago Titanium Dragon (70748)

LEGO Ninjago Titanium Dragon (70748)

Enter the Serpent (70749)

LEGO Ninjago Enter the Serpent (70749)

LEGO Ninjago Enter the Serpent (70749)

Ninja DB X (70750)

LEGO Ninjago Ninja DB X (70750)

LEGO Ninjago Ninja DB X (70750)

Jungle Trap (70752)

LEGO Ninjago Jungle Trap (70752)

LEGO Ninjago Jungle Trap (70752)

Lava Falls (70753)

LEGO Ninjago Lava Falls (70753)

LEGO Ninjago Lava Falls (70753)

Jay’s ElectroMech (70754)

LEGO Ninjago Jay’s ElectroMech (70754)

LEGO Ninjago Jay’s ElectroMech (70754)

Lloyd’s Jungle Raider (70755)

LEGO Ninjago Lloyd's Jungle Raider (70755)

LEGO Ninjago Lloyd's Jungle Raider (70755)

Dojo Showdown (70756)

LEGO Ninjago Dojo Showdown (70756)

LEGO Ninjago Dojo Showdown (70756)

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LEGO Subscription Box – BrickSwag Sepember 2014 Review

Brick Builders Club

You may be familiar with this thing called Loot Crate where you pay a monthly subscription and you get a mysterious box filled with stuff that is geeky. More and more companies are going towards this same business model and Brick Builders Club is one that is centered with LEGO content. This new membership service was first revealed at Philly Brick Fest a few weeks ago. I’ve recently received one for review and you can see if it’s something that interests you or not.

Brick Builders Club Brick Builders Club

Like I mentioned before, the Brick Builders Club is a membership based service that is filled with LEGO-related items but more for something to show you new ways to use your existing LEGO bricks.

Brick Builders Club

The first item in the September box is a small poster featuring a pirate ninja throwing some stars with the caption “Throwing Starrgh!”

Brick Builders Club

Every month, you will also get a t-shirt with the box and this month’s shirt is the Star Wars one which is almost the same one that I got from Philly Brick Fest back in April. This version has the Brick Builders Club logo in the corner instead of PFB. There will be a new design every month so you won’t be getting the same one if you’re a subscriber. Sizes of the shirts range from kids small to adult 3XL.

Brick Builders Club

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LEGO Speed Champions 2015 Official Images Revealed

LEGO Speed Champions Ferrari F150 (75899)

Just2Good continues to make LEGO fans happy by revealing images of the 2015 LEGO sets. In this latest video, he has shown us the new LEGO Speed Champions sets that will be coming out in 2015. It looks like LEGO has teamed up with some top Supercar manufacturers such as Ferrari, McLaren (Mercedes), and Porsche to produce some pretty cool looking vehicles. Note that each set also includes at least one minifigure that has printed emblems of the respective cars on their torso.

Last year, we reported that LEGO may be coming out with some sets based on the popular TV show, Top Gear. Although, these new sets doesn’t have the Top Gear label, there are a few vehicles that the hosts have driven before on the show.

There are no images of the box art for the 2015 LEGO Speed Champions sets at this time but we’ll have them up once they are available.

Ferrari 458 Italia GT2 (75908)

LEGO Speed Champions Ferrari 458 Italia GT2 (75908)

McLaren P1 (75909)

LEGO Speed Champions McLaren P1 (75909)

Porsche 918 Spyder (75910)

LEGO Speed Champions Porsche 918 Spyder (75910)

McLaren Mercedes Pit-Stop (75911)

LEGO Speed Champions McLaren Mercedes Pit-Stop (75911)

Porsche 911 GT Finishing Line (75912)

LEGO Speed Champions Porsche 911 GT Finishing Line (75912)

Ferrari F14 & Scuderia Ferrari Truck (75913)

LEGO Speed Champions Ferrari F14 & Scuderia Ferrari Truck (75913)

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LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes 2015 Official Images Revealed

LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes Green Lantern vs. Sinestro (76025)

It’s a new day and Just2Good is back with new images of the 2015 LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes sets. I know that many of you guys have been waiting for this and now we get to see the official images of the sets. Unfortunately, he does not have images of the Brainiac Attack (76040) set at this time. We’ll update this post as soon as they are avaialble. Stay tuned later today as J2G will be revealing images of either the LEGO Ninjago or LEGO Speed Champions sets.

Green Lantern vs. Sinestro (76025)

We already seen this set at San Diego Comic Con 2014. The minifigures included are Sinestro, Green Lantern, and Space Batman.

LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes Green Lantern vs. Sinestro (76025)

Gorilla Grodd Goes Bananas (76026)

In this set, we have some sort of Bat-Mech build and the Invisible Plane. There is also a little truck which looks like a Little Tikes Cozy Coupe. The minifigures that are included are Gorilla Grood (BigFig), Captain Cold, Truck Driver, Wonder Woman, The Flash, and Batman.

LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes Gorilla Grodd Goes Bananas (76026)

LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes Gorilla Grodd Goes Bananas (76026)

Black Manta Deep Sea Strike (76027)

For this set, there’s a sub that Batman rides while Black Manta has his manta-shaped sub. There’s also a small structure that Robin hangs to. Minifigures included are Black Manta, Aquaman, Scuba Robin, and Batman.

LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes Black Manta Deep Sea Strike (76027)

LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes Black Manta Deep Sea Strike (76027)

Darkseid Invasion (76028)

This set includes the Javelin while Darkseid rides some sort of hover vehicle. The minifigures that are in this set are Darkseid (BigFig), Green Arrow, Hawkman, Cyborg, and Superman.

LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes Darkseid Invasion (76028)

LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes Darkseid Invasion (76028)

Brainiac Attack (76040)

This set contains four minifigures: Brainiac, Martian Manhunter, Superman, and Supergirl.

LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes Brianiac Attack (76040)

LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes Brianiac Attack (76040)

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LEGO DUPLO 2015 Official Images Revealed

LEGO DUPLO Mother with Baby (10585)

This post may not be of much interest to many of us but Brickipedia has posted images of the 2015 LEGO DUPLO sets. Sofia the First is the latest Disney Princess to make her way to the LEGO sets. For parents who have younger children and want to introduce them to LEGO, the 2015 LEGO DUPLO sets are a nice start. Check out the images of the sets below.

Mother with Baby (10585)

LEGO DUPLO Mother with Baby (10585)

Ice Cream Truck (10586)

LEGO DUPLO Ice Cream Truck (10586)

LEGO DUPLO Ice Cream Truck (10586)

Cafe (10587)

LEGO DUPLO Cafe (10587)/

LEGO DUPLO Cafe (10587)

Airport (10590)

LEGO DUPLO Airport (10590)

LEGO DUPLO Airport (10590)

Sofia’s Royal Stable (10594)

LEGO DUPLO Disney Sofia's Royal Stable (10594)

LEGO DUPLO Disney Sofia's Royal Stable (10594)

Sofia’s Royal Castle (10595)

LEGO DUPLO Disney Sofia's Royal Castle (10595)

LEGO DUPLO Disney Sofia's Royal Castle (10595)

Disney Princess Collection (10596)

LEGO DUPLO Disney Princess Collection (10596)

LEGO DUPLO Disney Princess Collection (10596)

Classic Race (10600)

LEGO DUPLO Classic Race (10600)

LEGO DUPLO Classic Race (10600)

My First Tractor (10615)

LEGO DUPLO My First Tractor (10615)

LEGO DUPLO My First Tractor (10615)

My First Playhouse (10616)

LEGO DUPLO My First Playhouse (10616)

LEGO DUPLO My First Playhouse (10616)

My First Farm (10617)

LEGO DUPLO My First Farm (10617)

LEGO DUPLO My First Farm (10617)

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LEGO BIONICLE 2015 Official Images Revealed

LEGO BIONICLE Protector of Jungle (70778)

No need to wait until New York Comic Con 2014 for LEGO to reveal details about LEGO BIONICLE. Just2Good is once again back with official images of the 2015 LEGO BIONICLE sets. I’m not familiar with the theme but hardcore BIONICLE fans are pretty excited for its return in 2015.

Update: The images of the Protector sets are now available. Check them out below.

Protector of Jungle (70778)

LEGO BIONICLE Protector of Jungle (70778)

Protector of Stone (70779)

LEGO BIONICLE Protector of Stone (70779)

LEGO BIONICLE Protector of Stone (70779)

Protector of Water (70780)

LEGO BIONICLE Protector of Water (70780)

LEGO BIONICLE Protector of Water (70780)

Protector of Earth (70781)

LEGO BIONICLE Protector of Earth (70781)

LEGO BIONICLE Protector of Earth (70781)

Protector of Ice (70782)

LEGO BIONICLE Protector of Ice (70782)

LEGO BIONICLE Protector of Ice (70782)

Protector of Fire (70783)

LEGO BIONICLE Protector of Fire (70783)

LEGO BIONICLE Protector of Fire (70783)

Lewa Master of Jungle (70784)

LEGO BIONICLE Lewa Master of Jungle (70784)

LEGO BIONICLE Lewa Master of Jungle (70784)

Pohatu Master of Stone (70785)

LEGO BIONICLE Pohatu Master of Stone (70785)

LEGO BIONICLE Pohatu Master of Stone (70785)

Gali Master of Water (70786)

LEGO BIONICLE Gali Master of Water (70786)

LEGO BIONICLE Gali Master of Water (70786)

Tahu Master of Fire (70787)

LEGO BIONICLE Tahu Master of Fire (70787)

LEGO BIONICLE Tahu Master of Fire (70787)

Kopaka Master of Ice (70788)

LEGO BIONICLE Kopaka Master of Ice (70788)

LEGO BIONICLE Kopaka Master of Ice (70788)

Lord of Skull Spiders (70790)

LEGO BIONICLE Lord of Skull Spiders (70790)

LEGO BIONICLE Lord of Skull Spiders (70790)

The LEGO Movie 2015 Wave Official Images Revealed

The LEGO Movie Batman & Super Angry Kitty Attack (70817)

The official images of the 2015 The LEGO Movie sets are now available courtesy of Just2Good. We now get to see the rest of the two sets that are in addition to the Batman & Super Angry Kitty Attack (70817) which we saw at San Diego Comic Con. Note that a majority of the minifigures have new face expressions and these sets are a good way to get some minifigures that were only available in larger sets.

The LEGO Movie Batman & Super Angry Kitty Attack (70817)

The Double-Decker Couch (70818) has 197 pieces and it includes the couch that was in MetalBeard’s Sea Cow as well as Emmet’s Car from the Toys R Us event so for people who couldn’t attend the event, you now have a chance to get one. The minifigures that are included are Emmet, Ghost Vitruvius, Unikitty, Benny, and President Business. Note Unikitty is the same one that we revealed at SDCC during The LEGO Movie panel.

The LEGO Movie Double Decker Couch (70818)

The LEGO Movie Double Decker Couch (70818)

The final set is the Bad Cop Car Chase (70819). It has 292 pieces and the minifigures are Bad Cop, Wyldstyle, and a couple of Robo SWAT and of course, you get the famous chair that gets abused by Bad Cop.

The LEGO Movie Bad Cop Car Chase (70819)

The LEGO Movie Bad Cop Car Chase (70819)

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More LEGO Batman 3 Characters Revealed at EGX 2014

The Eurogamer Expo 2014 (EGX) Developer Sessions went down today and on deck was LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham and TT Games’ Arthur Parsons has revealed a few more playable characters but nothing much more than that. The video on demand will be available sometime next week.

Polka-Dot Man
Kalibak
Deadshot
Music Meister
Deathstroke

LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham - Deathstroke

LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham - Polka-Dot Man

LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham - Deadshot

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LEGO Awesome Mix Vol. 1 T-Shirt by Ript Apparel

Ript Apparel has a pretty cool LEGO t-shirt today with a combo of The LEGO Movie and Guardians of the Galaxy. The shirt features the Everything is Awesome Mix Vol. 1 and has Emmet, Star Lord, Groot, a mix of Gamora and Wyldstyle, and Rocket Raccoon. It is only $10 and will be available for 24 hours.

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LEGO 1966 Batmobile (LED Lites Scale) by Orion Pax

What happens when you give Alex Jones (Orion Pax) some Batman and Robin LEGO DC Super Heroes LED Lites? In collaboration with BRICK Works Taipei, he goes on to create the 1966 Batmobile in the scale of the minifigure LED Lites and it looks absolutely amazing. As you may know, the LED Lites are a bit large so the vehicle is fairly large sized. The amount of detail that Alex has put into the Batmobile is incredible from the Bat symbols on the hubcaps to the parachute packs in the back. Check out more images of the 1966 Batmobile in Alex’s gallery.

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LEGO Seasonal Christmas Snowman (40093) First Look

LEGO Seasonal Snowman (40093)

Yesterday, we first reported on the November 2014 LEGO Store Calendar and on there we get our first glimpse of the LEGO Seasonal Christmas Snowman (40093). It would seem that Christmas will be having two of these seasonal builds with the other being the Reindeer (40092). The snowman is reminiscent of Frosty the Snowman with the top hat and broom. I’m looking forward to gettin the rest of these guys including the Thanksgiving Turkey (40091) to add to my collection. I’ve been told that the final seasonal builds as well as all the holiday stuff like the baubles will be in stores next week, just in time for double VIP points.

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Brick Flicks: 60 Iconic Movie Scenes and Posters to Make From LEGO Book Review

This morning, I found an interesting package on my porch. I don’t remember ordering anything so I wasn’t exactly sure what it was. I opened the box and was surprised it came from Barron’s Educational Series, Inc. which is the same publisher for a few books that I’ve recently reviewed, Brick City: Global Icons to Make from LEGO and Brick Wonders: Ancient, Modern, and Natural Wonders Made from LEGO. The latest book from LEGO artist Warren Elsmore is called Brick Flicks: 60 Iconic Movie Scenes and Posters to Make From LEGO. The book has 160 fully-illustrated pages and retails for $18.99. Like with Warren’s previous books, the cover is a nice mix of hard and softback and it shows a film roll with a couple of iconic scenes from E.T. and The Shining in LEGO form.

Brick Flicks: 60 Iconic Movie Scenes and Posters to Make From LEGO Brick Flicks: 60 Iconic Movie Scenes and Posters to Make From LEGO

The book is separated into four chapters and are categorized in different movie themes: Sci-Fi and Horror, Drama and Classics, Action and Adventure, and Comedy and Musicals. The introduction talks about why Warren took on this project and how he captured the scenes.

To get the LEGO scene as close to their real-life counterpart, Warren has hired Minifigs.me to create custom minifigures for the scenes in the book. By using custom minifigures, it allows him to capture the details and expressions of the minifigures as they are portrayed in the movies.

Brick Flicks: 60 Iconic Movie Scenes and Posters to Make From LEGO

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LEGO BIONICLE Mask of Creation Concept Images

LEGO BIONICLE - Mask of Creation

Earlier this week, LEGO announced that they were revealing something today for the returning LEGO BIONICLE theme. We took a guess and said that it could be the official site, BIONICLE.com, would go live. That didn’t happen.

On their Facebook Page, LEGO have revealed images of how they constructed the Mask of Creation. These images include renderings of the concept art to conputer-aided designs of the Mask.

I’m not familiar with BIONICLE but doing some research, the Mask of Creation belongs to Artakha and is one of the most powerful Kanohi in existence.

So there you have it for LEGO’s “reveal.” It was just a short story in picture form of how the Mast of Creation came into being. Stay tuned for more details of LEGO BIONICLE when New York Comic Con rolls by in a couple of weeks.

LEGO BIONICLE - Mask of Creation LEGO BIONICLE - Mask of Creation LEGO BIONICLE - Mask of Creation LEGO BIONICLE - Mask of Creation LEGO BIONICLE - Mask of Creation LEGO BIONICLE - Mask of Creation LEGO BIONICLE - Mask of Creation LEGO BIONICLE - Mask of Creation LEGO BIONICLE - Mask of Creation

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LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham – Batman of the Future DLC Details

LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham - Batman of the Future DLC Pack

The European Playstation Blog has given some details on the Batman of the Future DLC Pack for LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham.

Like the the DLC character pack says, it will be based on the animated TV show “Batman of the Future” or “Batman Beyond” over here in the States. These characters include:

  • Batman of the Future featuring Terry McGinnis
  • Retired Bruce Wayne and his Bat-Hound, Ace
  • Bonk (BigFig)
  • Blight
  • Inque
  • Mr. Freeze
  • Joker
  • This bonus DLC pack is for people who purchase LEGO Batman 3 for PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4 in Europe. There’s no mentioning if we will be getting these characters in the States but hopefully we can get them by ways of unlocking in game or with the Season Pass.

    LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham - Batman of the Future (Batman Beyond)

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LEGO November 2014 Store Calendar Promos & Events

LEGO November 2014 Store Calendar

The November 2014 LEGO Store Calendar is now available and we can talk about the promotions that will be happening during the month.

First is a FREE exclusive 2015 LEGO Wall Calendar with purchases of $75 or more. The cover of the calendar features the LEGO Employee minifigure as well as various ones from the Collectible Minifigures line. Inside the calendar also includes exclusive offers. The 2015 LEGO Wall Calendar will be offered from November 1st until the end of the year, while supplies last.

Another promotion is the second FREE exclusive Holiday Set with purchases of of $99 or more. We already know that it will be a skating scene but there’s still no images of it yet. This offer will only be valid from November 28 – December 1 which is during “Brick Friday”, LEGO’s version of Black Friday weekend.

On November 21, LEGO will be revealing the next exclusive set. I’m going to venture a guess that it will be the LEGO Star Wars UCS Slave I (76060).

If you’re a LEGO VIP member, visit your local LEGO Store on November 22 for special holiday offers.

It is not listed on the calendar but there will be a Monthly Mini Build event on November 4. The build for this month is a Rocket (40104) with a launching pad.

The new Christmas LEGO Seasonal sets will also be available during November like the Santa Set (850939) and the different baubles. Also, if you’re planning on getting any of the LEGO 2014 Advent … Continue

Brick Wonders: Ancient, Modern, and Natural Wonders Made from LEGO Book Review

Continuing with another book review from Warren Elsore, we have Brick Wonders: Ancient, Modern, and Natural Wonders Made from LEGO. The book is a sequel to the best-seller Brick City: Global Icons to Make from LEGO which we have also reviewed. Like the previous book, it contains 256 fully illustrated pages and it retails for $19.99. Also, the cover is a mix of a hard and softback in a sense that it is not a full hardback but soft enough to bend a little.

Brick Wonders: Ancient, Modern, and Natural Wonders Made from LEGO Brick Wonders: Ancient, Modern, and Natural Wonders Made from LEGO

The first chapter of the book follows its predecessor where it talks about the history of LEGO, where to buy bricks, building tips, LEGO design software, so on and so forth. There is some information about sorting and storing of your LEGO bricks and online resources you can use to help you build.

In a little different format than the previous book, Brick Wonders has the chapters that are categorized into types of wonders in the world including the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, Historic Wonders, Modern Wonders, and Natural Wonders.

Brick Wonders: Ancient, Modern, and Natural Wonders Made from LEGO

Like his previous book, there are lots of photos of Warren’s highly detailed builds along with an informative description of the what the subject is about. Included in the chapters are some builds that you can build using the instructions that he has provided like a Mini Sphinx, Trojan Horse, and Chinese Pagoda just to name a few. The instructions again are condensed into one page and are somewhat small. This may give novice builders some trouble when … Continue

LEGO Speed Champions Logo Found

Just2Good on Eurobricks has found that BrickShop.nl now has a logo for the new LEGO Speed Champions theme that will be released in 2015. For a while, we thought that there would be a Top Gear theme but it looks like there won’t be. Just2Good also mentions that he thinks there could be a Top Gear app that will go along with the sets. We’ll see if that happens or not since LEGO has been moving towards the digital world recently. Below are the sets that have been rumored to come out next year.

Ferrari F150 (75899)
Ferrari 458 Italia GT2 (75908)
McLaren P1 (75909)
Porsche 918 Spyder (75910)
McLaren Mercedes Pit Stop (75911)
Porsche 911 GT Finish Line (75912)
Ferrari F14 & Scuderia Ferrari Truck (75913)

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LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes Plastic Man Polybag Revealed

If you’re wondering what the polybag for the exclusive LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes Plastic Man looks like, TT Games Game Director Arthur Parsons has taken a picture of it on Instagram. The packaging also gives you a glimpse at the Justice League logo that will be used for the 2015 LEGO DC Comics sets. It also looks like there’s there’s a code on the polybg (H2VB8Z) to unlock Plastic Man as a playable character in LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham. To get the exclusive bonus Plastic Man minifigure, pre-order the game at GameStop. LEGO Batman 3 will be released on November 11th.

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LEGO Supernatural T-Shirt on TeeFury

Today, TeeFury has a new LEGO t-shirt featuring the Sam and Dean Winchester as well as the angel Castiel from the highly popular TV show, Supernatural. The shirt is called Mini Hunters and it is the world debut design by Matt Parsons. The shirt goes for $11 and there’s about 12 hours left to purchase.

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STUDS Builder Trading Cards Series 1 Review

We’re back with another review but it’s something a little bit different. We have received our set of the Series 1 STUDS Builder Trading Cards and I was pretty excited for to get them although I wish I got in on the Kickstarter a few years back. If you haven’t heard of if before, STUDS is the brainchild of Brandon Griffith which showcases people in the community who uses LEGO to build unique creations.

STUDS Builder Trading Cards Series 1 STUDS Builder Trading Cards Series 1

The set that I purchased was the Series 1 Factory Set which consists of 96 base cards as well as the 9 card poster set. The box came in a sealed clear plastic and when I opened the box, it gave me a nostalgic feeling inside. You may not know this but I used to collect sports cards and when I opened the box, the distinct smell that the cards gave off took me back to a younger time when I was still collecting and cracking open a fresh pack of cards. The cards are printed on 14pt. gloss coated card with with UV coating.

The first card in the set is the Title Card which is kind of a table of contents for the rest of the cards which includes Featured Artists, Brick Artists, Group Builds, Brick Illustrators, Brick Conventions, Brick Sites, Brick Products, Brick Publications, and the Checklist. Other people who were involved with STUDS include photo editor Tommy Williamson, copy editor Ayleen Gaspar, and illustrator Scott Tolleson.

STUDS Builder Trading Cards Series 1

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Brick City: Global Icons to Make from LEGO Book Review

Recently, we received a couple of LEGO books from Barron’s Educational Books to review. The first of these books is Brick City: Global Icons to Make from LEGO by Warren Elsmore. It contains 256 pages and retails for $19.99.

Brick City: Global Icons to Make from LEGO Brick City: Global Icons to Make from LEGO

Warren Elsmore isn’t as well-known here in the States as he is in the UK as the organizer of AFOLCON and as a former chairman of the Brickish Association. He is also known for some very elaborate builds such as London’s St. Pancras Railway Station and the London Olympic Park.

The first part of the book takes a look at the history of LEGO which every book seems to do. It continues to talk about the most useful bricks in LEGO building, where to get the bricks, design software, and different building techniques.

The rest of the book which is about 90% is devoted to real-world objects that were built by Warren as well as from other LEGO builders around the world. There are over 100 recognizable global landmarks in 39 different cities that are shown in the book with many of the builds having instructions on create them yourselves. Each build also has a little information block about the object.

Brick City: Global Icons to Make from LEGO

Although there are instructions for the builds, they are are fairly small to look at. For novice builders, it may be difficult to follow since the steps can go by pretty fast.

Brick City: Global Icons to Make from LEGO

Finally, Brick City contains two large fold-out posters that are suitable for framing. The posters include Warren’s St. Pancras Railway Station and Spencer … Continue

LEGO F7A Hornet Acheives 10,000 Supporters on LEGO Ideas

With a recent surge of supporters the past few days, the F7A Hornet by Nosmigon is the latest project to get the required 10,000 supporters on LEGO Ideas. The build is based on the Anvil Aerospace Hornet from the upcoming game, Star Citizen, which was originally a KickStarter project. The ship in the game is the UEE Navy’s premier fighter craft and is the front-line attack ship for combat missions.

Nosmigon has also provided the LDD file so anyone can build the F7A Hornet in case that it doesn’t get approved as an official set. The project now joins the Avengers Helicarrier and the Labyrinth Marble Maze in the third 2014 LEGO Review Stage. Congratulations to Nosmigon for the achievement!

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LEGO Friends Series 5 Animals Showing Up at Toys R Us

I’ve gotten a few emails from Toys R Us employees saying that the LEGO Friends Series 5 Animals are starting to show up at their stores. They’ve been available in European countries for quite a while now but they’ve just recently made their way to the States. I assume they’ll also be available at LEGO Brand Stores and on Shop@Home as well as other retailers in the near future. I wasn’t told how much the LEGO Friends Series 5 Animals are but I believe they are $3.99 each. There’s still no word when the Series 6 Animals will be available at this time.

Macaw’s Fountain (41044)

LEGO Friends Animals Series 5 Macaw’s Fountain (41044)

Orangutan’s Banana Tree (41045)

LEGO Friends Animals Series 5 Orangutan’s Banana Tree (41045)

Brown Bear’s River (41046)

LEGO Friends Animals Series 5 Brown Bear’s River (41046)

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LEGO BIONICLE Revealing Something This Friday

LEGO BIOINICLE

LEGO BIONICLE officially made its return last Friday and there were mixed feeling about it in the community. Today, there was an announcement made on the LEGO BIONOCLE Facebook Page saying something will be revealed this Friday. There’s no clues this time of what LEGO will be revealing but my guess is that the official site, BIONICLE.com, which currently is redirecting to LEGO’s main site, will go live. What do you think LEGO will be revealing? Stay tuned this Friday to see what LEGO has in store for BIONICLE.

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LEGO November 2014 Monthly Mini Build Revealed

Even thought October isn’t even here yet, the LEGO Monthly Mini Build November 2014 build has been revealed. According to the October Store Calendar, we already know that next month’s build will be a Frankenstein Monster (40104). As you can see above, November’s mini build will be a rocket on a launching pad (40105). I’m very looking forward to this build and I believe it will be really popular among kids. The mini build event will be on November 4th and as usual, they will be available on a first come, first serve basis.

Update: Just a clarification, the Monthly Mini Builds are held on the first Tuesdays of every month. The next one will be held on November 4th.

**Via Reddit**

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Rainbow Batman in LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham

LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham - Rainbow Batman

The chums over at Brick Fanatics have found two new characters that will be in LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham. Amazon UK has a Rainbow Character Pack DLC to go along with their pre-orders of the game. The Rainbow Character Pack includes playable versions of Rainbow Batman and Rainbow Raider.

Rainbow Batman first appeared in Detective Comics #241 and Rainbow Raider first appeared in Flash #286. These two characters can probably be unlocked in the game as you play through it.

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LEGO Batman 3 Updated on GameStop with Plastic Man Minifigure Bonus

LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham - Plastic Man Exclusive Minifigure

GameStop has finally listed the Plastic Man exclusive bonus minifigure listed on their website for LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham. For those who were waiting until the bonus showed up on the site, there’s no need to wait any longer.

PlayStation 3
PlayStation 4
PlayStation Vita
Xbox 360
Xbox One
Nintendo Wii U
Nintendo 3DS

I’ve been told that if you already pre-ordered before the Plastic Man was listed on the website, there should be no problem in getting it. For those who will have the game shipped to their homes, you’ll be getting it with your package.

If you’re picking up in-store, be sure to be there on launch day because the minifigures are first come, first serve. I highly suggest if you’re going to reserve LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham, do it ASAP and not at the last minute so the stores get their proper allocation. Stores usually have enough quantity for the people who pre-ordered and even a couple of extras for late reserves. LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham will be available on November 11th.

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LEGO Inside Tour 2015 Details Announced

Brickset has reported that LEGO has published details about next year’s LEGO Inside Tour. If you haven’t heard of the LEGO Inside Tour, it takes you on an very unique tour where you can visit Ole Kirk Christiansen’s original house, meet the LEGO designers, as well as take a look at the Billund factory. Another perk that you get from the tour is the exclusive set that is given away to attendees. This year’s set was The LEGOLAND Train (4000014).

If you’ve tried to applying for a spot on the tour before, you know that it’s extremely difficult to get in since they sell out within minutes. The LEGO Inside Tour is even harder to get in than San Diego Comic Con and I know how hard it is to get tickets to SDCC.

Registration for LEGO Inside Tour opens at 1.00 PM on Monday 3 November 2014 (Danish time)

There are four different tours that potential attendees can get in to:

5 May – 8 May
19 May – 22 May
9 June – 12 June
16 June – 19 June

The price for the tour has increased by 10% from 13,000 DKK last year to 14,500 DKK ($2500, £1500, 1900€) this year. Also, travel accommodations to Billund is NOT included so you will have to arrange that yourself.

Read more about the 2015 LEGO Inside Tour here.

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LEGO Ideas Exo Suit (21109) Available at Target

LEGO Ideas Exo Suit (21109)

If you’re still searching for the elusive LEGO Ideas Exo Suit (21109), you may be glad to know that Target has them on their website. They are only available for purchase online for $39.99 which is $5 more than the LEGO retail price. If you’re a REDcard member, you’ll also get free shipping as well. Until LEGO Stores or Shop@Home gets more in stock, it seems that Target is the only retailer currently to have the Exo Suit (21109) below $40.

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Upcoming LEGO Books from No Starch Press

There are a couple of new LEGO books coming out from No Starch Press in the next few months which I look forward to reviewing.

Art of the Brick is a book that showcases the work of Nathan Sawaya including going behind-the-scenes to see how he has made the creations. Nathan is a world-renowned artist and The Art of the Brick takes us into how he uses LEGO bricks as an art form.

Steampunk LEGO by Guy Himber is a book that I am very interested in reading. This book will showcase a number LEGO artists who has created Steampunk-type builds from cities to pirate ships to robots.

The LEGO MINDSTORMS EV3 Idea Book takes a look a many different ways to build mechanisms with LEGO MINDSTORMES EV3 (31313). Each build will have a list of parts needed and colorful photos so you can easily build it yourself.

Beautiful LEGO 2: Dark by Mike Doyle continues off where the first Beautiful LEGO left off. Dark takes a look at LEGO builds that are categoried as “dark” which includes sci-fi to scary builds. There are also dark humor builds in the book as well.

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LEGO BIONICLE is Returning in 2015

LEGO BIOINICLE

LEGO has finally revealed what their big announcement was and it is indeed LEGO BIONICLE will be back in 2015. They’ve posted a video of the Mask of Creation which we already reported on last week so it wasn’t really a big secret considering LEGO accidentally spoiled it earlier this week.

LEGO BIONICLE makes their triumphant return after it was originally discountinued back in 2010 and being replaced by LEGO Hero Factory. BIONICLE was a very popular theme and was one of the themes that brought LEGO back from near bankruptcy (Brick by Brick: How LEGO Rewrote the Rules of Innovation and Conquered the Global Toy Industry).

