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LEGO Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Movie Sets Now Available at Shop@Home

July 7, 2014 /

LEGO Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Turtle Van Takedown (79115)

On the July 2014 Store Calendar, it was listed that LEGO would be releasing some new sets yesterday but show showed an image of the Mutation Chamber Unleased (79119) set which has been out for a while now. As we predicted, the new LEGO Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles sets based on the Michael Bay movie are now available at LEGO Stores and on Shop@Home.

Turtle Van Takedown (79115)

Vern and Raphael are speeding through the city streets in the souped-up Turtle Van to rescue Michelangelo, but the Foot Soldier has lowered the barricade gate to block the road. Check the on-board computer to outwit it and accelerate to top speed to crash through the barricade. Open up the side doors to unleash the hidden flick missiles and fire the roof missiles to hit the gas tank and blow up the gate. When you find Michelangelo, release the mechanical arms holding him down on the stretcher and crank up the van’s Turtle Power to zoom away. Includes 4 minifigures with weapons: Vern, Foot Soldier, Raphael and Michelangelo. – 368 pcs/$39.99

Big Rig Snow Getaway (79116)

LEGO Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Big Rig Snow Getaway (79116)

The Turtles have come to the rescue of April and are escaping in the bad guys’ Big Rig truck. Karai and the Foot Soldiers are in hot pursuit in a super-slick black SUV so there’s no time to waste. Speed away with April hanging onto the side of the driver’s cabin. Grab your weapons then take the Turtle Power to the roof for a battle with one of the Foot

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New LEGO Star Wars T-Shirt Available on TeeFury

July 6, 2014 /

TeeFury - Plastic Debris

As we reported before, there is a new LEGO Star Wars themed t-shirt available on TeeFury. This design by Letter_Q is called Plastic Debris and it makes its world debut today. The shirt, available in black or navy, features three angry Jawas carrying various LEGO elements including a minifigure head and arm. The shirt goes for $11 and will only be available for 24 hours.

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LEGO Ideas Exo Suit (21109) Will Have Single Production Run

July 6, 2014 /

21109 Exo-Suit

With the reveal of the LEGO Ideas Exo Suit (21109), LEGO Designer Mark Stafford, aka Lego-Nabii, has been giving some insight of the set on Reddit including the development of the set and why he used certain LEGO elements. One very important thing about the set that Mark notes is:

  • This is currently a single production run – I’m not sure of the figures – but if you see it and you want it then buy it, at the moment when it’s gone it’s gone for good. Don’t be disappointed. (Not trying to do a hard sell here, this is currently the plan!)
  • At the moment the plan is for a single run. Don’t dawdle on this one! (sorry.)

What that means is that the Exo Suit (21109) will only be sold once and once LEGO has run out of stock, then that’s it. The LEGO CUUSOO Mars Science Laboratory Curiosity Rover (21104) also had a single production run and we’ve all saw what happened with that so don’t hesitate to get it once it becomes available for purchase in August.

For some of us, we’ll be getting multiples of the set to build an army of them and given the popularity of it so far, I’m pretty sure that it will be sold out fairly quickly. There’s no mention on how many sets are produced but just to give a comparison, the Mars Curiosity Rover sold out in a matter of days here in the US. The Exo Suit will be available both on Shop@Home … Continue

TeeFury LEGO Star Wars T-Shirt for Sale Monday, July 7th

July 6, 2014 /

TeeFury - Plastic Debris

TeeFury will be offering a LEGO Star Wars t-shirt on Monday, July 7th. It features three evil-looking Jawas carrying some random LEGO elements included a minifigure head and arm. The t-shirt is called “Plastic Debris” by Letter_Q. Like all TeeFury shirts we promote, it will cost $11 and be on sale for 24 hours.

TeeFury - Plastic Debris

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LEGO Ideas Exo Suit (21109) Side-by-Side Comparison

July 5, 2014 /

21109 Exo-Suit

Brickset has posted a very nice image, shot by Ian Grieg (Bluemoose), of a side-by-side comparison of the original design of the Exo Suit and the official LEGO Ideas (21109) design. As you can see, the one that we’ll be getting is a little taller and it uses ball joint for the legs. The torso is roughly about the same size although the official one has a rollcage type of design for the pilot seat which I appreciate. Some things that are present in the official Exo Suit that is not on the original one are the pipes and hoses in the back which gives it a bulkier look. I also see a very interesting use of the ADU pistols.

Also note that the green Classic Space minifigures will have yellow heads and not a flesh ones. I’m definitely going to be picking up one when it’s available in August and I’m sure others may be getting multiples to build an army of them. What are your thoughts on the new Exo Suit 21109 after seeing the comparison of the two designs?

Update: Peter has uploaded a couple more images of the Exo Suit including both minifigures as well as the turtle robot.

Exo-Suit

Pilot

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LEGO Legends of Chima: CHI, Tribes, and Betrayals DVD Review

July 4, 2014 /

LEGO Legends of Chima: CHI, Tribes, and Betrayals DVD

A few days ago, I was contacted by a representative from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment and I was sent a review DVD copy of the upcoming LEGO Legends of Chima: CHI, Tribes, and Betrayals Season 1 Part 2. The DVD includes the second half of Season One of the animated TV show and continues from the first half of season DVD set named The Lion, the Crocodile, and the Power of CHI!. CHI, Tribes, and Betryals consists of the last 10 episodes of Season One and is also split into two DVDs. The first disc has Lennox printed on the disc while the other has Winzar printed on it. The total runtime of all the episodes is 220 minutes. The languages available are English, French, and Spanish with subtitles in English and French only.

LEGO Legends of Chima: CHI, Tribes, and Betrayals DVD

LEGO Legends of Chima: CHI, Tribes, and Betrayals DVD - Disc 1 LEGO Legends of Chima: CHI, Tribes, and Betrayals DVD - Disc 2

The battle for the Chi still rages in Chima. Laval the Lion keeps struggling to reunite the tribes and to restore his friendship with power-crazed Crocodile crown prince Cragger. But Cragger’s cruel sister Crooler has lost faith in her brother, and now allies with the Wolves to dominate Chima. The Wolves are ruthless in their raids, and soon they control the Chi, but Chis meant to be shared, and the delicate balance of the land is offset. Laval, Eris and Gorzan must come up with increasingly desperate plans, reclaim the Chi, and keep the earthquake – and windstorm-plagued land together. Even worse, as the conflict draws closer to its inevitable conclusion, new unknown forces from beyond Chima begin to stir.

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LEGO Ideas Exo Suit (21109) Officially Revealed

July 4, 2014 /

LEGO Ideas Exo Suit (21109)

The long-awaited reveal of the LEGO Ideas #007 Exo Suit (21109) is finally here. Peter Reid has been teasing us with various images and anticipation was mounting for the official reveal and the LEGO Ideas blog has released animated video by Chris Salt of the set. There’s no other details on the blog but as we mentioned from a previous article, the set will be available on August 1st and includes 321 pieces and retailing for $34.99. Along with the Exo Suit, we also get two green Classic Space minifigures and the turtle! An image over on Brickset shows the set leaked early from the revised instructions of the Ghostbusters Ecto-1 but was quickly taken off so it wouldn’t spoil the reveal. Check out the video below for a look at the new Exo Suit.

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LEGO Ideas Exo Suit (21109) Revealed Tomorrow (7/4)

July 3, 2014 /

Final tease

Peter Reid has sent out his final tease for the new LEGO Ideas Exo Suit (21109). The image shows the original project as well as the covered Exo Suit Mk. 3 constructed by Anodyne Systems on the opposite side with the caption “More information in twelve hours.” Who’s ready for the reveal?

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LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham Release Date Revealed?

July 3, 2014 /

LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham Video Game

It looks like LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham now has a release date for here in the US. Amazon has the game listed for November 30th release date, just in time for the winter holidays. Note that the date is different from the usual December 31st date that companies temporary set for future game releases. There’s still no mentioning of any pre-order bonuses included from Amazon or GameStop at this time although EB Games Australia has the Tumbler (30300) polybag included with the game.

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The LEGO Movie The Emmet Awards Everything is Awesome Contest

July 2, 2014 /

The LEGO Movie - The Emmet Awards - Everything is Awesome Contest

The final contest for The LEGO Movie’s the Emmet Awards is now live and it’s called the Everything is Awesome Contest. The object of the contest is to make a new music video of “Everything is Awesome.” Choose from four different tracks of the song and a number scenes to create your unique video. After you finish, submit your creation and go up against others with their videos. The winner chosen will be entered to go up against other Monthly Contest winners and the Grand Prize winner will get a 19.6 inch tall LEGO Emmet Statue and The LEGO Movie sets numbered 70811-70816 plus MetalBeard’s Sea Cow 70810. The contest runs until July 31st 11:59AM EDT.

The Everything Is Awesome Award. – Take new movie clips and make a totally awesome music video.

The LEGO Movie - The Emmet Awards - Everything is Awesome Contest

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LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham EB Games Australia Pre-Order Bonus

July 2, 2014 /

LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham - EB Games Australia Pre-Order Bonus Tumbler (30300)

EB Games Australia has posted a store exclusive for pre-ordering LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham but it may be an addition to the normal exclusive minifigures that we normally get with LEGO video games. For pre-ordering any version of LEGO Batman 3, you will get the LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes The Batman Tumbler (30300) polybag.

During E3, Arthur Parsons did a Twitch interview and he mentioned something about a physical Space Batman minifigure but didn’t say if it was the exclusive bonus for pre-ordering the game or not. LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham will be released later this fall so there’s still a lot of time left for the bonus minifigure to be revealed.

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LEGO Ideas Exo Suit (21109) Box Teaser on German Calendar

July 2, 2014 /

LEGO Ideas Exo Suit (21109) German Calendar Teaser

A reader by the name of Fred has informed us in the comments of an earlier post that the German LEGO Calendar/Catalog has teased part of the box of the LEGO Ideas Exo Suit (21109). There’s no other details but from what little we can see from the box, it looks really cool. Also in the image is part of the arm of the Exo Suit so you can kind of see how it was created. The image lists the set being available on August 1st for Germany but I think that date is worldwide.

Update: Fred also mentions that the set will include more than one minifigure so we’ll probably get both members of Salvage Team Alpha Zero Nine. The listing in the ad also states 321 pieces and we already knew it would retail for $34.99.

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LEGO Ideas Exo Suit (21109) Fast Approaching

July 2, 2014 /

Alpha Zero Nine

Peter Reid has teased another image of his countdown to the reveal of the LEGO Ideas Exo Suit (21109). It looks like Salvage Team Alpha Zero Nine is getting ever so closer to the door in the Arcadia but what is behind it still remains to be seen. Could the team be face-to-face with their enemies or will they find the Exo Suit behind the doors. The teasing is torture for a lot of us but I’m guessing that the LEGO Ideas Exo Suit (21109) could be revealed at Brick Fiesta this weekend in San Antonio, TX. I may be way off but it certainly seems like it considering the amount of steps the Salvage Team has to the door compared to how many days left until the convention.

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LEGO Fusion Sets Now Listed on Shop@Home

July 2, 2014 /

LEGO Fusion

The recently announced LEGO Fusion sets are now listed on Shop@Home in preparation of their release in August and September. You can now see the full descriptions of each of the sets and what each entails. Each of the four sets will retail for $34.99 and will be sold exclusively at LEGO and Toys R Us.

Town Master (21204) – 256 pcs

Rule your town and create it the way you want by building with real LEGO bricks that come alive in this virtual world! Find out what your mini citizens need in the LEGO Town Master App for your smartphone or tablet. Then build it with real LEGO bricks! Create restaurants, shops, fire stations, roads and more on the LEGO Fusion baseplate. Snap it into your virtual game with just a click and watch it come to life! Earn valuable studs, power and rewards by completing missions and mini games as they pop-up throughout your town. Expand your virtual world in every direction. Includes Mayor minifigure.

LEGO Fusion: Town Master

Battle Towers (21205) – 212 pcs

Your kingdom is under attack and only you have the power to defend it. Design and defend your Battle Tower against unpredictable invaders by building with real LEGO bricks! Build your 2D tower, layer by layer with LEGO bricks on the LEGO Fusion baseplate. Then snap it into your virtual game in the LEGO Battle Towers App for your smartphone or tablet with just a click. Watch it come to life in 3D! Recruit an army of wizards, archers and even castle chefs,

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LEGO Store July 2014 Monthly Mini Build Event Surf Van (40100) Review

July 1, 2014 /

LEGO Store July 2014 Mini Model Build Event

Today was the July 2014 Monthly Mini Build event at the LEGO Store and this month’s build was the Old School Surf Van (40100). The van consists of 46 pieces and it includes some rare pieces including a lime 2×4 wedge plate which has only appeared in 3 other sets and the white surfboard which was only in 2 sets.

I’m not sure the Surf Van was modeled after a real vehicle but it has some distinct patterns of a Volkswagen Type II Flatbed pickup truck such as windshield and the flat front part of the cab. On top of the Van sits the surfboard and the back has a pair of orange flippers.

Overall, the Old School Surf Van (40100) is a neat set with not much effort to build and it’s great as a summer-themed build. Next month’s mini build is a Monkey (40101). Finally, as usual, it was great seeing my friends as well as fans of the site at the event.

LEGO July 2014 Monthly Mini Build - Old School Surf Van (40100)

LEGO July 2014 Monthly Mini Build - Old School Surf Van (40100) LEGO July 2014 Monthly Mini Build - Old School Surf Van (40100)

LEGO July 2014 Monthly Mini Build - Old School Surf Van (40100) LEGO July 2014 Monthly Mini Build - Old School Surf Van (40100)

LEGO July 2014 Monthly Mini Build - Old School Surf Van (40100) LEGO July 2014 Monthly Mini Build - Old School Surf Van (40100)

LEGO Store July 2014 Mini Model Build Event

LEGO Store July 2014 Mini Model Build Event

LEGO Store July 2014 Mini Model Build Event

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New LEGO Store Pick-A-Brick Wall Third Quarter Elements

July 1, 2014 /

LEGO Pick-A-Brick Wall

As we mentioned yesterday, it is a new quarter at the LEGO Stores and some LEGO elements on the Pick-A-Brick wall have been changed out with some new ones that we haven’t seen before on the walls. All the elements that have a sign around them will be available in all the LEGO Stores.

Some of these new elements include a trans-light blue jewel, reddish-brown staircases, pink flowers, and the new reddish-brown horses. As you can see from my pictures below, the stock on my horses were extremely low so if you want to stock up on them, you better hurry. I expect them to be very good sellers throughout the quarter. Head over to your local LEGO Store to check out all the new stuff the PAB Wall has to offer. Props to Genevieve for being in charge of changing the elements out at my store.

LEGO Pick-A-Brick Wall

LEGO Pick-A-Brick Wall

LEGO Pick-A-Brick Wall - New Elements

LEGO Pick-A-Brick Wall - New Elements

LEGO Pick-A-Brick Wall - New Elements

LEGO Pick-A-Brick Wall - New Elements

LEGO Pick-A-Brick Wall - New Elements

LEGO Pick-A-Brick Wall - New Elements

LEGO Pick-A-Brick Wall - New Elements

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LEGO Ideas Exo Suit (21109) Reveal Countdown Continues

July 1, 2014 /

Salvage team

The next part of what appears to be the countdown to revealing the LEGO Ideas Exo Suit (21109) has appeared online and this part even includes a video to go along with it. The image and video shows a couple members of Salvage Team Alpha Zero Nine with a little turtle-looking robot responding to a distress call. The message also mentions of heavily-armed beings outside of where the team is located and they can’t “outrun them on foot.” What if they could outrun them riding the Exo Suit? Hmmmm. As the video fades out, you can also see the LEGO Ideas logo in the static.

From what we’ve seen so far, the Exo Suit (21109) set will have something to do with the Classic Space theme and it may include numerous minifigures. Anticipation is brewing and these short teasers are an awesome marketing tactic by everything that’s involved with the project. I can’t wait to see what’s in store for the Salvage Team behind those doors.

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LEGO Ideas Exo Suit (21109) Reveal Countdown

July 1, 2014 /

Before the mission...

It looks like Peter Reid and LEGO has started their countdown to officially revealing the new LEGO Ideas Exo Suit (21109). Peter has released an image showing a message that says “Report in 24hrs” (as of yesterday). Even the LEGO Ideas Facebook Page has posted the image so it’s imminent that something is coming in the very near future. Hopefully, it a awesome marketing strategy with small reveals everyday until it is fully revealed at the end.

Later this month, Peter will be at the launch event at the Bluewater LEGO Store in the UK. There’s no word on whether the Exo Suit will be available for purchase at the event.

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LEGO August 2014 Store Calendar Promos and Events

June 30, 2014 /

LEGO August 2014 Store Calendar

The August 2014 LEGO Store Calendar is now available and we can now discuss some of the promotions and events that are offered in stores and on Shop@Home.

For the freebies for August, the LEGO Creator MINI Cooper MK VII Polybag (40109) will be available with purchases of $99 or more and the offer lasts for the whole month or while supplies last.

From August 25th – September 14th, you can get a free LEGO Legends of Chima Worriz’ Fire Bike Polybag (30265) with purchases of $50 or more. This offer overlaps with the MINI Cooper (40109) polybag promotion so if the Cooper polybags are still available by then, you can possibly get both polybags with a single purchase.

In other related Chima news, the Summer 2014 wave sets will be available starting in the beginning of the month. There are reports that the Ultrabuilds sets will not be available in North America so that is a disappointment.

From August 4th – September 15th, visit your store to race the new Speedorz sets on a new racetrack. Get your practicing in before the Speedorz tournament later on in the month (below).

On August 9th, new episodes of LEGO Legends of Chima will be on Cartoon Network at 7:30a/6:30c.

On August 18th, 20th, and 22nd at 5pm, the LEGO Stores will be holding a LEGO Chima Speedorz Tournament and all participants will receive an official LEGO Chima Certificate and tournament winners will get a LEGO Legends of Chima Speedor. There’s not mentioning of which Speedor you … Continue

More LEGO Collectible Minifigures (71007) Series 12 Minifigures Revealed

June 30, 2014 /

LEGO Collectible Minifigures Series 12

A reader and fan of the site has informed us that the new July/August 2014 LEGO Club Magazine has images of three more characters from the Series 12 LEGO Collectible Minifigures (71007) series. We can clear images of the Piggy Guy, Spooky Girl, and the Prospector in the foreground. It looks like the Piggy Guy will have an apple as an accessory. The Spooky Girl looks like she wears a skirt piece and has a black teddy bear. The Prospector has a pickaxe and has a cool looking hat.

We’ve already seen five minifigures from Series 12 last month which included the Space Miner, Wizard, Dino Tracker, Battle Goddess, Swashbuckler, and Video Game Guy.

As we reported before, the Series 12 minifigures will be available in October and they will go for $3.99 each. Thank you to Keith for the heads up on this very cool news piece.

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LEGO City Arctic Scout (30310) Polybag Available at Toys R Us

June 30, 2014 /

LEGO City Arctic Scout Polybag (30310)

Good ol’ Toys R Us is keeping them coming with 2014 LEGO polybags. The next one that we found that will soon be hitting stores is the LEGO City Arctic Scout (30310). They’ve currently listed available in stores (YMMY) for $4.99 each but they’ll soon be available online sometime in the near future as well. The polybag consists of 39 pieces and is a nice supplemental set for the recently released LEGO City Arctic line. Thanks to Kevin for the inquiry and making me do some research for the Arctic Scout polybag.

Explore the secrets of remote areas with the cool LEGO City Arctic Scout with turning propeller plus adjustable lights and skis.

LEGO City Arctic Scout Polybag (30310)

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Reminder: July 2014 LEGO Store Promotions and Events

June 30, 2014 /

LEGO July 2014 Store Calendar

July is just around the corner and that means new promotions will be at LEGO Brand stores as well as on Shop@Home. As we mentioned before, July will be a mostly LEGO Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles themed month filled with events and giveaways to promote the line as well new Michael Bay movie that will be released in August.

First is the Free exclusive Flashback Shredder Minifigure (5002127) with purchases of $75 or more. This minifigure will be offered from July 1-20 or while supplies last. The Flashback Shredder is just Oroku Saki in a Foot Clan outfit with his signature claws.

For LEGO VIP members during the month of July, you will be able to get a bonus 50 VIP points for purchasing the Turtle Sub Undersea Chase (79121).

On July 1, the Free Monthly Mini Model is a cool little Old School Surf Van (40100). Families will be lining up early for a chance to build one and take home so get there early because I suspect that this month’s build will be a very popular one.

On the calendar, it shows an image of the Mutation Chamber Unleashed (79119) set and stating that new LEGO Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles sets will be available on July 6. These wave of sets have been available for a while now and I believe they are actually referring to the Ninja Turtles movie sets being released since they have already started to show up at Toys R Us stores.

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Incredible LEGO Technic by Sariel Available for Pre-Order

June 29, 2014 /

Paweł “Sariel Kmieć has been hard at work this year to release his second book, Incredible LEGO Technic: Cars, Trucks, Robots, and More! For this book, Sariel with the help of Blakbird from Technicopedia has brought together a number of people in the LEGO community who specializes with Technic to produce a book of some of their best work.

Incredible LEGO Technic includes 74 models filled with photos, details, facts, and specs of not just cars and trucks, but planes and mechs as well. Many of the builds also includes see-through renders by Blakbird so you can see the inner workings of the vehicles. In addition to the details of the builds, you also get an in-depth look at the builders themselves which includes:

2LegoOrNot2Lego, Amida, andrea Grazi, Barman, Brunojj, Crowkillers, Designer Han, Dirk Klijn, Dmac, Drakmin, Edwin Korstanje, Efferman, Eric Trax, Francisco Hartley, Gyuta, Jennifer Clark, Jerac, Jurgen Kroopshoop, Klaupacius, Konajra, Lasse Deleuran, M_longer, Madoca, Mahj, Makorol, Marat, Nathanael Kuipers, Nico71, Oryx Chen, RoscoPC, Sariel, Senator Chinchilla, Sheepo, Spiderbrick, Splat, Thirdwigg, and ZED

As mentioned before, Incredible LEGO Technic is the second book that Sariel has released with the first being his very popular The Unofficial LEGO Technic Builder’s Guide. You can now pre-order the 280 page book from No Starch Press for $29.95 and it will be available in October.

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The LEGO Movie: Everything is Awesome Edition Review

June 29, 2014 /

It’s been a few days since The LEGO Movie: Everything is Awesome Edition was released and I finally have some time to watch everything the package has to offer. This edition comes in a nicely packaged plastic box and it has a number of items including the Blu-Ray, the 3D Blu-Ray, the regular DVD, the Digital HD UltraViolet copy, the exclusive Vitruvius minifigure, and a collectible 3D Emmet photograph. It currently retails for $34.96 on Amazon.

The LEGO Movie: Everything is Awesome Edition The LEGO Movie: Everything is Awesome Edition

Blu-Ray

The Blu-Ray runs at a full 1080p HD at a 16:9 widscreen ratio with a 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio track. You pretty much get best of what technology has to offer today. The visuals and sounds are very crisp and it’s what you would expect.

The 3D Blu-Ray was even better than the regular version and it was very similar to what I saw in theaters. The visuals of this version were extremely pleasing to the eyes.

The LEGO Movie: Everything is Awesome Edition The LEGO Movie: Everything is Awesome Edition The LEGO Movie: Everything is Awesome Edition

Bonus Features

The Everything is Awesome Edition features a wide varity of extra bonuses on the Blu-Ray disc:

  • Audio Commentary with Filmmakers and Cast
  • Batman’s A True Artist (1:12)
  • Michelangelo & Lincoln: History Cops (1:21)
  • Enter The Ninjago (2:13)
  • Behind the Scenes: Bringing LEGO to Life (12:36)
  • “Everything Is Awesome” Sing-Along (3:19)
  • Behind the Scenes: See It, Build It!
  • Introduction with Senior Designer Michael Fuller (0:49)
  • Build the Double-Decker Couch (3:53)
  • Build Emmet’s Car (2:55)
  • Introduction with Modeling Artist Adam Ryan (0:41)
  • Digital Double-Decker Couch (2:11)
  • Digital Emmet’s Car (1:51)
  • Dream Job: Meet the LEGO Builders (13:28)
  • Alleyway Test (0:55)
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LEGO The Simpsons Springfield by Pepa Quin

June 28, 2014 /

Springfield, Brickworld 2014.

Earlier this year, we featured Matt De Lanoy (Pepa Quin) on the site before with his LEGO The Simpsons build of The Android’s Dungeon & Baseball Card Shop as his Iron Builder model. Matt’s been hard at work following that in preparation for Brickworld Chicago 2014 and there, he unveiled the town of Springfield completely in LEGO. His layout included many well-known locations from The Simpsons TV show including Krusty Burger, the Kwik-E-Mart, Moe’s Tavern, and the Springfield Nuclear Power Plant. I’ve only shown a few of the builds below but head over to Matt’s Flickr album to see all of his buildings of Springfield.

Springfield, USA

Springfield, USA

Springfield, USA

Springfield, USA

The Kwik-E-Mart

The Krusty Burger

Springfield Nuclear Power Plant

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LEGO Fusion Minisite Now Live

June 28, 2014 /

LEGO Fusion

The next big thing that LEGO has been working on is LEGO Fusion which was first announced last week. The idea of it is to combine traditional building with a virtual experience. I’ve recently found out that LEGO has also released a minisite for the new theme. LEGO Fusion will be available this August and September for $34.99 each at LEGO Brand Stores and Toy R Us as well as online on the respective sites.

On the page, you can see all four sets that will be included in the initial wave of LEGO Fusion: Town Master (21204), Battle Towers (21205), Create & Race (21206), and Resort Designer (21208). There are also videos for each of the sets demonstrating some examples of the builds as well as how the build is transferred to the virtual world and the different gameplay you can enjoy.

Town Master (21204)

In this simulation game, players create and rule their own LEGO town, first by building it with LEGO bricks, then by capturing it and importing it to the game. Children build everything from houses to a pizzeria, fire station and bike shop while completing errands and missions like catching robbers, fighting fires and skateboarding. To keep the minifigure citizens happy, players solve problems through physical building and earn points to gain access to more structures, and even run additional towns.

Battle Towers (21205)

Players build a tower and defend it against attack so they can rule the kingdom. First, players design the Battle Towers with real LEGO pieces, then capture

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LEGO Ideas Exo Suit (21109) Launch Event in UK on July 26th

June 27, 2014 /

The English version of the European July/August 2014 Store Calendar is now available which has some of the same offers we reported earlier this week. This particular version looks like it is the UK version and there’s one additional thing on the list of events that is worth mentioning. That event is the meet-and-greet with Peter Reid, the creator of the LEGO Ideas Exo Suit (21109), at the Bluewater LEGO Store on July 26th from 12-4pm. There’s no mentioning whether if the Exo Suit will be available for purchase during the event or not but we do know that it will be available for us in the States in August with an estimated retail price of $34.99. The above image was linked on our Facebook Page by a fan confirming the launch event.

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LEGO Friends Jungle Boat (30115) Polybag Available at Toys R Us

June 27, 2014 /

LEGO Friends Jungle Boat Polybag (30115)

Toys R Us is keeping it coming with polybags that you can only probably get at their stores. They have now listed the LEGO Friends Jungle Boat (30115) being sold in stores and will eventually be avaialble for ship-to-home. The polybag has 31 pieces and is going for $4.99 each. The Jungle Boat polybag will go well with the jungle-themed sets from the summer 2014 wave.

Rescue an injured frog from its lily pad and radio home on the walkie-talkie with the LEGO Friends Jungle Boat and Olivia mini-doll figure.

LEGO Friends Jungle Boat Polybag (30115)

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Alatariel Reveals LEGO Ideas #008 Research Institute (21110)

June 26, 2014 /

The upcoming LEGO Ideas #008 Research Institute (21110) has been finalized by LEGO and Ellen Kooijman, aka Alatariel Elensar, has shared the first official images and her thoughts of the new set on her blog. From the looks of it, LEGO has recreated many of the features that the original design had on the LEGO Ideas project. The set will be avaialble in August and will probably retail for $19.99.

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Brickset Branded Products Now Available for Purchase

June 26, 2014 /

Brickset merchandise

Brickset has teamed up with MinifigForLife Print Studio to create a range of Brickset branded LEGO minifigures and bricks for you to purchase. The items are printed on a Roland UV printer at 1440dpi so it is very high quality. Standard decal printing is about 300dpi so at 1440dpi, quality is on the higher end. There are currently six items available for purchase:

  • Male minifigure with white torso
  • Female minifigure with white torso
  • Male minifigure with blue torso
  • Female minifigure with blue torso
  • White 1×8 brick
  • Blue 1×8 brick

The minifigures are pretty much your standard minifigures with the Brickset logo branded on front of the torso and the 1×8 bricks make a great addition to your brick badges you get from various LEGO conventions.

The cost of the minifigs are £4.25 and £1.50 for the bricks. Converted to US Dollars, they are about $7.20 and $2.50 respectively. Shipping costs are £1.40 in the UK, £3.20 for Europe, and £3.80 for other parts of the world.

For payment, they do take checks, Paypal, or credit/debit cards so paying for your items is extremely easy. I purchased a minifigure and a brick and the total came up to $16.66 including shipping so it wasn’t that bad.

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LEGO Has Won the Internet with Star Wars: Episode VII Cast as Minifigures

June 25, 2014 /

If you’re a LEGO or Star Wars fan, then you’ve probably seen the picture that was posted this morning and has gone viral. On LEGO’s Facebook Page, they have posted a spot on interpretation of the Star Wars: Episode VII cast picture that was first released a few months ago with the caption:

You’ve met the actors, now meet the Minifigure cast of Star Wars Episode VII!

It is both thrilling and surreal to start building in a couple of weeks, and we look forward to bringing this new world to life, once again (in 1/48 scale)! #LEGOStarWars #StarWarsVII

As we all know by now, a number of the original Star Wars cast will be returning along with some newer faces to the historic franchise. In the LEGO picture, we see, going clockwise, JJ Abrams (Director), Harrison Ford (Han Solo), Daisy Ridley, Carrie Fisher (Princess Leia Organa), Peter Mayhew (Chewbacca), Bryan Burk (producer), Kathleen Kennedy (President of Lucasfilm/Producer), Domhnall Gleeson, Anthony Daniels (C-3PO), Mark Hamill (Luke Skywalker), Andy Serkis, Oscar Isaac, John Boyega, Adam Driver, and Lawrence Kasdan (Writer).

You’ll also notice some Easter eggs in the picture including Andy Serkis holding the One Ring which is a funny reference to Smeagol/Gollum from The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings. Another interesting Easter egg is the computer on the middle of the table with the dates 4-29-2014 and 12-18-2015. Hardcore fans would know that the first date is the day the Episode VII cast was announced to the public and the second date is the … Continue

LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham Plastic Man Plane Revealed

June 25, 2014 /

LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham - Plastic Man Plane

The official LEGO Batman Twitter page has revealed Plastic Man as a single engine plane for LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham. This is probably one of the many goofy outfits that Plastic Man has in the game. As we all know, TT Games likes to include humor with each of their games and this is no doubt one of the many humorous things that we can expect to see. This may even be a good use of game mechanics to use him as part of the open world play where we use him to fly around the stages.

The development team for LEGO Batman 3 has been pretty quiet since E3 but hopefully we’ll be getting some more details about the game soon like at San Diego Comic Con next month. Arthur Parsons has also hinted that they might reveal something else if the LEGO Batman Twitter page hits 10,000 followers so we’ll see when it does reach that milestone.

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Funcom Announces Future Plans for LEGO Minifigures Online During Open Beta

June 25, 2014 /

Today, Funcom has released a press release detailing their future plans for LEGO Minifigures Online during the Open Beta. Currently, you are able to explore different worlds in the game such as the Pirate World, Medieval World, and the Space World but Funcom has announced plans to add more content for players to try including the new Mythology World where you can battle the lord of the Underworld, Hades. We’ve tried our hands at the Closed Beta as well as the Open Beta and you can read our first impressions of it here. Check out the official press release below and join the Open Beta today by going to http://www.playminifigures.com/en.

FUNCOM REVEALS UPDATE PLANS FOR LEGO®MINIFIGURES ONLINE OPEN BETA

– Funcom successfully launches free-to-play Open Beta for LEGO Minifigures Online; the fun has begun! –

Oslo, Norway – June 25th, 2014 – Funcom and The LEGO Group are very excited to have kicked off the Open Beta for LEGO® Minifigures Online, and LEGO fans from all over the world have now begun assembling their Minifigure teams and sent them out on grand, online adventures! LEGO Minifigures Online is set to launch later this fall, and throughout the coming months of Open Beta and beyond players will see the game grow and expand as new content and gameplay is introduced.

The game is currently available for play on the Windows PC, and the developers are hard at work preparing tablet versions of the game which will be available later this year.

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Bricks by the Bay 2014 LEGO Convention Attendee Registration Now Open

June 25, 2014 /

The folks at Bricks by the Bay have issued a press release notifying fans that attendee registration is now open for the LEGO convention that will be happening in August. They have also listed a number of panels that fans can enjoy while at the convention.

Bricks by the Bay 2014 Convention Attendee Registration Open
BRICKS BY THE BAY convention August 7-10, 2014

Northern California-June 2014:

Attendee registration is now open online for the BRICKS BY THE BAY 2014 convention for those who enjoy LEGO®. The convention will be held Thursday through Sunday, August 7-10, 2014 at the Santa Clara Convention Center, in Santa Clara, California.

Thursday, Friday and Saturday are registered attendee exclusive days. The final day of the convention, Sunday August 10, 2014, will include a Public Exhibition where the general public can come in and view the many creations on display.

This year’s convention has something for every attendee including:

  • Keynote speaker and special guest: David Pagano, founder of Paganomation, an award-winning production studio.
  • New this year: Bricks by the Bay Brickfilm Festival. Brickfilmers from around the world are submitting films fitting the convention theme of “Fun & Games” as well as their best work of the prior year. Festival judges include animator David Pagano.
  • Convention attendees will be able to take part in a number of games and contests at the convention. A favorite contest is the CosPlay or Costume Contest with contestants having costumes that “Look Like LEGO®” or are “Made From LEGO® Parts.”

This year’s convention features a third attendee-exclusive

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DK Officially Reveals Emperor Palpatine Minifigure for LEGO Star Wars: The Dark Side

June 25, 2014 /

LEGO Star Wars: The Dark Side

DK has finally revealed the official Emperor Palpatine minifigure that is exclusive for the LEGO Star Wars: The Dark Side book on their Facebook Page. It wasn’t a big secret if you’ve been following our site since we’ve been reporting on it for quite a while now. LEGO Star Wars: The Dark Side will be available in August but you can pre-order the book now on Amazon.

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LEGO Ghostbusters MOCs by Brent Waller

June 24, 2014 /

LEGO Ideas Ghostbusters Ecto-1 (21108)

Brent Waller over on 1980s Something has done a video showing off all his LEGO builds pertaining to everything Ghostbusters and details for each of the builds. First off is his rendition of the Temple of Gozer which is the last scene of the first movie. It shows the Ghostbusters facing off against Gozer with the Terror Dogs on each side of the building.

The next is a 48×48 mosaic of the No Ghost logo. Nothing too fancy but it is impressive nonetheless.

Next is the original 1959 Cadillac that was bought by Ray Stantz for $4,800 which eventually turned into the Ecto-1. It is a pretty much a color swap from the official Ecto-1 set and some minor changes to the chassis.

After that, Brent showed off the Ecto-1a which was the vehicle from Ghostbusters II and it was a modification of the official set with some changes on the top and the sides of the car. He has provided the LDD file for it if you want to make your own.

The next version of the Ecto-1 is the official one but he added model train flashing lights to it to give the car some more flair.

Up next is Brent’s original Ecto-1 and minifigures that he had submitted on LEGO CUUSOO/Ideas.

The final version of the Ecto-1 that Brent has build was the one that he created when he was 10 years old. It has the classic 80’s vehicle look that the older generation of builders remember.

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LEGO Frozen “Build a Snowman” T-Shirt Now Available on TeeFury

June 24, 2014 /

TeeFury Frozen LEGO T-Shirt

The LEGO Frozen-themed t-shirt that we talked about yesterday is now available on TeeFury.com. The shirt, titled “Build a Snowman,” is designed by Brinkerhoff and it features Elsa and Anna as LEGO minifigures building their childhood snowman, Olaf. The shirt will be available for 24 hours for only $11. Fans of both LEGO and Frozen will surely want to get their hands on this t-shirt!

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LEGO Video Games Discounted on Steam Summer Sale

June 23, 2014 /

The Steam Summer Sale 2014 is going on right now and a number of LEGO video games and DLCs have been deeply discounted up to 75% off the regular price. Since it is the Steam Summer Sale, various deals may end before others so for you gamers who have held off in getting some of these games, now is the perfect time to pick them up. Thanks to Genevieve for the heads up!

  • The LEGO Movie Video Game – $29.99 $7.49
  • The LEGO Movie Video Game Wild West Pack DLC – $2.99 $1.49
  • LEGO Marvel Super Heroes – $19.99 $4.99
  • LEGO Marvel Super Heroes Super Pack DLC – $4.99 $1.24
  • LEGO Marvel Super Heroes Asgard Pack DLC – $1.99 $0.49
  • LEGO The Hobbit – $29.99 $7.49
  • LEGO The Lord of the Rings – $19.99 $4.99
  • LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4 – $19.99 $4.99
  • LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7 – $19.99 $4.99
  • LEGO Batman – $19.99 $4.99
  • LEGO Batman 2 – $19.99 $4.99
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Frozen Build a Snowman TeeFury LEGO T-Shirt on Wednesday, June 25th

June 23, 2014 /

TeeFury Frozen LEGO T-Shirt

Get ready for another LEGO-themed t-shirt from TeeFury.com this week and it will probably be really popular for kids. On Wednesday, June 25th, they will have a shirt based on the very popular Disney movie, Frozen. The shirt features Elsa and Anna as kids building their snowman, Olaf. The shirt is designed again by Brinkerhoff and is titled “Build a Snowman.” It will be available for $11 for only 24 hours.

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Cool July 2014 LEGO Offers for Europe

June 23, 2014 /

It seems that the Europeans have some cool July offers for LEGO Brand Stores and on Shop@Home that hopefully we’ll be seeing here in the States as well later this year, mainly the Classic Spaceman one.

July 1-7: VIPs will be getting a cool LEGO Creator Classic Spaceman Minifigure set (5002812) for purchases of €30 or more.

July 1-16: Free LEGO Legends of Chima Frax’s Phoenix Flyer (30264) for purchases of €30 or more.

July 16-31: Free LEGO Legends of Chima Worriz’ Fire Bike (30265) for purchases of €30 or more.

July 18-31: The LEGO Creator MINI Cooper MK VII (10242) will be available for VIP members and the polybag version (40109) will be given with the order as well. The polybag will be offered for orders €55 or more. The US will also have the VIP offer for the 10242 set but there’s no word yet on the availability of the polybag. That will probably be an August offer as well.

For the United States, our July offers will mostly be centered on the LEGO Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles theme in anticipation of the new movie being released in August.

**Via Brickpicker & Hoth Bricks**

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LEGO City Police Helicopter (30226) Polybag Found at Target

June 23, 2014 /

LEGO City Police Helicopter (30226)

I have been informed that the LEGO City Police Helicopter (30226) polybag has been found at Target stores in the impulse buy section at the checkout aisles. They are $3.99 each and has 48 pieces. The helicopter is a new one here in the States and has a similar look to last year’s version (30222). It was originally available at Shop@Home overseas a few months ago. Thanks to Brian for the email.

LEGO City Police Helicopter (30226)

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LEGO Ghostbusters Firehouse Headquarters V2 by Sergio Herencias

June 23, 2014 /

A few months ago, we featured a LEGO Ghostbusters Firehouse Headquarters MOC by Sergio Herencias which is inspired by Brent Waller’s version. Sergio has emailed me and said that he has updated the interiors of the firehouse with many details from the Ghostbusters movies including Egon’s lab, recreation area, and the containment unit/storage facility/protection grid. The MOC has 5,704 LEGO pieces so if you think you have enough parts, Sergio has kindly provided the LDD file on his website for free. You can also check out all the firehouse’s new details and features on the same page.

