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The LEGO Movie: The Essential Guide Giveaway Winner Announced

February 23, 2014 /

Recently, we did a review of The LEGO Movie: The Essential Guide and we also had a copy to giveaway to one lucky individual. We had over 500 entries and using Rafflecopter’s random winner generator, the winner chosen is:

#319 Ryan Howerter

Send us a message on our Facebook Page or send us an email with your mailing address. If we don’t hear back in three (3) business days, we will choose another recipient.

a Rafflecopter giveaway

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LEGO City Arctic Polybag Found

February 22, 2014 /

LEGO City Arctic Polybag

Just2good on Eurobricks is reporting that German retailer Dingsa Online Store has a new LEGO City Arctic polybag in their store. There’s no details of the set but it looks to be a ski-plane type of vehicle. Not a very long post but at least we know there’s another set coming out for the Arctic sub-theme.

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LEGO Ghostbusters HQ Instructions by Brent Waller

February 21, 2014 /

It has been announced that Brent Waller’s Ghostbusters Ecto-1 will be the next LEGO CUUSOO project to be released as an official set but will not include the iconic Firehouse. Many people were disappointed but don’t worry. Assuming you have the correct amount of pieces, Brent has provided instructions for the Firehouse for FREE on his website in LEGO Digital Designer (LDD) format. You can see in the image below that the Ghostbusters HQ/Firehouse is taller than the Town Hall (10224) modular building so it makes a great addition to your city!

Overview of my display

**Via Brent on Eurobricks**

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Details About Brick Fiesta 2014

February 21, 2014 /

If you’re going to be in Texas in a few months, you may want to drop by Brick Fiesta 2014 in San Antonio. Ran by volunteers of TexLUG and it’s other chapters, this fairly new convention has been very successful the past couple of years since it was started back in 2011. Like with other LEGO events, there will be AFOL days as well as public days for the attendees. See below for the details of Brick Fiesta 2014.

Location:
Hilton DoubleTree Airport
37 NE Loop 410
San Antonio, TX 78216

Date: July 3-6 (convention)
Public hours: July 5 (10am-4pm), July 6 (10am-3pm)
Public: http://www.brickfiesta.com
AFOLs: http://www.brickfiesta.com/2014-sanantonio/

Description: A celebration of LEGO in Texas – the only travelling LEGO fan convention. Hosted last year in Dallas (Mesquite), this year it arrives in San Antonio, the river city! This will be Brick Fiesta’s fourth year.

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LEGO Star Wars UCS Millennium Falcon Being Released in Future?

February 21, 2014 /

Over on the Bricklink forums, there is a discussion that LEGO is planning a re-release of the LEGO Star Wars Ultimate Collector’s Series Millennium Falcon (10179) at end of this year or early next year. The originator of the thread states someone “very reliable” from Denmark emailed them about the news. There’s no details if the re-release is the same as the previous model or a new design. These are rumors but it’s something to keep an eye on.

As we all know, the UCS Millennium Falcon is a highly sought item from the LEGO Star Wars line and are many collectors’ white whale item. They are currently going for a couple of thousand dollars on the secondary market and people have also resorted to buying the parts separately to build their own.

Again, these are all rumors but we’ll stay on top of it. More details as they come.

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The LEGO Movie Sequel Has Release Date of May 26, 2017

February 21, 2014 /

The LEGO Movie sequel that we’ve been reporting about now has a tentative release date of May 26, 2017 according to Box Office Mojo. Warner Bros. has already recruited screenwriter Jared Stern (Wreck-It Ralph, Mr. Popper’s Penguins) and Michelle Morgan to start working on a script for the follow-up to The LEGO Movie. There is no word on who will be directing the sequel but Phil Lord and Christopher Miller has stated they would like to produce the second movie.

As we also reported a few days ago, there will also be a LEGO Ninjago movie by Warner Bros. that will be released in the future and there were talks about which movie would be released in theaters first. Now that there’s a date for sequel, we can probably assume that the Ninjago movie will be coming out first with the sequel still three years out.

The LEGO Movie has been tops of the box office for the past few weeks and it looks to stay on top this weekend even though there are some movies coming out this week like Pompeii and 3 Days to Kill. Early forecasts show that The LEGO Movie will still stay on top after this weekend. It has already made over $200 million worldwide and it doesn’t look like it will slow down anytime soon.

**Via Collider**

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My First Game Console: Sprite Edition LEGO Instructions Now Available

February 21, 2014 /

LEGO photographer Chris McVeigh has provided the instructions of his My First Game Console: Sprite Edition free to download for everyone. The instructions are on his website in PDF format and includes everything you need to build your own console. Older generation of gamers know that the build is based on the Nintendo Entertainment System from 1985 and it is a great representation of it. If you don’t feel like building it but still want to have one, Chris does sell his kits in his store. Time to start finding the pieces and making your own LEGO NES console.

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The LEGO Movie/Guardians of the Galaxy Mash-Up is Awesome!

February 20, 2014 /

Everything is awesome in The LEGO Movie. The new Guardians of the Galaxy trailer was also awesome. What happens if you combine the two? Infinitely times more awesome! This is what MTV has done. They have combined scenes from The LEGO Movie with the sounds of the GotG trailer and they fit perfectly. Chris Pratt, who voiced Emmet, is also one of the stars in the new Marvel movie.

The LEGO Movie is about to pass $200 million at the box office and Guardians of the Galaxy will hit theaters on August 1. Check out the mash-up video below and the official GotG trailer underneath that.

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The LEGO Movie Experience Opens at LEGOLAND California Resort

February 20, 2014 /

The Lego Movie Experience at LLCA

The new The LEGO Movie Experience is now open to the public at LEGOLAND California Resort. The Experience features a behind-the-scenes look at the real movie set seen in the film. You get to see the “basement” area that was shown in The LEGO Movie which shows the many different worlds of the movie including Bricksburg, The Old West, Cloud Cuckoo Land, the Octan Tower, and Middle Zealand just to name a few. The whole set took a team of 10 LEGO Master Builders 5 weeks to design the models and 2,000 hours to build the whole thing. Below are some other interesting facts about The LEGO Movie set:

1,200: Models on the set (two or more pieces stuck together)

3,863,484: Number of LEGO bricks used to create the set

15,080,330: Total LEGO pieces seen in the entire movie. If you were to build the entire film with LEGO, this is how many bricks you’d need.

116: Number of buildings made from LEGO.

165: Number of vehicles

15: Number of spaceships

1,423: Number of minifigures

The whole experience doesn’t stop there. There are also models displayed at the LEGOLAND Hotel as well. The model of the logo took about 4 Master Builders around 220 hours to complete. It is 8 feet long, 2.5 feet high, and 2.5 feet deep and weighs about 1,200 pounds. Check out the video below for a preview of The LEGO Movie set before you go and see the real thing. Jadon Sand, who plays Finn in the movie, will be there … Continue

Could LEGO Ninjago Movie Hit Theaters Before The LEGO Movie Sequel?

February 19, 2014 /

Last year, we reported that a LEGO Ninjago movie by Warner Bros. will be heading to movie theaters. A few weeks ago, we also reported that the studio has already started working on a script for The LEGO Movie sequel. The Hollywood Reporter is reporting that the Warner Bros. will soon decide whether to do go ahead and do a sequel for The LEGO Movie as well as the Ninjago movie at the same time and if they do, they have to decide which one will come to theaters first. Dan Lin and Roy Lee, who helped produced The LEGO Movie, will join directors Phil Lord and Christopher Miller as the producers for Ninjago. Charlie Bean who directed Tron: Uprising on Disney XD will direct the Ninjago movie. Dan and Kevin Hageman, who wrote Ninjago: Masters of Spinjitzu for Cartoon Network, will also be involved in the new movie.

Warner Bros. has rights to only one sequel for The LEGO Movie so The LEGO Group could go to another studio if they wanted to. By adding another film from the LEGO Universe, this will help establish a stronger bond between the companies.

There are no details at this time of what the LEGO Ninjago movie will consist of but we can expect the same type of action/adventure style that the cartoon series has plus throw in the humor that the show provides. Although Ninjago is a theme focused mainly to younger males, Dan and Kevin note that 30% of Cartoon Network’s audience is female so there … Continue

LEGO The Hobbit Legolas Greenleaf Polybag Included with Blu-Ray Combo

February 19, 2014 /

The Hobbit The Desolation of Smaug - LEGO Legolas Polybag

The One Ring has revealed the box art for The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug home video release. The Blu-Ray/DVD/Digital Combo Pack of the movie will also include the LEGO Legolas Greenleaf (30215) polybag. There’s no mentioning of which retailer will have this box set with the polybag included but signs point to Target. Last year, Target sold the same combo pack of An Unexpected Journey with a Bilbo Baggins minifigure so it seems likely that they will do the same thing for the second part of the trilogy.

**Via Eurobricks & neoape**

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LEGO Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Movie Sets First Look

February 18, 2014 /

Iamste on Eurobricks has posted an image of the LEGO Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Movie sets from the 2014 American International Toy Fair. Someone has seemed to snuck a quick photo in even though the sign clearly states no photography for these particular sets. The sets are the Turtle Van Takedown (79115) – 368 pcs/$39.99, Big Rig Snow Gateway (79116) – 741 pcs/$69.99, and the Turtle Lair Invasion (79117) – 888 pcs/$99.99. There’s still no details on what the sets are about but at least you can get an overview from the image. You can also somewhat see the Turtles themselves in the foreground with their darker skin color. What are your guys’ first impressions of these sets?

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LEGO Green Lantern Minifigure Coming Soon?

February 18, 2014 /

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There’s been much talk over the interwebs over the past day of one of the pictures our good friend Joe Meno, editor of BrickJournal, took while attending the 2014 American International Toy Fair. This picture is of a Green Lantern LED Lites and is speculation that a minifigure version of him may be coming out in a future set or polybag. This version of the highly sought character is the same as in the LEGO Batman 2 DC Super Heroes Video Game and is different from the one that was given away at the 2011 San Diego Comic Con

There have been rumors that we would probably see a Green Lantern this year but nothing legitimate has come out as of this time. On another note about the LED Lites, all of the other characters that are shown in the image all have minifigure equivalents now that the Flash is out so that might add to the speculation.

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LEGO Legends of Chima Gorilla Legend Beast (70125) Review

February 17, 2014 /

This is another guest post by our new reviewer, Dave. Follow him at deviantART and on Flickr to see more of his work.

When I went to Toys R Us to get my LEGO Legends of Chima Legend Beast sets, I knew I could only afford two at the time. I knew I was getting the Lion regardless, so it was a toss up between this guy and the Wolf. I ultimately chose the Gorilla Legend Beast (70125) because I felt his brown parts would supplement those from the Lion well.

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LEGO Legends of Chima Lion Legend Beast (70123) Review

February 17, 2014 /

Hello Readers Of The Brick Fan. My name is Dave, I’m an AFOL from Central California. I am writing a review as a guest on Allen’s news and review website. Firstly I’d like to give a big thanks to Allen for allowing me to contribute set reviews to his blog and allow me to get a little more exposure. Now a little more about myself. I’ve been playing with regular LEGO ever since the Age of 2, and I’m 25 now. I primarily focus on MOCing in the less popular “Constraction” style of LEGO (i.e Bionicle, Hero Factory, and other figure building lines). My MOCs can be found on deviantART or Flickr. As a Reviewer, I look at sets primarily as a MOCer and from the standpoint of how a set can be utilized for its parts as well as trying to appreciate the build of the set. I like to use a basic “Pros Vs. Cons” style of reviewing. However, for the sake of writing here on Allen’s blog I will also be using his scoring system. Thank you for reading my reviews and I hope you find them helpful.

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LEGO Star Wars Sandcrawler (75059) To Be Revealed at Brick Cascade?

February 17, 2014 /

Hoth Bricks is reporting that the new LEGO Star Wars Sandcrawler (75059) will be officially revealed in March at Brick Cascade 2014 in Portland, OR. Early reports of the new Sandcrawler is that it will go for $349.99 and will be a larger, regular set much like the Ewok Village (10236) from last year. Hoth Bricks is also reporting that an exclusive Slave I, possibly with an Ultimate Collector’s Series label, will be revealed sometime in September. There are no other details for the two sets but at least we get to know a timeframe of when they will be officially revealed by LEGO, if these rumors are true.

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The LEGO Movie MetalBeard’s Sea Cow (70810) Now Available for VIPs

February 16, 2014 /

The LEGO Movie MetalBeard's Sea Cow (70810)

The day is here! LEGO VIP members rejoice! The new The LEGO Movie MetalBeard’s Sea Cow (70810) is now available for VIP members on Shop@Home. Make sure you’re logged in with your LEGO ID for the link to work. The set will also be available at your local LEGO Store when they open. Check out the details and images of the Sea Cow below.

70810 MetalBeard’s Sea Cow

Ages 14+ 2,741 Pieces

US $249.99 – CA $299.99 – DE 249.99€ – UK £169.99 – DK 2,199.00 DKK
*Euro pricing varies by country. Please visit shop.LEGO.com for regional pricing.

Help our heroes escape the Micro Managers on MetalBeard’s Sea Cow!

Shiver me timbers, the Micro Managers are approaching our heroes and MetalBeard aboard his wacky Sea Cow ship. Climb the mast to keep a look-out. Fire the powerful shooting cannons from the side of the ship to repel the Micro Managers. And watch out – one has flick missiles and the other can shoot a net! Raise the anchors, spin the rear propellers and steer the ship to safety with the mini version of MetalBeard at the wheel. Includes 4 minifigures: Benny, Emmet, Vitruvius and Wyldstyle, and 2 figures: MetalBeard and QueasyKitty.

Battle 2 Micro Managers with The LEGO® Movie MetalBeard’s Sea Cow with mini version of MetalBeard, 4 minifigures and cow with wings!

  • Includes 4 minifigures: Benny, Emmet, Vitruvius and Wyldstyle, and 2 figures: MetalBeard and QueasyKitty
  • MetalBeard’s Sea Cow features chimney, 2 anchors, 4 back propellers, 2 huge side turbines, lanterns, 2 gold keys,
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New LEGO The Simpsons Episode Details Revealed

February 16, 2014 /

LEGO The Simpsons House (71006)

There are now new details of the LEGO The Simpsons episode that will be airing in May on Fox. The episode will be called “Brick Like Me” and it will air on Sunday, May 4th. This brick-filled episode will be the show’s 550th of the The Simpsons which is longest-running American sitcom in television history. The plot of the episode is Homer waking up in a world where everything is made of LEGO bricks. He goes on an adventure and must “put together” how he got there in the first place and figure out how to get home.

The new episode goes along with the Simpsons House (71006), which became a hot selling item at LEGO Stores and on Shop@Home, and is part of The LEGO Group’s licensing deal with 20th Century Fox. The deal also includes a line of Collectible Minifigures that will be released in May. Stay tuned for more details of the LEGO The Simpsons episode.

**Via ScreenCrush**

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LEGO Legends of Chima Sets at the 2014 New York Toy Fair

February 16, 2014 /

LEGO Legends of Chima fans, the 2014 American International Toy Fair even has something for you guys. There were plenty of sets displayed at the show and Toyark was there to take some pictures of them. Your Creative Friends has also taken a close-up video of the upcoming minifigures.

System Sets

Vardy Ice Vulture Glider (70141) – 217 pcs – $19.99
Eris Fire Eagle Flyer (70142) – 330 pcs – $29.99
Sir Fangar’s Sabre-tooth Walker (70143) – 415 pcs – $39.99
Laval Fire Lion (70144) – 450 pcs – $49.99
Maula’s Ice Mammoth Stomper (70145) – 604 pcs – $89.99
Flying Phoenix Fire Temple (70146) – 1301 pcs – $119.99

Speedorz

Scorching Blades (70149) – 77 pcs – $12.99
Flaming Claws (70150) – 74 pcs – $12.99
Frozen Spikes (70151) – 77 pcs – $12.99
Lava Breakout (70152) – 59 pcs – $12.99
Fang Trap (70153) – 79 pcs – $12.99
Frozen Fortress (70154) – 58 pcs – $12.99
Inferno Pit (70155) – 74 pcs – $12.99
Fire vs. Ice (70156) – 102 pcs – $19.99

Ultrabuilds

CHI Laval (70206) – 49 pcs – $14.99
CHI Cragger (70207) – 58 pcs – $14.99
CHI Panthar (70208) – 59 pcs – $14.99
CHI Mungus (70209) – 64 pcs – $14.99
CHI Vardy (70210) – 68 pcs – $14.99
CHI Fluminox (70211) – 91 pcs – $19.99
CHI Sir Fangar (70212) – 97 pcs – $19.99

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LEGO Ninjago Summer Sets at 2014 New York Toy Fair

February 16, 2014 /

For you LEGO Ninjago fans, you’ll be glad to know there will be two new sets coming out this summer, the X-1 Ninja Charger (70727) and the Battle for Ninjago City (70728). The X-1 Ninja Charger comes with 426 pieces and retails for $39.99. The minifigures included are Kai and two Nindroids.

The Battle for Ninjago City has 1223 pieces and will go for $119.99. There are a whopping 8 minifigures in this set: Jay, Lloyd Garmadon, Zane, Nya, the Overlord, and three Nindroids.

**Via Toyark**

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The LEGO Movie Summer Sets Official Box Art Revealed

February 16, 2014 /

In the upcoming months, three more The LEGO Movie sets will be released: Emmet’s Constructo-Mech (70814), Super Secret Police Dropship (70815), and Benny’s Spaceship, Spaceship, SPACESHIP! (70816). Toyark is at the 2014 American International Toy Fair and they have images of the official box art for those sets as well as some more images of the sets themselves. Emmet’s Constructo-Mech will have 708 pieces and retails for $59.99. The Super Secret Police Dropship has 854 pieces and goes for $79.99. Finally, Benny’s Spaceship, Spaceship, SPACESHIP! has 940 pieces and will retail for $99.99.

LEGO Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Sets at 2014 New York Toy Fair

February 16, 2014 /

Continuing with our news from the 2014 American International Toy Fair in New York, Toyark has some images of the LEGO Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles sets from the Nickelodeon animated TV series. The sets include Karai Bike Escape (79118), Mutation Chamber Unleashed (79119), T-Rawket Sky Strike (79120), and Turtle Sub Undersea Chase (79121). Unfortunately, there were no details of the three TMNT movie sets. Check out the images below.

Plus, there is a new set listed on Toys R Us that we didn’t even know about, Shredder’s Lair Rescue (79122). The sets contains 478 pieces and has five minifigures: Michelangelo, Raphael, Shredder, Foot Soldier and a Robo Foot Ninja.

Shredder has captured Michelangelo in the dungeon of his Lair. Glide to the rescue with Raphael in the cool flying Turtle vehicle. Fly through the windows into the Lair, but stay alert at all times because traps are everywhere. Watch out for the collapsing stairs and the hidden saw blade shooter underneath. Beware of the fearsome four-armed Robo Foot Ninja launching an attack from the flipper. Use the grapple hook of the flying Turtle machine to pull away the dungeon door and free Michelangelo. Turn the Turtle Power on the Foot Soldier to get to Shredder before he transforms his throne into an escape pod and flies out of there! Includes 5 minifigures with weapons: Michelangelo, Raphael, Shredder, Foot Soldier and a Robo Foot Ninja.

LEGO Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Shredder's Lair Rescue (79122)

LEGO Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Shredder's Lair Rescue (79122)

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LEGO Star Wars Sets at 2014 New York Toy Fair

February 16, 2014 /

The LEGO Star Wars were displayed at the 2014 American International Toy Fair and Toyark has images of some of the 2014 summer sets.