There’s no doubt that many fans are happy are that this theme is returning next year. BZPower is also reporting that LEGO will be revealing the information about the sets at New York Comic Con on October 9th as well as on social media so stay tuned for that. We already know the set names so they’ll probably reveal some of them at NYCC.

Protector of Jungle (70778)
Protector of Stone (70779)
Protector of Water (70780)
Protector of Land (70781)
Protector of Ice (70782)
Protector of Fire (70783)
Lewa Master of Jungle (70784)
Pohatu Master of Stone (70785)
Gali Master of Water (70786)
Tahu Master of Fire (70787)
Kopaka Master of Ice (70788)
Onua Master of Earth (70789)
Lord of Skull Spiders (70790)

What are your guys’ thoughts on LEGO BIONICLE returning in 2015?

LEGO BIOINICLE

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LEGO Classic Space Galaxy Explorers Geeky Jerseys

LEGO Classic Space fans, this may be something that you may want to add to your collection. Geeky Jerseys has a pretty sweet looking hockey-style jersey which features the Classic Space logo across the chest. The back has a Galaxy Explorer patch with the word Spaceman name. The arms also has a couple of patches as well.

As with many of their products, Geeky Jerseys are only available for a limited time and they rotate out depending on the demand for them. They are made from scratch so you’ll know that you’ll be getting a high quality product. If you’re interested in the LEGO Classic Space Galaxy Explorers jersey, head over to their site and enter your email to be notified when they will be available.

Update: The jersey is now available on the site. There are a number of sizes to choose from and you can choose your name and number.

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LEGO Creator Seasonal Elves’ Workshop (40106) Official Images

LEGO Seasonal Elves' Workshop (40106)

The official images of the LEGO Creator Seasonal Elves’ Workshop (40106) are now available. The exclusive holiday set will be available for free with purchases of $99 or more at LEGO Stores and on Shop@Home. This is also the first of two Holiday sets that LEGO will be giving away this year with the second set being available in the month of November which will be a Winter Skating Scene.

The Elves’ Workshop (40106) includes the workshop that the Elves use to create toys for the children. Some toys that they have created include a train, a bulldozer, a nutcracker, and a couple of presents.

LEGO Seasonal Elves' Workshop (40106)

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LEGO Legends of Chima Worriz’ Fire Bike (30265) Available at Target

LEGO Legends of Chima Worriz Bike (30265)

I’ve been informed that the LEGO Legends of Chima Worriz’ Fire Bike (30265) polybag is now available at Target stores in the checkout aisle areas. This the same polybag that LEGO is giving out with purchases with $50 or more on Shop@Home, which has been extended to probably until the end of the month. There was no pricing given but I assume it is $3.99 each. Thanks to everyone who emailed in about the polybag.

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The LEGO Neighborhood Book Review

We’ve recently received a new book to review from No Starch Press called The LEGO Neighborhood Book: Build Your Own Town! by Brian and Jason Lyles. Brian runs Brick City Depot where he publishes instructions for LEGO modular buildings and if it sounds familiar, you’ve probably seen an ad to their site on our right sidebar beneath the categories.

No Starch Press is known for their AFOL-centric books such as LEGO Space: Building the Future and The Art of LEGO Design which we’ve also reviewed before. The LEGO Neighborhood Book is geared towards people who build LEGO cities with modular buildings. It contains 204 pages and retails for $19.95 but you can get it cheaper at various retailers like Amazon. The book has a high quality softback cover and the images in the book are very nice which is what we’ve come to expect from No Starch.

Since the highly popular LEGO Modular buildings were released back in 2007 with the Cafe Corner (10182) which have continued with eight more Modular sets, LEGO fans have been creating their own MOCs of the buildings to grow their city The LEGO Neighborhood Book is basically split into two halves. The first half of the book contains six chapters and it takes a look at some of the foundations of what a modular building consists of.

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Countdown to LEGO (Blank) Continues

LEGO has posted another countdown image on their Facebook page as well as on their other social media pages such as Google+. Again, the image has the same line of colors across the top and bottom like in their image from a few days ago.

A lot of people have already debunked what the countdown is for already so if you want to know, check out our previous post.

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LEGO Winter Village Santa’s Workshop (10245) Now Available for VIPs

LEGO Creator Santa's Workshop (10245)

It is September 17th on the east coast and that means the latest addition to the LEGO Winter Village series, Santa’s Workshop (10245), is now available for early access to LEGO VIP members on Shop@Home. The exclusive set will also be available at LEGO Brand Stores when they open tomorrow morning.

Santa’s Workshop (10245) retails for $69.99 and contains 883 pieces which is a very nice $0.08/piece. Fans of the Winter Village sets will definitely want to add this set to their collection.

Be sure you’re logged in to your VIP account to add the set to your cart. Currently, Shop@Home still says you can pre-order the set and will ship by October 1st but I assume it will ship earlier than that. The Santa’s Workshop (10245) will be available for the general public on October 1st. Check out the designer video and more images below.

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LEGO Volkswagen T1 Camper Van (10220) Promotion with Freebies

The promotions for the LEGO Classic Spaceman Minifigure (5002812) and the Legends of Chima Worriz’ Fire Bike were supposed to end on midnight Sunday, September 14 on Shop@Home but it appears that both promotions are still going on. It seems like LEGO still has some stock left over for September’s promotions because people could be holding off on their purchases and waiting for next month’s double VIP points.

In addition, Shop@Home has an unannounced promotion for the LEGO Volkswagen T1 Camper Van (10220). When the set is in your cart, you also get the LEGO Creator Mini Volkswagen TI Camper Van (40079) polybag for free so in essence, you will be getting all three promotions for the price of one. Also, there are rumors that the T1 Camper Van could be retired very soon so this may be your last chance to get a good deal for it.

Be sure you are a VIP member to get all three promos or else you’ll be missing the Classic Spaceman Minifigure set since that one is a VIP only promo. I’m not sure if this same offer works for the LEGO Stores so you may want to call to confirm.

**Via Toys N Bricks**

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BrickJournal Magazine on Sale at TwoMorrows Publishing

BrickJournal September 2013, Issue 25

TwoMorrows Publishing is having a “Brick to School Sale” and every back issue of BrickJournal is 50% off. Another sale they are having is the BrickJournal subscriptions are 15%. These offers are valid for print copies of the magazine until the end of September so you have about two weeks left to get in on the deals.

BrickJournal is a magazine which showcases many different aspects of the LEGO community including events, builders, MOCs, as well as how-to articles by many builders in the community. The magazine is edited by our good friend Joe Meno.

If you haven’t checked out BrickJournal before, this may be a good time to purchase it especially when you can get two copies of the magazine for the price of one.

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LEGO Announcement Accidentally Revealed? – (Spoilers)

Earlier this morning, we reported that LEGO will be making an announcement to “reveal something very exciting.” It looks like LEGO has accidentally spilled the beans on what this announcement could be.

Over on LEGO’s Google+ post of the same image, you can see the details of the photo and the file name says “Bionicle-4-new.jpg20140915-4177-5fuc51.jpg.” This pretty much almost confirms that they will be announcing the return of LEGO BIONICLE in 2015 and shoots down my guess that it could be the LEGO Ideas results. For many of us in the LEGO community, we already knew about the return of LEGO BIONICLE next year but for the general public who aren’t in the know, this is news to them.

We’ll keep you updated but it kinda lessens the excitement just a tad bit.

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LEGO Collectible Minifigures Series 12 (71007) Showing Up in Stores

LEGO Collectible Minifigures Series 12 (71007)

There are various reports that the Series 12 LEGO Collectible Minifigures (71007) have started to show up at Walgreens and Walmart stores. The official release date is October 1st but as we mentioned before, stores sometimes stock them on shelves a few weeks early and it looks like that time is right about now. If you’re driving by one of these stores and can’t wait two more weeks for them to be widely released, check out the stores and you may be surprised to find them on the shelves. Your mileage may vary.

If you’re new to the LEGO Collectible Minifigure line, Series 12 will retail for $3.99 each and they also include a code to used to unlock characters in the LEGO Minifigures Online game. Feel free to use our guide to help you with your search for each minifigure.

**Via BrickQueen and various Instagram users.**

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LEGO Star Wars 2015 Set Minifigure List

As we all know by now, there are preliminary images of a number of 2015 LEGO sets floating around and in those images included the 2015 LEGO Star Wars sets as well. Again, we won’t post any images but we can give you some details of the minifigures that are slated to be in each set. Note that the minifigures are subject to change. On some details for a couple of the Battle Packs, there will be a new multi-stud shooter which has a gatling gun effect that shoots six studs.

ARC-170 Starfighter (75072)
Clone Pilot

Vulture Droid (75073)
Pilot Battle Droid

Snowspeeder (75074)
Snowspeeder Pilot

AT-AT (75075)
AT-AT Driver

Republic Gunship (75076)
Clone Pilot

Homing Spider Droid (75077)
Battle Droid

Imperial Troop Transport (75078)
Stormtroopers x 4

Shadow Troopers (75079)
Shadow Guards x 2, Shadow Troopers x 2

AAT (75080)
Jar Jar Binks, Pilot Battle Droid, Battle Droid

T-16 Skyhopper (75081)
Skyhopper Pilot. Tusken Raider

TIE Advanced Prototype (75082)
Tie Fighter Pilot, Imperial Officer, The Inquisitor

AT-DP (75083)
AT-DP Pilots x 2, Stormtrooper, Agent Kallus

Wookie Gunship (75084)
Kanan Jarrus, Wullffwarro, Wookies x 2

Hailfire Droid (75085)
Super Battle Droids x 2, Clone Trooper Lieutenant

Anakin’s Custom Jedi Starfighter (75087)
Anakin Skywalker, Astromech Droid, Asajj Ventress

Senate Commando Troopers (75088)
Senate Commando Troopers x 4

Geonosis Troopers (75089)
Elite Corps Troopers x 2, Clone Troopers x 2

Ezra’s Speeder Bike (75090)
Ezra Bridger, Stormtrooper, Sabine Wren

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Exciting LEGO Announcement This Friday

LEGO has announced that in 4 days on Friday, September 19th, they will be “revealing something very exciting. Let the guessing game commence!” The picture, seen above, has a test card pattern which may give an indication of what this reveal could be. Test card patterns are often used as when there is no programming being broadcasted on a TV channel.

If I were to guess what the reveal is on Friday, it will be the results for the first LEGO Ideas review. We’ve been waiting a while for the results and it seems like the right time to reveal the set. There are a number of very good projects including LEGO Bird Project, Modular Apple Store, BTTF – Jules Verne Train, Doctor Who, The Big Bang Theory. and Doctor Who and Companions but the projects that kind of correlate to the image are The Big Bang Theory and the two Doctor Who projects. Since they are both television shows, it would make sense that a test card pattern would be used somehow.

I suspect that each day, LEGO will be posting another image to countdown to Friday so stay tuned. What do you think this reveal is all about?

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LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes 2015 Set Minifigure List

Just2Good on Eurobricks has found preliminary images of the new LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes 2015 sets on a German website. Unfortunately, those images are marked with the confidential label so we won’t post any of here. However, we can tell you some more details of the minifigures that will be included in the sets. The boxes also have a shiny new Justice League logo as well. These new 2015 DC Comics Super Heroes sets also have a new gimmick called a “Super Jumper” which is a piece that launches the minifigures in the air. You can see the piece right below Green Lantern’s jet here. Note the minifigures listed are from preliminary images so they are subject to change.

Green Lantern vs. Sinestro (76025)
Sinestro
Green Lantern
Space Batman

Gorilla Grodd Goes Bananas (76026)
Gorilla Grodd
Captain Cold
Driver
Wonder Woman
Flash
Batman

Black Manta Deep Sea Strike (76027)
Black Manta
Aquaman
Robin in red scuba suit
Batman

Darkseid Invasion (76028)
Darkseid
Green Arrow
Hawkman
Cyborg
Superman

Brainiac Attack (76040)
Brainiac
Martian Manhunter
Supergirl
Superman

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Last Day for LEGO Classic Spaceman Minifigure (5002812) Promotion

Today is the last day to get the LEGO Classic Spaceman Minifigure (5002812) Promotion at LEGO Stores and on Shop@Home. The offer is only valid for LEGO VIP members with purchases of $99 or more. With the same purchase, you will also get the LEGO Legends of Chima Worriz’ Fire Bike (30265) and who doesn’t like freebies. Check out our review of the LEGO Classic Spaceman Minifigure (5002812) to see what you’ll be getting with the promo set. It’s currently hovering around $20 on BrickLink and eBay and you can expect the prices on them to go higher after the promotion ends today. Also, if you’re heading to your local LEGO Store, you may want to call to be sure that they still have some in stock.

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LEGO Toys R Us Bricktober 2014 Mini Modular Sets Available for $19.99

Toys N Bricks is reporting that the new LEGO Toys R Us Bricktober 2014 Mini Modular sets are being stocked on shelves and being sold individually. As you can see from the image above, they are going for $19.99 each which is a little high but what can you expect from Toys R Us.

In previous years, these Bricktober exclusive sets are usually free with a minimum purchase of around $60 or so but it looks like you can save some money but purchasing the sets directly now. It may behoove you to check out your local Toys R Us to see if your stores are stocking the Mini Modular sets for sell.

LEGO Bricktober Theater (40180)
LEGO Bricktober Pizza Place (40181)
LEGO Bricktober Fire Station (40182)
LEGO Bricktober Town Hall (40183)

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Some LEGO Seasonal Christmas Baubles Revealed

LEGO Seasonal Log Cabin Christmas Bauble (850949)

The past week or so, we’ve been revealing some Seasonal items that LEGO will be releasing during the holiday season and it’s never too early to talk about Christmas items including the Christmas Reindeer (40092) and the Santa Set (850939). We can now report there will also be some new LEGO Seasonal baubles that will also be available in a few months. One of the new baubles is the Christmas Log Cabin (850949) which contains 45 pieces. The other new one that has been found is a little Cat (850950) which has 34 pieces. There’s no word on the pricing for these LEGO Seasonal Christmas baubles but they usually retail for $7.99 each at LEGO Stores and on Shop@Home. Stay tuned for more baubles being revealed as we get closer to the holidays.

LEGO Seasonal Cat Christmas Bauble (850950)

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LEGO Cloud Cuckoo Palace Unikitty Mech

News have been kind of slow lately but I did see this from my Instagram feed and it was worth mentioning since I’m into mech-type builds. What happens when you combine the cuteness of Unikitty with the menacing look of a LEGO mech suit? The end result is something that Martin Gee has created out of the Cloud Cuckoo Palace (70803), Architecture Studio (21050), and the Legends of Chima Wolf Legend Beast (70127). The cuteness will destroy you!

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LEGO Toys R Us Bricktober 2014 Mini Modular Official Images

LEGO Bricktober 2014

Last week, we reported on the Toys R Us LEGO Bricktober 2014 promotional sets that will be happening during the month of October. LEGO has revealed the official images of the four Toys R Us Bricktober 2014 mini modular sets. There’s no word yet on how much you have to spend each week of the promotion but judging from previous years, it’ll probably be at least $60 per week to get each set. In addition to seeing clearer images of the sets, we also get to see the piece count for each set as well.

LEGO Bricktober 2014 – Theater (40180) – 164 pcs

LEGO Bricktober 2014 – Theater (40180)

LEGO Bricktober 2014 – Theater (41080)

LEGO Bricktober 2014 – Pizza Place (40181) – 139 pcs

LEGO Bricktober 2014 – Pizza Place (41081)

LEGO Bricktober 2014 – Pizza Place (41081)

LEGO Bricktober 2014 – Fire Station (40182) – 175 pcs

LEGO Bricktober 2014 – Fire Station (40182)

LEGO Bricktober 2014 – Fire Station (40182)

LEGO Bricktober 2014 – Town Hall (40183) – 186 pcs

LEGO Bricktober 2014 – Town Hall (40183)

LEGO Bricktober 2014 – Town Hall (40183)

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LEGO Seasonal Thanksgiving Turkey (40091) & Christmas Reindeer (40092) Images

LEGO Seasonal Thanksgiving Turkey (40091)

The official images of the last two LEGO Seasonal 2014 sets of the year have emerged on LEGO servers. The first is the LEGO Seasonal Thanksgiving Turkey (40091) which we’ve already seen on the back of the instructions for the Halloween Bat (40090). This set contains 125 pieces and will retail for $9.99.

The other set is the LEGO Seasonal Christmas Reindeer (40092). It will also retail for $9.99 but will have more pieces coming in at 139 pieces.

Both sets will be available most likely be available a month earlier than their respective holidays.

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LEGO Seasonal Christmas Reindeer (40092)

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LEGO Ideas Exo Suit (21109) Available on Amazon for $34.95

LEGO Ideas Exo Suit (21109)

If you missed my tweet last night, the LEGO Ideas Exo Suit (21109) is available on Amazon for $34.95 and it looks like the deal is still going on. You can purchase a maximum of two sets per order. Note that it may take an extra 1-2 days to process the order. If you’ve still been looking for the LEGO Ideas Exo Suit (21109), now’s your chance to get it since it’s still temporarily out of stock on Shop@Home.

Update: Right after this posted, Amazon has updated their status to “In stock on September 15, 2014.” You can still order but it’ll take a few days longer to get to you.

Update 2: Sorry, it’s sold out now. It’s back to the 3rd party prices.

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LEGO Star Wars Microfighters 3-in-1 Super Packs at Costco

If you still haven’t picked up the first wave of the LEGO Star Wars Microfighters, you may want to check out Costco stores. They have two different 3-in-1 Super Packs available for $23.99 each. The first Super Pack (66514) includes the Clone Turbo Tank (75028), AAT (75029), and the Millennium Falcon (75030). The other Super Pack (66515) includes the TIE Interceptor (75031), X-Wing Fighter (75032), and the Star Destroyer (75033). By purchasing the LEGO Star Wars Microfighters 3-in-1 Super Packs, you can save about $12 off total of the LEGO retail price if you get both. Thanks to John for the email.

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LEGO Ideas Labyrinth Marble Maze Achieves 10,000 Supporters

The Labyrinth Marble Maze by Jason Allemann (JKBrickworks) is the latest project to achieve 10,000 supporters on LEGO Ideas. The project is based on the original BRIO Labyrinth game which was released back in 1946. If you’re an old man like me, you’ve probably have played it before.

The project itself is an interchangeable maze system which allows you to customize the maze to your liking. Jason has also designed a number of themed mazes as well so it gives you some variety in gameplay.

The Labyrinth Marble Maze now joins the Avengers Helicarrier in the third review stage of 2014. Congratulations to Jason for this achievement! The next highest supported project on LEGO Ideas is now The Goonies 30th Anniversary – The Inferno.

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LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes Batwing (30301) Polybag Review

LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes Batwing (30301) Polybag

A few days ago, we reported that the LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes Batwing (30301) polybag was showing up at Target stores in the Halloween section. I was notified by my LEGO Store friend Nia who found them on the shelves so I took a little trip and lo and behold, they were there. The Batwing (30301) consists of 45 pieces and goes for $3.99 which is a very nice $0.09/piece considering it’s a licensed polybag.

Build

The design of the Batwing is very nice with a good selection of parts used to build it. Although it looks kind of flimsy, it is very sturdy. The Batman symbol on the front 2×2 curved slope would have been nice to have but it looks fine without it. One thing I didn’t like on the Batwing are the 1×8 gray plates on the bottom that holds the wings together. It just seems a little off to me and makes it look like a ski. To round it off, you also get two flick-fire missiles.

Results

Overall, the Batwing (30301) polybag is a good pickup if you can find it. It looks a little bit better than the Tumbler (30300) polybag from earlier this year. On a side note, you also can get the Batwing (30301) polybag when you purchase LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham at Target.

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LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes Batwing (30301) Polybag

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New LEGO Ninjago Dareth Polybag (5002144) Found

LEGO Ninjago Dareth Polybag

There is a new LEGO Ninjago polybag that has shown up at Toys R Us stores in the UK. There’s no name for the £4.99 polybag but the set number is 5002144 and it features “The Brown Ninja,” Dareth and a Nindroid.

Many LEGO Ninjago fans have been waiting for a Dareth minifigure for a long time and now we are finally able to get one. Hopefully we’ll get to see this polybag in the States in the future.

Dareth Front Dareth Back

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Say Hello to Toy Brick Co

Earlier this morning, I got an email from Laura who is introducing their new site, Toy Brick Co. The UK site specializes in mixed packs that adults can purchase for their children to start their collection. There are no instructions because they focus on the concept of “buy and build” which encourages kids to build with their imagination. The company started on eBay but have recently expanded to a full website. Although they are located in the UK, they do ship internationally.

A new “Buy and Build” website has launched in the UK selling new LEGO and reasonably priced used LEGO worldwide.

The Toy Brick Co offers a selection of new LEGO and genuine, excellent quality, used Lego, including mixed bags of bricks, starter kits, baseplate packs, door and window packs, tree and flower packs, minifig packs and gift packs.

All used Lego is quality checked, properly cleaned and sorted prior to being listed for sale.

The “Bags of new mixed LEGO bricks” have proven most popular and the site’s owners have been inundated with orders of their LEGO starter kits.

Visit www.thetoybrickco.com for more info on their ‘Buy & Build’ LEGO products.

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Marvel 75th Anniversary Magazine LEGO Super Heroes Spread

LEGO Marvel 75th Anniversary Magazine

The celebrate 75 years in Marvel’s history, they have released the Marvel 75th Anniversary Magazine. In the magazine, there is an image, illustrated by Paul Lee, of a number of LEGO Marvel characters in minifigure form in a two-page spread. The Marvel 75th Anniversary Magazine may be given out for free at your local comic book store with a purchase or you can get the keepsake variants which has an embossed covers for $9.99 each.

A few of these characters have already been released in LEGO sets but a lot of them still haven’t been. We only hope that we’ll see more of these to add to our LEGO collection. The list of characters that are in the image include:

Angel
Ant-man
Beast
Black Bolt
Black Cat
Black Widow
Bullseye
Captain America
Carnage
Colossus
Cyclops
Daredevil
Deadpool
Doc Ock
Doctor Doom
Doctor Strange
Electra
Electro
Falcon
Galactus
Gambit
Ghost Rider
Green Goblin
Hawkeye
Hulk
Human Torch
Iceman
Invisible Woman
Iron Fist
Iron Man
Jean Grey/Phoenix
Juggernaut
Loki
M.O.D.O.K.
Magneto
Moon Knight
Mr. Fantastic
Ms. Marvel
Mysterio
Mystique
Namor
Nick Fury, Jr.
Nightcrawler
Nova
Phil Coulson
Professor Xavier
Power Man
Psylocke
Punisher
Quicksilver
Red Skull
Rhino
Rocket Raccoon
Rouge
Sabertooth
Scarlet Witch
Sentinel
She-Hulk
Shocker
Silver Samurai
Silver Surfer
Spider-man
Spider-Woman
Squirrel Girl
Storm
Super Skrull
Taskmaster
Thanos
Thing
Thor
Tigra
Venom
Vision
Vulture
War Machine
Wasp
Wolverine

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More LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham Season Pass Vehicles Revealed

LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham Season Pass - The Tumbler

Throughout today, more pictures of the LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham Season Pass vehicles have been revealed. The most recent reveal was The Tumbler from The Dark Knight DLC Pack in response to Zack Snyder’s reveal of the Batmobile from the Batman v. Superman movie. The other two images are from the Batman 75th DLC Pack which features the 1940 Batmobile and the 1950 Jokermobile.

You can now pre-order LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham as well as the Season Pass from GameStop.

LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham Season Pass - 1940 Batmobile

LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham Season Pass - 1950 Jokermobile

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STUDS Builder Trading Cards Series 1 Now Available

The highly anticipated Series 1 STUDS Builder Trading Cards by Brandon Griffith are now available on BrickStuds.com. These cards were originally for KickStarter backers but now the general public can now purchase them as well. As you can see, there are a number of different products that you can choose from including:

  • STUDS Packs: Each STUDS Pack includes 8 trading cards and 1 Brickforge element. Look for rare chase cards including: Artist Autograph Cards, Custom Fig Cards, and Sketch Cards! – $3
  • STUDS Box: Each STUDS Box includes 28 Packs and contains at least 1 complete factory set, 1 complete custom fig set, and 1 complete poster card set – $75
  • STUDS Factory Set: The STUDS Factory set includes the 96 card base set plus 9 poster card set – $45
  • STUDS Series 1 Binder – $20

Note that Series 1 of the STUDS trading cards are limited so once they sell out, it’s gone forever.

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LEGO Ninjago Masters of Spinjitzu Soundtrack Pre-order on Amazon

If you’re a LEGO Ninjago fan, you may be interested in a new item that will be released later this month. Jay Wilson on Eurobricks has reported there will be a LEGO Ninjago Masters of Spinjitzu soundtrack by Jay Vincent and Michael Kramer which includes 19 tracks from the popular animated TV show. Below is the complete track list and you can now pre-order the soundtrack on Amazon. You can sample some of the tracks on Jay Vincent’s YouTube channel Thanks to Aanchir for the heads up.

1. Ninjago Overture (1:37)
2. Attack Of The Skeleton Army (3:52)
3. Training Course (2:22)
4. Discovering Spinjitzu/Dragon Ride (2:47)
5. Slither Pit (3:05)
6. The Mailman/Jay’s Parents (1:41)
7. Pythor P. Chumsworth (2:55)
8. Weapons Take Flight (2:39)
9. Catching The Samurai (3:06)
10. Sensei Lives On/Battling The Guardian (2:40)
11. Falcon Chase (3:01)
12. Zane’s True Potential (4:04)
13. Roomies Eith Garmadon (1:09)
14. A Family Divided (4;04)
15. Revealing The Green Ninja (3:15)
16. Race To Ouroboros (3:18)
17. Summoning The Great Devourer (3:36)
18. Taking the Bait (2:27)
19. Go Ninja Go (3:17)

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LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham Season Pass Images

LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham - The Dark Knight DLC

Earlier today, we reported that LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham will have a Season Pass which includes some DLC packs to further enhance your gaming experience. There are now some images from two of these DLC packs including The Dark Knight Pack and the Man of Steel Pack.

From The Dark Knight Pack image above, you can see an image of Bane, the Joker, Harvey Dent (Two-Face), and Ra’s Al Ghul. Also in the image below, you can see Catwoman riding the Batpod.

From one of the Man of Steel pack images, you can see Superman, Jor-El, and Lara Lor-Van. In the other image, there is General Zod, Faora, and a couple of Zod’s other followers.

The LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham Season Pass will cost $14.99 for access to all 6 DLC packs or you can buy each one for $2.99 per pack. You can now pre-order the game and Season Pass on GameStop right now. The Season Pass is confirmed to be on all the major gaming systems including PS3, PS4, Xbox 360, Xbox One, and PC, however, there’s no word about the Nintendo Wii U.

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New LEGO Polybags Showing up at Target Halloween Section

LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes Batwing (30301)

A few people have emailed my the past couple of days telling me that there are are some new LEGO polybags that have started to show up at Target stores in the Halloween section. The first polybag is the LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes Batwing (30301) which goes for $3.99 and the other is the LEGO City Arctic Scout (30310) for $3.49.

It is still early September as of this writing so the Back-to-School section may still haven’t been changed out yet so keep an eye out for them when the Halloween stuff goes up. I went to check a couple of my local Target stores and I haven’t seen any at this time but I did see the LEGO Star Wars Imperial Shuttle (30246) in the checkout aisles.

Thanks to Stephen and Henry for emailing in.

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LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham Season Pass DLC Packs Announced

LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham Season Pass

It has been announced that LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham will be getting some DLCs when the game is released on November 11. There are a total of 6 DLC packs in the Season Pass which unlocks unique story levels and free play modes along with over 40 characters, vehicles, achievements, and more. Each DLC pack will cost $2.99 individually or $14.99 for all 6. The first three packs will be available on November 11 and the rest will be available at a later date.

This is the first time that a Season Pass has been provided for a LEGO video game. LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham is now available for pre-order and if you get it from GameStop, you will get the exclusive Plastic Man minifigure although it doesn’t show up on the site yet.

The Dark Knight Pack: Experience the heart-pounding chase scene from the iconic film complete with cool vehicles and explosive action. Play as the legendary Dark Knight and Commissioner Gordon, as well as the Joker and his goons as they chase down Harvey Dent’s police escort. Bane and Catwoman from the third film are also playable.

Man of Steel Pack: Help Jor-El, his wife Lara and their robot Kelex send the infant Superman “Kal-el” into space towards the safety of Earth as Krypton falls into chaos. Find a way inside Jor-El’s home, fight General Zod’s invading forces and battle against Zod himself to save Superman.

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LEGO BIONICLE 2015 Thumbnail Found

If there was any doubt that LEGO BIONICLE would be making a comeback in 2015, you can put those doubts to rest. As we get closer to 2015, more and more details of the highly popular theme are coming to light. The below image has shown up on LEGO.com’s servers and it looks to be the thumbnail that will be used on the products page when the sets are available. I know nothing about LEGO BIONICLE so I have no idea what the mask represents so I ask you BIONICLE fans, what do you think it is?

LEGO BIONICLE

Update: The mouseover animation has also been been found on the BZPower message boards.

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LEGO Collectible Minifigures Series 13 (71008) Minifigure Leaked?

LEGO Collectible Minifigures Series 13 (71008) - Director?

Some interesting details have come out of Eurobricks from Just2Good regarding Series 13 of the LEGO Collectible Minifigures (71008). We already know that they will be coming out in January but there may be some hints of one of the minifigures that will be in the set.

As you can see above, there is a Director minifigure, which we haven’t had before, and Just2Good suggests that he could be from Series 13. The image was from the Toys R Us website and there is also another promotional artwork from taken at a Toys R Us store (below). Although it is still pretty early to speculate on who will be in Series 13 considering that Series 12 isn’t even out yet, it may seem that the Director could be new since almost everything on the minifigure is new such as the face printing, torso, and accessory.

There are also other minifigures in the images but they seem to be pretty plain and not unique enough, minus the Tiki Warrior from Series 11, to be one of the special ones to be included Series 13. What do you guys think? Could Toys R Us have inadvertently revealed a minifigure from the Series 13 LEGO Collectible Minifigures (71008)? We will soon see as more details of the 2015 sets slowly come out in the next few months.

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LEGO Collectible Minifigures Series 12 (71007) Feel Guide

LEGO Collectible Minifigures Series 12 (71007)

A few people have emailed me about a feel guide in preparation of the release for LEGO Collectible Minifigures Series 12 (71007) in October so I guess I’ll write up a little something. Since the minifigures haven’t been released here in the US yet (that I know of), I’ll just describe what to feel for using images that are currently available.

We already know the distribution of the minifigures in a full box with WhiteFang’s review on Eurobricks and it will be a little easier searching for them since there are three full sets per box.

1. Wizard
The easiest thing to feel for is the large dress/robe leg piece but be careful since the Fairytale Princess also has it. The thing that distinguishes this minifigure from her is the wizard hat piece. You’ll notice a little tip on the hat is slightly curved and it does not have hair attached to it like the Fairytale Princess has.