Also, the first version of Sergio’s Ghostbusters Firehouse Headquarters is currently on LEGO Ideas and has garnered 3,105 supporters as of this writing so if you want to give your support on the project, you can head over there and do so.

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LEGO Creator Mini Cooper MK VII Polybag (40109) Instructions Found

June 21, 2014 /

LEGO Creator MINI Cooper MK VII Polybag (10242)

There are some new instructions on LEGO’s database of a new polybag that will probably be released as a gift with purchase item later this year, possibly in August, the LEGO Creator Mini Cooper MK VII Polybag (40109). It looks to have a similar size to the Mini Volkswagen T1 Camper Van Polybag (40079) which is a miniature-sized version of the 10220 set.

The larger MINI Cooper MK VII (10242) will be available for LEGO VIP Members at brand stores and on Shop@Home from July 18-31 and to the general public on August 1. The set will consist of 1,077 pieces and retails for $99.99.

LEGO Creator MINI Cooper MK VII Polybag (10242)

LEGO Creator MINI Cooper MK VII Polybag (10242)

**Via Hoth Bricks**

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LEGO Inside Tour 2014 Exclusive Set Revealed

June 20, 2014 /

LEGO LIT 2014 Exclusive: 4000014 LEGOLAND Train chiukeung. All Right Reserved

Every year, LEGO holds a special event called the LEGO Inside Tour in Billund, Denmark for a very few select fans. Registration for the tour usually sells out minutes after it is open for potential attendees and costs 13,000 DKK or about $2400 per person, not including airfare. If you’re one of the lucky ones who get to attend the event, you are given an ultra-exclusive set to take home with you. For 2014, the LEGO Inside Tour exclusive set is The LEGOLAND Train (4000014).

The set was designed by Steen Sig Andersen and it represents the train that went around the perimeter of LEGOLAND Billund. They are numbered to 80 per tour and there are four tours per year so around 320 sets were produced total. That’s still a lot less than other LEGO exclusives such as the ones from San Diego Comic Con. For the train enthusiasts, you’ll notice that the build uses the classic train building technique.

The New Elementary has done an in-depth review on it and you can see more images of the set from CK Tsang (chiukeung). We’ll probably be seeing some of the sets hitting eBay very soon and hardcore fans will likely be paying a hefty price for it.

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LEGO Mixels Staying For the Long-Term?

June 19, 2014 /

Jason over on The Brick Show is reporting that the highly popular LEGO Mixels sets will be staying for the long-term. He notes from Brickworld Chicago 2014 that the news comes from an “extremely reliable” source and considering that the guys over on that channel do get sets to review early from LEGO, I wouldn’t be surprised that the information is true.

The Series 2 sets have recently just hit the shelves and Series will be released later this year but the word is that there will be more series, even beyond the 4th series, and they will be around for “quite a while.” There’s no other information at this time about the future of the LEGO Mixels them but we’ll definitely be reporting it as soon as we hear something.

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LEGO Marvel Super Heroes: Universe in Peril Now on iOS

June 19, 2014 /

LEGO Marvel Super Heroes: Universe in Peril iOS

LEGO and TT Games has announced that LEGO Marvel Super Heroes: Universe in Peril is now available for Apple iOS devices. The game is essentially another port from the console version and pretty much the same version as the Nintendo DS and Playstation Vita. You can pick it up for $4.99 on iTunes.

  • Over 91 playable characters, such as Iron Man, Spider-Man, Captain America, Wolverine, and more can be unlocked as you progress through the game. Select character families can be accessed at any time through purchase via our in-game store.
  • Complete 45 action-packed missions as you chase down Cosmic Bricks across key locations from the Marvel Universe
  • Battle enemies using super power abilities such as flight, super strength and invisibility.
  • Use fast-paced combat moves and activate Super Moves like Hulk’s Thunder Clap and Iron Man’s Arc Reactor.
  • Complete challenges and earn rewards.
  • Switch between “Console” and “Touch Screen” controls to find the play-style that suits you best.

LEGO Marvel Super Heroes: Universe in Peril iOS

LEGO Marvel Super Heroes: Universe in Peril iOS

LEGO Marvel Super Heroes: Universe in Peril iOS

LEGO Marvel Super Heroes: Universe in Peril iOS

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Brickworld Chicago 2014 Recap with Beyond the Brick

June 19, 2014 /

Our friends over at Beyond the Brick has released a new video featuring a guided tour of Brickworld Chicago 2014. In the one and half hour video, Joshua Hanlon and Matthew Kay shows off all the MOCs that were in the display hall during the LEGO convention. For those who didn’t have a chance to go this year like me, I appreciate the effort the guys put into the production of the video. For a few of the builds, there will also be in-depth video of the MOC itself as well as interviews with the builders as well. Stay tuned to Beyond the Brick in the new few days as they upload more content from Brickworld Chicago 2014.

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LEGO Star Wars: The Dark Side Emperor Palpatine Minifigure Fully Revealed

June 19, 2014 /

We’ve been seeing bits and pieces of the exclusive Emperor Palpatine minifigure from the upcoming LEGO Star Wars: The Dark Side book from DK Publishing. Today, there’s a couple of new images coming out of Eurobricks of the complete minifigure. For this version of Palpatine, he wears a black robe with printing on both the torso as well as the legs. He has a double-sided head and wears a black hood. You can now pre-order LEGO Star Wars: The Dark Side on Amazon and it’ll be released in August.

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LEGO Announces LEGO Fusion: An Interactive Virtual Playground Experience

June 19, 2014 /

LEGO Fusion: Town Master

LEGO has announced a new play experience called LEGO Fusion which merges the LEGO bricks that we’re used to with app-based game themes. Starting this summer, there will be some new sets and apps that kids can play with that combines the traditional brick building experience with some unique game play. There will be four different sets that will be in the LEGO Fusion collection: Tower Master, Battle Towers, Create & Race, and Resort Designer. The sets will be available at LEGO Brand Stores and Toys R Us for $34.99 each and will be launching in August and September. The free Android and iOS app is developed by none other than TT Games. You’ve probably heard of these guys before so you’ll no doubt be getting a great gaming experience with the apps. You use your camera on your smartphone or tablet to scan your build to immerse it into the digial world. There you can play games on your device depending on which set you got.

Read more details of the LEGO Fusion sets in the official press release below.

LEGO Fusion: Create & Race

LEGO Fusion: Battle Towers

LEGO Fusion: Resort Designer

NEW YORK, June 19, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — LEGO Systems, Inc., makers of the world’s leading construction toys, today introduced LEGO® FUSION, a play experience that combines traditional LEGO brick play with familiar app-based game themes. LEGO FUSION leverages new technologies??and children’s fascination with them??to create an entirely new way to engage in LEGO brick building and app game play for children ages 7 and up. Available later this summer, the LEGO FUSION collection will include

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Marvel Announces Licensing Partners for Avengers: Age of Ultron

June 19, 2014 /

Licensing.biz is reporting that Marvel Entertainment has revealed their licensing partners for product lines based on the Avengers: Age of Ultron. The campaign will be one of the largest for the Marvel movies and will include companies such as Hasbro, Hot Wheels, and LEGO.

We’ve already seen many sets based on the Marvel movie franchises such as the first Avengers movie and Iron Man 3 so it’s not a secret that LEGO will be producing sets for the Avengers sequel.

Let the speculations begin on which characters will be made into LEGO minifigures. We’ll no doubt see Iron Man, Thor, Hulk, Hawkeye, and Black Widow make their return again in this wave of sets. We’ll most likely see some new minfigs such as Ultron, Vision, Quicksilver, and Scarlet Witch make their debut as well. Can we also hope for maybe a Thanos minifigure too?

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LEGO Minifigures Online First Impressions

June 18, 2014 /

LEGO Minifigures Online

Now that LEGO Minifigures Online is in open beta, I can finally talk about my experience so far about the game while I was testing it in the closed beta. When you first start, you choose between three teams of three minifigures. After that, you go through a short tutorial of how to play the character and the game features. If you’ve played any sort of RPGs before, you’re probably already familiar with how the game will play.

Within the options menu, you find a tab that is for “Shop” which is essentially the game’s main cash grab. There are a variety to purchase a number of things such as more minifigures to use in-game, potions, diamonds, as well as the membership. Although technically you don’t have to spend real money to play the game because you can spend the diamond currency that you can pick up in-game, it will be somewhat faster and more “fun” because you’ll be unlocking a number of features that the free version doesn’t have. One of these features is the Pocket Adventures which are essentially dungeons that give more loot. One other feature that I felt shouldn’t be subscription-only is the chat function. Currently there is no way to communicate with other players unless you are a member which is, how can I put it lightly, stupid. The purpose of MMOs is to play with other people and communicating with them is essential to plan out strategies and whatnot. But if everyone is playing for free and there’s no … Continue

The LEGO Movie Vitruvius Minifigure Comparison

June 17, 2014 /

The LEGO Movie Young Vitruvius

The LEGO Movie is out in stores today if you purchase the Everything is Awesome Edition, you will be getting the exclusive young Vitruvius minifigure as well. So far, this is the only way to get the minifigure and there are some subtle differences between it and the one you get in the regular sets including Lord Business Evil Lair (70809) and MetalBeard’s Sea Cow (70810).

In the younger Vitruvius, he wears a different white robe that has a medallion printing and tassels on the front. Like his older version, there is no back printing but he also wears the shiny blue cape. In addition, Vitruvius only has a single-sided head and with a fairly happy expression and he’s not blind! The other differences is the younger version has a grey/silver headband instead of the orange one and he doesn’t have a staff.

The LEGO Movie Young Vitruvius

The LEGO Movie Young Vitruvius

Overall, the young Vitruvius is a decent addition to the Everything is Awesome Edition of the Blu-Ray but I would’ve thought that another character would’ve made it a better exclusive such as I don’t know *ahem* Green Lantern. Even the original minifigure of MetalBeard, real name Craggy, before he became what he is now would also have been a nice addition since we never had that version of him yet. The little differences between the Vitruviuses wasn’t the reason why I picked up this version of the Blu-Ray but it is still nice to add his younger self to my collection.

The LEGO Movie Vitruvius Comparison

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LEGO Minifigures Online Now in Open Beta

June 17, 2014 /

Many people have been waiting for this piece of news for a long time now. The Closed Beta for LEGO Minifigures Online ended a few days ago which meant that Funcom was ready to roll out the Open Beta very soon and that day is today. You can now go in and try out LEGO Minifigures Online by clicking “Play Now!” All you have to have is your LEGOID to start playing.

A few weeks ago, I was invited to take part of the Closed Beta and my first impressions were, “This may work.” It’s basically your standard MMO where you level up your character and upgrade your skills as you progress in the game. Throughout the beta, you will be able to test out various charcters in a couple of worlds and provide feedback to the developers.

The game is based on the popular LEGO Collectible Minifigures theme and Funcom is hoping that they will translate into a great gaming experience as well. Check out the official Funcom press release below.

LEGO Minifigures Online Open Beta

Funcom today launched the Open Beta for LEGO Minifigures Online. This is the final beta phase before the game launches later this fall.

The game is currently available in English for the Windows PC in select markets. During Open Beta, Funcom will introduce localized versions of the game in German, French and Spanish, and a tablet version of the game will also be made available later. Throughout the Open Beta process, gameplay, content and the business model will be balanced, expanded and improved based

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LEGO Star Wars Boba Fett 2014 Hallmark Keepsake Ornament Available in July

June 16, 2014 /

LEGO Star Wars Boba Fett Hallmark Ornament

For the past couple of years, Hallmark has been releasing some LEGO Star Wars Keepsake Ornaments featuring various characters from the Star Wars Universe including Yoda, Darth Vader, and a Stormtrooper. This year the Keepsake Ornaments return with another character and it features the most famous bounty hunter there is, Boba Fett. It’s never too early to pick up one of these guys and have him ready for your tree when Christmas rolls around in a couple months. Like all other ornaments previous to this one, they are all artist crafted and retails for $14.95 each and will be available in July.

LEGO Star Wars Boba Fett Hallmark Ornament

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The LEGO Movie Now Available for Pre-Order on Amazon (Again)

June 16, 2014 /

The LEGO Movie: Everything is Awesome Edition

Amazon is now accepting pre-orders again for The LEGO Movie in anticipation of the movie being released on Blu-Ray/DVD tomorrow. There has been a dispute going on with Amazon and Warner Bros. for the past few week and they had stopped taking pre-orders late last month. The current price for the Everything is Awesome Edition on Amazon is $34.96 which is tied with Walmart for the lowest price for that version plus you get free shipping. Best Buy has it for $34.99 but you don’t get free shipping until you hit $50. Target has it for $37.99 with free shipping at $50 although you get free shipping if you’re a REDCard member. You can also save $10 when you purchase the Blu-Ray along with either of the following The LEGO Movie sets: Bad Cop’s Pursuit (70802), Ice Cream Machine (70804), or Trash Chomper (70805). Barnes & Noble is the highest at $41.99 but it can be cheaper if you have a coupon to use.

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LEGO Minecraft Steve & Creeper Minifigures Revealed

June 16, 2014 /

LEGO Minecraft Minifigure Scale

There’s some interesting news coming out of Eurobricks today. Forum member TomKraut has posted a link to the German LEGO Catalog for the second half of the year. We’ve already seen everything in the catalog and all the sets have been released or will be releasing in the next few months but on page 92-93, there is an advertisement for the LEGO Minecraft minifigure scale sets. There are no sets pictured but we get to see what appears to be the final renditions of the Steve and Creeper minifigures. Steve looks like any other minifigure except that he has a block head and carries a new pickaxe. The creeper looks to be brick-built like with many of the mobs in this wave of Minecraft sets.

We’ve already done a couple of posts previewing a few of the LEGO Minecraft sets although the may be just prototypes. The minifigure scale sets are scheduled for release around October of this year. We’re still waiting for the official images of them and hopefully we’ll see them soon now that the catalog is available.

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LEGO The Simpsons: Tapped Out Diorama by Orion Pax

June 16, 2014 /

The SIMPSONS

Alex Jones (Orion Pax), whom we featured here many times before, is back with some more cool stuff that he has created. Known for his impressive LEGO models, Alex earlier today upload to his website 10 different LEGO diorama based on The Simpsons: Tapped Out video game which also includes The Simpsons Collectible Minifigures. They will be on display in a BRICK Works store in Taipei, Taiwan starting in July. For those who aren’t able to see the diorama in person, you can check out the images of the builds below.

Kwik-E-Mart

The Android’s Dungeon & Baseball Card Shop

First Church of Springfield

Blocko Store

Lard Lad Donuts

Moe’s Tavern

Springfield Elementary School

Krusty Burger

Springfield Police Department

Springfield Nuclear Power Plant

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LEGO Creator Balloon Cart (40108) Polybag Review

June 15, 2014 /

LEGO Creator Balloon Cart (40108)

During the better part of June, LEGO Stores and Shop@Home will be giving out the LEGO Creator Balloon Cart (40108) polybag as part of the June 2014 gift with purchase promotion. The set consists of 66 pieces and it is free with purchases of $75 or more.

LEGO Creator Balloon Cart (40108)

Minifigures

There are two minifigures in this little polybag, the balloon vendor and a young boy. The vendor wears your old-style uniforms that you would have seen back in the day. He wears a red tie and a grey striped vest with a pocketwatch in one of the pockets. He only has a single-sided head with a happy expression and wears a red hat.

LEGO Creator Balloon Cart (40108) LEGO Creator Balloon Cart (40108)

The boy has a red shirt on with dark blue sleeves The shirt has some sort of design on it. Not sure what it is but it’s interesting. He also has dark blue short legs. One nice thing that he has is the double-sided head. On one side, he is extremely happy to get a balloon. On the other opposite side, he is sad and is even shedding a tear, probably due to the fact that his balloon flew away or wasn’t given one.

LEGO Creator Balloon Cart (40108) LEGO Creator Balloon Cart (40108) LEGO Creator Balloon Cart (40108)

Build

The first thing that you see after you finish building the balloon cart is that it is very colorful. There are four balloons in the set: orange, red, lime green, and medium azure. On one end of the cart, you got your red and orange helium tanks that are as large as the kid. In the middle, you have a … Continue

LEGO Galaxy Squad Sets Discounted on Shop@Home

June 14, 2014 /

It looks like it’s almost time to say goodbye to the LEGO Galaxy Squad theme. LEGO Shop@Home has discounted every set in anticipation of the theme coming to the end of its cycle. So if you’ve been holding off on picking up any of these sets, now is the perfect time to do so before everything is out of stock. Also remember you have about a week left if you want to get the free LEGO Creator Balloon Cart (40108) with purchases of $75 or more.

Space Swarmer (70700) – Price:$11.99 Sale Price: $9.48

Swarm Interceptor (70701) – Price: $19.99 Sale Price: $15.98

Warp Stinger (70702) – Price: $29.99 Sale Price: $23.98

Vermin Vaporizer (70704) – Price: $59.99 Sale Price: $47.98

Bug Obliterator (70705) – Price: $79.99 Sale Price: $63.98

CLS-89 Eradicator Mech (70707) – Price: $39.99 Sale Price: $31.98

Hive Crawler (70708) – Price: $69.99 Sale Price: $55.98

Galactic Titan (70709) – Price: $99.99 Sale Price: $79.98

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One More Week for LEGO Balloon Cart Polybag Promo

June 14, 2014 /

This is just a reminder that you only have about a week left to make your purchases at the LEGO Store or Shop@Home if you want to get your hands on the FREE promotional LEGO Creator Balloon Cart (40108) polybag. According to the June 2014 Store Calendar, it states you have until June 15th to get one with purchases of $75 or more. However on Shop@Home, it says the end of the promotional period is actually June 22nd or while supplies last (see below).

A reason for the date difference could be because the stores are being just cautious since some promotional polybags run out very quickly like the Martian Manhunter back in March. I would suggest calling the stores after tomorrow if you’re planning to head out to the store to ensure they still have some in stock to give away. Most stores will still continue passing them out even past the date stated on the calendar. If they are out, you still have at least a week before the promotional period ends to get your orders in.

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The LEGO Movie Master Builder Toys R Us Event Recap

June 14, 2014 /

The LEGO Movie Toys R Us Master Builder Event

Today was The LEGO Movie Master Builder event at Toys R Us stores throughout the States but unfortunately I wasn’t able to go. My friend John was nice enough to send me some images of what the event consisted of. Like all other building events at Toys R Us, you basically go around the tables the staff has set up and you pick the number of pieces that is listed and put in your plastic bag. After you get all your pieces, you can either build your mechs there or you can just leave.

There are 62 pieces and you can pretty much build what you like. There is also an example sheet that you can follow to build MetalBeard inspired mechs but I think the point of the event is to build whatever you can come up with. There are a number of really good pieces including the new ball joints that are seen in the Mixels sets. There are also a couple of the 1×2 – 2×2 brackets that make for some good SNOT building. Other nice additions include the male and female minifigure heads. The female knot bun hair is a very rare piece because it only came in one other set from last year and that is from the LEGO Star Wars Republic Gunship (75021) from Padme Amidala.

From what I’ve been hearing, it was a pretty cool event by Toys R Us and you get some free LEGO bricks from it. I wish I could’ve went but things happen and I … Continue

The LEGO Movie History Cops Featurette

June 13, 2014 /

The LEGO Movie History Cops

The animators of The LEGO Movie has created a grindhouse spoof trailer that features Michelangelo and Abraham Lincoln as crime fighters called History Cops. The two historical figures will team up as partners in this little bonus short movie on the Blu-Ray version of The LEGO Movie. The Blu-Ray will be available next Tuesday, June 17th and it will have tons of extras including:

  • Feature Commentary
  • Batman: A True Artist
  • Michelangelo and Lincoln: History Cops
  • Enter the Ninjago
  • Bringing LEGO® to Life
  • “Everything is Awesome” Sing-Along
  • See it! Build it!
  • Stories from the Story Team
  • Fan-Made Films: Top Secret Submissions
  • Outtakes
  • Additional Promotional Content
  • Alleyway Test
  • Deleted Scenes

The DVD version of The LEGO Movie will only have:

  • “Everything is Awesome” Sing-Along
  • Fan-Made Films: Top Secret Submissions

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The LEGO Movie Already Shipping From Amazon

June 13, 2014 /

The LEGO Movie Amazon Shipping Confirmation

A reader of the site has informed us that they have received a shipping confirmation from Amazon for their copy of The LEGO Movie: Everything is Awesome Edition and is scheduled for delivery on release day which means that Amazon probably has them in stock already.

We’ve been keeping readers updated this past week on what has been going on with the Amazon/Warner Bros. dispute and we’ve been getting updates that the movie will most likely be delivered on time for those who already pre-ordered. Thanks again to the reader who emailed in the image of the shipping confirmation. Now I’ll just wait for mine to come in.

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LEGO 1959 Cadillac Miller-Meteor by Marcos Bessa

June 13, 2014 /

(Ghostbusters) 1959 Cadillac Miller-Meteor

I don’t usually feature many MOCs on here but this one is worth noting. While developing the LEGO Ideas Ghostbusters Ecto-1 (21108), LEGO designer Marcos Bessa also created the original 1959 Cadillac Miller-Meteor in which the Ecto-1 is based on by making a few minor changes. If you have the Ecto-1 set, you can easily modify yours to make it a normal looking car by swapping out the colors to your specifications and removing the greebles on top of the car. Check out the other angles of the car below or on Marcos’ album here.

(Ghostbusters) 1959 Cadillac Miller-Meteor (Ghostbusters) 1959 Cadillac Miller-Meteor (Ghostbusters) 1959 Cadillac Miller-Meteor (Ghostbusters) 1959 Cadillac Miller-Meteor (Ghostbusters) 1959 Cadillac Miller-Meteor (Ghostbusters) 1959 Cadillac Miller-Meteor

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LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham IGN Interview and Superboy Announced

June 12, 2014 /

LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham Screencap

On the last day of E3 2014, Arthur Parsons has done an interview with IGN and there are some more juicy details about LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham. Earlier today, it was revealed that Aquaman will be a playable character in the game with another character being annonuced later in the day. During the interview, Arthur revealed that Superboy will also be in the game and will also be voiced by Scott Porter.

The other notable thing that was touched on was the side-scrolling space stage. From the gameplay trailers, you can see that it is very similar to the Playstation 4’s Resogun. The developers wanted to give players a new way to experience the vehicles and that was a way they could do it. In free play mode, you can also use various characters such as Superman or Martian Manhunter to fly around in those particular stages.

Other than that, there wasn’t other new details that were revealed at the interview. One small thing that was mentioned was that LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham will be available on every game system possible including Mac and PC.

In Arthur’s Twitch interview, he mentioned something about a physical Space Batman minifigure. I’m not sure if that will be the exclusive bonus minifigure for pre-ordering the game or it will be in a future LEGO set. Just something to throw out there and ponder. Check out the full interview below.

LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham Screencap

LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham Screencap

LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham Screencap

LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham Screencap

LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham Screencap

LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham Screencap

LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham Screencap

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Aquaman Revealed as Playable Character in LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham

June 12, 2014 /

While waiting for the IGN’s delayed interview with Arthur Parsons for LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham, the official LEGO Batman Twitter account has revealed that Aquaman will be a playable character. He will be voiced by Scott Porter who has done voice work for other video games such as Marvel Heroes and The Walking Dead: Season Two as Cyclops and Luke, respectively. There’s no screenshots of what Aquaman will look like at this time. We will update this post as soon as we a good look at him. In the meantime, we’re still waiting for the live interview and another character reveal sometime later today.

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The Emmet Awards Spaceship, Spaceship, Spaceship Contest

June 12, 2014 /

The LEGO Movie The Emmet Awards Spaceship Contest

I’m a little late in reporting this but there’s still time to enter a new contest for the June The LEGO Movie’s The Emmet Awards. This month, the contest is called the Spaceship, Spaceship, Spaceship Contest and the objective is to build the most outrageous spaceship possible which has to include at least 2 minifigures and upload images of it. Remember that you cannot have any licensed themes in your build. The contest ends June 30th at 11:59AM EDT. The winner of this contest will be entered as one of the six Monthly Nominees and has a chance to be the overall Grand Prize Winner.

Contest #5 (June): The Spaceship, Spaceship, SPACESHIP!!! Award. – Using your LEGO brick collection build the biggest, wildest most awesome spaceship model you can imagine. But remember…you need a cool pilot and co-pilot in your entry!

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Jay and Silent Bob LEGO-themed T-Shirt Available on ShirtPunch

June 12, 2014 /

To celebrate Jason Mewes’s 40th birthday, ShirtPunch has released a Jay and Silent Bob LEGO-themed t-shirt featuring the two characters as LEGO minifigures. There’s only about 11 hours left to get one as of this writing so if you’re a fan of this cult classic, there’s still time to snag one. Everything is Snoogans!

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LEGO Godzilla T-Shirt Now Available on RIPT Apparel

June 11, 2014 /

RIPT Apparel LEGO T-Shirt Minizilla

Alrighty folks, the LEGO Godzilla themed t-shirt Minizilla by Brinkerhoff that we mentioned a few days ago is now available on RIPT Apparel for $10. The design is based on the new Godzilla movie that was released last month. Brinkerhoff has designed many cool LEGO-themed t-shirts and this will be another one that I will be adding to my collection. Like many limited-time t-shirt sites, Minizilla will only be available for 24 hours so get it while you can.

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The LEGO Movie Amazon/Warner Bros. Update

June 11, 2014 /

The LEGO Movie: Everything is Awesome Edition

Many people have been emailing me to ask if I had more information about the Amazon/Warner Bros. dispute and whether they should cancel their Amazon pre-order for The LEGO Movie and shop somewhere else. One of our readers got the following message when they inquired on whether they will be receiving their copy from Amazon or not:

Hello,

I apologize for any misunderstanding about the delivery estimate for your order. We rely on the manufacturer for release date information, and they’ve indicated that “The LEGO MOvie: Every is Awesome Edition” will be released on June 17.

Once this item has been released and we receive copies, we’ll be able to ship it to you. It’s not uncommon for there to be a delay of several weeks between the release and distribution of a new publication.

When your order is shipped, we’ll send you an e-mail confirmation. We don’t charge you for items until they enter the shipping process.

Judging by the wording of that email, it may seem that Amazon would not have copies in time for the release date. That is until our reader got a follow up email a short time later:

I’ve reviewed our previous correspondence with you, and I’m very sorry about the incorrect information you received.

I’ve checked with our Inventory Department within Amazon.com and confirm that “The LEGO Movie” is eligible for Release-Date Delivery.

The dispute between Amazon and Warner Home Video will not affect any of our Release-Date Delivery.

I can confirm that we expect to ship your order

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LEGO Lunch Boxes on ThinkGeek

June 11, 2014 /

Lunch is about it get a little bit more fun at school or workplace with these LEGO Lunch Boxes from ThinkGeek. These lunch boxes come in either red or blue that is randomly chosen and are shaped as your traditional 8-stud 2×4 LEGO brick. They area small enough that you can carry it around in an insulated tote to keep your food warm or cold. Unfortunately, there are no holes on the bottom so you can’t stack them up like regular LEGO bricks and they aren’t microwaveable.

If you don’t want to use it to store food, you can use it as a travel pack for your LEGO bricks. Thwe dimensions of the brick are 3.9″ x 7.8″ x 3″ deep (exterior), 2 1/4″ deep (interior).

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LEGO Legends of Chima Frax’s Phoenix Flyer (30264) Polybag Found

June 11, 2014 /

LEGO Legends of Chima Frax's Phoenix Flyer (30264)

Continuing with our LEGO Legends of Chima news today, there’s a new polybag that has shown up on Brickset, Frax’s Phoenix Flyer (30264). There’s no word on the availability of this particular polybag at this time but I suspect that it will probably be in a future LEGO promo or a standard Toys R Us polybag. This is currently one of the three 2014 polybags that revolve around the “Fire vs. Ice” storyline and the only way to get Frax. We’ll have more details once they are available.

LEGO Legends of Chima Frax's Phoenix Flyer (30264)

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LEGO Legends of Chima Gorzan’s Walker (30262) Now Available at Toys R Us

June 11, 2014 /

LEGO Legends of Chima Gorzan's Walker (30262)

There is a new polybag that is potentially now available at Toys R Us stores, the LEGO Legends of Chima Gorzan’s Walker (30262). The polybag was available in other parts of the world and has finally reached the States. The polybag contains 34 pieces and retails for $3.99. It is currently not available for Ship-To-Home at this moment.

Help the gorilla tribe leader protect the CHI with Gorzan’s walker with moveable legs, 2 detachable hand weapons and Gorzan minifigure

LEGO Legends of Chima Gorzan's Walker (30262)

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LEGO Legends of Chima: Character Encyclopedia Exclusive Minifigure Revealed

June 11, 2014 /

Hoth Bricks has revealed that the exclusive minifigure that will be in the LEGO Legends of Chima: Character Encyclopedia will be Firox from the Phoenix Tribe. Firox is a new character that has been introduced this year to Chima along with Fluminox, Flinx, Foltrax, and Frax.

The Character Encyclopedia features all the characters of Chima and includes details about each of them. The book also takes a look into the vehicles, locations, and weapons from the world of Chima. The Encyclopedia will be available in August.

LEGO Legends of Chima: Character Encyclopedia

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Amazon Stops Taking Pre-Orders for The LEGO Movie

June 10, 2014 /

The LEGO Movie: Everything is Awesome Edition

If you’ve been wanting to pre-order The LEGO Movie for Blu-Ray/DVD on Amazon, you probably noticed that you are unable to do so. That is because Amazon is in a dispute with Warner Bros. and the retail giant has stopped taking pre-orders on all upcoming Warner Home Video products which unfortunately includes The LEGO Movie. The reason is because they are trying to gain some leverage with their pricing tactics.

Since the middle of May, Amazon has stopped any pre-orders for any Warner movies but you can still sign up to be notified of when the items will become available. For those who have already pre-ordered the movie before Amazon stopped taking orders, there’s no word yet on whether we will still get it on release date or not.

The good news is that you can still pre-order The LEGO Movie at other retailers including Walmart, Best Buy, Barnes & Noble, and Target which includes The Everything is Awesome Edition that has the Vitruvious minifigure.

**Via New York Times**

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LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham Gamespot Gameplay Footage & Details

June 10, 2014 /

LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham Gamespot Footage

TT Games Game Director Arthur Parsons has just wrapped up his interview with Gamespot at E3 2014 and there was some more gameplay footage and details of LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham. One cool detail that Arthur divulged was that the whole Justice League would be available to play at the start of the game. Also, the Legion of Doom will also be introduced as well. During the gameplay, there were a number of members of LoD that were shown on the character select screen including Cheetah, Lex Luthor, and Solomon Grundy. Other villains that are also playable included Joker, Firefly, and Killer Croc. There were also a number of super heroes that were featured on the character screen such as Batman, Robin, Cyborg, Flash, Green Lantern, Martian Manhunter, Superman, Wonder Woman, Bat-Mite, Bleez, Plastic Man, and Atom. There will probably be more Red Lantern characters that will be playable as you progress in the game.

We also got to see the different types of suits that various characters could change into. Prominently featured was all of Cyborg’s suits such as his Giant Suit, Sonar Suit, Magnet Suit, Space Suit, Demolition Suit, and Stealth Suit. Arthur also slowed off another of Robin’s suit which is his Techno Suit. It allows Robin to remote control a Toy Wonder. The other suit we got to see a glimpse of was Robin’s Attract Suit which sucks up studs. We also got to see a couple of Batman’s new suits in action such as the Space Suit and Sensor Suit.… Continue

LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham Gameplay Footage

June 10, 2014 /

LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham Video Game

DC All Access has done an interview with TT Games Game Director Arthur Parsons and has shown some gameplay demo of LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham. In the demo, Batman and Robin has to get the Batrocket to blast off into space. In another part of the demo, they are flying in space around Joker’s watchtower and has to take down Joker’s minions. Some playable characters that are shown include, of course Batman and Robin, Cyborg, and Flash. That is just the beginning level of the game.

Arthur mentions that once you start the game in the Batcave, you get access to Robin’s Illumination suit which lights up dark areas. Batman’s Space suit is essentially a jetpack with a laser that cuts through gold LEGO bricks. The Batcave also has some sort of test chamber for a moon buggy type vehicle.

LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham will be available this fall for every major game console. Check out the gameplay footage in the video below as well as some screencaps I took from the video. Be sure to stay tuned because there will be more details about the game later today at E3.

LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham - Justice League

LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham - Robin's Illumination Suit

LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham - Cyborg

LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham - Cyborg

LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham - Flash

LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham - Flash

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LEGO Godzilla T-Shirt on RIPT Apparel This Thursday

June 10, 2014 /

RIPT Apparel LEGO T-Shirt Minizilla

This Thursday, June 12th, RIPT Apparel will be having another LEGO-themed t-shirt for sale. With the recent release of Godzilla in theaters, Brinkerhoff has created a design based on the iconic Japanese monster but in LEGO minifigure form and is called Minizilla. The shirt will go for $10 and will be on sale for 24 hours.

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LEGO Ideas LEGO Lightsabers Achieves 10,000 Supporters

June 9, 2014 /

The LEGO Lightsabers: Darth Vader and Luke Skywalker project by Scott34567 has become the latest project to hit 10,000 supporters on LEGO Ideas. This project was first submitted in 2012 and consists of two brick-built lightsabers with a display stand. The set takes on the recognizable look of Luke and Vader’s lightsabers from Star Wars VI: Return of the Jedi. Scott34567 also claims that the hilts are sturdy enough to bring to convention crowds. They would definitely make great accessories for San Diego Comin Con.

The project now joins Assault on Wayne Manor, Invisible Hand, and X-Men: X-Mansion as the ones that are currently qualified for the second LEGO Ideas Review Stage. The Labyrinth Marble Maze now becomes the highest supported project on LEGO Ideas.

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Cyborg Revealed for LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham

June 9, 2014 /

LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham Cyborg

Over the weekend, the official Instagram account for LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham teased us with a few images of what they would be revealing today at E3. A few minutes ago, they have revealed another playable character in the game and that is a big fig Cyborg. As you can see, he is in a suit filled with gadgets and weaponry. Cyborg is the second character “revealed” by the developers of the game with Plastic Man being the first last week. To me, I think it’s a little overboard and would’ve settled for a regular minifigure size version of him. What do you think of Cyborg as a big fig?

Stay tuned later on the day when TT Games will be revealing more details of LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham at E3 2014.

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Cosmos LEGO Themed T-Shirt Now on TeeFury

June 7, 2014 /

TeeFury LEGO Cosmos T-Shirt

For you Cosmos fans, you can now purchase a LEGO themed t-shirt based on the popular television series on TeeFury.com. The shirt features Neil deGrasse Tyson from Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey and Carl Sagan from Cosmos: A Personal Voyage as LEGO minifigures with the classic LEGO Space logo in the background. The shirt only costs $11 and will be on sale for 24 hours.

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The LEGO Movie Toys R Us MetalBeard Inspired Building Event

June 7, 2014 /

LEGO Toys R Us MetalBeard Building Event

Toys R Us stores throughout the US are having another The LEGO Movie building event on Saturday, June 14 from 12-2pm. The thing to build is a “Master Builder” inspired by MetalBeard so it’s going to be some kind of figure. Also while you’re there, you will be getting an in-store coupon to save $10 on The LEGO Movie video game.

Update: According to 911diecast on Toys N Bricks, there are three different builds.

LEGO Toys R Us MetalBeard Building Event

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LEGO Minecraft The Ender Dragon (21117) Image Surfaces

June 7, 2014 /

There is another image that has been leaked of the minifigure scale LEGO Minecraft set. This time, the set that is featured is The Ender Dragon (21117). Unlike the Micro World version in The End (21107), the Ender Dragon is much larger. It also appears that there are four Enderman mobs included as well. They are also taller than the ones in the Micro World and have a better body proportion. There is no pricing or piece count yet but it was listed at € 69.95 earlier.

Note: The set image above may be a prototype and not the final design.

**Via Brick Queen**

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LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham E3 Teaser Images

June 7, 2014 /

LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham E3 Teaser

Last night, the official Instagram account for LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham, teased three images of what seems to be another reveal at E3 2014 on Monday. Doing some Photoshop work, I stitched the images together and got the image above. I have absolutely no idea what the image is but if you have any guesses, feel free to comment below. The game will consist of at least 150 characters so it can be almost anybody from the DC Universe. It may also be an alternate costume for someone or it’s not even a character at all? Who knows. We only have to wait a couple more days for more details of LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham.

Update: On LEGO Batman’s Facebook Page, they have revealed a slightly larger image but it’s still a mystery of what it could be.

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Reminder: LEGO Day Sale at GameStop Today

June 7, 2014 /

Gamestop LEGO Day Sale

This is just a friendly reminder that GameStop will be having a LEGO Day Sale today filled with savings and giveaways.

Giveaways

  • You can get a FREE GameStop poster when you pre-order LEGO Ninjago Nindroids or LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham.
  • They have restocked (leftover) a couple of exclusive LEGO minifigures to give away with any LEGO video game purchase. These minifigures are the Western Emmet (50002204) and Good Morning Bilbo Baggins (5002130).
  • You can get a FREE Chima Card for iOS app with any LEGO purchase.
  • The last giveaway is a FREE super Pack DLC with a purchase of LEGO Marvel Super Heroes.

Savings

  • There is a 2 for $29.99 when you buy any 2 LEGO games priced at $19.99 each.
  • Save $10 on LEGO The Hobbit, LEGO Marvel Super Heroes, and The LEGO Movie video game.
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The LEGO Movie Summer Camp Minisite

June 6, 2014 /

The LEGO Movie Summer Camp

If you’re waiting for The LEGO Movie to come out on Blu-Ray/DVD in two weeks, there is a new subsection of The LEGO Movie’s website called Summer Camp. Here kids can visit various worlds of the movie including Bricksburg, The Old West, Pirate’s Cove, Octan Tower, and Cloud Cuckoo Land and within each location, there are short clips featuring that place. Also, there are a number of various activity sheets that you can download and print for kids to work on. If you visit all the worlds, you can get a special certificate (below) that you can download.

Another thing you are able to do during summer camp is that you can create a postcard that you can download and print as well. Choose your favorite world out of the previous locations, then choose which The LEOG Movie character (Emmet, Wyldstyle, Unikitty, MetalBeard, and Batman) you would like to have. Finally, choose from five different messages to put on the postcard.

The LEGO Movie Summer Camp has some fun stuff for kids to do in their spare time and they can be proud of themselves when they earn that special certificate after they finish everything.

The LEGO Movie Summer Camp

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LEGO Star Wars MTT (75058) Official Images

June 6, 2014 /

Hungarian LEGO retailer Kocka.hu has posted the official images (plus their watermark) of the new LEGO Star Wars MTT (75058) on their products page. As mentioned before, the minifigures included are Obi-Wan Kenobi, QUi-Gon Jinn, Naboo Security Guard, Battle Droid Pilot, 7 Battle Droids, and a PK-4 Droid. All the minifigures are a new variant and the set will most likely be a store exclusive. Now if we can get the parts count and price on it, we’ll be golden.

**Via Hoth Bricks**

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LEGO Ninjago: Nindroids Video Game Trailer

June 6, 2014 /

LEGO Ninjago: Nindroids

Back in March, we reported that LEGO Ninjago: Nindroids will be available for Playstation Vita and Nintendo 3DS. Today, WB Games has released a new trailer for the video game. LEGO Ninjago: Nindroids is the sequel to LEGO Battles: Ninjago and consists of 30 levels that follows the Ninjago Rebooted animated series storyline. The game will be available in July and if you pre-order it from GameStop on their LEGO Day Sale this Saturday, you can get an exclusive poster. GameStop is also offering some other deals but we’re not sure if pre-order the game will net you those deals.