The Phantom (75048) – 234 pcs – $24.99
Snow Speeder (75049) – 279 pics – $29.99
B-Wing (75050) – 448 pcs – $49.99
Jedi Scout Fighter (75051) – 490 pcs – $59.99
Mos Eisley Cantina (75052) – 616 pcs – $69.99
The Ghost (75053) – 929 pcs – $89.99
AT-AT (75054) – 1137 pcs – $109.99
Imperial Star Destroyer (75055) – 1359 pcs – $129.99
Advent Calendar (75056) – 274 pcs – $39.99

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LEGO Marvel Super Heroes Sets at 2014 New York Toy Fair

February 16, 2014 /

Toyark is at the 2014 American International Toy Fair at New York City and they have images of the new LEGO Marvel Super Heroes X-Men vs. The Sentinel (76022). The set contains 336 pieces and includes four minifigures: Wolverine, Storm, Cyclops, and Magneto.

Comic Alliance has a few images from some different angles.

In other LEGO Marvel news, the Guardians of the Galaxy sets were not allowed to be photographed but there are some details about them.

Milano Spaceship Rescue. Includes 5 minifigures: Star Lord with removable mask, Gamora, Drax, Ronan, and the Searcher.

Starblaster Showdown – Includes 2 small ships and 3 minifigures: Star Lord, Searcher, and Nova Officer.

Knowwhere Escape Mission – Includes 4 minifigures: a brick-built Groot, Rocket Raccoon, Nebula, and, a Searcher. Set includes a tower and a wheeled claw vehicle for Rocket Raccoon.

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The LEGO Movie MetalBeard’s Sea Cow (70810) Officially Revealed

February 16, 2014 /

The LEGO Movie MetalBeard's Sea Cow (70810)

The 2014 American International Toy Fair has kicked off in New York City and the first piece of news that we bring you is the official unveiling of The LEGO Movie MetalBeard’s Sea Cow (70810). The set will be available to LEGO VIP members on February 17th and officially to the general public on March 1st.

70810 MetalBeard’s Sea Cow

Ages 14+ 2,741 Pieces

US $249.99 – CA $299.99 – DE 249.99€ – UK £169.99 – DK 2,199.00 DKK
*Euro pricing varies by country. Please visit shop.LEGO.com for regional pricing.

Help our heroes escape the Micro Managers on MetalBeard’s Sea Cow!

Shiver me timbers, the Micro Managers are approaching our heroes and MetalBeard aboard his wacky Sea Cow ship. Climb the mast to keep a look-out. Fire the powerful shooting cannons from the side of the ship to repel the Micro Managers. And watch out – one has flick missiles and the other can shoot a net! Raise the anchors, spin the rear propellers and steer the ship to safety with the mini version of MetalBeard at the wheel. Includes 4 minifigures: Benny, Emmet, Vitruvius and Wyldstyle, and 2 figures: MetalBeard and QueasyKitty.

Battle 2 Micro Managers with The LEGO® Movie MetalBeard’s Sea Cow with mini version of MetalBeard, 4 minifigures and cow with wings!

  • Includes 4 minifigures: Benny, Emmet, Vitruvius and Wyldstyle, and 2 figures: MetalBeard and QueasyKitty
  • MetalBeard’s Sea Cow features chimney, 2 anchors, 4 back propellers, 2 huge side turbines, lanterns, 2 gold keys, 2 bottles, bottle with printed ship, box with 4
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LEGO Ghostbusters (21108) Officially Announced at New York Toy Fair

February 16, 2014 /

LEGO Ghostbusters (21108)

The LEGO Ghostbusters (21108) set has been officially revealed at the 2014 American International Toy Fair. The set consists of 508 pieces and will be available in June 2014 for $49.99/CAD $59.99. The minifigures included will be Peter Venkman, Ray Stantz, Egon Spengler and Winston Zeddemore. The set was announced as the next LEGO CUUSOO project to become an official set last month.

This fun and iconic vehicle from the blockbusting ‘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.

LEGO Ghostbusters (21108) LEGO Ghostbusters (21108)

Our buddies at Your Creative Friends has taken a close-up of video of the Ghostbusters set.

21108 LEGO® Ghostbusters™
Ages 12+ 508 pieces
USD $49.99 / CAD $59.99

Who ya gonna call? LEGO® Ghostbusters™!

Celebrate 30 years of ghostbusting action by building the iconic Ghostbusters™ Ecto-1 car out of LEGO® bricks. Selected by LEGO Cuusso members based on an original concept submitted by Brent Waller, a 3-D Environment Artist in the video game industry from Brisbane, Australia, this fun and iconic vehicle from the blockbusting ‘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.

Set also includes a booklet containing building instructions, selected images and behind-the-scenes details about the classic Ghostbusters film. So if there’s something strange in your neighborhood, strap on your proton pack

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The LEGO Movie: The Essential Guide Book Review

February 15, 2014 /

A few days ago, I’ve received a new Dorling Kingsley LEGO book in the mail courtesy of Penguin Group, The LEGO Movie: The Essential Guide. Before the movie was released, the book gained recognition early by revealing some of the movie sets and minifigures that will be released in a few months. The Essential Guide retails for $12.99 and is written by Hannah Dolan. The book only consists on 64 pages but it is jam-packed with details about the movie.

The book starts off by introducing Bricksburg and some of its citizens. It then goes into detail of some of the main characters that you will see in the movie. Each of these characters gets two pages dedicated to them filled with random facts and tidbids. There are also pages that show some of the locations the characters will be visiting such as the Octan Tower, The Old West, and Cloud Cuckoo Land, just to name a few. The guide also mentions some of the other Master Builder of Bricksburg and their skills like the highly-popular popular Green Lantern and Johnny Thunder. Like I’ve mentioned before, the book also shows details of the three new Movie sets that will be released in the near future, Emmet’s Constructo-Mech (70814), Super Secret Police Dropship (70815), and Benny’s Spaceship, Spaceship, SPACESHIP! (70816). At the end of the book, it goes behind the scenes with Matthew Ashton, Vice President of Design for Playthemes and Intellectual Properties at The LEGO Group and it shows how the designers came up with the … Continue

The LEGO Movie Video Game Achievement/Trophy Guide

February 15, 2014 /

The LEGO Movie Video Game

I’ve managed to complete The LEGO Movie Video Game on the Playstation 4 and have managed to get all the trophies associated with the game. Here’s an in-depth guide to completing everything the game has to offer including how to get all the Red Bricks to getting all the Golden Instruction pages. There are some things that you can easily do in Story Mode but the majority has to be done in Free Play since you will need specific abilities from various characters to do certain objectives. Hopefully this guide can help you out in your quest to getting the final “The Piece of Resistance” achievement.

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The LEGO Movie “Untitled Self Portrait” by Batman

February 14, 2014 /

The LEGO Movie Batman

If you watched The LEGO Movie, you would know that Batman, voiced by Will Arnett, made a song for Wyldstyle. He played it while letting Emmet, Wyldstyle, and Vitruvius check out his new subwoofers. The song is called “Untitled Self Portrait” and it talks about how Batman is an orphan. AngryConfusedRabbit has created a video of the full song including the deep, mesmerizing lyrics. This song is the total opposite of “Everything is Awesome!” with its dark meaning while the other is very cheerful and happy. The song is available on the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack.

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More Images of LEGO Marvel Super Heroes The Milano Spaceship Rescue (76021)

February 14, 2014 /

LEGO Marvel Super Heroes The Milano Spaceship Rescue (76021)

USA Today has posted some official images of one of the new LEGO Marvel Guardians of the Galaxy sets, The Milano Spaceship Rescue (76021). The set will have 665 pieces and retails for $74.99. The set features the Murano as well as the smaller Milano and includes five minifigures: Star-Lord, Gamora, Drax the Destroyer, Ronon the Accuser, and a Sakaaran Soldier. The set will be displayed at the 2014 New York Toy Fair so we’ll surely see more images then.

LEGO Marvel Super Heroes The Milano Spaceship Rescue (76021)

LEGO Marvel Super Heroes The Milano Spaceship Rescue (76021)

LEGO Marvel Super Heroes The Milano Spaceship Rescue (76021)

LEGO Marvel Super Heroes The Milano Spaceship Rescue (76021)

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LEGO City Arctic Sets Box Art

February 14, 2014 /

LEGO City Arctic Snowmobile (60032)

Kockamania.hu has provided some of the box art of the new LEGO City Arctic sets. You are now able to clearly see some of the details of the sets.

Arctic Snowmobile (60032) – 44 pieces

Go on an ice adventure on the LEGO® City Arctic Snowmobile with trailer plus an ice block, crystal, Arctic explorer minifigure and pickaxe.

Investigate the secrets of the ice with the LEGO® City Arctic Snowmobile!

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 ins Investigate the secrets of the ice with the LEGO® City Arctic Snowmobile!

Arctic Ice Crawler (60033) – 133 pieces

Drive across icy terrain with the LEGO® City Arctic Ice Crawler with rotating crane, radar, antenna and an Arctic explorer minifigure.

Explore remote areas with the LEGO® City Arctic Ice Crawler!

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 Explore remote areas with the LEGO® City Arctic Ice Crawler!

LEGO City Arctic Ice Crawler (60033)

Arctic Ice Crawler (60034) – 262 pieces

LEGO City Arctic Helicrane (60034)

Arctic Outpost (60035) – 374 pieces

Uncover secrets of the ice in the LEGO® City Arctic Outpost including truck, trailer and hi-tech mobile laboratory with all-terrain vehicle.

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LEGO The Hobbit Video Game Key Art and Press Release

February 14, 2014 /

LEGO The Hobbit Video Game

Today Warner Bros. has released the key art for the LEGO The Hobbit Video Game. The art shows Bilbo with Gandalf, Thorin, and Legolas in the foreground being chased by Smaug. In the background are some of the dwarves from The Company. Check out the press release below.

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment today released the key art for LEGO The Hobbit, available this Spring for Xbox One, Xbox 360, PlayStation®4, PlayStation®3, PlayStation®Vita, the Wii U™, Nintendo 3DS™, as well as Windows PC. Join Gandalf, Bilbo, Thorin Oakenshield and Company, as they set out on an unforgettable journey filled with both splendor and peril, on their quest to take back the Lonely Mountain from Smaug The Magnificent.

In LEGO The Hobbit, kids and families will take on the form of their favorite Hobbit characters and follow the storyline of Peter Jackson’s first two films. Players will embark on quests throughout Middle-earth, joining Bilbo Baggins, Gandalf the Grey, and Thorin Oakenshield and Company in their exciting adventures toward the Dwarven Kingdom of Erebor. Along the way, players will solve countless puzzles, partake in Treasure Quests and battle with Orcs, Trolls, Goblins and fouler things.

**Via Gamespress**

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Clearer Images of the LEGO Star Wars Rebels Sets

February 14, 2014 /

LEGO Star Wars The Phantom (75048)

USA Today has posted a couple of clearer images of the new LEGO Star Wars Rebels sets including The Phantom (75048) and The Ghost (75053). We first saw these sets at the 2014 Nuremberg Toy Fair.

The Phantom has 234 pieces and retails for $24.99. There are two minifigures included in the set: Ezra bridger and a new astromech droid, Chopper.

LEGO Star Wars The Ghost (75053)

The Ghost includes 929 pcs and retails for $89.99. The minifigures included are Kanan Jarrus, Hera Syndulla, Zeb Orrelios, and a Stormtrooper.

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The LEGO Movie Video Game Review

February 13, 2014 /

The LEGO Movie Video Game was released the same day the actual movie came out. I’ve been playing it for the past week and here’s my take on it. Like many other LEGO video games, it was developed by Traveller’s Tales and retails for $49.99/$59.99 depending on which system you got the game on. This review will be based on the Playstation 4 version. **SPOILER ALERT**

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Chracters

There are a totsl of 96 characters that you can unlock throughout the game including a majority of the ones that was seen in the actual movie. While playing through the story mode, you can unlock many of the characters after each stage is completed. Even though you’ve “unlocked” them, you would still need enough studs to purchase them for use although a number of the major characters are given to you for free.

Each character has their own abilities and some are a lot more useful than others. For example, I would mainly use characters that can do multiple things such as Superman who can fly and destroy gold bricks. Another character that I would use a lot is Wonder Woman because she can also fly as well as use her lasso at grapple points.

All characters unlocked on The LEGO Movie Video Game.

Gameplay

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The 86th Academy Awards Best Picture Nominees in LEGO Form

February 13, 2014 /

LEGO American hustle

To celebrate the Best Picture Nominees for the 86th Academy Awards, Yahoo has put together a series of 9 posters of the nominated movies in LEGO form. The nominees include American Hustle, 12 Years a Slave, Captain Phillips, Dallas Buyers Club, Gravity, Her, Nebraska, Philomena, and The Wolf of Wall Street. The Oscars will be hosted by Ellen Degeneres on Sunday, March 2nd.

LEGO 12 Years a Slave LEGO Captain Phillips LEGO Dallas Buyers Club LEGO Gravity LEGO Her LEGO Nebraska LEGO Philomena LEGO The Wolf of Wall Street

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The LEGO Movie Outtakes

February 13, 2014 /

The LEGO Movie Brick Bust

IGN has posted some outtakes from The LEGO Movie. The outtakes shows various scenes from the movie characters’ perspective. They aren’t actually outtakes but they’re pretty funny nonetheless. The LEGO Movie looks to dominate the box office again this week after opening with a whopping $69.1 million last week. Check out the video below.

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LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes The Batman Tumbler (30300) Found at Target

February 12, 2014 /

One of our fellow readers has found one of the new 2014 LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes polybags, The Batman Tumbler (30300), at Target stores. They were at stocked at the impulse check-out lanes for $3.99 each. We’ve reported that this polybag was found last month at a LEGOLAND Discovery Center but I believe this is the first time that we’ve seen these polybags in US stores. Thank you for TJ for the heads up on our Facebook Page.

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Could The LEGO Movie Pyjamas Emmet Be Purchased at Best Buy?

February 12, 2014 /

The LEGO Movie Pyjamas Emmet Polybag

If you’ve been trying to get The LEGO Movie Pyjamas Emmet (5002045) minifigure polybag, Best Buy could be your answer. Best Buy was having a promotion of having the minifigure as a bonus for purchasing The LEGO Movie Video Game. According to a user on Reddit, a user purchased them separately without buying the game as seen from the image below. I’m not sure if this is allowed by store policy but it doesn’t hurt to go try and see. If you’ve tried purchasing Pyjamas Emmet this way, let us know in the comments below if it worked or not.

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The LEGO Movie McDonald’s Action Cups Review

February 12, 2014 /

The LEGO Movie Happy Meal Action Cups

The LEGO Movie Action Cups are now available at McDonald’s and I’ve managed to collect all 8 cups. The action part of the cups is the lenticular feature that they have. Each cup features a portrait of a character in the movie with their names as well as a scene that changes. If you haven’t seen the movie yet (what are you waiting for?), the some scenes on the cups may contain spoilers.

Emmet

Emmet’s cup shows him smiling and holding a hammer. The scene shows him falling into another brick dimension.

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Batman

Batman switches from normal to angry expressions and holding his Batarang. The scene shows him arriving in his Batmobile to rescue Wyldstyle and Emmet.

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Bad Cop/Good Cop

Bad Cop switches to Good Cop and he holds a microphone. The scene shows Bad Cop’s flying police car and the 4×4 SWAT car chasing Wyldstyle. You also see Sheriff-Not-A-Robot.

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MetalBeard

MetalBeard’s portait doesn’t really show much. It just shows him raising his cannon arm and his other shark-attached arm. His scene shows the Sea Cow being attacked by Super Secret Police Dropships.

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Vitruvius

**Spoilers Ahead** Vitruvius’ cup shows his young version as well as his older blinded version. The scene shows him and Emmet looking at a bird imagined by Emmet.

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President/Lord Business

President Business’ portrait shows him smiling with his coffee cup while his Lord Business version shows him in his menacing outfit. The scene him riding a mech that I don’t remember seeing in the movie. I could be wrong though.

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The LEGO Movie’s The Emmet Awards – Design Your Own Trailer

February 12, 2014 /

The LEGO Movie The Emmet Awards

The LEGO Movie’s The Emmet Awards have begun and kids up to 18 years old can enter the first contest of directing their own trailer. You can create the trailer by using LEGO’s very simple app. Drag and drop various scenes into the timeline to create a full 12-scene trailer. After that, select your trailer image cover and choose your tags and you’re done. Below are some of the rules. Check out the full rules on the contest itself.

Contest #1: Begins on February 11, 2014 at 8:00AM Eastern Standard Time (“EST”) and ends on February 28, 2014 at 11:59PM EST.

Entries will be evaluated by the Judges based on the following criteria:
25%: Creativity
25%: Originality
20%: Awesomeness
20%: Overall fit and faithfulness to the Monthly Contest theme
10%: For Video and Music Editing Contests: Entertainment value and interesting use of the video and audio clips;
For Building Contests, the stability and structural integrity of the model.

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The LEGO Movie ReBrick “Be The Special” Alternate Building Contest

February 12, 2014 /

ReBrick is having a contest for you to win some cool prizes. It is called “Be The Special” and all you have to do is to take any existing set and build an alternate model out of it. Also, you can only use the pieces in that set so no exchanging parts or using extra parts. Submit your entry to ReBrick and bookmark it in the Building Challenge category. The contest is open until March 31, 2014 at 8:59am EST (14:59 CET). The top 10 models with the most likes will be entered into the semi-finals and will be judged by a panel consisting of:

  • Frederikke Hoff, Community Editor at the LEGO Group
  • Michael Fuller, Senior Designer at The LEGO Group who has worked on The LEGO Movie sets
  • Chris McKay, Co-Director of The LEGO Movie

LEGO will be providing some very cool prizes for the winners of the contest including The LEGO Movie Promo PR Tin that we reported on before. Check out the prizes below:

One (1) grand winner will receive a prize of:

  • A limited edition gold-colored Emmet Statuette, not available in retail and only available though official LEGO competitions.
  • An exclusive LEGO Movie PR tin containing nine LEGO Minifigures.
  • A LARGE LEGO Movie Set not yet officially revealed, signed by the designer.

One (1) second place winner will receive a prize of:

  • A limited edition gold-colored Emmet Statuette, not available in retail and only available though official LEGO competitions.
  • An exclusive LEGO Movie PR tin containing nine LEGO Minifigures.
  • A medium LEGO
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The LEGO Movie Sweepstakes Winners Announced

February 12, 2014 /

The LEGO Movie Poster

Last month, we ran a sweepstakes to celebrate the premiere of The LEGO Movie in theaters. The contest is now over and the winners have been chosen randomly by Random.org. We had an unexpected but overwhelming turnout with 11,652 total entries. Without further ado, here are the winners of The LEGO Movie Sweepstakes:

Grand Prize – #11387 Keith Cotton

(1) The LEGO Movie Getaway Glider (70800)
(1) The LEGO Movie Melting Room (70801)
(1) “Everything is Awesome” Adult Tee
(1) “Emmet” Youth Tee
(1) Random The LEGO Movie Minifigure Key Chain featuring either Emmet, Wyldstyle, or Bad Cop
(1) Random The LEGO Movie Series Collectible Minifigure (71004) Mystery Bag

2nd Place Prize – #2962 Erin Faye Schlanger

(1) “Everything is Awesome” Adult Tee
(1) “Wyldstyle” Youth Tee
(1) The LEGO Movie: Ready, Steady, Stick! Activity Book
(1) Random The LEGO Movie Minifigure Key Chain featuring either Emmet, Wyldstyle, or Bad Cop
(1) Random The LEGO Movie Series Collectible Minifigure (71004) Mystery Bag

3rd Place Prize – #3494 Joanne Reyes

(1) Cinch Bag
(1) The LEGO Movie: Ready, Steady, Stick! Activity Book
(1) Random The LEGO Movie Minifigure Key Chain featuring either Emmet, Wyldstyle, or Bad Cop
(1) Random The LEGO Movie Series Collectible Minifigure (71004) Mystery Bag

Congratulations to all the winners! We will be sending an email out to the winners listed above and you will have five (5) business to contact us. If we do not get a response, the prizes will be forfeited and another winner will be selected at random.