2. Hun Warrior
The sword and the pointed hat should be the things you feel for. Be wary of the shield piece which has a stud in the middle unlike the Battle Goddess who has a slightly different one.

3. Fairytale Princess
As mentioned before, she has the large dress/robe leg piece. The things that makes her stand out is her hat/hair piece. It is a single piece and is pointed on top with the braided hair attached at the bottom.

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Bricks in Motion LEGO Filmmaking Documentary Kickstarter Project

Bricks in Motion is an online community dedicated to doing LEGO stop-motion aka brickfilms. Philip Heinrich has started a Kickstarter project to do a documentary about the world of LEGO filmmaking and the people behind the cameras.

The team behind the project will travel to several cities in the US and Canada to do interviews with some popular LEGO filmmakers including Kevin Ulrich (Brotherhood Workshop) and Forrest Whaley (forrestfire101) just to name a few. Our good friend Tommy Williamson (BrickNerd) will also be interviewed for the documentary.

There are also a ton of rewards you can get for pledging a certain amount towards the goal. Check out everything they have to offer as well as more details of the documentary on the Kickstarter page.

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The Fold Spinnin’ Out in Color LEGO Ninjago Music Video Released

Earlier this week, we reported that the band called The Fold was holding a contest and they gave fans the opportunity to be in their latest video, “Spinnin’ Out in Color.”

The Fold has released the music video which includes clips that were submitted by LEGO Ninjago fans. It’s cool to see them interacting with fans and allowing them to be in their video Check out the video for Spinnin’ Out in Color below and see if you see yourself in the video.

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Upcoming LEGO Seasonal 2014 Sets

LEGO Seasonal Halloween Set (850936)

There are a couple of new LEGO Seasonal 2014 sets that have been released that may pique your interest. The first is the Halloween Set (850936). It consists of the Lord Vampyre minifigure, a casket from The Vampyre Hearse (9464), a spider, and a cardboard arch on the stand. This set is now available in LEGO Stores and on Shop@Home.

The other LEGO Seasonal set is a Santa Set (850939). It has a Santa minifigure, a child minifigure which includes a wig hair piece so you can change the gender, a toy train, and a wintery cardboard arch on the stand. It looks like the Santa Set (850939) is now available in the UK and will be available here in the States in the upcoming months. Both sets will retail for $7.99 each.

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LEGO Super Heroes Bat-Signal Building Event at Toys R Us

LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes Toys R Us Bat-Signal

Toys R Us stores will be holding an event on October 18th from 12-2pm for kids to building the LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes Bat-Signal. There’s nothing much to the build but it is on a turntable piece and the printed Batman logo radar dish is pretty rare since it’s only in one set, The Batcave (6860). Supplies are limited so get there early if you want in on the building event. I can’t stress enough how long these lines get especially at TRU stores where there’s only a small amount of sets given out. It also looks like it is a US only event.

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LEGO Avengers Helicarrier Achieves 10,000 Supporters on LEGO Ideas

The Avengers Helicarrier by Yo-Sub Joo is the latest project to achieve 10,000 supporters on LEGO Ideas. Originally, the project was on created on LEGO Digital Designer and had a whopping 22,694 elements which was 272 x 144 studs (85.4 x 45.3 inches) and was by far one of the largest projects in LEGO CUUSOO/Ideas history.

On the official comments for passing 5,000 supporters, LEGO stated that the project should be revised as a smaller model to be considered as an official set since there was pretty much no way LEGO could produce a 22,000 brick set. The project was revised to reduce the size of the Helicarrier. The new dimensions are 47.2 x 27.7 inches and consists of 6,700 elements.

The Avengers Helicarrier is the first project to reach the Third 2014 LEGO Review Stage and it also holds the distinction of being the first project to reach 10,000 supporters after LEGO CUUSOO become LEGO Ideas. Congratulations to Yo-Sub Joo for this achievement.

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Blocks Magazine Will be Available at US Barnes & Noble Stores

Blocks Magazine

The highly popular Blocks LEGO magazine which was first released a few months ago in the UK will now make its way to the US. They have just announced on their Facebook Page that Barnes and Noble stores will be stocking the magazine.

Before, we could purchase online and ship it over here but at pretty expensive shipping costs. Now that we can purchase the magazine locally, we don’t have to worry about that. Also, the first issue has been sold out at a majority of the stores in the UK so clearly there is a market for the magazine. Whether or not it will be the same here for the US remains to be seen but I look forward to reading it if I can find a copy.

There’s still no word yet on when Blocks magazine will be available at Barnes & Noble or how much it will go for at this time. More details as they come.

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LEGO Star Wars The New Yoda Chronicles App Now Available

LEGO Star Wars The New Yoda Chronicles App

If you want a new game to play on your smartphone or tablet, there’s a new LEGO game that you may want to try out. LEGO Star Wars The New Yoda Chronicles is a new FREE game released by Amuzo and LEGO that continues the story of The Yoda Chronicles. You can download the game on Google Play and on iTunes.

Choose your side and join the battle in LEGO® Star Wars™ The New Yoda Chronicles!

Collect the Holocrons to defeat your enemy and take control of the galaxy in a series of fast-paced, action packed mini games. Is your destiny to dominate the Galaxy with Darth Vader™ or become a Jedi alongside Grand Master Yoda?

• Quest with Yoda™ or Darth Vader™ to discover your destiny
• Collect the Holocrons to save the day or crush the rebellion once and for all
• Run, shoot, jump and fly through the LEGO® Star Wars™ universe in style
• Battle with lightsabers in Kashyyyk and base jump the pits of Utapau
• Take down Star Destroyers, defeat the AT-AT Walkers and dogfight in space
• Includes 8 action packed MiniFigure levels and 4 epic Space Battles all in one
• Featuring 24 iconic LEGO® Star Wars™ MiniFigures and over 12 awesome Vehicles
• Sign in with LEGO ID to make your victories count on LEGO.COM/StarWars
• Come back soon for 4 NEW MiniFigure levels and 2 NEW Starship Battles
May the Force be with you!

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Nathan Sawaya’s The Art of the Brick Exhibition Coming to London

We all know about Nathan Sawaya and his LEGO exhibitions that have taken place around the world. I have been notified that The Art of the Brick is coming to London. Nathan Sawaya’s popular exhibition which features over 80 art sculptures using more than a million LEGO bricks is now coming to The Old Truman Brewery from September 26 to January 4.

Nathan’s other exhibitions in New York, Los Angeles, Melbourne, Shanghai and Singapore have already attracted millions of visitors and now London gets a chance to experience it as well.

Visitors can see Nathan’s interpretations of some of the world’s most famous artworks including Leonardo Da Vinci’s Mona Lisa, the Venus de Milo and Johannes Vermeer’s Girl with a Pearl Earring.

Tickets are now available at http://artofthebrick.co.uk/.

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LEGO Becomes World’s Biggest Toymaker

LEGO has finally topped Mattel as the world’s biggest toymaker according to The Financial Times. Sales were up by 11% from the previous year which was boosted by the popularity of The LEGO Movie. The company posted revenues of DKK11.5bn ($2.03bn) in the first half of this year compared to Mattel’s $2.01bn over the same timeframe. The net profit for the first half of 2014 was DKK2.7m vs DKK2.3m in the first half of 2013.

LEGO was also the world’s most profitable toymaker which turned plastic costing from $1 a kilo to bricks that sell for about $75 a kilo.

In addition, LEGO also had growth of more than 50% in the first half in China where the new Shanghai office and factory helped bring products to the customers in the region.

FT also notes that about 60% of The LEGO Group’s sales are still to come the rest of the year, mostly around the weeks leading up to Christmas. With all the new exclusive sets coming out in the few months like Santa’s Workshop (10245) and the UCS Slave I (76060), there are a lot of holiday gifts to choose from.

LEGO CFO John Goodwin also confirms that the LEGO Ninjago movie will be coming out in 2016 like we reported before.

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LEGO Toys R Us Bricktober 2014 Mini Modulars Revealed

LEGO Bricktober 2014

The new Toys R Us Bricktober promotions for this year have been revealed on LEGO’s database. During the month of October at Toys R Us, there will be some cool LEGO Mini Modular sets given out as part of their Bricktober 2014 promotions. For each week of October, there will be a different set given out to customers who make a minimum purchase. There’s no word yet on how much you have to spend to get them as of this time.

Each of the Mini Modulars measures 6×8 in dimension and also comes with two vehicles. The Mini Modular buildings include a Theater (41080), Pizza Place (41081), Fire Station (41082), and a Town Hall (41083). You can check out the instructions for the Toys R Us Bricktober 2014 Mini Modular sets below.

LEGO Bricktober 2014 – Theater (41080)

LEGO Bricktober 2014 - Theater (41080)

LEGO Bricktober 2014 – Pizza Place (41081)

LEGO Bricktober 2014 - Pizza Place (41081)

LEGO Bricktober 2014 – Fire Station (41082)

LEGO Bricktober 2014 - Fire Station (40182)

LEGO Bricktober 2014 – Town Hall (41083)

LEGO Bricktober 2014 - Town Hall (40183)

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LEGO Jurassic World Video Game in the Works?

According to JurassicWorld.org, in addition to the LEGO Jurassic World sets that we reported on last week, there are also plans for a LEGO Jurassic World video game possibly by popular LEGO game publisher TT Games. There’s no other details at this time but we can assume that the game will follow the storyline of the film much like in The LEGO Movie video game. It would be really cool if all four movies in the Jurassic Park franchise would get the LEGO treatment but we’ll see what happens.

As we all know, TT Games has made a number of great LEGO video games in the past as well as the upcoming LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham so adding another one to the list isn’t too far-fetched. More details about this as they become available.

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LEGO Remote-Controlled Batpod by Sariel

You may have heard of Sariel and all of the cool LEGO remote control vehicles that he creates. Well, he’s back and this time he has created the Batpod from The Dark Knight movie. The tires that he used are from the new LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes The Tumbler (76023). He also added some Lifelites LEDs in the front cannons. The coolest feature is probably the remote control aspect of it. To add some more authenticity to the vehicle, Sariel added the Batman Ultrabuild (4526) figure to ride it. Check out how Sariel created the Batpod as well as more pictures of the vehicle over on his site.

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LEGO Store September 2014 Monthly Mini Build Event Racing Plane (40102) Review

LEGO Store September 2014 Monthly Mini Build Event

Today is the first Tuesday of the month so that means the September 2014 Monthly Mini Build event at the LEGO Stores took place. This month’s build is the the Racing Plane (40102). As usual, families were waiting for their turn to build the set. Like last month, kids could etiher take the set home or build inside the store.

The Racing Plane is a pretty simple to create. It contains 37 pieces and in addition to the plane, you also get a little stand with a flagpole and a plant. There’s nothing much to the set but it seemed that a lot of kids really enjoyed building it.

A special thanks to all the new people I met today and a continued thanks to the awesome staff working there who continues to spread the word about this little blog.

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LEGO Store September 2014 Monthly Mini Build Event Racing Plane (40102)

LEGO Store September 2014 Monthly Mini Build Event

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A Young Boy’s LEGO Wish

Usually we report on LEGO news and do reviews but there are times when we have to take a step back and look at life itself and how short it can be for some. I’ve was recently emailed by someone named Alana who runs the blog, “Growing My Way Out” and she informed me about a post about a young boy named Dylan.

Dylan has been real sick and unfortunately, he has been given only a few months to live. One of his “bucket list” items is to be buried in a coffin built of LEGO bricks.

To spread the word about Dylan, Alana also posted on Reddit and has gained a lot of traction the past day or so. A user by the named of WikeTheWizard is a former LEGOLAND Master Model Builder and a current professional LEGO artist and he has volunteered to help out with Dylan’s wish if they can get the resources in time. After doing a little bit of research, WikeTheWizard is actually Brandon Wike and who is currently working at LEGOLAND California. From what I can see on the Reddit thread, the community is supporting Brandon and is doing what they can to help out with Dylan’s wish.

If you are able to help out, you can donate on PayPal to help the family with the various costs. It was also mentioned that Dylan lives in the 65401 zip code (Rolla, Missouri) so if you are in the area, you can probably help out locally as well. If you can’t … Continue

LEGO Star Wars UCS Slave I (76060) Revealed

LEGO Star Wars UCS Slave I (76060)

Just2Good on YouTube has revealed images of the new LEGO Star Wars UCS Slave I (76060). We’ve been reporting that this was the set that has been rumored and now we finally get to see some of the images of it.

More images will be revealed on Eurobricks but from what we can see so far, there will be four minifigures and the Carbonite Han piece. It will have 1996 pieces and will retail for $199.99 as reported on BrickPicker a few months ago.

Some details that can be seen is the new arm printing that Boba Fett has as well as the Bespin Guard minifigure. The box does have the Ultimate Collector’s Series badge on the bottom left corner so it will indeed be an UCS set, much like what the Sandcrawler (79059) has.

Now we just have to wait for the rest of the images as well as the official LEGO press release for more details of the UCS Slave I but in the meantime, check out some of the images below. My guess is that the set will be revealed on October 6th, according to the store calendar.

LEGO Star Wars UCS Slave I (76060)

LEGO Star Wars UCS Slave I (76060)

LEGO Star Wars UCS Slave I (76060)

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Eurobricks New York Comic Con 2014 Ticket Contest

It seems that something really big is about to go down at New York Comic Con 2014 next month. LEGO will be holding a special panel there and to announce a new LEGO theme and they are providing various LEGO communities tickets to give away. Last week, BZPower started their contest to give their tickets away, which ends on Sunday, September 7th and now Eurobricks has some to give away as well.

They have 3 pairs of tickets to give away for the October 9th event. The ticket will get you into the convention and the panel but there are some requirements that you have to uphold as well. Read all of their rules of the contest in the post here.

Like we mentioned before, there could be a number of themes that could potentially be revealed at New York Comic Con. There was speculation that it could be the return of LEGO BIONICLE because when BZPower started their contest, it was assumed that since they were a BIONICLE centered site. My personal guesses were either the LEGO Jurassic World or the LEGO Minecraft minifigure scale sets. Other themes that readers have guessed on our Facebook Page were the Elves and the Pirates sets which also could be good possibilities. The last guess is the Supercars sets which is for the rumored LEGO Top Gear theme.

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LEGO Seasonal Halloween Bat (40090) Review

A few days ago, we reported that a new LEGO Seasonal set would be appearing in stores for the upcoming Halloween season, the Halloween Bat (40090). Like with the previous holiday sets from earlier this year like the Valentine’s Day Teddy Bear (40085) and the Easter Bunny (40086), LEGO has released these cute little creatures to mark the particular occasion. This set contains 156 pieces and retails for $9.99 for a very nice $0.06/piece.

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LEGO Seasonal Halloween Bat (40090)

The box contains two un-numbered bags and a small instructions booklet. The Halloween Bat is pretty easy to build with some typical building techniques. On the back of the instructions booklet, you can also see the Seasonal Thanksgiving Turkey (40091) set that should be coming out in a month or so.

LEGO Seasonal Halloween Bat (40090)

There is some articulation in the wings and the feet. The wings have a nice folding effect that allows it to hold the included brick-built pumpkin if it so desires.

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Throughout this year, I’ve really like these little seasonal sets and the Halloween Bat (40090) isn’t an exception. It’s a nice addition to my current cast of seasonal characters. The set is now available at various LEGO Brand Stores as well as on Shop@Home but the once in stores sometimes sell out pretty fast.

On a side note, I did see a couple of the Easter Bunny sets on clearance today at my LEGO Store in Fashion Valley so if you’re still looking for one, you can now get it cheaper than the normal retail price.

LEGO Seasonal Halloween Bat (40090)

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LEGO Ninjago Music Video Contest

If you’ve ever wanted to be in an official music video, you may have your chance now. The Fold, who plays the various LEGO Ninjago theme songs, is giving fans an opportunity to be in their latest video called “Spinnin’ Out in Color” which comes out this Friday, September 5th.

All you have to do is to make a short video clip of yourself wearing a plain colored t-shirt of your favorite ninja while spinning. Record yourself or have someone record you using a digital camera or smartphone and upload to YouTube or another video hosting site. Send the URL of the video clip to [email protected] with the words “My Video” in the subject line. The deadline to enter is this Wednesday, September 3rd. Check out the announcement video below.

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LEGO Classic Spaceman Minifigure (5002812) Promo Review

Today starts the month of September and that means we finally get the LEGO Classic Spaceman Minifigure (5002812) promotion that the Europeans had a few months ago. In recent months, it appears that LEGO has been focusing more on classic Space sets like the Exo Suit (21109) and Benny’s Spaceship (70816) and this little promo set just adds to it. The set contains 19 pieces and is free with purchases of $99 or more.

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Box

Unlike other LEGO promotions, the box for the Classic Space Minifigure is made of a matte-like packaging material with a stud design all around. On either side of the box, there is a classic LEGO Systems logo which has a cool nostalgic feel to it.

LEGO Classic Spaceman Minifigure (5002812)

The box opens up by sliding out the tray from the right side which shows the contents of the set: an instruction booklet and sealed bag of pieces. The tray itself also has the Classic Space logo.

LEGO Classic Spaceman Minifigure (5002812)

LEGO Classic Spaceman Minifigure (5002812)

Instructions Booklet

The actual instructions in the booklet are just two pages to show how to put together the spaceman and the robot. The rest of the pages is a timeline from the last 38 years of LEGO Space sets as well as some of the Space minifigures. A majority of the Space-themed sets have been well represented on the timeline.

LEGO Classic Spaceman Minifigure (5002812)

LEGO Classic Spaceman Minifigure (5002812)

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LEGO Collectible Minifigures Series 12 (71007) Box Distribution

LEGO Collectible Minifigures Series 12 (71007)

WhiteFang at Eurobricks has posted his review of the Series 12 LEGO Collectible Minifigures (71007) and as usual, he has done a fantastic job on the details including the distribution of each minifigure in a full box.

LEGO has finally gone back to three complete sets of 16 minifigures per box which means that it’s a little easier to find every one.

3 Genie Girls
3 Spooky Girls
3 Hun Warriors
3 Fairytale Princesses
4 Wizards
3 Lifeguards
3 Prospectors
3 Jesters
4 Battle Goddesses
4 Dino Trackers
4 Piggy Guys
4 Pizza Delivery Guys
4 Rock Stars
5 Video Game Guys
5 Space Miners
5 Swashbucklers

I’ll be doing my own review once I am able to collect every minifigure. If you’re trying to collect them, I’m going to be at the Fashion Valley LEGO Store on when they open to feel through the packets so if you have some time, feel free to swing by and I can probably help you out.

LEGO Collectible Minifigures Series 12 (71007) will be available at LEGO Stores on October 1st and probably a little earlier at some retails such Toys R Us, Walmart, and Target. Again, they will retail for $3.99 each.

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LEGO September 2014 Products and Promotions Now Available

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September is here and that means there are new products and promotions going on at LEGO Stores and on Shop@Home. First is the LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes The Tumbler (76023) is now available. Over on Shop@Home, they are currently out of stock but as of this writing, they are expected to ship by September 8th.

Also, the LEGO Star Wars (75056), LEGO City (60063), and LEGO Friends (41040) 2014 Advent Calendars are now available.

One of the cool promotions is the free exclusive LEGO Creator Classic Spaceman Minifigure set (5002812) with purchases of $99 or more. The offer is valid from September 1-14, while supplies last.

The other free promo is the LEGO Legends of Chima Worriz’ Fire Bike (30265) with purchases of $50 or more. This offer is a continuation from August until September 14, while supplies last.

Finally from September 17-30, LEGO VIP Members will get early access to the LEGO Creator Santa’s Workshop (10245).

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LEGO Ideas The Hubble Space Telescope Achieves 10,000 Supporters

The Hubble Space Telescope by GRusso is the latest project to get 10,000 supporters on LEGO Ideas. It barely made the deadline to reach the Second Review Stage for 2014. With the recent popularity of science-type projects for LEGO fans such as the Research Institute, it’s cool to see another project join the ranks of projects to achieve 10,000 supporters.

It now joins the Assault on Wayne Manor, Invisible Hand, X-Men: X-Mansion, LEGO Lightsabers, UCS All Terrain Armoured Transport, WALL•E, and The Ghostbusters Firehouse Headquarters as the projects that will be reviewed by the LEGO Jury.

Also, the results of the first 2014 LEGO Review Stage should be coming very soon so we’ll get to see if either the LEGO Bird Project, Modular Apple Store, BTTF – Jules Verne Train, Doctor Who, The Big Bang Theory, or Doctor Who and Companions will become an official LEGO set.

Congratulations to GRusso for this achievement!

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LEGO October 2014 Store Calendar Promos & Events

LEGO October 2014 Store Calendar

September isn’t even here yet but LEGO already has the October 2014 Store Calendar available and there are some cool promotions that you may want to know about. As we reported before, the biggest thing happening is the return of Double VIP Points. During the whole month of October, you can earn $5 for every $50 you spend.

The next promotion is the Free Exclusive Holiday Set (40106) with purchases of $99 or more. The first of two holiday set this year features two elf minifigures in a workshop. It’ll go great with the LEGO Creator Winter Village Santa’s Workshop (10245) which will be from September 17-30 for VIP members or October 1 for the general public. November will have set 2/2 and it will be a Winter Skating Scene.

LEGO October 2014 Store Calendar - Holiday Set

Other notable things on the October 2014 Store Calendar includes:

  • LEGO Collectible Minifigures Series 12 (71007) will be available on October 1st.
  • On October 6th, LEGO will be revealing the next exclusvie set. Speculation is that it will be the LEGO Star Wars UCS Slave I or the LEGO Creator Detective Agency Modular which we reported on yesterday.
  • The Monthly Mini Model Build is a Frankenstein which is a fan-created model.
  • Starting on October 6th, there will be a LEGO City Racing Event at the LEGO Store.
  • The LEGO Club Meeting on October 18 and 25 is a LEGO Star Wars one and the t-shirt features a Sandtrooper on a dewback.
  • From October 20-26, there is a LEGO Friends Jungle Animal search and find at the
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LEGO Godzilla T-Shirt Available on ShirtPunch Today

It’s a new day and there’s a new LEGO t-shirt for sale. Today, we have a LEGO Godzilla inspired shirt designed by meleeninja on ShirtPunch for only $10. Godzilla is created with a number of different types of LEGO bricks put togther. Even the word “Gojira” is written out with bricks. Like all of these t-shirt sites we feature, you have 24 hours to purchase and sales using our link help support our site.

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LEGO Creator Detective Agency Modular Rumored for Jan 2015

There’s some interesting news coming out of the Brickset Forums today. A member by the name of Paperballpark has posted that he has reliable information about the new LEGO Creator Modular set. They said that it would be a Detective Agency which is a very interesting addition to the modular sub-theme. It would retail for £132.99 and will be available on January 1st, 2015.

This rumor has been floating around various LEGO forums for a few months now but this is the first time that someone has concrete information about the Detective Agency. It’ll be very interesting to see how LEGO has pulled this off. If this rumor is true, how excited are you for this new modular building?

**Note: The image above does not show the Detective Agency.**

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LEGO Classic Space/Batman T-Shirt on Ript Apparel

Ript Apparel has a really cool LEGO t-shirt offering today which features the Classic Space logo combined with Batman’s Batwing. Another cool thing with the shirt is that it has a glow-in-the-dark ink so you can show off the shirt at night as well. The shirt starts at $10 and is on sale for 24 hours, which has about 20 hours left as of this writing. You usually don’t see shirts with glow-in-the-dark in at this price so this is a pretty good deal.

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LEGO Minecraft Minifigure Scale Sets Official Box Images

I guess the cat’s out of the bag now since everyone is posting about this. I saw the images this morning but held off posted them in case there’s some kind of embargo going on with the sets. The official images of the boxes for the new LEGO Minecraft minifigure scale sets are now available from Brickshop.nl. There’s not much information of the sets but as least you see what they look like. There’s also a chance that these sets could be announced at New York Comic Con 2014.

The Cave (21113)

LEGO Minecraft - The Cave (21113)

The Farm (21114)

LEGO Minecraft - The Farm (21114)

The First Night (21115)

LEGO Minecraft - The First Night (21115)

Creative Box (21116)

LEGO Minecraft - Creative Box (21116)

The Ender Dragon (21117)

LEGO Minecraft - The Ender Dragon (21117)

The Mine (21118)

LEGO Minecraft - The Mine (21118)

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LEGO Star Wars: The Dark Side Now Available on Amazon

The new LEGO Star Wars: The Dark Side book by DK Publishing is now available for purchase on Amazon. Technically, the release date was September 1st but Amazon has decided to take orders a few days early. Also included with the book is the exclusive Emperor Palpatine minifigure. As of this post, the price is $11.04 which is 35% off the list price and is eligible for Prime shipping.

Journey to the dark side of a galaxy far, far away and meet the LEGO® Star Wars minifigure members of the ruthless Imperial Army in LEGO Star Wars: The Dark Side!

Witness Darth Vader battling Obi-Wan Kenobi and Luke Skywalker, meet the Sith and all of Darth Vader’s minifigure subjects, and explore the Death Star and all of the Sith starships. Turn the pages to find facts and information about your favorite LEGO Star Wars minifigures and vehicles from the dark side in action-packed situations and discover everything there is to know about the legendary Darth Vader.

With new and exciting photography and an evil exclusive minifigure, LEGO Star Wars: The Dark Side will have you questioning on which side your allegiances lie.

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LEGO Announcing New Theme at New York Comic Con 2014

BZPower has reported at New York Comic Con 2014, LEGO will be having a panel and they’ve asked people to “take part in a very special event where a brand new LEGO Theme will be announced.” A brand new LEGO theme? There are a few possible ideas what they could be with all the recent LEGO 2015 news. The first possibility is the new LEGO Jurassic World sets that will be based on the upcoming movie starring Chris Pratt. According to reports, there would be five sets in the wave.

The next possible theme that LEGO could be revealing at NYCC is the “Elves” theme which was reported to be a fantasy-typed theme that would include mini-dolls.

The third LEGO theme that could be revealed is LEGO Top Gear. Last year the people at Top Gear asked people to do a survey to guage the audience if they wanted to see vehicles from the popular TV show in LEGO form. It was recently revealed that a list of Supercars would be coming out next year and it may indeed be the Top Gear theme.

Finally, we have a return of an old theme but could be new to people that have just gotten into LEGO and that is BIONICLE. The theme hasn’t been around since 2010 but it was very popular among kids and AFOLs when it was.

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STUDS Builder Trading Cards Series 1 Available on Sept 10

Coming off our run of recent 2015 LEGO news, it’s time to get hit up on some news within the LEGO community. Brandon Griffith has announced that Series 1 of the STUDS Builder Trading Cards will be available on September 10th.

If you remember, Brandon did a KickStarter a few years ago and the project got enough funding to create the cards. The cards themselves are your typical glossy cards which features a series of profiles of people in the LEGO community who create some very cool art. If you’re a fan of LEGO, you’ve probably heard of the names of these people including Bruce Lowell, Iain Heath, and Nathan Sawaya, just to name a few.

It looks like a there will be a number of products that will be available on BrickStuds.com including the folowing:

  • STUDS Packs: Each STUDS Pack includes 8 trading cards and 1 Brickforge element. Look for rare chase cards including: Artist Autograph Cards, Custom Fig Cards, and Sketch Cards!
  • STUDS Box: Each STUDS Box includes 28 Packs
  • STUDS Factory Set: The STUDS Factory set includes the 96 card base set plus 9 poster card set
  • STUDS Series 1 Binder

Series 1 of the STUDS trading cards will be very limited so once they sell out, that’s it. If you haven’t seen the cards before, check out my early review of some of the cards that I got from Brandon while at SDCC a few years back.

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LEGO TECHNIC 2015 Rumored Set List

We’re almost getting to the end of the 2015 LEGO set news but before we end, we have a list of LEGO TECHNIC sets courtesy of Ghostmind on Eurobricks. Pricing in New Zealand Dollars again are from CM4Sci and David. I’m not into TECHNIC sets that much the 24 Hours Race Car, aka 24 Hours of Le Mans, look very promising and could possibly use the new tires from The Tumbler (76023).

Compact Tracked Loader (42032) – 29.99
Record Breaker (42033) – 34.99
Quad Bike (42034) – 34.99
Mining Truck (42035) – 39.99
Street Motorcycle (42036) – 59.99
Formula Off-Roader (42037) – 99.99
Arctic Truck (42038) – 139.99
24 Hours Race Car (42039) – 199.99

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LEGO Friends 2015 Rumored Set List

Just2Good on Eurobricks has posted a list of the new 2015 LEGO Friends sets with CM4Sci and David providing the New Zealand Dollar prices. Adjust the pricing to your country’s currency to get an idea of how much the sets would retail for.

Heartlake City is getting bigger with some new and interesting buildings next year including the pizzeria and the lighthouse. It’ll be interesting to see how LEGO creates the hot air balloon set. Some of these sets could already been seen in previously posted images (see below).

Bunny & Babies (41085) – 9.99
Mobile Pet Care (41086)
Rabbit Mother with Babies (41087)
Puppy Training (41088) – 9.99
Foal Care Stable (41089) – 9.99
Olivia’s Garden Pool (41090) – 19.99
Mia’s Sports Car (41091) – 24.99
Stephanie’s Pizzeria (41092) – 19.99
Heartlake Hair Salon (41093) – 59.99
Heartlake Lighthouse (41094) – 79.99
Emma’s Family House (41095) – 119.99
Heartlake Hot Air Balloon (41097) – 59.99
Friends Animals Series 6 (41162)

Vet Ambulance – 17.99
Vet Clinic – 39.99

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LEGO Star Wars 2015 Rumored Set List (Updated)

LEGO Star Wars fans, it’s your turn to get in on the fun. We previously posted a list from Jedi News but it looks like there are some other sets that weren’t listed before. Ghostmind on Eurobricks has posted the list of the 2015 LEGO Star Wars sets which confirms what we posted before. Prices in New Zealand Dollars courtesy of CM4Sci and David.

Microfighters
ARC-170 Starfighter (75072) – 17.99
Vulture Droid (75073) – 17.99
Snowspeeder (75054) – 17.99
AT-AT (75075) – 17.99
Republic Gunship (75076) – 17.99
Homing Spider Droid (75077) – 17.99

Rebels
Imperial Troop Transport (75078) – 24.99
TIE Advanced Prototype (75082) – 79.99
AT-DP (75083) – 99.99
Wookie Gunship (75084) – 129.99
Ezras Speeder Bike (75090) – 49.99

System Sets
Shadow Troopers (75079) – 24.99
AAT (75080) – 49.99
T-16 Skyhopper (75081) – 49.99
Hailfire Droid (75085)
Anakin’s Custom Jedi Starfighter (75087)
Geonosis Troopers (75089) – 24.99

Senate Commando Troopers (75088?)- 24.99

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LEGO Disney Princess 2015 Rumored Set List

Just2Good on Eurobricks has found a list of some new 2015 LEGO Disney Princess sets. Yes, LEGO has continued with the popular theme that started last year with more princesses from other Disney movies including Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, and wait for it, Frozen! Check out the list of the sets below. Again, they are loosely translated but the names seem accurate enough. The prices listed are in New Zealand Dollars. So who’s excited to see Frozen get the LEGO treatment?