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LEGO Star Wars Celebrates 15th Anniversary

June 6, 2014 /

LEGO Star Wars 15th Anniversary

The LEGO Star Wars theme is celebrating their 15th Anniversary and LEGO has released a short video to mark the event. It shows a Darth Vader minifigure standing in front of a cake and with some clever editing, he blows out the candles with the Force.

The description of the video is in French but with the power of Google Translate it is as follows:

15 years LEGO Star Wars supports a galactic adventure to all families. But what would happen if one of the characters LEGO Star Wars decided to come into your houses to bring the action to Father’s Day?

To find out and try to win a lot of gifts LEGO Star Wars visit: http://laforce15ans.fr/

May the Force be with you!

So apparently there is some kind of contest at the link above, although it is currently down, and it looks like it may be a France only contest. Hopefully we’ll also get some kind of contest here in the States as well.

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LEGO Star Wars: The Dark Side Emperor Palpatine Head Revealed

June 5, 2014 /

LEGO Star Wars The Dark Side

Last month, we reported that the exclusive minifigure for the LEGO Star Wars: The Dark Side will be Emperor Palpatine. There’s now a report on Brickset that Palpatine will have a double-sided head which you can see below. The head was posted on Bricklink by someone who was able to get a hold of the minifigure. Now we just need to see the legs and the hair/head piece and we’re good to go. LEGO Star Wars: The Dark Side will be available in August.

LEGO Star Wars: The Dark Side Emperor Palpatine

**Via Hoth Bricks**

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LEGO Ultra Agents App Now Available for Apple iOS

June 4, 2014 /

LEGO Ultra Agents App

The new LEGO Ultra Agents game is now available on iTunes for Apple iOS users. The free-to-play game puts you as an Ultra Agents and you have to find clues and solve mysteries in Astor City. Play through six episodes featuring all the Super Villains of the theme such as Infearno and Toxikita to name a few. Learn more about the world of Ultra Agents with the game and there may be a secret about the future of the Ultra Agents theme. Check out my review of the Android version and you can download it on Google Play.

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LEGO Ideas Ghostbusters Ecto-1 (21108) Review

June 4, 2014 /

When the Ghostbusters 30th Anniversary project by Brent Waller was announced that it will be the next official LEGO Ideas (formerly CUUSOO) set, my mouth literally dropped. Although the firehouse headquarters wouldn’t be included, it was still cool knowing that we would still get the Ecto-1 (21108). The set is now available at LEGO Brand Stores as well as on Shop@Home and it retails for $49.99 with 508 pieces. The set is the first product released under the “LEGO Ideas” name. The box contains six unnumbered bags and one thick instruction booklet.

LEGO Ideas Ghostbusters Ecto-1 (21108) LEGO Ideas Ghostbusters Ecto-1 (21108)
LEGO Ideas Ghostbusters Ecto-1 (21108) LEGO Ideas Ghostbusters Ecto-1 (21108)

Box

The front of the box shows the four Ghostbusters minifigures and the Ecto-1 in front of a very cool blue and green smoke effect that is similar to what Brent had in his proposed project. On the bottom right corner, it shows the LEGO Ideas logo and shows that the Ecto-1 is #006 in the product line, continuing from the CUUSOO products. The box lining has some black and yellow stripes much like the top of the ghost trap.

The back of the box shows a very cool action image of Ray, Peter, and Winston crossing the streams from their proton guns while Egon looks on from the side. On the right side, there are a couple of more images inside a film strip of the Ecto-1 showing the removable top of the car and one frame showing the 30th Anniversary of the first Ghostbusters movie. In another frame, it shows Egon saying the famous catchphrase, “Who you gonna call?” and you’ll … Continue

Plastic Man Revealed for LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham

June 4, 2014 /

LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham - Plastic Man

TT Games has revealed one of the new characters that will be in the lineup for LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham, Plastic Man. He has the ability to stretch and contort his body into any position. It would be easy to guess that his in-game ability would be similar to Mr. Fantastic’s from LEGO Marvel Super Heroes. With E3 coming next week, I wouldn’t be surprised it TT Games will be regularly revealing characters everyday.

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LEGO Store June 2014 Mini Monthly Build Event & Jet Ski Review

June 3, 2014 /

LEGO June 2014 Monthly Mini Build

Today was the June 2014 Mini Monthly Build at my local LEGO Brand Store and this month’s build was the Jet Ski (40099). Before the event started, due to the increasing popularity at my store, there was a new strategy implemented to reduce the overcrowding. Instead of kids lining up and waiting their turn to build the set inside the store, they were given a time slot and can do whatever until their specified time has arrived. This new strategy seemed to go pretty smoothly as there was not a whole line of people waiting outside for their turn to build which meant less crowding. Also while at the event, I met a couple of younger fans who requested to take a picture with me (that’s a first). It was unexpected but it was also a pretty cool experience as well.

On to the Jet Ski itself. It’s a simple 33 piece set with no real special pieces or techniques to build it. It was a straightforward build and it comes together quite well at the end. The JetSki can also fit a minifigure which is an interesting trend for this year’s mini builds. The Helicopter (40097) from April could also fit a minifigure as well.

Overall, the Jet Ski is a nice addition to the mini monthly build event. Next month’s build is a beach with a generic white surfboard! The surfboard alone will be one of the cooler parts included in the set.

LEGO June 2014 Monthly Mini Build - Jetski (40099)

LEGO June 2014 Monthly Mini Build - Jetski (40099)

LEGO June 2014 Monthly Mini Build - Jetski (40099)

LEGO June 2014 Monthly Mini Build - Jetski (40099)

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LEGO Officially Reveals LEGO Creator MINI Cooper MK VII (10242)

June 3, 2014 /

LEGO Creator MINI Cooper MK VII (10242)

LEGO has officially announced their latest direct-to-consumer product, the LEGO Creator MINI Cooper MK VII (10242). The set consists of 1,077 pieces and will be available in August 2014 for $99.99. The MINI Cooper will be available for early VIP access from July 18-31. Check out the high-resolution images below as well as the official press release and the designer video. There are also a couple of videos from FBTB in which Tongal has teamed up with LEGO to promote the MINI Cooper MK VII.

10242 MINI Cooper

Ages 16+. 1,077 pieces.

Take this MINI Cooper for a nostalgic drive down memory lane!

US $99.99 – CA $119.99 – AU $149.99 – DE 89.99€ – UK £74.99 – DK 799.00 DKK
*Euro pricing varies by country. Please visit shop.LEGO.com for regional pricing.

Experience the iconic MINI Cooper first hand, with its classic lines, detailed interior and fun picnic theme.

Take the iconic MINI Cooper for a drive! This beautifully crafted LEGO® brick replica of the classic MINI Cooper Mk VII is full of authentic details, from the classic green and white color scheme with white wing mirrors and racing stripes, to the opening doors, hood and trunk, sporty fog lights, detailed engine and separate spare tire compartment. You can even remove the roof to access a tan colored interior with patterned seats, veneer-style dashboard, turning steering wheel, and moving gearshift and handbrake. And of course, no MINI Cooper would be complete without a picnic basket and blanket, the perfect accessories for a cozy day in the

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GameStop LEGO Day Sale This Saturday

June 3, 2014 /

Gamestop LEGO Day Sale

GameStop will be having a one day only sale on Saturday, June 7th filled with giveaways and savings on various LEGO video games.

Giveaways

  • You can get a FREE GameStop poster when you pre-order LEGO Ninjago Nindroids or LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham.
  • They have restocked (leftover) a couple of exclusive LEGO minifigures to give away with any LEGO video game purchase. These minifigures are the Western Emmet (50002204) and Good Morning Bilbo Baggins (5002130).
  • You can get a FREE Chima Card for iOS app with any LEGO purchase.
  • The last giveaway is a FREE super Pack DLC with a purchase of LEGO Marvel Super Heroes.

Savings

  • There is a 2 for $29.99 when you buy any 2 LEGO games priced at $19.99 each.
  • Save $10 on LEGO The Hobbit, LEGO Marvel Super Heroes, and The LEGO Movie video game.
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LEGO Ideas Winter 2014 Results Revealed

June 3, 2014 /

The LEGO Ideas Winter 2014 results have been revealed on the LEGO Ideas blog. Just as we predicted, the Female Minifigure Set by Ellen Kooijman (Alatariel) will indeed be the next official LEGO Ideas set and the set will be named “Research Institute.” Although the final design is still being worked out, we do know the set number will be 21110 and will most likely retail for $19.95. It has a projected release of August 2014 which is on or around the same time as the Exo Suit (21109).

All the other projects in the Winter 2014 Review Stage will not be produced which includes Sherlock, Macross VF-1 Valkyrie, Legend of Zelda: Iron Knuckle Encounter, Japanese Old Style Architecture, The Adventure Time Project, and the BTTF – UCS DeLorean Time Machine.

The first LEGO Review Stage of 2014 is currently being reviewed and the results will be available late summer/early fall. The projects that are in review are LEGO Bird Project, Modular Apple Store, BTTF – Jules Verne Train, Doctor Who, Big Bang Theory, and Doctor Who and Companions.

What are your thoughts of the Research Institute being the next official set? We’ve already had a few positive comments for it on our Facebook Page. Sound off in the comments below.

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Cosmos LEGO Themed T-Shirt on TeeFury This Weekend

June 2, 2014 /

TeeFury LEGO Cosmos T-Shirt

Whether you are a fan of Carl Sagan’s Cosmos: A Personal Voyage or Neil deGrasse Tyson’s new follow-up show, Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey, you’ll be glad to hear that TeeFury will be having a Cosmos themed t-shirt for sale on Sunday, June 8th. The shirt features Carl Sagan and Neil deGrasse Tyson as LEGO minifigures with the classic LEGO Space logo in the background. The shirt is called “We Are Star Stuff” and is designed by pacalin.

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Female Minifigure Set May Be Next Official LEGO Ideas Product

June 2, 2014 /

The LEGO Ideas Female Minifigure Set by Alatariel could be the next official product being released by LEGO. Ed over at Brickpicker has been posting information about future sets and their rumored prices and one post caught my eye which states “21110 Research Institute $19.95” so I did some research. If the LEGO Ideas continues with their set number structure, the next product would have 21110 since the Exo Suit has 21109. Also, on the project page itself, the description of the set is as follows:

I would like to propose that the final set will represent a versatile Research Institute comprising the labs of the Astronomer, the Paleontologist, and the Chemist.

Research Institute. The exact words from Ed’s post in the forums. Again, putting two and two together, it may seem that The Female Minifigure Set has passed the review because it was still being further evaluated when the Ghostbusters Ecto-1 (21108) was announced. If this is the case, we will probably be getting a fairly small set with a female Astronomer, Paleontologist, and a Chemist or something similar to the proposed project. What do you guys think of this theory?

Note: The images above are from the proposed project and not the official images.

Update: It is confirmed that the project will indeed be the next LEGO Ideas product.

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LEGO Ideas Exo Suit (21109) Pricing Revealed

June 1, 2014 /

LEGO CUUSOO Exo Suit Logo

News coming out of Brickpicker from Ed is that the LEGO CUUSOO/Ideas Exo Suit will retail for $34.99. We already know that the release date will be sometime in August with the set number 21109. The LEGO Ideas team is finalizing the Exo Suit for the official reveal for sometime in the near future. Check out The New Elementary to see what the LEGO team has been working on.

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LEGO Mixels Series 3 Official Images

June 1, 2014 /

Even though Series 2 of the LEGO Mixels were just released, Brickset has revealed that Dutch seller SpeelGoed NL has listed the official images of the Series 3 sets.

Glomp (41518)

LEGO Mixels Series 3 Glomp (41518) LEGO Mixels Series 3 Glomp (41518)

Glurt (41519)

LEGO Mixels Series 3 Glurt (41519) LEGO Mixels Series 3 Glurt (41519)

Torts (41520)

LEGO Mixels Series 3 Torts (41520) LEGO Mixels Series 3 Torts (41520)

Footi (41521)

LEGO Mixels Series 3 Footi (41521) LEGO Mixels Series 3 Footi (41521)

Scorpi (41522)

LEGO Mixels Series 3 Scorpi (41522) LEGO Mixels Series 3 Scorpi (41522)

Hoogi (41523)

LEGO Mixels Series 3 Hoogi (41523) LEGO Mixels Series 3 Hoogi (41523)

Mesmo (41524)

LEGO Mixels Series 3 Mesmo (41524) LEGO Mixels Series 3 Mesmo (41524)

Magnifo (41525)

LEGO Mixels Series 3 Magnifo (41525) LEGO Mixels Series 3 Magnifo (41525)

Wizwuz (41526)

LEGO Mixels Series 3 Wizwuz (41526) LEGO Mixels Series 3 Wizwuz (41526)

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Is LEGO UCS Tumbler (76023) Confirmed?

June 1, 2014 /

As we mentioned in our post of the July 2014 Store Calendar, there will be an exclusive LEGO set being revealed at the 2014 San Diego Comic Con on the July 24-25. Brickset has updated their database with a listing for an Ultimate Collector Series (UCS) set with set number 76023. It is listed under the DC Comics/Universe Super Heroes theme.

As we all know, SDCC is the mecca of comic and movie news so putting two and two together, I can say with a 99.9% certainty that it will most likely be the Tumbler that we did an article about back in February. If this is true, the Tumbler will be the second Batman-themed set with UCS label with The Batmobile (7784) being the first. With all the cool sets that LEGO has released or will be releasing in the future, 2014 has been awesome so far with still six months left in the year! How do you guys feel about having a UCS Tumbler being released this year?

Update: Ed over on Brickpicker “confirms” that the set will be $199.99. Since Ed works with the prices and the database over there for the investors, maybe there’s some secret information that are in the codes. I guess we’ll see if that is correct when/if it is revealed at SDCC.

Update: Yes, the set has been confirmed! See the pictures and read more about it here.

Note: The above image is not the UCS Tumbler. It’s set 7888 from six years ago.

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New LEGO Exclusive Set Available For VIPs From July 18-31

June 1, 2014 /

As mentioned in the July 2014 Store Calendar, there will be a new exclusive set available for LEGO VIP members from July 18-31. It’s still a month or so away so LEGO hasn’t released the details of the set yet although they may do it at Brickworld Chicago later this month or Brick Fiesta next month. If I were to guess on which set it could be, my guess is the MINI Cooper MK VII (10242) that we reported on back in April. You can read more about the rumored details of the MINI Cooper in the link in the previous sentence. What are your guesses on what the exclusive set will be? Sound off in the comments below.

Update: If it MINI Cooper is revealed at an upcoming LEGO convention, it will be $99.99, per Ed of Brickpicker.

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LEGO July 2014 Store Calendar Details

June 1, 2014 /

LEGO July 2014 Store Calendar

Since it is now June, the July 2014 Store Calendar is now available and it appears that next month will be a LEGO Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles themed month. The exclusive Flashback Shredder (5002127) we reported back in April will be available for FREE with purchases of $75 or more. The minifigure is valid from July 1-20 or while supplies last. Also for VIP members, you can get an extra 50 VIP points if you purchase the Turtle Sub Undersea Chase (79121). This offer is valid for the whole month.

From July 7-20, head over to your local brand store and build your favorite Ninja Turtle to display.

From July 14-20, there will be a hunt for hidden Ninja Turtles and Shredder throughout the store. If you find them all, you can get a special prize.

On July 26, the LEGO Club meeting will have a cool Leonardo t-shirt.

In non LEGO Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles news, the July Mini Monthly Build on July 1st will be a Beach Van (40100).

There will also be an exclusive set reveal at San Diego Comic Con 2014 on July 24-25. We will be there again this year for the coverage. More on this in a later post.

Finally, from July 18-31, VIPs can get special early access to a new exclusive set. We’ll do a separate post on this later.

LEGO July 2014 Store Calendar

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More Reports of LEGO UCS Slave I Releasing in 2014

June 1, 2014 /

DarthAlex92 on Eurobricks has reported that they have some information of a new UCS LEGO Star Wars Slave I that may be released later this year. As we reported last year, there was a rumor already that the Slave I could be coming out this year. So now there are two reports that the Slave I would become an UCS set so it’s plausible that the rumor may be true.

For the details of the UCS Slave I, it will be Boba Fett’s version and will include a brand new Boba Fett minifigure. The model of the Slave I will be similar in size of the new Imperial Star Destroyer (75055).

The information above was acquired by the DarthAlex92 from a LEGO product design manager. What are you thoughts of the new Slave I?

Update: Ed over on Brickpicker “confirms” that the set will have set number 75060 and will be priced at $199.99. Brickset already has the listing in its database as well with the same set number.

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More Images of LEGO Minecraft Minifigure Scale Sets Surfaces

June 1, 2014 /

Yesterday, we reported that someone on Brickipedia posted a couple of images of what could be two of the LEGO Minecraft minifigure scale sets, The Cave (21113) and The Farm (21114). Forum user Legosecrets is now back with another post of two more sets, The First Night (21115) and The Mine (21118).

The First Night is a simple looking set and looks something like what you would see if you played the game for the first time. It shows a simple building with an area for a sheep and includes Steve and a brick-built Creeper.

The Mine, on the other hand, is the largest minifigure scale set and as you can see below, it is huge. It has a whole underground network of minecart tracks and labyrinths that you will be able to build. On top is the upper level with a couple of trees and a Spider. Below that is the majority of the set where there is a waterfall as well as lava. For the mobs, there is a brick-built Creeper, a Zombie, and an arrow-shooting Skeleton. There are also some mining tools and some TNT.

Again, these sets are all speculation of what the final design will look like and they could just be prototypes. There is no pricing but Brickshop.nl has listed The First Night (21115) at €39.95 and The Mine (21118) at €99.95.

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LEGO June 2014 Sets Now Available on Shop@Home

June 1, 2014 /

LEGO Marvel Guardians of the Galaxy Knowhere Escape Mission (76020)

Earlier we reported that the new LEGO Ideas Ghostbusters Ecto-1 (21108)icon was now available to purchase on Shop@Home. Now that June has arrived, some other sets are also available starting today. First are the three long-awaited The LEGO Movie sets: Emmet’s Construct-o-Mech (70814), Super Secret Police Dropship (70815), and Benny’s Spaceship, Spaceship, SPACESHIP! (70816).

If those weren’t enough, the LEGO Marvel Super Heroes Guardians of the Galaxy sets are also available today including the Starblaster Showdown (76019), Knowhere Escape Mission (76020), and The Milano Spaceship Rescue (76021). In addition, you can also get your hands on the X-Men vs. The Sentinel (76022).

The LEGO Friends theme also has some new stuff that just came out. The Jungle Accessory Set (850967) that we reported on a few days ago is now on Shop@Home for $14.99. A Model Catwalk (40112) for your mini-dolls can be had for $14.99 too. To tie in with the summer wave Jungle sets, there’s a new Jungle Playmat (851325) to build and display your sets on. The final item for the Friends theme is a Dolphin Bag Charm Key Chain (851324).

If you think that it, you’re wrong! The LEGO Minecraft Micro World The End (21107) is also available as well. The latest set to be released in the theme will also be the final Micro World set for the meantime while the minifigure scale sets will be released next.

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LEGO Ideas Ghostbusters Ecto-1 (21108) Now Available

May 31, 2014 /

LEGO Ghostbusters (21108)

The wait is now over! The new LEGO Ideas Ghostbusters Ecto-1 (21108) is now available for purchase on Shop@Home. The set will also be available at LEGO Brand Stores in the morning too and I expect them to sell out pretty quickly. The Ecto-1 retails for $49.99 and has 508 pieces and also includes all four members of the Ghostbusters. Also remember that it is a brand new month so a new promotion is now available as well. For purchases of $75 or more, you will get a FREE Balloon Cart Polybag (40108).

LEGO Ghostbusters (21108)

LEGO Ghostbusters (21108)

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First Look at LEGO Minicraft Minifigure-Scale Sets

May 31, 2014 /

Late last year, we reported that LEGO would be releasing minifigure-scale sets this year. Legosecrets on Brickipedia has posted a couple of images of what could be two of the six sets, The Cave (21113) and The Farm (21114). There’s no confirmation that these are the official sets and could be just prototypes.

The image of The Cave shows Steve on top of a lava waterfall with a Zombie below. The Farm shows Steve outside in his farm with a Skeleton in the back and a couple of cows. Both sets look to have a crafting table included as well.

Again, these sets may not be the official ones that are released this year but it gives an idea of what they could eventually look like. Sound off in the comments on what are you guys’ initial impressions on the minifigure-scale sets.

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First Image of LEGO Collectible Minifigures Series 12 (71007)

May 31, 2014 /

LEGO Collectible Minifigures Series 12 (71007)

Last week, we reported on a list of minifigures for Series 12 of the LEGO Collectible Minifigures (71007). Legojapan on Eurobricks has posted the first image of some of the minifigures of Series 12 from a Japanese catalog. The image shows the Space Miner, Wizard, Dino Tracker, Battle Goddess, Swashbuckler, and Video Game Guy. The image also lists the minifigures will be released in October just like we also reported before. The rest of the minifigures in Series 12 include: Jester, Piggy Guy, Hun Warrior, Fairytale Princess, Pizza Delivery Man, Spooky Girl, Prospector, Genie Girl, Rock Star, and Lifeguard. What do you guys think of the minifigures shown above? I, for one, really like the looks of so far especially the Battle Goddess. Now I can’t wait to see the rest of them!

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New LEGO Friends Camping Accessory Pack (850968) Found

May 30, 2014 /

LEGO Friends Camping Accessory Pack (850968)

One of my Twitter followers sent a tweet of what looks to be a new LEGO Friends accessory pack consisting of 39 pieces with a set number of 850968. It looks to be a camping set featuring one of the new Friends characters, Naya, in a outdoorsy outfit. Naya can also be found in the Heartlake Juice Bar (41035)icon and the LEGO Friends Character Encyclopedia. This accessory pack also includes a tent, dog, a plant, a lamp, and a camping burner with a pan and some food. Currently, there are no listings anywhere for the accessory pack and no word on pricing. Thanks to Eric for the heads up.

Update: Friends Bricks on Twitter has informed us that it was found in the UK as a Jungle Tent Accessory pack.

LEGO Friends Camping Accessory Pack (850968)

LEGO Friends Camping Accessory Pack (850968)

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LEGO Star Wars Summer 2014 Set Commercials

May 30, 2014 /

LEGO Star Wars Imperial Star Destroyer (75055)

In preparation of the release of the summer 2014 wave of the LEGO Star Wars sets, LEGO has released a commercial featuring a few of the sets including the B-Wing (75050) and the Imperial Star Destroyer (75055). In another commercial, it shows the Battle of Hoth from Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back and features the Snowspeeder (75049) and the AT-AT (75054). In the clips, you can somewhat see some of the play features of the sets. These summer wave sets should start showing up in stores in late July/August.

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LEGO Mixels Calling All Mixels App Update

May 30, 2014 /

LEGO Mixels Calling All Mixels App

With the recent release of Series 2 of the LEGO Mixels, the Calling All Mixels app has also gone a major update to include the newest Mixels to the lineup. There are also new lands for you to explore and objectives to complete. If you already have the app downloaded, you can just update it to get the latest content. If you don’t have the game yet, it is $3.99 on Google Play and $1.99 on iTunes.

  • Unlock 9 new Mixels from three new tribes, each with powerful new abilities! Check out the chilly Frosticons, the sharp-toothed Fang Gang and the stretchable Flexers!
  • The new tribes also come with a whole bunch of new mixes and Maxes with incredible new powers.
  • We added three new lands with new objectives and challenges.
  • We added new quests with valuable rewards.
  • There are a ton of new unlockable Extras, including Mixels videos, building instructions and inspirations.
  • Now it’s easier to track the Mixels you have. A new user interface lets you quickly see how many Mixels you’ve rescued, and how many are still trapped.
  • You can watch Mixels videos right inside the app. Just tap the “Video” button to pull in and watch any of the Mixels shorts.
  • Now you can scan any game codes you get instead of entering them manually. Just take a pic of the game code to register them inside the app.
  • We added a new leveling system for Mixels. You can still level up your Mixels by playing and earning XP. But now
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New LEGO Legends of Chima Polybag (30265) Found

May 30, 2014 /

LEGO Legends of Chima Worriz Bike (30265)

Brickset has reported on a new LEGO Legends of Chima polybag (30265) featuring Worriz on a bike. The set was discovered on Russian site Mir Kubikov and the bike has a very similar look to the DC Universe Robin and Redbird Cycle (30166). It will fit in with the Summer 2014 wave of Chima sets and we can probably expect to see it here in the US later this year.

LEGO Legends of Chima Worriz Bike (30265)

LEGO Legends of Chima Worriz Bike (30265)

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LEGO Ultra Agents Infearno Interception (70162) Review

May 29, 2014 /

The new LEGO Ultra Agent sets are now available in stores and the one that really stood out for me was the Infearno Interception (70162). The set contains 313 pieces and retails for $29.99 for a $0.10/piece ratio. The box contains two numbered bags, an instruction booklet, and a small sticker sheet. With the Ultra Agents sets, LEGO is also promoting the FREE interactive story app on Google Play (Review).

LEGO Ultra Agents Infearno Interception (70162) LEGO Ultra Agents Infearno Interception (70162)

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Brickworld Chicago 2014 Ticket Discount

May 29, 2014 /

If you’re planning on attending Brickworld Chicago 2014 next month, there is an offer for $1.50 off a ticket for the public days on June 14 & 15. The event will be held at the Renaissance Convention Center in Schaumburg, IL and there is 66,000 square feet of LEGO creations that you can see and enjoy.

Some of our friends like Mariann from Model Building Secrets and Joshua and Matthew from Beyond the Brick will be attending Brickworld Chicago so if you attend, maybe you’ll run into them on the show floor. I’ve embedded the Facebook offer below. Click “get offer” and the code will be sent to your email where you use it to purchase the ticket online. The offer expires on June 13th.

Post by Brickworld.

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RADiUS-TWC Acquires Rights to Beyond the Brick: A LEGO Brickumentary

May 29, 2014 /

Deadline is reporting that RADiUS-TWC has acquired worldwide rights, excluding France, Germany, Malaysia, Taiwan, Hong Kong, China, and Brazil, to the first official feature-length documentary about the world of LEGO, Beyond the Brick: A LEGO Brickumentary. The film recently premiered last month at the Tribeca Film Festival with Daniel Junge and Kief Davidson directing and Jason Bateman narrating. RADiUS co-presidents Tom Quinn and Jason Janego notes, “We’ve been looking for a film that families can enjoy together, and BEYOND THE BRICK surpasses all of those expectations. The movie is an amazing ride and will appeal to Lego fans around the world.”

Beyond the Brick features a number of builders in the LEGO community including Alice Finch and her son, Thorin, who is seen in the first scene of the movie in their LEGO room. The film focuses on the impact of LEGO and the fan community, both kids and AFOLs, who share their love of the brick.

LEGO movies have been a hot commodity in recent months with The LEGO Movie grossing $461 million worldwide and with a sequel planned for May 2017. There’s also a report that a LEGO Ninjago movie will make its theatrical premiere in September 2016. It’ll be cool to finally be able to see Beyond the Brick: A LEGO Brickumentary in theaters in the near future.

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LEGO Legends of Chima Summer 2014 Ultrabuild Sets Not Available in North America

May 29, 2014 /

LEGO Legends of Chima Ultrabuild CHI Laval (70206)

I haven’t been following the LEGO Legends of Chima Ultrabuild sets since the official images were found last month but there is some news that people may not be happy about. BZPower reported earlier this month that the summer 2014 wave of the Ultrabuild/Constraction sets will not be released in North America. Andrew notes that the information came directly from LEGO so there’s no questioning that this piece of news is not a rumor. I know there are people in North America who are in this niche group and love to build these sets as well as Constraction MOcs and this is obviously devastating news to hear.

LEGO hasn’t given an explanation that I know about of why the Chima Ultrabuilds would not be sold over here but I speculate that poor sales of the previous Ultrabuilds may have been a factor. It’s a shame that people who want them here in the US have to purchase them from overseas and whatnot because the summer wave ones actually looked pretty cool. If you want a chance to win one of the sets, BZPower has been reviewing them and are doing giveaways for them. What are your thoughts on this revelation?

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LEGO Ultra Agents Google Play App Review

May 28, 2014 /

LEGO Ultra Agents App

The new LEGO Ultra Agents sets are now available and LEGO is also promoting the free app along with the sets. The app has six different missions to complete, one for each of the Super Villains of the theme: Adam Acid, Tremor, Infearno, Toxikita, Psyclone, and Terabyte.

Each mission or episode consists of a comic that you read as well as interact with at certain scenes whenever a dropbox shows up on the upper-right hand side of the screen. Depending on the situation, you have three different tools you can use to figure out clues: x-ray, analyzer, and telephoto. If you use the correct tool, the beeping will get faster and faster. There are six clues to uncover for each comic and if you get all of them, you can unlock instructions for a mini-build using the corresponding set, if you have the set.

Also with each episode, there is a game that you can play or skip if you like. Complete the game perfectly and you can get three stars. An object of three of the games is to avoid obstacles while chasing down the villain. For Episode 2: Tremor Takedown, you have to shoot at Tremor three times in three different areas before time runs out. For the other two episodes, you have to correctly press the direction to match the arrow given. All the games aren’t too difficult and you can easily get three stars for every episode.

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Will the LEGO Ecto-1 Have the Curiosity Mars Rover Effect?

May 28, 2014 /

LEGO CUUSOO Mars Science Laboratory Curiosity Rover (21104)

If you’ve been looking to get your hands on the LEGO CUUSOO/Ideas NASA Mars Science Laboratory Curiosity Rover from Shop@Home, you are most likely out of luck. The set has been completely sold out for a few months now and will not be sold again. There were times when the set would be up for purchase again but they would be quickly sold out in a few hours. It looks like the secondary market will be your best chance to get it such as eBay, Amazon, or BrickLink.

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This brings me to the latest LEGO Ideas product that will be hitting the shelves in a few days, the LEGO Ghostbusters Ecto-1 (21108). Seeing that Ghostbusters is a more well known entity than the Mars Curiosity Rover, it will probably sell out and go temporarily out of stock when it becomes available on June 1st. LEGO Brand Stores will also be selling them on that day, at least mine will, so you may be able to snag one there as well. Normal LEGO sets usually have about a two year shelf life but some sets are very exclusive with a limited production run such as the Rover and 4×4 Crawler Exclusive Edition (41999). To fans of both LEGO and Ghostbusters, many people will probably purchase multiple sets, one to build and one to save. Others such as investors and resellers will most likely get multiples as well for their means. Does the … Continue

Preview of LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham Suits

May 28, 2014 /

LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham

LEGO’s Facebook Page has uploaded the image above of what suits you may be able to find in the LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham video game. The image shows Batman’s five costumes: his current one, the Scuba suit from The Penguin Face Off (76010), the Arctic suit from Arctic Batman vs Mr. Freeze: Aquaman on Ice (76000), the Zur-En-Arrh version, and the Space one as seen in the teaser trailer.

If you read Everybody Plays yesterday, there were details on how you would upgrade Batman’s suits. Philip Ring, Executive Producer of LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham, mentioned that you can get different suits towards the end of the game as well as being able to purchase them with the studs you collect. Philip also mentioned that they have thought of upgrading each of the suits individually with different functionalities. You can read more by following the link above.

As mentioned in the press release yesterday, there will be more than 150 unique characters from the DC Comics universe so other characters will most likely have different variations of outfits such as Robin’s Illumination suit.

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LEGO Ultra Agents App Now Available on Google Play

May 28, 2014 /

LEGO Ultra Agents App

The new LEGO Ultra Agents app is now available on Google Play. This free app features an interactive comic in six episodes and also six different games that you can play. Learn more about the Ultra Agents and the Super Villains of the theme as well as Astor City. Find clues and solve puzzles to protect the city and further your progress in the game. You can also track how much you’ve done and your achievements with the app. My first impression of the app is pretty positive and I’ll do a review as soon as I complete the game.

LEGO Ultra Agents App

LEGO Ultra Agents App

LEGO Ultra Agents App

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Amazon LEGO BOGO 40% Deal

May 27, 2014 /

I don’t usually do deals but Amazon has a pretty good one going on right now with a BOGO 40% off sale on select toys including LEGO sets from various themes like Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit, and Castle. Add a set to your cart and another of equal or lesser value and that one will be 40% off. Some of the sets already are already discounted so you’ll be getting a better deal.

One good deal is the LOTR Pirate Ship Ambush (79008) which has a discounted price of $82.50 and if you buy another one, you’ll be saving $33 on the second one making your total $132 or just $66 each. This is a pretty good way to build up your collection of ships. Another deal is the LOTR Battle at the Black Gate (79007) where you can have a full gate just like the film. Check out the full list of eligible sets here.

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Funcom Reveals LEGO Minifigures Online Medieval World

May 27, 2014 /

Today, Funcom has released a new LEGO Minifigures Online trailer featuring the Medieval World. The trailer centers around the player trying to capture Elementius the Pieromancer who is wanted for pie-throwing. Protect the King by setting off on an adventure to battle trolls, ogres, and dragons. Registration for the open beta will start in June so register to be notified when it starts.

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First Image of LEGO Star Wars MTT (75058)

May 27, 2014 /

LEGO Star Wars MTT (75058)

LEGO Kocka has posted the first image of the new LEGO Star Wars MTT (75058). Earlier this month, we reported that there were some minifigures listed with the set number in the instructions of the Mos Eisley Cantina (75052) set but there was no mention of what the set was. The minifigures that are in the set include Obi-Wan Kenobi, Qui-Gon Jinn, a Naboo Royal Security Guard, a Battle Droid Pilot, several Battle Droids, and a PK-4 Worker Droid. The last regular MTT set that was released was back in 2007 with the Trade Federation MTT (7662) and the polybag was in 2012.

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LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham Video Game Officially Announced

May 27, 2014 /

LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham Video Game

Warner Bros. Interactive and TT Games has officially announced their latest LEGO video game, LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham. This is the third game in the Batman series and as you can see from the name of the game and cover, Batman will go beyond the city of Gotham and face his enemies in outer space. Ian Morris from Everybody Plays has gotten to see a demo of the game already and has given some juicy details of the latest installment in the LEGO Batman video game series. Check out screenshots, the trailer, and the official press release below:

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WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT, TT GAMES AND THE LEGO GROUP ENTER THE NEXT FRONTIER WITH LEGO® BATMANTM 3: BEYOND GOTHAM

Best-Selling LEGO Batman Videogame Franchise Takes Batman and Robin Outside Gotham and Into An Out-of-this-World Adventure

London, UK. – May. 27, 2014 – Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, TT Games and The LEGO Group today announced LEGO® Batman™ 3: Beyond Gotham will be available beginning of Autumn 2014 for the Xbox One all-in-one games and entertainment system and the Xbox 360 games and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation®4 and PlayStation®3 computer entertainment systems, PlayStation®Vita handheld entertainment system, the Wii U™ system from Nintendo, Nintendo 3DS™ hand-held, as well as for PC.

LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham is the next instalment to the blockbuster LEGO Batman™: The Videogame and LEGO Batman™ 2: DC Super Heroes videogames. To-date, LEGO videogame sales have reached more than 100 million units worldwide.

“Building on the incredibly successful LEGO Batman franchise, we are working

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LEGO Ghostbusters Minifigures Custom Arm Printing by NACM

May 26, 2014 /

If you are picking up the LEGO Ghostbusters Ecto-1 (21108) on June 1st or any time after, you’ll notice that the minifigures do not have the Ghostbusters logo on the arms like they do in the movies. This is where NACM – Not Another Custom Minifig comes in. They are selling custom arms for the minifigures with the Ghostbusters logo patch. Each pair of arms are pad printed on genuine LEGO parts so they’ll look like the real thing. There are four minifigures in the Ecto-1 set so you’ll need to purchase four pairs of arms if you want each character to have them.

I ordered four pairs in anticipation and it came out to €18.50 or $25.90 including shipping to California. I’m not sure if shipping is lesser if you’re on the other side of the country or if it’s a flat €6.50 shipping cost. If you’re a Ghostbusters fan, you’ll probably want the arms because the minifigures do look off without them. Brent Waller, the designer of the LEGO CUUSOO/Ideas set, approves of the arms and they look great (see below). You can purchase them here.

NACM Custom Printed Ghostbusters Arm Patch

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New Guinness World Record for Tallest LEGO Tower Set in Hungary

May 25, 2014 /

Hungary has set a new world record for the tallest LEGO tower in front of Saint Stephen’s Basilica. The constructed tower in Budapest is 34.76 meters high and broke the former record of 34.43 meters high held by the Red Clay Consolidated School District back in August of last year. The last piece of the tower was placed by the city’s 5th district, Mayor Antal Rogan. It took four days for official Danish LEGO builders with the help of school children to construct the tower. It will be deconstructed on Monday, May 26.

**Via NTD.TV**

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LEGO Ideas Ghostbusters Ecto-1 (21108) Now Listed on Shop@Home

May 25, 2014 /

LEGO Ghostbusters (21108)

The new LEGO Ideas Ghostbusters Ecto-1 (21108) is now listed on Shop@Home in anticipation of the set being officially released on June 1st. The set consists of 508 pieces and retails for $49.99.

Bust ghosts with the LEGO® Ghostbusters™ Ecto-1 vehicle with detection equipment, removable roof, detailed interior and 4 minifigures.

Celebrate 30 years of ghost-busting action with the iconic Ghostbusters™ Ecto-1 car! Selected by LEGO® Ideas members (formerly known as CUUSOO), this fun and iconic vehicle from the blockbuster ‘80s movie is fully loaded with all the paranormal detection equipment needed to track down those ghastly ghosts. It also features cool Ghostbusters™ logo decoration, removable roof, tracking computer and seats for 3 minifigures. This unique set also includes a fascinating booklet containing building instructions, selected images and behind-the-scenes details about the classic Ghostbusters™ movie. So if there’s something strange in your neighborhood, strap on your proton pack and get ready to help Peter Venkman, Ray Stantz, Egon Spengler and Winston Zeddemore bust some ghosts! 4 minifigures with proton packs included.

  • Includes 4 minifigures with proton packs: Peter Venkman, Ray Stantz, Egon Spengler and Winston Zeddemore
  • Ecto-1 vehicle features Ghostbusters™ logo decoration, paranormal detection equipment, removable roof, tracking computer and seats for 3 minifigures
  • Strap on the proton packs and power up
  • Jump in Ecto-1 and track down some ghosts!
  • Don’t cross the streams!
  • Build the model that LEGO® Ideas members requested
  • Includes building instructions and exclusive Ghostbusters™ information booklet
  • The perfect gift for fans of LEGO® bricks and Ghostbusters™ of all ages
  • Ecto-1 vehicle measures
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FREE LEGO Marvel Spider-Man Glider (30302) at Toys R Us

May 25, 2014 /

Toys R Us LEGO Marvel Super Heroes Spider-Man Glider (30302)

Bubba_bricks on Instagram has informed us that Toys R Us stores is having a promotion where they are offering a FREE LEGO Marvel Super Heroes Spider-Man Glider (30302) polybag with a purchase of any LEGO construction set. Quantities are limited so if you want to get one for free, head over to your local store and see if there are any left. You can also purchase them for $3.99 if you wish. The promotion is vaild until May 31 or while supplies last.

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Various LEGO Summer 2014 Sets Now Available on Shop@Home

May 25, 2014 /

LEGO Ultra Agents Ultra Agents Mission HQ (70165)

A few themes of the LEGO Summer 2014 wave are now officially available on Shop@Home
including LEGO City, LEGO Creator, and the hight anticipated LEGO Ultra Agents. These sets were already seen at various LEGO Brand stores and other retailers but for those who shop online, you now can order them online. What are you looking forward to the most?