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The LEGO Movie Super Secret Police Enforcer (30282) Polybag Review

February 11, 2014 /

The LEGO Movie is the hottest film in theaters and there are some LEGO polybags that tie into the movie. One of those polybags is the Super Secret Police Enforcer (30282). It contains 40 pieces and retails for $4.99.

The LEGO Movie Super Secret Police Enforcer (30282) The LEGO Movie Super Secret Police Enforcer (30282)

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Gamestop LEGO The Hobbit Video Game Pre-order Bonus Revealed

February 11, 2014 /

LEGO The Hobbit Video Game Gamestop Pre-order Bonus

Gamestop has now revealed their pre-order bonus for the LEGO The Hobbit Video Game. For pre-ordering the game on various systems including the Playstation 3, Playstation 4, Playstation Vita, Xbox 360, Xbox One, Nintendo Wii U, and Nintendo 3DS, you will get an exclusive “Good Morning Bilbo Baggins” minifigure, while supplies last. Like withe many other Gamestop exclusives, you will not find these minifigures in a LEGO set so the only way to get them is to pre-order the game or purchase off Bricklink or eBay. The game will be available on April 8th.

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The LEGO Movie MetalBeard’s Sea Cow (70810) Back Box Image

February 11, 2014 /

The LEGO Movie MetalBeard’s Sea Cow (70810)

There is now an image of the back of The LEGO Movie MetalBeard’s Sea Cow (70810) as well as a storage room full of the sets from the back room of an undisclosed LEGO store. Sources have been telling me that the set will go for $249.99 and they will be available early for LEGO VIP members in stores and on Shop@Home on February 17th.

The LEGO Movie MetalBeard’s Sea Cow (70810)

**Via Reddit**

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FX Guide Goes Behind the Scenes of The LEGO Movie

February 10, 2014 /

Fxguide has released a 30-minute video going behind the scenes of The LEGO Movie. They interview the Animal Logic team with Pablo Plaisted (Cinematographer), Aidan Sarsfield (CG Supervisor) and Grant Freckelton (Production Designer) and goes in-depth of how they developed the CGI and the animation for the movie. If you’re not familiar with fxguide, it is a site for people who are interested in visual effects especially in films. If you have some time, check out the video below to see how The LEGO Movie was created. Thank you to Michael for the heads up.

FX GUIDE EP 186 THE LEGO MOVIE from Animal Logic on Vimeo.

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Winter 2014 LEGO Sets Arriving at LEGO Brand Stores

February 10, 2014 /

I’ve gotten quite of few emails today of readers who wrote in to let me know that various LEGO Stores throughout the US have shipments of new LEGO sets including Star Wars, Super Heroes, Chima, Juniors, etc. You may want to call your stores to see if they do indeed have these new sets. Remember, you can get The LEGO Movie The Piece of Resistance (30280) polybag with purchases of $50 or more.

In other related news, I have received word from a few sources that next week’s LEGO VIP exclusive set, MetalBeard’s Sea Cow (70810) will go for $250. Hopefully, we’ll get to see some official images of the set later this week.

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

February 10, 2014 /

LEGO® Spielwarenmesse 2014

We now have an image of one of the LEGO Marvel Super Heroes Guardians of the Galaxy sets courtesy of promobricks at the 2014 Nuremberg Toy Fair. The set seen on the bottom right corner of the image is called The Milano Spaceship Rescue (76021). The set shows Star Lord flying and rescuing the Milano while Gamora is piloting the Ship.

In other LEGO Marvel news, you can see the back of the Astonishing X-Men costume version of Cyclops from this summer’s X-Men set.

Here’s a link to a large version of the image. Thanks to Ben for writing in and also Eurobricks for finding the image.

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LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes Martian Manhunter Found on eBay

February 10, 2014 /

LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes Martian Manhunter Polybag

A seller in Hungary is already selling the LEGO DC Universe/Comics Super Heroes Martian Manhunter polybag on eBay. This particular polybag will be March’s promotion at LEGO Stores and on Shop@Home for purchases of $75 or more. For you Justice League fans who can’t wait until March, here’s your best chance to get your Martian Manhunter a little early.

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Captain America: The Winter Soldier LEGO Stop Motion

February 10, 2014 /

Captain America: The Winter Soldier will be in theaters in a few months and you’ve probably seen the trailers by now but have you seen a LEGO stop motion of it? Antonio and Andrea Toscano is back with another one of their awesome trailers and this one features the newest Captain America movie. Check out their video below. Here’s a link to a side-by-side version of the original trailer.

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The LEGO Movie Wyldstyle Cosplay by SunlitEquinox

February 10, 2014 /

Wyldstyle cosplay

The LEGO Movie is the talk of the town right now and I was wondering when and if people were going to do cosplay of some of the movie characters. It looks like Flickr user SunlitEquinox is the first person that I’ve seen to do that with her Wyldstyle outfit. The whole outfit is not completed yet as the pants and shoes aren’t finished but the hoodie looks spot on. I’ll update this post as soon as the whole cosplay is done. Thanks BrickNerd and to everyone who emailed in about it.

Wyldstyle cosplay

Wyldstyle cosplay

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The LEGO Movie The Piece of Resistance (30280) Polybag Review

February 9, 2014 /

During the month of February, LEGO Stores and Shop@Home will be giving away The LEGO Movie The Piece of Resistance (30280) polybag with purchases of $50 or more. The polybag consists of 33 pieces and includes Emmet and the small chunk of rock that Piece of Resistance is stuck to.

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The LEGO Movie Valentine’s Day Printables

February 9, 2014 /

The LEGO Movie Batman Valentine's Card

Valentine’s Day is this week so why not put a LEGO spin on your traditional Valentine’s treats. The LEGO Movie has provided some Valentine’s Day Printables of some of the characters from the movie including Batman, Emmet, Unikitty, and Wyldstyle. You can either use the print outs on a treat bag or as just a regular card. Make someone feel special on Valentine’s Day with The LEGO Movie. Thanks to Michael for the heads up.

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The LEGO Movie Review (Spoiler-Free Version)

February 9, 2014 /

The LEGO Movie Brick Bust

The big day came and went with much buzz and fanfare, the premiere of The LEGO Movie. As you may have seen, As with The LEGO Group, we’ve been promoting the movie heavily on here and it’s had quite a response. Here’s my spoiler-free review of it.

We first reported about the movie and its casting way back in 2012 and after two years in the making, it is finally here. Even before the movie premiered, the official sets were already in major retailers and on LEGO Shop@Home. When I first saw them, I already knew that it was going to be good. Then came the number of trailers and teasers and that pretty much clinched it for probably for everyone who remotely likes LEGO.

The biggest point in the movie is to build whatever comes to your mind which has always been LEGO’s mission statement. That’s what Emmet has tried to set out to do throughout the movie. He has to find it in himself, with the help of his friends, that he is “The Special.”

The LEGO Movie Brick Bust

The actors and actresses did a great job on their characters. There were also some cool and unexpected cameos that we won’t spoil in this review. The jokes and puns were enough to keep everyone smiling throughout the movie, not too much but just the right amount.

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The LEGO Movie Emmet’s Flying Car Review

February 8, 2014 /

The LEGO Movie Toys R US Building Event

Today at Toys R Us stores, they were holding a special The LEGO Movie building event. Kids were able to build and take home Emmet’s car which can also be changed into a flying car. The whole “set” consists of 42 pieces which 40 are used for the regular car and 34 for the flying version. I prefer the regular car because the other feels incomplete but I didn’t expect too much given the pieces used. Below are the instructions for both modes of the car.

Update: Thank you to IconBoy for providing a nice PDF version of the build. You can download it here.

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LEGO DC Universe/Comics Super Heroes UCS Tumbler Coming in 2014?

February 8, 2014 /

While doing a review of the LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes The Batman: Tumbler (30300) polybag, Jason from The Brick Show revealed there will be a Ultimate Collectors’ Series Tumbler coming in 2014. There’s no sources connected to this rumor so we’ll have to see if it is true. There have been a couple of versions of it already in official sets including The Tumbler: Joker’s Ice Cream Surprise (7888), The Bat vs. Bane: Tumbler Chase (76001), and The Batmobile Ultimate Collectors’ Edition (7784) which was an alternate model. The Tumbler was also submitted to LEGO CUUSOO by Brent Waller but was ultimately rejected.

Again, the UCS Tumbler is just purely a rumor as of this time since there are no actual sources for it. Check out their review below and around 2:22 is where Jason confidently states there will be one coming out this year.

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LEGO Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2014 Donatello Minifigure Found

February 8, 2014 /

LEGO Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2014 Turtle Sub Undersea Chase (79121) - Donatello

Our buddies over at Your Creative Friends has gotten their hands on one of the new turtle minifigures from the summer wave of LEGO Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles sets. Here they have Donatello from the Turtle Sub Undersea Chase (79121). He wears some sort of breathing apparatus on his face and some gear on the torso. From the image below of the set, it looks like Leonardo is also wearing the breathing mask on the bottom corner. It’s kind of strange that they’re turtles and can’t breathe under water. At least we get a varient of Donatello as well as another version from the movie line.

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LEGO CUUSOO Modular Apple Store Achieves 10,000 Supporters

February 8, 2014 /

The Modular Apple Store project by gotoandbuild is the latest project to achieve 10,000 supporters on LEGO CUUSOO. It now joins the LEGO Bird Project in the review stage. The project features a two-floor Apple Store which includes a glass spiral staircase. Also included are Apple founders Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak as minifigures. The layout of the store is your standard Apple Store that you can find in malls throughout the world. There are tables with computers in the middle of the store and the Genius Bar in the back.

Although the project has successfully achieved 10,000 supporters, I do not see it passing the review stage because of the IP that it is attached to. Congratulations to gotoandbuild for this achievement though. The BTTF – Jules Verne Train now becomes the highest supported project on CUUSOO.

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LEGO Arrives on MAD Magazine This Month

February 7, 2014 /

LEGO MAD Magazine

April’s issue of MAD Magazine will get the LEGO treatment. Entertainment Weekly has revealed April 2014’s cover of the magazine and it features Alfred E. Neuman as a LEGO minifigure. There’s no word on what the issue is about but it will be LEGO related. As we all know, MAD offers satire as it’s main genre of literature so we can expect it to be fairly humorous. The LEGO issue will be available at newstands on February 25th.

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The LEGO Movie Mania!

February 7, 2014 /

The LEGO Movie Poster

The big day is now here! The LEGO Movie premieres today at theaters throughout the United States and some of you may have already seen it. Even before the weekend, the movie is already Certified Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes with a 97% Fresh rating as of this writing.

There are many promotions that are going on that is related to the movie. First is all the goodies you could get even before you start watching the movie. Regal Cinemas and AMC Theaters are giving out exclusive minifigure polybags with RealD 3D ticket purchases. Check out the offers here.

The LEGO Movie Regal Cinemas Bonus

If you’re into LEGO video games, then you’ll be glad to know that The LEGO Movie Video Game is also available today. The game is available at Gamestop, Walmart, and Best Buy. Unfortunatly, the bonus offers were only available for pre-orders. I picked up mine at Best Buy and the Pyjamas Emmet polybag was packaged individually. I’m not sure if other stores were packaged the same or not. The game also includes a $7.50 voucher for a movie ticket purchase. I’ll be reviewing the game as soon as I complete it. Check out the launch trailer below.

Finally, McDonalds has also gotten into the promotion game with some Action Cups. There are 8 total to collect but could be hard to get all of them. I’ve managed to only get one of them because the one I went to wouldn’t break open the boxes for the other characters until they finish up one … Continue

The LEGO Movie Master Builder’s Submarine

February 6, 2014 /

The LEGO Movie Patchwork Submarine

An image has surfaced on The New York Times of a ship that was created by various characters in The LEGO Movie including Wyldstyle, Benny, Batman, Vitruvius, Unikitty, and Emmet. The “Master Builder’s Submarine” was created while the group was being chased by Bad Cop and consists of all the builders’ different styles. This creation was created by the film’s production designer, Grant Freckelton and his team using LEGO Digital Designer. My guess is that it is most likely not going to an official set but it would be totally awesome if it was. Check out the video below to see the submarine being assembled in the movie.

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Images of LEGO Mixels Series 2 & 3

February 6, 2014 /

Spieletest.at has attended the 2014 Nuremberg Toy Fair and they have gotten images of the LEGO Mixels Series 2 and 3 sets. With the help of Brickset, we also know the names of these new characters. Series 1 will be available at LEGO Shop@Home in a few weeks any may have already shown up at Toys R Us stores early.

Series 2

LEGO Mixels Series 2

Slumbo (41509)
Lunk (41510)
Flurr (41511)
Chomly (41512)
Gobba (41513)
Jawg (41514)
Kraw (41515)
Tentro (41516)
Balk (41516)

Series 3

LEGO Mixels Series 3

Glomp (41518)
Glurt (41519)
Torts (41520)
Footi (41521)
Scorpi (41522)
Hoogi (41523)
Mesmo (41524)
Magnifo (41525)
Wizwuz (41526)

**Via Eurobricks**

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More LEGO Ultra Agents Images From Nuremberg Toy Fair 2014

February 6, 2014 /

LEGO Ultra Agents

German site Spieletest.at was also at the 2014 Nuremberg Toy Fair and they have took some pictures of the new LEGO Ultra Agents sets. They have images of a number of the bad guys and their vehicles except for the smallest set, the Riverside Raid (71060).

Tremor Track Infiltration (71061)

LEGO Ultra Agents Tremor Track Infiltration (71061)

Infearno Interception (71602)

LEGO Ultra Agents Infearno Interception (71602)

Toxikita’s Toxic Meltdown (71063)

LEGO Ultra Agents Toxikita’s Toxic Meltdown (71063)

Hurricane Heist (71064)

LEGO Ultra Agents Hurricane Heist (71064)

Ultra Agents Mission HQ (71065)

LEGO Ultra Agents Mission HQ (71065)

**Via Eurobricks**

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The LEGO Movie McDonald’s Action Cups Available Tomorrow

February 6, 2014 /

The LEGO Movie Happy Meal Action Cups

As we reported last month, McDonald’s is also promoting The LEGO Movie and they will be having some Action Cups as their “toy” for the month. There are 8 different cups that you can collect feature many characters from the movie including Batman, Unikitty, Bad Cop, Emmet, Wyldstyle, MetalBeard, President Business, and Vitruvius. The cups are lenticular so there are different scenes for each character. These collectible cups are also McPlay compatible so kids can play mini-games on mobile devices. They are available starting tomorrow and you should be able to buy them without getting a Happy Meal. Check out the McDonald’s commercial below.

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The LEGO Movie Ticket Giveaway Winners Announced

February 6, 2014 /

The LEGO Movie Poster

Last week, we started a giveaway for some tickets for The LEGO Movie courtesy of Fandango. The contest is now over and there were over 1600 entries to the giveaway. Winners were chosen Random.org and they are:

#1026 Jenn McClearn
#65 Jeremy Marshall

Please send us a message on our Facebook Page to claim your prize. If you don’t use Facebook, send us an email at [email protected]. You have until Sunday to message us or another winner will be chosen. If you didn’t win, don’t worry. We have another sweepstakes going for some awesome prizes including sets, t-shirts, and more!

Update: Since I didn’t hear back from one of the winners, another person was chosen and it is #660 John L. from California. I will be contacting you to get you your prize as soon as possible.

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LEGO Legends of Chima Ultrabuilds Video From 2014 Nuremberg Toy Fair

February 5, 2014 /

Atamaii.tv Toy Reporter has another video from the 2014 Nuremberg Toy Fair of some LEGO Legends of Chima sets and this time, they are featuring some of the Ultrabuilds of the summer wave. In the video, the presenter shows off some features of CHI Sir Fangar from the Sabretooth tribe. At the end of the video, you also get to see some of the other Ultrabuilds from this year’s lineup.

CHI Sir Fangar (70212) – 97 pieces

Attack with LEGO® Legends of Chima™ CHI Sir Fangar with movable jaws, shooting ice weapon, flipping spikes, playable CHI function and more.

CHI-up and build the ultimate Sir Fangar!

Hunt down rivals and launch an attack with menacing CHI Sir Fangar! This buildable CHI-powered caped warrior features snapping jaws and huge saber teeth. Pose his super-flexible limbs and flip the spikes for awesome action poses. Fire the shooting ice wea CHI-up and build the ultimate Sir Fangar!

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LEGO CUUSOO Knight Rider K.I.T.T. by Orion Pax

February 5, 2014 /

If you’re a fan of LEGO MOCs, then you’ve probably heard of Orion Pax, otherwise known as Alex Jones. We’ve featured some his work on our site including the Masters of the Universe, the Transformers G1 Optimus Prime, and the Ghostbusters Headquarters, just to name a few.

We can now report that Alex has gone CUUSOO, not cuckoo, CUUSOO as in his very first project on the site. He has submitted his model of K.I.T.T. from the Knight Rider series in hopes of getting the required 10,000 supporters needed for review. We also featured K.I.T.T. before but this time you can vote on it on CUUSOO and it could have the potential to become an official set. With all the 1980’s cars becoming real sets like the Back to the Future DeLorean Time Machine (21103) and the upcoming Ghostbusters ECTO-1, Alex hopes that his model can join the lineup. Alex’s version of K.I.T.T. is 7 studs wide and also includes a 2×3 red light brick to simulate the Anamorphic Equalizer of the Pontiac Firebird Trans-Am. If you like what you see, give the Knight Rider K.I.T.T. project a vote.

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LEGO Responds to Girl’s Letter Asking For More Female Minifigures

February 5, 2014 /

Earlier this week, we reported that a young girl wrote a letter to The LEGO Group asking for more female minifigures to go adventures. LEGO has responded to that letter with pretty much what I wrote in my editorial. I stated that kids should starting making their own adventures with the vast variety of female minifigures already available to them. So to Charlotte and people supporting her, stop trying to push your political agenda to a company that has already been making huge strides the past few years to cater to both genders. Hopefully, this will be the last time I’ll be talking about this subject matter. Take a look at LEGO’s response below:

We are grateful that we have a product that so many children around the world engage with. Each year hundreds of thousands of children all over the world reach out to us after playing with our products, and give us positive feedback and suggestions for ways to improve. We reply to all consumers who reach out to us, and this answer is between us and the consumer unless the consumer decides to share our response of course.

We believe that LEGO® play appeals to children of both genders and all ages. Building with LEGO bricks fosters the creativity of children which is why it’s our mission to offer any child – regardless of their age, gender or interests – a relevant LEGO play experience.

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LEGO Store February 2014 Mini Monthly Build Event & 40095 Review

February 4, 2014 /

Sneak peek at February's Monthly Mini Model Build, The LEGO Movie Micro Manager

Today was the February 2014 Mini Monthly Build event at LEGO Stores. To celebrate the premiere of The LEGO Movie this weekend, this month’s build is one of Lord Business’ Micro Managers (40095). The event itself had one of the biggest turnouts ever for a Monthly Mini Build. If you’ve been to the store here at Fashion Valley in San Diego, you’ll know where Bloomingdale’s is. The line at the start of the event was already to the entrance of Bloomingdale’s which is crazy. Like other Monthly Builds, there was a limited number available for kids to take home.