**Updated with US comparable prices.**

Sleeping Beauty’s Royal Bedroom (41060) – 24.99/$12.99
Jasmine’s Exotic Palace (41061) – 39.99/$19.99
Elsa’s Sparkling Ice Castle (41062) – 69.99/$34.99
Ariel’s Undersea Palace (41063) – 99.99/$79.99

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LEGO Ultra Agents 2015 Rumored Set List

Earlier this year, I reviewed the LEGO Ultra Agents Google Play App and mentioned that there could be another wave the the sets coming in the future and it may seem that is true. Mesonak on Eurobricks has posted a list of the new 2015 LEGO Ultra Agents sets which come from Swiss shopping site Max Bersinger AG. Again, the sets are loosely translated but you get an idea what is coming next year. NZD prices come from CM4Sci and David Thomsen.

Spyclops Infiltration (70166) – 17.99
Invizable Gold Getaway (70167) – 39.99
Drillex Diamond Job (70168) – 59.99
Agent Stealth Patrol (70169) – 89.99
UltraCopter vs. AntiMatter (70170) – 119.99

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LEGO Ninjago 2015 Rumored Set List

It’s a new day and there’s more new information about sets that are coming out in 2015. In this post we have the LEGO Ninjago sets. The Three Virtues has found a list of the new sets and CM4Sci has confirmed the list with some New Zealand pricing. These are also loosely translated names so things could change.

If you’ve been watching Ninjago: Rebooted, you would know that the Anacondrai is back and are one of the main antagonists in the show. Also looking at the sets, it looks like we’ll be getting the new Titanium Ninja, aka Zane. That could be wrong but we’ll see.

Anacondrai Crusher (70745) – 39.99
Anacondrai Copter Attack (70746) – 49.99
Cole’s Boulder Blaster (70747) – 49.99
Titanium Dragon (70748) – 79.99
Temple of Anacondrai (70749) – 99.99
Mobile Ninja Base (70750)
Unknown Set (70751)
Jungle Trap (70752) – 12.99
Lava Falls (70753) – 14.99
Jay’s ElectroMech (70754) – 29.99
Lloyd’s Jungle Raider (70755) – 39.99

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New LEGO Elves Line Coming in 2015

It seems that I’ve missed a whole new LEGO theme that is coming out in 2015. David Thomsen on Eurobricks has revealed a list of theme dedicated to Elves. It has nothing to do with the existing LEGO Castle theme but something aimed towards younger girls. It also looks like that mini-dolls will be included in the sets much like the Friends and Disney Princess lines. Prices are in New Zealand Dollars.

**Updated the list with dollar pricing.**

Aira’s Creative Workshop (41071) – $19.99
Naida’s Spa Secret (41072) – 39.99
Naida’s Adventure Ship (41073) – This set was missing from David’s list, so this one is up in the air.
Azari & The Magic Bakery (41074) – $29.99
Treetop Hideaway (41075) – $59.99
Farran & The Crystal Hollow (41076) – $14.99

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LEGO DUPLO & Juniors 2015 Rumored Set List

        

Last but not least, CM4Sci over on Eurobricks has given some details, from “David Thomsen” of course, of the 2015 LEGO DUPLO and Juniors sets. It also looks like there will be some new baseplates. There’s no mentioning if they are some new sizes or what but there is a sand colored baseplate listed. Check out the sets below and again keep in mind that the pricing is in new Zealand Dollars.

Thanks for keeping up with all the news we pumped out today. Hope it got you guys somewhat excited for what will be coming out next year. I’m sure there will be plenty more details for these sets including images in the near future so stay tuned.

DUPLO

Ice Cream Van – 24.99
My First Tractor – 24.99
Rally Car – 24.99
Airport – 39.99
Cafe – 39.99
My First Farm – 39.99
My First Playhouse – 39.99
Creative Building Box – 49.99
Sofia the 1st Royal Stable – 39.99
Sofia the 1st Royal Castle – 99.99

Juniors
Beach Trip – 19.99
Pirate Treasure Hunt – 19.99
Garbage Truck – 39.99
Fire Suitcase – 49.99
Supermarket Suitcase – 49.99

Misc.
Classic Green Baseplate – 12.99
Classic Sand Baseplate – 12.99
Classic Grey Baseplate – 24.99
Creative Bricks – 29.99
Creative Supplement – 34.99
Creative Supplement Bright – 34.99
Creative Building Box – 49.99
Creative Brick Box Medium – 59.99
Creative Brick Box Large – 89.99

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LEGO City 2015 Rumored Set List Part 3

LEGO City also gets a turn in the rumor mill for 2015 sets. CM4Sci on Eurobricks has yet again given a list of some 2015 sets which originated from “David Thomsen.” The sets given today are in addition to some sets that were rumored here and here. A couple of them seem to match up so there’s some credibility there. Keep in mind the prices listed are in New Zealand Dollars.

Police
ATV Patrol (60065) – 9.99
Swamp Police Starter set (60066) – 19.99
Helicopter Pursuit (60067) – 59.99
Crooks Hideout (60068) – 99.99
Swamp Police Station (60069) – 119.99

Construction
Demolition Starter Kit (60072) – 19.99
Service Truck (60073) – 39.99
Bulldozer (60074) – 59.99
Excavator & Truck (60075) – 69.99
Demolition Site (60076) – 119.99

Great Vehicles
Pickup Tow Truck (60081) – 39.99
Dune Buggy Trailer (60082) – 39.99
Snowplow Truck (60083) – 39.99
Racing Bike Transporter (60084) – 39.99
4×4 with Powerboat (60085) – 49.99
Fire Starter Kit (60088) – 19.99

LEGO City Starter set – 49.99

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More LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2015 Details Surfaces

Little bits of information for the 2015 LEGO Marvel Super Heroes sets have been recently revealed by members of the Eurobricks community. First, LegoBatman55 has reported that he has seen the 2015 Marvel sets but a few members are somewhat skeptical of that information and called shenanigans. First, they mention that there are five Avengers sets, two Ultimate Spider-man sets, and three Ant-Man sets. They also claim that they have seen the minifigures.

I saw Five avengers sets, Two Ultimate spider-man sets and Three ant-man sets. well i can’t make out much but i saw Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, a new Spider-man and one of the minifigures had a yellow cape so i assume its Vision. some new villains Ultron, Baron Von Strucker and some new spider-man villains that i could not make out. i did not see the ant-man ones, but they said there is three ant-man sets. there mite be more spider-man sets because i only saw two and another thing i did not see the DC sets only Marvel

The figures for the Avengers 2015 sets looks like Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, Vision, Ultron, Baron Von Strucker, Iron Man, Hulk, Captain America, Thor, Hawkeye, Black Widow, i could not tell what the spider-man figures were but there is a new Spider-Man figure Design. The Spider-man sets will most likely come out in the summer

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More LEGO Jurassic World Information Surfaces

LEGO Jurassic World gets in on the fun today as well. CM4Sci on Eurobricks has provided a list of of placeholder sets with pricing in New Zealand Dollars. This information pretty much coincides with the report that did a few days ago when Eurobricks memeber Hulk_Smash has seen some preliminary images of the sets. As you can see from the NZD prices, they are some fairly expensive sets which could also mean that the sets could be fairly large as well. What do you guys think these sets could be?

PT IP B 1 – 49.99/$19.99
PT IP B 2 – 79.99/$39.99
PT IP B 3 – 109.99/$39.99
PT IP B 4 – 149.99/$69.99
PT IP B 5 – 219.99/$119.99

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LEGO Creator 2015 Rumored Set List

Has all of the LEGO 2015 news today exhausted you yet? If not, here’s some more. CM4Sci on Eurobricks has reported a list of some rumored LEGO Creator 2015 sets. Same as usual, the information is from “David Thomsen” and the pricing is in NZD.

There’s nothing too special about these sets but one observation is the Toy & Grocery Shop that is listed will probably be like the Bike Shop & Café (31026) where you get a couple of small modular buildings.

Blue Racer (31027) – 9.99
Sea Plane (31028) – 9.99
Cargo Helicopter (31029) – 19.99
Red Go-Kart (31030) – 19.99
Rainforest Animals (31031)
Red Creatures (30132)
Vehicle Transporter (30133) – 39.99
Future Flyer (30134)
Beach Hut (30135) – 49.99
Toy & Grocery Shop (30136) – 69.99

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LEGO Legends of Chima 2015 Rumored Set List

The news just keeps coming with the 2015 sets and as you can see, this post is about the LEGO Legends of Chima. CM4Sci on Eurobricks has given a list of some of the sets that are rumored to be coming out in 2015. What’s interesting about this wave is the different Tribe Packs that are listed which may suggest they are some sort of battle packs/army builders. This wave continues with the current Fire vs Ice plot line.

Again, this info is from “David Thomsen” and the pricing is in NZD.

Strainor’s Saber Cycle (70220) – 29.99
Flinx’s Ultimate Phoenix (70221) – 39.99
Tormak’s Shadow Blazer (70222) – 59.99
Icebite’s Claw Driller (70223) – 79.99
Tiger’s Mobile Command (70224) – 119.99
Cragger’s Croc-Copter (70225)
Mammoth Ice Base (70226)
Bladvic’s Bear Mech (70227)
Lion Tribe Pack (70229) – 19.99
Ice Bear Tribe Pack (70230) – 19.99
Crocodile Tribe Pack (70231) – 19.99
Saber-tooth Tiger Tribe Pack (70232) – 19.99

PT 6 – 79.99
PT 7 – 119.99

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LEGO Top Gear Sets Coming in 2015?

Remember last year when we reported that Top Gear asked random people to take a survey on possibly bringing vehicles from the show into LEGO form? We doubted it but a new report from CM4Sci over on Eurobricks may ease my doubts just a little.

He has posted a list of “Super Car” sets, again from David Thomsen, which makes it seem that a LEGO Top Gear theme could be happening in 2015. If not, they may just be more Creator sets or maybe TECHNIC sets based on those supercars. The pricing is in New Zealand Dollars so USD will be a little lower than what is shown below. Again, take this information as rumors but it may seem that these are legit. Another question is “Who is David Thomsen?”

La Ferrari (75899) – 24.99/$20
458 Italia GT2 (75908) – 24.99/$20
McLaren P1 (75909) – 24.99/$20
Porsche 918 Spyder (75910) – 24.99/$20
McLaren Mercedes Pit Stop (75911) – 69.99/$60
Porsche 911 GT Finish Line (75912) – 99.99/$80
T & F14 Ferrari Truck (75913) – 179.99/$150

**Note: The image above was from the Top Gear survey from last year and NOT the rumored sets reported.**

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Another Wave of LEGO The Simpsons Minifigures Coming in 2015?

LEGO The Simpsons Series Collectible Minifigures (71005)

Okay this is some very unexpected news but CM4Sci over at Eurobricks has reported there will be another wave of LEGO The Simpsons Minifigures (71009) coming out in 2015! This piece of news comes from someone named David Thomsen who was the same person that revealed the list of the 2015 LEGO Pirates sets. The price given is 4.99 NZD but will probably stay at $3.99 for us here in the States. So who is excited for another wave of Simpsons minifigures and which characters would you like to see in this wave?

**Note: The above image is NOT the new one that are coming out next year. Those are the ones that are still currently in stores.**

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First Image of LEGO Star Wars Rebels Inquisitor Minifigure

Jedi News has posted in image of what appears to be the Inquisitor minifigure from the new LEGO Star Wars Rebels line. The trailer scene appeared on Disney XD showing the Inquisitor along with a few Stormtroopers escorting Ezra Bridger somewhere.

A few weeks ago, we reported on a rumored list of LEGO Star Wars 2015 sets and there will be a number of Star Wars Rebels sets in the wave. The Inquisitor minifigure will most likely be in one of these sets and my guess would be the Imperial Troop Transport (75078).

Check out the comparison of the minifigure and the animated version below to see the similarities between them. More details of the 2015 LEGO Star Wars sets as they become available.

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LEGO Collectible Minifigures Series 12 (71007) Official Images Revealed

LEGO Collectible Minifigures Series 12 (71007)

LEGO has released the official images of the Series 12 LEGO Collectible Minifigures (71007). The complete lineup includes the Battle Goddess, Dino Tracker, Fairytale Princess, Genie Girl, Hun Warrior, Jester, Lifeguard, Piggy Guy, Pizza Delivery Man, Prospector, Rock Star, Space Miner, Spooky Girl, Swashbuckler, Video Game Guy, and Wizard.

The LEGO Collectible Minifigures Series 12 (71007) will be available on October 1st for $3.99 each. These minifigures will also be available for the LEGO Minifigures Online game. There’s no word on yet on the distribution of the minifigures in each box but we can rely on WhiteFang from Eurobricks to give that information very soon.

Check out the descriptions of each minifigure here.

LEGO Collectible Minifigures Series 12 (71007) - Battle Goddess LEGO Collectible Minifigures Series 12 (71007) - Dino Tracker LEGO Collectible Minifigures Series 12 (71007) - Fairytale Princess LEGO Collectible Minifigures Series 12 (71007) - Genie Girl LEGO Collectible Minifigures Series 12 (71007) - Hun Warrior LEGO Collectible Minifigures Series 12 (71007) - Jester LEGO Collectible Minifigures Series 12 (71007) - Lifeguard LEGO Collectible Minifigures Series 12 (71007) - Piggy Guy LEGO Collectible Minifigures Series 12 (71007) - Pizza Delivery Man LEGO Collectible Minifigures Series 12 (71007) - Prospector LEGO Collectible Minifigures Series 12 (71007) - Rock Star LEGO Collectible Minifigures Series 12 (71007) - Space Miner LEGO Collectible Minifigures Series 12 (71007) - Spooky Girl LEGO Collectible Minifigures Series 12 (71007) - Swashbuckler LEGO Collectible Minifigures Series 12 (71007) - Video Game Guy LEGO Collectible Minifigures Series 12 (71007) - Wizard

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LEGO Seasonal Halloween Bat (40090) Revealed

LEGO Seasonal Halloween Bat (40090)

The holiday season is just around the corner and images of the new LEGO Seasonal sets have started to surface. Brickset has revealed the Halloween Bat (40090) which have been reported to be showing up at various LEGO Brand Stores. It contains 156 pieces and most likely will probably retail for $9.99. In the instructions booklet for the Halloween Bat shows another Seasonal set which is the Thanksgiving Turkey (40091). Both sets are similiar to the Seasonal sets that we’ve gotten earlier this year including the Valentine’s Day Teddy Bear (40085) and the Easter Bunny (40086).

LEGO Seasonal Thanksgiving Turkey (40091)

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LEGO Pirates 2015 Set List

Back in April, we reported that there will probably be a LEGO Pirates theme coming in 2015. The information came from ReBrick where they held a “Name That Ship” contest to name one of the new pirate ships.

New information coming out of Eurobricks from David Thomsen is a list of the new LEGO Pirates sets which also includes the winner of the naming contest, The Brick Bounty. He also mentions that the release date for the sets is April 2015 although that could change. There may also be some store exclusive sets that aren’t listed as well. The pricing is in New Zealand Dollars but they’ve been converted to US Dollars to give you an estimate of what they could go for.

Shipwreck Defense (70409) – 17.99 NZD/$12 USD
Soldiers’ Outpost (70410) – 39.99 NZD/$20 USD
Treasure Island (70411) – 39.99 NZD/$20 USD
Soldiers’ Fort (70412) – 59.99 NZD/$40 USD
The Brick Bounty (70413) – 179.99 NZD/$90 USD

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The Art of LEGO MINDSTORMS EV3 Programming Press Release

Earlier today, No Starch Press sent us a press release for The Art of LEGO MINDSTORMS EV3 Programming. You can also pre-order the book on Amazon. Check out the press release below:

The Art of LEGO MINDSTORMS EV3 Programming—New from No Starch Press

New book unlocks the power of the LEGO MINDSTORMS EV3 programming language

San Francisco, CA, August 26, 2014—The LEGO MINDSTORMS EV3 system makes it easy for anyone to build and control robots. LEGO’s block-based and colorful EV3 programming language is great for first-timers, but it has more powerful features than its user-friendly interface might suggest.

In the upcoming book The Art of LEGO® MINDSTORMS® EV3 Programming (No Starch Press, $34.95, 276 pp., Sept 2014, ISBN 9781593275686), software engineer Terry Griffin offers a beginner-friendly, in-depth guide to the EV3 language. An update to Griffin’s highly regarded Art of LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT-G Programming, this new book teaches readers the basic building blocks and then launches into more sophisticated programs. Readers begin by writing functions that control their robots’ movement, sensors, and sounds and then move on to programming more complex behaviors that allow their robots to follow lines, detect objects, and navigate mazes.
According to No Starch Press founder Bill Pollock, “The EV3 programming language is remarkably approachable but also surprisingly deep. Griffin’s new book will show any serious EV3 programmer how to unlock the real power of EV3. Competitive MINDSTORMERs will love this book.”

In The Art of LEGO MINDSTORMS EV3 Programming, readers learn how to:

  • Make robots react to different environments
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The LEGO Movie HISHE Alternate Ending

Back in May, there was a video by How It Should Have Ended (HISHE) in collaboration with Brotherhood Workshop which featured The LEGO Movie. They have done another video for The LEGO Movie which shows an alternate ending to what happened to President/Lord Business after Emmet and the other Master Builders saved the day. Again, it’s pretty funny to see what Brotherhood Workshop has put together. Check out the video below.

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LEGO Activities at FAN EXPO Canada 2014

LEGO has a press release detailing all the activities that will be happening at FAN EXPO Canada 2014 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre from August 28-31.

The first public screening for Beyond the Brick: A LEGO Brickumentary will be held on Saturday, August 30 at 5pm in Room 701A. Attendees can pretty much watch the movie for free at the event. It will be showing in theaters early next year as mentioned at the SDCC panel.

Attendees can also see life-size LEGO models which probably will be the same ones we saw at SDCC.

There will also be themed LEGO giveaways each day of the convention starting Friday. These aren’t the same ones that were given out at SDCC but some other promo items for the themes. No word on what these items are at this time.

Finally, the LEGO booth will be selling The Ghost exclusive set. It is the same set from SDCC except that you get a Kanan Jarrus minifigure instead of Chopper.

FIRST PUBLIC SCREENING OF BEYOND THE BRICK: A LEGO BRICKUMENTARY TO BE HELD AT 2014 FAN EXPO CANADA

– LIFE-SIZE LEGO® MODELS, EXCLUSIVE PRODUCT OFFERINGS AND ACTIVITIES WILL DELIGHT ATTENDEES OF ALL AGES-

WHAT: Providing the perfect backdrop for on-site filming and interviews, The LEGO Group will feature hands- on activities, life-sized LEGO® models and a film screening for attendees of 2014 Fan Expo Canada.

LIFE-SIZE VISUALS IN THE LEGO BOOTH:
• A wide variety of popular franchises will be showcased via one-of-a-kind, life-sized models made completely

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LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham Release Date Announced

LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham Box Art

LEGO Batman’s Facebook Page has just announced that the LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham video game has a release date of November 11 in North America and November 14 worldwide. They have also released the official image of the box art for the game. Keep up with our coverage of the game in our previous posts here. Also remember, there is still time to pre-order the game and in my opinion, GameStop has the best exclusive which nets you the Plastic Man minifigure.

LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham - Plastic Man Exclusive Minifigure

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LEGO The Hobbit The Battle of Five Armies (79017) Set Details

I’ve gotten a few emails from readers informing me that some images of the new LEGO The Hobbit The Battle of Five Armies (79017) have surfaced. I have seen the images and the reason why I didn’t post them is because there’s an embargo on the images of the sets until October but if you search around some LEGO forums, you can probably find the images yourselves. That doesn’t stop me from describing them though.

The set is pretty much a small bridge with a tower being attacked by a ballista that shoots two projectiles. The minifigures that are included are Thorin Oakenshiled, Legolas Greenleaf, Dain Ironfoot, Bard the Bowman, Azog, and two Gundabad Orcs. The eagle that is also in the set is Gwaihir. Also as mentioned before, the Bard minifigure is the same one from San Diego Comic Con. Probably the best part of the set is the Thorin minifigure with his new torso printing, helmet/hair piece, and gold sword.

As mentioned before in a previous post, The Battle of Five Armies (79017) contains 472 pieces and will retail for about $59.99.

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Philly Brick Fest LEGO Fan Festival Sept 12-14

Philly Brick Fest 2014

On September 12-14, Philly Brick Fest LEGO Fan Festival returns to the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center. Check out images of what went on at Philly Brick Fest back in April as well as a list of some of the attractions below. Public attendees can get a special ticket offer here while AFOLs/TFOLs can register here.

  • Brick Fest Derby: Build and race your custom built LEGO derby car down a 35-foot long timed track
  • Inspiration Stations: Add to existing LEGO cities on display
  • Video Game Arena: Have a favorite LEGO video game? Challenge a family member or make new friends in the Brick Fest Gaming Arena
  • YouTube Celebrities: Meet popular YouTube LEGO show hosts from The Brick Show, Your Creative Friends (YCF), and more.
  • Mini Golf: A miniature golf course built to inspire!
  • Brick Fest Theater & Trivia: Watch some of the best LEGO brick films and participate in LEGO trivia all while taking a break from what will be an overwhelming amount of awesome!
  • Build Wall: At Brick Fest, art on the walls is allowed. With over 80-feet of wall space is covered in studs, attendees are encouraged to use bricks to build in three dimensions.
  • Mosaics: Using a colorful variety of 1×1 LEGO bricks, build a piece of art to proudly display for other attendees.
  • The Brick Zone: The Brick Zone is where imaginations run wild as builders are free to create anything they desire. Creativity shines while being surrounded by thousands of LEGO bricks of every shape and size.
  • Shopping: Find new, vintage,
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Some LEGO Star Wars 2015 Set Details

Hulk_Smash on over Eurobricks has given details on some of the new 2015 LEGO Star Wars sets that we reported on last week. The details are fairly vague due to the person describing the sets from memory. Again, the details are from prelimary pictures from a retailer catalog.

Imperial Troop Transport (75078) – Similar to the Imperial Landing Craft (7659) from 2007. There are four Stormtroopers.

Shadow Troopers (75079) – Includes a small vehicle. Battle pack includes two Dark Guards which I assume could be the Emperor’s Shadow Guards and two Shadow Troopers.

AAT (75080) – Jar Jar Binks makes his return in a LEGO Star Wars set. There will also be another Gungan minifigure. No mentioning if it’s just a generic Gungan or a major character like Boss Nass or Captain Roos Tarpals. The set also has a Battle Droid. Retail price is about £25.

T-16 Skyhopper (75081) – Comes with some sort of pilot minifigure, a Tusken Raider, and a womp rat.

Geonosis Troopers (75089) – Includes a small AT-RT. Clone Troopers are the same as the Kashyyyk Troopers (75035), but with a sandy brown color.

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The LEGO Super Friends Project by Jon Lazar

The LEGO Super Friends Project Completed

There are many people in the LEGO community who do custom minifigures and accessories. What I haven’t seen before (as of this writing) are custom mini-dolls from the LEGO Friends line but Jon Lazar has changed that. What he has done is he has created Super Hero/Villain characters using the mini-dolls from the Friends line and has dubbed them The LEGO Super Friends Project.

During the month of July, he has created an unique character each day and as a result, there are a total of 31 heroes and villains that resemble their comic book counterparts remarkably well. I especially like some of the X-Men characters like Rogue, Psylocke, and Jubilee. If you want to purchase some of them, Jon does have some of them on Etsy or you can commission him to do some. Check out the images of the characters below.

LEGO Super Friends Project Day 1 - Supergirl LEGO Super Friends Project Day 2 - Phoenix LEGO Super Friends Project Day 3 - Black Widow LEGO Super Friends Project Day 4 - Invisible Woman Sue Storm LEGO Super Friends Project Day 5 - Polaris LEGO Super Friends Project Day 6 - Storm LEGO Super Friends Project Day 7 - Batgirl LEGO Super Friends Project Day 8 - Rogue LEGO Super Friends Project Day 9 - Kitty Pryde with Lockheed LEGO Super Friends Project Day 10 - Captain Marvel LEGO Super Friends Project Day 11 - X-23 LEGO Friends Project Day 12 - Stargirl LEGO Super Friends Project Day 13 - Zatanna LEGO Super Friends Project Day 14 - Psylocke LEGO Super Friends Project Day 15 - Wonder Woman LEGO Super Friends Project Day 16 - Batwoman LEGO Super Friends Project Day 17 - Mary Marvel LEGO Super Friends Project Day 18 - Catwoman LEGO Super Friends Project Day 19 - Scarlet Witch LEGO Super Friends Project Day 20 - Spider-Woman LEGO Super Friends Project Day 21 - Saturn Girl LEGO Super Friends Project Day 22 - Dazzler LEGO Super Friends Project Day 23 - Firestar LEGO Super Friends Project Day 24 - Kabuki LEGO Super Friends Project Day 25 - Hawkeye LEGO Super Friends Project Day 26 - Black Cat LEGO Super Friends Project Day 27 - Gamora LEGO Friends Project Day 28 - Jubilee LEGO Friends Project Day 29 - Black Canary LEGO Super Friends Project Day 30 - Hit-Girl LEGO Super Friends Project Day 31 - Raven

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LEGO Jurassic World Sets Confirmed

Earlier this month, we reported that there may be some LEGO Jurassic World sets coming out in 2015. This was from an interview that Chris Pratt did with The Empire Film Podcast in which he mentioned that he has seen the look of his character, Owen, in minifigure form.

Hulk_Smash on Eurobricks has seen some preliminary images of some of the 2015 LEGO sets and in those images, there will indeed be some LEGO Jurassic World sets. They did not mention how many sets will be in the wave or the details of them but at least there is now confirmation that there will be some sets in conjunction with the upcoming movie.

For those who will mention that Hasbro/KRE-O has the licence to produce building sets, it has also been reported that their license has expired or will be expiring soon.

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LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes 2015 Set Details

LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes Green Lantern vs. Sinestro (76025)

Last week, we reported on a list of LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes 2015 sets. Hulk_Smash over on Eurobricks has given some details on these sets.

Green Lantern vs. Sinestro (76025) – We’ve already seen details of it. Read more about it here.

Gorilla Grodd Goes Bananas (76026) – The set will include Wonder Woman’s Invisible Jet. Batman will be riding some sort of mech. Flash will also be included in the set. Gorilla Grood is a bigfig.

Black Manta Deep Sea Strike (76027) – Batman will be riding a Batsub. Black Manta will have a larger sub. Robin is tied up to something and Aquaman will be there to help rescue him.

Darkseid Invasion (76028) – Not much detail here but Darkseid will be a bigfig. Superman is also in the set.

Brainiac Attack (76040) – The set will include the Javelin which is the Justice League’s jet. Minifigures include Brainiac, Superman, Hawkman, Supergirl, and a Brainiac Drone.

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BrickLink MOC Shop Now Live

It appears that the new BrickLink MOC Shop is now live. If you haven’t heard about it, basically the MOC Shop is a place where people can show off their builds and other people can purchase them if they desire. BrickLink CEO Jay Kim has released a statement about the latest service as BrickLink’s modernization project aka BrickLink 2.0:

With MOC Shop, BrickLink is on a mission to bring the creativity of building back to the world by means of everyday commerce. We’re providing a platform where our sellers and buyers can meet a whole new category of “designers.” We not only sell loose parts and official LEGO sets but also custom designed sets built by the most innovative brick artists around the globe. Our platform seamlessly connects designs to active BrickLink stores that will source the parts based on preference or popular demand. We’ve built a system where anyone can share, review, and purchase parts and manuals all in a collective experience. We’ve introduced the one-click solution for you to buy packaged MOCs as gifts or even just for yourself.

Also as part of the BrickLink MOC Shop going live, the Seed Part Challenge #1 has begun as well. The part that is required for the contest is Medium Azure Vehicle or Mudguard 4 x 2.5 x 2 with Arch Round. You can read more about the rules of the Seed Part Challenge here. The submission phase ends in two weeks on September 5th.

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Rest of LEGO 2014 Promotions Including Double VIP Points

There is a postcard that is currently being sent out to LEGO VIP members which details some of the upcoming promotions that LEGO will be having the rest of the year. I haven’t received one yet but DadsAFOL on the Brickset Forums has posted an image of it a few days ago.

First up is something we’ve touched on a few times already. You can get the free exclusive Classic Spaceman Minifigure with purchases of $99 or more in September.

October is a month that many people have been waiting for. October marks the return of Double VIP Points! During the whole month at LEGO Stores and on Shop@Home, you can get $5 for every $50 you spend. If you’ve been holding off on your larger purchases, October may be the month that you can get the most value from.

For November, LEGO again will have their version of Black Friday with their “Brick” Friday event. VIPs will be able to get a number of sets at discounted prices as well as a free holiday Winter Skating Scene set with purchases of $99 or more. There are no images of the set yet but we’ll report it once they become available.

The rest of 2014 looks to be a very exciting time for LEGO fans as we have lots of cool stuff to look forward to. What month/promotions are you looking forward to the most?

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LEGO DC Superman vs. Power Armor Lex (6862) Retiring Soon

If for some reason you’ve been holding off on the LEGO DC Universe Super Heroes Superman vs. Power Armor Lex (6862), your time to pick up the set may be coming to an end very soon. The set has been recently listed as “Retiring Soon” on Shop@Home and it will be going away in the very near future. It is also listed on Amazon at a slightly lower price.

Superman vs. Power Armor Lex (6862) contains 207 pieces and includes Superman, Wonder Woman, and Lex Luthor. You can read our review of the set which is one of our very first reviews on The Brick Fan.

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Upcoming LEGO CLUB Magazine Subscribers Changes

Keith Severson of the LEGO CEE Team recently shared the following information to LEGO Ambassadors regarding the free LEGO CLUB Magazine. Starting in September in parts of Europe, CLUB members who are older than 13 years old will no longer be enrolled in the subscription. In November, all of Europe will be subjected to the same regulation and in 2015, the rest of the world will be following the same rules.

The magazine will now focus its distribution to children 12 years old and younger. AFOLs who still want the magazine can get it at LEGO Stores although it’s a slight inconvenience. For me, I mostly enjoy the different comic that are included in the magazines.

Check out the email that was sent out below and leave a comment to share your thoughts on this change. Although I’m not a LEGO Ambassador, maybe LEGO can see some of the readers’ comments and pass them along.

I have recently have had a dialog with the LEGO CLUB team. They are taking a new step in the CLUB Magazine which is resulting in some changes, specifically affecting adult subscribers.

Coming in the September release in EUC (Germany, Austria and Switzerland) all CLUB members who are older than 13 years old will receive a notice that it is their last subscription. Then in November it will be all of Europe (November will be the 2nd launch in EUC, so DE, AT and CH only) and then starting in 2015 it will be global. The CLUB magazine will focus its

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The LEGO House Construction Officially Begins

Last year, we reported that The LEGO Group will be constructing the LEGO House which will be opening in Billund Denmark in 2016. A few days ago, LEGO announced that the construction for the LEGO House has finally begun. Three generations of the owner family was there to lay the six foundation stones that represent The LEGO Group’s values: imagination, creativity, fun, learning, caring, and quality.