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LEGO Legends of Chima Water Park Now Open at LEGOLAND California

May 25, 2014 /

As we reported back in September of last year, LEGOLAND California was expanding and was adding a new water park based on LEGO Legends of Chima. The wait is over and the water park is now open to the public. Read the official press release as well take a full tour of the new LEGO Legends of Chima Water Park below.

LEGO® Legends of Chima™ Water Park presented by Cartoon Network

Now Open!

The LEGO Legends of Chima Water Park is based on the LEGO Group’s newest hit product “Legends of Chima,” where animal tribes battle in a mystical land for control of the precious energy source called “CHI”. The Lion Temple Wave Pool is the marquee attraction in the new Water Park where guests make their way through a LEGO lion archway as Mount Cavora releases 400 gallons of water every minute into the wave pool. An animal from each of the eight animal tribes is represented on Mount Cavora and families will enjoy spending the day splashing about one of the many water features in the pool, playing with oversized soft LEGO brick and soaking in the sun.

Lion Temple Wave Pool is the centerpiece of our new Water Park where you’ll make your way through a LEGO archway and into an interactive wave pool designed for families with young children.

Cragger’s Swamp is a hands-on water play area that invites you to ride water slides, blast water cannons and jets and slide through the head of a massive crocodile. More than 50 interactive

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LEGO Ninjago: Ninja Vs. Nindroid Activity Book with Minifigure

May 25, 2014 /

LEGO Ninjago Ninja vs Nindroids

There’s a new book by Scholastic that is called LEGO Ninjago: Ninja Vs. Nindroid Activity Book. The book is similar to LEGO: The LEGO Movie: The Piece of Resistance in which it features a minifigure and this version includes a Zane minifigure. The book consists of 32 pages and retails for $8.99 and is slated for release on August 26. The book is now available for preorder on Amazon.

Calling all ninja! LEGO(R) Ninjago continues to be a blockbuster.

The action continues with all your favorite ninja! This book is packed with stories, games, and activities about the Masters of Spinjitzu. Comes with a minifigure of Zane, the White Ninja!

**Via Brick Fanatics**

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FREE Brick-Built LEGO Wheels Book by Ultimate-Design Bricks

May 22, 2014 /

If you ever needed some wheels for your vehicles but the sizes that LEGO provides don’t fit your specifications, you’ll be glad to know that Milan Mali of Ultimate-Design Bricks has provided a FREE Brick-Built LEGO Wheels Book on PDF format. It consists of 52 pages and Milan gives you various techniques of how you can create wheels of different sizes. Also check out his YouTube channel for tutorials of how to build a couple of the wheels. Head over to his site to download your copy of the book.

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Munchkin Bricks Kickstarter by CrazyBricks

May 22, 2014 /

Guy Himber and the team at CrazyBricks, creator of the successful SKULLS! Custom Accessories Kickstarter, has another project for you to support. This time he has taken weapons and items from the The World of Munchkin card game and turned them into accessories for your LEGO minifigures as Munchkin Bricks. Each base set comes with the following items for your minifigures: The Unnatural Axe, The Rat on the Stick, The Triple-Barreled Shotgun, MUNCHKINOMICON!, Chibithulhu, The Chainsaw of Bloody Dismemberment, The Cute Shoulder Dragon, and The Duck of DOOM! There are also three items that you can unlock if the project hits certain milestones before the project ends. Each set comes in one of the four colors of your choosing: Gun-Metal Grey, Brown, Green or Glow-In-the-Dark. These items will fit with LEGO and other construction minifigures.

As of this writing, there are already 178 backers who have pledged $6,981 of the $15,000 goal with 32 days left of the project. Check out everything CrazyBricks has to offer on the Munchkin Bricks Kickstarter page.

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More LEGO Polybags Available at Toys R Us

May 22, 2014 /

LEGO Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Mikey's Mini-Shellraiser (30271)

In more LEGO polybag news, a couple more are now available at Toys R Us stores and online. THe first one is the LEGO Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Mikey’s Mini-Shellraiser (30271). It contains 47 pieces and is sold for $4.99 each. This one was first reported back in March where it was found at a local toy store.

LEGO Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Mikey's Mini-Shellraiser (30271)

The other polybag that is available at Toys R Us is the LEGO Friends Emma’s Flower Stand (30112). This polybag has 33 pieces and also goes for $4.99. This polybag was first available at Walmart during Easter time.

LEGO Friends Emma's Flower Stand (30112)

LEGO Friends Emma's Flower Stand (30112)

Finally, there’s a new LEGO Friends polybag (30115) that has popped up on Bricklink via just2good on Eurobricks. It features Olivia in a green boat and it ties in with the jungle sets that are coming out this summer. There’s no official name of the polybag or the availability at this time.

Update: The polybag below is called the Jungle Boat as seen in the Brick Queen’s video of the LEGO Friends Character Encyclopedia. Thanks to Fabienne for the heads up.

LEGO Friends Polybag 30115

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LEGO Ideas X-Men: X-Mansion Achieves 10,000 Supporters

May 21, 2014 /

For the second time in a month, a project by DarthKy, in collaboration with GlenBricker, has achieved 10,000 supporters on LEGO Ideas. Last week, their Assault on Wayne Manor became the first project to hit 10k after the change from LEGO CUUSOO to LEGO Ideas and today their X-Men: X-Mansion became the third to do so.

Like the previous project, they have gone with a modular design that folds up to show all the different rooms of the X-Mansion such as Cerebro and The Danger Room. They have also proposed a plethora of characters, many of which have not seen the light as official minifigures such as Professor Xavier, Beast, and Gambit.

The project now reaches the second Review Stage of the year and DarthKy becomes the first creator to have two of their own projects in a single Review Stage whether it was LEGO CUUSOO or LEGO Ideas. DarthKy’s two projects joins the Invisible Hand so far with the deadline in September for more to join. The LEGO Lightsabers now become the highest supported project on LEGO Ideas.

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LEGO Ninjago Movie Has Release Date of September 23, 2016

May 21, 2014 /

As we mentioned before back in February, there were reports of a LEGO Ninjago movie by Warner Bros. that could be hitting theaters. According to Variety, the movie has a release date of September 23, 2016. Dan Lin and Roy Lee will join Phil Lord and Christopher Miller as producers for the new Ninjago movie and Charlie Bean will be directing it. It’s still to early to know what the movie will be about but it will probably have the same type of action/adventure style the popular cartoon series currently has.

In addition, the Ninjago movie will hit theaters before the sequel to The LEGO Movie, who has a release date of May 26, 2017. By adding another movie from the LEGO Universe, this could prove to be pivotal in strengthening the relationship between The LEGO Group and Warner Bros. which means the whole franchise will stay with the movie studio. The LEGO Movie opened on February 7th and has grossed $460 million worldwide with $254 million coming domestically.

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The LEGO Movie Super Secret Police Enforcer Found at Target

May 20, 2014 /

If you missed out on The LEGO Movie Super Secret Police Enforcer (30282) polybag at Toys R Us a few months ago, you’ll be glad to know that they are now showing up at Target stores. It was found in the impulse items sections of the checkout aisles where they usually stock LEGO polybags. The Super Secret Police Enforcer retails for $4.29. You mileage may vary. Thanks to Nathan for posting the image above.

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LEGO Friends 2014 Advent Calendar (41040) Official Images

May 20, 2014 /

LEGO Friends 2014 Advent Calendar (41040)

LEGO Friends fans aren’t left out of the Christmas fun after seeing the 2014 LEGO Star Wars and LEGO City Advent Calendars. Spielwaren-Bludau.de has also posted the official images of the LEGO Friends 2014 Advent Calendar (41040). The set contains 228 pieces and retails for $29.99. I’m not familiar with the Friends line but it looks like this year’s calendar includes Mia and Stephanie. Check out the image below to see what you will be getting in the LEGO Friends 2014 Advent Calendar.

LEGO Friends 2014 Advent Calendar (41040)

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LEGO City 2014 Advent Calendar (60063) Official Images

May 20, 2014 /

LEGO City 2014 Advent Calendar (60063)

In addition to the LEGO Star Wars 2014 Advent Calendar (75056), Spielwaren-Bludau.de has posted the official images of the LEGO City 2014 Advent Calendar (60063) as well. Fans of this calendar are going to get fairly generic things that add to your city. You get 7 minifigures including Santa with a cookie and a brick-built snowman. This year’s City Advent Calendar isn’t as “cool” as last year’s but there are some interesting builds such as the tricycle and the snowmobile. The set consists of 218 pieces and retails for $29.99.

LEGO City 2014 Advent Calendar (60063)

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LEGO Star Wars 2014 Advent Calendar Official Images

May 20, 2014 /

LEGO Star Wars 2014 Advent Calendar (75056)

Nrg on Eurobricks has posted a link to German toy store Spielwaren-Bludau.de who posted the official images of the LEGO Star Wars 2014 Advent Calendar (75056). The set was first seen at New York Toy Fair 2014 and we already know that Santa Darth Vader will be the final thing in the calendar. We now get to see the other builds for the rest of the calendar. A couple of the things that I like are the lightsaber fireplace and Luke’s Landspeeder. It consists of 274 pieces and retails for $39.99. What are your guys’ thoughts on the calendar?

LEGO Star Wars 2014 Advent Calendar (75056)

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LEGO Ideas Avengers Helicarrier

May 20, 2014 /

There are LEGO Ideas projects and there’s a LEGO Ideas project by Yo-Sub Joo. He has submitted a project based on the Avengers Helicarrier which consists of a whopping 22,694 elements. The design was done on LDD and it measures 272 x 144 studs (217 x 115 cm) (85.4 x 45.3 inches). Obviously the Helicarrier looks amazing with all the intricate details but we know that if it does somehow reach 10,000 supporters, it would most likely not pass the review stage. Now if there’s somebody who has the amount of pieces and the time to actually create something of this magnitude, that would be equally amazing.

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The LEGO Movie Digital HD Version Now Available

May 20, 2014 /

The LEGO Movie: Everything is Awesome Edition

The LEGO Movie is now available on Digital HD and you can now purchase and watch it on various networks including Amazon Instant Video and iTunes.

If you missed out on pre-ordering The LEGO Movie: Everything is Awesome Edition on Amazon, don’t fret. There are other retailers that also have this particular version available for pre-order to ensure that you are able to get it on June 17th.

Walmart has it available to pre-order for $39.96 and has FREE shipping.

Best Buy has it for $37.99 also with FREE shipping and store pickup will be available soon.

Barnes & Noble has it available for pre-order but they’re at $41.00 with FREE shipping but if you have a membership, you may have some coupons that you can save some money on.

Finally, Target also has it for $37.99 but you don’t get free shipping until you spend $50 or more. REDcard members get 5% off plus FREE shipping with no minimum purchase.

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LEGO Minecraft Minifigure Scale Set Input Needed

May 19, 2014 /

Max from the LEGO Minecraft team has done a video asking which minifigure scale set fans prefer more and why. He has provided three sketch models and which ever set gets more comments, he will continue to improve on. The first set is a medieval-type castle. The second model is a tower with multiple levels. The final model is a safehouse. Comment on the video and tell them why you like that model.

Post by LEGO Minecraft.

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LEGO Collectible Minifigures Series 12 (71007) Minifigure List

May 19, 2014 /

There’s new information of the minifigures that are included in the Series 12 LEGO Collectible Minifigures (71007) coming from KockaMánia.hu. As we reported before, this series won’t be available until October because of the wave of minifigures that will be released for LEGO Minifigures Online. The pricing for the minifigures, as we now know, have been raised to $3.99 each. The characters listed are translated from Hungarian so they may be worded differently when they are available in a few months.

  • Space Miner
  • Battle Goddess
  • Wizard
  • Dino Tracker
  • Swashbuckler
  • Jester
  • Piggy Guy
  • Hun Warrior
  • Fairytale Princess
  • Pizza Delivery Man
  • Video Game Guy
  • Spooky Girl
  • Prospector
  • Genie Girl
  • Rock Star
  • Lifeguard
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Beyond the Brick Brickworld Chicago 2014 Kickstarter Project

May 19, 2014 /

Our friends over at Beyond the Brick are going to be attending Brickworld Chicago 2014 in June and they have a Kickstarter project going to help raise funds for them to produce a high quality DVD. The money that is raised will allow the crew to have updated equipment, supplies for the DVD, and the rewards that will be sent out to backers.

  • We’ve also partnered with some luminaries of the LEGO community to offer you a slew of special rewards!
  • Limited edition LEGO Batman comic signed by LEGO comic artist Paul Lee.
  • Two micro castle builds by the talented David Frank and Alice Finch.
  • Have your character rendered in the brick by Iain Heath aka “Ochre Jelly.”

Since they have already reached the base goal of $1,000, there are also stretch goals and rewards such as a Frog Pod by Simon Liu and skulls by Guy Himber of Crazy Bricks.

So what will be included on the DVD?

  • Over 2 hours of high quality edited videos from the Brickworld convention floor
  • One on one interviews with some of the world’s most talented LEGO builders
  • A guided tour of the the whole Brickworld Chicago convention hall
  • Creative LEGO building technique ideas from some of the world’s top builders
  • Video coverage of different convention events like the speed-build and the LEGO grand prix
  • Get an inside peek into how builders prepare and set up for Brickworld Chicago
  • Plus anything and everything else that catches our eye at the convention

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LEGO DC Comics Batwing (30301) Polybag Available at Toys R Us

May 18, 2014 /

LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes Batwing (30301)

In our third straight day of reporting new polybags that are showing up at Toys R Us, we are happy to report that the LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes Batwing (30301) is now available in select stores. Unfortunately, it is not available for purchase online at this time but that should change in the near future. The polybag consists of 45 pieces and goes for $4.99 each.

Swoop through gotham city in the sleek batwing mini-build with dual flick missiles from the dc batman universe!

LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes Batwing (30301)

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LEGO City Arctic Supply Plane (60064) First Image

May 18, 2014 /

Legoaholic on Eurobricks has posted a picture of the new LEGO City Arctic Supply Plane (60064). From what is shown on the box, you get a twin engine plane with skis on the front and a snowplow-type vehicle. It also shows 2 minifigures but my guess is there will be a couple more. There are no details on the piece count or pricing at this time but it is already available in the UK for £49.99. The Supply Plane makes a total of 7 Arctic sets in the wave plus a polybag.

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LEGO Minecraft The End (21107) Official Images and Availability

May 18, 2014 /

LEGO Minecraft The End (21107)

I was informed by email that there are now official images of the LEGO Minecraft The End (21107) and it is available for purchase on J!NX. The set retails for $34.99 and there is a limit of 6 per customer on J!NX. It will be available on Shop@Home on June 1st. Thanks to Stephen for the email.

Once you’ve equipped yourself for the ultimate battle, you’re ready to enter The End. The Ender Dragon is a fearsome foe, and you’d better be prepared for anything when you enter his domain. Now you can relive the adventure of The End with this LEGO micro-world set. The set also includes the Buildable Ender Dragon and Enderman Micromob figures.

LEGO Minecraft The End (21107)

LEGO Minecraft The End (21107)

LEGO Minecraft The End (21107)

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LEGO Creator Cute Kitten (30188) Polybag Available at Toys R Us

May 17, 2014 /

LEGO Creator Cute Kitten (30188)

It has been fairly slow in terms of LEGO news but Toys R Us isn’t slow in releasing new polybags. There’s another polybag that is now available in stores as well as online and that is the LEGO Creator Cute Kitten (30188). The set contains 54 pieces and retails for $3.99. The kitten does goes nice with the cat and mouse from the Furry Creatures (31021) set.

Have fun with the cute kitten with poseable head, legs and tail plus movable whiskers and eyes for a range of funny expressions!

LEGO Creator Cute Kitten (30188)

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LEGO Marvel X-Men vs. The Sentinel Set Found at Fred Meyer

May 16, 2014 /

LEGO Marvel X-Men vs. The Sentinel (76022)

I’ve received an email from a reader that the new LEGO Marvel Super Heroes X-Men vs. The Sentinel (76022) have shown up at a Fred Meyer store in Oregon. This also collaborates with a post from Brickpicker that another person found the set at their Fred Meyer. I believe the set along with the Guardians of the Galaxy sets are slated for a June 1st release so some of the sets might be popping up in stores a little early. The set contains 336 pieces and retails for $49.99 and includes Wolverine, Cyclops, Storm, Magneto, and a brick-built Sentinel. Thanks to Ben for the email.

Magneto is using his powers to control The Sentinel in an attempt to capture Wolverine. Fight back fiercely with Wolverine and the other X-Men, dodging the huge robot’s large laser-style weapon and rotating flick missiles. Swoop to the super hero’s aid with Storm and Cyclops in the iconic Blackbird jet, firing the flick missiles and the spring-loaded shooter. Free Wolverine from The Sentinel’s grabbing hands so he can rejoin the battle. Includes 4 minifigures with assorted accessories: Wolverine, Cyclops, Storm and Magneto, plus The Sentinel robot figure.

LEGO Marvel X-Men vs. The Sentinel (76022)

LEGO Marvel X-Men vs. The Sentinel (76022)

LEGO Marvel X-Men vs. The Sentinel (76022)

LEGO Marvel X-Men vs. The Sentinel (76022)

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LEGO City Repair Lift (30229) Polybag Available at Toys R Us

May 16, 2014 /

LEGO City Repair Lift (30229)

Earlier this week, we reported that the summer wave of various LEGO themes have started to show up at Toys R Us stores including the Arctic and Ultra Agents. If you’re at the store, there’s also a new polybag that have started to show up as well, the LEGO City Repair Lift (30229). It contains 40 pieces and goes for $3.49 each. The polybag isn’t that interesting but collectors will certainly be on the lookout for it.

LEGO City Repair Lift (30229)

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ME Models Railway System Kickstarter Project

May 16, 2014 /

If you’re a fan of LEGO Trains, then ME Models has something that might be of interest to you. They have a Kickstarter project going that is a fully functional model railway system that compliments the current LEGO Trains product line. ME Models is a company that produces custom LEGO building kits and specializes in houses, businesses, and various vehicles.

The project that they propose is a rail system that expands on the LEGO 9-volt system. They have created a fully functional rail system that is available in different lengths and curves that uses both metal and ABS materials.

The Kickstarter project has a $79,000 goal but it currently has 22 hours left with $64,000 already raised as of this writing. For the LEGO Train enthusiast, this is you chance to support something that expands on what LEGO currently has right now. Check out more details of the ME Models Railway System here.

Update: The goal has been reached but there is still 12 hours left so there are further incentives for pledging more:

$85,000 – For those of you who desire narrow gauge rail, we will be manufacturing 2×6 connectors and plates. These connectors and plates will allow you to expand upon the current narrow gauge offering.

$100,000 – If the project reaches the $100,000 level, ME Models will have the ability to produce a 45 degree cross in ABS plastic. A metal version, will soon follow. For those of you pledging $49 or more, you will receive the ABS version, estimated January 20.

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LEGO Creator Fairground Mixer (10244) Available Today

May 15, 2014 /

LEGO Creator Expert Fairground Mixer (10244)

Today is the 15th and the newest exclusive, the LEGO Creator Fairground Mixer (10244), is now available for VIP members at LEGO Brand Stores and on Shop@Home. Remember that you have to be logged in with your LEGO ID before you are able to order it. The Fairground Mixer will be available to the general public on June 1st along with many other summer sets.

10244 Fairground Mixer

Ages 16+ | 1,746 Pieces

US $149.99 – CA $179.99 – AU $199.99 – DE 129.99€ – UK £119.99 – DK 1,199.00 DKK

*Euro pricing varies by country. Please visit shop.LEGO.com for regional pricing.

Climb aboard the LEGO® Fairground Mixer and hold onto your hat!

Unfold the awesome Fairground Mixer, turn the crank and see it come to life! The fair has come to town and children and adults alike can’t wait to try the rides. Buy your ticket from the ticket booth and climb aboard the Mixer. Then try reaching the golden bell on the high striker or hit the target to plunge the dunk tank lady into the water. As evening falls, the swirling Mixer ride glows in the darkness, before being folded down onto its own trailer for transportation to the next town. This magical fairground is packed with wonderful details that will capture everyone’s imagination. Includes 12 minifigures: a juggling man on stilts, dunk tank lady, strong man challenger, ticket lady, truck driver/ride operator, 2 women, 2 girls, 2 boys and a queasy man who tried the mixer one too many times.

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The Simpsons LEGO Episode Now Available on Hulu

May 13, 2014 /

The Simpsons LEGO Episode "Brick Like Me"

If you missed last week’s The Simpsons LEGO episode, Brick Like Me, Hulu now has the whole episode available for you to enjoy. The premise of the episode is:

Homer wakes up in a world where his family and everyone in Springfield are made of LEGO and must “put together” how he got there to get home.

Also see if you can find the “hidden” easter eggs throughout the episode.

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First Image of LEGO Santa’s Workshop (10245)

May 13, 2014 /

LEGO Creator Santa's Workshop (10245)

There’s a new image on Hoth Bricks of the new LEGO Santa’s Workshop (10245). We mentioned this set last month in a post of sets that will be released in the next few months. This new addition is the latest set in the very popular Winter Village series. As mentioned before, there will be six minifigures: Santa, Mrs. Claus, and four elves and also shown in the image are also five brick built reindeer. The set will most likely be available in October like previous Winter Village sets and official images will be a few weeks before the release.

Update: Ed over on Brickpicker states that the set will retail for about $69.95. Price is subject to change but it will probably be $69.99.

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The LEGO Movie Digital Download Available Next Week

May 13, 2014 /

For those who can’t wait to watch The LEGO Movie again, you’ll be glad to know that it will be available next Tuesday, May 20 on Amazon Instant Video. Of course with the digital download, you won’t be getting any physical product. On the other end of the spectrum for the Everything is Awesome Edition, you’ll be getting everything including the Blu-Ray, the regular DVD, the UltraViolet Digital version, the Vitruvius minifigure, a collectible 3D Emmet photo, and the bonus 3D movie.

To celebrate The LEGO Movie coming out next month, LEGO artist Sean Kenney has created a mosaic of the Everything is Awesome edition box. The mosaic will be displayed for Warner Brothers at a movie screening next Tuesday at Angel Stadium. Sean’s mosaic has 15,872 LEGO elements and measures 40″ x 58.” Check out more images of Sean’s masterpiece on his site.

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BrickLink at Philly Brick Fest and Seed Part Challenge Announced

May 12, 2014 /

Philly Brick Fest Swag - BrickLink

A couple of days ago, Alice Finch on the BrickLink forums discussed her experience at Philly Brick Fest. A few others of the BrickLink team also attended PBF including Eunice, Alex, as well as founder of gaming company Nexon and new owner of BrickLink, Jung-Ju “Jay” Kim. During the event, the first BrickLink Building Challenge was held for AFOLs where they had to build something from prepackaged bags of miscellaneous parts. Carter Baldwin’s bird was the winner of the competition and the model will be submitted into the new BrickLink MOC Shop. Second place went to Lucas Robinson for his starfighter and Andrew Nickerson got third place for his spaceship. Check out the final creations from all the participants below.

In another post, Alice announced the first official Seed Part Challenge to the public. The part that has to be used in the build is a medium azure mudguard #50745. Below are the rules for the challenge and there are some very good prizes up for grabs.

Rules for submission:
• Creatively feature 1 or more of the seed parts in a unique, appropriate model of 250 parts or less
• Submissions can be made on moc.bricklink.com the first week of July and will need to include at least one clear photograph of the model. (More details on the submission process once the site is up.)
• It is recommended to not use extremely rare or expensive parts, as the winner of the challenge will be invited to submit their model to the MOC

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LEGO Ideas Invisible Hand Achieves 10,000 Supporters

May 12, 2014 /

For the second day in a row, there is a project on LEGO Ideas that has hit 10,000 supporters. This time it is the Invisible Hand by LDiEgo. This project is one of the oldest projects on LEGO CUUSOO/Ideas and was submitted on December 15, 2011 which shows that some projects do stand the test of time although that premise will no longer work with the new guideline that states that projects only have one year to get the required amount of supporters.

This project is a great representation of General Grievous’ flagship from the beginning of Episode III: Revenge of the Sith. The proposed project has 2562 pieces and measures about 92.60cm x 20.70cm x 43cm. There are also many features including removing parts of the ship to reveal the interior. There are also a number of minifigures included but will probably get reduced if it becomes an official set. Finally, there is a UCS plaque with the details of the destroyer. Check out close-up images of the project on LDiEgo’s Brickshelf.

Congratulations to LDiEgo for this accomplishment and the Invisible Hand now joins the Assault on Wayne Manor in the second review stage. The X-Men: X-Mansion now becomes the highest supported project on LEGO Ideas.

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LEGO Ultra Agents Available on Shop@Home on May 25th

May 12, 2014 /

LEGO Ultra Agents

The new LEGO Ultra Agents now has a splash page on LEGO Shop@Home describing what the sets are about. There are also product listings with high quality images of all the sets and they are slated for release on May 25th. There have been reports that these sets are also available at various Toy R Us stores throughout the US. Which Ultra Agents set(s) are you planning to pick up?

Chaos has come to Astor City! A group of super villains is attacking the city districts. The police force has been overthrown and the city seems helpless. But all is not lost! The Ultra Agents, a secret force of elite operatives, have sworn to protect the city and capture the villains. Help Agent Solomon Blaze and the rest of the Ultra Agents save Astor City from the crazed super villains before it’s too late!

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LEGO Ideas Assault on Wayne Manor Achieves 10,000 Supporters

May 11, 2014 /

The Assault on Wayne Manor project by DarthKy is the latest project to achieve 10,000 suupporters on LEGO Ideas. This is also the first project to hit 10k after the change from LEGO CUUSOO to LEGO Ideas. In a another first, the project is the first one to reach the second Review Stage.

The Assault on Wayne Manor is a modular set filled with play features as well as a bunch of minifigures, many of which we haven’t seen as an official minifigure yet. The project is one of the largest sets to reach the Review Stage but this is also a proposal. LEGO has the rights to change it to fit their business model as they see fit. We haven’t seen a LEGO CUUSOO/Ideas set that costs more than $49.99 but this one certainly will if it passes the review. Only time will tell if we get something this big as a LEGO Ideas product in the future. This year also marks the 75th Anniversary of Batman so this is some good timing. Will this timing factor in the decision to actually producing this set? Again, only time will tell.

Congratulations to Darthky but we may be seeing this creator again since they have another project that will most likely hit 10k some time in the near future, the X-Men: X-Mansion. If that project also reaches 10k, DarthKy will then be the first creator to have two of their own projects in a single Review Stage going up against each other. The Invisible Hand… Continue

ThinkGeek Build-On Brick Shot Glasses Now Available

May 10, 2014 /

Last year, we did a review of the ThinkGeek Build-On Brick Mug which turned out to be a pretty decent mug. Continuing with the theme of brick beverage holders, ThinkGeek has released a new item to the list, the Build-On Brick Shot Glass. This novelty item goes for $19.99 and consists of a set of four 1 1/2oz. shot glasses that come in blue, yellow, white, and red. Similar to the mug, the exterior has studs that you can build on using LEGO bricks or any other brands of construction bricks. Why not have some fun at your next LEGO get-together and have some shots while building.

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LEGO Star Wars: The Dark Side Exclusive Minifigure Revealed

May 10, 2014 /

LEGO Star Wars The Dark Side

There is now information of the exclusive minifigure that is in the new book by DK Publishing, LEGO Star Wars: The Dark Side. Over on the forums of Imperium der Steine, a user by the name of marc.hb has revealed that the minifigure included with the book will be Emperor Palpatine/Darth Sidious which was seen in an image of the German cover of the book. Although there is no images yet of the minifigure, there was an image a few months back on Eurobricks of a new torso for Palatine which is very similiar to the one seen in Episode 3 of the Microfighters video (see below). You can also see that the torso has tan hands. Will we also get those hands with the minifigure in the book? We’ll have to see when DK reveals the minifigure. So it looks like we’ll be seeing a new Emperor Palpatine/Darth Sidious LEGO minifigure. How do you guys feel about that?

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LEGO Star Wars: The Visual Dictionary: Updated and Expanded Book Tour

May 10, 2014 /

LEGO Star Wars: The Visual Dictionary: Updated and Expanded Book Tour

The LEGO Star Wars: The Visual Dictionary: Updated and Expanded national book tour with co-author of the book, Jason Fry, is going on right now and the first event of the tour was held at Philly Brick Fest a few weeks ago. Yesterday, I had the chance to attend the one here locally in San Diego.

This leg of the book tour was held at the Carlsbad City Library and the turnout was pretty good. There were activities that children could do such as coloring pages and watching animated Star Wars movies. There were also people dressed up as various Star Wars characters so kids can take a picture with them. The main attraction at the event was in the auditorium where Jason talked about the book and had a Star Wars trivia game. Kids who answered correctly were given a limited edition Jason Fry trading card. At the end of the presentation, Jason had a book signing where I had my book signed by him. If you followed my social media sites, you would’ve seen that I posted a picture a few weeks ago of an exclusive print that was also signed at PBF.

Overall, it was a pretty cool event and it was great meeting Jason again. The book tour will last until the end of the month so check out the schedule to see where Jason will be at next. You can also read my review of The Visual Dictionary here.

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More LEGO Ideas Migration Details

May 9, 2014 /

Tim Courtney has updated the LEGO Ideas blog with more migration details when LEGO CUUSOO moved to LEGO Ideas. He has included some cool facts and statistics of the amount of data that was moved to LEGO Ideas. In the three years that CUUSOO was active, there was about 6.3GB of data and about 400,000 images that needed to be migrated over. Tim also provided the following stats:

578,668 User Profiles
283,008 Avatars
60,173 Projects (including drafts)
227,768 Comments
283,903 Comment “Likes”
1,438,537 Supports for Projects

The post also answered some common questions that people had of the changes to LEGO Ideas. Since websites are always evolving, LEGO Ideas is built using a responsive design which means that the site will resize automatically whether you’re on desktop, tablet, or mobile phone.

As we mentioned before, projects now have a year to reach 10,000 supporters. This is to, as Tim states, “create urgency, enthusiasm, and raise the bar to be considered as a potential LEGO product.” This point of emphasis encourages people to reach out to others to help promote their project.

A big change to LEGO Ideas is that projects can no longer be edited, only updated. Before on CUUSOO, you could edit the project endlessly and sometimes to the point where the end project would be totally different from the original idea. The project also kept all the supporters so it made the original supporters confused on which project they were supporting.

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LEGO Star Wars: The Visual Dictionary: Updated and Expanded Review

May 8, 2014 /

Back in 2009, DK Books released the LEGO Star Wars: The Visual Dictionary by Simon Beecroft. The book comprised of images and facts of LEGO Star Wars sets up to that point. It’s been five years since that book has been published and many more sets have been released since then. This year marks the 15th Anniversary of the LEGO Star Wars theme and what a better time to release a new edition of the book aptly called the LEGO Star Wars: The Visual Dictionary: Updated and Expanded. The book retails for $21.99 and contains 144 pages. Simon Beecroft returns as the author of the Visual Dictionary and Jason Fry joins as the co-author.

LEGO Star Wars: The Visual Dictionary: Updated and Expanded

LEGO Star Wars: The Visual Dictionary: Updated and Expanded

Cover

Like all other LEGO DK reference-type books, the Visual Dictionary is hardcover and has a holographic shine on the front and back of the book. It now features the iconic bounty hunter, Boba Fett, who replaces Darth Vader who graced the cover in the previous book. The lower right-hand corner has a window that shows the exclusive minifigure of the book, Luke Skywalker.

Minifigure

To commemorate the 15th Anniversary of the LEGO Star Wars theme, DK went back to its roots and has included the yellow skinned Luke Skywalker minifigure. This version of Luke pays homage to the one that was in the Landspeeder from back in 1999. Although there are similarities between the two, this new Luke has updated printing on the torso and legs. The back also has printing which the original version did not have. There’s been … Continue

New LEGO Star Wars Summer 2014 Set Found

May 8, 2014 /

The summer wave of LEGO Star Wars sets are starting to hit shelves early and there’s a new report on Hoth Bricks of a store exclusive set will also be released this summer with the set number 75058. There is an image from the instructions of the new Mos Eisley Cantina (75052) featuring six minifigures including Obi-Wan Kenobi, Qui-Gon Jinn, a Naboo Royal Security Guard, a Battle Droid Pilot, a Battle Droid, and a PK-4 Worker Droid.

From the looks of it, the set will be centered around Naboo. The PK-4 was in a cut scene from Episode I where it was stationed aboard the Saak’ak before the Invasion of Naboo so the set could be themed around that. Official images of the set are not available at this time since it is a retailer exclusive. There are many possibilities of what the set could be so what are your thoughts about it?

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LEGO Fall 2014 DK Books List

May 7, 2014 /

LEGO Architecture The Visual Guide

Coming off our report of the new LEGO Star Wars: The Dark Side book from DK Publishing, the DK Fall 2014 Trade Catalog is now available and there are some other notable LEGO DK books that will be coming out this fall. One of these new books is the LEGO Architecture: The Visual Guide. This book contains a whopping 232 pages of information about all the LEGO Architecture sets and the real life buildings that inspired them. Read more about the book below. This looks to be a very nice coffee table book to have and I’m very excited for this one. The Visual Guide is available for pre-order on Amazon and will be available on August 18th.

Created in close collaboration with The LEGO Group and Adam Reed Tucker, LEGO® Architecture visionary, LEGO Architecture: The Visual Guide takes a deep look at the artists, builders, and inspiration behind the LEGO Architecture series. Beautifully illustrated and annotated, this visual guide allows you to explore the LEGO team’s creative process in building and understand how LEGO artists translated such iconic buildings into these buildable LEGO sets.

Stunning images and in-depth exploration of the real buildings like the Guggenheim™ or the Empire State Building, on which the LEGO Architecture series is based, provide you with a comprehensive look at the creation of these intricate sets. Learn why the LEGO team chose certain pieces and what particular challenges they faced. Read about the inspiration behind the creative processes and what designing and building techniques were used on various sets.

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LEGO Star Wars: The Dark Side Book Cover

May 7, 2014 /

LEGO Star Wars The Dark Side

Hoth Bricks has an image of the cover for the new LEGO Star Wars book from DK Publishing, LEGO Star Wars: The Dark Side. This book features all the information you need to know about LEGO sets and minifigures from the Dark Side of the Force. I would assume that there will be more in-depth details on the Dark Side than the new Updated and Expanded Visual Dictionary since this book primarily focuses on it. Like with many other LEGO DK books, there will be an exclusive minifigure included. This character is still mystery but I’m sure it’ll be revealed a few weeks before the book is released. LEGO Star Wars: The Dark Side has 96 pages and will be available in September but you can pre-order it now on Amazon.

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 Store May 2014 Mini Monthly Build Dragon (40098) Review

May 7, 2014 /

LEGO May 2014 Mini Monthly Build - Dragon (40098)

The May 2014 Mini Monthly Build was held at LEGO Brand Stores yesterday and this month they had the Dragon (40098) available for kids to build. The set contains 43 pieces and you get a cool little green dragon. There’s not that many interesting pieces except for the fairly new LEGO Mixels eyes but you also get a spare one as well. The playability is rather limited but the wings and tail can move on hinges. The Dragon does fit into your Castle/Medieval MOCs if you desire. Here are the instructions if you want to build your own.

Coming up next month is a lime green jetski, just in time for summer. Be sure to get there early or else you risk the store running out of stock.

LEGO May 2014 Mini Monthly Build - Dragon (40098)

LEGO May 2014 Mini Monthly Build - Dragon (40098)

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New LEGO Polybags Available at Toys R Us

May 6, 2014 /

LEGO Marvel Super Heroes Spider-Man Glider (30302)

Polybag hunters rejoice! A couple of the new LEGO polybags for this year have started to show up at Toys R Us stores. The LEGO Marvel Super Heroes Spider-Man Glider (30302) and LEGO Star Wars Anakin’s Jedi Intercepter (30244) are shown to be sold in stores on TRU’s website for $3.99 each. The Jedi Intercepter is also available for shipping to home as well. There’s been reports that these two polybags are exclusive to Toys R Us so it’s the only place to get them, if you can find them.

LEGO Marvel Super Heroes Spider-Man Glider (30302)

LEGO Star Wars Anakin's Jedi Intercepter (30244)

LEGO Star Wars Anakin's Jedi Intercepter (30244)

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LEGO Ideas First Review Stage Begins

May 5, 2014 /

LEGO Ideas

The first LEGO Review deadline for the new LEGO Ideas, formerly CUUSOO, has passed and the team has announced the qualifying projects for the Review Stage. The projects that qualify are: the LEGO Bird Project, the Modular Apple Store, the BTTF – Jules Verne Train, The Big Bang Theory, and Doctor Who and Companions. As you can see, we have a variety of projects that are worthy to become an official set so we have to wait and see which ones LEGO chooses to become one.

The LEGO Ideas team also announced that the results for the Winter 2014 Review Stage will be coming in the next few weeks which includes the Macross VF-1 Valkyrie, Sherlock, Legend of Zelda Iron Knuckle Encounter, Japanese Old Style Architecture, The Adventure Time Project, and the BTTF – UCS DeLorean Time Machine.

The second 2014 LEGO Review Deadline is September 1st and there are a number of projects that could potentally qualify for it. Check out those projects here.

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LEGO Ideas Batman ’66 50th Anniversary Batmobile

May 4, 2014 /

This year marks the 75th Anniversary of DC Comics’ Batman to mark the event, AFOL conventions in 2014 will have the opportunity to have a contest to pick the best Batman-themed MOC at that show. At Philly Brick Fest, I saw Sam Gras’ 1966 Batmobile displayed at the show and it won the Rocky in the Best Celebration of Batman! Contest.

Philly Brick Fest 2014

The MOC has also been submitted to LEGO Ideas and has garnered over 1500 supporters already. It’s a very good representation of the Batmobile from the 1966 TV series starring Adam West & Burt Ward. Below are some facts of the project:

– The Batmobile measures over 4” (10cm) high, 11” (28cm) long and 5” (13cm) wide

– Screen accurate License plates

– Includes 3 mini-figures with assorted weapons: Batman, Robin, and The Joker

– Weapons include 2 Batarangs, flag gun, extra large hammer, Joker Fish, creme pie

– Reenact the famous “Batman Bomb Run”

– William Shakespeare bust with hidden bat-switch

– Shark Repellent Spray & Shark

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Toys R Us LEGO Star Wars Starfighter Building Event Instructions

May 3, 2014 /

Toys R Us LEGO Star Wars Building Event

Today at Toys R Us stores, there was a LEGO Star Wars building event where kids can build a X-Wing and a TIE Fighter but it was nothing too spectacular. The X-Wing is the exact same one we got in the 2011 Advent Calendar (7958) and the TIE Fighter is a little bit different. Below are the instructions if you want to build your own. Thanks to John and Charlie for emailing in the instructions.

LEGO Star Wars Toys R Us X-Wing Fighter

LEGO Star Wars Toys R Us X-Wing Fighter

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Philly Brick Fest 2014 Swag

May 2, 2014 /

So it’s been a few days since I got back from Philly Brick Fest 2014 and I finally have some time to show off what I got on my trip. Throughout the four days, there were games and activities you could do to win some awesome prizes. The first things I got while I was there was a goodie bag filled with treats and the exclusive Ben Franklin minifigure set.

Philly Brick Fest Swag Bag

Philly Brick Fest Swag - Ben Franklin & Kevin Hinkle

Later after the first day, there was a thing called Bowling for Bricks at Arnold’s Family Fun Center. The first game was sort of a relay where teams had to bowl and build at the same time. One person would bowl and another person would build and the first team to complete the build wins. Unfortunately my team lost that game. The second game was for the highest team score. My team consisted of Chris (Bricks4Chris), Dan (Classy Bricks), Mark, and me. The prize that I got was the LEGO City Auto Transporter (60060) which I had to break down because it wouldn’t fit in my suitcase.