The staff at the store were very cool as usual and I also got to meet some fellow readers of the site which was pretty awesome in itself. At the end of the building event, there were still a number of kids still outside waiting for their turn to come in and build. The staff had to call an audible and got everything bagged up ready for the kids when they came in and from what I saw, the execution was flawless. Although the final kids weren’t able to build it in the store, they were still given one to take home. Despite the unexpected huge turnout, it was another successful Monthly Build. It was estimated that around 50% of the people who showed up were new families to the Monthly Build event. Check out some images that were taken at the event below.

LEGO Store February 2014 Mini Monthly Build Event

LEGO Store February 2014 Mini Monthly Build Event

LEGO Store February 2014 Mini Monthly Build Event

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The LEGO Movie Glue Escape Racing Game

February 4, 2014 /

There is a new game for The LEGO Movie on Cartoon Network’s website called Glue Escape. It’s like car chase game where you have to battle Bad Cop and you have to hit his Police Car three times to win. There is also another objective where you have to save either Wyldstyle or Batman within the three rounds given. There are power-ups that you can use to help you defeat Bad Cop. There are two stages to choose from: The Wild West or Legopolis. You first have to start with Emmet’s Car and after you win the first bout with Bad Cop, you will unlock the Plumbing Truck. After you win on the other stage, you can unlock the Garbage Truck to use. There is also an option for you to use your SigFig that you’ve created in the game as well. Although the options are limited, the game is still entertaining.

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The LEGO Movie: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Now Available Digitally

February 4, 2014 /

The LEGO Movie: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

The digital versions of The LEGO Movie: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack are now available on Amazon as well as on iTunes. For a few dollars more, you can also purchase the physical CD which also includes a FREE AutoRip MP3 version of the album. If you’re using iTunes, the tracks are $1.29 each and the whole album is $7.99 so it’s more cost efficient to just by the whole album.

1. Everything is Awesome!!! – Tegan and Sara
2. Prologue – Mark Mothersbaugh
3. Emmett’s Morning- Mark Mothersbaugh
4. Emmett Falls in Love – Mark Mothersbaugh
5. Escape – Mark Mothersbaugh
6. Into the Old West – Mark Mothersbaugh
7. Wildstyle Explains – Mark Mothersbaugh
8. Emmett’s Mind- Mark Mothersbaugh
9. The Transformation- Mark Mothersbaugh
10. Saloons and Wagons- Mark Mothersbaugh
11. Batman- Mark Mothersbaugh
12. Middle Zealand – Mark Mothersbaugh
13. Cloud Cuckooland and Ben the Spaceman – Mark Mothersbaugh
14. Emmett’s Speech – Mark Mothersbaugh
15. Submarines and Metal Beard – Mark Mothersbaugh
16. Requiem for Cuckooland – Mark Mothersbaugh
17. Reaching the Kragle – Mark Mothersbaugh
18. Emmett’s Plan – Mark Mothersbaugh
19. The Truth – Mark Mothersbaugh
20. Wyldstyle Leads – Mark Mothersbaugh
21. Let’s Put It All Back – Mark Mothersbaugh
22. I Am a Master Builder – Mark Mothersbaugh
23. My Secret Weapon – Mark Mothersbaugh
24. We Did It! – Mark Mothersbaugh
25. Everything Is AWESOME!!! – Jo Li
26. Everything Is AWESOME!!! (Unplugged)- Shawn Patterson and Sammy Allen
27. Untitled Self Portrait – Will Arnett
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BrickSlopes 2014 in the Works

February 3, 2014 /

I’ve been recently contacted by Steve Poulsen to talk about a new LEGO convention called BrickSlopes which will be happening in a few months. This convention is started by Steve along with Cody Ottley and are members of UtahLUG. They have been in the Utah LEGO community for a while and decided it was time to start a LEGO convention in their area. BrickSlopes is an event created for everyone around the world but especially for individuals who are in the Intermountain West and Pacific coast since there aren’t that many LEGO conventions in that geographical area.

Like with many other LEGO events, there will be public showings where you can see many cool LEGO creations from awesome builders. Also, LEGOLAND California’s Master Model Builder, Gary McIntire, will be the keynote speaker at the convention. The event will be happening May 1-4 with the public showings on the 2nd & 3rd at the South Towne Exposition Center in Sandy, Utah. Check out Steve and Cody’s interview on Beyond the Brick from last year where they go in-depth more about BrickSlopes. Also, follow their Facebook Page for updates about the event.

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LEGO Legends of Chima and Ultra Agents Set Features at Nuremberg Toy Fair

February 3, 2014 /

Atamaii.tv Toy Reporter is back with a few new videos coming from the 2014 Nuremberg Toy Fair. The first video shows some of the play features of the LEGO Legends of Chima Flying Phoenix Fire Temple (70146). It shows the new Phoenix tribe going up against the also newly introduced Sabretooth tribe. The other Chima set that was shown was Maula’s Ice Mammoth Stomper (70145). The Mammoths are also a new villanous tribe that plans to steal the CHI. Check out some images of the Legends of Chima summer sets here.

In Atamaii’s other video, the LEGO presenters show off the new LEGO Ultra Agents sets including the Ultra Agents Mission HQ (71065). The set contains a semi with a trailer but hidden inside are the Ultra Agents’ secret headquarters. It is filled with a control panel, a small lab, a speedboat, a quad, and a prison.

The other Ultra Agents set displayed was the Hurricane Heist (71064). The set is a mech-type set which can transform into a helicopter. This set also has a sleek Tron-looking bike with a female agent riding it.

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The LEGO Movie Character Mask Cut Outs

February 3, 2014 /

A fellow reader has informed me that there are some new printable material that you can print out for your kids. There are 10 different colored masks of The LEGO Movie characters that you can cut out. There are also holes that you punch out to attach a string to. Your kids can wear these masks while they are heading to theaters to see the premiere of The LEGO Movie this weekend. They are not listed on the official site but you can click on the images below to get a full sized image that you can print out.

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The LEGO Movie Ticket Offer at Toys R Us Stores

February 3, 2014 /

Toys R Us The LEGO Movie Ticket Redemption

As we reported yesterday, Toys R Us stores are having a 20% sale on all The LEGO Movie sets. Also, with any LEGO set purchase of $50 or more, you can get a card with a code worth up to $7.50 off a movie ticket. This is pretty cool if you’re going to see the movie anyways. You can a sale on the sets at MSRP plus a discount on a ticket. Pretty nice.

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The LEGO Movie Sequel Already in the Works

February 3, 2014 /

The LEGO Movie Poster

The Wrap is reporting that The LEGO Movie sequel is already in the works. Even though the movie doesn’t premiere until this weekend, sources close with knowledge of the studio’s plans says that Jared Stern and another writer has already started working on the script a second movie. There’s no details yet of what the sequel will be about but it will no doubt make LEGO fans very happy. Stern has done work for The Internship, Wreck-It Ralph, and Mr. Popper’s Penguins, just to name a few. Early estimates are that The LEGO Movie this weekend will rake in around $40 million and should be the top box office movie.

The LEGO Movie sets are already very popular and stores have had trouble keeping them in stock but if another movie is released, there will most likely be even more sets coming out in the future. Does this news of a potential sequel make you even more excited?

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The LEGO Movie Video Game Pre-order Bonus From Best Buy

February 2, 2014 /

There is a new Best Buy ad this week for pre-ordering The LEGO Movie video game. You can get the Pyjamas Emmet polybag as well as $7.50 in movie cash to see the movie in theaters. This is almost the same offer as what Gamestop is offering except that you get the Western Emmet. From the looks of it, the offer is valid on the PS3, PS4, Xbox 360, and Xbox One. We’re not sure this offer is valid on the other ports of the game. The same Pyjamas Emmet is also available if you’re a Regal Crown Club member (free) and you purchase a RealD 3D ticket from Regal Cinemas. Also, remember that you can get the Radio DJ Robot minifigure pre-order bonus from Walmart as well as purchasing a RealD 3D ticket from AMC Theaters. Now it makes it even harder to decide what offers to go with to collect all the exclusive minifigures.

**Via Reddit**

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My Response to a Little Girl’s Letter to LEGO (Editorial)

February 2, 2014 /

A young girl by the name of Charlotte has been making the rounds on the internet of a letter seen above that was sent to LEGO.

Dear Lego Company:

My name is Charlotte. I am 7 years old and I love legos but I don’t like that there are more Lego boy people and barely any Lego girls. Today I went to a store and saw legos in two sections the girls pink and the boys blue. All the girls did was sit at home, go to the beach, and shop, and they had no jobs but the boys went on adventures, worked, saved people, and had jobs, even swam with sharks. I want you to make more Lego girl people and let them go on adventures and have fun ok!?!

Thank you.

From Charlotte.

I usually don’t write about controversial topics like this but this is something I would like to touch on. From what I’ve seen, many people have been praising Charlotte for writing such a powerful letter to LEGO. As a LEGO fan, I have to disagree with Charlotte’s letter as well as to everyone I’ve seen supporting her and here’s why.

LEGO has been trying very hard the past few years to get more younger girls building from the highly popular LEGO Friends sets as well as the newly released Disney Princess sets. Charlotte’s point in the letter is that she wants more female minifigure to have more adventures. There have been plenty of female minifigures in “boys” sets such as a … Continue

The LEGO Movie Super Secret Police Enforcer (30282) Now Available at Toys R Us

February 2, 2014 /

The LEGO Movie Super Secret Police Enforcer (30282)

The LEGO Movie Super Secret Police Enforcer Polybag (30282) is now available to purchase on the Toys R Us website as well as in stores for $4.99 each. Also, all of The LEGO Movie sets are 20% off MSRP. If you’ve been waiting to get some of these sets, this week is a good week to get them.

The LEGO Movie Super Secret Police Enforcer (30282)

The LEGO Movie Super Secret Police Enforcer (30282)

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LEGO The Simpsons House (71006) Now Available For Everyone

February 1, 2014 /

LEGO The Simpsons House (71006)

For those who are not LEGO VIP members and missed out on the chance to get the LEGO The Simpsons House (71006) early a few weeks ago, the set is now available to the general public at your local LEGO Store or on Shop@Home. The set contains 2523 pieces and goes for $199.99. If you aren’t a VIP member yet, what are you waiting for? It’s a free membership and it allows you to have perks over people who don’t have it such as early access to exclusive LEGO sets.

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LEGO Mixels Displayed at Nuremberg Toy Fair 2014

February 1, 2014 /

Promobricks is back with another report from the 2014 Nuremberg Toy Fair. This time, they are reporting the whole series of LEGO Mixels were displayed at the event. We can only see Series 1 and only a couple of figures from Series 2 and 3. According to the official press release, Mixels will make their US debut on February 6th and premiere on the Cartoon Network on February 12th. The sets will be available in stores on March 1st.

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LEGO DUPLO Super Heroes Sets at Nuremberg Toy Fair 2014

February 1, 2014 /

The guys over at Promobricks are at the 2014 Nuremberg Toy Fair and they have gotten a close up look at the LEGO DUPLO Superman’s Rescue (10543) and Batcave Adventure (10545). Superman’s Rescue has 19 pieces and retails for $19.99 and the Batcave Adventure comes with 59 pieces and retails for $49.99. There is also the The Joker Challenge (10544) but that one was not displayed at the event. These new DUPLO Super Heroes sets will surely make younger kids ages 2-5 very happy as they are introduced to LEGO as well as various super heroes.

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The LEGO Movie Month at LEGO Stores and on Shop@Home

February 1, 2014 /

LEGO Store February Promo

February is here and we are only 6 days away from the premiere of The LEGO Movie in theaters! LEGO Brand Stores and Shop@Home has some cool stuff to get you ready for the movie. As we reported last month, you can get a free exclusive Piece of Resistance Polybag (30280) for purchases of $50 or more, while supplies last. Also on Tuesday February 4th, the LEGO Stores will be holding the Monthly Mini Model Build and this month, it will be a Micro Manager (see below). This build will probably be a very hot event so head over to your stores early to get in line for a chance to build it.

Remember, we also have a couple of contests for a chance to win some cool The LEGO Movie prizes including LEGO sets and movie tickets! Head over to our sweepstakes to check out all the prizes you could win. If you’re wanting to get in on the movie ticket giveaway, check out our easy contest over there! There are only a few days left to enter so don’t miss out.

Sneak peek at February's Monthly Mini Model Build, The LEGO Movie Micro Manager

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The LEGO Movie Summer Sets Video by Atamaii.tv

January 31, 2014 /

Stu Carter on Atamaii.tv has gotten a closeup video footage of two of The LEGO Movie summer sets at the 2014 Nuremberg Toy Fair. The beginning of the video shows some details and features of the Super Secret Police Dropship (70815) including its dual cockpits, spring-loaded missiles, and a rope winch. Later on in the video, the presenter shows off Benny’s Spaceship, Spaceship, SPACESHIP! (70816) with it’s extendable wings and hidden cannons. I was already excited about the new summer sets but after seeing the video, I’m even more excited now!

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The LEGO Movie Cast Answers Your Questions on Moviefone

January 31, 2014 /

The LEGO Movie Brick Bust

Last week, we reported that Moviefone was giving The LEGO Movie fans a chance to ask a few members of the cast questions. The video is now out and Chris Pratt, Elizabeth Banks, and Will Arnett have answered a few of your questions. Check out the video below and see if your question was answered. The video was filmed at LEGOLAND California.

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LEGO Martian Manhunter Minifigure Revealed on March 2014 Calendar

January 31, 2014 /

LEGO DC Universe/Comics Martian Manhunter

Today is Chinese New Year but LEGO news never stops. It’s not even February yet but the March 2014 Calendar is already available and there is a shocking development for you LEGO DC Universe Super Heroes fans. Throughout March, for every purchase of $75 or more, you can get a free exclusive Martian Manhunter minifigure, while supplies last. For you Justice League fans, you’re now one step closer to collecting the team. Other things that are happening at LEGO Stores and on Shop@Home are many new sets from various themes will be available for purchase including the DC Universe/Comics Batman: The Penguin Face Off (76010) and Batman: The Joker Steamroller (76013) sets. Also, with purchases of any LEGO Legends of Chima sets, you can get a free Ewar’s Acro-Fighter (30250) polybag. On March 1, there will be a new exclusive LEGO set available to purchase. Spoilers! It will be The LEGO Movie MetalBeard’s Sea Cow (70810).

**Via neoape**

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LEGO Architecture Trevi Fountain (21020) Revealed At Nuremberg Toy Fair 2014

January 30, 2014 /

In the beginning of the month, we reported that the next LEGO Architecture set would be the Trevi Fountain (21020). Promo Bricks has attended the 2014 Nuremberg Toy Fair and has took pictures of the set. The Trevi Fountain is located in Rome, Italy and was designed by Nicola Salvi in the 1700s. One of the traditions is to throw coins using the right hand over the left shoulder. The new Architecture set is expected to be released this summer.

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LEGO Star Wars: Microfighters Game Available on iOS

January 30, 2014 /

LEGO Star Wars Microfighters on iTunes

Today, Warner Bros. Entertainment has released a new shooting game on iTunes called LEGO Star Wars: Microfighters. You take control of the new Microfighters ships, which will be released here in the US very soon, and blast your way through 18 levels spread out on four planets: Endor, Yavin, Hoth, and Geonosis. You can choose between the six different types of ships including the TIE fighter, X-wing, Star Destroyer, Droid ATT, Millennium Falcon, and Clone Tank. It has a similar vertical scrolling look like older games such as the Raiden series. You can collect studs to spend on upgrades for your Microfighter. The app only costs $1.29 and is available for devices with iOS 6.0 or later such as iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. Like many other LEGO related games, Android devices will have to wait a little longer for its release. Check out the official press release below as well as more screenshots of the game.

LEGO® Star Wars: Microfighters for iOS now available

Get ready to blast your way through space! Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, TT Games, LucasArts and The LEGO Group today announced the release of LEGO® Star Wars ™: Microfighters , for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch devices, bringing the classic space and ground battles of the Clone Wars and Galactic Civil War to your fingertips. Players can fly for the Rebellion and Galactic Republic, or turn to the dark side to play as the Empire and Separatists.

LEGO Star Wars: Microfighters allows players to pilot any one of six Star Wars

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The LEGO Movie TV Spot Featuring Green Lantern

January 30, 2014 /

The LEGO Movie Green Lantern

A few more TV spots for The LEGO Movie have came out and one of them features the Green Lantern and his DC comrade, Superman. The actors of 21 Jump Street and the upcoming 22 Jump Street, Channing Tatum and Jonah Hill, team up again with the help of Emmet and the gang in The LEGO Movie to save Bricksburg from Lord Business. We get to hear Jonah Hill speak for the first time as the Green Lantern. He is supposed to help Superman who is stuck in a sticky substance but he also gets himself stuck. The other video parodies Zack Snyder’s Man of Steel and features Emmet as the Man of Plastic, the one who will save the world. Check out both videos below.

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The LEGO Movie Ticket Giveaway

January 30, 2014 /

The LEGO Movie Poster

As we all know by now, The LEGO Movie will be released in theaters on February 7th. Tickets are now available at Fandango and if you purchase tickets online, you can get a free song download of “Everything is AWESOME!!!” the Sing-A-Long Instrumental Version. There are also a variety of limited edition The LEGO Movie Fandango Gift Cards available for purchase as well. These gift cards show different scenes in the movie as well as my personal favorite, the movie theater setting one.

We here at The Brick Fan are fortunate to do another giveaway and this time, you can win some free tickets to see The LEGO Movie. We have some promo codes to give away that you can use to apply to your ticket purchase online. Like our previous giveaway, which is still going on, all you have to do is to follow the instructions on the Rafflecopter app below and you will be entered. The contest starts today and runs until February 6th so you have time to plan your trip to see The LEGO Movie. This contest is open to the US. Good luck!

a Rafflecopter giveaway

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Ghostbusters 30th Anniversary Will Be Next LEGO CUUSOO Set!

January 30, 2014 /

The LEGO CUUSOO Fall 2013 results are in and the next official LEGO CUUSOO set is Brent Waller’s Ghostbusters 30th Anniversary set! Unfortunately, from what was shown in the video (see below), only the ECTO-1 and the minifigures will be in the final product which means the iconic firehouse would be left out. There were a total of seven projects up for review which was a record including Female Minifigure Set, Poptropica: Dr. Hare’s Lair, The Road to Oz, ATLAS Mini Model Education Outreach, Ghostbusters, FTL – Faster Than Light, and Ghostbusters 30th Anniversary. The Female Minifigure Set by Alatariel is still being evaluated. The Land Rover Defender 110 project from the Spring 2012 review was also rejected.

Below are the images from Brent’s project and not a representation of the final product. There were a lot of very good submissions that was going up against the project but somehow it was worthy enough to become official CUUSOO Set #007. The final ECTO-1 car model was largely based on the original design of the car. LEGO is still working out the final design, pricing, and availability for the set. Congratulations to Brent for joining the exclusive club of designers who has gotten their project to become an official LEGO set!

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LEGO The Simpsons Collectible Minifigures Revealed at Nuremburg

January 29, 2014 /

Instagram user hmouyal has posted the first picture of the LEGO The Simpsons Collectible Minifigures from the 2014 Nuremberg Toy Fair. In the image, you can see a different Homer minifigure than than the one in The Simpsons House (71006) and he has a donut 1×1 round tile and a 1×2 tv remote control. The packaging will have the iconic clouds from the cartoon series.

**Via CM4S on Eurobricks**

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Various LEGO Summer Sets at Nuremberg Toy Fair 2014

January 29, 2014 /

Here’s some images from various summer wave LEGO sets from Fedro’s photostream including City, Creator, Friends, Hero Factory, and Ninjago.

Ultra Agents Mission HQ (71065) – 1048 pcs

LEGO City Arctic Helicrane (60034)

Arctic Outpost (60035) – 374 pieces

Uncover secrets of the ice in the LEGO® City Arctic Outpost including truck, trailer and hi-tech mobile laboratory with all-terrain vehicle.