The completed project will be 12,000 square meters and will feature multiple experience areas, a cafe, an unique LEGO Store, and a 2,000 square meter public square. The LEGO House is expected to bring in about 250,000 people annually.

Bjarke Ingels, founding partner of BIG-Bjarke Ingels Group and the architect of the LEGO House notes:

“For me the LEGO brick embodies the notion of systematic creativity – that the rigour and rationality of the LEGO brick allows children of all ages infinite possibilities to create their own worlds and to inhabit them through play. We have been inspired by the modularity of the LEGO brick to create the LEGO House. It will appear like a cloud of interlocking LEGO bricks that form spaces for exploration and exhibition for its visitors within. On the outside the pile of bricks form the roof of a new covered square as well as a mountain of interconnected terraces and playgrounds.”

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LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham Brainiac Trailer

LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham

TT Games has released a new trailer for the LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham video game which features a number of new characters that we haven’t seen before. It also reveals Brainiac’s evil plan to collect worlds. In the image above, you can see that Brainiac shrunk a couple of LEGO Architecture buildings including the Empire State Building (21002), Big Ben (21013), and The Eiffel Tower (21019) and put them in a bottle.

From my limited knowledge of the DC Universe, the trailer shows characters from the different Lantern Corps including Bleez, Arkillo, Saint Walker, Star Sapphire, Kilowog, Atrocitus, and Indigo.

Again, LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham is now avaialble for pre-order at GameStop and you’ll be able to get the exclusive Plastic Man minifigure. Check out the trailer and screencaps below.

LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham - Bleez LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham - Arkillo LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham - Saint Walker LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham - Star Sapphire LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham - Kilowog LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham - Atrocitus LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham - Atrocitus LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham - Indigo

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The LEGO Movie Benny Themed T-Shirt on ShirtPunch

There is a new LEGO t-shirt that was released 12 hours ago but I just found out about it recently. ShirtPunch has a shirt featuring Benny from The LEGO Movie called “The Good, the Bad, the Spaceship.” The style of shirt pays homage to the 1966 Clint Eastwood movie “The Good, the Bad and the Ugly.” The shirt is only $10 and there is about 12 hours left to purchase it. Thanks to Dan (Classy Bricks) for the heads up.

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LEGO Star Wars The Ghost Exclusive at FAN EXPO Canada 2014

LEGO Star Wars FAN EXPO Canada - The Ghost

Canadian LEGO fans will have something to cheer about when they attend FAN EXPO Canada 2014 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre from August 28-31. Like with San Diego Comic Con 2014, they will also have an exclusive LEGO set being sold at the convention, the LEGO Star Wars Rebels The Ghost.

It is exactly the same as the SDCC version but it includes the Kanan Jarrus minifigure instead of Chopper. So technically, the ship itself isn’t exclusive anymore but the box and combination of the minifigure and set are. LEGO Star Wars fans who want to complete their collection will now have another set to go after. Check out the press release of the event below:

“For LEGO, the event is about the fans – it’s an opportunity to engage with builders of all ages and offer a fun interactive experience that is unlike any other in Canada. Because YOU are some of the most loyal fans of LEGO, we are offering an advance sneak peak of the FIRST EVER LEGO FAN EXPO Canada Exclusive. This limited edition LEGO STAR WARS Rebels set features The Ghost Starship with Kanan Jarrus Minifigure from the upcoming STAR WARS Rebels TV series.

“The set is ONLY available at the LEGO Booth #748 between Thursday, August 28 to Sunday, August 31, 2014, while quantities last. Tickets will be distributed at the booth on a first come, first serve basis when the show floor opens to the public. Quantities will be limited per day and only one LEGO FAN

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BrickLink MOC-Off: Holiday Edition Contest Announced

BrickLink is back with another contest to win some very nice prizes. They are holding their first MOC-Off building challenge and the theme of the contest is Holiday. Design and build anything that reminds you of the winter holidays.

There are 3 different categories that your build can be based on: Figure/Character, Vignette, and Accessory/Decoration. Winning designers will be able to get LEGO Gift Cards as well as their design prepared and sold on the BrickLink MOC Shop. Below are some of the prizes awarded for the winners:

2 Best of Show Winners

  • $250 LEGO Gift Card

3 Category Winners

  • $100 LEGO Gift Card

Categories:
– Best Holiday Figure/Character
– Best Holiday Vignette
– Best Holiday Accessory/Decoration

4 Honorable Mentions

  • $50 LEGO Gift Card

So get building because the contest ends on 11:59 PM (EST) on September 12, 2014. Check out the full list of rules and discussion on the announcement post on BrickLink.

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Hero Creator Competition Announced for LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham

TT Games will be holding a number of competitions on the LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham website to win some cool prizes. The first competition they have going is a Hero Creator. Create a Superhero with character traits that you choose and and winning choice will be featured as a character in LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham. There are a limited number of choices you can use to create your hero: male/female, cape/no cape, mask/no mask, hair type, hair color, and powerset. After that, you choose the name of the hero and you have to answer where Batman is from.

There’s only one catch in these competitions by TT Games. Looking at the Terms and conditions, the competitions are only available to residents of the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Spain, Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg, Norway, Sweden, Denmark and Australia. You are also required to have a Facebook account to enter. Check out the prizes you can win below:

First Prize

The winning package includes a unique prize from WB Games and TT Games. TT Games will create your unique Superhero from the character traits you select and the character will feature in LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham. The character will be un-lockable after you have completed the story mode. The winner will also receive a framed image of their character signed by game developers and a copy of the game on their platform choice at release.

First Runners-up prizes

First Runners-Up : 20 copies of LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham on platform of choice at release

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LEGO DC Comics UCS The Tumbler (76023) Now Available for VIPs

LEGO DC Comics UCS Tumbler (76023)

The new LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes The Tumbler (76023) is now available for LEGO VIP members on Shop@Home as well as at LEGO Stores. The 1,869 piece Ultimate Collector’s Series (UCS) set is a must have for any Batman fan. The Tumbler is based on Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight trilogy and it also includes the Batman and Heath Ledger’s Joker minifigures. The Tumbler (76023) will be available to the general public on September 1st at LEGO Stores and on Shop@Home. Also remember that the promotion for the LEGO Creator MINI Cooper Mini Model (40109) is still going on, while supplies last. If you’re waiting for the general release in September, LEGO will be having the promo for the Classic Spaceman Minifigure so it’s a toss-up between that or the Mini MINI Cooper.

Construct and display an ultra-sleek LEGO® Super Heroes model of The Tumbler with new front wheels plus new Batman and Joker minifigures.

Build the awesome Tumbler from the Batman The Dark Knight Trilogy!

Take on the challenge of building The Tumbler, an amazingly cool LEGO model of the iconic vehicle from the Batman The Dark Knight Trilogy. Construct this black armored vehicle highlighted with new color LEGO elements and brand new LEGO front wheels. Check out the cool, detailed interior and adjustable top wings. Includes 2 new and exclusive minifigures: Batman and The Joker.

  • Includes 2 minifigures: Batman and The Joker
  • Features an armored exterior, adjustable top wings, detailed interior and huge rubber-tread racing tires
  • Batman and The Joker minifigures are
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PNY Announces LEGO Branded USB Flash Drives

PNY LEGO Branded USB Flash Drives

Last week, PNY Technologies, Inc. announced that they have entered into a licensing partnership with The LEGO Group to produce LEGO branded USB Flash Drives. There will be multiple colors including red, blue, and yellow in 8GB and 16GB options when the line is launched in the near future. In addition to the USB Flash Drive, you will also get a key fob to attach to a key chain as well as an additional LEGO brick to build on. They will be compatible with existing LEGO elements. They should now be available for purchase at retailers that sell PNY products such as Best Buy and Walmart. Amazon also has them available on their site.

PNY LEGO Branded USB Flash Drives

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Some LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2015 Set Details

A few days ago, we reported on some rumored LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes 2015 sets and now, some LEGO Marvel Super Heroes details have emerged. An Eurobricks member named Hulk_Smash has given some hints of what would be coming out next year for the Marvel side of the LEGO sets.

First up are some sets based on the Ant-Man movie that will be coming out next summer starring Paul Rudd.

Next is a set based on the Iron Man Hulkbuster suit which is presumably an Avengers: Age of Ultron set. The Hulkbuster would be aroudn the size of Groot from the Guardians of the Galaxy set (76020) and can fit a regular Iron Man minifigure inside. Earlier this week, we had a guest post and Joe suggested that such a set may happen and it looks like it could be happening.

Hulk_Smash also has some information about an Invisible Jet for LEGO DC Comic Super Heroes. From what he learned from his source, the jet is made completely of clear pieces similar to what was shown in the LEGO Batman: Visual Dictionary (see below). He was also told that the Invisible Jet is connected with the Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice movie.

So there you have it. Some more juicy little tidbids to whet your appetite about the LEGO Super Heroes sets that could be coming out in the future. Just to give some context on Hulk_Smash, he did correctly give information about the 2013 LEGO Super Heroes sets so he does … Continue

LEGO Minecraft The Cave (21113) & The Farm (21114) Official Images

LEGO Minecraft The Cave (21113)

As I come back from a busy night and while checking Eurobricks, there is some new information about the new LEGO Minecraft minifigure scale sets. Actually there’s no new information but thethreevirtues channel on YouTube has revealed of what looks to be some official images of the minfigure scale LEGO Minecraft sets including The Cave (21113) and The Farm (21114). We first saw images of these sets a few months back but here we get some clearer images. The mobs and the animals looks very close to the ones we’ve seen earlier in the LEGO Minecraft team’s update videos so I do believe these are the legit sets.

These sets are scheduled to be released later this year. Other sets in the wave include The First Night (21115), Creative Box (21116), The Ender Dragon (21117), and The Mine (21118). What are your thoughts on these Minecraft sets which are very different from the Micro World sets?

Update: There are now descriptions of the sets from Hamleys Toy Shop

The Cave (21113)

Venture into The Cave on a dangerous quest for vital resources! Wield the iron pickaxe to dig and battle against hostile zombie and spider mobs. Blast out valuable ores and minerals with the TNT and combine the flowing water and lava to create precious obsidian! When you’re done battling and mining, restore your energy levels with the chest of bread. Proceed with caution! Rebuild the set for more LEGO Minecraft creations! Includes 2 minifigures with assorted accessories: Steve and a zombie, plus a spider

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LEGO 2014 Advent Calendars Pre-Order on Amazon

LEGO Star Wars 2014 Advent Calendar (75056)

Update: Amazon has removed the links to the calendars. Sorry folks.

You can now pre-order the new 2014 LEGO Advent Calendars on Amazon. The LEGO Star Wars Advent Calendar (76056), LEGO City Advent Calendar (60063), and the LEGO Friends Advent Calendar (41040) will all be available on September 1st and are Amazon Prime eligible. The three sets will also be available on Shop@Home but you won’t have the free 2 day shipping that Amazon Prime does.

LEGO Star Wars 2014 Advent Calendar (76056)

Spend the festive period on icy planet Hoth with the LEGO Star Wars Advent Calendar! Open up a door each December day to reveal a cool Star Wars themed gift, including minifigures starships, vehicles and more. Once you have all 24 gifts, unfold the playmate and act out hilarious Hoth-based scenes that everyone in the family will love to watch. This is the perfect holiday gift for LEGO Star Wars fans from any galaxy.

LEGO City Town 2014 Advent Calendar (60063)

LEGO City 2014 Advent Calendar (60063)

Make every day a festive building adventure as you count down to Christmas with the LEGO City Advent Calendar! Take the boy to post a letter to Santa, build a snowman, visit the Christmas market and go ice-skating with his friend. Play with an early Christmas gift of a duck built from LEGO bricks. Help the police to build an awesome sled to catch the crook who’s stolen the presents. Then it’s time for a celebration feast, exchanging gifts around the Christmas tree and a visit from a very special

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LEGO Ideas Exo Suit and Research Institute Availability Part 2

LEGO Ideas Research Institute (21110)

A while ago, I emailed LEGO just to see if the Research Institute (21110) would be coming back to Shop@Home and I finally got a response from LEGO Customer Service. Unfortunately as you probably have known already, it is listed as “Sold Out” and will not be coming back at all on Shop@Home but will continue to be sold at LEGO Stores.

Thank you so much for getting in touch with us.

I’m so sorry but we aren’t making the Research Institute any more. This set was LEGO® Ideas set, and only made in limited quantities. The Research Institute has already sold out completly for our stock online. I know how disappointing this can be.

This set will continue to be sold in our LEGO Stores though, so if you have one close by I would recommend giving them a call. You can find all of our stores listed at stores.LEGO.com.

We appreciate your comments, so I’ll be passing your interest in the Research Institute on to the design team. You never know, some of the old treasures might make a comeback! This is exactly what happened with another LEGO Ideas set based on Minecraft. That set was so popular that we ended up bring it back, and making new additions to the line. I have my fingers crossed that it happens with this one as well!

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More The LEGO Movie 2015 Sets Revealed

The LEGO Movie Batman and Super Angry Kitty Attack (70817)

Idle Hands is back with more information about 2015 LEGO sets and this time it involves The LEGO Movie. We already knew about the Batman and Super Angry Kitty Attack (70817) from San Diego Comic Con 2014 which has 115 pieces and retails for $9.99 but there are now two more sets revealed for the January 2015 wave of sets. I hope there will be more sets for this wave and three just isn’t enough. Again, treat this news as only rumors until there is confirmation by LEGO.

Batman and Super Angry Kitty Attack (70817)
Double-Decker Couch (70818)
Bad Cop Car Chase (70819)

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LEGO Marvel Super Heroes Video Game on Sale at GameStop

LEGO Marvel Super Heroes Video Game Box Art

If you haven’t had a chance to play LEGO Marvel Super Heroes video game yet, now may be a good time to try it before LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham is released later this fall. GameStop has the game on sale for as low as $19.99 for many systems and less than $30 for current gen systems.

I have a review for the game as well a guide for the Red Deadpool Bricks available to read if you desire.

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LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes 2015 Sets Revealed

LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes Green Lantern vs. Sinestro (76025)

Idle Hands has revealed a list of LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes sets that will be coming out next year including the Green Lantern Vs Sinestro (76025) that was seen at San Diego Comic Con 2014. From looking at the list, it seems that the sets will be connected with the Justice League characters.

Green Lantern vs. Sinestro (76025)
Gorilla Grodd Goes Bananas (76026)
Black Manta Deep Sea Strike (76027)
Darkseid Invasion (76028)
Brainiac Attack (76040)

To give some context on who the heroes could be, the Flash will probably be in set 76026 since Gorilla Grodd is the primary enemy of him. Aquaman could be in set 76025 because Black Manta is his arch-enemy. Superman will probably be returning to a couple more DC sets because he and Darkseid are long-time rivals as well as Brainiac. I wouldn’t be surprised if we see more heroes included in these last two sets.

Although there are no images of the sets yet besides the Green Lantern one, you can check out what some of the villain characters could look like from LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham below. Until confirmed by other sources, I’ll treat this news as a rumor for now.

Update: Rumor has it that the Brainiac Attack (76040) will have Superman, Brainiac, Supergirl, and Martian Manhunter minifigures.

LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham - Gorilla Grodd

LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham - Black Manta

LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham - Superman #36

**Via Brickset**

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LEGO Fusion Apps Now Available

LEGO Fusion

LEGO Fusion is now totally live. If you have the sets, which are available at Shop@Home, you can now download their respective apps for free from the LEGO Fusion minisite from a variety of sources including the Apple App Store, Google Play, Samsung Apps, and the Amazon Appstore. Note that only LEGO Fusion Town Master (21204), LEGO Fusion Battle Towers (21205), and LEGO Fusion Create & Race (21206) are available at this time while LEGO Fusion Resort Designer (21208) will be available on September 1st.

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More LEGO Batman 3 Characters Revealed at Gamescom 2014

LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham - John Stewart

Gamescom 2014 is in full force in Cologne, Germany and TT Games have revealed more playable characters for LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham. Included in this batch of characters are Billy Batson, Black Manta, the New 52 Catwoman, Doomsday, Frankenstein, Gorilla Grodd, Grayson, Harley Quinn, John Stewart, Martian Manhunter, Shazam, Sinestro, Stargirl, and the New 52 Supergirl. There is also an image of the Blue Lantern Corps planet of Odym as well as some of the side-scrolling shooter part of game.

LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham will be available later this fall on a variety of systems. Remember, if you pre-order the game from GameStop, you can get the exclusive Plastic Man minifigure.

LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham - Billy Batson LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham - Black Manta LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham - Catwoman New 52 LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham - Catwoman New 52 LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham - Doomsday LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham - Frankenstein LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham - Gorilla Grodd LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham - Grayson LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham - Harley Quinn LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham - Martian Manhunter LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham - Odym LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham - Shazam LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham - Sinestro LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham - Stargirl LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham - Stargirl LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham - Supergirl New 52

**Images via Gamespress**

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Ideas on Possible Avengers: Age of Ultron LEGO Sets

A few months back, Marvel Entertainment announced their licensing partners for product lines based on the Avengers: Age of Ultron movie that will be coming out next year and LEGO is included as one of the companies. This is a guest post by Joe Hammond on possible sets that could be released by LEGO. We are not claiming that these sets are true by any stretch of the imagination but these are just ideas of what could be coming out.


Avengers: Age of Ultron comes out May 1st, 2015 and we are all excited for the possible LEGO sets that will be tied to the movie’s release (recently confirmed by LEGO). With an expanding cast of characters and many new uniforms it looks to be another amazing opportunity for LEGO to expand upon their Marvel sets and minifigs. In this article, I will summarize the information we have for the sequel (including released pictures and concept art) and compare it to the set compositions from the first Avengers movie to take the first crack at possible Age of Ultron LEGO sets.

First, a few things about the released LEGO Marvel Sets we have received so far. LEGO has been producing sets since April 2012. This is an amazing opportunity for fans of Marvel and LEGO to combine two of their favorite loves while Marvel popularity is at an all time high with their movies and cartoons on Disney television. However, it seems from the outside that LEGO’s diversified portfolio and desire to maintain a robust number … Continue

Images of LEGO The Hobbit October 2014 Wave Surfaces

Lord of the Brick has revealed 3 images of the box art for the new LEGO The Hobbit sets that will be released this October in addition to The Lonely Mountain (79018). Some of these sets were first reported at the 2014 London Toy Fair. Below we see the Witch-king Battle (79015) which has 101 pieces and includes Elrond, Galadriel, and the Witch-king of Angmar. It is reported this set will go for around $14.99.

The Attack on Lake-town (79016) has 313 pieces and will retail for $29.99. There are 5 minifigures in this set including Bard the Bowman, Bain, Tauriel, and 2 orcs. This version of Bard is not the one from San Diego Comic Con.

Finally, we have The Battle of Five Armies (79017). It has 472 pieces and will retail for about $59.99. From what I can see, there are 7 minifigures in this set including Bard, Dain II Ironfoot, Azog, two orcs, two unknown minifigures, and an eagle. It looks like the Bard from SDCC is in this set.

Update: Images removed per LEGO’s request.

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LEGO Ideas Research Institute (21110) at Toys R Us?

LEGO Ideas Research Institute (21110)

If you weren’t able to get the LEGO Ideas Research Institute (21110) on Shop@Home, you may want to keep want to keep an eye out at Toys R Us. They currently have the set listed on their website but is currently unavailable for purchase at this time.

There have been reports that people have purchased the Exo Suit (21109) from TRU and have received their shipment. Whether the Research Institute will really be available at TRU remains to be seen but it’s still worth it to keep tabs if you want one. Thanks to Clutch for the heads up.

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The Art of LEGO Design Book Review

Whether you’re a younger fan of LEGO who just got your very first set or an AFOL who has so many sets that you don’t know what to do with them, you’ve probably had thoughts on building something on your own using parts that you already own. If you’re like me and you have builder’s block, you look online for some inspiration from sites like on Flickr or MOCpages. You’ve probably seen some things that make you wonder how the builders created them. This is where a book by No Starch Press called The Art of LEGO Design: Creative Ways to Build Amazing Models by Jordan Scwartz comes in.

The Art of LEGO Design The Art of LEGO Design

Jordan, aka Sir Nadroj, was a LEGO Product Designer in Billund who was on the LEGO Creator/Creator Expert team and has worked on sets like the Palace Cinema. He has since moved on pursue his studies but LEGO is still a big part in his life and he has won numerous awards for his creations.

The preface goes through the history of LEGO as many book tend to do to an extent. The introduction section gives you an insight on how this book can be of value to you. If you’re looking for step-by-step instructions on how to build things, then this book may not be for you. This book is geared more towards giving advice and ideas on how to build your own creations.

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LEGO Ideas Ghostbusters Ecto-1 (21108) Winner Announced

LEGO Ideas Ghostbusters Ecto-1 (21108) Giveaway

The past month, we’ve been running a contest to give away the LEGO Ideas Ghostbusters Ecto-1 (21108). The contest is finally over and we had a whopping total of 10355 entries. We used the randomizer to choose the winner on the Gleam app and the winner is:

William Banks

I’ve already messaged William with the email provided and he has until the end of the day Monday, August 11 to contact me with the shipping details or I’ll have to choose another winner.

Finally, thank you to everyone who entered the contest and don’t worry if you didn’t win. We’ll still have a lot more contests going in the future so there’s still more chances to win. Make sure you “like” our Facebook Page and/or subscribed to our feed to know when our next contest will be running. I really do appreciate everyone who reads the site.

Update: William has replied to the email and has claimed the prize.

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LEGO Star Wars 2015 Rumored Set List

Jedi News is reporting some rumored LEGO Star Wars 2015 sets that will be released in January. At SDCC 2014, LEGO revealed the LEGO Star Wars Rebels Wookie Gunship (75084) and it looks like there will at be at least four more Rebels sets in the wave. Also returning for a second wave are the Microfighters sets. There also appears to be some battle packs listed with the Shadow Troopers (75079) and Geonosis Troopers (75089)

Note that they didn’t report on any store exclusives so there will be more LEGO Star Wars sets in the wave. More details as they come. Which set(s) from the list below tickle your fancy?

Microfighters
ARC-170 Starfighter (75072)
Vulture Droid (75073)
Snowspeeder (75074)
AT-AT (75075)
Republic Gunship (75076)
Homing Spider Droid (75077)

System Sets
Shadow Troopers (75079)
AAT (75080)
T-16 Skyhopper (75081)
Geonosis Troopers (75089)

Star Wars Rebels
Imperial Troop Transport (75078)
TIE Advanced Prototype (75082)
AT-DP (75083)
Wookiee Gunship (75084)
Ezra’s Speeder Bike (75090)

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LEGO Ideas Exo Suit (21109) Available on Amazon

LEGO Ideas Exo Suit (21109)

If you weren’t able to buy the LEGO Ideas Exo Suit (21109) on Shop@Home, you’ll be glad to know that Amazon has it available for $34.95. It does, however, require an additional 1-2 days to process but at least you’ll be able to purchase it and it is eligible for Amazon Prime.

On the same note, The Brothers Brick has reported that the Exo Suit is not on a limited run. Andrew had a conference call with the people at LEGO in Enfield and Billund and was reassured that the single production run rumor is false so there you have it. There will be more sets coming out in the future but that may take a little while longer. In the meantime, click on that Amazon link up top to get the set from Amazon. You’ll be helping our site as well as getting the set for yourself so it’s a win-win.

Update: And just like that, the offer is over. We’ll keep you updated if it’s available again.

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LEGO Ninjago DVD Contest Winners

LEGO Ninjago: Rebooted: Battle for New Ninjago City Season Three Part One

Earlier this week reviewed the LEGO Ninjago: Rebooted: Battle for New Ninjago City DVD from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment. We also had five (5) copies to give away to some lucky fans and there were a number of ways to enter. The contest is now over and the winner are, in no particular order:

Andy Isom
Seth McMinn
Laura Bouma
Michael Bradford
Brad Vondra

I’ve already emailed the winners and they have 2 business days to reply with a shipping address. If I don’t hear back within that time period, I will have to choose a winner(s). Again, thanks to everyone who entered and to Warner Bros. Home Entertainment for providing the DVDs. You can now order LEGO Ninjago: Rebooted: Battle for New Ninjago City on Amazon.

Finally, our contest for the LEGO Ideas Ghostbusters Ecto-1 (21108) set is almost over so you can still enter for that if you haven’t yet.

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LEGO Creator Winter Village Santa’s Workshop (10245) Officially Revealed

LEGO Creator Santa's Workshop (10245)

The newest addition to the LEGO Creator Winter Village theme, Santa’s Workshop (10245), has been officially revealed at Bricks by the Bay 2014. We first teased an image of the set back in May and now we get to see clearer images of the set. Santa’s Workshop will be available for LEGO VIP members starting September 17th and to the general public on October 1st. Check out the images and the press release below.

Update: If you’re wondering why one of the reindeer isn’t Rudolph, Marcos Bessa explains:

Rudolph is actually a trademarked character that I couldn’t include in the set, but there’s a spare round transparent red plate that you can use to do the magic!

10245 Santa’s Workshop Press Release

Ages 12+ | 883 Pieces

US $69.99 – CA $89.99 – AU $119.99 – DE 69.99€ – UK £59.99 – DK 649.00 DKK
*Euro pricing varies by country. Please visit shop.LEGO.com for regional pricing.

Have festive family fun building Santa’s Workshop!

Enjoy the magic of Christmas with Santa’s Workshop, a festive addition to the LEGO® Winter Village Series! Gather your family around the Christmas tree to build this enchanting winter wonderland. Help the elves make the toys, feed the reindeer and help Santa load up his magical sleigh. Santa’s wife has baked cookies and the clock tower shows it’s nearly time for Santa to deliver the presents—all at the most wonderful time of the year! Includes 6 minifigures: Santa with red gift sack, Mrs. Claus with cookie tray and 4 elves with pointy

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LEGO Attack on Titan Colossal Figure T-Shirt on Ript Apparel

LEGO Attack on Titan Colossal Titan

Attack on Titan fans, your time is here for a LEGO themed t-shirt from Ript Apparel! The shirt is called “Colossal Figure” by Brinkerhoff and features a Colossal Titan in minifigure form.

If you’re not familiar with Attack on Titan, it is a Japanese manga which also had an anime adaptation and was one of the of the top manga/anime series in Japan.

I, for one, am very excited to add this LEGO AoT t-shirt to my ever expanding collection of LEGO themed t-shirts. It will be available for only 24 hours for only $10.

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LEGO Ideas Ghostbusters HQ Achieves 10,000 Supporters

Back in March, we featured Sergio Herencias’ LEGO Ghostbusters Firehouse Headquarters MOC and since then, he has listed the project on LEGO Ideas. Building it from inspiration by Brent Waller’s instructions, Sergio’s version of the Firehouse is a hybrid between the headquarters from the original Ghostbusters movie and Ghostbusters II. The build consists of around 2,800 pieces and took him about 20 hours to create.

The Ghostbusters Firehouse Headquarters now heads to the second Review Stage and joins the Assault on Wayne Manor, Invisible Hand, X-Men: X-Mansion, LEGO Lightsabers, UCS All Terrain Armoured Transport, and WALL•E as the projects currently slated to be reviewed by LEGO to become an official set. The deadline for the second review deadline is 12:00AM GMT September 1st so there’s still a chance that a few more projects to join the fray. Congratulations again to Sergio for this achievement.

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LEGO DC Comics Variant Covers Coming in November

LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham - Justice League #36/Aquaman #36

To celebrate the release of the LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham video game later this year, DC Comic will be releasing 22 LEGO-themed variant comic book covers. DC is following what Marvel did for LEGO Marvel Super Heroes last year and when they released a number of comic books featuring different characters and paying homage to classic Marvel covers to promote the game. These LEGO variant cover comics will be available in November and you can check out the list and covers below:

Action Comics #36
Aquaman #36
Batgirl #36
Batman #36
Batman & Robin #36
Batman/Superman #16
Catwoman #36
Detective Comics #36
Flash #36
Grayson #4
Green Lantern #36
Green Lantern Corps #36
Harley Quinn #12
JLU #6
Justice League #36
Justice League Dark #36
New Teen Titans #4
Sinestro #7
Supergirl #36
Superman #36
Superman/Wonder Woman #13
Wonder Woman #36

LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham - Action Comics #36 LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham - Batgirl #36 LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham - Batman #36 LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham - Batman & Robin #36 LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham - Batman/Superman #16 LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham - Catwoman #36 LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham - Detective Comics #36 LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham - Flash #36 LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham - Grayson #4 LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham - Green Lantern #36 LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham - Green Lantern Corps #36 LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham - Harley Quinn #12 LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham - Justice League Unlimited #6 LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham - Justice League Dark #36 LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham - New Teen Titans #4 LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham - Sinestro #7 LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham - Supergirl #36 LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham - Superman #36 LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham - Superman/Wonder Woman #13 LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham - Wonder Woman #36

**Via Game Informer, IGN, EW, AICN, Polygon, Comicvine, USA Today, Nerdist, CBR**

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LEGO Ideas Exo Suit and Research Institute Availability

LEGO Ideas Research Institute (21110)

Not even a week after the newest LEGO Ideas sets were released, the inventory on the Exo Suit (21109) and the Research Institute (21110) have run dry. Not even a day after the release of the Exo-Suit, the amount that you could buy was changed from 2 to 1 and it went on backorder with it shipping in 30 days. The status of it has since been changed to “Temporary out of stock.”

If you followed my Facebook Page, you would’ve seen that the Exo Suit was flying off the shelves and the inventory they had were already gone by the end of the day. The rumor that the set would only have a single production run probably fueled the demand of the set even more on top of the already immense popularity of it. If you ordered it online, it’s a wait and see situation if you’ll be getting yours or not. I’ve had people comment saying that the set showed up at their house without a shipping confirmation email so there’s a chance that your order may have went through.

For the Research Institute, it is now listed as “Sold Out” on Shop@Home. If you wanted to pick up this set, it is probably too late now unless you can find them at your LEGO Store. I know mine (Fashion Valley, San Diego) will have some more coming in on Friday but I expect them to be sold very quickly. Unlike the Exo Suit, it was available for purchase a lot longer than … Continue

Two More LEGO Movies Planned by Warner Bros.

As we reported earlier this year, The LEGO Movie 2 will have a release date of May 26, 2017 and the LEGO Ninjago Movie has a September 23, 2016 release date. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Warner Bros. has plans for even more LEGO movies in the future.

Sources say that there are two untitled LEGO animated films for Memorial Day weekend for May 25, 2018 and May 24, 2019. They suggest that the 2018 movie could be the sequel to the planned LEGO Ninjago movie while the 2019 date could be part three of The LEGO Movie. However since those dates are still four years out, things could still change. We’ll keep tabs on this piece of news and update when there is more information in the future.