After everyone left the bowling alley, me, Chris, Dan, and Chad had our own little competition for who can bowl the first strike. The prize for this game was the LEGO Racers Race Rig (8162). Somehow I rolled the very first strike but Chris ended up tying me. In the second frame to everyone’s surprise, I rolled another strike while Chris barely missed, hitting 9 out of the 10 pins. I won the cool … Continue

LEGO Star Wars May the 4th Shop@Home Offers

May 2, 2014 /

LEGO Shop May the 4th Promotion

We now have information of the sales that LEGO Stores and Shop@Home will be having during the LEGO Star Wars May the 4th Be With You promotion this weekend from May 3-5. Keep in mind that you will get a FREE Darth Revan minifigure with purchases of $75 or more. You can also get a FREE poster with any LEGO Star Wars purchase. Finally, the new Sandcrawler (75059) will be available for purchase as well. Below are the sales that will be happening on select LEGO Star Wars items:

Product Discount
Desert Skiff (9496) 50%
The Malevolence (9515) 50%
Pre Vizsla’s Mandalorian Fighter (9525)
 50%
Obi-Wan Kenobi vs Darth Vader Minifigure Watch 50%
Republic Assault Ship & Coruscant (75007) 20%
Darth Maul Keychain (850446) 20%
Luke Skywalker Keychain (850448) 20%
Luke Skywalker Magnet (850636) 20%
Princess Leia Magnet (850637) 20%
Han Solo Magnet (850638) 20%
Chewbacca Magnet (850639) 20%
Obi-Wan Kenobi Magnet (850640) 20%
Darth Maul Magnet (850641) 20%
Darth Vader 2014 Keychain (850996) 20%
Princess Leia 2014 Keychain (850997) 20%
Boba Fett 2014 Keychain (850998) 20%
Stormtrooper 2014 Keychain (850999) 20%
C-3PO Droid 2014 Keychain (851000) 20%
R2-D2 Astromech Droid 2014 Keychain (851316) 20%
Boba Fett 2014 Magnet (851317) 20%
Chewbacca Keychain (851464) 20%
Yoda Clone Wars Keychain (852550) 20%
Wicket Keychain (852838) 20%
Clone Troopers vs Droidekas (75000) 10%
Republic Troopers vs Sith Troopers (75001) 10%
Republic Troopers vs Sith Troopers (75001) 10%
AT-RT (75002) 10%
A-Wing Starfighter (75003) 10%
Z-95 Headhunter (75004) 10%
Rancor Pit (75005) 10%
BARC Speeder with Sidecar (75012) 10%
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The LEGO Movie The Dedicated to Ma & Pa Cop Contest

May 2, 2014 /

The LEGO Movie The Emmet Awards

The next contest is up for The LEGO Movie: The Emmet Awards called The Dedicated to Ma & Pa Cop Contest. Build something for your parents or guardians to show how much you appreciate them. Upload your image(s) and see if yours get chosen as a finalist.

This family oriented contest asks you to create something special for your parents out of LEGO bricks that they can use and enjoy. Do not forget to include a heart somewhere in your photo!

The winner for this month will get a full line of The LEGO Movie sets minus the exclusive sets and is entered in the finals.

70800 – Getaway Glider
70801 – Melting Room
70802 – Bad Cop’s Pursuit
70803 – Cloud Cuckoo Palace
70804 – Ice Cream Machine
70805 – Trash Chomper
70806 – Castle Calvary
70807 – MetalBeard’s Duel
70808 – Super Cycle Chase
70809 – Lord Business’ Evil Lair

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The LEGO Movie How It Should Have Ended

May 2, 2014 /

There is a new video from the web series How It Should Have Ended in conjunction with Brotherhood Workshop which features The LEGO Movie. Superman and Batman are at a restaurant and Superman discusses why he and other Super Heroes and Master Builders were taken out so easily. He notes that he should have broken out of the gum and used his powers to defeat the worker drone army and save the day. Check out the hilarious video below with a cameo by Green Lantern.

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LEGO Ghostbusters Ecto-1 (21108) Box Art and Set Comparison

May 2, 2014 /

Brent Waller has recently received his copy of the official LEGO Ghostbusters Ecto-1 (21108) set and he has uploaded images comparing his LEGO CUUSOO/Ideas project to the official set designed by Marcos Bessa. As we mentioned yesterday the Ecto-1 will be available on June 1st for $49.99. We can now see the official packaging of the set which looks freaking amazing and no longer has the LEGO CUUSOO branding. The back of the box shows the car as well as Ray, Peter, and Winston crossing the streams of their particle beams. The back of the box also commemorates the 30th anniversary of the movie. Check out the images of the original project submission (left) and official set (right) below.

**Via neoape**

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LEGO Star Wars: The New Yoda Chronicles Premieres This Weekend

May 1, 2014 /

LEGO Star Wars The New Yoda Chronicles

Last year, we were introduced to the LEGO Star Wars: The Yoda Chronicles which was a four part animated series on Cartoon Network. We were also introduced to a new character named Jek-14 who as a Force-sensitive Sith clone created by Count Dooku.

There is now a new Disney series that is renamed to LEGO Star Wars: The New Yoda Chronicles which is set to air this Saturday on Disney Channel at 9pm ET/PT and Sunday on Disney XD at 7pm ET/PT. Watch Disney XD users will get a first look at the episode tomorrow, Friday May 2nd. The New Yoda Chronicles has the same kind humor as previous LEGO Star Wars shows. The first episode is titled “Escape from the Jedi Temple.”

As seen in the trailer, the Emperor debuts his new theme — “The Imperial March” — and doesn’t react well at its lukewarm reception. Han, Chewie, Luke, Leia, Yoda, and the entire gang (including a blaster-toting C-3PO) are back, ready to take on Darth Vader and the Empire.

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LEGO Minifigures – The Simpsons Series (71005) Review

May 1, 2014 /

Last year, it was rumored that The LEGO Group was negotiating a licensing agreement with 20th Century Fox to produce sets based on The Simpsons animated cartoon series. Some people in the LEGO community applauded this move while others did not approve of this. Fast forward to this year, LEGO released The Simpsons House (71006) back in February and today, LEGO has released a line of LEGO Minifigures based on the popular TV series. The official name for this series is LEGO Minifigures – The Simpsons Series (71005).

LEGO Minifigures The Simpsons Series (71005)

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ReBrick LEGO Pirates “Name That Ship” Contest Winner Announced

May 1, 2014 /

Early last month, we reported that ReBrick was having a contest called “Name That Ship” to name the next LEGO Pirates ship. Today on their blog, they have announced the winner of the contest is legobuffproductions with the new pirate ship called The Brick Bounty. He will receive a signed version of the set when it is available in 2015. The criteria used to pick the winner was that the name was:

In line with the values and identity of the LEGO brand.

Solid ties to the heritage of classic LEGO Pirate ships.

Appealing across genders, age, and languages.

Now the speculation begins on what the Pirate ship looks like as well as if there will be more coming out for the Pirates theme.

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LEGO Minecraft Micro World: The End (21107) Available in June

May 1, 2014 /

LEGO Minecraft - The End (21107)

On the back of the LEGO June 2014 Calendar, we can somewhat see the new LEGO Minecraft set, The End (21107), and it will be available on Shop@Home in June. The set will contain the Ender Dragon and 4 Enderman. The set has a lot of tan pieces which represent the End Stone from the game. The End is the fourth Micro World set from the Minecraft theme and will continue in November with the minifigure-scale sets.

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LEGO Store June 2014 Calendar Now Available

May 1, 2014 /

LEGO Store June 2014 Calendar

The LEGO Store calendar for June 2014 is now available and there are some pretty neat stuff happening at LEGO Brand Stores and on Shop@Home.

First, there is a FREE LEGO Creator Balloon Cart (40108) polybag for purchases of $75 or more.

Secondly, the summer wave of The LEGO Movie sets, Emmet’s Constructo-Mech (70814), Super Secret Police Dropship (70815), and Benny’s Spaceship, Spaceship, SPACESHIP! (70816) will be available on the 1st of the month.

Also available on June 1st is the new LEGO Ghostbusters Ecto-1.

Continuing from May, the Build a Starship and Choose Your Side competition at LEGO Stores will be going on until June 15th. Build a Star Wars starship for the light side or dark side and take a picture to share on LEGO’s gallery. On the 15th, see what happens to the losing side.

On Tuesday, June 3rd, the Monthly Mini Model Build will be happening and the model for the month is a green Jet Ski.

On June 17th, The LEGO Movie will be available on DVD at the LEGO Store and many retailers.

On June 18th (my birthday!), there will be a LEGO Movie Speed Build Competition at LEGO Stores and you can race against other builders to win a special prize.

The LEGO Club Meeting t-shirt on June 28th will feature Angry Kitty.

LEGO Store June 2014 Calendar

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The Simpsons LEGO Episode “Brick Like Me” Extended Sneak Peek

May 1, 2014 /

LEGO The Simpsons Commercial

Hulu has another extended sneak peek at the The Simpsons LEGO episode, “Brick Like Me.” This 2 minute video shows a lot more of what will be happening in the show including Homer being classified as a fellow “AMFOP,” Adult Male Fan of Princesses, by Comic Book Guy when he goes in to purchase the Perky Patty’s Princess Shop set for Lisa. He touches the box and sees a vision where everything is the normal Simpsons animations. From the looks of it, the real world is the LEGO world and he has to figure out why he has the visions of the alternate universe. Brick Like Me is only a couple of days away now and I’m pretty excited about it the more I see clips of it.

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LEGO Ideas Now Live

April 30, 2014 /

LEGO Ideas

Last week, we reported that LEGO CUUSOO would be replaced with LEGO Ideas. Starting today, LEGO CUUSOO is a thing of the past and LEGO Ideas is now live. You can easily import your CUUSOO account and it links to your LEGO ID. One new thing that I noticed is that you can earn points and badges which they call Clutch Power. The more things you do on LEGO Ideas, the more Clutch Power points you can earn and the more badges you can earn. Take a look around LEGO Ideas and let us know in the comments what you think of it.

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The Simpsons LEGO Episode “Brick Like Me” Extended Commercial

April 29, 2014 /

LEGO The Simpsons Promo Poster

Hulu has a uploaded a 23 second commercial of The Simpsons LEGO episode “Brick Like Me” which shows more scenes from the episode. The clip also shows more characters in their LEGO form including Chief Wiggum, Eddie, Lou, Ned, Rod, Todd, Patty, Selma, and more. The episode will premiere on Sunday, May 4th at 8/7c. Thank you to Noah for the heads up of the clip below.

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The LEGO Movie Blu-Ray Version Comparisons and Release Date

April 29, 2014 /

There is now a release date of June 17, 2014 for us to get our copy of The LEGO Movie. There are a number of versions that you can choose from. If you’re not into all the fancy stuff that the movie comes with, there is the regular DVD + UltraViolet Combo Pack.

The next version up is the Blu-ray + DVD + UltraViolet Combo Pack. There are special features on the Blu-Ray which includes featurettes like “Bringing LEGO To Life!,” Director/Star Commentary, Outtakes, “Everything is Awesome” Sing-Along, and more.

The LEGO Movie Blu-Ray

The LEGO Movie Blu-Ray

Target has an exclusive for the same version of the Blu-Ray above but includes the “Meet the Characters” book.

The LEGO Movie Blu-Ray w/Meet the Characters Book (Target Exclusive)

The final version is the Everything is Awesome Edition. This version includes the Blu-Ray, DVD, UltraViolet Digial HD, a Vitruvius minifigure, a collectible 3D Emmet photo, and bonus 3D movie. The special features for this version is the same as the ones above but also includes an exclusive featurette called “Dream Job: Meet the LEGO Builders.” This copy of The LEGO Movie is available for pre-order on Amazon and has dropped in price recently. Walmart also has this version available for pre-order but it is $2 more than Amazon.

The LEGO Movie Everything is Awesome Edition

The LEGO Movie Everything is Awesome Edition

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Philly Brick Fest Makes Child’s Wish Come True

April 29, 2014 /

Philly Brick Fest 2014

During Philly Brick Fest, I had the privilege to meet a young man named Evan. He was part of the Make-A-Wish program and his wish was to attend Philly Brick Fest. The great staff at PBF made the wish come true for him. Christin took charge and made Evan and his family feel as welcomed as possible during all four days of the event. Evan joined in on many activities that were held including the Brick Fest Derby, the Collectible Minifigures Identification Game and PolyMOCs as well as hanging out at David Hall’s Minifigs4u booth.

At the end of the show, Chad had some wonderful surprises for Evan including a LEGO Storage Head filled with rare minifigure polybags such as the Chrome Darth Vader and White Boba Fett. That wasn’t all. Evan also received the LEGO CUUSOO NASA Mars Science Laboratory Curiosity Rover signed by Stephen Pakbaz.

Overall, the crew at PBF was honored to have Evan and his family attend the festivities and is happy to have made his wish come true. This shows that not only LEGO brings people happiness but also brings families together. Check out all the images of Evan’s time at Philly Brick Fest below.

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Philly Brick Fest LEGO Fan Festival Living Social Deal

April 29, 2014 /

After the record-breaking success of Philly Brick Fest this past weekend, fans who didn’t get a chance to go will have another opportunity in September. Tickets for the next event are now available on Living Social. Philly Brick Fest will again be held at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center and this deal gets you a single day ticket and BrickWarriors LEGO minifigure accessories. The fan festival will be held on Friday, Sept. 12 through Sunday, Sept. 14. Be sure to get your tickets early because the last promotion was sold out.

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LEGO Minifigures Online Launching Open Beta in June

April 28, 2014 /

Funcom has released a press release stating that the LEGO Minifigures Online massively multiplayer online game will be launching the open beta in June after being in closed beta for several months. After the beta, the game will launch as a free-to-play game on PC, iOS and Android in the fall.

If you’re subscribed to the LEGO Club Magazine, there is a special treat in store in the September issue. There will be a key code to unlock an exclusive LEGO Minifigures Online character that only LEGO Club members can play. Head over to the official website to get more information about LEGO Minifigures Online.

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LEGO The Simpsons “Brick Like Me” Official Poster

April 28, 2014 /

LEGO The Simpsons Promo Poster

Fox has released the official promo poster for the The Simpsons LEGO episode “Brick Like Me.” The episode will premiere this Sunday, May 4th on Fox at 8/7c.

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LEGO Star Wars May the 4th Promotion Poster Image

April 27, 2014 /

LEGO Star Wars May the 4th Poster

The French LEGO Shop@Home website has posted an image of the FREE promotional poster that will be given away with any LEGO Star Wars purchase, while supplies last. The poster features the iconic lightsaber battle between Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader in The Empire Strikes Back (see below). Read more about the May the 4th promotions here.

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LEGO Creator Expert Fairground Mixer (10244) Officially Revealed

April 26, 2014 /

LEGO Creator Expert Fairground Mixer (10244)

LEGO has officially revealed their latest exclusive set, the LEGO Creator Expert Fairground Mixer (10244) at the Sydney Brick Show in Australia. This fairground set is fit neatly into two trucks and is easily opened to show the whole ride and games. The Mixer itself is also Power Functions ready so you can just pop in a motor and let it run. The Fairground Mixer consists of 1746 pieces and will retail for $149.99 and will be available in June. Check out the official press release, designer video, and more images of the set below.

10244 Fairground Mixer

Ages 16+ | 1,746 Pieces

US $149.99 – CA $179.99 – AU $199.99 – DE 129.99€ – UK £119.99 – DK 1,199.00 DKK

*Euro pricing varies by country. Please visit shop.LEGO.com for regional pricing.

Climb aboard the LEGO® Fairground Mixer and hold onto your hat!

Unfold the awesome Fairground Mixer, turn the crank and see it come to life! The fair has come to town and children and adults alike can’t wait to try the rides. Buy your ticket from the ticket booth and climb aboard the Mixer. Then try reaching the golden bell on the high striker or hit the target to plunge the dunk tank lady into the water. As evening falls, the swirling Mixer ride glows in the darkness, before being folded down onto its own trailer for transportation to the next town. This magical fairground is packed with wonderful details that will capture everyone’s imagination. Includes 12 minifigures: a juggling man on stilts, dunk

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LEGO Star Wars “May the 4th Be With You” Promotion Details

April 25, 2014 /

LEGO Shop May the 4th Promotion

Earlier today while I was at Philly Brick Fest 2014, I received an email from the LEGO VIP Program and they have given us a sneak peek on what we can expect from the LEGO Star Wars “May the 4th Be WIth You” promotion at LEGO Brand Stores and on Shop@Home. The promo starts next weekend from May 3-5 and the offers are good while supplies last.

The first promo is the FREE Darth Revan minifigure with purchases of LEGO Star Wars purchases of $75 or more.

The second promo is a FREE poster with any LEGO Star Wars purchase.

Finally, there will be a sale on select LEGO Star Wars items.

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TeeFury T-Shirt Featuring Good Cop/Bad Cop

April 25, 2014 /

TeeFury T-Shirt Good Cop, Bad Cop, Ugly Cop

TeeFury is back with another LEGO themed t-shirt which features Good Cop/Bad Cop/Scribble-Face Cop from The LEGO Movie. This new shirt pays homage to Clint Eastwood’s The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly. This shirt is now available for $11 and the offer is good for only 24 hours. Get yours today before time runs out.

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Philly Brick Fest 2014 The Rocky Awards aka Rockys

April 25, 2014 /

Philly Brick Fest 2014 The Rocky Awards Ceremony - The Rocky Awards Ceremony

Day 2 of Philly Brick Fest 2014 came and went and during the day, judges were walking around evaluating a ton of MOCs in various themes which included best Philly MOC, Space, Bionicle, Military/Historical, Most Creative, Train, Steampunk, Building/Structure. Winners of these respective themes will get a custom Rocky trophy designed by Tyler Clites (Legohaulic). There was even a Stanley the Snail Award for best snail MOC.

Philly Brick Fest 2014 The Rocky Awards Ceremony - The Rocky Awards Ceremony

Philly Brick Fest 2014 The Rocky Awards Ceremony - The Rocky Awards Ceremony

The first award given out was an honorary award given to Chris Edwards who was the first person to register as an AFOL and the first person to display his MOCs.

Philly Brick Fest 2014 The Rocky Awards Ceremony - Honorary Rocky Award

Philly Brick Fest 2014 The Rocky Awards Ceremony - Honorary Rocky Award

The second award given out during the night was the Stanley the Snail Award given to the best snail MOC out of the whole convention. The winner of this award was Nicki Toizer.

Philly Brick Fest 2014 The Rocky Awards Ceremony - Best Snail

Philly Brick Fest 2014 The Rocky Awards Ceremony - Best Snail

Philly Brick Fest 2014 The Rocky Awards Ceremony - Best Snail

The second Rocky that was given out was to the best MOC which represented Philly. This award was also given to Nicki Toizer for her Cheesesteak w/ Fries.

Philly Brick Fest 2014 The Rocky Awards Ceremony - Best Philly

Philly Brick Fest 2014 The Rocky Awards Ceremony - Best Philly

The next award was for best Space themed MOC. The winner was Jim Rhoades for Comet Empire.

Philly Brick Fest 2014 The Rocky Awards Ceremony - Best Space

After that, we had the best Bionicle set which went to Joshua Kunicki for his Flagious MOC.

Philly Brick Fest 2014 The Rocky Awards Ceremony - Best Bionicle

Up next was the best Military/Historical MOC and the winner was Todd Michels for his Tank vs Helicopter display.

Philly Brick Fest 2014 The Rocky Awards Ceremony - Best Military/Historical

Philly Brick Fest 2014 The Rocky Awards Ceremony - Best Military/Historical

The next award that was up for grabs was the Most Creative MOC which went to Richard Chow/BrickFormula for his LEGO Sorter. You can check out how it works here.

Philly Brick Fest 2014 The Rocky Awards Ceremony - Most Creative

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Philly Brick Fest 2014 LEGO Event Kit Ben’s Discovery (PBF001) Review

April 24, 2014 /

Philly Brick Fest 2014 Ben's Discovery (PBF001)

Today was the first day of AFOL & Exhibitor registration for Philly Brick Fest 2014 and inside my goodie bag was an exclusive LEGO event kit for particular registrants, Ben’s Discovery (PBF001). This minifigure is one of Philadelphia’s finest residents and his work in proving that lightning is electricity, Benjamin Franklin.

He is created from Bilbo Baggins’ torso and Shakespeare’s hair piece. There is also his kite and the key that is attached to the string. He is housed in a clear standard baseball card case. Overall, Ben Franklin is a pretty cool and exclusive minifigure to add to my LEGO collection.

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The Simpsons LEGO Episode “Brick Like Me” Commercial

April 23, 2014 /

LEGO The Simpsons Commercial

Fox’s Animation Domination has released a commercial the next episode of The Simpsons and at the end of the video, it features a teaser of The Simpsons LEGO episode, “Brick Like Me.” We can now see the animation style for the characters and objects. Check out the commercial below. Thanks to Rob for the heads up.

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LEGO Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Flashback Shredder Free for UK Customers

April 23, 2014 /

LEGO Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Flashback Shredder Minifigure Polybag

Earlier today, there was a report by Brickset that there will be a FREE promotional LEGO Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Flashback Shredder (5002127) minifigure polybag available for UK LEGO Brand Stores and UK Shop@Home from May 16-31 with purchases of £25 or more. This minifigure will probably be available in US later this year.

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LEGO CUUSOO to be Replaced with LEGO Ideas

April 23, 2014 /

LEGO CUUSOO has just posted a message stating that LEGO CUUSOO beta will be ending and will be replaced with a new site called LEGO Ideas. Effective April 30th, 2014, everything that was related to LEGO CUUSOO will be migrated to LEGO Ideas. With the launch of LEGO Ideas, there will be some updated terms and conditions.

1. All projects will have one (1) year to reach 10,000 supporters. Existing projects will have until May 1st, 2015 to get the required number of supporters and will keep their existing supporters. Any projects submitted after April 30th will have one year from the publish date to reach 10,000 supporters. Projects that don’t get 10k within the year will expire and will no longer accept supporters. You may be able to resubmit the project but you will start with zero supporters.

2. If you are between 13-18 years old, you may now create and submit projects but if you reach 10k, you will need a written permission from a parent or legal guardian before your project will be considered for the Review Stage.

The current LEGO CUUSOO site will be redirected to LEGO Ideas for 6 months so during that time, everything will be automatically redirected. After November 1, 2014, all links going to LEGO CUUSOO will stop redirecting so you have to update your links.

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More Images from The Simpsons LEGO Episode “Brick Like Me”

April 22, 2014 /

The Simpsons LEGO Episode "Brick Like Me"

There are some new images from The Simpsons LEGO 550th episode, “Brick Like Me.” From the images, the episode combines various types animations including the regular one that you would see in a typical Simpsons episode, LEGO animation, as well as a combination of both. Part of the main plot may revolve around a set called Perky Patty’s Princess Shop that Homer purchased for Lisa. Brick Like Me will be shown on May 4th on Fox.

The Simpsons LEGO Episode "Brick Like Me"

The Simpsons LEGO Episode "Brick Like Me"

The Simpsons LEGO Episode "Brick Like Me"

The Simpsons LEGO Episode "Brick Like Me"

The Simpsons LEGO Episode "Brick Like Me"

The Simpsons LEGO Episode "Brick Like Me"

The Simpsons LEGO Episode "Brick Like Me"

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LEGO Architecture Trevi Fountain (21020) Official Images

April 22, 2014 /

LEGO Architecture Trevi Fountain (21020)

Amazon.co.uk continues to give us images of the 2014 summer LEGO sets and this one gives us the LEGO Architecture Trevi Fountain (21020).

Construct a detailed LEGO brick model of the world-famous Trevi Fountain, the largest fountain in Rome. Designed by Nicola Salvi, the ‘Fontana di Trevi’ took 30 years to build and was completed by his friend – the sculptor, Pietro Bracci – in 1762, 11 years after Salvi’s death. This stunning Baroque monument carved from Travertine stone has been the backdrop for many classic movies, including Federico Fellini’s La Dolce Vita. And, today, over 250 years later, the 49-meter-wide fountain still draws thousands of visitors to the small Trevi square.

  • Interpretation of real-world architectural landmark, the Trevi Fountain
  • Booklet included with details on the design, architecture and history of the fountain
  • Measures 5″ (14cm) tall, 7″ (20cm) wide and 5″ (14cm) deep
  • Collect the entire LEGO Architecture Landmark and Architect Series sets
  • The LEGO Architecture product line is about celebrating the world of architecture

LEGO Architecture Trevi Fountain (21020)

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LEGO Friends Summer 2014 Official Images

April 22, 2014 /

Fans of the LEGO Friends line also get the chance to see the official images of the summer 2014 sets courtesy of Amazon.co.uk.

First Aid Jungle Bike (41032)

Ride through the jungle on the First Aid Jungle Bike and look out for animals that need your help. There’s a monkey in distress, trapped in a cave by a heavy rockfall! Use the shovel to clear the fallen rocks and check the monkey with Emma’s medic bag before you help it find a banana to eat. Then use the walkie-talkie to radio home about your rescue mission. Includes Emma mini-doll figure and a monkey.

LEGO Friends First Aid Jungle Bike (41032)

LEGO Friends First Aid Jungle Bike (41032)

Jungle Falls Rescue (41033)

Help the tiger in trouble at the beautiful but powerful Jungle Falls! Rush to the riverside and find the tiger stranded in rough waters. Wade in and help Olivia build a dam to stop the waterfall before pulling the tiger to safety. Then head up to the cliff-top hut to cool down with a drink and some fresh fruit salad in the company of the friendly chameleon. Later you can explore the jungle caves together. Who knows what treasures you will find! Includes Olivia mini-doll figure, a tiger cub and a chameleon.

LEGO Friends Jungle Falls Rescue (41033)

LEGO Friends Jungle Falls Rescue (41033)

Summer Caravan (41034)

Head off on a summer camping trip with the LEGO Friends! Olivia and Joanna have a brand new car and caravan and are looking for the perfect spot outside Heartlake City to set up camp in the sunshine. Help them prepare a delicious lunch on the camping stove and sit down to eat at

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LEGO City Arctic Summer 2014 Official Images

April 22, 2014 /

Amazon.co.uk has listed the new LEGO City summer 2014 Arctic sets for pre-order. This sub-theme makes its return this year after last being released in 2000.

Arctic Snowmobile (60032) – 44 pcs – $6.99

Search for the secrets of the ice with the super-cool LEGO City Arctic Snowmobile! Venture out into freezing polar conditions with the explorer in his specialist Arctic gear. Crack open the huge ice block with the axe to reveal the mysterious crystal inside. Use the walkie-talkie to report your discovery, then load the ice and crystal onto the sled and return to base camp to conduct more tests. Includes an Arctic explorer minifigure with assorted accessories.

LEGO City Arctic Snowmobile (60032)

LEGO City Arctic Snowmobile (60032)

Arctic Ice Crawler (60033) – 113 pcs – $14.99

Reach the remotest destinations with the LEGO City Arctic Ice Crawler! This super-robust utility vehicle has multiple lights and tracks to cope with icy terrain, plus a radar and antenna to maintain contact with the support team. Help the Arctic explorer to uncover the secrets of the ice with the pickaxe and circular saw. Lift exciting discoveries safely onto the truck using its powerful rotating crane and drive back to base camp. Includes an Arctic explorer minifigure with assorted accessories.

LEGO City Arctic Ice Crawler (60033)

LEGO City Arctic Ice Crawler (60033)

Arctic Helicrane (60034) – 262 pcs – $39.99

Provide aerial back-up for an expedition of discovery with the cool LEGO City Arctic Helicrane! Head out into the wild with the Arctic explorer on a husky sled equipped with a camera, light and radar screen. Scan the huge ice block for hidden crystals frozen inside and then

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LEGO City & Creator Summer 2014 Official Images

April 22, 2014 /

LEGO City High-speed Passenger Train (60051)

Continuing with the reveals of the summer 2014 official images of various LEGO sets, Amazon.co.uk is back with images the LEGO City and LEGO Creator themes.

Train Station (60050) – 423 pcs – $64.99

Take a taxi to the busy LEGO City Train Station, a place that never sleeps! On arrival, go up the stairs and through the opening doors. Check the time on the large clock hanging from the roof and the map of train services by the ATM. While you wait for your train, browse around the shop selling LEGO City products. Feeling hungry? Head to the kiosk and order a croissant or pizza and a drink from the menu signs hanging above the desk. Then take a seat on the clean platform, enjoy your snack and relax. Includes 5 minifigures: conductor, chef, taxi driver and 2 travelers.

LEGO City Train Station (60050)

LEGO City Train Station (60050)

High-speed Passenger Train (60051) – 610 pcs – $149.99

Travel around the city in no time with the motorized LEGO City High-speed Passenger Train! Operate the 8-channel, 7-speed infrared remote control to power around the curved tracks at top speed. This streamlined, super-efficient train has a high-speed front profile and electricity contact points on top. Lift off the roof of the front car to place the driver inside at the cool dashboard and open the passenger cars to access the seats and tables. Wait for the train with the traveler at the way station, and pedal safely across the crossing with the cyclist once the train has gone past. Includes 3 minifigures: train driver, traveler and

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LEGO Ninjago Summer 2014 Official Images

April 22, 2014 /

Penkid11 on Eurobricks has posted images of the two LEGO Ninjago summer 2014 sets which come from Amazon.co.uk and are available for pre-order.

X-1 Ninja Charger (70727) – 426 pcs – $39.99

Kai’s X-1 Ninja Charger is an awesome 2-in-1 vehicle! Set off in hot pursuit of the Nindroids who have stolen Kai’s Techno-Blade. Aim the flick missiles at the Nindroid disc flyer and steer clear of its saw blades. Rotate the engine bay and fire the dual shooter to target the jet-packing Nindroid hovering above. Open up the hood, activate the built-in interceptor bike and accelerate to retrieve that valuable Techno-Blade! Includes 3 minifigures with weapons: Kai and 2 Nindroids.

LEGO Ninjago X-1 Ninja Charger (70727)

LEGO Ninjago X-1 Ninja Charger (70727)

Battle for Ninjago City (70728) – 1223 pcs – $119.99

The huge evil OverLord has powered up and is threatening to take over New Ninjago City. Help the Ninjas to defend the Ninjago temple using its awesome array of hidden features. Plan your strategy in the control room and activate the catapult stairs to send intruding Nindroids flying. Evade laser-cannon fire from OverLord and retaliate by triggering the tower’s dual catapult and hidden disc shooter. Zoom down the zip line from the roof with Lloyd, spin the rotating walls to reveal hidden weapons, and glide into battle with Jay. Outsmart those Nindroid invaders and lock them up in the prison! Includes 8 minifigures with assorted weapons and accessories: Jay, Lloyd, Zane, Nya, OverLord and 3 Nindroids.

LEGO Ninjago Ninjago Battle for City (70728)

LEGO Ninjago Ninjago Battle for City (70728)

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LEGO Legends of Chima Summer 2014 Official Images

April 22, 2014 /

Penkid11 over on Eurobricks has posted the official high quality images of the LEGO Legends of Chima summer 2014 sets. In addition, Vagrant has posted images of the Ultrabuild figures as well. These images come from Amazon.co.uk and area available for pre-order.

Vardy Ice Vulture Glider (70141) – 217 pcs – $19.99

Evil Vardy has stolen the CHI and is escaping in his super-cool Ice Vulture Glider! Strap Lundor into his weapon station and fight ice with fire using his smoking-hot armory. Watch out for the glider’s huge wings and ice-blue claws and evade the dual flick missiles fired from either flank. But beware – just when you think you’ve got Vardy trapped, he could detach his flyer and speed away with the precious CHI! Includes 2 minifigures with assorted weapons: Vardy and Lundor.

LEGO Legends of Chima Vardy Ice Vulture Glider (70141)

LEGO Legends of Chima Vardy Ice Vulture Glider (70141)

Eris Fire Eagle Flyer (70142) – 330 pcs – $29.99

Lagravis has been imprisoned in an ice cage by cold-blooded villain Strainor who has taken his CHI. Zoom to the rescue with Eris on her magnificent Fire Eagle Flyer. Place Eris at the controls and launch into the sky. Then enter fire CHI power mode to speed high above the Kingdom of Chima. When Strainor is in your sights, fire the missiles to send him scurrying for cover and free your tribal ally. Includes 3 minifigures with assorted weapons: Eris, Lagravis and Strainor.

LEGO Legends of Chima Eris Fire Eagle Flyer (70142)

LEGO Legends of Chima Eris Fire Eagle Flyer (70142)

Sir Fangar’s Sabre-tooth Walker (70143) – 415 pcs – $39.99

Gorzan is trapped in the ice cage and must escape with the CHI before Sir Fangar can catch up

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The LEGO Movie Themed T-shirt This Saturday on TeeFury

April 21, 2014 /

TeeFury T-Shirt Good Cop, Bad Cop, Ugly Cop

TeeFury.com will be having another The LEGO Movie themed t-shirt on sale this Saturday, 4/26. It features Good Cop/Bad Cop/Scribble-Face Cop paying homage to Clint Eastwood’s The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly. T-shirts from TeeFury start at $11 and the design lasts for 24 hours.

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Bricks By The Bay 2014 Convention Announces Brickfilm Festival

April 21, 2014 /

The team over at Bricks by the Bay have sent out a press release to announce a new addition to the convention, a Brickfilm Festival. LEGO fans are now able to submit their own brickfilms for a chance to win a brick-built trophy and a LEGO set. One of the judges will be none other than award winning brickfilmer and the founder of Paganomation, Dave Pagano. Not only will Dave be a judge, he will also be the keynote speaker as well. Read more about the Brickfilm Festival below:

Bricks by the Bay 2014 Convention Announces Brickfilm Festival

BRICKS BY THE BAY convention August 7-10, 2014

Northern California-April 2014:

This year, Bricks by the Bay is holding its first Bricks by the Bay Brickfilm Festival.

Brickfilmers from around the world are encouraged to submit films with the convention theme of “Fun & Games” as well as their best work of the prior year. Filmmakers need not be convention attendees to enter the festival.

A Brickfilm is a film made using LEGO bricks, usually created with stop-motion animation techniques, although they may also include CGI, traditional animation, or live action elements.

Winners in the following categories will be announced August 9, 2014 during the Bricks by the Bay Convention and will receive a brick-built trophy and a LEGO set:

Best Film
Best Film in the convention theme of “Fun & Games”
Best Story
Best Technical Achievement
Young Filmmaker Award (12 and under)
Special “Sweatbox” award to the best Film by a convention attendee

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LEGO Marshmallow Peeps

April 20, 2014 /

Lego Bunny Peeps

Today is Easter Sunday and fans in the LEGO community have gotten into the Easter spirit including Sean and Steph Mayo (Siercon and Coral). They have created a LEGO version of the Marshmallow Peeps as their Iron Builder entry using the yellow sloped curve piece.

Legohaulic has also created a box of Peeps using the same yellow 1×2 curved slope and one of the chicks even has its head bitten off. These two entries are very cool especially considering today is Easter and the entries are very well-timed.

What Up Peeps?

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New LEGO Minecraft Sets Listed on Brickshop.nl

April 19, 2014 /

Brickshop.nl now has listed 6 more LEGO Minecraft sets on their website and these could be the minifigure scale sets that will be coming out later this year. There are no other details besides the set name and numbers.

The Cave (21113) – € 19.95
The Fram (Farm?) (21114) – € 29.95
The First Night (21115) – € 39.95
Creative Box (21116) – € 54.95
The Ender Dragon (21117) – € 69.95
The Mine (21118) – € 99.95

**Via Brickset**

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LEGO May 2014 Building Events

April 19, 2014 /

Toys R Us LEGO Star Wars Building Event

LEGO Club has published a couple of new free LEGO building events that will be happening early next month. First up is a “Build your own Star Wars Starfighter” event at all Toys R Us stores on May 3rd from 12-2pm. Kids ages 5 and up will be able to build a LEGO Star Wars Mini TIE Fighter and a Mini X-Wing, similar to the one you would get in an advent calendar.

The other building event is the LEGO Store Monthly Mini Model Build. For May, you can make a cute little dragon that breathes fire. Like with every monthly mini build, the event starts at 5pm but families usually line up for it way earlier than that. Quantities are limited and are available while supplies last.

LEGO Store Monthly Mini Model Build

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Star Wars Insider Issue #150 LEGO Covers

April 19, 2014 /

Star Wars Insider #150 LEGO Issue

A few days ago, StarWars.com has revealed the covers for Star Wars Insider issue #150. The newsstands will have the Han Solo and Clone Troopers variants and comic book stores will feature a Diamond exclusive Obi-Wan Kenobi. This issue will celebrate the 15th anniversary of the LEGO Star Wars theme and will take a look back at the line as well as the new animiated series on Disney XD, Star Wars Rebels. Issue #150 of Star Wars Insider will be available on June 10th

Thank you to the few of you who emailed in about it from Brickset as well as over on Brick Fanatics.

Star Wars Insider #150 LEGO Issue

Star Wars Insider #150 LEGO Issue

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Philly Brick Fest Only A Week Away

April 19, 2014 /

Philly Brick Fest 2014

Philly Brick Fest is only a week away and I’m happy to announce that I will be attending the convention and covering the event. This will be my very first LEGO event that I will be attending and I’m very excited that I can be a part of it. The convention will be held at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center and opens at 10am until 5pm. If you’re in the area and you’re a LEGO fan, I highly recommend you attend it. Although you can’t buy any more tickets online, they will be available at the door. Hope to see you all there!

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More Images from The Simpsons LEGO Episode “Brick Like Me”

April 17, 2014 /

There are now a few more images of The Simpsons LEGO episode “Brick Like Me” that come directly from the physical copy of TV Guide. We can now see more characters from the show including the whole family as well as Principal Skinner and Nelson Muntz. These images are in addition to the ones we seen on the cover and from Entertainment Weekly. Thanks to Bill Kuchman from Popculturology for the heads up.

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Ghostbusters Stay Puft Marshmallow Man Project on LEGO CUUSOO

April 17, 2014 /

Brent Waller whose idea of the latest LEGO CUUSOO set to be released, the Ghostbusters Ecto-1, is back with another project on CUUSOO. He has listed another Ghostbusters themed project, the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man. As you may know, Mr. Stay Puft was chosen as the Gozer’s Destructor Form when Ray Stantz let an image of it “just pop in there.”

Brent’s version of Mr. Stay Puft stands over 34cm (13 inches) tall and has fully articulated head, arms, hands, legs, and feet. I am astonished beyond the capacity for rational thought of this project and if you have the same feeling, be sure to support the project as well. Stay tuned as Brent has given a teaser for some minifigures to be included in the future. Can you guess who they are?

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The Simpsons LEGO Episode Interview on Entertainment Weekly

April 16, 2014 /

LEGO The Simpsons "Brick Like Me"

Entertainment Weekly has released another image from the The Simpsons LEGO episode, “Brick Like Me.” They have done a Q&A with Simpsons co-executive producer Brian Kelley and executive producer Matt Selman and some interesting details came out from the interview including the producers have been wanting to make the May 4th episode since early 2012. They also talked more about the plot and LEGO’s investment in the episode. It was mentioned that LEGO helped pay for the episode and had some input as well. Head over to EW to read more about the interview.

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The LEGO Movie Experience at LEGOLAND California

April 16, 2014 /

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Last month, I attended Star Wars Days 2014 at LEGOLAND California and while I was there, I also checked out the recently opened The LEGO Movie Experience. The LEGO Movie is now out worldwide but if you still haven’t seen the movie yet, there will be some spoilers after this point. You have been warned.

The LEGO Movie Experience is a replica of the basement area of “The Man Upstairs” which is shown at the end of the film. The area is filled with sets that were actually used in the movie including the different worlds in the movie such as Bricksburg, The Old West, Cloud Cuckoo Land, Middle Zealand, and the Octan Tower. Benny’s Spaceship, Spaceship, SPACESHIP! (70816) is also displayed in the space area of the basement. You can even see some nods to AFOLs such as Bruce Lowell’s donut and rubber duck. Check out images of The LEGO Movie Experience and if you’re in the San Diego area, head over to LEGOLAND and check it out in person. Pictures don’t show the place justice.