Investigate remote polar areas with the awesome LEGO® City Arctic Outpost!

Drive out into remote areas with the mobile LEGO® City Arctic Outpost and investigate the secrets of the ice in its high-tech laboratory! The truck’s powerful engine and massive tires means it can cope with the toughest conditions. Pull out the box of too Investigate remote polar areas with the awesome LEGO® City Arctic Outpost!

Arctic Base Camp (60036) – 735 pieces

Lead a mission from LEGO® City Arctic Base Camp with laboratory, conveyor belt, scooter, husky sled, tracked vehicle, helicopter and more.

Plan and go on the ultimate expedition from LEGO® City Arctic Base Camp!

Head out into the wilds and set up the hi-tech LEGO® City Arctic Base Camp to explore the secrets of the ice! Set out on major expeditions with the snow scooter and husky sled team. Investigate the secrets of the ice with the powerful tracked exploration Plan and go on the ultimate expedition from LEGO® City Arctic Base Camp!

LEGO Creator Bike Shop & Cafe (31026) – 1023 pcs – $89.99

The LEGO® Creator Bike Shop & Café is packed with exciting, imaginative details and can rebuild into an

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LEGO Legends of Chima Summer Sets at Nuremburg Toy Fair 2014

January 29, 2014 /

Flickr user Fedro has uploaded a lot of images of the new LEGO Legends of Chima summer sets on his photostream. Check out some of the new sets below!

Sir Fangar’s Sabre-Tooth Walker (70143) – 415 pieces

Escape LEGO® Legends of Chima™ Fangar’s Saber-tooth Walker with snapping jaws, ice claws, ice-tipped flick missiles and detachable trike.

Fend off Sir Fangar’s fearsome Saber-tooth Walker!

Gorzan is trapped in the ice cage and must escape with the CHI before Sir Fangar can catch up with him. Help the Gorilla tribe leader slice through the ice with his red-hot Blayzhamma. Dodge the ice-tipped flick missiles shot from Sir Fangar’s chillingly Fend off Sir Fangar’s fearsome Saber-tooth Walker!

Laval’s Fire Lion (70144) – 450 pieces

Race Mungus to the CHI with Cragger and LEGO® Legends of Chima™ Laval’s Fire Lion with fire CHI power mode and 4-missile rocket pod.

Stop Mungus getting the CHI with Laval’s Fire Lion!

Mungus needs to get the blue CHI to utilize all his powers and Cragger is racing to get to it first. Even up the odds with the mighty Fire Lion, placing Cragger alongside Laval in the cockpit. Enter fire CHI power mode to draw the Fire Lion up to full hei Stop Mungus getting the CHI with Laval’s Fire Lion!

Flying Phoenix Fire Temple (70146) – 1301 pieces

Guard the awesome LEGO® Legends of Chima™ Flying Phoenix Fire Temple with fire CHI power flying Phoenix against Saber-tooth attacks.

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The LEGO Movie Summer Sets Revealed at Nuremburg Toy Fair 2014

January 29, 2014 /

Flickr user Fedro attended the 2014 Nuremburg Toy Fair and they got a chance to see the new The LEGO Movie summer sets including Emmet’s Constructo-Mech (70814), the Super Secret Police Dropship (70815), and Benny’s Spaceship, Spaceship, SPACESHIP! (70816). Check out all the awesome looking sets below!

Emmet’s Constructo-Mech (70814)

Swing the twin wrecking balls of the massive Construct-o-Mech!
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 wrecki Swing the twin wrecking balls of the massive Construct-o-Mech!

Super Secret Police Dropship (70815)

Pursue Emmet and the Master Builders in the awesome Dropship!
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 Pursue Emmet and the Master Builders in the awesome Dropship!

Benny’s Spaceship, Spaceship, SPACESHIP! (70816)

Count down for lift-off in Benny’s dream Spaceship!
Benny may have spent too much time in space with a lack of oxygen, but this wacky character is also a Master Builder. Help him construct the Spaceship, Spaceship, SPACESHIP! of his dreams then help the heroes to evade the Robo Police interceptor. Open the Count down for lift-off in Benny’s dream Spaceship!

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LEGO Mixels Premieres on Cartoon Network on February 12th

January 29, 2014 /

LEGO Mixels

Cartoon Network has released their official press release for the premiere of the new LEGO Mixels animated show on February 12th. The official website will launch on February 6th and the sets will be available on March 1st.

Cartoon Network and The LEGO Group Mix It Up Globally with MIXELS

Mixels.Com Makes U.S. Debut on February 6

Mixels Animated Shorts Premiere on Cartoon Network February 12

Calling All Mixels App to Launch in First Quarter

LEGO(R) Mixels Building Sets in Stores March 1

Mixels is a groundbreaking global franchise created by the powerhouse partnership of two of the biggest forces in kids’ entertainment – Cartoon Network and The LEGO Group – and will make its US debut on multiple screens and platforms this February. A true multiplatform brand, Mixels.com arrives on the web first on February 6, followed by animated shorts on Cartoon Network starting February 12 during the Teen Titans Go! half hour (7:30-8:00pET). Soon after, kids will be able to “mix, max and murp” with their own LEGO(R) Mixels collectible building sets and download the Calling All Mixels app.

Kids media consumption changes every day and this unprecedented collaboration and launch of Mixels continues the evolution of how Cartoon Network is looking at the development and distribution of content and IP creation. Bringing together world-class animators, game developers and product designers from the onset and launching the property on multiple platforms and formats, Cartoon Network and the LEGO brand will enable kids to have a fully integrated and rich experience from the very start

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The LEGO Movie Music Maker App Released

January 29, 2014 /

The LEGO Movie Music Maker

If you’re an old-school fan of Mario Paint for the Super Nintendo, then The LEGO Movie has something cool for you. They have released a new app called The LEGO Movie Music Maker which have a similar feature as Mario Paint’s Composer with a slight difference.

In the beginning, you choose between Emmet, Wyldstyle, Benny, and Batman to watch them dance. Next, you choose from three different songs including the main theme song of the movie, “Everything Is AWESOME!!!” The Music Mixer itself shows your mixer board where you can place different sound blocks to create a sound effect. There are four types of sound blocks to choose from: percussion, guitar, synth, and voices. The song that you choose will loop in the background and will add on whatever sound effect you’ve place on the board. Once the line goes over an effect, the characters will do a dance move for it. You can also change characters and songs on the fly as well. Just a warning, by changing songs, you will lose everything you’ve already done and it will clear the board so be careful when doing that. After you’ve completed your dance, you can save it and it will give you a code so you can return later to edit. You can also send it to a friend for them to watch. It’s pretty neat and kids will enjoy creating some music while watching the characters dance around to it.

The LEGO Movie Music Maker

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LEGO Ninjago Rebooted Premieres Tonight on Cartoon Network

January 29, 2014 /

LEGO Ninjago fans, the time is here! Today is the premiere of LEGO Ninjago Rebooted on Cartoon Network at 7/6c. This new episode is titled The Surge and the Ninjas have brand new weapons called Elemental Techno Blades and also have new outfits to go with the weapons. Many things have changed since the previous season including Garmadon turning good, the Overload turns digital, and there are many new enemies to fight called Nindroids. Don’t miss out on the highly anticipated return of LEGO Ninjago: Masters of Spinjitzu tonight on Cartoon Network.

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LEGO Technic 2014 Sets Revealed at Nuremberg Toy Fair 2014

January 28, 2014 /

The first images and videos of some of the new 2014 LEGO Technic sets have been revealed at the 2014 Nuremberg Toy Fair by Hobby Media. Displayed at the show was a Red Truck (42029) and a Volvo Front Loader (40230). Those are not the official names of the sets but just descriptions of what they are. The Front Loader has Power Functions included and can lift up to a kilo and was said to go for about 240 Euros.

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The Cooper Works Custom LEGO Decals Project on Kickstarter

January 28, 2014 /

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I was recently contacted by Jeff from Cooper Works and was introduced to his decal kits project on Kickstarter. If you like to enhance your MOCs with addition details, this project is for you. There are a number of decals sheets that you can unlock at various pledge amount levels. What’s cool about these decals are that they can fit on many different types of bricks. The goal of the project is to raise $5,500 and it is already over 25% supported with 24 days to go. Check out what Jeff and Cooper Works has to offer and show your support if you’re liking what you see.

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Closeup Video of the 2014 LEGO City Train Sets

January 28, 2014 /

Legomilk over on Eurobricks has found a video on YouTube by HobbymediaIT of the new LEGO City train sets. There’s no word on where the video is from but I suspect it was taken the 2014 Nuremberg Toy Fair. Check out the video below.

Train Station (60050) – 423 pieces – $64.99

Enter the LEGO® City Train Station with a clock, ATM, train map, LEGO® City shop, kiosk and rail tracks plus a bicycle and yellow taxi.

Browse the shops while you wait at the busy LEGO® City Train Station!

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 y Browse the shops while you wait at the busy LEGO® City Train Station!

High-Speed Passenger Train (60051) – 610 pieces – $149.99

Drive the motorized LEGO® City High-speed Passenger Train with a 7-speed infrared remote control plus circular track and way station.

Get around LEGO® City fast in the High-speed Passenger Train!

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 fro Get around LEGO® City fast in the High-speed Passenger Train!

Cargo Train (60052) – 887 pieces – $199.99

Drive the motorized LEGO® City Cargo

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The LEGO Movie ScreenSlam Official Movie Interviews

January 28, 2014 /

ScreenSlam has uploaded some new movie interviews with some of the main voice actors from The LEGO Movie. The interviews go in-depth of their particular characters. Check out all the video interviews below:

Will Arnett – Batman

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LEGO Build with Chrome Application Now Works Anywhere In The World

January 28, 2014 /

Build with Chrome

Back in 2012, we reported on a new application by Google called Build with Chrome by Google Australia that let you create virtual properties on any place in the world. Originally, users took a plot of land in Australia and created things at that particular location. Today it has been revealed that the application has been updated and the WebGL technology now works for the Chrome web browser as well as on the Android versions whether it be on your phone or tablet.

You can show off your creations using your Google+ account as well as see other creations from people in your Circles. If you need help getting started, there is a Build Academy that shows you some short tutorials and challenges using some of the characters from The LEGO Movie. If you have some free time, check out what Build with Chrome has to offer.

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LEGO Star Wars Rebels Sets Revealed at Nuremberg Toy Fair 2014

January 28, 2014 /

The Phantom Star Wars Rebels by LEGO

The Nuremberg Toy Fair 2014 is going on right now and Atamaii.tv got a chance to see some of the new LEGO Star Wars 2014 sets for the new Rebels animated TV series on Disney XD. The first set was the Phantom (75048).

Phantom (75048) – 234 pcs – $24.99

Take on evil Imperial forces in The Phantom with opening cockpit, 2-way spring-loaded shooter, rear cargo compartment and more.

Fly The Phantom into battle against the evil Empire!

Join the Rebel resistance against the evil Empire in The Phantom attack shuttle, as seen in the exciting Star Wars: Rebels animated TV series! Place young Rebel hero Ezra Bridger in the detachable cockpit and store his cadet helmet and blaster in the carg Fly The Phantom into battle against the evil Empire!

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The other ship that was on display at the toy fair was The Ghost (75053).

The Ghost (75053) – 929 pcs – $89.99

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!

The Ghost Star Wars Rebels by LEGO

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Free Exclusive Batman Poster This Week With Any Purchase

January 27, 2014 /

The LEGO Movie Batman

From today until this Sunday (Super Bowl Sunday), for any purchase at LEGO Brand Stores and on Shop@Home, you can get a free exclusive The LEGO Movie poster featuring Batman while supplies last. If you have some cool LEGO Store staff members, you could possibly this Batman poster for free. This is the last week that you can get these movie related poster unless you’re near a LEGO Store and they have leftovers from previous weeks. There is also the secret Benny poster that you can get by telling the staff the secret phrase. Hopefully you will/were able to get all five posters from this month’s LEGO promo.

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The LEGO Movie Exclusive Minifigure Polybags at Regal Cinemas and AMC Theaters

January 27, 2014 /

The LEGO Movie Regal Cinemas Bonus

LEGO Movie fans rejoice! Regal Cinemas is now offering the free exclusive Pyjamas Emmet polybag with purchases of a RealD 3D movie ticket. This is a Regal Crown Club members exclusive and is only valid at participating Regal, United Artist, and Edwards theaters while supplies last. Head over to your box office for more details about the polybag.

AMC Theaters is also offering a bonus for their Stubs members. From February 7-9 while supplies last, they are giving away the Radio DJ Robot polybag with every purchase of a RealD 3D movie ticket. For us hardcore fans, it looks like we’ll have to watch the movie twice at different theaters which isn’t really a bad thing.

The LEGO Movie AMC Bonus

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The LEGO Movie Promo Tin Found

January 27, 2014 /

From time to time, there are some there are some promos that are sent out to various people to promote a certain movie. A lucky individual by the name of matchity on Reddit has gotten a hold of a promo tin of The LEGO Movie. It is filled with instructions of a theater setting with 9 minifigures included: Wyldstyle, Emmet, Batman, Bad Cop/Good Cop, President Business, Wonder Woman, Vitruvius, Ice Cream Jo, and a Gallant Guard. Regular folks like us probably won’t be seeing this set anywhere but you can get one off of eBay. Again, this tin is sent out to various media outlet to help promote the upcoming movie.

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More LEGO Star Wars Sandcrawler (75059) Details

January 27, 2014 /

Last year, we reported that there was a rumor of a new LEGO Star Wars Sandcrawler (75059) was being released this year. It looks like that rumor has been confirmed by Brick Shop Holland. There are no images at this time and they have listed the set as an Ultimate Collector’s Series set but it may just be a larger set much like the Ewok Village (10236) from last year. There’s no word on the piece count but jvdrummer182 on Brickset states that it will retail at $349.99. At that price point, my guess is the piece count would be in the upper 2000s/lower 3000s. The origial Sandcrawler (10144) only had 1669 pieces but I suspect this new version will be much larger than that. There’s also no word on the release date but one possibility is during the LEGO May the 4th event. More details as they become available.

**Image above is not the new Sandcrawler. It is mb_bricks’ LEGO CUUSOO project.**

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The LEGO Movie More Extended Scenes

January 27, 2014 /

The LEGO Movie Poster

Collider has posted yet another new extended video from The LEGO Movie. This 8 minute clip shows many longer scenes that we’ve seen before including the interrogation between Bad Cop/Good Cop and Emmet. Another scene shows President Business voiced by Will Ferrell transform into Lord Business. The next scene shows Vitruvius and Wyldstyle entering Emmet’s mind. Next up is the scene that we reported yesterday showing Batman’s introduction. The following scene shows the heroes arriving at Cloud Cuckoo Land where they meet Unikitty voiced by Allison Brie. The last scene shows them building a collaborative vehicle while being chased by the Super Secret Police Dropship. After watching these short scenes, I’m now even more excited to see the movie next week! Check out the video below.

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The LEGO Movie Video Game New Screenshots & Gameplay Video

January 26, 2014 /

Nintendo Everything has provided a couple of new screenshots of The LEGO Movie Video Game. LegoCloneFanatic has also provided the image above of the open world part of the game. It shows Pyjamas Emmet strolling the streets with the Ice Cream Machine in the background. As we slowly get closer to the release of the movie and the game, more screenshots and videos should be coming out. Check out the new images below as well as a trailer showing some new gameplay.

The LEGO Movie Video Game

The LEGO Movie Video Game

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The LEGO Movie Video Game Radio DJ Robot Walmart Pre-Order Exclusive

January 26, 2014 /

The LEGO Movie Radio DJ Robot

A few weeks ago, we reported on The LEGO Movie Radio DJ Robot Minifigure polybag but didn’t know how to get it. I was checking Walmart’s site and the dreaded news has come. By pre-ordering The LEGO Movie Video Game, you will be able to get this exclusive polybag. What’s weird is that it is only available on Playstation 3 and Xbox 360 at this time. There’s no word on whether the Radio DJ Robot will be available on PS4 and Xbox One. Gamestop also has some bonuses going on with their pre-orders with the Western Emmet and a $7.50 movie ticket voucher. If the Robot DJ is not available on PS4 and Xbox One, it’ll be a pretty hard decision to make for what system you should get the game for.

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The LEGO Movie Extended Scene – I Am Batman

January 26, 2014 /

The LEGO Movie Brick Bust

There is now an extended scene on YouTube The LEGO Movie by moviemaniacsDE. The scene shows Emmet and Wyldstyle on the train trying to escape Bad Cop/Good Cop and his flying police car and is ultimately rescued by Batman and his Batwing. This is also the first time that Emmet finds out that Batman is Wyldstyle’s boyfriend and Emmet is bummed out by this revelation. What will happen next after they’ve “crashed” into the sun?

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How The LEGO Movie Was Made Behind the Scenes Video

January 25, 2014 /

The LEGO Movie MetalBeard's Sea Cow

If you haven’t got enough of behind the scenes videos of The LEGO Movie, we have one more for you courtesy of ScreenSlam. They have uploaded a video showing how the animators of the movie used actual LEGO sets in their animations. The video also shows glimpses of MetalBeard’s Sea Cow (70810) which will be available next month. If you have some time, I highly recommend watching the video and see how the animators and designers created the movie.

The LEGO Movie MetalBeard's Sea Cow

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The LEGO Movie On Set Movie Interviews

January 25, 2014 /

The LEGO Movie Brick Bust

In addition to videos of actors doing their lines in our previous post, ScreenSlam also has some videos of the actors doing interviews about The LEGO Movie including Mr. Morgan Freeman. It cool to hear the thoughts of the actors on the movie itself and everyone seems to genuinely to have enjoyed voicing their characters.

Chris Pratt – Emmet

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The LEGO Movie Behind the Scenes Voice Recordings

January 25, 2014 /

The LEGO Movie Brick Bust

Continuing with our coverage of The LEGO Movie, there are some new behind the scenes videos by ScreenSlam of a couple of actors doing some of their lines for the movie. The LEGO Movie is just 2 weeks away and we’ll be continuing doing articles related to the movie. If you haven’t heard, we are doing a sweepstakes to give away some pretty cool The LEGO Movie swag. If you haven’t entered, you still have time to.

Will Ferrell as President Business/Lord Business

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A Few New The LEGO Movie TV Spots

January 24, 2014 /

There are a couple of new The LEGO Movie 20 second TV spots that have been released the past day or so. One is called Unlikely Heroes which shows different kind of heroes including super heroes and unlikely heroes.

The other TV spot is called Fate and the fate of the world lies in Emmet’s tiny yellow hands. We’ve already seen plenty of scenes in this video including Batman reiterating that he works only in black and very, very dark grey.

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The LEGO Movie Fandango Ticket Bonus Offer

January 24, 2014 /

The LEGO Movie Fandango Offer

Fandango is the first movie ticket outlet in the States to offer a bonus for purchasing tickets to The LEGO Movie. The bonus is a free download of “Everything is Awesome (Sing-A-Long Instrumental Version) from the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack. This bonus is nothing compared to the one across the pond where they are able to get either the Pyjamas Emmet or the Radio DJ Robot minifigure polybags. Hopefully other ticket outlets will have bonuses for purchasing tickets to The LEGO Movie as well.

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The LEGO Movie The Emmet Awards

January 24, 2014 /

The LEGO Movie The Emmet Awards

From February until July, The LEGO Movie will be hosting The Emmet Awards. It is their BIGGEST, little awards show ever! LEGO will be holding some monthly building contests in different categories from directing your own trailer to making something ordinary to extraordinary. Every contest will have five nominees chosen and an overall winner will be chosen from those nominees. If you’re lucky, you may get to win some cool prizes. We’ll have more details one the contest starts.