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SDCC 2014 LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham Panel Video

LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham SDCC 2014 Panel

If you couldn’t attend the LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham panel at San Diego Comic Con 2014, you can now watch the panel on YouTube. It is pretty much what I recapped but without the footage and screenshots of the game and the swag. Although you don’t get to see the good stuff, it’s still worthwhile to watch the voice actors of the game as well as Adam West himself. ‘Nuff said.

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LEGO DC Comics UCS The Tumbler (76023) Box Art Revealed

LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes The Tumbler (76023)

The official box art for the LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes UCS The Tumbler (76023) has surfaced on Brickfinder’s Facebook Page. The box alone has a wow factor in itself and it looks very cool. The Tumbler will be available for LEGO VIP members on August 18th at LEGO Stores and on Shop@Home. It will be available for the general public on September 1st.

Construct and display an ultra-sleek LEGO® Super Heroes model of The Tumbler with new front wheels plus new Batman™ and Joker minifigures.

Build the awesome Tumbler from the Batman™ The Dark Knight Trilogy!

Take on the challenge of building The Tumbler, an amazingly cool LEGO® model of the iconic vehicle from the Batman™ The Dark Knight Trilogy. Construct this black armored vehicle highlighted with new color LEGO® elements and brand new LEGO front wheels. Check out the cool, detailed interior and adjustable top wings. Includes 2 new and exclusive minifigures: Batman™ and The Joker.

  • Includes 2 minifigures: Batman™ and The Joker
  • Features an armored exterior, adjustable top wings, detailed interior and huge rubber-tread racing tires
  • Batman™ and The Joker minifigures are new and exclusive to this set!
  • Model includes new LEGO® front wheels
  • Includes a fact sheet about the Tumbler vehicle used in The Dark Knight Trilogy movies featuring Batman™
  • Tumbler measures over 5” (15cm) high, 15” (40cm) long and 9” (24cm) wide
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LEGO Star Wars Imperial Shuttle Polybag Showing Up at Target

LEGO Star Wars Imperial Shuttle (30246) Polybag

There have been reports that the LEGO Star Wars Imperial Shuttle (30246) polybag has started showing up at Target stores. It has 57 pieces and retails for $3.99 and can be found at the implulse buy section at the checkout aisles. It is pretty much a mini version of the Lambda-class Imperial Shuttle. The polybag may or may not be at your stores yet but it’s worth checking out. Thanks to James and Ben for emailing this in.

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LEGO Store August 2014 Monthly Mini Build Event Monkey (40101) Review

LEGO August 2014 Monthly Mini Build

Earlier today was the August 2014 Monthly Mini Build at my LEGO Store in Fashion Valley. This month’s build was a Monkey (40101) and as you can see from the picture below, there were lots of families waiting for the event to start. If you were at the store last month for the Surf Van (40100), it was super crazy hectic. Fortunately for this month, the staff had a plan and they tried something different. To deal with the overcrowding issue, kids that were in line today were given the set and they had the opportunity to either build the set inside the store or just take it home. Many chose to leave but there were still a number of kids who wanted to build it, especially with my good friend Genevieve (see below).

On to the Monkey itself, it contains 46 pieces but there weren’t that many rare pieces. You do, however, get an extra whip which is nice. The monkey’s body is kinda awkward and to me it resembles more of E.T.’s body. The head is on a turntable piece so it can spin a full 360 degrees. It’s accessory is a banana.

Overall, the Monkey (40101) is just an okay set. It’s not as cool as last month’s build but it’s nice to have. September’s Monthly Mini Build will be a Racing Plane (40102). I also got to meet a bunch of new fans of the site as well people knew about the site but didn’t know the person behind it, … Continue

LEGO Ideas Exo Suit (21109) Review

There have been a lot of very cool LEGO CUUSOO/Ideas sets that have been available the last few years. One thing that the new Exo Suit (21109) does not have in common with all the other sets is that it is an original idea and not based on an intellectual property. The newest LEGO Ideas set is the brainchild of Peter Reid and has been highly anticipated since it hit 10,000 supporters last year on LEGO CUUSOO.

When it became available a few days ago, I made sure that I was at my local LEGO Store early to be sure that I would be guaranteed to get one. The set has 321 pieces and retails for $34.99 for a $0.11/piece ratio. The box contains four small unnumbered bags, a loose flex hose and 8×8 grid plate, and the instruction booklet.

LEGO Ideas Exo Suit (21109) LEGO Ideas Exo Suit (21109)
LEGO Ideas Exo Suit (21109) LEGO Ideas Exo Suit (21109)

Box

While the design phase was happening for the set, Peter assembled a team of AFOLs to discuss how the Exo Suit would be packaged and marketed. What they and LEGO came up with for the box is a work of art in itself. When you look at it, you get somewhat of a nostalgic feel of the Classic Space box art. At the bottom right corner, you are reminded that the Exo Suit is set #007 in the CUUSOO/Ideas line. The back of the box shows an action shot of the Exo Suit with the yellow barrels.

Instructions

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LEGO The Hobbit The Lonely Mountain (79018) to Launch October 15th

LEGO The Hobbit The Lonely Mountain (79018)

LEGO has updated their Hobbit minisite with one of the new sets that will be coming out in a few months, The Lonely Mountain (79018). The set was officially revealed at San Diego Comic Con 2014 and it lists the release date as October 15th. The other sets in the wave will most likely be released on the same date.

The Lonely Mountain has 866 pieces and will retail for $129.99 and the set includes the Smaug figure that many fans have been waiting for. Vesa Lehtimäki (Avanaut) returns with more actions shots of the LEGO The Hobbit sets starting off with this set. Now the wait is on for images of the other sets in this wave.

LEGO The Hobbit The Lonely Mountain (79018)

LEGO The Hobbit The Lonely Mountain (79018)

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LEGO Ninjago: Rebooted: Battle for New Ninjago City DVD Review

LEGO Ninjago: Rebooted: Battle for New Ninjago City Season Three Part One

Warner Bros. Home Entertainment was again kindly enough to send us a review copy of another LEGO TV show, this time it is LEGO Ninjago: Rebooted: Battle for New Ninjago City Season Three Part One. The DVD includes the first four episodes of Season Three and the story continues off the previous one where the Ninjas defeated the Overlord. It retails for $14.98 with 98 minutes of total runtime. On the DVD itself, you have Zane featured on the cover art and the insert is for the LEGO Ninjago: Nindroids game that is available on handheld systems.

LEGO Ninjago: Rebooted: Battle for New Ninjago City Season Three Part One

LEGO Ninjago: Rebooted: Battle for New Ninjago City Season Three Part One

Victory in the Final Battle between the Gold Ninja and the Overlord has ushered in a new era of peace and begun a technological renaissance. Time has passed and the Ninja have become obsolete in this new hi-tech world. Just when they think all is safe in Ninjago, they’re called back into action when the reclusive inventor Cyrus Borg warns them the Overlord has survived as a digital virus and is trapped within the Digiverse. The Ninja will learn the Overlord seeks to steal Lloyd’s golden power to enable him to escape his digital prison and reign as the great prophesized destructor, “The Golden Master.”

And to aid his villainous plot, he’s created a new technological menace more powerful than any foe the Ninja have ever faced – Nindroids.

Episode 27: The Surge

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Marvel Guardians of the Galaxy Movie Poster in LEGO Form

LEGO Marvel Super Heroes Guardians of the Galaxy

This week marks the premiere of Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy in theaters. The celebrate the movie E! Online has revealed an image of the movie poster in LEGO form. I watched it yesterday and it was awesome especially the part where Thanos shows up. I got that tingly feeling and am very excited for the upcoming movies in the Marvel Cinematic Universe leading up to the battle against Thanos. That is still a few years away but in the meantime, the Avengers still have Ultron to deal with next year. Now if I can just have enough time to build the GotG sets…

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LEGO Space: Building the Future Book Review

I recently received a copy of LEGO Space: Building the Future by Peter Reid and Tim Goddard from No Starch Press. Over the past week, I had a chance to read it and I literally couldn’t put it down. Although I don’t know Peter and Tim personally, I’ve been familiar with their contributions to the LEGO community including Peter’s recently released LEGO Ideas Exo Suit (21109). LEGO Space: Building the Future is a very nice hard cover book that consists of 216 fully illustrated pages which retails for $24.95.

LEGO Space: Building the Future LEGO Space: Building the Future

LEGO Space: Building the Future is not your ordinary book that showcases just models of spaceships but it is a story that pays tribute to many of the LEGO Space themes like Classic Space, Blacktron, Ice Planet, and Space Police with a wide variety of different kinds of builds. The book is written in past tense as if was a history of events that happened from the early days of space exploration to the colonization of the moon to reaching first contact with another species and beyond. All the themes mentioned above and are nicely represented and their roles are thoroughly explained throughout the book.

LEGO Space: Building the Future

The first part of the book begins with an overview of actual space travel from the launch of Russia’s Sputnik, to Neil Armstrong landing and stepping on the moon, to the NASA Curiosity Rover exploring Mars. During this chapter, there are some LEGO builds to represent these events.

LEGO Space: Building the Future

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LEGO September 2014 Store Calendar Promos & Events

September 2014 LEGO Store Calendar 2

Today is the start of August and that means that the September 2014 LEGO Store Calendar is now available. This also means that there are some new promos that will be going on at the LEGO Stores and on Shop@Home. The biggest thing that will be happening is the FREE exclusive Classic Spaceman Minifigure for VIP members with purchases of $99 or more from September 1-14. We first revealed this little set back in June and was hoping that it would show up in the States later this year.

The other promo is the continuation of the FREE LEGO Legends of Chima Worriz’ Fire Bike (30265) with purchases of $50 or more until September 14th.

The FREE Monly Mini Model is a small Racing Plane.

The DC Comics Super Heroes The Tumbler (76023) will be available for the general public on September 1st while VIP members get it starting August 18th.

From September 17-30, LEGO VIP members again get early access to a new exclusive LEGO holiday set. This set will probably be the 2014 LEGO Winter Village Santa’s Workshop (10245). The set should be revealed very soon, hopefully at BrickFair VA this weekend.

On September 14 & 21, there will be a LEGO Fusion Demonstration Day at the stores.

FInally on September 27th, the LEGO Club Meeting will be City-themed and the t-shirt will feature a polar bear from the Arctic sets.

Overall, September is an okay month with the big promo for the Classic Spaceman Minifigure set for VIPs. It looks like I’ll … Continue

LEGO Jurassic World Sets Confirmed by Chris Pratt?

As I was coming out from seeing Guardians of the Galaxy, I came across a very interesting post by Brick Fanatics. Since there was no information from Legendary Pictures at San Diego Comic Con 2014 for Jurassic World, this is probably one of the biggest info for the movie.

Chris Pratt, who portrays Star-Lord in GotG, was in an interview with The Empire Film Podcast and he dropped a big secret about Jurassic World but not what you expected. He has confirmed that there will be LEGO sets based on Jurassic World! In the podcast, he mentions that there will be at least one set with his character Owen from the movie. At 1:11:00 of the podcast, Pratt mentions, “I have approved and seen the look for my character Owen in the Jurassic Park, the Jurassic Park LEGO.”

This is awesome news for people who are fans of the Jurassic Park franchise, like me. For people who missed out on the LEGO Dino sets from a few years ago, these new LEGO Jurassic World sets gives us an opportunity to get more dinosaur figures. The movie has a release date of June 12, 2015. What are your thoughts on this revelation?

Update: After doing some research, another building blocks company has the license for Jurassic Park sets. I’m not sure if Chris was confused by that or if indeed LEGO will have sets based on the movie. Considering that he played the main character in The LEGO Movie, he should know the difference between LEGO … Continue

Chris McVeigh’s Mini Spaceship Instructions Now Available

You’ve probably seen Chris McVeigh’s miniature version of Benny’s Spaceship above. He has now provided the instructions for the build for free on his website. Head over to the “Sci-Fi & More” section of his building guides and you can download the instructions in PDF format along with many other building guides. If you have the pieces, you can display it next to the regular version of the 70816 ship. Be sure to follow his Facebook Page for more cool photography and notifications on when he releases new building guides.

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Firestar Toys Custom Minifigures to Support NSPCC Charity

As we know by now, our friend Richard over at Brick Fanatics is an avid supporter of the NSPCC children’s charity. The charity was a huge part in his life and was introduced to LEGO when he was younger. Now Richard is giving back to the charity that saved his life and he’s been doing half marathons throughout the year to raise money for the charity. He has teamed up with Firestar Toys to create some custom minifigures that are in his likeness. If you’ve seen Richard in his running outfit, you can tell that the minifigures are a very good representation of him.

Although these minifigures won’t be sold, Richard will be posting details later on how you can get them. The money raised through the custom minifigures will go towards Richard’s challenge total which is then given to the NSPCC. If you want to help support Richard and his charity, head over to his fundraiser page.

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LEGO Ideas Exo Suit (21109) and Research Institute (21110) Now Available

LEGO Ideas Exo Suit (21109)

The time is now here and the new LEGO Ideas Exo Suit (21109) is now available on Shop@Home. It probably won’t sell out on the first day but LEGO Designer Mark Stafford has hinted that the set is currently a single production run so don’t wait on getting it if you plan to.

LEGO Ideas Research Institute (21110)

The LEGO Ideas Research Institute (21110), which is somewhat overshadowed by the popularity of the Exo Suit is also now available on Shop@Home.

Remember that there are a few promos that LEGO will be having in August including the free LEGO Creator MINI Cooper Mini Model Polybag (40109) with purchases of $99 or more. If the LEGO Ideas sets last until August 25th, you can also get the free LEGO Legends of Chima Worriz’ Fire Bike Polybag (30265) with purchases of $50 or more. Check out all the other things that is going on for August on the LEGO Store Calendar.

Update: The Exo Suit is already out of stock on Shop@Home and it will ship in 30 days. It was also listed on Target’s website but it’s also sold out. Finally, Toys R US has it listed sold in stores for $24.99 but YMMV.

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LEGO BIONICLE 2015 Almost Confirmed?

News coming out of Brickipedia this evening is that the return of LEGO BIONICLE is pretty much now confirmed. When you do a search for the term “bionicle” on Shop@Home, it takes you to a “Coming Soon” page which tells you to check back later for more information. LEGO usually puts that placeholder for upcoming releases of new sets.

Earlier this month, we reported that there was a rumored list of 13 sets that will be released in 2015. Another thing that may confirm the return of LEGO BIONICLE is a leaked image that was posted on Groove Bricks of the sets in question. What are your guys’ thoughts on this piece of information? Is anyone excited for the return of LEGO BIONICLE after a couple of years hiatus?

Thanks to George over on Twitter for the heads up.

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LEGO Guardians of the Galaxy Trailer #2 by Antonio Toscano

Friday marks the premiere of Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy in theaters and over the past weekend while I was at San Diego Comic Con 2014, Antonio Toscano posted a new video of the GotG trailer that he has created on our Facebook Page. Like many of his other videos, Antonio has recreated the second Guardians of the Galaxy trailer done entirely in LEGO. Check out the video below and make sure to subscribe to his channel to see more of his cool videos. As usual, he has done a pretty good job on it with the sets that are now available. Check out both versions of the trailer below and see the close similarities both have to each other.

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San Diego Comic Con 2014 LEGO Recap

SDCC 2014 LEGO Booth

San Diego Comic Con 2014 came and went just like that. Four days filled with lots of things to see and do. Although I did lots of other things that wasn’t related to LEGO, I’m going to stick with the LEGO stuff in this post since this is what I’m here for.

One of the coolest things that I experienced there was not at the LEGO booth itself, but meeting people in the LEGO community. I got to finally meet Will from Hoth Bricks and Lim from neoape. It was cool to finally put a face to some of the fellow LEGO bloggers out there. I also got to reconnect with Joe Meno from BrickJournal, Tommy Williamson from BrickNerd, as well as some friends from SandLUG like Tommy and Charlie. I even ran into TT Games’ Game Director Arthur Parsons on the streets and chatted with him a little bit while waiting to cross the street.

SDCC 2014 Arthur Parsons

Now on to the LEGO booth itself. It was very colorful and what we expect a LEGO booth to look like. Although the space for the booth was one of the larger ones at the convention, it didn’t feel like it. There wasn’t that much room to maneuver and if you thought you did, that was quickly over. One of the few disappointments with the booth was the retail store they had around back. Every time I went by that area, there would be a line outside waiting to go in with a few people inside slowly … Continue

LEGO Ideas Wall•E Achieves 10,000 Supporters

It’s been a while that we last reported on a project reaching 10,000 supporters on LEGO Ideas but the Wall•E project by Angus MacLane is the latest one to reach that milestone. Angus is an animator who worked on the movie and took him about 3 years to build the LEGO version of Wall•E while he was also working on the movie.

It is a very accurate representation of WALL•E and it makes a cute little set for you to play with or display if it does go into production. The project now gets moved on to the Review Stage where it will go against other worthy projects including the Assault on Wayne Manor, Invisible Hand, X-Men: X-Mansion, and LEGO Lightsabers. Congratulations to Angus for this achievement.

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LEGO San Diego Comic Con 2014 Survey

Since San Diego Comic Con 2014 is all wrapped up, The LEGO Group is looking for input on your experience if you attended the convention. The survey guages how the LEGO booth was ran and the attendees’ overall experience. If you were like me, you probably saw some things that weren’t up to snuff during the four days there like the line filling up to purchase the exclusives before the exhibit doors even opened or how about the line switching direction after people had already lined up on the other side of the booth. Head over to Survey Monkey to give your opinion on how the LEGO booth was ran. I’ll be doing a recap on my experience at SDCC 2014 in a separate post but in the meantime, leave a comment on how you think the booth was ran.

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The LEGO Movie Panel at SDCC 2014

The LEGO Movie Panel at SDCC 2014

The last panel I went to at San Diego Comic Con 2014 was the LEGO/Warner Bros. The LEGO Movie panel. The panel consisted of LEGO Brand marketing Director Brian Bowler, Executive Producer and LEGO Vice President of Product Design Matthew Ashton, and LEGO Senior Product Designer Michael Fuller. Jadon Sands (Finn) was scheduled to make an appearance but was a no show.

The panel pretty much showed the storyboard which was already seen in The LEGO Movie Blu-Ray. They talked about the concept of King Carl’s Castle which eventually turned into Unikitty’s Cloud Cuckoo Land. They also showed the different versions of Unikitty before the final version was chosen. One interesting slide that was shown was the version of Unikitty seen below. The panel hinted that we may be seeing more of Unikitty in a set(s) that will be released in January 2015. Early speculation is that this version of Unikitty will be in the Master Builder’s Submarine so fingers crossed.

The LEGO Movie Panel at SDCC 2014

Furthermore, the panel also showed off various designs of MetalBeard and discussed how Michael came up with the final design.

The LEGO Movie Panel at SDCC 2014

The LEGO Movie Panel at SDCC 2014

Overall, the panel was ok. A majority of the things that were shown were already on the Blu-Ray but some of the new stuff that was shown was a pleasant surprise including the new Unikitty minifigure. One of the highlights was the number of children cosplayers dressed up as some characters from the LEGO Movie including the kids that dressed up as half Unikitty and half Angry Kitty. There was also a Bad Cop, … Continue

A Look at Beyond the Brick: A LEGO Brickumentary Panel at SDCC 2014

A Look at Beyond the Brick: A LEGO Brickumentary SDCC 2014 Panel

On Saturday at San Diego Comic Con 2014, Joe Meno (BrickJournal) moderated the A Look at Beyond the Brick: A LEGO Brickumentary panel which also features one of the film’s directors, Kief Davidson, associate producer Andrew Oppenheimer, and Tommy Williamson (BrickNerd). A surprise guest to the panel was Nathan Sawaya (BrickArtist.com).

The panel is pretty much what the title is. It took a look behind the scenes of the documentary that was released earlier this year at the Tribeca Film Festival in New York. There were clips from the film showing what LEGO meant for members of the LEGO community. Joe also showed off Tommy’s timelape animation for the film called Nerdception which you can watch below.

Overall, it was a really good panel and it was cool to see the room actually interested in what goes on in the LEGO community. Beyond the Brick: A LEGO Brickumentary will be available in theaters in early 2015. After the panel, Joe offered instructions for a 4-wide Batmobile, TARDIS model, and an LDD file of Olaf from Frozen to anyone who entered their email at the TwoMorrows booth. He has also offered these incentives on his Facebook Page. Check out images from the panel below.

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LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham Panel at SDCC 2014

LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham SDCC 2014 Panel

On the last day of San Diego Comic Con 2014, the LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham panel was hosted by IGN’s Greg Miller and there were some surprises. TT Games’ Phil Ring and Arthur Parsons was on hand as well as some of the voice actors of the video game including Troy Baker, Travis Willingham, Laura Bailey, Scott Porter, Dee Bradley Baker, and Josh Keaton. One surprise that wasn’t really a surprise was that Adam West was also on the panel.

LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham SDCC 2014 Panel

During the panel, they did a recap of the new playable characters such as Bat-Cow, Booster Gold & Skeets, Hawkman, Adam West, Arkillo, Krypto, Miss Martian, Batman of Zur-En-Arrh, Blue Beetle, and Mr. Mxyzptlk. These characters were announced at the LEGO booth during SDCC by Arthur Parsons. Something new that was shown was Superboy’s outfit which is the New 52 version. The other thing that was new was the 1960’s versions of the Batman charcters like Robin, Catwoman, Batgirl, Joker, Riddler, Penguin, Alfred, and the Batmobile.

LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham SDCC 2014 Panel

LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham SDCC 2014 Panel

LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham SDCC 2014 Panel

LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham SDCC 2014 Panel

Some surprises were the LEGO Batman 3 t-shirts and posters that were given away to everyone in attendance. You were given a ticket to bring to the Fulfillment Room at the Hyatt to pick up your items. The only problem was that it was kinda hot walking outside from the convention center to the hotel. The other surprise was for 3 people who asked questions at the panel. Greg Miller had 3 of the LEGO SDCC 2014 Batmobile exclusive sets for people who had the best questions. Not only … Continue

LEGO Mixels Series 4 Revealed at SDCC 2014

LEGO Mixels Series 4 - Burnard (41532)

Series 4 of the LEGO Mixels were revealed today at San Diego Comic Con 2014. There was one character for each Tribe that was represented. Burnard (41532) has 58 pieces and looks like it could come from the Infernites Tribe. Burnard may also be a new demon-like Tribe. We also got to see Nurp-Naut (41529) which has 52 pieces and is from a new space Tribe called the Orbitonz. Finally, there was Globert (41533) who has 45 pieces and is from some sort of bat Tribe called the Glowkies. Series 4 of the LEGO Mixels will be available in February 2015.

LEGO Mixels Series 4 - Nurp-Naut (41529)

LEGO Mixels Series 4 - Nurp-Naut (41529)

LEGO Mixels Series 4 - Globert (41533)

LEGO Mixels Series 4

LEGO Mixels Series 4

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The LEGO Movie Unikitty SDCC 2014 Exclusive Minifigure

The LEGO Movie Unikitty SDCC 2014 Exclusive

Today was the last day of San Diego Comic Con 2014 and also the last exclusive minifigure that the LEGO booth was giving away. The character that was given away was The LEGO Movie’s Unikitty however this version of her is a little different than the one found in the Cloud Cuckoo Palace (70803).

This 16 piece exclusive Unikitty uses the same exact pieces as the regular one minus 2 pieces, the face and the pink 1×3 eyebrow piece. That totals 4 exclusive pieces to this set with the 2 faces and 2 eyebrows. The faces that are included in this set can make Unikitty become Cutesykitty and Cheerykitty. She comes packaged in the usual clamshell plastic as well as an insert. The inserts for the other 2014 minifigures showed a portrait of the charcter but Unikitty’s portrait is on the back and inside the insert are the instructions of how to build her.

As you can see from the images below, when she is Cutesykitty, she has really big eyes with a sort of a worried eyebrow thing going on there. You’ve all seen how cute things look with their expressions. For Cheerykitty, she has a big smile with some raised eyebrows.

Overall, the SDCC 2014 Unikitty is a great addition to my collection and I’m glad that I was able to get all four minifigures from this year. Although this version of Unikitty is an exclusive, we may not have seen the last of her. I was in The LEGO Movie panel and … Continue

LEGO Green Lantern vs. Sinestro (76025) Officially Revealed at SDCC 2014

LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes Green Lantern vs. Sinestro (76025)

Today at Day 3 of San Diego Comic Con 2014, LEGO has officially revealed the LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes Green Lantern vs. Sinestro (76025). The set was revealed during Preview Night on Kotaku but today attendees got a first-hand look at the set.

As reported before, it will have 174 pieces and retail for $19.99 which is an awesome price point considering that fans don’t have to pay a lot of money to get the highly requested Green Lantern minifigure. One thing that is shown on Batman that was not shown in the reveal a few days ago is the printing on the wings. It seems that the wings are a printed piece but it’s hard to tell from the pics. Blame the cloudiness of case for the quality of the images. I’ll try to take some better ones tomorrow.

LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes Green Lantern vs. Sinestro (76025)

LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes Green Lantern vs. Sinestro (76025)

LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes Green Lantern vs. Sinestro (76025)

LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes Green Lantern vs. Sinestro (76025)

LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes Green Lantern vs. Sinestro (76025)

LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes Green Lantern vs. Sinestro (76025)

LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes Green Lantern vs. Sinestro (76025)

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LEGO DC Comics Batman of Zur-En-Arrh SDCC 2014 Exclusive Minifigure

LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes Batman of Zur-En-Arrh SDCC 2014 Exclusive Minifigure

Day 3 of San Diego Comic Con 2014 has passed and again, I bring back home with me another exclusive LEGO minifigure for this year. Today’s minifigure was the LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes Batman of Zur-En-Arrh. He is a fairly obscure character from DC and was introduced in France Herron’s 1958 Batman #113 Batman – The Superman of Planet-X. Zur-En-Arrh is actually a scientist names Tlano who was inspired to play the same role as Batman from Earth. In Grant Morrison’s resurrection of Batman of Zur-En-Arrh, he is a backup personality of Bruce Wayne used in case if he was mindwiped.

On to the minifigure itself, he has the same mold as Batman except with different colors. We know that Batman works in black and sometimes in very, very dark gray but this version of Batman is the total opposite. His main color scheme is purple and red with some yellow on the arms and belt. Also note that the chest emblem is different and he wears a purple cape. He has a double-sided head with a happy expression on one side and a clenched teeth expression on the other. His accessory is a bat.

Overall, the SDCC 2014 Batman of Zur-En-Arrh is what an exclusive minifigure should be. It will probably not be produced again in an official set but since guessing what LEGO will produce in the future is a crapshoot so who knows if we’ll see him again or not. In the meantime, I’m glad that I was able to get … Continue

LEGO Collectible Minifigures Series 12 (71007) Lineup Revealed

LEGO Collectible Minifigures Series 12 (71007)

Earlier this morning while I was heading to San Diego Comic Con, this official image of the LEGO Collectible Minifigures Series 12 (71007) came across my feed and I didn’t have my laptop so I sent out a Tweet and the LEGO community went wild. The image came from an Argos listing which shows every minifigure in Series 12 including Video Game Guy, Prospector, 80′s Rocker, Swashbuckler, Jester, Fairytale Princess, Spooky Girl, Pizza Delivery Guy, Hun Warrior, Genie Girl, Lifeguard, Wizard, Dinosaur Tracker, Space Miner, Battle Goddess and Pig Suit Guy. They will be available in stores in October for $3.99 each. Happy hunting!

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LEGO The Hobbit The Lonely Mountain (79018) at SDCC 2014

LEGO The Hobbit The Lonely Mountain (79018)

With all the news coming out of San Diego Comic Con 2014, I forgot to post the pictures I took of the new LEGO The Hobbit The Lonely Mountain (79018). The 866 piece set will retail for $129.99 and will be released in October. In the pictures, I tried to focus on the Smaug figure as many people were waiting patiently to see it. You can check out Smaug in action in a video created by The Brotherhood Workshop here.

LEGO The Hobbit The Lonely Mountain (79018)

LEGO The Hobbit The Lonely Mountain (79018)

LEGO The Hobbit The Lonely Mountain (79018)

LEGO The Hobbit The Lonely Mountain (79018)

LEGO The Hobbit The Lonely Mountain (79018)

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LEGO DC Comics UCS Tumbler (76023) Unveiled at SDCC 2014

LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes UCS Tumbler (76023)

For today’s reveal at San Diego Comic Con, LEGO unveiled the actual model of the DC Comics Super Heroes UCS Tumbler (76023) for attendees to feast their eyes on. The set was inside of a clouded window case and the pictures don’t do it justice. After seeing it with my own eyes, it’s definitely a must purchase for any Batman fan out there. The UCS Tumbler is already listed on Shop@Home in preparation on it being sold to VIP members on August 18th and to the general public on September 1st. Check out more details of the set here.

LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes UCS Tumbler (76023)

LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes UCS Tumbler (76023)

LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes UCS Tumbler (76023)

LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes UCS Tumbler (76023)

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LEGO Marvel GotG The Collector SDCC 2014 Exclusive Minifigure

LEGO Marvel Guardians of the Galaxy The Collector SDCC 2014 Exclusive

For today at San Diego Comic Con 2014, LEGO was giving out the Marvel Super Heroes Guardians of the Galaxy The Collector as the exclusive minifigure. First seen at the end of Thor: The Dark World played by Benicio del Toro, he receives the Aether from Sif and Volstagg to keep in his collection.

As you can see, the minifigure does have a somewhat similar look to Benicio del Toro with a stern look on one side and an angry look on the other. He has a maroon leaf-patterned with a chain in the front torso. The back also has some of the leaf patterns as well. He wears a white cape to represent his fur cape from the movie. The legs has some of the patterns with some maroon details on the lower leg areas. Finally, he also has some black and trans-red studs to maybe show the Aether.

Like with the Bard the Bowman minifigure from yesterday, the insert inside the clamshell packaging opens up to show a mini portrait of The Collector.

Tomorrow’s minifigure giveaway will be the Batman of Zur-En-Arrh so hopefully I’ll be able to win one too and keep the winning streak going.

LEGO Marvel Guardians of the Galaxy The Collector SDCC 2014 Exclusive

LEGO Marvel Guardians of the Galaxy The Collector SDCC 2014 Exclusive

LEGO Marvel Guardians of the Galaxy The Collector SDCC 2014 Exclusive

LEGO Marvel Guardians of the Galaxy The Collector SDCC 2014 Exclusive

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LEGO The Hobbit Bard the Bowman SDCC 2014 Exclusive Minifigure

LEGO The Hobbit Bard the Bowman SDCC 2014 Exclusive

Here are some clearer images of the LEGO The Hobbit Bard the Bowman San Diego Comic Con 2014 exclusive minifigure. Earlier this morning I posted a picture from my potato phone but I’m home now so you can get a clearer look at him. As you can see from the packaging, it also says The Battle of Five Armies.