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Another Image of The Simpsons LEGO Episode “Brick Like Me”

April 15, 2014 /

LEGO The Simpsons Brick Like Me

Yesterday, we saw the first image of The Simpsons LEGO 550th episode, “Brick Like Me,” premiering on Fox May 4th. Today, on The Simpsons Facebook Page, there is a new image of from the episode which again shows Marge with a different face, most likely used for animation purposes. You also get to see the Springfield County Court House with their slogan “Liberty and Justice For Most” as well as other various buildings in the background. Read more about the episode over on TV Guide. Now we just have to wait for a commercial for the episode.

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LEGO CUUSOO Exo Suit Logo and Release Date Revealed

April 15, 2014 /

LEGO CUUSOO Exo Suit Logo

Back in January of last year the Exo Suit project by Peter Reid on LEGO CUUSOO hit 10,000 supporters and after the review stage, it was announced in October that it would become an official LEGO set. The LEGO designers have been hard at work and today, they have revealed the logo for the set as well as the release date of August 2014 courtesy of New Elementary. The AFOL team that was assembled to help plan and market the set along with LEGO employees consists of Peter Reid, Tim Goddard, Andrew Hamilton, Jeremy Williams, Drew Maughan, Tim Johnson, Julie Greig, Yvonne Doyle, and Ian Greig.

The team went on a two day workshop in Stansted, UK back in January and March to discuss how the set would be presented. Andrew Hamilton has built a model of what the meetings looked like below. Read more on what happened during the meetings over on New Elementary. I can’t wait to see the final product in the next few months!

Designing the Exo-Suit

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Final Day for LEGO Shop Double VIP Points

April 15, 2014 /

Just a friendly reminder, today is the last day for Double VIP Points for your purchases from LEGO Brand Stores and on Shop@Home. You’ll be able earn $5 for every $50 you spend on every purchase. If you’ve been holding off on your big LEGO purchases such as the recently released The LEGO Movie MetalBeard’s Sea Cow (70810) or The Simpsons House (71006), now is the best time to get them.

There will probably be another one of these days later on this year as well. Be sure you’re signed up to be a VIP member when you purchase from LEGO because you may be able to get in on rare Triple VIP Points like last year. We’ll let you know when the next double points are available so you can plan your purchases.

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LEGO The Simpsons TV Guide Cover

April 14, 2014 /

LEGO The Simpsons TV Guide

TV Guide has released an image of next week’s double issue of their listings and on the cover features Marge Simpson as a LEGO minifigure but with a totally different face. Hopefully, the faces won’t be like that in the show.

The episode called “Brick Like Me” is the show’s 550th episode in which the characters are in LEGO form. The plot is Homer waking up in a world where everything is made of LEGO bricks and he as to go on an adventure to “put together” how he got there and to figure out how to get home. The episode airs on May 4th.

**Via Eurobricks**

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LEGO Mixels Series 2 Official Images

April 14, 2014 /

We’ve already seen images of the characters of Series 2 of the LEGO Mixels at the 2014 New York Toy Fair but Amazon Japan now has the official images of the characters from this wave. There are images of these characters in the back of the current instruction booklets but we now get to see clearer images of them.

Series 2 features three new tribes: the Frosticons (blue), the Fang Gang (brown), and the Flexers (orange). The Frosticons hail from the frozen crystalline shells of dead volcanoes and consists of Slumbo (41509), Lunk (41510), and Flurr (41511).

The Fang Gang live on a farm where they grow food to satisfy their massive appetites. This tribe has Chomly (41512), Gobba (41513), and Jawg (41514).

Finally, the Flexers live in the Rubberlands, defending their land from the Nixels. The three members of this tribe includes Kraw (41515), Tentro (41516), and Balk (41517).

These wildly popular figures will be available in June and will go for $4.99 each.

LEGO Mixels Series 2 Slumbo (41509) LEGO Mixels Series 2 Slumbo (41509) LEGO Mixels Series 2 Lunk (41510) LEGO Mixels Series 2 Lunk (41510) LEGO Mixels Series 2 Flurr (41511) LEGO Mixels Series 2 Flurr (41511)

LEGO Mixels Series 2 Chomly (41512) LEGO Mixels Series 2 Chomly (41512) LEGO Mixels Series 2 Gobba (41513) LEGO Mixels Series 2 Gobba (41513) LEGO Mixels Series 2 Jawg (41514) LEGO Mixels Series 2 Jawg (41514)

LEGO Mixels Series 2 Kraw (41515) LEGO Mixels Series 2 Kraw (41515) LEGO Mixels Series 2 Tentro (41516) LEGO Mixels Series 2 Tentro (41516) LEGO Mixels Series 2 Balk (41517) LEGO Mixels Series 2 Balk (41517)

**Via Brickset**

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LEGO The Simpsons Series Minifigures (71005) Feel Guide

April 13, 2014 /

LEGO The Simpsons Series Collectible Minifigures (71005)

There have been reports that the LEGO The Simpsons Series Minifigures (71005) are starting to hit shelves early at various retailers such as Walmart and now Toys R Us. The official release date for the minifigures is still two weeks away on May 1st. In preparation for the release, a reader who is also a fellow member of SandLUG has found some at LEGOLAND and provided a feel guide for the minifigures. Since feeling for the heads may be somewhat difficult, luckily the characters also have accessory pieces that can help out in identifying them. Thank you to Charlie for the guide.

1. Homer
Feel for 1×2 tile remote control and 1×1 round stud donut piece

2. Bart
Feel for the two wheels (they bend) and the skateboard deck.

3. Marge
Feel for her hair – it’s long and bulky. To make sure, feel for her purse.

4. Lisa
Feel for her saxophone.

5. Maggie
Feel for her teddy-bear.

6. Grampa
Feel for 2×2 square tile and a cone-ish head. He is one of two minifigures that have the tile with movable legs. Don’t get him confused with Marge.

7. Ned Flanders
Feel for his toolbox and cup with handle.

8. Krusty the Clown
Feel for his cream-pie. His hair feels like two handles of a
jackhammer.

9. Milhouse van Houten
Feel for 2×2 square tile and kid legs. His head is bulkier than Ralph’s. Feel for his big nose if you’re unsure.

10. Ralph Wiggum
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Awesome LEGO Ship MOC with Realistic Sail Rigging

April 13, 2014 /

Pinnacle

The past few days, we’ve been doing a few posts featuring LEGO ships from the Thousand Sunny from One Piece to the contest that ReBrick is hold to name a new LEGO Pirate ship that will be released early next year. Mr. Townsend over on Eurobricks has posted his creation, the 14 gun brig called the Pinnacle. It has taken him over one and half years to build and consists of about 3200 bricks. What’s cool about it is the custom sails that he has created using painting canvas dyed with tea. The amount of detail the yarn used to rig the sails is amazing. Check out more images of the Pinnacle below.

Pinnacle

Pinnacle

Pinnacle

Pinnacle

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LEGO WildStar Rocket House at PAX East 2014

April 11, 2014 /

PAX East 2014 is happening right now in Boston and if you’re lucky enough to attend, make sure to visit the WildStar booths there. Our good friend Mariann Asanuma from Model Building Secrets is there and she is showing off a build that she has created for Carbine Studios. Mariann was commissioned to create a 50,000 piece LEGO Rocket House designed straight from the game and it is currently displayed in the main lobby. After the show, it will be dontated to Child’s Play along with $10,000. There is also a smaller version of the Rocket House that will be given away to someone who pre-orders WildStar while at the convention. Check out the images of Mariann’s builds below. I’ll add more when they are available.

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Upcoming LEGO Set Details: MINI Cooper, Santa’s Workshop, Carnival

April 11, 2014 /

There is some news coming out of Dutch retailer Speelgoedn1.nl of some new LEGO sets coming out later this year. The first set is the MINI Cooper MK VII (10242) which we teased about last year. Some details of the set is that it is green and white with racing stripes. The roof is removable and you can see a beige interior with details such as the gearbox and handbrake. The site also mentions that there are also fog lamps. The MINI Cooper is the third vehicle set that is not tied into a particular theme following the Volkswagen Beetle (10187) and the Volkswagen T1 Camper Van (10220). It is possible that the MINI Cooper will be available on May 15th as the early VIP exclusive set.

The next set that is mentioned to be released this year is Santa’s Workshop (10245). LEGO will be continuing the Seasonal theme again to add to your Winter Village. This set will have six minifigures: Santa, Mrs. Claus, and four elves.

The final set that is revealed is the Carnival set (10244) which will fit into the Modular theme. Some details of the set includes a glow in the dark feature and has a whopping 12 minifigures including a juggler on stilts, a man dizzy from the ride, two boys, two girls, and more.

Are you guys excited to hear about these new sets that will be coming out later this year?

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LEGO One Piece Thousand Sunny MOC

April 10, 2014 /

If you’re into anime shows, then you probably recognize the featured picture above. A builder by the username xinleiming has created a LEGO MOC of the Thousand Sunny from the One Piece series which is one of my favorite mangas/anime. This is the current ship of the Straw Hat Pirates who are led by the protagonist of the series, Monkey D. Luffy. As you can see, the build implements many of the details from the original ship including the lion figurehead at the bow. The amount of details this MOC has is amazing and I wouldn’t mind having one for myself. Check out more images of the Thousand Sunny here.

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New The LEGO Movie Themed T-Shirts Now Available at TeeFury

April 9, 2014 /

TeeFury Thursday T-shirts

The cool The LEGO Movie themed t-shirts that we previewed a few days ago are now available on TeeFury.com. One of the shirts features Unikitty as Grumpy Kitty (Grumpy Cat) with the tagline “Nothing is Awesome.” The other t-shirt features Benny and the 1980-Something Space Program with the tagline “We can build a spaceship.” These two shirts will only be available for 24 hours so get one before they are gone. By using our links above, you’ll be supporting our site.

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LEGO DUPLO Super Heroes Official Images

April 9, 2014 /

LEGO DUPLO Super Heroes Superman Rescue (10543)

There are some new images of the LEGO DUPLO Super Heroes sets that are to be released this summer. The Super Heroes sub-theme is new to DUPLO and introduces younger children who are new to LEGO to various super heroes and villains in the DC Comics Universe. Check out the images and set descriptions below.

Superman Rescue (10543)

Fly to the rescue and save the day with Superman! Help him stop the car from crashing into the water hydrant, then head back to work at the Daily Planet office. Young children will love creating adventures with Superman. Encourage basic building skills with the easy-to-build office and brightly colored LEGO DUPLO bricks. Includes a LEGO DUPLO Superman figure.

LEGO DUPLO Super Heroes Superman Rescue (10543)

The Joker Challenge(10544)

Catch The Joker before he causes more chaos! Help Batman speed to the scene in his Batmobile, then use the Batarang to stop The Joker and his out-of-control radar. Young children will love building exciting scenes with the large, brightly colored bricks and helping Batman to save the day, time and time again. Includes LEGO DUPLO Batman and The Joker figures.

LEGO DUPLO Super Heroes The Joker Challenge (10544)

LEGO DUPLO Super Heroes The Joker Challenge (10544)

Batcave Adventure (10545)

Enter the Batcave and get ready for some exciting adventures! Park the Batwing and get to work with all of the amazing Batman gadgets, but watch out – Catwoman is sneaking about! Help Batman quickly down the slide to capture her. Your child will develop creativity and building skills with this iconic, easy-to-build set featuring lots of extra bricks for extended play. Fire the imagination with endless super hero role play opportunities.

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LEGO The Hobbit Video Game Promo Artwork

April 9, 2014 /

LEGO The Hobbit Video Game

LEGO has released some new artwork for the LEGO The Hobbit Video Game which is now available on all major consoles. These images prominently shows off Smaug who plays a pivitol part in the Hobbit Trilogy. As mentioned in our report from the 2014 London Toy Fair, Smaug will have a similar size to the dragon in the LEGO Castle Dragon Mountain (70403) set. Click through the images to download a high quality version to use as wallpapers.

LEGO The Hobbit Video Game

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LEGO Pick-A-Brick Wall Changes

April 8, 2014 /

New Pick-A-Brick

If you have been to a LEGO Brand Store recently, you might have seen some new changes to the Pick-A-Brick wall. For people who frequent the wall, you may have noticed that the price per cup has been raised $1.00 from its previous price. The smaller cups are now $8.99 each and the larger ones are $15.99. Another change is that the wall will have certain brick elements that are the same for every Brand Store and will be rotated simutaneously throughout the year. These elements will give kids some inspiration of what they can build and the labels suggest what they could go well with such as LEGO City or Star Wars.

For people who buy in bulk of the elements at the store, the prices for the cases has also gone up from the usual $75 to $100 price tag now. Even with the price increase, the cases are still a pretty good value if you need a lot of a certain element. How do you guys feel about these changes to the PAB Wall? Let us know in the comments below.

Shout out to Genevieve who does a great job in keeping our wall filled with cool and interesting pieces.

New Pick-A-Brick

New Pick-A-Brick

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The LEGO Movie Themed Community Window at Fashion Valley LEGO Store

April 8, 2014 /

Fashion Valley LEGO Store Community Window

The Community Window at my local LEGO Store in San Diego (Fashion Valley) has been changed out and the new model is The LEGO Movie themed. It was created by Tommy who is a fellow member of SandLUG. The build is actually an interactive model where he has placed 12 Emmet minifigures throughout the whole model. The store even has a cool little contest where they are giving away the remaining Benny posters they have to children who can find all 12 Emmets. If you’re in the area, stop by the store and check out Tommy’s model and see if you can find all 12 “hidden” Emmets. Technically, I found 14 mentions of him but who’s counting 😉

Fashion Valley LEGO Store Community Window

Fashion Valley LEGO Store Community Window

Fashion Valley LEGO Store Community Window

Fashion Valley LEGO Store Community Window

Fashion Valley LEGO Store Community Window

Fashion Valley LEGO Store Community Window

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LEGO The Hobbit Video Game Launch Trailer

April 8, 2014 /

LEGO The Hobbit Video Game

Today, is the release of The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug on Blu-Ray and The LEGO The Hobbit Video Game is also available. WB Games has released the launch trailer for the game which features gameplay from the first two films of the Hobbit trilogy, An Unexpected Journey and The Desolation of Smaug. There will also be a DLC released in the future for There and Back Again but there’s no details of that just yet. If you pre-ordered the game from Gamestop, then you would’ve gotten the Good Morning Bilbo Baggins minifigure polybag.

As mentioned before, the Blu-Ray with the Legolas Greenleaf (30215) polybag is also available today and it is on sale at Target for $22.99 which is $5 off the retail price. This offer is valid only for this week.

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Two New TeeFury T-Shirts Coming Out This Week

April 7, 2014 /

TeeFury Thursday T-shirts

TeeFury will be having another LEGO themed t-shirt sale this Thursday, April 10th. Featured on one of the shirts this week is Unikitty as Grumpy Kitty with the tagline “Nothing is Awesome.” The other shirt of the day features Benny and the 1980-Something Space Program with the tagline “We can build a spaceship.” Overall, another two cool t-shirts will be coming out this week.

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LEGO Lost World Zoo Exhibit by Bright Bricks

April 7, 2014 /

The folks over at Bright Bricks has been hard at work creating some animals for LEGO Lost World Zoo exhibit at the Milestones Living History Museum in Hampshire, UK. They have filled the exhibit with creations of animals from the past including dodo birds, dragonflies, a woolly mammoth, and the sabre-toothed tiger seen above. This masterpiece consists of around 120,000 LEGO bricks and is about 1.4m high and 2.4m long. Below is a timelapse video of the tiger being built by UK’s only LEGO Certified Professional. The exhibit runs until April 27th so if you’re in the area, drop by to check out the exhibit and all the creations Bright Bricks has done.

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New LEGO Pirate Ship Coming in the Future?

April 7, 2014 /

Starting today, ReBrick will be having a contest to name a new LEGO Pirate ship. The contest will run until Sunday, April 13th and the winning name has the opportunity to be the name of a LEGO pirate ship as well as one of the new LEGO Pirate ship sets that is signed by the designer.

Does this mean that we will be getting a new LEGO Pirates theme with new ships in the future? From the looks of the contest, it seems that there may be one in the future especially with the “one of the new LEGO pirate ship sets” wording. What are your thoughts on this contest of naming a new ship and us potentially getting a new Pirate ship or even a fleet of them?

**Via Eurobricks**

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More Hi-Res Official Images of LEGO Marvel Super Heroes Summer Sets

April 6, 2014 /

LEGO Marvel Guardians of the Galaxy Starblaster Showdown (76019)

A couple of days ago, we reportedreported on some new official images of the LEGO Marvel Super Heroes Guardians of the Galaxy sets as well as the X-Men set. There are now a few more high-res images of the sets.

Starblaster Showdown (76019)

LEGO Marvel Guardians of the Galaxy Starblaster Showdown (76019)

LEGO Marvel Guardians of the Galaxy Starblaster Showdown (76019)

LEGO Marvel Guardians of the Galaxy Starblaster Showdown (76019)

LEGO Marvel Guardians of the Galaxy Starblaster Showdown (76019)

LEGO Marvel Guardians of the Galaxy Starblaster Showdown (76019)

Knowhere Escape Mission (76020)

LEGO Marvel Guardians of the Galaxy Knowhere Escape Mission (76020)

LEGO Marvel Guardians of the Galaxy Knowhere Escape Mission (76020)

LEGO Marvel Guardians of the Galaxy Knowhere Escape Mission (76020)

LEGO Marvel Guardians of the Galaxy Knowhere Escape Mission (76020)

The Milano Spaceship Rescue (76021)

LEGO Marvel Guardians of the Galaxy The Milano Spaceship Rescue (76021)

LEGO Marvel Guardians of the Galaxy The Milano Spaceship Rescue (76021)

LEGO Marvel Guardians of the Galaxy The Milano Spaceship Rescue (76021)

LEGO Marvel Guardians of the Galaxy The Milano Spaceship Rescue (76021)

LEGO Marvel Guardians of the Galaxy The Milano Spaceship Rescue (76021)

LEGO Marvel Guardians of the Galaxy The Milano Spaceship Rescue (76021)

LEGO Marvel Guardians of the Galaxy The Milano Spaceship Rescue (76021)

LEGO Marvel Guardians of the Galaxy The Milano Spaceship Rescue (76021)

X-Men vs. The Sentinel (76022)

LEGO Marvel X-Men vs. The Sentinel (76022)

LEGO Marvel X-Men vs. The Sentinel (76022)

LEGO Marvel X-Men vs. The Sentinel (76022)

LEGO Marvel X-Men vs. The Sentinel (76022)

LEGO Marvel X-Men vs. The Sentinel (76022)

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LEGO CUUSOO Doctor Who and Companions Achieves 10,000 Supporters

April 6, 2014 /

The Doctor Who and Companions project by Andrew Clark has achieved 10,000 supporters on LEGO CUUSOO and becomes the latest set to reach the first review stage of the year. It also becomes the second Doctor Who project to reach the review stage ever since LEGO started allowing these projects to be submitted with the first project being GlenBricker’s version. This version features the TARDIS and it is able to open up to show the inside Console. It also includes a Dalek and proposes a few versions of the Doctor and Companions.

With this new Doctor Who project also reaching the required number of supporters, we can see that the fan base is definitely is there and fans of the TV series do want to see it as an official LEGO set. Whether or not either project will pass the review stage still remains to be seen. It now joins the LEGO Bird Project, the Modular Apple Store, the BTTF – Jules Verne Train, the previously mentioned Doctor Who project by GlenBricker, and The Big Bang Theory in the review stage with a month left until the deadline for any more projects joining the list. Congratulations to Andrew for this achievement. We’ll have the official comments as soon as they are available.

Congratulations on 10,000 supporters, AndrewClark2!

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Dear AndrewClark2,

Old and new Doctor Who fans can now rejoice that this project has reached 10,000 supporters!

You’ve done a great job converting the adventures through time and space, which all started in

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More LEGO Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2014 Movie Set Official Images

April 4, 2014 /

LEGO Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Turtle Van Takedown (79115)

A few days ago, we did a post on the official images of the LEGO Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2014 Movie sets. Today, we have more images as well as the reveal of the last set in the movie wave, the Turtle Lair Invasion (79117), courtesy of Amazon Canada.

Turtle Van Takedown (79115)

LEGO Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Turtle Van Takedown (79115)

LEGO Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Turtle Van Takedown (79115)

LEGO Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Turtle Van Takedown (79115)

LEGO Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Turtle Van Takedown (79115)

LEGO Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Turtle Van Takedown (79115)

LEGO Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Turtle Van Takedown (79115)

LEGO Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Turtle Van Takedown (79115)

Big Rig Snow Getaway (79116)

LEGO Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Big Rig Snow Getaway (79116)

LEGO Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Big Rig Snow Getaway (79116)

LEGO Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Big Rig Snow Getaway (79116)

LEGO Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Big Rig Snow Getaway (79116)

LEGO Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Big Rig Snow Getaway (79116)

LEGO Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Big Rig Snow Getaway (79116)

LEGO Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Big Rig Snow Getaway (79116)

Turtle Lair Invasion (79117)

LEGO Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Turtle Lair Invasion (79117)

LEGO Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Turtle Lair Invasion (79117)

LEGO Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Turtle Lair Invasion (79117)

LEGO Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Turtle Lair Invasion (79117)

LEGO Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Turtle Lair Invasion (79117)

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LEGO Star Wars Summer 2014 Official Images

April 4, 2014 /

LEGO Star Wars Snowspeeder (75049)

Continuing along with the reveal of official set images today, here we have the summer wave of the LEGO Star Wars sets courtesy of Amazon.

Snowspeeder (75049)

Lead Rogue Squadron with Luke Skywalker in the streamlined Snowspeeder! Place him and gunner Dak Ralter in the dual cockpit with their weapons and attack with the spring-loaded shooters hidden under each wing. Target the Imperial Snowtrooper with the rear stud blaster or convert it to fire the harpoon hook and take down the 75054 AT-AT (sold separately). Then take the action to the ground with the tripod gun. Recreate the classic Battle of Hoth from Star Wars: Episode V The Empire Strikes Back! Includes 3 minifigures with assorted weapons: Luke Skywalker, Dak Ralter and a Snowtrooper.

LEGO Star Wars Snowspeeder (75049)

B-Wing (75050)

Play out epic scenes from Star Wars: Episode VI Return of the Jedi and other thrilling space battles with the B-wing! Rotate the cockpit so the pilot always has a clear view ahead. Rev up the 4 huge engines to power through the galaxy and fire the spring-loaded shooters to repel Imperial attacks. Adjust the wings from the iconic cross shape for flight or landing mode. Includes 3 minifigures with assorted weapons and an accessory: Ten Numb, Gray Squadron Pilot and General Airen Cracken.

LEGO Star Wars B-Wing (75050)

LEGO Star Wars B-Wing (75050)

Jedi Scout Fighter (75051)

Protect the vital Holocrons from the dark side with Jek-14 and his streamlined Jedi Scout Fighter. Lift the rear hatch to stash the containers of Holocrons and lightsabers. Place clone trooper Jek-14 and his co-pilot in the dual cockpit that opens two

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The LEGO Movie Summer Wave Official Images

April 4, 2014 /

The LEGO Movie Emmet's Construct-o-Mech (70814)

I guess today is a day for revealing official images of upcoming LEGO sets on Amazon. Here we have the summer wave of the three The LEGO Movie sets.

Emmet’s Construct-o-Mech (70814)

Prepare for the ultimate battle with evil Lord Business. Join creative forces with Master Builder Emmet to make this massive Mech. Open up the cockpit and place Emmet in the driver’s seat. Knock over anything that gets in your way with the swinging wrecking balls. Grab a Skeletron in the Mech’s excavator bucket or rotate the roller to iron out the opposition. But hurry before Lord Business glues the whole world together. Includes 3 mini figures with accessories: Emmet and 2 Skeletrons, plus an Angry Kitty figure.

The LEGO Movie Emmet's Construct-o-Mech (70814)

The LEGO Movie Emmet's Construct-o-Mech (70814)

The LEGO Movie Emmet's Construct-o-Mech (70814)

The LEGO Movie Emmet's Construct-o-Mech (70814)

The LEGO Movie Emmet's Construct-o-Mech (70814)

Super Secret Police Dropship (70815)

Lord Business’ Robo Police have invaded Cloud Cuckoo Land in their high-tech Dropship and are in hot pursuit of Emmet, Batman, Green Ninja and Johnny Thunder! With a pair of Robo SWATs at the controls in the dual cockpit, fire up the rocket boosters for lift-off. Once airborne, turn the rear control to rotate the boosters and surge forward in fly mode. Fire the stud blasters and target the heroes with the rotating front cannons and rooftop rifle. Open the sliding side panels to access the weapon rack and extend the zip line to lower the Robo SWATs to the ground. Make a smooth landing and then try to capture Emmet and co in the Dropship’s removable prison. Includes 8 minifigures with weapons and accessories: Emmet, Batman, Green Ninja, Johnny Thunder and

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LEGO Ultra Agents Official Images

April 4, 2014 /

LEGO Ultra Agents Riverside Raid (70160)

The new LEGO Ultra Agents sets are now listed on Amazon UK and the official images are also available as well as the descriptions for each set.

Riverside Raid (70160)

Urgent call for rookie Ultra Agent Max Burns! Adam Acid is trying to steal crates of toxic compounds from the Astor City docks for his Super Villain master, Toxikita. Give chase on the awesome 2-in-1 quad bike and jet speeder and thwart this Riverside Raid! Fire the stud shooters from the vehicle or detach and use them as hand weapons. Activate the jet speeder function to split off and take the action-packed pursuit to the water. Attach the rear winch to pull back the jet speeder, and when you’ve located the missing crates, use it to drag them back to a safe place. Includes 2 minifigures with weapons: Agent Max Burns and Adam Acid.

LEGO Ultra Agents Riverside Raid (70160)

Tremor Track Infiltration (70161)

Attention Ultra Agent Jack Fury! Tremor, the iron-fisted Super Villain, is rampaging through the streets of Astor City in his fearsome armored track vehicle. Your vital mission is to protect the ultra chip which contains all the Ultra Agents’ secret plans. Stay clear of the vehicle’s massive power-punching fists. Fend off the flick missiles with the shield and retaliate by firing the stud shooter. Use all your skills to outsmart this heavily-armored Super Villain. Just one mighty punch from Tremor’s vehicle will explode the mainframe database and release the precious ultra chip! Includes 2 minifigures with weapons and accessories: Tremor and Agent Jack Fury.

LEGO Ultra Agents Tremor Track (70161)

LEGO Ultra Agents Tremor Track (70161)

Infearno Interception (70162)

Calling

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LEGO Marvel Guardians of the Galaxy and X-Men Official Images

April 4, 2014 /

LEGO Marvel Guardians of the Galaxy Starblaster Showdown (76019)

The new LEGO Marvel Super Heroes sets are now available for pre-order on Amazon UK and as a result, the official images of these new sets are now available as well. Below are the new LEGO Guardians of the Galaxy sets as well as the X-Men set. There is also a video demonstation of the Milano set from Marco.

Starblaster Showdown (76019)

Launch into battle against the Sakaaran’s Necrocraft in the awesome Starblaster and help Star-Lord to escape with the orb! Place the Nova officer in the cockpit and launch into the sky. Fold back the wings for high-speed pursuit mode and then flip them up to activate arrest mode. Use the space blasters and boot thrusters of Star-Lord to outwit the enemy and protect the priceless orb! Includes 3 minifigures with assorted weapons and accessories: Star-Lord, the Sakaaran and a Nova officer.

LEGO Marvel Guardians of the Galaxy Starblaster Showdown (76019)

Knowhere Escape Mission (76020)

Team up with Groot and Rocket Raccoon to plot an escape from Knowhere! They’ve discovered the rare orb in the mining fields, only to be ambushed by the bad guys. Evade shots from the huge bazooka assembled by the Sakaaran and the evil Nebula and return fire with Rocket Raccoon’s custom space blaster. Leap into action with the gigantic posable Groot to confront the sword-wielding Nebula. Launch a fierce counter-attack so Rocket Raccoon can get away in the mining pod with the precious orb in its grabbing claw! Includes 3 minifigures with assorted weapons: Rocket Raccoon, Nebula and the Sakaaran, plus Groot figure.

LEGO Marvel Guardians of the Galaxy Knowhere Escape Mission (76020)

LEGO Marvel Guardians of the Galaxy Knowhere Escape Mission (76020)

The Milano Spaceship Rescue (76021)

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LEGO The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug Roundup

April 3, 2014 /

LEGO The Hobbit Good Morning Bilbo Baggins Polybag

The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug will be coming out next Tuesday and there are some LEGO-related things going on with the movie as well. There is still time to pre-order the LEGO The Hobbit Video Game from Gamestop and you will receive the exclusive Good Morning Bilbo Baggins minifigure shown above.

Also, Target will be selling the Blu-Ray/DVD/Digital HD copy of the movie which includes the Legolas Greenleaf (30215) polybag.

The Hobbit The Desolation of Smaug - LEGO Legolas Polybag

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LEGO The Simpsons Series Minfigures (71005) Found at Walmart

April 3, 2014 /

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If you’re excited for the new LEGO The Simpsons Series Minifigures (71005), you may want to check out your local Walmart stores. I received an email by a reader named Michelle who found a box of 60 on the shelves at her Walmart in Walker, LA. The minifigures will officially be released on May 1st. So if you want to get your hands on them a little earlier, it may behoove you to check out Walmart and see if they put them on shelves on accident.

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The LEGO Movie The Emmet Awards Ordinary to Extraordinary Contest

April 2, 2014 /

The LEGO Movie The Emmet Awards

It is now April and The LEGO Movie’s The Emmet Awards have started another contest for the month. This month’s contest is called Ordinary to Extraordinary. For this contest, you just have to build an ordinary LEGO model and add pieces to it to make it extraordinary. You can upload up to four images and people can vote on them. The contest lasts until the end of the month.

The Ordinary to Extraordinary Award. – Take everyday vehicles and buildings and rebuild them into something totally crazy-awesome to help save the day! Be sure to upload a before AND after photo so everyone can see the transformation!

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Jason Bateman to Narrate Beyond The Brick: A LEGO Brickumentary

April 2, 2014 /

According to Deadline.com, Jason Bateman has joined up to narrate the LEGO documentary, Beyond The Brick: A LEGO Brickumentary. The film will be shown at the Tribeca Film Festival later this month. The film is direced by Oscar-winner Daniel Junge (Saving Face) and Oscar-nominatee Kief Davidson (Open Heart). The film is the first official LEGO documentary and it covers everything LEGO related including conventions the fans of the brick.

LEGO bricks have captured imaginations for generations, and today, the community of builders is bigger than ever: Adult Fans of LEGO (AFOLs) display their latest creations at Brick Conventions, self-proclaimed Master Builders create entire worlds out of the modular bricks, and a corporate design team plans the Times Square unveiling of the largest LEGO model ever created. Directed by Oscar-winner Daniel Junge and Oscar-nominee Kief Davidson, Beyond the Brick: A LEGO Brickumentary playfully delves into the extraordinary impact of the LEGO brick, its massive global fan base, and the innovative uses for it that have sprung up around the world. Junge and Davidson’s delightful survey of boundless and surprising creativity will inspire audiences of all ages rediscover their inner child.

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LEGO April Fool’s Day Roundup

April 2, 2014 /

It seemed that yesterday, I caused quite a stir with my post stating that I will be leaving my site at the end of the month. It seems that I couldn’t fool some of you guys. I am happy to announce that I will not be leaving The Brick Fan and will be continuing what I’ve enjoyed doing for the past two years. To those who thought I was really leaving, I’m very sorry for pulling that joke on you. There were quite a few comments left on the post as well as on Facebook from a number of fans and I was touched that many of you really enjoy coming to the site. As a result of this joke, I will be doing another giveaway in the very near future! Stay tuned for that.

In other LEGO April Fool’s Day news, there were a quite a few sites in the community that also did their own thing. If I missed anything, let me know in the comments and I’ll add it to the list below.

LEGO announced on their Facebook Page that for one day only, all orders that were placed will be delivered by a real turtle and shipping times would vary.

Toys N Bricks announced that they were going to be focusing on other construction toy companies.

Brickset announced that they were acquired by Mattel and Huw would replace LEGO products in the database with Mega Bloks. Brickset also reported that The LEGO Group announced a 10 year brand strategy for LEGO City … Continue

LEGO Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2014 Movie Set Official Images

April 1, 2014 /

LEGO Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Turtle Van Takedown (79115)

Although today is April Fool’s Day, this isn’t a joke. The official images of the LEGO Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles sets based on the Michael Bay movie are now available courtesy of Canadian online retailer Chapters Indigo. They have listed two of the three sets that will be available this summer, the Turtle Van Takedown (79115) and the Big Rig Snow Getaway (79116). They have yet to list the Turtle Lair Invasion (79117) at this time. There are also details of the sets below.

Turtle Van Takedown (79115) – 368 pics/$39.99.

LEGO Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Turtle Van Takedown (79115)

Vern and Raphael are speeding through the city streets in the souped-up Turtle Van to rescue Michelangelo, but the Foot Soldier has lowered the barricade gate to block the road. Check the on-board computer to outwit it and accelerate to top speed to crash through the barricade. Open up the side doors to unleash the hidden flick missiles and fire the roof missiles to hit the gas tank and blow up the gate. When you find Michelangelo, release the mechanical arms holding him down on the stretcher and crank up the van’s Turtle Power to zoom away. Includes 4 minifigures with weapons: Vern, Foot Soldier, Raphael and Michelangelo.

Big Rig Snow Getaway (79116) – 741 pics/$69.99.

LEGO Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Big Rig Snow Getaway (79116)

LEGO Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Big Rig Snow Getaway (79116)

The Turtles have come to the rescue of April and are escaping in the bad guys’ Big Rig truck. Karai and the Foot Soldiers are in hot pursuit in a super-slick black SUV so there’s no time to waste. Speed away with April hanging onto the side of … Continue

LEGO T-Shirt.com Giveaway Winners Announced

April 1, 2014 /

A few weeks ago, we did a contest in conjunction with Shirts.com to give away two youth-sized LEGO t-shirts. The contest is now over with 798 entries and the winners are:

#691 Gayle G
#312 Bill M
#131 Albert Shiu

Please message us your full address on our Facebook Page or to our email at [email protected]. You have five (5) business days to message us or we will have to pick another winner. Congratulations to the winners!

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The LEGO Group Announces Mads Nipper is Leaving Company

April 1, 2014 /

The LEGO Group has announced that Mads Nipper will be resigning from the company and will become the CEO of Grundfos, a Danish company that is a global leader in advanced pump solutions. He will be joining the company on August 1st. Mads has been with The LEGO Group since 1991 and has had a number of senior positions in marketing and innovation. CEO Jørgen Vig Knudstorp has commented:

Mads has been instrumental in the transition of our company over the past ten years. His vast experience and informal approach combined with his true passion for the LEGO brand are all factors that have contributed greatly to our success in recent years. While I am very sorry to see Mads go, I am equally confident that the strong capabilities and robust organisation that Mads has built within the Marketing area will secure a smooth transition over the coming months.

Recently, Mads was instrumental in helping bring in The Simpsons license to the company and the eventual release of the products..

Mads has also given his comments on his new position:

I am looking very much forward to be a part of the Grundfos Group. I have chosen Grundfos, because it is a value based company, who through quality products enhance the lives of the customers while doing something good for the world at the same time. I have enjoyed every minute of LEGO, a great company with great products and great people. Now it’s time for some new and exciting challenges for me, and I

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A Sad LEGO Farewell…

April 1, 2014 /

It is with heavy heart that I have to announce my retirement from LEGO effective at the end of April. When I started this site back in 2012, I didn’t imagine I would have the amount of readers that I have today. This is why it’s hard to tell everyone I’m leaving.

The reason why I’m leaving LEGO? LEGO has always been a hobby for me but I also have other hobbies, some of which is taking up most of my time right now. I have always tried to keep the readers updated on the latest LEGO news as well as giving everyone some insight of the sets with my reviews. I feel that I cannot keep up anymore with my other hobbies requiring my attention and I don’t want to do articles that are substandard to my usual quality of writing.

Effective at the end of April, I will stop writing about LEGO news but I’ll leave the site up for posterity and maybe once in a while, I’ll do a post. I’ve been contemplating doing this for a while now but I think this is the right decision for me.

What will I do with all my sets? I’ll probably box them all up and store them in the garage and maybe I’ll let my kids have them someday.

I don’t know what the future holds for me with LEGO but I do hope you keep following the Fan Page as well as my Twitter for future updates. I wish everyone happiness with LEGO … Continue

LEGO April 2014 Double VIP Points Now Happening

March 31, 2014 /

LEGO April 2014 Store Calendar

The April 2014 promotions on LEGO Shop@Home are now going and will be available tomorrow morning at LEGO Brand Stores. The biggest thing that will be going on is LEGO VIP members will be getting Double Points for all purchases starting now until April 15. You will be able to earn $5 for every $50 you spend. The free with purchase item will be a LEGO Friends Stephanie’s Bakery Stand (30113) polybag for all LEGO Friends purchases.

Also happening this month is the Helicopter Free Monthly Mini Model Build. On April 19th and 26th, there will be a Marvel Super Heroes Club Meeting which kids will receive a t-shirt featuring classic Electro. This weekend, the LEGO Store in Danbury, CT will have their Grand Opening Celebration. The opening at Fashion Show in Las Vegas, NV will be happening on April 25-27.

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LEGO May 2014 Store Calendar Details

March 31, 2014 /

May 2014 Lego Store Calendar

The May 2014 LEGO Store Calendar is now available and there some very interesting things happening during the month at LEGO Stores and on Shop@Home. It looks like May will be the month to promote LEGO Star Wars products. One of the biggest things happening is the UCS Sandcrawler (75059) will be available May 3rd, just in time for the May the 4th promotion weekend. During that event, the Darth Revan minifigure polybag (5002123) will be available for purchases of $75 or more on Star Wars products.

From May 13 – June 15, you can build a Star Wars starship and choose your side.

From May 19-31, find all the Droids hidden around the LEGO Store and enter to win a LEGO Star Wars set.

The Club Meeting t-shirts will feature Anakin Skywalker.

In non-Star Wars news, the LEGO The Simpsons Series Minifigures (71005) will be available on May 1st.

The Free Monthly Mini Model Build will be a green dragon.

Finally, there will be a VIPs only early access to a new exclusive set starting on May 15th. I have not heard anything about the details of this set at this time. Word has it that the set may be the UCS Tumbler but there’s no confirmation of that. If you heard anything about it or want to speculate on what it is, feel free to leave a comment below.

Update: I’ve got a couple of emails of people mentioning the exclusive may be MINI Cooper as well as a fair-type set. This is … Continue

LEGOLAND California Star Wars Days 2014 Recap

March 31, 2014 /

LEGOLAND California Star Wars Days 2014

This past weekend, I had the opportunity to attend Star Wars Days 2014 at LEGOLAND California. There were many activities held at the park such as the Droid Hunt, the Miniland Scavenger Hunt, and the Fan Gallery. I also ran into a couple of friends there which was cool. The Fan Gallery was ran by Ace over at FBTB and the MOCs were created by local AFOLs including members from LUGOLA and SandLUG. Other things that were cool at Star Wars Days was the replica of Luke’s Landspeeder. Check out all the images I took while I was there below.

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More LEGO Legends of Chima Summer Sets Found

March 30, 2014 /

LEGO Legends of Chima Cragger’s Fire Striker (70135)

Nagyzee on Eurobricks has found a couple more LEGO Legends of Chima summer sets that are store exclusives. Cragger’s Fire Striker (70135) has 3 minifigures including Cragger, Stealthor, and Vornon. The other set is Sir Fangar’s Ice Fortress (70147). This larger set has 5 minifigures: Sir Fangar, Strainor, Voom Voom, Gorzan, and Worriz.