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The LEGO Movie Sweepstakes

January 24, 2014 /

The LEGO Movie Poster

In celebration of “The LEGO Movie” arriving in theaters on February 7th, we are happy to announce that we have a sweepstakes for some really cool “The LEGO Movie” prizes. A few lucky winners will have a chance to receive some movie-related goodies. I will be randomly choosing three (3) different winners for the following prize packs:

Grand Prize

(1) The LEGO Movie Getaway Glider (70800)
(1) The LEGO Movie Melting Room (70801)
(1) “Everything is Awesome” Adult Tee
(1) “Emmet” Youth Tee
(1) Random The LEGO Movie Minifigure Key Chain featuring either Emmet, Wyldstyle, or Bad Cop
(1) Random The LEGO Movie Series Collectible Minifigure (71004) Mystery Bag

2nd Place

(1) “Everything is Awesome” Adult Tee
(1) “Wyldstyle” Youth Tee
(1) The LEGO Movie: Ready, Steady, Stick! Activity Book
(1) Random The LEGO Movie Minifigure Key Chain featuring either Emmet, Wyldstyle, or Bad Cop
(1) Random The LEGO Movie Series Collectible Minifigure (71004) Mystery Bag

3rd Place

(1) Cinch Bag
(1) The LEGO Movie: Ready, Steady, Stick! Activity Book
(1) Random The LEGO Movie Minifigure Key Chain featuring either Emmet, Wyldstyle, or Bad Cop
(1) Random The LEGO Movie Series Collectible Minifigure (71004) Mystery Bag

To enter the contest, simply use our RaffleCopter App below. First, we will need your e-mail address. Don’t worry, we won’t spam you. We just need it to contact the winners. You will be added to our subscription list and you will need to confirm your e-mail and enter the secret password from the confirmation e-mail where is asks in … Continue

New The LEGO Movie Models at LEGOLAND California Hotel

January 23, 2014 /

The LEGO Movie Display at LEGOLAND California

A fellow reader of the site and contact, let’s call him “Bob,” has sent me some images of some brand new The LEGO Movie models that are currently displayed at the LEGOLAND California Hotel for guests to see. The various scenes were created by the LEGO builders at the park and were based off screenshots and concept art from Warner Bros. Check out all the different scenes in the movie that is in the model. We will have more The LEGO Movie images from LEGOLAND this weekend.

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Final Two LEGO Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2014 Animated Sets Revealed

January 23, 2014 /

LEGO Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Karai Bike Escape (79118)

The last two LEGO Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles animated cartoon sets have been revealed on Italian site DVD Mart. The first two sets were revealed a few days ago, the Mutation Chamber Unleashed (79119) and the T-Rawket Sky Strike (79120).

Karai Bike Escape (79118) – 88 pcs

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!

LEGO Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Turtle Sub Undersea Chase (79121)

Turtle Sub Undersea Chase (79121) – 684 pieces

Launch a pursuit with Turtle Sub with shooter and detachable mini sub vs. the mini Kraang sub with flick missile shooter and 4 minifigures.

Lead an underwater pursuit of The Kraang!

The Kraang have got the power cell and are getting away in their mini Kraang sub. Rev up the engine of the awesome Turtle Sub and power away in hot pursuit with Donatello, Leonardo and Leatherhead. Watch out for the Kraang sub’s flick missiles, fire the s Lead an underwater pursuit of The Kraang!

**Via just2good on Eurobricks**

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The LEGO Movie – Behind the Bricks Featurette on iTunes

January 23, 2014 /

The LEGO Movie has released an exclusive featurette on iTunes called Behind the Bricks. This 4 minute video goes behind the scenes of the movie and interviews the cast while they are stil in character. There are some more new scenes added and you can also hear some characters talk for the first time including Alison Brie as Uni-Kitty, Charlie Day as Benny, and Nick Offerman as MetalBeard. You may have to download QuickTime Player to see the video. If you aren’t able to watch it, it’ll probably be on YouTube in the near future and we’ll embed it below when it is available.

Update: The video is now on YouTube.

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The LEGO Movie Video Game Xbox Achievement List Revealed

January 23, 2014 /

The LEGO Movie Video Game Box Art

The LEGO Movie Video Game is still weeks away from release but XboxAchievements has revealed the achievement list for the Xbox version of the game. There are a total of 48 achievements for a total of 1000 points to unlock throughout the game. The Playstation version of the trophies will have similar achievements broken down by rarity.

  • Cover Your Butt! – Complete Prologue – The Prophecy
  • Lets Get Craaazzzyyyy – Complete Level 1 – Bricksburg Construction.
  • Darn Darn Darn Darny Darn! – Complete Level 2 – Escape From Bricksburg.
  • Are You A DJ? – Complete Level 3 – Flatbush Gulch.
  • Freeze, Turkeys! – Complete Level 4 – Flatbush Rooftops.
  • Rest In Pieces – Complete Level 5 – Escape From Flatbush.
  • No Frowny Faces – Complete Level 6 – Welcome to Cloud Cuckoo Land.
  • Every Man For Himself! – Complete Level 7 – Attack On Cloud Cuckoo Land.
  • You Can’t Build ‘Em All At Once – Complete Level 8 – Escape From Cloud Cuckoo Land.
  • Why Are My Pants Cold and Wet? – Complete Level 9 – The Depths.
  • This Bedoubled Land Couch – Complete Level 10 – Infiltrate The Octan Tower.
  • See You Later Alligator – Complete Level 11 – Put The Thing On The Thing.
  • Found Your Pants, Series Is Over – Complete Level 12 – Broadcast News.
  • I Am A Master Builder! – Complete Level 13 – Back From Reality.
  • Release Every Micro Manager! – Complete Level 14 – Bricksburg Under Attack.
  • You Can Still Change Everything – Complete Level 15 – The Final
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The LEGO Movie Benny Minifigure Revealed

January 23, 2014 /

One of the directors and writers of The LEGO Movie, Chris Miller, has tweeted out a image of the Benny minifigure from the one of the future LEGO Movie sets. As you can see, he has a worn down look with a faded symbol on the torso as well as his signature cracked helmet. Benny will be available in next month’s release of MetalBeard’s Sea Cow (70810) as well as in Benny’s Spaceship, Spaceship, SPACESHIP!

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LEGO CUUSOO Buffalo Airways Ice Pilots DC-3

January 22, 2014 /

From time to time, we feature some neat projects on LEGO CUUSOO. We’ve been asked by fellow reader Katie O’Neil to help support the Buffalo Airways Ice Pilots DC-3 project and also help spread the word about it. The model is a collaborative project by Mikey McBryand and Ssorg. The project is based off the Buffalo Airways real life DC-3 and has made numerous appearances in the History Channel’s Ice Pilots. I have actually seen a few episodes of the show in the past and the project does represent the plane very well. Mikey has been hard at work trying to promote his project and we are glad to help out. Head over to the project page to read more about some of the features of the DC-3 and show your support if you like what you see.

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Movie Ticket Voucher Bonus for The LEGO Movie Video Game Pre-orders

January 22, 2014 /

The LEGO Movie Video Game Gamestop Pre-order Bonus #2

If you’re thinking picking up The LEGO Movie Video Game, Gamestop has another bonus added to the pre-orders of the game. For pre-ordering, you will receive a voucher for up to $7.50 off one admission ticket to see The LEGO Movie in theaters. This offer is valid only for the games on the Playstation 4, Playstation 3, Xbox One, Xbox 360, and Nintendo Wii U and expires on 3/31/14, while supplies last. This bonus is in addition to the exclusive Western Emmet minifigure that will be given out as well.

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The LEGO Movie Toys R Us Building Event

January 22, 2014 /

The LEGO Movie Toys R US Building Event

Toys R Us stores will be holding their own The LEGO Movie Building Event on Saturday, February 8th from 12-2pm. At the event you can build Emmet’s car and transform it into a flying car. The event is valid while supplies last.

Remember, LEGO Stores will have their Micro Manager Monthly Mini Model Build event on Tuesday, February 4th starting at 5pm. Get there early because this will probably be a very popular build, just in time for The LEGO Movie premiere later in the same week.

Thank you to everyone who wrote in about it.

**Via LEGO Club**

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The LEGO Movie MetalBeard’s Sea Cow (70810) Confirmed For February Release

January 22, 2014 /

As we predicted, the exclusive set being sold early for LEGO VIP Members in February will be The LEGO Movie MetalBeard’s Sea Cow (70810). Hoth Bricks has a copy of the February calendar which shows an outline of the epic ship. The set will be sold early to VIP members starting February 17th until February 28th and to the general public right after. The Sea Cow contains 2741 pieces and will have five minifigures: Emmet, Wyldstyle, MetalBeard, Benny, and Vitruvious. Queasy Kitty will also make an appearance in the set. There’s no word on the pricing but my guess would be at least around $200.

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More Details About The LEGO Movie Video Game

January 22, 2014 /

The LEGO Movie Video Game

The LEGO Video Game Blog has been updated by Louise Andrews with more information about The LEGO Movie Video Game. One major point Louise made is that everything in the game is made out of LEGO bricks. The game is designed to look just like the movie. Although everything is made of LEGO elements, not everything can be destroyed but there will be enough to keep you entertained. Another thing that is made from LEGO elements are the particle effects such as explosions, water splashes, lava, etc. The animation has been changed up from other LEGO games. The characters in The LEGO Movie video game moves just like the real minifigures in a more rigid way.

There are also a couple of new game features called Master Build and Instruction Build. When you play as a Master Builder, you can find various items from the level and use those pieces to create a brand-new object to use. Instruction Builds are pretty much what they are. They are instructions pages that you find in the levels and you can build them by putting the correct pieces on the model.

Check out all the new screenshots below as well as our coverage of The LEGO Movie video game from last year’s San Diego Comic Con which shows off some of the Instruction Builds.

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Ask Your Questions for the Cast of The LEGO Movie

January 21, 2014 /

The LEGO Movie Brick Bust

A few members of The LEGO Movie cast, Chris Pratt, Elizabeth Banks, and Will Arnett, will be doing an upcoming episode of Unscripted for Moviefone. From now until Thursday, January 23rd, you can ask the stars questions and if you’re lucky, your question may be answered. Just submit your questions in the comments section of this post, on Moviefone’s Facebook Page, or on Twitter using the hashtag #LegoUnscripted. Check back to Moviefone a few days before The LEGO Movie is released to see if your question was answered.

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London Toy Fair 2014 LEGO Set Report

January 21, 2014 /

The London Toy Fair 2014 is currently going on right now and the teams over at Brick Fanatics as well as All About Bricks has been covering what’s been going on. They have done initial reports of the LEGO sets displayed at the convention. Unfortunately, photography is not allowed. but Exhibit 3 Sixty has managed to get one of the LEGO City display. In addition to all the reported information, I’ve also added information that we already had from previous posts.

Ultra Agents

Each set comes with a different mission with an online comic which uses augmented reality to make your own comics.

Riverside Raid (71060) – 88 pcs – £9.99
Tremor Track Infiltration (71061) – 241 pcs – £17.99
Infearno Interception (71602) – 313 pcs – £24.99
Toxikita’s Toxic Meltdown (71063) – 429 pcs – £34.99
Hurricane Heist (71064) – 589 pcs – £49.99
Ultra Agents Mission HQ (71065) – 1048 pcs – £79.99

City

Arctic Snowmobile (60032) – 44 pcs – $6.99
Arctic Ice Crawler (60033) – 113 pcs – $14.99
Arctic Helicrane (60034) – 262 pcs – $39.99
Arctic Outpost (60035) – 374 pcs – $49.99
Arctic Base Camp (60036) – 733 pcs – $89.99
Train Station (60050) – 423 pcs – $64.99
High-Speed Passenger Train (60051) – 610 pcs – $149.99
Cargo Train (60052) – 888 pcs – $199.99
Arctic Ice Breaker (60062)

Collectible Minifigures

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Beyond the Brick Episode 100 Featuring Keith Severson

January 21, 2014 /

The Beyond the Brick team has just filmed their 100th episode and their guest for the show is the head of the LEGO Community Engagement and Events Team, Keith Severson. The interview covered many topics including what he does as the head of the CEE Team and also touched on many questions about the LEGO Community. It was very informative and it was neat to hear what goes on behind the scenes of what the CEE Team does. If you have some time, check out the interview below.

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The LEGO Movie Logo by Chiukeung

January 21, 2014 /

Just completed The LEGO Movie Logo

To get you more into the mood for The LEGO Movie CK Tsang, aka chiukeung, has recreated the logo from the movie. This build is a fantastic recreation of the official one although it uses different pieces than the original one. This conveys the message that the movie as well as chiukeung bring which is to use your imagination to create something awesome.

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The Android’s Dungeon & Baseball Card Shop by Pepa Quin

January 20, 2014 /

Worst. Creation. Ever.

In celebration of The Simpsons House (71006) now being available, Matt De Lanoy, aka Pepa Quin, has created The Android’s Dungeon & Baseball Card Shop as his Iron Builder model using the white modified brick 2 x 3 x 2/3 with two studs. Owned by Jeff Alberson, aka Comic Book Guy, this build is a great representation of comic book shop from the cartoon. Matt has implemented some things from The Simpsons House including the Radioactive Man comic book and Bart and his skateboard. This is the total opposite of the Worst. Creation. Ever.

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LEGO Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2014 Partial Box Art

January 20, 2014 /

LEGO Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Mutation Chamber Unleashed (79119)

Navy Trooper Fenson on Eurobricks has found a couple of images of some of the new LEGO Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles sets on German retailer bucher.de. These are the first of what will be many images of the 2014 TMNT Summer sets that will soon be surfacing in the very near future.

Mutation Chamber Unleashed (79119) – 196 pieces

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 T-Rawket Sky Strike (79120)

T-Rawket Sky Strike (79120) – 286 pieces

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 the Turtles’ homemade T-Rawket. Dodge the Ship’s flick missiles and return fire with a sizzling slice of Turtle Power from the p Launch a Turtle-powered Sky Strike with the T-Rawket!

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The LEGO Movie Store Building Event

January 20, 2014 /

From now until February 16th, LEGO Stores will be holding a building event for kids to create something and show off their creations on the display. I took a trip down to my local store in Fashion Valley and it was already packed with kids and parents having fun building stuff. My awesome friend, Genevieve, was manning the booth at the time I came in and there were some really creative things that the kids had built like castle towers, swimming pools, and even a stingray-style boat. Kids also improvised on some builds such as using bricks as wheels which shows that kids have a very vast imagination at a very young age. For showing off their creations, the kids were given an LEGO Movie Accessory Pack as well as the new Lord Business poster. If you have some time, head over to your store to see what the kids there have created. Check out some of the stuff the kids built below.

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The LEGO Movie Store Building Event

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The LEGO Movie Accessory Pack Now Available at LEGO Stores

January 20, 2014 /

The LEGO Movie Accessory Pack

Starting today until February 16th, head over to your local LEGO Store and build something for The LEGO Movie display and you can get a free Accessory Pack filled with goodies including stickers, minibuilds, and a keychain. Check out my review of it here. The offer is valid while supplies last.

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Free Exclusive Lord Business Poster This Week With Any Purchase

January 20, 2014 /

The LEGO Movie Lord Business

Today starts another week in The LEGO Movie poster giveaway at LEGO Stores and on Shop@Home. For any purchase from today until Sunday, you can get a free exclusive Lord Business poster. Like with every giveaway, they are available while supplies last. You can also probably snag an Emmet poster if there are any left over from last week.

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The LEGO Movie New TV Spot – Girl Power

January 19, 2014 /

The LEGO Movie Western Emmet

There is a new TV spot for The LEGO Movie from Warner Bros. India titled Girl Power which features a lot of Wyldstyle’s scenes including some new, never seen before clips. We also get to see Emmet in his western outfit which you can get for pre-ordering the game from Gamestop. Check out the clip below.

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The LEGO Movie Super Secret Police Enforcer Polybag Found at Toys R Us

January 19, 2014 /

The LEGO Movie Super Secret Police Enforcer (30282)

It now looks like how we will be able to get one of the new The LEGO Movie polybags that we’ve reported a few weeks ago. Toys R Us has listed the Super Secret Police Enforcer Polybag (30282) on their website for $4.99 each. They are currently not available to purchase online just yet but they do have it checked for being sold in stores. Like we’ve mentioned before, call your store and check if they are indeed available in stores before you go there. There’s still no word yet at this time on how the Micro Manager Battle (30281) will be distributed. Thanks to Clutch from Bricks on the Dollar for the heads up.

Fly into the fray with the Super Secret Police Enforcer with red and blue lights and control levers plus a cool blaster weapon.

The LEGO Movie Super Secret Police Enforcer (30282)

The LEGO Movie Super Secret Police Enforcer (30282)

The LEGO Movie Super Secret Police Enforcer (30282)

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LEGO 2014 Star Wars and Super Heroes Sets on Toys R Us Website

January 19, 2014 /

The new 2014 LEGO Star Wars and the Super Heroes sets are now listed on the Toys R Us website. They aren’t available online but they do have a check mark next to “Sold in stores” so this may suggest all the new sets may be hitting store shevles soon. We’ve reported earlier that the Star Wars sets were pushed back until March so LEGO could put their focus on The LEGO Movie sets. The Super Heroes sets were estimated to be released around March/April as well. We all know that Toys R Us sometimes releases new sets early so you may find some in stores sooner than you may think. Call up your local stores to see if they actually have them before you head out.

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Cutaway Style LEGO Sydney Opera House at Brickvention 2014

January 19, 2014 /

LEGO Sydney Opera House

Currently, there are two official LEGO Sydney Opera House sets, the Architecture set (21012) as well as the Creator set (10234). There is also another model that has been created but it won’t be sold because this is a model of the iconic building created by LEGO Master Model Builders Ryan McNaught and Erik Varszegi. They have created a 75,000 piece cutaway style of the Sydney Opera House and was displayed at Brickvention 2014. This particular model costs about $25,000 and took aroud 300 hours to complete in a period of 38 working days. Ryan had to digitally design the Opera House first because Erik worked out of company headquarters in Enfield, Connecticut. After his section was completed, it had to be carefully transported to Australia.

In the cutaway section, you can see all the intricate details of the building including the stage, the auditorium, as well as the dressing rooms. This piece of work is absolutely incredible and the estimated 20,000 lucky attendees of Brickvention got to take a closeup look at it. Ryan notes, “I’ve always wanted to do the Opera House and it’s been my personal Mount Everest of Lego, it’s been bugging me for years and years because it’s such a difficult shape.” The Sydney Opera House will most likely be used in future promotional tours as well as museum exhibitions. Check out more images of the model below or head over to Ryan’s Flickr to see larger images.

LEGO Sydney Opera House

LEGO Sydney Opera House

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LEGO The Simpsons House (71006) Time Lapse Build

January 18, 2014 /

LEGO The Simpsons House (71006)

Yesterday, the LEGO The Simpsons House (71006) became available for LEGO VIP members at brand stores as well as on Shop@Home. A fellow reader by the name of Marcel sent me a a time lapse video of him building the house. Since I don’t have the set yet, it’s cool to see how everything came together. I’ll eventually do a review on the set when I get my hands on it but for now, I’ll just watch it being built. Check out the video below. Unfortunately, Marcel is speaking German so I’m not sure what was said at the beginning of the video.

Update: Marcel has emailed me clarifying that he was just explaining you can now buy the set in LEGO Stores as VIP members, how much the set costs, and how many pieces are in the set.