I was also told today that this minifigure will be available in a set in the future just like Azog from last year. Ace over at FBTB also has confirmed this piece of news as well. For fans who really wanted Bard but couldn’t go to SDCC, you can rest assured that he will be available at some point in the future.

LEGO The Hobbit Bard the Bowman SDCC 2014 Exclusive

LEGO The Hobbit Bard the Bowman SDCC 2014 Exclusive

LEGO The Hobbit Bard the Bowman SDCC 2014 Exclusive

LEGO The Hobbit Bard the Bowman SDCC 2014 Exclusive

LEGO The Hobbit Bard the Bowman SDCC 2014 Exclusive

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Batman and Super Angry Kitty Attack (70817) Revealed at SDCC 2014

The LEGO Movie SDCC 2014

Last week, we reported there will be a new The LEGO Movie set coming out in January 2015. Today at San Diego Comic Con 2014, LEGO officially announced the Batman and Super Angry Kitty Attack (70817). By releasing this set next year, it makes me think there will be more sets in the wave and not just having a fairly small set by itself.

Unfortunately, the box does have the LEGO watermark on it so I can’t post pictures of it. It will consist of 115 pieces and retail for $9.99. The set is pretty much what you see above on the right. You get Batman with a new clenched teeth expression and a grappling gun, a very Angry Kitty, a Skeletron, and a Micro Manager.

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LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham SDCC 2014 Trailer

LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham - Zur-En-Arrh

Today at San Diego Comic Con 2014, Arthur Parsons was at the LEGO booth talking about LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham and there he revealed a new trailer for the game. Also a few new characters were revealed as playable characters including Zur-En-Arrh, Booster Gold & Skeets, and Bat-Cow. Check out the new trailer below from IGN.

LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham - Booster Gold & Skeets

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Take a Break from SDCC and Check Out the LEGO Store

LEGO Store February 2014 Mini Monthly Build Event

If you’re from out of town attending San Diego Comic Con 2014 and want to take a little break from all the hustle and bustle of everything that is going on there, remember that San Diego does have a LEGO Store conveniently located at the Fashion Valley Mall. The MTS Trolley is right there at the mall and the Green Line runs every 10 minutes all the way down to the convention center. If you’re driving there, the address is 7007 Friars Rd, Space 965A, San Diego CA 92108.

The LEGO Store is located right next to the food court on the second level and you can’t miss it. Although, the LEGO booth at SDCC doesn’t have a Pick-A-Brick wall, the physical store does and it has a nice variety of elements that is stocked by my very good friend Genevieve. Also remember that the LEGO Creator MINI Cooper MK VII (10242) is now available for VIPs there and the LEGO Star Wars summer wave sets are also now in stock at the store. So check it out if you have some time. Tell them I sent you 😉

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San Diego Comic Con 2014 LEGO Exclusive Set Pricing Details

Ace from FBTB is currently at San Diego Comic Con 2014 and he has given an update on the pricing for the three LEGO exclusive sets that will be sold there. As you can see, the LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes 1966 Batmobile will go for for $50 each instead of the $40 that was previously reported. The LEGO Marvel Guardians of the Galaxy Rocket’s Warbird and the LEGO Star Wars Rebels The Ghost will both go for $40 each. There will be 1,000 sets sold in total, 200 each day including preview night. Hopefully I’ll be able to score these sets tomorrow and do a review of them after I get back home.

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LEGO The Hobbit The Lonely Mountain (79018) Revealed

LEGO The Hobbit The Lonely Mountain (79018)

In addition to the bombshell that was reported while I was away from my computer, The Hollywood Reporter has revealed one of the new LEGO The Hobbit sets that is due out later this year, The Lonely Mountain (79018). The set consists of 866 pieces and has five minifigures: Bilbo Baggins, Balin, Dwalin, Fili, and Kili as well as Smaug the dragon. The set will retail for $129.99 and will be based on The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies. Like with many sets that have been recently revealed, The Lonely Mountain will be displayed at San Diego Comic Con 2014 for attendees to get a closer look at.

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LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes Green Lantern vs Sinestro (76025) Revealed

LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes Green Lantern vs. Sinestro (76025)

I was out checking out some stuff at San Diego Comic Con 2014 when I saw this news come in my feed. Unfortunately, I didn’t have my laptop with me and I started getting emails about it from number people but this piece of news is well worth the wait. Kotaku has revealed that we are finally getting a set with Green Lantern. Yes, Green freaking Lantern! The set is the LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes Green Lantern vs Sinestro (76025).

In January 2015, we will finally be getting a set with the Green Lantern minifigure. Earlier today, we reported of an image posted by LEGO that may suggest that we could be seeing him in a future set. A few hours later, bam! There’s no piece count on the set but we do know that it will retail for $19.95. The set will consist of Mr. Hal Jordan, aka Green Lantern, and his nemesis, Sinestro. If that wasn’t enough, a white Space Batman minifigure that was featured in LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham is also included.

Now that this set has been revealed, fans that have been waiting for a Green Lantern minifigure can be relieved that their dream has finally come true. The set will be on display at SDCC 2014 this week and we’ll get an up close look at it.

LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes Green Lantern vs. Sinestro (76025)

LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes Green Lantern vs. Sinestro (76025)

LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes Green Lantern vs. Sinestro (76025)

LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes Green Lantern vs. Sinestro (76025)

LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes Green Lantern vs. Sinestro (76025)

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LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes Batman 75th Anniversary Poster Teaser?

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Today is National Batman Day and to celebrate the Caped Crusader’s 75th anniversary, LEGO has posted an image featuring Batman and the rest of the Justice League in front of a cake. The image shows Batman wearing a different outfit that we’ve haven’t seen before. It also shows Wonder Woman in her New 52 outfit as well as Green Lantern.

Past images similar to these are usually a tease of future products such as the Batman of Zur-En-Arrh minifigure and the Classic ’66 Batmobile so could this image be a teaser for minifigures that we could see in future sets?

It’s been speculated for a while now that Green Lantern will finally be in an official set and seeing him as a LED Lite where other characters are already seen in minifigure form may suggest that we could be seeing him soon.

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First Look at LEGO Batman of Zur-En-Arrh Exclusive Minifigure for SDCC 2014

LEGO SDCC 2014 Batman of Zur-En-Arrh

USA Today has revealed what the LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes Batman of Zur-En-Arrh exclusive minifigure will look like for San Diego Comic Con 2014. He does indeed look like the teaser image from back in May. Like last year, the minifigures will come in a plastic clamshell with a cardboard backing. There will be 1,750 of these given away this week to lucky attendees.

LEGO SDCC 2014 Batman of Zur-En-Arrh

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First Look at LEGO Star Wars 15th Anniversary Minifigure Case

Continuing with our LEGO San Diego Comic Con 2014 coverage, StarWars.com has given a first look at the LEGO Star Wars 15th Anniversary Minifigure Case that will be displayed at the LEGO booth (#2829). As we mentioned before, the case will consist of over 600 LEGO Star Wars minifigures and measures 6.5 feet high. The case itself is also constructed out of 54,404 LEGO bricks and weighs 268 lbs. It took LEGO Master Model Builder Erik Varszegi, who also created the Smaug statue for the Warner Bros. booth (#4545), 500 hours to design and build the whole case. This will be the first time that every single LEGO Star Wars minifigure, from 1999 to the present, including big figs, will be displayed at one location. I’ll be there all four days so stay tuned for more LEGO news coming out of SDCC 2014!

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LEGO Star Wars Wookie Gunship (75084) Revealed for SDCC 2014

MTV has just released a couple of images of some LEGO Star Wars things that can be seen at San Diego Comic Con 2014. The first thing is the new LEGO Star Rebels Wars Wookie Gunship (75084). The set that will be available in January 2015 will have 570 pieces and retail for $69.99. Some minifigures included will be Wullffwarro, Kanan Jarrus, and 2 more Wookiees.

Protect Wullffwarro and his Jedi friend, Kanan Jarrus, with the powerful LEGO® Star Wars Wookiee Gunship. As featured in the Star Wars: Rebels animated TV series, this amazing battle-ready craft has loads of weapons to see off any invading force, like movable front cannons and an elevating top cannon. When the action really heats up, raise the wings into attack mode and unleash the never-before-seen rapid shooters! If you run low on ammo, open the side hatches to access the spare supply, then lower the rear bay door and unload the mobile gun post. Includes 4 minifigures with assorted weapons: Wullffwarro, Kanan Jarrus and 2 Wookiees. Available January 2015, 570 pieces, $69.99.

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The other thing that you can see at the LEGO booth (#2829) is the life-sized LEGO model of Chopper from the Star Wars Rebels animated series. As one of our previous articles stated, Chopper will be remote-controlled by someone there on the floor. It consists of 11,774 bricks and took builders 143 hours to create. It stands about 3 feet tall and weighs 58 lbs.

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Zur-En-Arrh Batman Revealed as Exclusive Minifigure at SDCC 2014

FBTB has just dropped one of the biggest bombshells for LEGO at San Diego Comic Con 2014. Ace has revealed that LEGO will be giving away the DC Comics Zur-En-Arrh Batman as one of their exclusive minifigures. Although there are no images at this time, the outfit will probably look similar to the one picture above. Zur-En-Arrh will probably be given away either Friday or Saturday and The Collector on the day that’s left over. This will probably be one of the most sought for minifigures this year at SDCC. Check out the details of the giveaway process here.

If you’re not familiar with Batman of Zur-En-Arrh, he was first introduced by France Herron as an alien named Tlano from the planet Zur-En-Arrh. Later on in Grant Morrison’s version, he was brought back as Bruce Wayne’s backup personality in case Batman was mindwiped or driven to insanity.

Update: Back in May, LEGO released an image (see below) promoting LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham. Batman is shown standing in front of different suits and also pictured was the Zur-En-Arrh outfit which could be the one that will be given out at SDCC. Thanks to Dave for the reminder.

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LEGO Classic TV Series Batmobile Revealed for SDCC 2014

LEGO SDCC 2014 Classic Batmobile

Complex has revealed the exclusive LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes Classic TV series Batmobile that will be sold at San Diego Comic Con 2014. Since this year marks the 75th anniversary of Batman, LEGO has created this little beauty for SDCC and Batman fans will no doubt be wanting to get their hands on this little set. It has all the details of the ’66 Batmobile including the front part of the car and the tail fins as well. The only thing that missing is the Batman logo on the side of the car but we can’t expect everything little detail in this already cool little set. The Batmobile has 152 pieces and will be sold for $39.99 like the other exclusive sets. It also includes the Batman and Robin minifigures in their classic outfits as well, which unfortunately are the same ones from the Juniors sets. Thanks to Chris for the heads up.

LEGO SDCC 2014 Classic Batmobile

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Full LEGO Booth Details at San Diego Comic Con 2014

LEGO has sent out a press release giving all the details on what will be going on at the LEGO booth (#2829) at San Diego Comic Con 2014 from more exclusive reveals to statues that you can take pictures with. For the first time, attendees will have access to a free build area but this year, they can take their creations home. There are also some details on which exclusive minifigures will be given out on which days. If you aren’t able to attend SDCC 2014, you will have a chance to win the minifigures by following LEGO on Twitter. Read the the full press release below my summary.

LEGO Star Wars

The celebrate 15 years of LEGO Star Wars, LEGO will be showcasing every LEGO Star Wars minifigure ever created which is over 600 in total. There will also be a remote-controlled life-size model of LEGO Chopper from Star Wars Rebels. The press release also notes there will be an unveiling of a 2015 LEGO Star Wars set which I can pretty much say is the UCS Slave I (75060). Finally, the limited mini version of The Ghost will be for sale for $39.99

LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes

To celebrate the 75th anniversay of Batman, LEGO will have a life-size model of the Batcycle and sidecar from the classic TV series. There will also be two exclusive sets revealed for 2015 which we already know one will be the UCS Tumbler (76023). The classic Batmobile will be sold in limited quanties … Continue

More Details of SDCC 2014 Exclusive LEGO Minifigure Giveaway Process

Ace over at FBTB has now confirmed a majority of the details on how LEGO will be giving away their exclusive minifigures at San Diego Comic Con 2014. We knew of some of the details a few days ago such as the staff using an iPad for the ticketing process and attendees entering once a day.

The giveaways start at 12:30pm in the Sails Pavilion. There will be multiple iPads stations so the you can choose which one you want to test your luck on. If you are a winner, you will be going to another line to claim whatever prize that day is for. If you’re not a winner, you can try again the next day. There will be about 1,750 of each minifigure given out each day which is a lot more than last year so your chances of winning are a lot higher. Children’s badges don’t have barcodes so you will need a parent to be there with them. Both the parent and child can enter too with the parent’s badge scanned twice.

After seeing these details, I’m even more satisfied with the changes from last year. Since there are 1,750 minifigures given away each day, everyone’s chances just got higher. People (scalpers) who put it on the aftermarket probably won’t be getting much for them and they’re probably be more affordable for people who can’t attend SDCC. So I guess all the changes is almost a win-win situation for everybody.

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San Diego Comic Con 2014 LEGO DC Comic Book Image

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LEGO Comic Artist Paul Lee has posted a few images of the exclusive DC Comics Super Heroes comic book that you can get from LEGO at San Diego Comic Con 2014. Paul is scheduled to be doing a signing at the LEGO Booth (#2829) on Saturday, July 26th at 5pm so you can get your copy signed by him as well along with writer Rachel Lareau.

As you can see, there are a number of DC Comics characters that aren’t official minifigures yet. As we reported before, there will again be four exclusive minifigures that will be given away this year. Three of them have already been revealed: The Collector, Unikitty, and Bard the Bowman. The last minifigure hasn’t been revealed at of this writing but it was mentioned that it will be a character from DC Comics. Could this minifigure be one of the characters shown above? We shall see in the next few days.

Note: Paul states, “I have had no advanced knowledge of the minfig exclusives for Comic-con. The depictions of characters and choices of characters were entirely based on personal preference and aesthetics.” Although the exclusive will be a DC character, it doesn’t mean that it will be based on Paul’s drawings.

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LEGO DC Comics UCS The Tumbler (76023) Now Listed on Shop@Home

LEGO DC Comics UCS Tumbler (76023)

The LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes UCS The Tumbler (76023), which was revealed yesterday, is now listed on Shop@Home. As mentioned before, the set will be available on September 1st but LEGO VIP members will have early access to it and be able to purchase it from August 18-31.

The Tumbler (76023) will be displayed at the LEGO Booth (#2829) at San Diego Comic Con 2014 this week and attendees can get a close up look at the set. In the meantime, check out the designer video below.

Construct and display an ultra-sleek LEGO® Super Heroes model of The Tumbler with new front wheels plus new Batman™ and Joker minifigures.

Build the awesome Tumbler from the Batman™ The Dark Knight Trilogy!

Take on the challenge of building The Tumbler, an amazingly cool LEGO® model of the iconic vehicle from the Batman™ The Dark Knight Trilogy. Construct this black armored vehicle highlighted with new color LEGO® elements and brand new LEGO front wheels. Check out the cool, detailed interior and adjustable top wings. Includes 2 new and exclusive minifigures: Batman™ and The Joker.

  • Includes 2 minifigures: Batman™ and The Joker
  • Features an armored exterior, adjustable top wings, detailed interior and huge rubber-tread racing tires
  • Batman™ and The Joker minifigures are new and exclusive to this set!
    Model includes new LEGO® front wheels
  • Includes a fact sheet about the Tumbler vehicle used in The Dark Knight Trilogy movies featuring Batman™
  • Tumbler measures over 5” (15cm) high, 15” (40cm) long and 9” (24cm) wide
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LEGO Shredder Statue at San Diego Comic Con 2014

San Diego Comic Con 2014 - LEGO Shredder

LEGO has revealed another statue that you can expect to see at San Diego Comic Con 2014 this week, Shredder from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. He stands at a whopping 7 feet high and is 36 inches wide. It took builders 35,322 LEGO pieces to create and it weighs in at 174 lbs. With something so massive, it took 269 hours or 11 days to build from start to finish. Shredder will be display at the LEGO Booth (#2829) and you can take a picture with it along with many other statues there.

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LEGO Ninjago: The Visual Dictionary Minifigure Revealed

A few months ago, we reported that there will be some new books from Dorling Kindersley and one of these books is the LEGO Ninjago: The Visual Dictionary. Like with many LEGO DK books, there will be an exclusive minifigure included with the book. Unfortunately with this book, there will not be any new exclusive minifigures but one that is already out in a set. As you can see below, the limited edition minifigure that is included is Zane Rebooted which is already in the Destructoid (70726) set.

With DK, we usually see minifigures that we haven’t seen before like Emperor Palpatine in LEGO Star Wars: The Dark Side and Luke Skywalker in LEGO Star Wars: The Visual Dictionary: Updated and Expanded, even though we’ve seen him before but he has updated printing. But with Zane, he’s the exact same one that was in a set so it’s sort of a head-scratcher as to why this minifigure was chosen. I would’ve been happy with even the Brown Ninja.

The LEGO Ninjago: The Visual Dictionary is set to be released on September 15th but you can pre-order the book now on Amazon.

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Introducing Monster’s Marvel Mixel Masterpieces – The Sentinel Series

Monster's Marvel Mixel Masterpieces

With San Diego Comic Con 2014 around the corner, many people are building things to commemorate the event like Jason Daubert who built a number of pop cultural characters as CubeDudes. Another member of SandLUG, Matt Armstrong, aka MonsterBrick, has created some comic book characters with LEGO as part of his “Monster’s Marvel Mixel Masterpieces – The Sentinel Series.”

These characters are created by using the new LEGO Mixels joints and well as some building features of the Sentinel from the LEGO Marvel X-Men vs. The Sentinel (76022). Click through to see larger images of these cool creations. Don’t worry Matt, I’ll try to make it to the LUG meetings one of these days.

Monster's Marvel Mixel Masterpieces

Thor of Asgard Sentinel Series Human Torch Sentinel Series Captain America Sentinel Series Punisher Sentinel Series Falcon Sentinel Series Thing Pagano style Wolverine Sentinel Series Sacarafice of the Sentinel Flight Suit Mark 1 Sentinel Series, Mr. Iron Man Iron Man Sentinel Series Venom Sentinel Series Famous Covers Sentinel Series Sentinel Series Spider-Man Sentinel Symbiot Hulk Smash Bug! Pagano style

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Custom LEGO Transformers Brick Label Metalhide MB-01 Review

A few weeks ago, I was sent something very cool to review. As a fan of LEGO as well as Transformers, this was definitely right up my alley. JK and Alanyuppie from Malaysia has created Brick Label, transforming robots that uses 100% genuine LEGO parts. The first set in their Masterbrick series is Metalhide MB-01 which is pretty much G1 Ironhide of the Autobots from the Transformers series. The Masterbrick Series is a play on the TakaraTomy/Hasbro Transformers Masterpiece Series.

Alan has created a number of LEGO Transformers as you can see from his blog. Like with the regular Transformers toys, Metalhide can change from vehicle mode to robot mode. However unlike LEGO Creator sets where you have to take apart pieces to build another build, you do not have to do that with this guy. You just do some twisting and folding of the joints and you’ll have the alternate mode.

As we all know, creating anything with LEGO takes a certain skill set with all the designing that you have to put into it but creating a transforming LEGO build takes even more planning since you have to figure out how to transform the car without affecting the integrity of the set.

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LEGO DC Comics UCS Tumbler (76023) Revealed

LEGO DC Comics UCS Tumbler (76023)

As we reported back in June, there was rumors of a new LEGO UCS set and it was highly speculated that it would be the Tumbler. USA Today has revealed one of the sets that was supposed to be unveiled at San Diego Comic Con 2014, the LEGO DC Comics UCS Tumbler (76023). The exclusive set will be on sold at LEGO Stores and on Shop@Home in September and it will consist of 1,869 pieces and will retail for $199.

The Tumbler is based on Christopher Nolan’s Dark Knight trilogy vehicle and the set will also include 2 minifigures, one based on Christian Bale’s Batman suit and Heath Ledger’s Joker. This is the first time that Heath Legder’s version has been offered. The UCS Tumbler measures 15 inches long and 9 inches wide. Another thing that LEGO has included with the set is the plaque and stand we usually see with UCS sets.

The August 2014 Store Calendar shows that LEGO VIP members get early access to a new exclusive set and I’m going to assume that it will be the UCS Tumbler (76023).

LEGO DC Comics UCS Tumbler (76023)

LEGO DC Comics UCS Tumbler (76023)

LEGO DC Comics UCS Tumbler (76023)

LEGO DC Comics UCS Tumbler (76023)

LEGO DC Comics UCS Tumbler (76023)

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POP! The Art of the Geek Exhibit at San Diego Comic Con 2014

In a matter days, San Diego Comic Con 2014 will be upon us. Fortunately, not all of the cool stuff will be inside the convention center. Pop! The Art of the Geek is an art show that showcases various “contemporary artists aiming to explore the narrative of identity within the pop-culture spectrum while decoding the origins of comic book influence.” The exhibit will be held from Wednesday, July 23rd to Sunday, July 27th at Michael J. Wolf Fine Arts (363 Fifth Ave. at J Street). For those unfamiliar with downtown San Diego, the gallery is right in the middle of the Gaslamp Quarter, just a couple of blocks away from the convention center.

Some of the artists that will be featured are a couple of renowned LEGO artists that you may have heard before, Nathan Sawaya and Brandon Griffith. Nathan will have a number of his creations on display including his Han Solo in Carbonite sculpture and Stormtrooper helmet.

Brandon will be featuring his mosaic of The Comedian’s badge from the Watchman comics called It’s All A Joke.

The show is curated by Nathan and all the artwork displayed will be for sale with the proceeds benefiting the Art Revolution Foundation. If you’re going to SDCC 2014 and need to take a break, why not head over to the exhibit to take a look at these awesome pieces of work in person. Check out more details of the show as well as some of the artwork on display on the Pop! The Art … Continue

Treasure Bricks May Be Your Next LEGO Storage Solution

If you’ve been looking for a solution to organizing your LEGO collection, then Treasure Bricks may be your solution. Treasure Bricks is an interlocking and stackable storage box that you can customize in different colors. Currently, there are four colors to choose from, Berry Blue, Rocket Red, Pure White, and Jet Black. Each Treasure Bricks system consists of three components:

  • Interlocking and stackable storage boxes.
  • Drawer component for easy access to your bricks. The drawer is easy to open and close, and the drawer is removable if you wish to empty your LEGO onto the carpet and start playing. You can take your LEGO collection anywhere to play!
  • Flexible organization – choose as many as you need and you can always get more as your collection grows!

For more information about Treasure Bricks, head over to their Kickstarter page.

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SDCC 2014 Exclusive LEGO Minifigure Giveaway Process Revealed

Our good friend, Joe Meno (BrickJournal) has stumbled upon how the exclusive LEGO minifigure giveaways will be handled at San Diego Comic Con 2014:

We also received a tip from a reader who emailed LEGO regarding the minifigure giveaway process for this year. The giveaway will take place in the same area as last year – the Pavilion Terrace outside of the Sails Pavilion, but they have made several other changes to the process to avoid the traffic congestion and complaints from last year. Instead of a ticketing process, attendees will walk up to an iPad and hit a button to enter, and they will know immediately if they are a winner. Attendees will have one chance to enter per day – badges will be scanned to prevent people getting in line twice. And like last year, a different minifigure will be given out each day, but it sounds like they won’t announce it until the end of the day, as opposed to announcing the giveaway schedule beforehand as in previous years.

So pretty much the ticketing process will be in the same area as last year, which was a pain to get to if you’re not familiar with the layout of the convention center. Instead of being handed tickets, you will entering digitally via an employee with an iPad. Right then, you’ll know immediately if you’re a winner or not. Also, badges will be scanned each day so people can’t get in line again and enter twice. For this year, the minifigure that … Continue

LEGO Star Wars Rebels Co-Pack (66512) Available at Toys R Us

LEGO Star Wars Rebels Co-Pack (66512)

If you’ve been waiting for the new LEGO Star Wars Rebels sets, there’s a deal that may be of interest to you. Toys R Us has a LEGO Star Wars Rebels Co-Pack (66512) for $109.99 which is $5 below MSRP and it includes both The Ghost (75053) as well as The Phantom (75048).

Currently, Toys R Us is having a Buy 1, Get 1 40% all LEGO Star Wars, The Hobbit, Super Heroes, Chima, and Disney Princess sets so this would be a very good time to make a purchase especially since some of the newer sets are still at MSRP like the Guardians of the Galaxy sets.

SUPER PACK 2 IN 1! The STAR WARS Rebels Super Pack contains both LEGO STAR WARS The Phantom 75048 and LEGO STAR WARS The Ghost 75053.
Join the Rebel resistance against the evil Empire in The Phantom attack shuttle, as seen in the exciting Star Wars: Rebels animated TV series! After a successful mission, dock The Phantom safely on 75053 The Ghost starship. Includes an Ezra Bridger minifigure with a weapon and accessory, plus a C1-10P figure.

Get ready to battle the Empire with the Rebel heroes? awesome starship – The Ghost – as seen in the thrilling Star Wars: Rebels animated TV series! Stay on course with Rebel minifigures in the two cockpits and put Zeb on patrol in the 360-degree rotating gun turret. Land 75048 The Phantom starship in the docking area at the rear.

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New Summer 2014 Sets Now Available at LEGO Stores

LEGO Creator MINI Cooper (10242)

The new LEGO Creator MINI Cooper MK VII (10242) is now available for VIP members so I decided to take a stroll over to my local LEGO Store in Fashion Valley to take a look at it. From what I saw, it seems to be a really popular set at they were flying off the shelves. I was told that their stock may not last through the weekend although there will be more coming in after.

LEGO Creator MINI Cooper (10242)

Another cool thing that I saw at the store was that the summer 2014 wave of the LEGO Star Wars sets are now available including the MTT (75058). I almost pulled the trigger when I saw the Mos Eisley Cantina (75052) and the AT-AT (75054) but I held off because I’d rather have the MINI Cooper Polybag (40199) instead of the Flashback Shredder minifigure but that’s my personal preference.

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LEGO Star Wars

LEGO Star Wars

Finally, the other new thing that I saw at the store was the summer 2014 wave of Legends of Chima. You may notice after looking at the image below that, the Ultrabuild/Constraction sets are not there. From our report back in May, the Ultrabuilds will not be available in North America. Some people didn’t believe the rumor when I presented it but that piece of information came directly from LEGO so there you have it. I even asked the staff if they would be receiving them to make sure but they haven’t heard anything about them either. It’s unfortunate that they will not be sold over here because there … Continue

LEGO The Hobbit Bard the Bowman Exclusive Minifigure at SDCC 2014

LEGO The Hobbit San Diego Comic Con 2014 Exclusive Bard Minifigure

The Hollywood Reporter has revealed the third exclusive minifigure that LEGO will be giving away at San Diego Comic Con 2014. Today, the news is themed towards The Hobbit and Bard the Bowman will be the minifigure that attendees will be trying to get. This version of Bard the Bowman will have an unique outfit and is different from the one in the Lake-Town Chase (79013). The article notes that to avoid the debacle of last year, the people running the booth will implement a system where they would scan an attendee’s badge to determine the winners of the exclusive minifigures.

Also at SDCC 2014 will be a LEGO statue of Smaug built by Erik Varszegi. It took Erik 625 hours to design and create and it stands over 6 feet tall, 64″ long (5 1/3 feet) by 88″ wide (7 1/3 feet). It is built with 83,433 pieces and weighs a whopping 411 lbs. It will be displayed at the Warner Bros. booth (#4545).

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LEGO Ghostbusters Stay Puft Marshmallow Man at SDCC 2014

LEGO Stay Puft Marshmallow Man - SDCC 2014

Yesterday, LEGO sent out some press images of some of the builds you can expect to see at San Diego Comic Con 2014. I held off on reporting it because I wanted everybody to have time and soak in all the news that went on including exclusive The Collector minifigure, the report on the Batmobile and the Ghost exclusive sets, as well as the Unikitty exclusive minifigure.

One of these LEGO builds is a statue of the Ghostbusters Stay Puft Marshmallow Man. It stands 25″ high and 19″ wide and weighs around 18lbs. Mr. Stay Puft took over 60 hours to create and is built with 2,654 bricks. It will be displayed at the LEGO booth (#2829) throughout the convention next week. Check out more images of Stay Puft Marshmallow Man and a time-lapse video (via FBTB) below:

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The other build that you can see at the LEGO booth is the LEGO builds is the Guardians of the Galaxy Rocket Raccoon and Groot. The build is over 7 feet high and 4 feet wide. It took the builders 350 hours to design and build and consists of 28,251 bricks. You will be able to take a picture with it at the LEGO booth.

LEGO Marvel Guardians of the Galaxy - Rocket Raccoon & Groot - SDCC 2014

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LEGO Creator MINI Cooper MK VII (10242) Now Available for Pre-Order

LEGO Creator MINI Cooper MK VII (10242)

The new LEGO Creator MINI Cooper MK VII (10242) is now available for pre-order for LEGO VIP members. The set will also be available at LEGO Brand Stores in the morning when the stores open. As a reminder, you can still get the LEGO Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Flashback Shredder (5002127) polybag until Sunday, July 20th. You can also get the LEGO Creator MINI Cooper MK VII Polybag (40109) with your purchase of the regular MINI Cooper. Remember that you have to be logged in with your LEGO ID to purchase the set. Orders will be processed and will be shipped by August 1st. Click here to order the set right now! The set will be available for the general public on August 1st.

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Unikitty Exclusive Minifigure at San Diego Comic Con 2014

The LEGO Movie SDCC 2014

Yahoo Movies has revealed another exclusive minifigure that will be given away at San Diego Comic Con 2014 and that is The LEGO Movie Unikitty. This version of Unikitty will have a double-sided head with a “Cuteskitty” on one side and a “Cheerkitty” on the other. The article doesn’t mention how the giveaway will be handled but I’m going to assume that it will be like last year where tickets are handed out and winners are listed at the LEGO booth.

Also in the image above on the right side, it shows some kind of The LEGO Movie set that is scheduled to be released in January 2015. There’s no other details at this time but you can see the set includes a Micro Manager, Angry Kitty, Batman with his grappling hook and Batarang, and a Skeletron with a gun.

Update: Below are images of the set from SDCC.

The LEGO Movie Batman and Super Angry Kitty Attack (70817)

The LEGO Movie Batman and Super Angry Kitty Attack (70817)

The LEGO Movie Batman and Super Angry Kitty Attack (70817)

The LEGO Movie Batman and Super Angry Kitty Attack (70817)

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More LEGO San Diego Comic Con 2014 Exclusive Sets Revealed

Yesterday, it was revealed that there will be an exclusive LEGO Marvel Guardians of the Galaxy Rocket’s Warbird sold at San Diego Comic Con 2014. The Wall Street Journal has also revealed two other sets that will be sold at the event: a classic Batmobile from the television series and the Ghost from the Star Wars Rebels animated TV show. There are no images of the set but the article notes the sets will be sold for $39.99 each and there will be 1,000 sets available with 250 sold each day.