LEGO Legends of Chima Cragger’s Fire Striker (70135)

LEGO Legends of Chima Cragger’s Fire Striker (70135)

LEGO Legends of Chima Cragger’s Fire Striker (70135)

LEGO Legends of Chima Cragger’s Fire Striker (70135)

LEGO Legends of Chima Sir Fangar’s Ice Fortress (70147)

LEGO Legends of Chima Sir Fangar’s Ice Fortress (70147)

LEGO Legends of Chima Sir Fangar’s Ice Fortress (70147)

LEGO Legends of Chima Sir Fangar’s Ice Fortress (70147)

LEGO Legends of Chima Sir Fangar’s Ice Fortress (70147)

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The LEGO Movie: Everything is Awesome Edition Now on Amazon

March 29, 2014 /

The LEGO Movie: Everything is Awesome Edition

Amazon now has the The LEGO Movie: Everything is Awesome Edition Blu-ray available for pre-order for $41.99 and it is eligible for Prime shipping. As you can see from the image above, there are 3 discs, a cool Emmet display case, and the exclusive prologue Vitruvius minifigure. The listing does have a pre-order price guarantee so if the price goes down anything between now and the day of the release, you will get the lowest price.

Update: There is a small price drop to $39.96 to the listing.

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LEGO Star Wars Darth Revan is May the Fourth Promotion Minifigure

March 28, 2014 /

LEGO Star Wars Darth Revan Promo

The Darth Revan (5002123) minifgure polybag that we reported on a few days ago will indeed be the FREE exclusive minifigure for the “May the Fourth” promotion. The offer will only be valid from May 3-5, while supplies last, and you will have to spend $75 or more on LEGO Star Wars products at LEGO Brand Stores and on Shop@Homeicon.

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The LEGO Movie Emmet’s Flying Car Building Event at Toys R Us Again

March 28, 2014 /

If you missed The LEGO Movie building event at Toys R Us stores back in February, then you’re in luck. They are having the same event on Saturday, April 12th from 12-2pm. The event will be building Emmet’s Car which is the same as before. Who doesn’t like free LEGO anyways but make sure you get there at least 30 minutes before the event starts because I guarantee there will be a line going for it.

We have already done a review on the car and you can download the instructions for it here.

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LEGO Star Wars UCS Sandcrawler Listed on Shop@Home for May 3rd Release

March 28, 2014 /

LEGO Star Wars Sandcrawler (75059)

The LEGO Star Wars UCS Sandcrawler (75059) has been listed on Shop@Home for a May 3rd release, just in time for the “May the Fourth” promotion. The set was officially announced earlier this month and it will have 3296 pieces and retail for $299.99. There’s no word yet on what the exclusive minifigure for the promo but the TC-4 or the Darth Revan minifigures have been rumored to be the front runners. We’ll let you know as soon as details become available.

75059 Sandcrawler™

Ages 14+ 3,296 Pieces

US $299.99 – CA $349.99 – DE 299.99€ – UK £249.99 – DK 2,799.00 DKK
*Euro pricing varies by country. Please visit shop.LEGO.com for regional pricing.

Collect a true icon of the classic Star Wars™ universe – the mighty Sandcrawler™!

Recreate unforgettable scenes from Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope with this amazing LEGO® incarnation of the Jawas’ desert-going vehicle, the Sandcrawler™. Turn the knob at the rear and steer the Sandcrawler into position, lower the front ramp and offload the droids using the 2 working cranes. Luke Skywalker™ and his Uncle, Owen Lars, are sure to be impressed with the selection on offer: there’s R2-D2, an R1-series Droid, an R2 unit, R5-D4™, a Treadwell Droid™, Gonk Droid™ and even C-3PO™. When the sale is complete, lift the side panels and top to reveal more great features inside, like the engine, storage bay, cockpit and more. There’s even a speeder bike for when the Jawas need to venture outside. Includes 7 minifigures: Luke Skywalker™, Uncle Owen, C-3PO™

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LEGO Friends Jungle Tree House (41059) Revealed

March 27, 2014 /

LEGO Friends Jungle Tree House (41059)

Nagyzee on Eurobricks has revealed the final set for the LEGO Friends summer wave, the Jungle Tree House (41059). There’s no details of the set but it does show it has Mia as the minidoll and four animals included. Check out the details of the other Jungle Friends sets in our previous post.

LEGO Friends Jungle Tree House (41059)

LEGO Friends Jungle Tree House (41059)

LEGO Friends Jungle Tree House (41059)

LEGO Friends Jungle Tree House (41059)

LEGO Friends Jungle Tree House (41059)

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LEGO Star Wars Darth Revan Minifigure Polybag Found

March 26, 2014 /

LEGO Star Wars Darth Revan Minifigure Polybag

Brickset has posted an image of a new LEGO Star Wars polybag of Darth Revan which was found in the Czech Republic. He was first seen as the main protagonist in the Knights of the Old Republic video game back in 2003, which I’ve played before on the PC. He was a Dark Lord of the Sith and Master to Darth Malak and was in part of the Mandalorian Wars as well as the Jedi Civil War. Brickset notes that Revan could be the exclusive minifigure for the LEGO May the Fourth promotion this year. More details as they become available for this polybag.

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LEGO The Simpsons Series Collectible Minifigures (71005) Official Images

March 26, 2014 /

LEGO The Simpsons Collectible Minifigures (71005)

LEGO has posted the images of The Simpsons Series Collectible Minifigures (71005) on their Facebook Page. The list of minifigures include Maggie, Bart, Lisa, Milhouse Van Houten, Ralph Wiggum, Homer, Itchy, Marge, Ned Flanders, Mr. Burns, Scratchy, Krusty the Clown, Grampa, Chief Wiggum, Nelson Muntz, and Apu Nahasapeemapetion. These minifigures will be available in May for $3.99 each. Each minifigure will have their own unique accessories including:

Maggie – Bear
Bart – Skateboard
Lisa – Saxophone
Milhouse – Biclops comic
Ralph – “I choo-choo-choose you” Valentine’s card
Homer – Donut and remote control
Itchy – Club
Marge – Donut Fancy magazine and purse
Ned – “I love South Paws” cup and toolbox
Mr. Burns – Blinky in a fishbowl and an inanimate carbon rod
Scratchy – Axe
Krusty – Pie
Grampa – Newspaper with the headline “Old man yells at cloud”
Chief Wiggum – Microphone and baton
Nelson – Bat
Apu – Squishee cup

LEGO The Simpsons Series Collectible Minifigures (71005)

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The LEGO Movie Everything is Awesome Edition Blu-Ray Image Update and Price Change

March 25, 2014 /

The LEGO Movie Everything Is Awesome Edition Blu-Ray

Walmart yet again has updated their page for The LEGO Movie Everything is Awesome Edition Blu-Ray but this time the page shows a nice-looking image of the box. If you followed our earlier post, you would’ve seen that the price dropped to $29.96. Unfortunately, Walmart has been finagling with the price of the Blu-Ray and now the price has been upped to $39.96. It seems like they’re not even sure what they want to sell it for. I expect the price to fluctuate even more in the months between now and August.

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The LEGO Movie Everything is Awesome Edition Blu-Ray Price Drop

March 25, 2014 /

The LEGO Movie Blu-Ray Everything Is Awesome Edition

Last week, we reported on The LEGO Movie Everything is Awesome Edition Blu-Ray which includes the exclusive Vitruvius minifigure was found on Walmart’s website. It was listed at $41.38 but today they have discounted it even further to $29.96. I’m not sure what Walmart’s policy is on price drops after you pre-order. If you did pre-order since last week, you can cancel that order and pre-order again with the new price. Amazon also has a similar item listed but there is no price listed or any mentioning of the Vitruvius minifigure at this time. We’ll let you know if there are updates on the listing. The Blu-Ray is slated for release in August.

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BrickLink Announces MOC Shop and Teaser Page

March 24, 2014 /

BrickLink MOC Shop

Earlier this month, BrickLink officially announced that they will be launching the BrickLink MOC Shop in May. It is a place where members can create, share, buy, and sell their MOCs to other members in the community. Builders can upload an image or the LDD file of their MOC for members in the community to like and comment on it and if it gets enough recognition, it becomes a candidate for it to be sold. The design of the MOC will be evaluated for parts availability by sellers. If it is approved, the MOC will be available for purchase as a BrickLink Original. You can read more about the process on the post here. BrickLink has released a teaser page for the MOC Shop (above image). What do you think of this new service and will any of you be selling your MOCs?

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The LEGO Movie MetalBeard’s Rules of the Sea

March 24, 2014 /

The LEGO Movie MetalBeard's Rules of the Sea

In The LEGO Movie, MetalBeard mentioned that the first Rule of the Sea is to never place your rear end on a pirate. I’ve been wondering what the other rules were since they weren’t mentioned in the movie. The LEGO Movie’s Facebook Page has listed the rest of these rules and they are pretty hilarious.

The LEGO Movie MetalBeard's Rules of the Sea

The LEGO Movie MetalBeard's Rules of the Sea

The LEGO Movie MetalBeard's Rules of the Sea

The LEGO Movie MetalBeard's Rules of the Sea

The LEGO Movie MetalBeard's Rules of the Sea

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LEGO Star Wars TC-4 Confirmed as Star Wars Day Volunteer Giveaway

March 24, 2014 /

LEGO Star Wars TC-4 Polybag

FBTB has confirmed that the exclusive minifigure for volunteering and displaying a MOC at this week’s Star Wars Days at LEGOLAND California will indeed be the TC-4 minifigure polybag. This particular minifigure has been rumored to been this year’s LEGO May the 4th promotional giveaway but there’s been no confirmation on that yet.

Star Wars Days features many activities such as the 501st & Rebel Legion Droid Hunt and the Miniland Scavenger Hunt. Also be sure to check out all the MOCs that will be displayed at the Fan Gallery on the Model Shop roof. There’s a very slim chance that I may be there this year but I have to see.

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LEGO Ninjago: Nindroids Announced for Nintendo 3DS/Playstation Vita

March 24, 2014 /

LEGO Ninjago: Nindroids

Today, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment along with TT Games and The LEGO Group announced that there will be a new LEGO video game based on the LEGO Ninjago Rebooted animated series on Cartoon Network. In LEGO Ninjago: Nindroids, players will use their favorite Ninjas to protect New Ninjago City from the Digital Overlord and his army of Nindroids. This new game is a sequel to the LEGO Battles: Ninjago and consists of 30 levels that follow the storyline of animated series. Ninjago: Nindroids is developed by Hellbent Games and will be available this summer exclusively for the Nintendo 3DS and the Playstation Vita. Check out the images of the game as well as the full press release below courtesy of Games Press.

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Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, TT Games and The LEGO Group announce LEGO® NinjagoTM: NindroidsTM for Nintendo 3DS & PlayStation® Vita

Popular LEGO videogame franchise is back with high-kicking action! Become the ultimate Ninja and battle to save Ninjago City against the evil Overlord

London, UK – 24th March, 2014 – Go, LEGO Ninjago, go! Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, TT Games and The LEGO Group today announced the second installment to the highly popular LEGO Ninjago franchise, LEGO ® Ninjago™: Nindroids™ comes to the Nintendo 3DS™ handheld system and PlayStation ® Vita handheld entertainment system this summer. Developed by Hellbent Games in partnership with TT Games, the latest LEGO handheld game delivers a high-kicking action oriented gameplay experience based on the hit LEGO Ninjago TV show and play theme.

“It’s been over two years

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LEGO Futurama “Shut Up and Take My Money” T-Shirt on Ript Apparel

March 23, 2014 /

LEGO Futurama Fry Shut Up and Take My Money

A few months ago, we asked for your help on our Facebook Page to vote for a t-shirt design on Ript Apparel in hopes of having it printed. Well that day has come for the LEGO Futurama “Shut Up and Take My Money” design. It is now available for purchase on Ript Apparel for only $10 for 24 hours. If you’re feeling adventurous, they also have a set of 4 coasters (see below) featuring characters from Futurama as LEGO minifigures including Fry, Leela and Nibbler, Bender, and Doctor Zoidberg.

I’ve mentioned before that Ript is one of my favorite t-shirt sites and the quality of the shirts are excellent. Shipping starts at only $2.98 and they usually ship in two business days. Feel free to use our links above and you’ll be helping support the site to keep it running smoothly.

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LEGO Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2014 Summer Set Official Images

March 23, 2014 /

LEGO Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Karai Bike Escape (79118)

The official images of the 2014 LEGO Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles sets are now available courtesy of Toby Adams on Eurobricks.

Karai Bike Escape (79118) – 88 pcs – $12.99

Pull Leonardo’s skateboard at speed in Karai Bike Escape with motorbike, mutagen canister, explode-function road sign and vending machine.

Hang on tight and recover the mutagen!

Karai has grabbed one of the lost mutagen canisters and is trying to escape on her super-cool motorbike. Attach a rope to the back of the bike with Leonardo and take a thrill-packed skateboard ride through the city streets. Hang on tight as Karai accelera Hang on tight and recover the mutagen!

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Mutation Chamber Unleashed (79119) – 196 pcs – $24.99

Turn humans into mutants in the Mutation Chamber with mutation switch and spinning electrodes. Plus Spider Bytes with huge grabbing claws.

Unleash the mutated Spider Bytez against the Turtles!

Uh-oh, it’s Turtle trouble! Raphael has infiltrated the Kraang’s lab and discovered the Mutation Chamber which can turn humans into mutant creatures. Climb the ladder with Victor, spin the electrodes and knock him into the mutation tank. Turn the knob to Unleash the mutated Spider Bytez against the Turtles!

LEGO Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Mutation Chamber Unleashed (79119)

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T-Rawket Sky Strike (79120) – 286 pcs – $34.99

Stage an epic aerial battle with the T-Rawket featuring ejector seat and pizza shooter versus Kraang Ship with ooze barrel dropper.

Launch a Turtle-powered Sky Strike with the T-Rawket!

Green alert! The Kraang Ship is dropping mutagen bombs all over the city. Take to the skies with Donatello and Michelangelo in

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Benny Stardust vs Brick in the Wall TeeFury T-Shirts Available Today

March 22, 2014 /

TeeFury LEGO T-Shirt Benny Stardust vs. Brick in the Wall

TeeFury is back with two more LEGO-themed t-shirts. One is called “Benny Stardust” by dann matthews which features, of course, Benny combined with David Bowie’s Ziggy Stardust. The other shirt is called “Brick in the Wall” by moysche which is a Pink Floyd/LEGO mash-up. These shirts are available for $11 only for 24 hours. If you purchase these t-shirts using our link above, you’ll be supporting The Brick Fan so we can give you the latest LEGO news and reviews.

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Brickworld Tampa Announced for October

March 22, 2014 /

A few hours ago, Brickworld announced that they have added another city to their list of LEGO events this year, Brickworld Tampa. This new event will be held at the Florida State Fairground on October 25th & 26th. The Greater Florida LUG as well as Orange LUG will be partnering up with Brickworld to run the event in Tampa later this year. Brickworld Chicago is still a few months away in June and Brickworld Fort Wayne will also be in October. More details for Brickworld Tampa will be available in the near future.

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LEGO Friends Character Encyclopedia Preview

March 22, 2014 /

LEGO Friends Character Encyclopedia

As we mentioned last year, there will be a new LEGO Friends Character Encyclopedia coming out this summer from Dorling Kindersley. Like with other DK books such as the Star Wars Visual Dictionary, you will get lots of detailed information of the LEGO Friends sets as well as in-depth facts about the characters of Heartlake City. There is also a minidoll with an exclusive outfit and accessories which hasn’t been revealed yet at this time. In the Character Encyclopedia, you wil learn more about the characters’ favorite things to do, likes and dislikes, as well as some secrets that you may not know about. The book is available for pre-order on Amazon and will be available in June.

Take a trip to Heartlake City and join in on the fun with the LEGO® Friends in the new LEGO® Friends Character Encyclopedia from DK.

Meet Mia, Stephanie, Andrea, Olivia, and Emma-and all the LEGO Friends characters! Find out about their pets, hobbies, vehicles, and favorite places to just hang out. Learn about their likes and dislikes, their cool outfits, and even discover their top secrets!

Featuring tons of images and fascinating facts about the popular LEGO Friends sets and mini-dolls, LEGO Friends Character Encyclopedia also comes with a mini-doll in a new and exclusive outfit and two cool accessories!

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LEGO Star Wars Microfighters TIE Interceptor (75031) Review

March 21, 2014 /

For the fourth set of the LEGO Star Wars Microfighters line, we have the TIE Interceptor (75031). Although the ship was seen only at the climax of Episode VI: Return of the Jedi, it had some impact in the movie, especially when they get Admiral Ackbar to say “It’s a trap!” The set contains 92 pieces and retails for $9.99.

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March LEGO User Group Showcase at Fashion Valley Store

March 21, 2014 /

Fashion Valley LEGO Store Showcase

Spring is here and we’ve have a cool looking new model at the Fashion Valley LEGO Store showcase. This model was created by members of L Gauge which is a group of members in the LEGO Community here in the San Diego area who are working together to create a museum for visitors to see the history of LEGO.

This month’s model at the store is a scene showing minifigures having a fun time at the beach just like what we have here in sunny San Diego. Check out the images below.

Fashion Valley LEGO Store Showcase

Fashion Valley LEGO Store Showcase

Fashion Valley LEGO Store Showcase

Fashion Valley LEGO Store Showcase

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Death of the Faerie Forest by Siercon and Coral

March 21, 2014 /

Faerie Forest

There always comes a time when a LEGO builder has to take down a build that they’ve cherished for a long time. This is what Sean and Steph Mayo, aka Siercon and Coral, has done with their Faerie Forest. Since they are moving soon, it had to be dismantled but it’s also a bittersweet moment. Hopefully we’ll get to see another forest build from them in the future. Check out the death of the Faerie Forest below. Be prepared to shed a tear.

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More The LEGO Movie Blu-Ray Details and Possible Box Art

March 20, 2014 /

The LEGO Movie Blu-Ray Everything Is Awesome Edition

There is a image on NeoGAF of what could be the box art for The LEGO Movie “Everything is Awesome Edition” Blu-Ray. The box shows Emmet on the cover as well as a image of what the exclusive LEGO Vitruvius minifigure looks like. This version of the Blu-Ray also includes DVD, Digital HD Ultraviolet, as well as the bonus 3D version and has tons of extras. This image seems to go along with the information we got yesterday of which version the Blu-Ray the Vitruvius minifig will be in.

Doing some research, Walmart could be the retailer that will be stocking the “Everything is Awesome Edition.” The page lists the Blu-Ray as well as the LEGO Minifigure. The retail price is $45.99 but they have a pre-order for $41.38. Will the price dissuade you from picking up the movie with the minifig?

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Brick Fest Live Groupon

March 19, 2014 /

There is a new Groupon for a LEGO event called Brick Fest Live that will be held in New Jersey in July. Below are the details of the event.

For many, the fascination with LEGO bricks begins in childhood and endures into adulthood. The custom creations and constructions merely increase in size along with the person. Brick Fest Live LEGO Fan Festival provides a venue for LEGO lovers of all sizes to come celebrate their mutual affection, build new creations, and see some truly awesome LEGO sculptures. Visiting vendors also sell custom LEGO accessories, such as science-fiction-style or military-replica weapons suited to a LEGO figure’s grasp.

$27 for one ticket to the Brick Fest Live LEGO Fan Festival with an exclusive mini-figure accessory set from BrickWarriors (up to $42.07 total value, including ticketing fees)

Friday, July 11, from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Friday, July 11, from 4 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Saturday, July 12, from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Saturday, July 12, from 3 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, July 13, from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Sunday, July 13, from 3 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

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The LEGO Movie Blu-Ray Will Include Vitruvius Minifigure

March 19, 2014 /

Brickset has gotten some information regarding the exclusive minifigure that will be included with The LEGO Movie DVD. Someone wrote in to Huw and stated that it will be the young version of Vitruvius that is the exclusive. He will have normal eyes, a grey headband, a printed amulet, and robes. It was also stated that he will only be available in the Collector’s Edition DVD/Blu-Ray/3D/Digital copy off the movie. So far, there is no retailer listing the Blu-Ray with the Vitruvius minifigure but Amazon has a pre-order for the version of the movie that was described.

“A friend of mine just took a survey about the collector’s edition of the LEGO movie, and showed me an image of the package, including the exclusive mini figure. It’s the prologue version of Vitruvious with normal eyes, wearing a grey headband, has a printed amulet and robes. It appears that it’s only included with the collector’s edition that includes DVD, Blu Ray, 3D and digital copy of the movie.”

Update: A user on the Blu-Ray forums pretty much confirms that WB will have a Collector’s Edition called the “Everything is Awesome” edition.

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LEGO Star Wars T-Shirts Giveaway

March 18, 2014 /

Just as we wrapped up a previous contest, we are having another one starting today. We here at The Brick Fan are teaming up with Shirts.com to do a giveaway for two youth-sized LEGO t-shirts. One shirt features Darth Vader as well as the X-Wing and TIE Fighter. The other shirt features the X-Wing and many of the notable characters in the Star Wars franchise (see below). This contest is only open to US residents and it runs until the end of March. Winners will be randomly chosen shortly after using the old trusty Rafflecopter app. Be sure to like and follow Shirts.com for a few more entries and also check out their whole lineup of LEGO T-Shirts they have available. Good luck to everyone who enters!

a Rafflecopter giveaway

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LEGO DC Super Heroes Martian Manhunter Giveaway Winner Announced

March 18, 2014 /

LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes Martian Manhunter (5002126)

If you read my review of the LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes Martian Manhunter (5002126) minifigure a few weeks ago, you would’ve seen that we were doing a giveaway for one of these guys. As we have reported, this minifigure is no longer available for the LEGO Shop@Home promotion for both the US and Canada due to overwhelming demand not even two weeks into the month. We also stated that the Martian Manhunter could still be available in stores and a few people have emailed in saying their stores still had some.

Our giveaway has ended and the lucky person to get the polybag is Zack Thompson whose email entry was the winner. You have 5 business days to contact us on Facebook or email us at [email protected] with your info.

We are working on another giveaway for something totally different so stay tuned!

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LEGO Ghostbusters Firehouse Headquarters MOC by Sergio Herencias

March 17, 2014 /

With the news that a LEGO version of the Ghostbusters Ecto-1 (21108) becoming an official set, many people have took it upon themselves to build their own Firehouse Headquarters to have it ready for when the vehicle is available this summer. Sergio Herencias is one of these people. From inspiration from Dr. Dave Watford and Brent Waller, he has created his version the Firehouse which is a hybrid of both Ghostbusters movies. From the descriptions, the building is 38cm x 33.6cm x 17.5cm and consists of 3467 pieces. The total time it took for him to build was around 20 hours. The floors are removable and it also includes lights from LifeLites. Sergio also has plans to include lights in the Ecto-1 as well. Check out the timelapse video of him building his Ghostbusters Firehouse Headquarters MOC below.

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LEGO The Hobbit Video Game Side Quest Character Pack DLC Revealed

March 17, 2014 /

LEGO The Hobbit Video Game Side Quest Character Pack DLC

Automation Creations on Eurobricks has found an image of a DLC pack for the LEGO The Hobbit Video Game called the “Side Quest Character Pack.” This DLC has four characters including a Dwarf Merchant Lady, Vacation Saruman, Thranduil’s Elk, Girion, a Dwarf Soldier, and a River Troll. After doing some research on this Character Pack, it looks like it’s being offered online at some European online retailers when you pre-order the game. Over here, we have the Good Morning Bilbo Baggins minifigure as the Gamestop pre-order bonus. So far no other retailers have any other bonuses for the game. Thanks to Kevin for the heads up.

Update: There are a couple more DLC packs that were found on the Eurobricks forum. Thanks to Nickk in the comments for the heads up.

First there is one called “The Big Little Character Pack” which has some characters as babies or little people such as Baby Smaug, Baby Gimli, Snow Troll, Spider, Stone Dwarf, and Bandobras “Bullroarer” Took.

LEGO The Hobbit Video Game The Big Little Character Pack DLC

The other DLC is call “The Battle Pack” in which you have some weapons and armor to start off with. These include Jewelled Mithril Armour, Smaug’s Headdress, Dwarf King’s Wig, Buddy-up Gloves, Shadow Sword, Orc Cleaver, Orc Bow, The “Axe”, Smaug’s Feet, Lake-town Boots, and Light Orb Shield.

LEGO The Hobbit The Battle Pack DLC

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LEGO First Kiss by Antonio Toscano

March 16, 2014 /

The First Kiss video by Tatia Pilieva was about twenty strangers were asked to kiss for the first time. People got together even with the awkwardness and the video was very moving.

Antonio Toscano, known for his various stop-motion videos, has done a LEGO version of First Kiss using minifigures. Unlike the original video, there are a few comedic shots in his version as well. Check out Antonio’s video above and if you haven’t seen the original by Tatia, I’ve embedded that one below.

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LEGO CUUSOO The Big Bang Theory Achieves 10,000 Supporters

March 16, 2014 /

Are you a fan of The Big Bang Theory? If so, then you guys may be getting an official LEGO set in the near future. The reason is because The Big Bang Theory collaborative project by Alatariel and GlenBricker has achieved 10,000 supporters on LEGO CUUSOO. If Alatariel’s name sounds familiar, that is because they are the same person who created the Female Minifigure Set which also hit 10,000 supporters back in last June. That project is still being evaluated.

The BBT project represents Sheldon Cooper and Leonard Hofstadter’s living room and also includes the whole gang including Howard, Bernadette, Amy, Penny, and Rajesh with Cinnamon. The living room has various details such as the Green Lantern’s lantern, the Rubik’s cube tissue box, a model of DNA, and a mini LEGO Death Star. The reason that this project has achieved the number of supporters needed is the fan base and because it’s been blogged by a number of high profile sites. Even the official Twitter account of The Big Bang Theory has tweeted about the project.

It now joins the LEGO Bird Project, the Modular Apple Store, the BTTF – Jules Verne Train, as well as the Doctor Who project, which hit 10k two days ago, in the first review stage in early May. Congratulations to Alatariel and GlenBricker for this achievement and it looks to be a very intereesting review in a few months. Believe in magic, you muggles!

Congratulations on 10,000 supporters, Alatariel and GlenBricker!

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The LEGO Movie/Portal T-Shirt on Ript Apparel

March 16, 2014 /

Ript Apparel T-Shirt

Ript Apparel is back with another LEGO-themed t-shirt and this time they have Benny from The LEGO Movie featured. The shirt also features Wheatley from Portal 2. Overall, it’s a neat shirt for fans of both franchises. The shirt is only available for 24 hours so don’t hesitate or you might miss out on it. Every purchase you make will help support The Brick Fan.

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LEGO Seasonal Easter Bunny (40086) Review

March 14, 2014 /

Spring is only a week away that that means Easter is also almost here. Much like LEGO acknowledging Valentine’s Day with the Teddy Bear (40085), they have released a Seasonal Easter Bunny (40086) as well. This set has 106 pieces and also retails for $9.99.

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LEGO Seasonal Easter Bunny (40086)

The build of the Easter Bunny is pretty straight-forward. It is built from the bottom up and there are no real surprises. It has similar arms as the Teddy Bear for it to hold the brick-built carrot. Unlike the bear, the legs do not move at all. The only articulation it has is the arms and the ears.

LEGO Seasonal Easter Bunny (40086)

LEGO Seasonal Easter Bunny (40086) LEGO Seasonal Easter Bunny (40086)

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The Easter Bunny isn’t as cute as the Valentine’s Bear but it’s a neat little set. Plus they go well next to each other. It is now available at LEGO Brand Stores as well as on Shop@Home for a limited time. If you do not know, LEGO only sells these types of sets only a few times in a year to match the season. Once the time has passed, you probably can only find them on the secondary market. So if you’re liking the Easter Bunny, don’t hesitate to pick it up pretty soon.

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LEGO Friends Jungle Rescue Summer Set Images

March 14, 2014 /

British retailer Tesco has publish the box art for a few of the summer wave LEGO Friends jungle rescue sets. They also have provided descriptions of the sets:

LEGO Friends First Aid Jungle Bike (41032)

First Aid Jungle Bike (41032) – 156 pieces – $14.99

Seek out animals and nurse them back to health with the LEGO® Friends First Aid Jungle Bike set.

Help Emma to rescue the monkey trapped in the cave! Hop on the First Aid Jungle Bike with detachable sidecar and race to the scene, before springing into action and clearing the fallen rocks. Use the shovel to shift them out of the way, and then use the medic bag to check the monkey’s health.

Once everyone’s safe you can help the monkey to find a banana to eat, before using the walkie-talkie radio to warn others of the dangerous rockfall!

The LEGO® Friends First Aid Jungle Bike 41032 set includes an Emma Mini-doll figure and a monkey.

LEGO Friends Jungle Falls Rescue (41033)

Jungle Falls Rescue (41033) – 183 pieces – $19.99

Prepare to embark on a wild rescue mission with the Jungle Falls Rescue set from LEGO® Friends!

The beautiful Jungle Falls is home to some truly amazing wildlife. The power of this location shouldn’t be underestimated though, and the rough waters seem to have stranded a tiger. Spring into action and halp Olivia to build a dam, before rescuing the frightened animal.

Once safe, you can all go up to the cliff-top hut and enjoy some tasty drinks and a fresh fruit salad in the company of the friendly chameleon. Later you can

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LEGO Minecraft Microworld: The End (21107) Image Revealed

March 14, 2014 /

The LEGO Minecraft Facebook Page has revealed an image of the newest Microworld set in the line, The End (21107). The set contains two levels of tan pieces which represent the End Stone. There are also some Obsidian pillars on the top level as well as the brick-built Ender Dragon. On the bottom level are a few of the neutral humanoid mobs called Endermen. Like with the previous LEGO Minecrafts sets, The End looks to be modular but is mostly open-faced on the bottom level. There’s no word on the number of pieces but it will be available in the summer. The Minecraft team is also working on minifigure-scale Co-Build set but there hasn’t been any updated information for that set since last year.

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LEGO CUUSOO Doctor Who Achieves 10,000 Supporters

March 13, 2014 /

The Doctor Who project by GlenBricker and Kaminoan is the latest project to achieve 10,000 supporters on LEGO CUUSOO. It’s only been a little over two weeks since LEGO announced that they started accepting Doctor Who theme projects on the site and this project just shot up in the number of supporters.

The project suggests 5 minifigures, K-9, and 3 brick-built Daleks. The set itself would consist of the TARDIS Police Box and the TARDIS Console. Keep in mind that LEGO has given a warning to prioritize the minifigures or they have the liberty to choose from a list of suggested options. No doubt the demand for an official LEGO Doctor Who set is there. Now we just have to wait for the first review period to see if it passes LEGO’s criteria of becoming an official set.

It joins the LEGO Bird Project, the Modular Apple Store, and the BTTF – Jules Verne Train so far as the sets in the running during the first review stage. In a fast-moving surprise, The Big Bang Theory now becomes the highest supported project on CUUSOO. The official LEGO comments will be posted as soon as they become available.

Congratulations on 10,000 supporters, GlenBricker and Kaminoan!

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Congratulations, GlenBricker and Kaminoan on reaching 10,000 supporters on LEGO CUUSOO!

You’ve presented a very nice TARDIS exterior and interior playset, and an assortment of characters from which to choose. We’re looking forward to considering this project in the LEGO Review, but for now excuse us while we go

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The LEGO Movie Master Builder’s Submarine MOC by Imagine Rigney

March 12, 2014 /

"We Can Make a Bat-submarine… (Patent Pending)": LEGO Movie Submarine Side View

Last month, we reported on an image that surfaced of the Master Builder’s Submarine that was created by various characters in The LEGO Movie. The digital design was created by Grant Freckelton and his team using LEGO Digital Designer. In the movie, six characters worked together to create it. In the real world, it took one person to make it and he goes by the name of Imagine Rigney on Flickr. He has recreated the submarine with great accuracy. The sub is only a part of his bigger models as you can see from the images below. The sub is a cutaway design in which the characters witness the fall of Unikitty’s Cloud Cuckoo Land. He notes that while building the model, he found out that many of the elements used in the digital image didn’t exist in some of the colors or no longer exists. A very awesome MOC by Imagine Rigney and truly a representation of The LEGO Movie’s message.

Fall of Cloud Cuckoo Land - Watching It Fall Apart!

Fall of Cloud Cuckoo Land Bird's Eye View

Fall of Cloud Cuckoo Land Underwater View

Fall of Cloud Cuckoo Land

Fall of Cloud Cuckoo Land Right Side Fall of Cloud Cuckoo Land Left Side

"We Can Make a Bat-submarine… (Patent Pending)": LEGO Movie Submarine Front View

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Warner Bros. Hires Chris McKay as Director for The LEGO Movie Sequel

March 12, 2014 /

Warner Bros. now has a new director for The LEGO Movie sequel. Deadline is reporting that Chris McKay will be the one directing the sequel to one of the best grossing animated movies of all-time. If McKay’s name sounds familiar, then you may know that he worked on the very hilarious Robot Chicken series on Adult Swim. He also edited a lot of the animation for The LEGO Movie. McKay will be joining the team of Phil Lord and Chris Miller who will now be producing the second movie as well as the writers, Jared Stern and Michelle Morgan. Deadline also notes that the second movie will be a straight sequel even though the studio was still in talks about the Ninjago movie.

The LEGO Movie has grossed $361 million worldwide in a little over a month in the theaters and is the #1 movie for 2014. The LEGO Movie 2 has a reported release date of May 26, 2017 so the studio has a few years to make the sequel as good, if not better, than the first movie.

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LEGO Star Wars Microfighters Millennium Falcon (75030) Review

March 11, 2014 /

In our third review of the LEGO Star Wars Microfighters sets, we have the Millennium Falcon (75030). The set has 94 pieces and retails for $9.99. The contents of the box includes one instruction booklet and two unnumbered bags.

LEGO Star Wars Microfighters Millennium Falcon (75030) LEGO Star Wars Microfighters Millennium Falcon (75030)

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LEGO The Simpsons / The LEGO Movie Couch Gag

March 11, 2014 /

There’s a new cool LEGO video of The Simpsons couch gag that was created by Brickfilmer MonsieurCaron. This stop-motion video incorporates the LEGO The Simpsons House (71006) as well as various characters from The LEGO Movie. The minute video shows three different gags and is done very well. Check out the video below.

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No More Martian Manhunter Minifigures Available on LEGO Shop@Home

March 11, 2014 /

No More Martian Manhunter Minifigures Available

I’ve gotten a few emails today from people who were ordering from Shop@Home and were trying to get the exclusive LEGO DC Comics Martian Manhunter (5002126) minifigure polybag but were informed that there were no more available. That’s right. There are no more Manhunters available not even two weeks into the promotional period. I’m not that surprised since LEGO fans have been waiting for this guy to get one step closer to completing their Justice League collection. At this time, you can still see the minifigure added to your shopping cart but you will get an email stating there are no more available. Below is that email that people have been getting from S@H about the promo. You may still be able to find one in brand stores but I’d call first to make sure they still have some available. Plus, there is the secondary market such as eBay or Bricklink for you to find these guys. Thanks to Zack and Jimmy for the heads up.

As an eBay Affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

Due to overwhelming demand, the LEGO Shop Martian Manhunter promotion has been ended early for both the US and Canada.

Update: LEGO now lists the Martian Manhunter on the promos page as “Sold Out.”

Update 2: Ace over on FBTB also confirms that he’s also gotten one of these emails.

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LEGO Legends of Chima Season 2 Premieres This Week

March 11, 2014 /

The LEGO Legends of Chima animated TV show is back for season 2 on Cartoon Network this week. One big change is that the show has been moved to Saturday mornings. Below are the names of the episodes courtesy of Toonzone.

At the end of last season, the Dark Tribes were revealed as the ones who has trapped all the Legend Beasts and King Crominus as well as the ones who blocked the Chi falls. Cragger turns good again ands joins the main tribe warriors to the Outlands to save Chima. We can expect to see the new Spider and Scorpion tribes during this season.

Sat Mar 15 – 9:30am – 201 – Into the Outlands
Sat Mar 22 – 9:30am – 202 – A Tangled Web
Sat Mar 29 – 9:30am – 203 – The Legend Thief
Sat Apr 05 – 9:30am – 204 – The Eagle and the Bear

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LEGO Minifigure Wall Mural

March 10, 2014 /

Slow news days gives me a chance to catch up on some emails I’ve received the past few days. A reader named Dan has emailed in about something that he’s been doing for his sons. As an artist, Dan has started a LEGO minifigure mural in their room featuring characters from the Super Heroes line. So far he has posted images of Batman, Superman, Robin, Spider-Man, and the Joker that he has painted on the walls. Just looking at the closeups of the images, the characters look spot on. Dan is also planning on painting an Avengers wall as well as characters from The LEGO Movie. Check out more images below and follow his deviantArt and Pinterest for updates in the near future.

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LEGO Mixels Mix Max Murp Instructions

March 10, 2014 /

For you LEGO Mixels fans, you already know that you can mix and match pieces to create new Mixel character. LEGO has provided a number of instructions for you to create a Mix, Max, or Murp character. If you combine certain Mixels together, you will get a Mix and one character will have more control than the other. If you combine all three characters from a single tribe, you can create a Max. If you combine Mixels that have no synergy with each other, you will get a Murp. This new Mixel will have a unique personality and cannot be controlled. Check out all the characters that you can create on the minisite. Keep in mind that not all the characters listed have instructions but you can get a feel on how to create your own.

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Packaging Design Explanation for LEGO Star Wars UCS Sandcrawler 75059

March 8, 2014 /

LEGO Star Wars Sandcrawler (75059)

The LEGO Marketing department has given an explanation of the Ultimate Collector’s Series seal on the new LEGO Star Wars Sandcrawler (75059).

“The decision has been made to change the packaging for future “LEGO exclusive” Star Wars sets to include the UCS seal and de-link from the core Star Wars packaging. In addition to the packaging change an update has been made to the building instructions. The building instructions will have additional pages detailing the model’s connection to the movie and its development process. Much as the Creator Expert badge differentiates the larger models from the core assortment the goal of this change is to better communicate to builders that these sets represent our biggest building challenge in the LEGO Star Wars theme.”

**Via Brickset**

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LEGO Technic Volvo L350F Wheel Loader (42030) Promo Video & Press Release

March 8, 2014 /

Volvo has released a press release and a video of how The LEGO Group and Volvo teamed up to create the Technic Volvo L350F Wheel Loader (42030). It seems that Eurobricks forum member Johan Sahlström, aka Superkalle who is also a Volvo engineer, had a hand in helping in the design of the set. As we’ve seen before, the L350F was revealed at the 2014 Nuremberg Toy Fair earlier this year.

**Via Eurobricks**

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LEGO The Simpsons Collectible Minifigures (71005) Details

March 8, 2014 /

D'OH!! Simpsons CMF pic

Amazon.uk may have given us a clue of which characters are included in the LEGO The Simpsons Collectible Minifigures (71005).

Woo-hoo! It’s The Simpsons! The LEGO Minifigures series continues with this great collection of 16 of your favorite characters from TV’s longest-running comedy. There’s Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa, and Maggie Simpson, as well as Grampa, Ned Flanders, Ralph Wiggum, Nelson Muntz, Apu Nahasapeemapetilon, Chief Wiggum, Krusty the Clown, Itchy & Scratchy, Mr. Burns and Milhouse. Each The Simpsons minifigure comes in a sealed ‘mystery’ bag with its own special accessories, display plate and collector’s leaflet. Buy a bag, open it up and see which one you get!

One thing to note about the list above is that some of the characters are different from what was reported last year from Nerdly.co.uk. They listed Moe as one of the minifigures but he isn’t on the list above so we’ll have to see which one is correct. I’m guess he won’t be cause of the job that he has as a bartender which isn’t really suitable for children.

**Via Eurobricks**

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LEGO Store Fashion Valley Named Brand Retail Store of the Year 2013

March 8, 2014 /

LEGO Brand Retail Store of the Year 2013 (Fashion Valley, San Diego)

I’ve just gotten news that my local LEGO Store in Fashion Valley (San Diego, CA) has won the LEGO Brand Retail Store of the Year for 2013! LEGO takes in many factors to choose the winner and the surveys we fill out after our purchases do factor into account. It isn’t a surprise that the Fashion Valley store won because the staff there is simply awesome from all the Brick Specialists and to Mike the Store Manager. I hang out there a lot (more often than I should) and I’ve seen first-hand of how the employees take care of their customers from answering questions customers may have to a simple thing like the check out process. If you have a chance to go to this store in Fashion Valley, show your support by congratulating the staff there. They do great work and they truly deserve the award!