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The LEGO Movie: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Preview

January 18, 2014 /

The LEGO Movie: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

A couple of days ago, we reported that The LEGO Movie: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack was available for pre-order on Amazon. They have updated their page and you can now preview the all of the tracks. The 28 digital tracks are $7.99 while the physical audio CD is $12.26 with a pre-order price guarantee. The digital soundtrack can be listened on Amazon’s Cloud Player and the app can be downloaded from Google Play, iTunes, and the Amazon MP3 app itself.

1. Everything is Awesome!!! – Tegan and Sara
2. Prologue – Mark Mothersbaugh
3. Emmett’s Morning- Mark Mothersbaugh
4. Emmett Falls in Love – Mark Mothersbaugh
5. Escape – Mark Mothersbaugh
6. Into the Old West – Mark Mothersbaugh
7. Wildstyle Explains – Mark Mothersbaugh
8. Emmett’s Mind- Mark Mothersbaugh
9. The Transformation- Mark Mothersbaugh
10. Saloons and Wagons- Mark Mothersbaugh
11. Batman- Mark Mothersbaugh
12. Middle Zealand – Mark Mothersbaugh
13. Cloud Cuckooland and Ben the Spaceman – Mark Mothersbaugh
14. Emmett’s Speech – Mark Mothersbaugh
15. Submarines and Metal Beard – Mark Mothersbaugh
16. Requiem for Cuckooland – Mark Mothersbaugh
17. Reaching the Kragle – Mark Mothersbaugh
18. Emmett’s Plan – Mark Mothersbaugh
19. The Truth – Mark Mothersbaugh
20. Wyldstyle Leads – Mark Mothersbaugh
21. Let’s Put It All Back – Mark Mothersbaugh
22. I Am a Master Builder – Mark Mothersbaugh
23. My Secret Weapon – Mark Mothersbaugh
24. We Did It! – Mark Mothersbaugh
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LEGO Ultra Agents Official Logo Revealed

January 18, 2014 /

LEGO Ultra Agents

KockaMania.hu on their Facebook Page has revealed the new LEGO Ultra Agents logo for the line. We’ve already reported on a few of the sets last month but now we get to see the official logo.

Riverside Raid (71060) – 88 pcs – $12
Tremor Track Infiltration (71061) – 241 pcs – $20
Infearno Interception (71602) – 313 pcs – $30
Toxikita’s Toxic Meltdown (71063) – 429 pcs – $40
Hurricane Heist (71064) – 589 pcs – $70
Ultra Agent Mission HQ (71065) – 1048 pcs – $100

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The Brick Fan Turn 2 Years Old

January 18, 2014 /

Today marks the second year that The Brick Fan has been online. What started out two years as a just a simple hobby has turned into a somewhat of a part-time job for me. Last year, I made a goal to double the traffic that the site had and that was accomplished, more than what I expected. I’m not going to post any stats because they are similar to the ones in last year’s recap and I don’t want to repeat what’s been said already.

First and foremost, thank you to all the readers. This may sound cliche but without you guys, this site would be absolutely nothing. I never imagined that a tiny site like this would have such a following. It may be a small following but I appreciate everyone just taking a little bit of your time and reading what I have put out. All of your positive comments and feedback are what motivates me to keep this site going. I don’t have any plans to stop so let’s see how long we can keep this going.

I also want to thank all the people in the LEGO community that I’ve met or been in contact with last year. I’ve made a lot of new friends and acquaintances and hope to connect with more people this year. To the staff at the Fashion Valley LEGO Store, thanks for letting me hang out there with you guys during my downtime. It’s been cool interacting with everyone there and seeing how the store is … Continue

The LEGO Movie Getaway Glider (70800) Review

January 17, 2014 /

Continuing on with our reviews of The LEGO Movie sets, today we have the smallest set from the line, the Getaway Glider (70800). Like the Melting Room, the set retails for $12.99 but it only has 104 pieces which is a no so good $0.12/piece. The box contains two un-numbered bags, a brown horse, one instruction booklet, and a small sticker sheet.

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Another X-Men Character Revealed in LEGO Marvel Set 76022

January 17, 2014 /

Legoevilelmo on Eurobricks is reporting that he has seen another new X-Men in this year’s LEGO Marvel X-Men set and that is Cyclops. They are also reporting that not only will Cyclops be in the set, he will also be piloting the Blackbird. This is in addition to what we’ve reported last week for this particular set. Currently, we now have Cyclops in addition to Magneto, Storm, Wolverine in his brown costume, a Sentinel, as well as the Blackbird. More details as they become available.

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New Screenshots for The LEGO Movie Video Game

January 17, 2014 /

The LEGO Movie Video Game

The Xbox Marketplace has revealed a couple of new screenshots of The LEGO Movie video game. These new shots show the heroes in what looks to be the stage where the Cloud Cuckoo Palace (70803) is located. The other image shows Wyldstyle riding her dragster from the Super Cycle Chase (70808). The game is now available for pre-order on Gamestop. For pre-ordering at Gamestop, you will get an exclusive Western Emmet minifigure. You can also pre-order on Amazon but they have not revealed what bonus they will have, if any.

The LEGO Movie Video Game

The LEGO Movie Video Game

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LEGO CUUSOO LEGO Bird Project Achieves 10,000 Supporters

January 16, 2014 /

The LEGO Bird Project by Thomas Poulsom, aka DeTomaso, is the latest project to achieve 10,000 supporters on LEGO CUUSOO. It is the first project to qualify for the revised review stage. The project was originally a series of birds but had to be revised due to the new CUUSOO guidelines. The project now focuses on a couple of very recognizable birds and DeTomaso hopes that they are an inspiration to both kids and adults. The Modular Apple Store now becomes the highest supported project on CUUSOO. Congratulations to Thomas for this achievement! Read the official LEGO CUUSOO comment below.

Congratulations on 10,000 supporters, DeTomaso!

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Congratulations on reaching 10,000 supporters for the LEGO Bird Project. It’s been quite the journey, are your arms wings tired yet?

Thanks for focusing your project on just a few of your iconic bird designs, to fit within what we’re able to produce as a single LEGO set. We’ll evaluate your models as you have prioritized them, and see what might be possible.

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” composed of designers, product managers, and other key team members will examine the idea. We’ll build concept models and determine if the concept meets our high standards for what it takes to be a LEGO product. This includes factors such as playability, safety, and fit with the LEGO brand. Every potential LEGO product goes through a process like this

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LEGO The Simpsons House (71006) Available for LEGO VIPs Tomorrow

January 16, 2014 /

LEGO The Simpsons House (71006)

As we mentioned last week, the LEGO The Simpsons House (71006) will be available early for LEGO VIP members tomorrow at LEGO Stores and on Shop@Home. If you’re buying online, I believe it will be available for purchase midnight EST/9:00pm PST. Remember you have to be logged in with your LEGO ID to add it to your shopping cart or else you’ll be seeing it coming soon on February 1st. There is a limit of two one per customer. The set contains 2523 pieces and will retail for $199.99.

Build The Simpsons™ House with detachable roof, modular design, car with dent, the famous family couch, 6 minifigures and so much more!

D’oh! The Simpsons™ House has been turned into LEGO® bricks!

Recreate hilarious scenes from the classic animated TV series with The Simpsons™ House. Taken right out of Springfield, this amazing model is crammed with tons of LEGO® brick detail. Lift off the roof and open up the house to discover Homer and Marge’s big family bedroom including bed and Maggie’s crib, Bart’s room with his skateboard and Krusty the Clown poster, Lisa’s room with her favorite books, jazz poster and more, and bathroom with shower, toilet, sink and mirror. Lift off the top floor to reveal the fully-fitted kitchen with dining table, chairs, yellow and light-blue tiled floor and lots of pots, pans and other accessories. Then it’s into the living room with couch and TV playing Itchy and Scratchy, purple piano and more. Next to the house is the detachable garage, complete with

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ClicTime Launches US Website for LEGO Watch System

January 16, 2014 /

LEGO Watch System

ClicTime has launched the US website for the LEGO Watch System. Before, you could only by from the UK version of the site but now you can buy from the US site and save on shipping as well as having faster delivery. Due to overwhelming response of the watches, most styles are out of stock at this time but they will have more stock sometime next week. In the meantime, check out all the different watch styles on their site or below.

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The LEGO Movie Promotes Heart Disease Awareness

January 16, 2014 /

From time to time, we have something serious to talk about. There is a new ad campaign from the American Heart Association’s Go Red For Women which features Wyldstyle from The LEGO Movie to help promote heart disease awareness.

The campaign was created by Warner Bros., the AMA, and the Ad Council to make people aware that heart disease is the number one killer of women in the country, causing more fatalities than all cancers combined. Elizabeth Banks (Wyldstyle) asks women to “Shout louder, stand stronger, and demand change.”

The LEGO Movie premieres on February 7th which is also the same day as National Wear Red Day and is the 10th anniversary of Go Red For Women. Learn more about the movement at https://www.goredforwomen.org/.

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Submit Your Questions to Chris Pratt About The LEGO Movie

January 15, 2014 /

As we all know by now, the protagonist of The LEGO Movie is Emmet who is voiced by Chris Pratt. Xbox is now giving you a chance to ask Chris a question about the movie. There are two ways to ask him your question, either by Facebook or by Twitter. On Facebook, submit your questions in the comment section. On Twitter, submit your tweet with the hashtag #TheLEGOMovieXboxVideo to have a chance for your question to be answered by Chris in a video that will be posted when The LEGO Movie premieres in theaters next month. The deadline to submit your question is January 17th midnight PST.

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Happy Chinese New Year Video From The LEGO Movie

January 15, 2014 /

Today, Warner Bros UK has released a short video of Emmet from The LEGO Movie wishing everyone a Happy Chinese New Year. For 2014, Chinese New Year happens on January 31 and it will be the Year of the Horse although Emmet isn’t quite sure what year of the zodiac it will be. Chinese New Year is not just one day, but fifteen full days of festivities. As a Chinese-American, it’s pretty cool to see LEGO and Warner Bros. acknowledging the significance of the event and our culture. The movie premieres exactly one week after New Years and the companies are doing everything they can to promote it. 恭喜发财 everyone!

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The LEGO Movie Learning Event at Barnes & Noble Stores

January 15, 2014 /

The LEGO Movie Barnes & Noble Learning Event

Barnes & Noble stores throughout the US will be holding a LEGO Movie Learning Event on Saturday January 25th as they count down to the movie premiere next month. The special children’s event will have hands-on LEGO activities for kids to enjoy as well as surprises for everyone who attends. Not sure what kind of giveaways the stores will be having but we’ll have more information as they become available. Check your nearest store for more details.

Update: Barnes & Noble has given some details of the event. Thanks for Gloria for the heads up.

Join us in stores for the “Countdown to the Movie” event on Saturday, January 25, where you (and your kids and spouses) will learn about the movie with fun and engaging activities centered around movie facts, movie music, and a screening of the official trailer for The LEGO Movie. Guests will also receive The LEGO Movie mini posters, compliments of Warner Brothers. Space is limited to 50 participants per store, so contact your store now to secure your spot!

The kickoff party will have you all set to see the film in February, and then we’ll invite you back for another free, in-store LEGO event on March 1, with tie-in toys, games, and books.

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The LEGO Movie: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Pre-Order on Amazon

January 14, 2014 /

The LEGO Movie: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

The official The LEGO Movie: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack is now available for pre-order on Amazon. All the music you’ll be hearing in the movie will be available as a track on this CD. The main theme song that you’ve been hearing in the trailers, “Everything Is AWESOME!!!,” by Tegan and Sara featuring The Lonely Island will also be on the soundtrack including a few other versions of the song by various artists. The CD will be released on February 11th and I’m pretty sure it will eventually be available for digital download as well.

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The LEGO Movie Trash Chomper (70805) Review

January 14, 2014 /

After looking through all The LEGO Movie sets when the images became available, the ones that stood out the most were the 2-in-1 sets including the Trash Chomper (70805). This set contains 389 pieces and only retails for $29.99 which is a very impressive $0.08/piece ratio. The contents of the box include four un-numbered bags, three instruction booklets, and a small sticker sheet.

The LEGO Movie Trash Chomper (70805) The LEGO Movie Trash Chomper (70805)

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Art of Craft Featuring Brick Artist Nathan Sawaya

January 13, 2014 /

Nathan Sawaya, known for his LEGO sculpture art, has partnered up with Art of Craft to bring you some products featuring Nathan’s work with some of the proceeds going to Art Revolution, a cause to help kids get art supplies and art education back into schools.

There are nine limited edition t-shirts that are available to purchase as well as his book, The Art of Nathan Sawaya. What’s also cool is that Nathan has created 12 exclusive limited edition Hugman sculptures for the cause. These sculptures will be personally signed by Nathan and shipped in 1-3 weeks.

10% of each t-shirt sold and 50% of each Hugman sold will go to Nathan’s personal charity, Art Revolution. If you want to own some of Nathan’s work and help a great cause, check out everything Art of Craft has to offer.

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The LEGO Movie TV Spot #2 Featuring Superman

January 13, 2014 /

The LEGO Movie Emmet

Today, Warner Brothers released a new TV Spot for the upcoming The LEGO Movie. This clip has some new footage that we haven’t seen before including the first time we hear Superman speaking who is voiced by Channing Tatum. Now we just have to wait a little longer for a clip of Jonah Hill’s Green Lantern speaking.

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The LEGO Movie Website Updated

January 13, 2014 /

The LEGO Movie Site

The official LEGO Movie website has been updated a lot since I last time I’ve visited. There are now a lot more things to do on there including new games, downloads, and interactive activities.

Last month, we only had one game called Brick Bust. There are now a number of new games that you can play including ones called “Get Dressed,” “Batman’s First Try,” “Submarine,” “Scramble,” and “Sink Hole.” There’s also on called “Game Builder” where you can either play games on levels that other players built or you can create your own that level for others to play on. In addition, there is an activity book to download that is filled with various activities.

Get Dressed is a simple game where you match up as many characters as possible before time runs out.

The LEGO Movie Get Dressed

Batman’s First Try lets you play as Batman and you have to hit as many red buttons before the timer hits zero.

The LEGO Movie Batman's First Try

Submarine is a game where you have to put the pieces in the right spots to fill the leaks of the submarine to save the heroes from drowning.

The LEGO Movie Submarine

Scramble is a puzzle game where you have to solve each puzzle in as few moves as possible.

The LEGO Movie Scramble

Sink Hole is a game where you use the mouse to help guide Emmet down the sink hole and avoid the pipes.

The LEGO Movie Sink Hole

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Free Exclusive Emmet Poster This Week at LEGO Stores and Shop@Home

January 12, 2014 /

The LEGO Movie Emmet

This week marks week two of the free exclusive poster giveaway at LEGO Stores and on Shop@Home. This week with any purchase, you can get a poster featuring Emmet to add to your collection. If you’re lucky, some stores might have some Wyldstyle posters left over and you could get those too. Also, remember there is a secret Benny poster you can get as well. If you’re very lucky, you could potentially get all three this week at LEGO Stores. Offers are valid while supplies last.

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LEGO Juniors Minisite Now Live

January 12, 2014 /

LEGO Juniors Vehicle Suitcase (10659)

The new LEGO Juniors minisite is now live and showing all of the new sets that will be available in March. Like with many of LEGO’s sites, there are also activities such as games and coloring pages you can download. The Juniors line is centered for children ages from 4-7 which is a step higher than the DUPLO sets. On the products pages, you can check out the descriptions of each of the new sets as well as animations and building instructions for them. Thanks for all who wrote in about the minisite.

Vehicle Suitcase (10659)

Take the world of creative building everywhere with the LEGO® Blue Suitcase! Get building with a fun and iconic gas station theme! The 146 colorful elements all fit into a handy case, complete with a sorting function that’s easy to take anywhere. Build cool vehicles and fill them up at the gas station! Includes 2 minifigures and building instruction booklet with inspirational ideas!

LEGO Juniors Vehicle Suitcase (10659)

House Suitcase (10660)

Take the world of creative building everywhere with the LEGO® Pink Suitcase! Get building with a cute house theme and tons of bright accessories! All 151 colorful LEGO elements fit into the cool case, complete with a sorting function, that’s easy to take anywhere. Includes 2 minifigures and building instruction booklet with inspirational ideas for even more creative building fun.

LEGO Juniors House Suitcase (10660) LEGO Juniors House Suitcase (10660)

Spider-Man: Spider-Car Pursuit (10665)

The Spider-Car is all that stands between Spider-Man™ and his arch-nemesis, Venom™, who wants to destroy the city! Build the car for some fast-paced fun. This Easy to Build set

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LEGO Sherlock Animated Series 3 Launch Trailer

January 12, 2014 /

The third and final part of Series 3 of Sherlock will be aired on BBC One in a few hours. Back in December, we did a post featuring a LEGO Sherlock animated teaser trailer from Alexander of Legostudio01 Brickfilme. He has finally completed the full launch trailer for Sherlock Series 3 and it looks really good. It has taken Alexander a long time to complete but it was time well spent. Check out the LEGO version of the launch trailer below.

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LEGO Star Wars Anakin’s Jedi Intercepter Polybag (30244) Shows Up on eBay

January 11, 2014 /

LEGO Star Wars Anakin’s Jedi Intercepter Polybag (30244)

The new LEGO Star Wars Anakin’s Jedi Intercepter Polybag (30244) has started to show up on eBay and is selling from the United States. We not sure how the seller got their hands on them but they are available, at premium prices. So if you can’t wait to get one later this year, here’s your best chance so far. Thanks to MinifigW for the heads up.

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LEGO The Simpsons House (71006) Now Listed on Shop@Home

January 11, 2014 /

LEGO The Simpsons House (71006)

It’s only been a few days since the LEGO The Simpsons House (71006) was officially revealed but the set is already listed on Shop@Home. Again, the set will have 2523 pieces and retail for $199.99. It will be released on February 1st.

Update: I have confirmed for a reliable source that LEGO VIP members will have early access to purchase The Simpsons House next Friday, January 17.

Build The Simpsons™ House with detachable roof, modular design, car with dent, the famous family couch, 6 minifigures and so much more!

D’oh! The Simpsons™ House has been turned into LEGO® bricks!

Recreate hilarious scenes from the classic animated TV series with The Simpsons™ House. Taken right out of Springfield, this amazing model is crammed with tons of LEGO® brick detail. Lift off the roof and open up the house to discover Homer and Marge’s big family bedroom including bed and Maggie’s crib, Bart’s room with his skateboard and Krusty the Clown poster, Lisa’s room with her favorite books, jazz poster and more, and bathroom with shower, toilet, sink and mirror. Lift off the top floor to reveal the fully-fitted kitchen with dining table, chairs, yellow and light-blue tiled floor and lots of pots, pans and other accessories. Then it’s into the living room with couch and TV playing Itchy and Scratchy, purple piano and more. Next to the house is the detachable garage, complete with workbench, tool rack, vacuum cleaner, broom, toolbox, tools and the family car, complete with dent (because only in a LEGO world are

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More LEGO Marvel and DC Universe DUPLO 2014 Set Details

January 10, 2014 /

Vriverajr3 on Eurobricks has posted some preliminary images from a retailer catalog of the new LEGO Marvel Super Heroes X-Men set as well as the LEGO DC Universe DUPLO sets. On the Marvel side, the image shows Wolverine in his classic yellow and brown costume with his cowl on while fighting a Sentinel. The Sentinel looks very basic at this point and I expect it will be improved when the product comes out. So far, we now have Magneto, Storm, classic Wolverine, and a Sentinel as some of the characters of the X-Men sets.

For the DC DUPLO sets, there are images of the Joker in The Joker Challenge (10544), Batman in a small Batmobile, and also in a Batwing. The figures have the usual oval heads and larger bodies. These sets are for children ages 2-5.