LEGO seems to be going all out this year at SDCC 2014 with all the exclusives on hand. Stay tuned for more details as these exclusives are slowly being revealed every day.

Update: Yahoo Movies has an image of the LEGO Star Wars Rebels The Ghost.

LEGO Star Wawrs SDCC 2014 Exclusive Set - Star Wars Rebels The Ghost

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San Diego Comic Con 2014 Exclusive Minifigure Revealed

LEGO Guardians of the Galazy - The Collector SDCC 2014 Exclusive Minifigure

The Wall Street Journal has revealed that LEGO will again be giving out four minifigures this year at San Diego Comic Con 2014. They have revealed that The Collector from LEGO Marvel Guardians of the Galaxy will be one of these minifigures.

Now that we know that LEGO will again be giving away these minifigures, many people, including scalpers, will be trying to get their hands on one of these minifigures. There’s no word yet on how the giveaways will be handled given last year’s debacle.

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LEGO Wall Redesign by Bruce Lowell

It’s always interesting to see how other builders’ store their LEGO collection. Renowned brick artist Bruce Lowell has recently redesigned his studio and he has documented the changes on his site to show what he has done to reorganize his collection. Bruce explains the different types of storage containers he uses to organize his bricks including Stock-On, Sterilite, Darice, and Plano.

After seeing images of his finished wall, I emailed Bruce asking how he sorts his LEGO elements. Some people may sort by color and some may sort by type. Bruce does a combination of both. Bruce notes that he sorts about 70% of his part types excluding all bricks and plates, slopes, wings/wedges, less used and larger parts (such as panels, wheels, animals, TECHNIC, house parts). However, he does sort all non-printed minifigure body parts, accessories, small hinges, rare slopes and small curved slopes, detailed pieces such as bars and taps, small animal parts, transparent parts, tiles, SNOT bricks, and much more. Each of these part types and the containers that hold them are contingent on the amount that he has in each color family.

Check out how Bruce redesigned his wall on his website and maybe it’ll give you some inspiration when it is time to reorganize your building area.

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The LEGO Movie Redbox Kiosk Instagram Building Contest

I was informed by Lisl on behalf of Redbox that the kiosks are now stocking The LEGO Movie Blu-Rays and DVDs for rental. They are also holding an Instagram contest in which you build a LEGO Redbox kiosk and there are some nice prizes including a year of Redbox Blu-Ray rentals, Blu-Ray/DVD Combo Pack, and The LEGO Movie Series minifigures. Just post a photo of your Redbox Kiosk and use the hashtag #RedboxLEGOMovieContest to be entered. The contest runs until July 28th. Read the full rules below:

Calling all The LEGO Movie fans!

With “The LEGO Movie” Blu-Ray and DVD available at Redbox starting this week, we’re celebrating with a kiosk building contest and an exclusive discount to own the movie at a great value:

• The “Build a Redbox Kiosk Contest”- From now until July 28, build a Redbox kiosk and post a photo to Instagram using the hashtag #RedboxLEGOMovieContest. Ten winners will receive a The LEGO Movie prize pack, including a year of one-night Redbox Blu-ray rentals (52 promo codes), a Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack of The LEGO Movie and two The LEGO Movie mini-figures.

• “Love It Forever” Promotion – Rent The LEGO Movie from Redbox and provide your email addresses at checkout for a $5-off coupon to purchase the 3D Blu-ray or Blu-ray/DVD combo pack at participating retailers.

Please see the press release below for more information and visit the website for details on the contest: http://www.redbox.com/build.

Tiny Bricks at Tiny Prices: “The LEGO® Movie” Comes to Redbox Redbox Customers Can Get a

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First Look at Brainiac for LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham

LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham - Dee Bradley Baker - Brainiac

The official LEGO Batman Twitter account has posted our first look at Brainiac for LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham. In this version, he has a slightly upgraded look on his outfit and will be the main antagonist for the game. Brainiac will be voiced by Dee Bradley Baker and Baker will be at San Diego Comic Con 2014 for the LEGO Batman 3 panel on Sunday. He will also be at the poster signing at the DC Booth.

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LEGO Marvel GOTG Rocket’s Warbird SDCC 2014 Exclusive

LEGO Marvel Guardians of the Galaxy - SDCC 2014 Exclusive - Rocket's Warbird

The Wall Street Journal has revealed one of this year’s San Diego Comic Con 2014 exclusive sets, the LEGO Marvel Guardians of the Galaxy Rocket’s Warbird. The set will include 145 pieces and will retail for $39.99. Rocket Raccoon will have a different outfit than what he has with the Knowhere Escape Mission (76020), sporting the Guardians of the Galaxy outfit in this exclusive.

If you are going to be at SDCC 2014, be prepared to wait a long time in line to pick one of these bad boys up as these exclusives will be in limited quantities sold per day. There will also probably be a limit to how many that you can get. One of the bad things is the SDCC scalpers will be in full force hoping to make a profit on the sets and taking it away from real LEGO fans. I’m hoping to be able to pick up one of Rocket’s Warbird to do a review on after the convention. Thanks to Jim for emailing the report in.

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LEGO Ideas Research Institute (21110) Official Images

LEGO Ideas Research Institute (21110)

The official images of the LEGO Ideas Research Institute (21110) are now available in preparation of the set being sold in August. The set contains 165 pieces and will probably retail for $19.99. We’ve seen images of the set last month when Ellen Kooijman revealed it on her blog.

LEGO Ideas Research Institute (21110)

LEGO Ideas Research Institute (21110)

LEGO Ideas Research Institute (21110)

**Via Brickset**

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LEGO Ideas Exo Suit (21109) Official Images

LEGO Ideas Exo Suit (21109)

The official images of the new LEGO Ideas Exo Suit (21109) are now available on LEGO’s servers. The set will contain 321 pieces and retail for $34.99. It will be available at LEGO Brand Stores and on Shop@Home on August 1st but get it while you can because the set will have a single production run. Also, read up on how the Exo Suit was created on LEGO Ideas.

LEGO Ideas Exo Suit (21109)

LEGO Ideas Exo Suit (21109)

LEGO Ideas Exo Suit (21109)

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LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham Panel Details at SDCC 2014

LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham

Last week, we were the first LEGO site to reported of the LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham panel at San Diego Comic Con 2014. The details of the event are now available and there are some cool stuff going on during the panel. We’ve already mentioned that Adam West and Troy Baker will be there and joining them will be Travis Willingham, Laura Bailey, Dee Bradley Baker, Josh Keaton, and Scott Porter. After the panel, they will also be on hand for poster signings at the DC Comics booth (#1915). Check out all the details below:

LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham blasts off for an out-of-this-world showcase at San Diego Comic Con 2014! Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and TT Games will be hosting a LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham panel and the game will be available for first consumer hands-on throughout the show.

Check out the full San Diego Comic-Con schedule for LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham below:

LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham Panel – Join us in Room 6BCF at the San Diego Convention Center and meet the creators and voice actors of the game on Sunday, July 27 at 1:00 p.m., featuring TT Games Game Director Arthur Parsons, Executive Producer Phill Ring, as well as several members of the stellar voice cast, many of whom are reprising their roles in the famous LEGO Batman videogame franchise, including:

  • Troy Baker (Batman: Arkham Origins)
  • Travis Willingham (LEGO Batman: The Movie – DC Super Heroes Unite)
  • Laura Bailey (Batman: Arkham Origins)
  • Dee Bradley Baker (Phineas and Ferb)
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LEGO Ideas UCS All Terrain Armoured Transport Achieves 10,000 Supporters

The UCS All Terrain Armoured Transport (AT-AT) by Cavegod is the latest project to get 10,000 supporters on LEGO Ideas. It is a massive buidl and uses around 6,000 LEGO elements with a total weight of around 17 pounds.

Since the project did hit 10,000 supporters on LEGO Ideas, it will probably not be approved by the LEGO Jury due to The LEGO Group’s ongoing relationship with Lucasfilm for official LEGO Star Wars sets. This has happened before with Mb_brick’s UCS Sandcrawler from last year. Even on the official comments for 5,000 supporters, LEGO said:

While we welcome projects based on current licenses like Star Wars in the LEGO Review, please keep in mind that a project based on an existing LEGO license has a smaller chance of passing the LEGO Review than other projects.

If you’ve been wanting an AT-AT, don’t fret. The summer 2014 wave of LEGO Star Wars sets are already showing up in stores and there will be one, albeit a lot smaller, in this wave (75054). Although Cavegod’s project will probably not pass the review stage, it is still an amazing achievement just to get 10,000 supporters.

The Labyrinth Marble Maze by JKBrickworks now becomes the highest supported project on LEGO Ideas.

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Troy Baker Voicing Batman in LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham

LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham - Troy Baker

This morning, we reported that the original Caped Crusader Adam West will be voicing a least one character in LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham. TT Games has just announced that famous voice actor Troy Baker will be returning to do the voice for Batman again for Beyond Gotham.

Baker has previously voiced a few other LEGO video games including LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes as Batman (Bruce Wayne), Two-Face (Harvey Dent), and Sinestro. He also did the voices for Fandral, Groot, and Hawkeye (Clint Barton) on LEGO Marvel Super Heroes. His most well known role was Booker DeWitt from Bioshock Infinite and Joel from The Last of Us. Check out his full resume on Wikipedia. Troy Baker will also be at the LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham at San Diego Comic Con 2014 on Sunday, July 27 in Room 6BCF at 1:00 p.m.

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Brickipedia Announces 2014 Comic-Con Contest

It seems like there are contests going left and right lately in the LEGO community and that’s not a bad thing at all! With San Diego Comic Con 2014 coming up, Brickipedia has announced their first ever public contest and you can win some very cool prizes. All you have to do to enter is to build an original battle machine using LEGO elements found in the same theme including Star Wars, Super Heroes (DC Universe/Comics and/or Marvel), and Middle-Earth (The Lord of the Rings and/or The Hobbit). The prizes for each category are as follows:

Best Star Wars MOC: B-wing (75050)
Best Super Heroes MOC: Knowhere Escape Mission (76020)
Best Middle-Earth MOC: Mirkwood Elf Army (79012)

Head over to Brickipedia to read all the contest rules and to enter. The contest runs until July 27 23:59 (UTC) so you have about a week and half to get working on your MOCs. Good luck!

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Amazon LEGO BOGO 40% Deal on Again

Amazon is having another Buy One, Get One 40% off select products including some fairly new LEGO releases including the new Guardians of the Galaxy sets. Like a few months ago, one of the better deals is the LEGO Lord of the Rings Pirate Ship Ambush (79008) in which you can get two to build up your army for only $130.

Some other themes that have this BOGO deal going on is LEGO Star Wars, Super Heroes, The Hobbit, and Legends of Chima. Check out all the sets that qualify for the BOGO here and if you’ve been wanting to get one of these sets, now is a great time to pick them up.

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LEGO Legends of Chima DVD Contest Winners

LEGO Legends of Chima: CHI, Tribes, and Betrayals DVD

A few weeks ago, we did a review of the LEGO Legends of Chima: CHI, Tribes, and Betrayals DVD and also ran a contest to give away 5 copies courtesy of Warner Bros. Home Entertainment. The contest is finally over and we had over 900 entries. The winners are, in no particular order:

Joshua Varga
Tracy Martinez
Alexy Howey
David Kieffer
Michelle Quintanilla
George Barnick

I’ve already emailed the winners and they have 3 business days to reply. If I don’t hear anything by then, I’ll have to choose some new winner(s). Thank you to everyone who participated and also to Warner Bros. Home Entertainment for hosting the giveaway. If you want your copy of LEGO Legends of Chima: CHI, Tribes, and Betrayals, the DVD is now available on Amazon.

Also remember that we have another contest going for the LEGO Ideas Ghostbusters Ecto-1 (21108) and there’s still time to enter.

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Adam West Announced for LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham

LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham - Adam West

TT Games has announced that Adam West will be voicing at least one character in LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham. Back in E3 2014, we reported that TT Games Game Director Arthur Parsons mentioned that there will be some famous voice actors and I threw out a guess that the original Caped Crusader would be in the game. Well I guess I was right.

As we mentioned last week, TT Games will be at San Diego Comic Con 2014 to present some exclusive gameplay, character reveals, and other special announcements. I’m going to throw out another guess that Mr. Adam West will be making a surprise appearance during the panel as well. With the including of Adam West in the game, you can expect some hilarious dialogue on top of the humor that will already be in the game. Get hyped if you’re already not. Also make sure to follow all of our SDCC 2014 coverage here to get updates of all that will be happening at the convention.

Update: It’s been confirmed that Adam West will be at the LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham panel on Sunday, July 27, in Room 6BCF at 1:00 p.m.

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More LEGO City 2015 Rumored Set List

Just2Good over on Eurobricks has spotted some more rumors of LEGO City 2015 sets from Russian site Exoforce.ru. In this loosely translated post, they mention of some Construction based sets as well as a couple of the Great Vehicles. The Construction subtheme was last seen in 2009 although there were the Mining sets from 2012 which also had a couple of construction vehicles. This list in addition to the LEGO City Police sets that we reported on yesterday. Again, these are rumors but the source has been reliable in the past.

Tow Truck (60081)
Unknown Great Vehicle (60083)
Snowblower (60083)
Unknown Great Vehicle (60084)
Unknown Great Vehicle (60085)
Fire Starter Kit (60088)

Beginner’s Demolition (60072)
Truck Breakdown (60073)
Bulldozer (60074)
Excavator and Truck (60075)
Demolition (60076)

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Brick-A-Pic Project Needs Your Help on KickStarter

I was contacted by Jake from Brick-A-Pic who is spearheading his LEGO KickStarter project. Brick-A-Pic is a website that converts your photos, logos, and other images into LEGO mosaics.

LEGO mosaics are a popular form of artwork in the LEGO community and Brick-A-Pic makes that process of creating one a little easier. They currently have a software that you can demo to give you an idea of how Brick-A-Pic works. One cool thing about the project is that, they also provide you physical LEGO bricks along with the plans and instructions.

Check out the video below for more details and test out the demo on the website to get a feel of how it works. The goal is to get $50,000 in a month so help spread the word.

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LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham Plastic Man Pre-Order Bonus

LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham - Plastic Man Exclusive Minifigure

Game Informer has revealed a list of pre-order bonuses for the upcoming LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham. There are different exclusives for various retailers but I’m guessing that GameStop will be having the best exclusive and is the clear winner of the bonuses. As you can see from the image above, GameStop will have a Plastic Man minifigure for pre-ordering the game! I was hoping for the reveal at LEGO Batman 3 panel at San Diego Comic Con 2014 but I guess the cat’s out of the bag now.

Amazon – LEGO Batgirl Keychain
Best Buy – LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham Digital Comic Book by Comixology
Target – LEGO Batwing Polybag (30301)
Toys R Us – LEGO The Joker Keychain
Walmart – LEGO Tumbler Polybag (30300)

We’ve also already reported that EB Games Australia will also be giving away the Tumbler polybag. There’s no word at this time on what the pre-order exclusives for other countries are. Alas, we’re still waiting for Green Lantern to show up some day. What are your thoughts about getting a Plastic Man minifigure? Let us know in the comments below.

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LEGO City 2015 Rumored Set List

If you think that we were done for the day with 2015 LEGO set rumors, well guess again. Just2Good over on Eurobricks has posted rumored list of LEGO City 2015 sets. Again, the list comes from Russian site Exoforce.ru. If this rumor is true, police sets yet again will make their return to LEGO City and it looks like these sets are centered around the water.

Police ATV (60065)
Police Transport Hovercraft (60066)
Police Helicopter (60067)
Crook Shelter (60068)
60069 Water Police (60069)
Police Chase on Transport Hovercraft (60071)

There’s no other details but there’s enough information given to wet your chops. Again, the sets listed above is just a rumored list and should be taken with a grain of salt.

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LEGO BIONICLE 2015 Rumored Set List

There hasn’t been any news on any upcoming 2015 sets but that has been turned totally upside-side today. Mesonak over on Eurobricks has posted a list of rumored LEGO BIONICLE 2015 sets that come from Russian site Exoforce.ru. Although this list is just purely speculation, comments on Eurobricks notes that the site that the list is from is pretty reliable. This list also gives some credibility to a rumor a few weeks ago (which we did not report on) saying that LEGO BIONICLE may be making a comeback in the near future.

Defender of Jungle (70778)
Defender of Stone (70779)
Defender of Water (70780)
Defender of Land (70781)
Defender of Ice (70782)
Defender of Fire (70783)
Lewa – Master of Jungle (70784)
Pohatu – Master of Stone (70785)
Gali – Master of Water (70786)
Tahu – Master of Fire (70787)
Kopaka – Master of Ice (70788)
Onua – Master of Land (70789)
Lord of Skull Spiders (70790)

The list above is a rough translation and is not the final set names if indeed LEGO BIONICLE is making a comeback. I know absolutely nothing about BIONICLE but fans of the theme may have some context of what these sets are about. Leave your comments below and let us know what you think of these rumored sets.

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The LEGO Movie Panel at San Diego Comic Con 2014

The Sunday schedule for San Diego Comic Con 2014 is now out and there is another LEGO panel to report on. LEGO and Warner Bros. are teaming up to do a panel about The LEGO Movie. There they will discuss how the sets from The LEGO Movie line were created. LEGO Brand Marketing Director Brian Bowler will be leading the panel with LEGO VP of Product Design and Executive Producer of the movie Michael Ashton, LEGO Senior Product Designer Michael Fuller. Jadon Sand (Finn) will also be on hand to discuss the movie as well as answer questions.

The panel will be held on Sunday, July 27th from 3:45-4:45pm in Room 5AB.

Hear all about how key toys from the film were brought to life! Brian Bowler (brand marketing director, LEGO) will lead the discussion on the development of The LEGO Movie with Matthew Ashton (executive producer and vice president of product design, LEGO), Michael Fuller (senior product designer, LEGO), and Jadon Sands (actor, The LEGO Movie).

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New LEGO Store Build-A-Minifigure Bar Elements

LEGO Build-A-Minifigure Bar

In addition to the new elements in the LEGO Pick-A-Brick Wall, the Build-A-Minifigure bar at the LEGO Stores also recently got some new items as well. Yesterday while I was checking out the very cool SDCC-themed community window, I also took a look at some of the new offerings at the minifigure bar.

A couple of things that may be new to the bar are some random torsos and legs from the Collectible Minifigures line. For the torsos, there were the Fitness Instructor from Series 5, the Hippie from Series 7, and even the vendor from the Balloon Cart (40108) polybag. For the legs, the selection included the Pop Star and Weightlifter from Series 2, the Hazmat Guy from Series 4, and the Boxer from Series 5.

A new piece that is available for the first time that I know of is the ghost shroud with open mouth. This pieces takes the place of the hair/hat piece so if you want some more ghosts in your collection, here’s another way to get some. The other new piece is for the accessory and that is the light bluish grey trophy cup. There are also capes but I’m not sure if they have been offered before or not.

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LEGO DK Publishing at San Diego Comic Con 2014

DK San Diego Comic Con 2014

DK Publishing will be coming to San Diego Comic Con 2014 and Jason Fry, author of the LEGO Star Wars: The Visual Dictionary: Updated and Expanded, will be there for some book signings and giveaways. He will at the DK Star Wars Booth #2913G in the LucasFilm pavilion on Friday, July 25 from 1-2pm and Saturday, July 26 from 11-12pm and from what I remember, he will have some of his trading cards to give away to attendees as well. Be prepared for a crowd near the booth since it’s right there with all the Star Wars props and people wanting to take pictures with it.

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Beyond the Brick: A LEGO Brickumentary Panel at San Diego Comic Con 2014

TwoMorrows Publishing and BrickJournal will be back again this year for San Diego Comic Con 2014 with a panel taking a look behind the scenes of Beyond the Brick: A LEGO Brickumentary. The panel will include Joe Meno (BrickJournal) as the moderator along with Oscar-nominated director Kief Davidson, producer Brendan Kiernan, as well as our good friend Tommy Williamson (BrickNerd). The panel will be held on Saturday, July 26th from 5-6pm in Room 23ABC. I’ll be there to take pictures and notes so for those who aren’t able to attend, you’ll at least be able to see what went on at the panel.

TwoMorrows Publishing and BrickJournal magazine present a behind the scenes look at a new LEGO documentary released at the Tribeca Film Festival earlier this year. Moderated by Joe Meno (editor of LEGO fan magazine BrickJournal), this panel will include one of the film’s directors, Oscar-nominated Kief Davidson, producer Brendan Kiernan, and stop-motion filmmaker Tommy Williamson (www.Bricknerd.com).

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San Diego Comic Con 2014 LEGO Store Community Window

Fashion Valley LEGO Store Community Window

San Diego Comic Con 2014 is upon us and my LEGO Store in Fashion Valley has gotten into the mood as well with their latest community window change out. This month’s window is centered towards the geekiness that is Comic Con with contributions by fellow SandLUG members Jason and Mariann. Jason, known for his CubeDudes creations, has built a number of pop culture characters from different TV series and movies including Batman: The Animated Series, Doctor Who, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, The Avengers, and Star Wars. If you look closely, you can also see Baymax from the upcoming Walt Disney animated movie, Big Hero 6. As you can see, he has done an amazing job on all the characters and it shows with a bit of imagination and creativity, you can build almost anything.

Mariann’s contribution to the window is her mosaic portrait of Doctor Who’s 11th Doctor, Matt Smith. In this type of mosaic, she is able to capture the portrait using the sides of the LEGO elements rather than the traditional studs up method of creating a mosaic. You can check out how Mariann created the portrait on her Flickr where she shows a blueprint of the complicated process. I’ve seen images of the mosaic before but to see it in person makes it even cooler.

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World War B Takes Over LEGO

Adult Swim on YouTube has posted a very funny LEGO stop-motion video from Robot Chicken called World War B showing what would go on if off-brand blocks, who have a taste for LEGO blood, took over the world. The video makes fun of a number of building block brands and was inspired by what went on in the movie World War Z. Take a couple of minutes and watch this humorous video. There’s no mentioning of who did the animation but they did an awesome job on it. View discretion is advised.

Update: I’ve been informed that the animation was created by Stoopid Buddy Stoodios.

**Via The Brothers Brick**

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Exclusive LEGO Signing at San Diego Comic Con 2014

In more LEGO news for San Diego Comic Con 2014, there will be some sort of exclusive signing at the LEGO booth (#2829) in the exhibit hall. There’s still no information about what kind of signing it will be or what day(s) it will be. We’ll update this post as soon as we get further information about it. Stay tuned for more LEGO updates of SDCC 2014 news in the coming days as more details is slowly revealed everyday.

**Via SDCC Unofficial Blog**

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LEGO Cartoon Network Panels at San Diego Comic Con 2014

The LEGO Booth

Cartoon Network has announced their schedule for San Diego Comic Con 2014 and there will be a couple of panels for their LEGO TV shows. Currently, both panels will be held on Sunday, July 27th. Meet the minds behind the two shows and get a behind-the-scenes look on the development of the shows as well as the toys. Depending on our schedule, we’ll be trying to attend both panels to bring you coverage.

LEGO Legends of Chima

10:00am – 11:00am
Room 25ABC

Brian Bowler (Brand Marketing Director, The LEGO Group) will take you on an exclusive, inside look at the development of LEGO Legends of CHIMA with Tommy Andreasen (Senior Creative Manager, The LEGO Group), John Derevlany (Writer, The LEGO Group), and Samuel Johnson (Senior Product Designer, The LEGO Group). Hear how the TV series and toys came to life, with the team behind the theme!

LEGO Ninjago

2:45pm – 3:45pm
Room 5AB

Join the LEGO Ninjago team to hear about the development of the LEGO: Ninjago TV show and toys. Tommy Andreasen (Senior Creative Manager, The LEGO Group), Dan Hageman (Writer, Ninjago TV Series), Kevin Hageman (Writer, Ninjago TV Series), and Simon Lucas (Product Designer Manager, The LEGO Group) will discuss the behind-the-scenes development of the LEGO Ninjago product line and TV series, with Brian Bowler (Brand Marketing Director, The LEGO Group) moderating the panel.

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LEGO Mobile Suit Gundam by Orion Pax

As a fan of LEGO and Mobile Suit Gundam, Alex Jones, aka Orion Pax, has hit the spot with his creation of of the Mobile Suit Gundam RX-78-2. During Alex’s trip to Taipei this year, he caught Gundam fever along with millions of us. The RX-78-2 is one of the most recognizable mobile suits in the series and this LEGO version of it is absolutely remarkable.

Alex has also created a number of accessories to go along with with the suit including a “beam” saber, the RX*M-Sh-008/S-01025 shield, and even a hanger bay for it. All the details are so realistic that you wouldn’t think that they’re made out of LEGO. Head over to Alex’s website to see more images of his creation.

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LEGO The Hobbit Smaug Teaser

LEGO earlier on their Facebook Page posted an image of a code 4FYKKB for the LEGO The Hobbit video game to unlock Narzug. This code has been out for a while now but the interesting thing is there is also a glimpse of a physical version of LEGO Smaug’s wing, tail, and feet. According to some reports, Smaug would be in set 79018 where it depicts the final scenes from the Desolation of Smaug and Brickipedia has him in a set called “King Under the Mountain.”

There’s still no definite news at this time of this wave of The Hobbit sets outside of online retailers having placeholders. This is just early speculation but I can venture a guess that Smaug will look somewhat similar to the dragon from the LEGO Castle Dragon Mountain (70403) but with a repaint. Hopefully we get some news on these new Hobbit sets soon and if so, they’ll probably be released later this year/early next year.

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LEGO Ideas Ghostbusters Ecto-1 (21108) Giveaway

LEGO Ideas Ghostbusters Ecto-1 (21108) Giveaway

I guess this is what many of you have been waiting for. Since we hit 3,000 likes on our Facebook Page, we are doing a giveaway for a brand new, unopened LEGO Ideas Ghostbusters Ecto-1 (21108) sponsored by me. I would like to thank all the supporters of The Brick Fan by giving something back to fans of the site. It means a lot to me that many of you readers appreciate the information I put out. The contest will run for a month and I’ll be randomly choosing a winner shortly after. For this contest, we’ll be trying out Gleam to run the competition since I’ve heard pretty good things about it.

The Ghostbusters Ecto-1 (21108) is the latest LEGO Ideas set that was released and it is an awesome representation of the Ecto-1 from the movies. Now here’s your chance to win this really cool set! It’s completely free to enter and this time, anyone worldwide is eligible to enter. The giveaway contest will run for a month and will end at midnight, August 9th. There are a number of different ways you can enter and there’s even free daily entries so you can come back each day and get another entry. After the contest ends, I’ll announce the winner on our Facebook Page, so make sure you click “Get Notifications” to get all of our updates. You’ll have 24 hours to respond to my message on Facebook and there, I’ll get your shipping details.

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LEGO Mixels: Activity Book Available For Pre-Order

LEGO Mixels Activity Book

If you’re a fan of the LEGO Mixels theme, this may be of interest to you. Scholastic will be releasing a new book called the LEGO Mixels: Activity Book and it features 32 pages of activities centered towards the extremely popular theme. Like the The LEGO Movie: The Piece of Resistance from last year which included a Robo SWAT minifigure, the LEGO Mixels Activity Book also includes, not one, but two Nixels that you can add to your collection. You can now pre-order the book on Amazon and it will be released this November.

Mix, Max, Murp! Kids will love this activity book with figure all about the latest new property from The LEGO(R) Group and Cartoon Network!

Join the tribes of mischievous Mixels in this fun-filled activity book based on the latest joint franchise from The LEGO(R) Group and Cartoon Network: Mixels! Kids can read stories, play games, and solve puzzles all about their favorite Mixel characters. Then, they can build the included figurine to Mix, Max, and Murp!

**Via Brick Fanatics**

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LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham at San Diego Comic Con 2014

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment has announced that TT Games will again be at San Diego Comic this year. There Arthur Parsons will be doing a panel for LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham. During the presentation, there will be an exclusive gameplay demonstration, character reveals, and other special announcements. Also attending the panel will be several members of the voice cast of the game. Throughout SDCC 2014, LEGO Batman 3 will be available for a hands-on demo by attendees.

I will be at SDCC all four days to report as much LEGO information as possible including the exclusive reveal(s) that will be happening on July 24-25. One of these reveals will most likely be the LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes UCS Tumbler (76023).

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, in celebration of the upcoming release of Rocksteady Studios’ “Batman: Arkham Knight,” will host the Cape/Cowl/Create art exhibit, open to the public daily from July 25th through the 27th, 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Hard Rock San Diego Hotel’s Legends Room. This free public exhibition will feature true-to-scale replicas of the game’s cape and cowl used as a blank canvas by top contemporary artists to produce their own original interpretations.

On Friday, July 25th, at 12:30 p.m., WBIE and Monolith Productions will host a panel for the anticipated game “Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor,” discussing how the game’s innovation evolves storytelling while exploring the history of the Rings of Power. Panelists will include Monolith’s Michael de Plater and Phil Straub, as well as the game’s lead writer, Christian

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LEGO Ideas Exo Suit (21109) Official Box Images

21109 Exo-Suit

The new LEGO Ideas Exo Suit (21109) is still a few weeks away from the official release but a few sites are fortunate enough for get their review copies from the LEGO Community Engagement and Events (CEE) team already. I’m part of group of people who are currently waiting to get our hands on the Exo Suit on August 1st. However, I can still tease you guys with images of the box, courtesy of Brickset.

We first saw images of the box when the Exo Suit was first revealed but it was only a blurry picture and now we can clearly see it. On front of the box, we can see a few of the things that we already knew were going to be included with the set such as the Exo Suit, the two minifigures, and the turtle but on the back, it shows that we also two yellow barrels and a platform.

We’ll be doing our own review once we get the set is available next month so stay tuned for that.

21109 Exo-Suit

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Brickset LEGO Minifigure and Brick Review

Brickset LEGO Minifigure

A few weeks ago, we reported that Brickset has teamed up with MinifigForLife Print Studio to create a small range of Brickset branded LEGO minifigures and bricks for sale. Today I received my order of one of the male white/blue minifigures and a white 1×8 brick.

The minifigure is your standard LEGO minifigure but the Brickset logo is what makes it stand out. You get your red, yellow, and green 1×1 plate logo printing on the center of the torso and Brickset right underneath.

Brickset LEGO Minifigure

Brickset LEGO Minifigure

The 1×8 white brick also has the same printing except that the wording is next to the logo and not underneath it. The brick makes a nice addition to your name badge bricks that you get from various LEGO conventions and it’s a great way to show your support for Brickset and what it does for the LEGO community.

Brickset LEGO Brick

Overall, the printing is very good on both the minifigure and the brick as they are printed at 1440dpi on a Roland UV printer. If you look closely, you can see that the printing is slightly raised but not much. It cost me about $17 for both the minifigure and brick and it took about 10 days for them to get here which is pretty fast considering that it ships from the UK.

There is another version of the 1×8 brick in blue for sale as well as various combinations of both the male and female minifigures so go here and check out the selection they have.

Brickset LEGO Brick

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