LEGO Brand Retail Store of the Year 2013 (Fashion Valley, San Diego)

Here’s Genevieve holding the trophy.

LEGO Brand Retail Store of the Year 2013 (Fashion Valley, San Diego)

Here’s KJ, Michael, and Mario with the award.

LEGO Brand Retail Store of the Year 2013 (Fashion Valley, San Diego)

Here’s a young customer and KJ intensely monitoring the store.

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LEGO Star Wars UCS Sandcrawler (75059) Officially Announced

March 7, 2014 /

LEGO Star Wars Sandcrawler (75059)

As we predicted, the new LEGO Star Wars Sandcrawler (75059) has been revealed at Brick Cascade 2014 in Portland, Oregon. The set is indeed labeled an Ultimate Collector’s Series set. Check out the press release, the designer video, and the official images below.

75059 Sandcrawler™

Ages 14+ 3,296 Pieces

US $299.99 – CA $349.99 – DE 299.99€ – UK £249.99 – DK 2,799.00 DKK
*Euro pricing varies by country. Please visit shop.LEGO.com for regional pricing.

Collect a true icon of the classic Star Wars™ universe – the mighty Sandcrawler™!

Recreate unforgettable scenes from Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope with this amazing LEGO® incarnation of the Jawas’ desert-going vehicle, the Sandcrawler™. Turn the knob at the rear and steer the Sandcrawler into position, lower the front ramp and offload the droids using the 2 working cranes. Luke Skywalker™ and his Uncle, Owen Lars, are sure to be impressed with the selection on offer: there’s R2-D2, an R1-series Droid, an R2 unit, R5-D4™, a Treadwell Droid™, Gonk Droid™ and even C-3PO™. When the sale is complete, lift the side panels and top to reveal more great features inside, like the engine, storage bay, cockpit and more. There’s even a speeder bike for when the Jawas need to venture outside. Includes 7 minifigures: Luke Skywalker™, Uncle Owen, C-3PO™ and 4 Jawas™, plus R2-D2™, R2 unit, an R1-series Droid™, Gonk Droid™, R5-D4™ and a Treadwell Droid™.

Travel the dunes with the LEGO® Star Wars™ Sandcrawler™ with working cranes, detailed interior, 7 minifigures, 5 droids and lots more!

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Bricks by the Bay is Back For the Fifth Straight Year

March 7, 2014 /

It is never too early to talk about LEGO conventions that are upcoming later in the year. Bricks by the Bay is back again this year for their fifth straight year and will be held on August 7-10, 2014. There are some new things happening at the event. One is the increased floor space. There is now over 33,000 square feet of LEGO goodness. There will now be two ballroom spaces for AFOLs and LEGO fans to show off their creations. There is also an extra day for attendees to participate in different events held at the convention. There will be more details of the convention as we get closer to the date. Read more about Bricks by the Bay 2014 in their press release below:

Fifth Annual BRICKS BY THE BAY Convention coming this August

LEGO® builders and fans convention August 7-10, 2014

Northern California-March 2014: It is time to mark calendars for LEGO® artists, enthusiasts, hobbyists, and fans for the Fifth Annual Bricks By the Bay convention coming this summer: August 7-10, 2014. The convention will be hosted at the Santa Clara Convention Center, in Santa Clara, California.

“This year marks a special milestone for Bricks By the Bay,” said Bill Ward, director and president of the organization. “This will be our fifth annual convention. We held our first in April of 2010 and were blown away by the incredible reception, both among LEGO® builders and fans but also the general public.

Bricks By the Bay 2014 has two new features: increased floor space

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LEGO Minecraft Teaser Video

March 7, 2014 /

The LEGO Minecraft team is planning on releasing some details of the next Minecraft set. In the video below, they show something that wants to burst out of a brick and wants people to guess what it is. We do know that the designers have been working on a Co-Build set and have been giving updates on it. Or could it be the revealing of the Microworld: The End (21107) set? Back in January, it was revealed that this set would be joining the current Minecraft sets. The End features bricks called End Stone and mobs called Enderman. This dimension also has a boss mob called the Ender Dragon. We’ll see soon enough what this mysterious trailer is all about in the very near future.

Post by LEGO Minecraft.

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LEGO The Simpsons Collectible Minifigures Teaser Images

March 7, 2014 /

LEGO The Simpsons Collectible Minifigures Ned

There are a couple of teaser images of the LEGO The Simpsons Collectible Minifigures (71005) featuring arms of a couple of the characters. One image shows Ned Flanders holding a cup that says I Heart South Paws which is from his store, The Leftorium. Left-handers unite! The other image shows Homer holding a 1×1 round tile of a sprinked donut. We’ve already seen this image back in January at the 2014 Nuremberg Toy Fair. This version of Homer also has a 1×2 TV remote control. We should start seeing images of the LEGO Collectible Minifigures – The Simpsons Series soon. They will be available in May along with the TV episode on Fox.

LEGO The Simpsons Collectible Minifigures Homer

**Via LEGO Facebook Page**

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LEGO Star Wars Microfighters AAT (75029) Review

March 7, 2014 /

In our next review of the LEGO Star Wars Microfighters sets, we have the AAT (75029). The set contains 95 pieces and like all the other Microfighter sets, it goes for $9.99. The box includes two un-numbered bags and a small instruction booklet.

LEGO Star Wars Microfighters AAT (75029) LEGO Star Wars Microfighters AAT (75029)

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LEGO TMNT Mikey’s Mini-Shellraiser (30271) Polybag Found

March 6, 2014 /

30271 Mikey's Mini-Shellraiser

Ultron32 on Eurobricks has posted an image of a new LEGO Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles polybag that was being sold at their local toy store, Mikey’s Mini-Shellraiser (30271). Not only do you get a Michaelangelo minifigure, you also get a brick-built remote controlled Mini-Shellraiser. There’s no word on how else this 47 piece polybag will be distributed or the price for it.

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A Million and One Pieces LEGO Exhibition

March 6, 2014 /

The Forest Lawn Museum is having a LEGO exhibition from March 8th through Memorial Day, May 26th called A Million and One Pieces. This event is the first solo museum exhibition by David Tracy who worked as an apprentice for renowned LEGO artist Nathan Sawaya. This exhibition features thirty-two pieces of art including sixteen LEGO lamps in a series called Splash of Color, chairs, tables, and also a sculpture of a human head. These pieces range from 2,700 to 26,000 LEGO bricks. Again, the event will be at the Forest Lawn Museum in Glendale, CA. Check out the official press release below:

FOREST LAWN MUSEUM
AT FOREST LAWN—GLENDALE
PRESENTS

A MILLION AND ONE PIECES
By David Tracy
Contemporary Furniture and Sculpture Crafted from LEGO® Bricks

MARCH 8 – MAY 26, 2014
Opening Reception Saturday, March 8, 2014
6 to 8 pm

GLENDALE, CA—Forest Lawn Museum presents A Million and One Pieces, an exhibition of enchanting contemporary furniture and inventive sculptures masterfully hand-crafted from vibrant LEGO® bricks by celebrated up and coming designer David Tracy. On view at Forest Lawn Museum from Saturday, March 8 through Memorial Day, Monday, May 26, 2014, A Million and One Pieces is the first solo museum exhibition for Tracy and features thirty-two pieces that push the boundaries of modern design, utilizing tens of thousands of LEGO® bricks.

The opening reception for A Million and One Pieces will take place Saturday, March 8, 2014 from 6 to 8 pm. The exhibition comes as the LEGO® brand is front and center in

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LEGO The Hobbit Video Game Featuring Ocean’s 11

March 6, 2014 /

LEGO The Hobbit Video Game

IGN has released a new trailer video of LEGO The Hobbit Video Game based on an Ocean’s 11 theme. The crew consists of the Dwarves of Thorin and Company setting out to regain their lost kingdom. A heist if you may. The trailer gives some of the Dwarves nicknames such as The King for Thorin, Oin as The Jumper, Ori as The Shooter, and Kili as The Ladies Man. The nicknames also correspond to some of the abilities the character uses like a slingshot for Ori, and Oin’s ability to jump higher. The game is action-packed and has the usual humor thrown in to lighten the mood. Check out the PC Demo as well as what you can expect to find in the game.

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LEGO Star Wars Visual Dictionary: Updated and Expanded Minifigure Revealed

March 6, 2014 /

LEGO Star Wars Visual Dictionary: Updated and Expanded

DK has just revealed the exclusive minifigure that will be in the LEGO Star Wars Visual Dictionary: Updated and Expanded book on their Facebook Page. It will be Luke Skywalker in his Tatooine outfit. They named him “retro” Luke Skywalker because it is the same yellow-skinned variant that was found in the Landspeeder (7110) set from 1999. This year marks the 15th Anniversary of the LEGO Star Wars theme and DK is acknowledging that. The book is available for pre-order on Amazon and will be available in May.

LEGO Star Wars Visual Dictionary: Updated and Expanded

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More LEGO The Hobbit Video Game Gameplay Details

March 6, 2014 /

LEGO The Hobbit Video Game

The LEGO Video Games blog has given us some gameplay details of the LEGO The Hobbit Video Game. There have been some big improvements while navigating through the game or the HUB as the designers call it. In these HUBs, players can now go inside Hobbit houses, find secret tombs, cellars, and Elven and Dwarven ruins. In these secret areas, you can expect to find some nice hidden treasures. These items can be used to enhance character abilities and also to unlock new quests in a brand new quest chain system.

Another thing you can do in story mode is crafting new items by the way of the Blacksmith. You will have to mine hidden LEGO ores found throughout Middle-earth. Also defeating Orcs, Goblins, and Wargs can also net you some of these loot items and can be used to create a Mithril Weapon. Perfect your Blacksmithing skill and you could even create “perfect” items that glows to show its unparalleled craftsmanship. Check out our video below of the PC Demo.

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Mini Marshmallow Man T-Shirt on Ript Apparel

March 5, 2014 /

Ript Apparel is back with another cool LEGO themed t-shirt. This time it is the Mini Marshmallow Man by Brinkerhoff. Since we’ll be getting the Ghostbusters Ecto-1 as an official LEGO set in the near future, this shirt will go great with it. Like with many other sites that sell t-shirts, it will only be available for 24 hours so act fast. If you use the link above, you’ll be supporting The Brick Fan.

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Doctor Who Project on LEGO CUUSOO Already Surpassed 5,000 Supporters

March 5, 2014 /

It’s only been a week since LEGO CUUSOO announced that they would start accepting Doctor Who projects and so far there have been many projects listed but one of them is leading the pack. That one is created by GlenBricker in collaboration with Kaminoan and is simply named Doctor Who. The project suggests 5-7 minifigures, K-9, and 3 brick-built Daleks with the TARDIS and the console. Currently as of this writing, it already has quickly amassed 6,980 supporters so we know that the demand is there for an official set. CUUSOO has also sent out their official comments for passing 5,000 supporters. Since there are so many Doctor Who projects listed, we can’t feature them all but be sure to check out all the ones listed and spread the word about them. Maybe yours will be the next one reaching 5,000 supporters and on your way to getting 10,000.

Congratulations on 5,000+ Supporters!

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That pretty blue police box does more than just police boxing. It’s a time machine. Don’t believe me? Just look at how quickly this project reached 5,000 supporters! Aside from the beautiful TARDIS this project offers Minifigures, a K-9 and brick build Daleks. We think it is safe to say that the essence of Doctor Who is captured in the awesome project.

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LEGO Store March 2014 Mini Monthly Build Event & 40096 Review

March 5, 2014 /

LEGO March 2014 Mini Monthly Build Event

Yesterday was the March 2014 Mini Monthly Build event at my local LEGO Store (Fashion Valley, San Diego) and as usual, the place was packed with parents and kids building the Spring Tree (40096) set. It may seem from the images that the store was bombarded by families and customers but the staff on the floor had it all under control. I didn’t stay for the whole event but it looked like everything went smoothly.

LEGO March 2014 Mini Monthly Build Event

This month’s mini build was a 62 piece Spring Tree. It’s a simple built tree with eyes and a blue jay sitting on top. The piece count may be misleading since the build is made up of a lot of small pieces. It does come with some nice tan arch pieces but it looks off because the rest of the tree trunk is brown. The base is created with two 2×4 lime plates instead of a single 4×4 plate. I also didn’t understand the purpose of the eyes. Overall, it is just a tree with some wacky designs that kids can enjoy.

LEGO March 2014 Mini Monthly Build Spring Tree (40096) LEGO March 2014 Mini Monthly Build Spring Tree (40096)

LEGO March 2014 Mini Monthly Build Spring Tree (40096)

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LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes Martian Manhunter Minifigure (5002126) Review

March 4, 2014 /

During the month of March, LEGO Stores and Shop@Home is offering a minifigure polybag that I’m sure many people will be wanting to get their hands on, the DC Comics Super Heroes Martian Manhunter (5002126) polybag.

LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes Martian Manhunter (5002126) LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes Martian Manhunter (5002126)

Martian Manhunter, aka J’onn J’onzz, is based off The New 52 version. He has a green head with red eyes and black surrounding them to show the depth of the eyes. He has a green torso with red straps going across the chest. Around his shoulders area is a blue collar from the cape. The legs are mostly blue with some red printing for part of his tunic.

Overall, the Martian Manhunter is a really good minifigure and is a great addition for fans of the Justice League of America. If you were lucky to get the Green Lantern from the 2011 San Diego Comic Con, then you have the potential to get all of the original members of the JLA with the release of the Flash this year. If you’re like the majority of us who don’t have Mr. Hal Jordan, you just have to wait for him to be released in an official set. For the meantime, at least we’re one step closer to a full JLA.

To get the Martian Manhunter, you will need to spend $75 at LEGO Stores or on Shop@Home but for 1 lucky winner, you can get it for free! All you have to do is to enter our giveaway on the Rafflecopter app below. The giveaway will end on March 15th.

LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes Martian Manhunter (5002126) LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes Martian Manhunter (5002126) LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes Martian Manhunter (5002126)

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LEGO The Hobbit PC Game Demo Video

March 4, 2014 /

LEGO The Hobbit Video Game

As we reported yesterday, the LEGO The Hobbit Video Game PC demo is now available for download. I’ve played through the demo and have recorded it for you to take a look. The demo takes place below The Misty Mountains where the company of Dwarves are captured by the Goblin King. The point is to find a way to escape. If you want to try out the demo yourself, you can download it here. The game will be available next month.

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Bechtel’s LEGO Tunnel Boring Machine

March 4, 2014 /

To celebrate Bechtel’s involvement in the First LEGO League, they have commissioned UK LEGO Certified Professional Bright Bricks to create a replica of a tunnel boring machine. The 2-meter long model consists of 50,000 bricks and was created with the help of Bechtel’s engineers. The miniature model shows all the working components of a real tunnel boring machine. It is of 1/20 scale and took a 3-man team 25 days to finish. Check out the video below:

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Brick Fans Could Be Printing Their Own LEGO Bricks in the Future

March 3, 2014 /

There was an interesting report earlier today by Time that The LEGO Group could be considering 3D printing as a business strategy. Could we be able to print our own bricks and minifigures in the future? The article states that LEGO is looking at ways to adapt to an age where things are going digital. Although LEGO does have an online presence, they want to grow that presence and they believe that 3D printing may be the way to go.

John Goodwin, LEGO’s CFO, states, “3-D printing is a fascinating development and certainly opens up a lot of new avenues. We are looking very intently at it and monitoring it, looking at what potential opportunities there are for consumers.”

Last week at The LEGO Group’s 2013 annual report, CEO Jørgen Vig Knudstorp stated in the press conference that LEGO wants to leverage digitalisation and 3D printing could be another way how the company could achieve that goal. Finally Mads Nipper, LEGO’s Chief Marketing Officer, notes 3D printing “might be an exciting opportunity to print your own bricks.” What do you think of the idea of creating your own bricks using 3D technology?

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LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes The Batman Tumbler (30300) Polybag Review

March 3, 2014 /

A few weeks ago, we reported that the new LEGO DC Comicss Super Heroes The Batman Tumbler (30300) polybag had started showing up at Target stores. Ever since then, I’ve been looking around the stores here with no avail until today. I found just hanging around by its lonesome self and gave it a new home. The polybag consists of 57 pieces and retails for $3.99. The price per ratio is exceptionally good for this set coming in at $0.07/piece.

LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes The Batman Tumbler (30300) Polybag LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes The Batman Tumbler (30300) Polybag

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New LEGOLAND Set (40115) Found

March 3, 2014 /

LEGO LEGOLAND Entrance with Family (40115)

Brickset’s database update has yielded a cool little set that you may start to find at LEGOLAND parks in the near future. This new set shows a family in miniland scale at the entrance of the park. One of the kids is dressed up in a Castle theme outfit while the other is in a fairy outfit. After looking at the instructions, there are 320 pieces used to build the set. There’s no word on the price for this LEGOLAND Entrance with Family (40115) set as of this time. It looks like it’s time to make a trip to LEGOLAND California for me!

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The LEGO Movie The Emmet Awards Double Decker Contest

March 3, 2014 /

The LEGO Movie The Emmet Awards

The second part of The LEGO Movie The Emmet Awards contest is now available for kids to enter. The contest that started today is called the “Double Decker Contest” and you have to build something useful. Then you have to build something else that is useful and combine the two to create something double useful. Upload your image and you’re entered. Only kids under the age of 18 are qualified to enter. Remember the winner of this contest will go up against other contest winners throughout the event.

Contest #2 (March): The Double Decker Award. – Can you take something around you, stack it up and make it double awesome using LEGO bricks and your creativity?

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LEGO The Hobbit Video Game Demo Now Available

March 3, 2014 /

LEGO The Hobbit Video Game

If you want to try out the new LEGO The Hobbit Video Game, now you can. LEGO and TT Games has released the demo for it and you can play through one of the levels.

Whilst traversing High Pass over The Misty Mountains, Thorin Oakenshield and his company of Dwarves accidentally set up camp on top of a secret entranceway in to Goblin Town.

The player is tasked with battling the Goblin King and then navigating the perilous gangways and boardwalks of Goblin Town in a frenzied escape!

The demo is 550 MB and will only work for Windows 8, 7, XP, and Vista. The file is not compatible for the Mac. Head over to the download page to get your copy of the demo. We’ll have a video review up of the demo later today.

Remember that Gamestop has a bonus exclusive Good Morning Bilbo Baggins minifigure when you pre-order the game. The game will be available on April 8th.

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LEGO Star Wars Microfighters Clone Turbo Tank (75028) Review

March 2, 2014 /

When the images of the new LEGO Star Wars Microfighters first came out last year for this current wave, I was a thousand times more excited for these set than the regular system sets. These Microfighters are miniature models, aka chibi-style, of their regular counterparts. These new sets have also replaced the Planets sets.

The first Microfighters set that we have for review is the Clone Turbo Tank (75028). The set has 96 pieces and retails for $9.99. The contents of the box includes a small instruction booklet, two unnumbered bags, and two loose 1×10 black Technic brick with holes.

LEGO Star Wars Microfighters Clone Turbo Tank (75028) LEGO Star Wars Microfighters Clone Turbo Tank (75028)

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Preview of LEGO Star Wars: The Visual Dictionary: Updated and Expanded

March 2, 2014 /

LEGO Star Wars: The Visual Dictionary: Updated and Expanded

Earlier today, an image of the new LEGO Star Wars Sandcrawler (75059) was presumably found in the new LEGO Star Wars: The Visual Dictionary: Updated and Expanded. The previous version of the book was released in 2009 and this updated Dictionary will have 48 additional pages to include all the sets that have been released in the past 5 five years such as last year’s Ewok Village (10236), the new Microfighters sets from this year, and the Sandrawler as mentioned above.

The book also has updated their “Beyond the Bricks” chapter where it behind-the-scenes on how the sets are made by the designers. As with many other LEGO books by DK, there will also be an exclusive minifigure included. It hasn’t been revealed of who it will be. DK has noted they will reveal who it will be very soon. It has been rumored that it will be another variant of Luke Skywalker. If you’re a fan of the previous LEGO Star Wars Visual Dictionary, you’ll surely be a fan of this version as well. Amazon is currently taking pre-orders for the book and it will be available in May.

LEGO Star Wars: The Visual Dictionary: Updated and Expanded

LEGO Star Wars: The Visual Dictionary: Updated and Expanded

LEGO Star Wars: The Visual Dictionary: Updated and Expanded

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The LEGO Movie Combine & Build Instructions

March 1, 2014 /

LEGO Create & Combine Ice Cream Cruiser

The LEGO Movie minisite has been updated with a new section called Create & Combine in which they provide downloadable instructions for some really cool looking builds. Provided that you have the correct sets, you will be able to build these new vehicles. The last build is Emmet’s Dimensional Portal Machine and LEGO has only provided the pieces to create it. There’s nothing to combine on that build. These instructions give builders an inspiration to combine other sets they may have to create something unique.

The above image is called the Ice Cream Cruiser and it combines the Master Builder Academy Level – Space Designer (20200) and The LEGO Movie Ice Cream Machine (70804).

LEGO Create & Combine Thermo-Bolt Fire Flyer

Thermo-Bolt Fire Flyer

LEGO City Airport Fire Truck (60061) + Ninjago Kai Fighter (70721).

LEGO Create & Combine Raptor Rally Bike

Raptor Rally Bike

LEGO Creator Turbo Quad (31022) + Legends of Chima Eagle Legend Beast (70124)

LEGO Create & Combine Lion Claw Mark VII

Lion Claw Mark VII

LEGO Creator Sunset Speeder (31017) + Legends of Chima Lion Legend Beast (70123)

LEGO Create & Combine Hydro-Turbo Sky Ray

Hydro-Turbo Sky Ray

LEGO City Tow Truck (60056) + Ninjago Thunder Raider (70723)

LEGO Create & Combine Dimensional Portal Machine

Dimensional Portal Machine

**Thanks to Michael for the heads up.**

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Brick Cascade 2014 Happening Next Week

March 1, 2014 /

Next week, the Brick Cascade 2014 LEGO convention will be happening in Portland, OR. The event will be held at the Oregon Convention Center from March 6-9 and visitors can see many MOCs from very talented builders such as Alice Finch and Lino Martins. The AFOL days will be held the first two days and the public expo begins on Saturday. There are also a number of vendors where you can purchase LEGO related items like t-shirts, parts, and sets. Tickets are $8 per person or $28 for a family of 4. The first 1,000 kids to enter the doors will get a FREE LEGO minifigure. There will also be raffles held throughout the event for brick grab bags. If you’re in the Portland area next week, feel free to drop by and check out what Brick Cascade has to offer!

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First Image of the New LEGO Star Wars Sandcrawler (75059)

March 1, 2014 /

sand

Flickr user kjavis88 has posted the first image of the new LEGO Star Wars Sandcrawler (75059). The image appears that it’s from the LEGO Star Wars: The Visual Dictionary: Updated and Expanded that is supposed to come out in May. The new Sandcrawler has lots of plates usage and also includes Uncle Owen Lars and at least three Jawas minifigures. Other things the Sandcrawler has are LEGO Technic treads, a magnetic winch, and a Jawa hoversled. It has been rumored that this new set would be revealed at Brick Cascade 2014 and would be the exclusive for LEGO’s May the 4th promotion. Other reports show that the Sandcrawler would go for $349.99. Now we just have to wait for the official images of the set. This also makes me wonder what other new things are updated in the new LEGO Star Wars: The Visual Dictionary.

**Via Eurobricks**

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LEGO Disney Princess Rapunzel’s Market Visit (30116) Polybag Found at Walmart

February 28, 2014 /

LEGO Disney Princess Rapunzel's Market Visit (30116) Polybag

For you polybag hunters, you’ll be glad to know that the LEGO Disney Princess Rapunzel’s Market Visit (30116) polybag has been found at Walmart stores by our friend Joe Meno for $3.99 each. The polybag consists of 37 pieces and includes the Rapunzel mini-doll from Tangled. The set also has a market stand that sells flowers and a croissant. Some stores may or may not have these polybags so your mileage may vary. Thanks to Joe for the update.

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March 2014 LEGO Store and Shop@Home Promotions Now Available

February 28, 2014 /

LEGO DC Universe/Comics Martian Manhunter

It is now March 1st on the east coast and that means that the new promotions at LEGO Stores and on Shop@Home have now started. The main exclusive for this month is the LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes Martian Manhunter minifigure that is given away for purchases of $75 or more. Also, all of the new sets from various themes are now available such as Star Wars and Super Heroes. Also, The LEGO Movie MetalBeard’s Sea Cow (70810) is now available for individuals who are not VIP Members. Check out what LEGO has to offer in the calendar below.

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Doctor Who Galore on LEGO CUUSOO

February 28, 2014 /

A few days ago, we reported that LEGO CUUSOO has changed their License Conflicts and Resolutions and have begun accepting projects based on Doctor Who. Whovians who are also fans of LEGO can now rejoice as it may seem that there could be an official Doctor Who set released sometime in the future. Since the announcement, there have been a myriad of projects that have already been submitted to CUUSOO. Check out all the projects and show your support if you like what you see. If you also have an idea that could be worthy of the number of supporters needed, then feel free to submit your project and perhaps your idea could be the one that gets to 10,000 supporters first!

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Mattel Agrees to Purchase Mega Brands Inc for $460 Million

February 28, 2014 /

Reuters is reporting that Mattel Inc., the world’s number 1 toymaker, has agreed to purchase Mega Brands Inc. for around $460 million. Mega Brands, who makes Mega Bloks, has been trying to compete in the in the construction toys segment for many years but has dominated by The LEGO Group. Mattel hopes this acquisition can help the brand better compete in the building blocks industry. They already create a number of different types of toys and may have more licences at their disposal. A couple of things that LEGO has an advantage on is quality and consumer loyalty which is why they are the world’s leading construction toy manufacturer. What impact do you think this acquisition of Mega Brands Inc. by Mattel has on The LEGO Group in the future?

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LEGO April 2014 Store Calendar Details

February 27, 2014 /

LEGO April 2014 Calendar

Images of the LEGO April 2014 store is now available and there are some cool stuff happening throughout the month. Here’s a list of some of the notable things that is going on in April.

  • LEGO Double VIP Points is back from April 1-15. You can earn $5 for every $50 you spend.
  • Free Stephanie’s Bakery Stand (30113) polybag with any LEOO Friends purchase. This offer is valid from April 1-20, while supplies last.
  • The Monthly Mini Model Build on Tuesday, April 1st is a pretty nice looking helicopter.
  • From April 7-30, visit your local LEGO Store and you can take a picture with LEGO Marvel Super Heroes. Share your photo using #LEGOStore to receive a Marvel Super Heroes poster.
  • On April 17, there will be a LEGO Minifigure Speed Build Challenge at the LEGO Store. The fastest builder can win a Build a Minifigure 3 Pack.
  • Also listed on the calendar is Philly Brick Fest. We’ve been helping promote the event and it will be happening on April 26-27.
  • There are a couple of LEGO Store openings during the month. On April 4-6, celebrate the grand opening at Danbury Fair in Connecticut. On April 25-27, the Fashion Show Mall in Las Vegas will also be holding an opening.
  • There are also two LEGO Club Meetings during the month which hasn’t happened before for the Super Heroes line. This time it will feature LEGO Marvel Super Heroes on the 19th and on the 26th. Kids can get a cool classic Electro t-shirt when they attend.
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LEGO Legends of Chima Online Now Available on iOS

February 27, 2014 /

Back in August of last year, the LEGO Legends of Chima Online game hit the beta stage and players could sign up to try out the game. The game is a free action adventure MMO where you can team up with friends to defend the world of Chima. The browser-based game was available to play on Windows or Mac but Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment today has announced that the game is now available for Apple iOS devices including iPad, iPhone, and iTouch on iTunes.

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, the LEGO Group and WB Games Montréal Makes the Popular World of LEGO® Legends of CHIMA™ Online Available for iOS

Online PC and Mac Game Now Playable on the iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch Devices; Young Warriors Can Now Play Together and Partake in Epic Battles Across All Platforms

BURBANK, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The battle for CHI builds on in the world of CHIMA™! Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, The LEGO Group and WB Games Montréal today announced the launch of LEGO® Legends of CHIMA™ Online for the iPad, iPhone and iPod touch devices, playable with a WiFi connection. LEGO Legends of CHIMA Online, already available for Windows PC and Mac, is an immersive and interactive free to play online game that extends and complements the popular LEGO Legends of CHIMA universe of products, including construction sets, vehicles, TV shows and more! The online game officially moved out of Beta last month with game enhancements and new features including parent accounts and chat, and this enhanced experience is now

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The LEGO Group 2013 Annual Report Results

February 27, 2014 /

The LEGO Group has completed their 2013 Annual Report with CEO Jørgen Vig Knudstorp sharing details about the company’s growth last year. The LEGO Group had its 9th straight year of organic growth and increased their sales by 11% which outpreformed the traditional toy market. The overall revenue by the company has quadrupled over the past 10 years. LEGO has seen main growth in Poland, Germany, and China which in turn helped their sales numbers. Legends of Chima was one of the best selling themes for LEGO last year and the Friends theme was one of the top 5 themes. LEGO City, Star Wars, and DUPLO rounded out the top 5 themes of 2013. The Friends line also seen double digit growth along with some of the core themes including City, Creator, DUPLO, and Technic. With all of the various sets that LEGO releases every year, the company is meticulous in following industry standards and as a result, there have been no product recalls for the 4th straight year.

LEGO has also invested in themselves including DKK 2.6 billion in facilities in Mexico, Czech Republic, Hungary, and China. More facilities equal more responsibilities and The LEGO Group has enrolled in the WWF Climate Savers program in which they are 1st in the industry. They have improved energy efficiency by 30% since 2009 and employee injuries have reduced by 40% since 2009. The LEGO Group also added 1,355 employees last year due to it’s growth and is one of the company’s largest annual employee increases in history.… Continue

More Images of LEGO Mixels Series 2 & Series 3

February 26, 2014 /

LEGO Mixels Series 2

There are now some more Series 2 and Series 3 images and details of the very popular LEGO Mixels characters courtesy of Figures.com. The Series 2 tribes consist of the Frosticons (blue): Slumbo (41509) Lunk (41510) Flurr (41511), the Fang Gang (brown): Chomly (41512) Gobba (41513) Jawg (41514), and the Flexers (orange): Kraw (41515) Tentro (41516) Balk (41516). The Series 2 Mixels will be available in June.

The Frosticons hail from the frozen crystalline shells of dead volcanoes.

The Fang Gang live on a farm where they grow food to satisfy their massive appetites.

The Flexers live in the Rubberlands, defending their land from the Nixels.

Series 3 of the Mixels consist of the Glorp Corp (green): Glomp (41518) Glurt (41519) Torts (41520), the Spikels (tan): Footi (41521) Scorpi (41522) Hoogi (41523), and the Wiztastics (purple): Mesmo (41524) Magnifo (41525) Wizwuz (41526). Series 3 will be available in September.

The Glorp Corp is a gooey tribe of thrill-seekers and swamp-dwellers.

Spikels are a fun-loving tribe.

The Wiztastics tribe is a traveling magic troupe known for putting on spectacular shows.

LEGO Mixels Series 3

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LEGO Star Wars Rebels The Ghost (75053) Product Image Found

February 26, 2014 /

LEGO Star Wars Rebels The Ghost (75053)

There is now an official product image of the new LEGO Star Wars Rebels The Ghost (75053). The image below came through my Facebook feed but didn’t attribute a source. I’ve also checked the normal news sites but nothing was found for that particular image either. You can see a clearer image of the ship as well as the minifigures including Zeb Orrelios, Hera Syndulla, and Kanan Jarrus, and a Storm Trooper. Nothing much new but at least there’s another image of The Ghost. The set contains 929 pieces and will retail for $89.99. It will be available in August along with the other sets from the summer wave.

Pilot The Ghost with 2 cockpits, 360-degree rotating gun turret, spring-loaded shooters, detachable escape pods, Holocron and more.

Join the Rebel heroes aboard The Ghost!

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 Join the Rebel heroes aboard The Ghost!

LEGO Star Wars Rebels The Ghost (75053)

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LEGO CUUSOO Back to the Future Projects Featuring Orion Pax

February 26, 2014 /

In light of Team BTTF’s Jules Verne Train getting 10,000 supporters on their project, there is another creator on LEGO CUUSOO who also has some Back to the Future projects hoping to achieve what Team BTTF has done three times already and that person is Orion Pax, aka Alex Jones. If you’re fans of LEGO MOCs, you may have heard of Orion’s name since we’ve featured him on the site a few times before. On CUUSOO, he has listed a number of projects themed with “2015” which is the 30th anniversary of the first Back to the Future movie.

One of those projects is the Nike MAG that Marty wore in the second film. These particular shoes are confirmed to be re-released by Nike next year with power laces. Orion’s other BTTF projects include various buildings from Back to the Future II such as the Cafe 80s, the cinema showing Jaws 19, the Texaco station, and the iconic Hill Valley Courthouse.

Go check out these projects and support them if you like what you see. Also remember that Team BTTF also has some other neat projects that you can support as well. Overall, it’s cool to see that many fans are embracing the fact that a renowned movie like Back to the Future will be reaching its 30th anniversary and are creating things that bring back memories of when we first saw the movie and hopes that fans like us can actually have one of these sets in our hands.

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The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug Blu-Ray Now Available For Pre-Order

February 26, 2014 /

The Hobbit The Desolation of Smaug - LEGO Legolas Polybag

You can now pre-order The Blu-Ray/DVD/Digital HD UltraViolet Combo Pack for The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug online at Target for $25.99. This Combo Pack also includes the Legolas Greenleaf (30215) LEGO polybag that we first saw a few months ago. The polybag has 33 pieces and includes the same Legolas minifigure as in Escape from Mirkwood Spiders (79001) but it also has a flick-fire ballista and a target to shoot at. The Blu-Ray will be released on April 8th.

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LEGO CUUSOO BTTF – Jules Verne Train Achieves 10,000 Supporters

February 26, 2014 /

The BTTF – Jules Verne Train by Team BTTF becomes the latest project to achieve 10,000 supporters on LEGO CUUSOO. It now joins the LEGO Bird Project and the Modular Apple Store in the review stage on May 5th. Coincidentally, Jules Verne is also the first train-type project to get 10,000 supporters. The Train was seen at the very end of Back to the Future III when Doc Brown along with his family, Clara, Jules, and Verne, comes back from the Old West to visit Marty and Jennifer.

The Jules Verne Train is now the third project by Team BTTF to achieve this feat along with their DeLorean-Time-Machine (21103) as well as the UCS DeLorean Time Machine. By getting the required amount of supporters on this project shows that LEGO fans, especially AFOLs, appreciate projects that are based on things we are familiar with and all grew up with such as the Back to the Future movies.

Congratulations yet again to Team BTTF for reaching their goal! The Invisible Hand now becomes the highest supported project on CUUSOO.

Congratulations on 10,000 supporters, m.togami!

2014.02.28

Congratulations on reaching 10,000 supporters for yet another fantastic Back to the Future model. This train engine is beautifully built and has so much character. It really captures what must be the second most iconic vehicle from the Back to the Future trilogy.

We now officially advance this project to the Review phase.

What happens now?
This project moves from the Idea stage to the Review stage. A “LEGO Review Board”

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LEGO CUUSOO Now Accepting Doctor Who Projects

February 25, 2014 /

LEGO CUUSOO has updated the License Conflicts and Resolutions section of their Knowledge Base and something interesting has surfaced. Before today, projects on CUUSOO that were based on Doctor Who themes may have been turned down or rejected due it having conflict with other companies who had the license to produce Doctor Who products such as Character Building. We can now report that LEGO CUUSOO now welcomes projects based on Doctor Who which probably means that Character Building does not have the license anymore. Does this also mean that we could maybe possibly see Doctor Who sets in the future? Who knows but at least people can now submit projects based on the very popular TV show and can hope that it will pass the review stage to become an official CUUSOO set!

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New LEGO Hero Factory Polybag Mini-Mech (40116) Polybag Found

February 25, 2014 /

LEGO Hero Factory Hero Mini-Model (40116)

Coming out of Brickset’s database, there is a new LEGO Hero Factory Invasion From Below polybag that will be coming out in the near future, a Mini-Mech (40116). This 31 piece polybag features Natalie Breez from the Alpha Team riding a small mech wielding two swords. These new minifigures for Hero Factory were introduced this year’s winter wave sets. There’s no word yet on how this polybag will be distributed.

**Via neoape**

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LEGO The Hobbit Video Game New Gameplay Footage

February 25, 2014 /

LEGO The Hobbit Video Game

There is now some new gameplay footage of the new LEGO The Hobbit Video Game courtesy of Outside Xbox. The game features 16 levels of scenes from the first two movies of The Hobbit Trilogy, An unexpected Journey and The Desolation of Smaug. This gameplay video shows a scene from The Goblin King Battle. The game also includes the Instruction Build minigame that was first introduced in The LEGO Movie Video Game. The video also notes there will be 80 character to unlock throughout the game.

The LEGO The Hobbit Video Game will be available on April 8th and if you pre-order the game at Gamestop, you will get an exclusive Good Morning Bilbo Baggins minifigure. Check out the gameplay video below.

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LEGO Non-Stop Trailer by Brotherhood Workshop

February 24, 2014 /

As we all know, guys over at Brotherhood Workshop makes some pretty awesome stop-motion videos. Recently, they have released a new video featuring a LEGO trailer of the movie Non-Stop starring Liam Neeson and Julianne Moore which hits theaters on February 28. Check out the trailer below as well as a split-screen version and a behind the scenes version.

Global action star Liam Neeson stars in Non-Stop, a suspense thriller played out at 40,000 feet in the air. During a transatlantic flight from New York City to London, U.S. Air Marshal Bill Marks (Neeson) receives a series of cryptic text messages demanding that he instruct the airline to transfer $150 million into an off-shore account. Until he secures the money, a passenger on his flight will be killed every 20 minutes.

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The LEGO Group Looking To Replace ABS Plastic by 2030

February 24, 2014 /

A few days ago, Plastics News has reported that The LEGO Group has started their search to find a new sustainable resin to replace the existing ABS the company currently uses for their bricks by 2030. LEGO Senior Project Manager states, “I need to find a material that is just as good as this one. I need to find a material that will be just as good in 50 years, because these are passed down from generation to generation.”

Currently, the company has been testing bricks with an impact modified polylactic acid but this new test is not as promising yet. The issue with it is that a few weeks after molding, the bricks do not stay together as good as the traditional process does. One of the ways that LEGO measures the quality of the bricks is by testing the “clutch power.” A reason why these new bricks are failing the standards is because the machines that test the bricks are not compatible with the new materials.

LEGO uses more than 6,000 tons of plastic every year with 70% of the materials being Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) and it now wants to be more efficient in using the new materials which should benefit the company financially and environmentally.

Check out more details on what LEGO is planning to do in the near future in the article. Also, if you haven’t watched National Geographic’s Mega Factories episode of LEGO before, I highly recommend watching it below. Although the video is fairly old now, it’s still … Continue

LEGO Minifigure Graduation Set Found

February 24, 2014 /

Graduation set

Flickr user AC Pin has found a new Graduation Set at their local LEGO Store. This new set is similar to the current Minifigure Birthday Set (850791) and Wedding Favor Set (853340) with a baseplate, a banner, a minifigure-scale arch, and stickers. The Graduation Set contains one minifigure wearing a graduation gown and cop standing at the podium. He looks similar to the Graduate minifigure from the Series 5 Collectible Minifigures. The arch shows some books and caps thrown in the air. The set contains 30 pieces but there was no mention of the price. I’m assuming it will have the same price as the other minifigure sets at $9.99 each. This set is perfect for people who are graduating this spring as well as in the future.

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