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The LEGO Movie Secret Phrase Image

January 10, 2014 /

The LEGO Movie Secret Phrase

LEGO Shop@Home’s Facebook Page has posted the above image that has a secret phrase in it. Tell a Brick Specialist at your local LEGO Store the secret phrase and you can get a special reward just for that. There’s no word on what that reward is but my guess is The LEGO Movie Accessory Pack.

**Hint** We’ve reported it before earlier this week.

Update: I’ve received word that the reward may be a poster of Benny. I’ll have to confirm that the next time I go to the store or if someone already has one, feel free to comment what you got below.

Update 2: A lot of people have emailed me and also posted in the comments that the gift is indeed a Benny poster shown below. Thank you for everyone who have emailed in or commented.

Update 3: A few people say they cannot see the content in the Facebook link. You may have to be logged into Facebook and have liked the LEGO Shop Facebook Page as well. Trust me, just go to your store and tell them the secret phrase and you should get a Benny poster.

The LEGO Movie Benny The 1980-something Space Guy

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The LEGO Movie Watches and Minifigure Clocks Revealed

January 10, 2014 /

The LEGO Movie Bad Cop Watch

Earlier today, LEGO Watches announced on their

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LEGO Friends 2014 Summer Set Details

January 10, 2014 /

LEGO retailer Kiddiwinks has given some descriptions of a few of the LEGO Friends 2014 Summer sets.

Olivia’s Ice Cream Bike (41030) – 98 pieces

The LEGO® Friends Olivia’s Ice Cream Bike with Olivia mini-doll figure features a bike, ice cream stand, picnic table, fountain and mailbox.

Prepare delicious ice cream treats and sell them on a sunny day with Olivia’s Ice Cream Bike!

Take a ride to Heartlake City Park and help Olivia set up her ice cream stall right next to the pretty fountain. Make some chocolate and strawberry cones or take a refreshing ice pop from the freezer box to sell in the springtime sunshine. At the end of a Prepare delicious ice cream treats and sell them on a sunny day with Olivia’s Ice Cream Bike!

Andrea’s Mountain Hut (41031) – 119 pieces

Camp out at LEGO® Friends Andrea’s Mountain Hut with Andrea mini-doll figure, campfire, marshmallow to toast, camera, map and a squirrel.

Set up camp in the mountains with Andrea and tame the friendly squirrel!

Toast marshmallows on the campfire with Andrea! After a long day of hiking in the mountains outside Heartlake City, she has found a secret spot to set up camp for the night. Help her build the campfire and make a hot drink to keep warm. Use the camera to Set up camp in the mountains with Andrea and tame the friendly squirrel!

First Aid Jungle Bike (41032) – 156 pieces

Trigger the rockfall then help the Emma mini-doll rescue the trapped monkey on the LEGO®

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LEGO Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2014 Animated Series Set Details

January 9, 2014 /

South African LEGO retailer Kiddiwinks has provided some details on the LEGO Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2014 Nickelodeon animated TV series sets. They list the sets being available in April but there’s no word on the official release date. There is still no details about the movie sets at this time.

Karai Bike Escape (79118) – 88 pieces

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!

Mutation Chamber Unleashed (79119) – 196 pieces

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!

T-Rawket Sky Strike (79120) – 286 pieces

Stage an epic aerial battle with the T-Rawket featuring ejector seat and pizza shooter versus Kraang Ship with ooze barrel dropper.

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The LEGO Movie Radio DJ Robot Minifigure Polybag Found

January 9, 2014 /

The LEGO Movie Radio DJ Robot

Another The LEGO Movie minifigure polybag has shown up courtesy of Dorayaki on Eurobricks via Ruten. This one is called the Radio DJ Robot. It wears a blue Master Builder Academy type shirt with some grey headphones. As mentioned in the article about the Pyjamas Emmet polybag, these are given out in the UK by pre-ordering tickets to the movie. There’s no word at this time on if or how these two minifigures will be showing up here in the States. I sure hope the Radio DJ Robot will be available here because I wouldn’t mind having a couple of these guys.

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LEGO CUUSOO Mars Science Laboratory Curiosity Rover (21104) Review

January 8, 2014 /

Way back in August 18, 2012, the Mars Science Laboratory Curiosity Rover project by Stephen Pakbaz, aka Perijove, achieved 10,000 supporters on LEGO CUUSOO. At the beginning of the year, it became available for purchase on LEGO Shop@Home and sold out very quickly. I’ve managed to get one before stock ran out and here’s my take on it. The Curiosity Rover (21104) contains 295 and retails for $29.99. At 295 pieces, this set is currently the smallest CUUSOO set that has been released by LEGO. The box contains one instructions book, four un-numbered bags, and two loose 8×16 tan plates.

LEGO CUUSOO NASA Mars Science Laboratory Curiosity Rover (21104) LEGO CUUSOO NASA Mars Science Laboratory Curiosity Rover (21104)

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LEGO Announces Partnership With 20th Century Fox

January 8, 2014 /

As we mentioned earier in the official reveal of the LEGO The Simpsons House (71006), LEGO has come to an agreement to partner up with Twentieth Century Fox Consumer Products to produce LEGO The Simpsons products. Back in September, we reported that there would be LEGO The Simpsons products coming this year and today, both parties officially announced it.

We already know that the house will be available next month for $199.99 at LEGO Stores and on Shop@Home. In May, there will also be a line of Collectible Minifigures based on the characters of the show available at all major toy retailers for $3.99 each. Finally also in May, there will be a special LEGO episode of the Simpsons on Fox that will feature the whole town of Springfield and its characters in LEGO. Check out the press release below:

The LEGO Group Announces Partnership With Twentieth Century Fox Consumer Products To Launch LEGO® And THE SIMPSONS Branded Merchandise

Construction Set and Minifigure Series Based on the Popular Show Available Beginning February 2014

Products To Coincide With LEGO-Themed Simpsons Episode, Airing May 2014 on FOX

BILLUND, Denmark, Jan. 8, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — The LEGO Group today announced a new partnership with Twentieth Century Fox Consumer Products to produce a construction set and licensed LEGO® minifigures inspired by the iconic television series, THE SIMPSONS. In addition, FOX is scheduled to air a special LEGO episode of THE SIMPSONS in May 2014 featuring Springfield and its cast of characters in LEGO form.

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The LEGO Movie Melting Room (70801) Review

January 8, 2014 /

In our second review of The LEGO Movie sets, we have the Melting Room (70801). It is the second second smallest set in the theme coming in at 122 pieces. It retails for $12.99 with a $0.11/piece ratio. The box includes 3 un-numbered bags, one small instruction booklet, and a grey octagon plate.

The LEGO Movie Melting Room (70801) The LEGO Movie Melting Room (70801)

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LEGO The Simpsons House (71006) Officially Revealed

January 8, 2014 /

LEGO The Simpsons House (71006)

Today, LEGO has sent out a press release announcing The Simpsons license and has revealed the official images of The Simpsons House (71006). As we reported a few days ago, it will be released on February 1, 2014. Check out the official press release for The Simpsons House below as well as high resolution images and the designer video.

71006 The Simpsons™ House

Ages 12+ 2,523 pieces

US $199.99 – CA $229.99 – DE 199.99€ – UK £179.99 – DK 1,699.00 DKK

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

D’oh! The Simpsons™ House has been turned into LEGO® bricks!

Build The Simpsons™ House with detachable roof, modular design, car with dent, the famous family couch, 6 minifigures and so much more.

Recreate hilarious scenes from the classic animated TV series with The Simpsons™ House. Taken right out of Springfield, this amazing model is crammed with tons of LEGO® brick detail. Lift off the roof and open up the house to discover Homer and Marge’s big family bedroom including bed and Maggie’s crib, Bart’s room with his skateboard and Krusty the Clown poster, Lisa’s room with her favorite books, jazz poster and more, and bathroom with shower, toilet, sink and mirror. Lift off the top floor to reveal the fully-fitted kitchen with dining table, chairs, yellow and light-blue tiled floor and lots of pots, pans and other accessories. Then it’s into the living room with couch and TV playing Itchy and Scratchy, purple piano and more. Next to the house is the detachable

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The LEGO Movie Pyjamas Emmet Polybag Found

January 7, 2014 /

The LEGO Movie Pyjamas Emmet Polybag

In our third straight article about The LEGO Movie, there is a new minifigure polybag that was found by Dorayaki over at Eurobricks. This polybag is called Pyjamas Emmet and it features Emmet in his pyjamas as seen in the trailer. It shows him half-awake yet happy at the same time. There’s no word on how it will be distributed at this time.

Update: Deepdalelegend on Brickset mentioned that this polybag is given out when you book tickets to The LEGO Movie. Plus there is also a mysterious DJ minifigure polybag supposedly given out as well. Well, time to go looking around to see if any theaters around here are doing the same offer.

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Sneak Peek at February’s Monthly Mini Model Build

January 7, 2014 /

Sneak peek at February's Monthly Mini Model Build, The LEGO Movie Micro Manager

Today at my local LEGO Store, there was a preview of the February’s Monthly Mini Model Build which is the Micro Manager from The LEGO Movie. It looks larger than the snowplow that we got for this month. I’m looking forward to getting this little guy next month to add to the growing army of Micro Managers. As usual, quantities are limited with the event to about 250 per store so head there early to get in line to build one of these guys.

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The LEGO Movie Accessory Pack Review

January 7, 2014 /

Today at the Monthly Mini Build event at the LEGO Store, people waiting in line were given The LEGO Movie Accessory Pack polybag. The 53 piece polybag will also be given out from January 20 – February 16 when you build something for display at the store.

The LEGO Movie Accessory Pack The LEGO Movie Accessory Pack

There are four different things you can get with the Accessory Pack, a lenticular keychain featuring Benny and the Bad Cop, mini builds for the Ice Cream Machine and the Trash Chomper, and a shiny sticker sheet.

The LEGO Movie Accessory Pack

On the Bad Cop keychain, it shows his happy side as well the angry Bad Cop side. The Bad Cop image, unfortunately, does not show up as well as well both images of Benny as you can see in the image below.

On Benny’s side of the keychain, both images show him with his cracked helmet with one image showing his cheerful character and the other with him very excited.

The LEGO Movie Accessory Pack Lenticular Bad Cop Keychain The LEGO Movie Accessory Pack Lenticular Bad Cop Keychain The LEGO Movie Accessory Pack Benny Lenticular Keychain The LEGO Movie Accessory Pack Benny Lenticular Keychain

The Accessory Pack contains pieces for both the mini Trash Chomper and the Ice Cream Machine. What’s neat about it is that they are also 2-in-1 builds just like the regular sets so you can rearrange the pieces to create the flying modes of the vehicles. If you want to build the two vehicles, I’ve provided the instructions on my Flickr.

The LEGO Movie Accessory Pack Trash Chomper The LEGO Movie Accessory Pack Trash Chomper The LEGO Movie Accessory Pack Trash Chomper The LEGO Movie Accessory Pack Trash Chomper

The LEGO Movie Accessory Pack Ice Cream Machine The LEGO Movie Accessory Pack Ice Cream Machine The LEGO Movie Accessory Pack Ice Cream Machine The LEGO Movie Accessory Pack Ice Cream Machine

Finally, we have the little holographic sticker sheet featuring some of the main characters in the movie like Emmet, Vitruvius, MetalBeard, and Wyldstyle. Nothing too fancy but nice to have.

The LEGO Movie Accessory Pack Shiny Stickers

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LEGO The Hobbit Legolas Greenleaf Polybag (30215) Found on eBay

January 7, 2014 /

LEGO The Hobbit Legolas Greenleaf Polybag (30215)

Lord of the Brick is reporting that the LEGO The Hobbit Legolas Greenleaf Polybag (30215) has been found on eBay. The polybag consists of Legolas with a longbow, a flick-fire ballista-type device, and a small target to shoot at. No details on how the polybag will be distributed but my guess would be at Toys R Us stores but if you can’t wait to get it, eBay has it for you.

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The LEGO The Simpsons House (71006) Be Released Next Month?

January 6, 2014 /

LEGO The Simpsons House (71006)

There are some new developments of the LEGO The Simpsons House (71006). Skalldyr on Eurobricks was told that the release date would be January 17th for LEGO VIP Members. After some discussion in the forums, it may be a miscommunication but CM4S has linked to the February LEGO Calendar (see below) and it says on February 17th, VIP Members can preview and buy and new exclusive LEGO set. Could this mean The Simpsons House could be released as early as next month? As we reported last year, the house was tentatively set to be released in April. Could LEGO have shifted the release date of the set up a whole month early or could it be another exclusive set that will be released in February? BrickFair Alabama 2014 is happening this weekend so we could have some official at that time. We’ll have more details as they become available.

Update: The Simpsons House is officially revealed.

LEGO The Simpsons House (71006) Interior

LEGO February Calendar VIP Exclusive Set

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The LEGO Movie TV Spot #1

January 6, 2014 /

Today Warner Bros. Pictures released the first TV spot for The LEGO Movie. It shows some new scenes that we haven’t seen before and everything is awesome! The video also gives us a first glimpse of the Flash. There’s no word on who will be doing his voice or if he’ll even have any dialogs. We also get to see some new vehicles including Wyldstyle’s submarine and a white ship that looks very similar to Benny’s Spaceship but Emmet is piloting it with MetalBeard standing on top. Could we see these as sets in the future? We are now just a month away for the movie premiere. Who’s getting more and more excited for it? Me that’s who!

The LEGO Movie Wyldstyle Submarine

The LEGO Movie Unknown Ship

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LEGO Blacktron II Grid Trekkor (6812) Review

January 6, 2014 /

LEGO Blacktron II Grid Trekkor (6812)

In our final set of the old school LEGO Space sets, we have the Blacktron Future Generation aka Blacktron II Grid Trekkor (6812). It contains 23 pieces and was originally released in 1991.

Minifigure

There is one minifigure in this little set and it is the Blacktron II Astronaut. His torso is a plain white one with the iconic green/black/white Blacktron logo right in the middle. The arms and hands are black. The legs are also solid white. The astronaut has the simple yellow minifigure head. He wears a black helmet with a trans-neon green visor. Finally we also has a large jet pack attached to him.

LEGO Blacktron II Grid Trekkor (6812) LEGO Blacktron II Grid Trekkor (6812)

Build

The Grid Trekkor is a very nicely built vehicle given the number of pieces that are available. It rolls on four rubber black wheels. The Trekkor has a trans-neon green radar attached to the front. The vehicle is operated by a control panel in the cockpit area. There is a trans-neon green antenna that is horizonal on the left side of the Trekkor.

LEGO Blacktron II Grid Trekkor (6812) LEGO Blacktron II Grid Trekkor (6812)

Results

We have come to the end of the review of the Grid Trekkor (6812) as well as our 3-part miniseries of the older LEGO Space sets. The Trekkor and the minifigure are both awesome. The only downside is that I didn’t get more of these sets back when I was a kid. Too bad LEGO doesn’t make sets like these anymore.

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LEGO Legends of Chima 2014 Summer Set Details

January 6, 2014 /

There are some details of the new Summer 2014 LEGO Legends of Chima sets from Kiddiwinks. They have listed the system sets, the Speedorz, as well as some new Ultrabuilds. There are also some new characters introduced in the summer wave sets including new tribes such as the Vulture, Sabre-Tooth Tiger, Mammoth, and Phoenix.

Vardy’s Ice Vulture Glider (70141) – 217 pieces

Help Lundor stop Vardy escaping with the CHI in his LEGO® Legends of Chima™ Ice Vulture Glider with flick missiles and detachable flyer.

Stop Vardy fleeing with the CHI in his super-cool Ice Vulture Glider!

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 flic Stop Vardy fleeing with the CHI in his super-cool Ice Vulture Glider!

Eris’ Fire Eagle Flyer (70142) – 330 pieces

Free Lagravis from Strainor’s ice cage with LEGO® Legends of Chima™ Eris’ Fire Eagle Flyer with fire CHI power mode and 2 missiles.

Enter fire CHI power mode and soar away with Eris’ awesome Fire Eagle Flyer!

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 spe Enter fire CHI power mode and soar away with

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LEGO City 2014 Summer Set Details

January 6, 2014 /

LEGO retailer Kiddiwinks has provided some details of the new Summer 2014 LEGO City sets including the Arctic sets. Again, there are no images but there set descriptions and piece count.

Arctic Snow Mobile (60032) – 44 pieces

Go on an ice adventure on the LEGO® City Arctic Snowmobile with trailer plus an ice block, crystal, Arctic explorer minifigure and pickaxe.

Investigate the secrets of the ice with the LEGO® City Arctic Snowmobile!

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 ins Investigate the secrets of the ice with the LEGO® City Arctic Snowmobile!

Arctic Ice Crawler (60033) – 133 pieces

Drive across icy terrain with the LEGO® City Arctic Ice Crawler with rotating crane, radar, antenna and an Arctic explorer minifigure.

Explore remote areas with the LEGO® City Arctic Ice Crawler!

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 Explore remote areas with the LEGO® City Arctic Ice Crawler!

Arctic Outpost (60035) – 374 pieces

Uncover secrets of the ice in the LEGO® City Arctic Outpost including truck, trailer and hi-tech mobile laboratory with all-terrain vehicle.

Investigate remote polar areas with the awesome LEGO® City Arctic Outpost!

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LEGO Star Wars 2014 Summer Set Details

January 6, 2014 /

There are some new details of the new Summer 2014 LEGO Star Wars sets courtesy of LEGO retailer Kiddiwinks. There are no images but they do have a release month of June.

Phantom (75048) – 234 pieces

Take on evil Imperial forces in The Phantom with opening cockpit, 2-way spring-loaded shooter, rear cargo compartment and more.

Fly The Phantom into battle against the evil Empire!

Join the Rebel resistance against the evil Empire in The Phantom attack shuttle, as seen in the exciting Star Wars: Rebels animated TV series! Place young Rebel hero Ezra Bridger in the detachable cockpit and store his cadet helmet and blaster in the carg Fly The Phantom into battle against the evil Empire!

Snowspeeder (75049) – 279 pieces

Zoom into battle with Luke Skywalker™ in the Snowspeeder™ with dual cockpit, stud blasters, harpoon, 2 spring-loaded shooters and more.

Battle the Imperial Forces with the super-sleek Snowspeeder™!

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 Battle the Imperial Forces with the super-sleek Snowspeeder™!

B-Wing (75050) – 448 pieces

Defend against Imperial attacks with the B-wing™ with rotating cockpit, 4 large engines, 2 spring-loaded shooters and foldable wings.

Stage epic space battles with the iconic B-wing™!

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

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Free Exclusive The LEGO Movie Wyldstyle Poster This Week

January 6, 2014 /

The LEGO Movie Posters

Starting today until Sunday January 12th, you can get a free exclusive The LEGO Movie Wyldstyle poster with every purchase you make at the LEGO Store or on Shop@Home. There are four different posters to collect. Emmet will be next week’s, Lord Business will be the third week, and Batman will round out the final week. The posters are available while supplies last.

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Trevi Fountain (21020) is Next LEGO Architecture Set

January 6, 2014 /

Brickset is reporting that the next LEGO Architecture set will be the Trevi Fountain (21020). The fountain is located in Rome, Italy and was designed by Nicola Salvi. The Trevi Fountain is one of the most well-known fountains in the world and is a major tourist attraction in Rome. One of traditions to do at the fountain is to throw coins into it. The legend states throwing one coin means a return to Rome, throw two coins and it leads to a new romance and finally, a third coin leads to marriage.

The new Architecture set was discovered on South African LEGO retailer Kiddiwinks. There’s no other details at this time. If you’ve think you’ve seen the set number before, you probably have. It is the same as the April Fools set that Brickset “announced” last year.

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LEGO CUUSOO Goes From Quarterly Reviews to Tri-Annual

January 6, 2014 /

The team at LEGO CUUSOO has been working to streamline their rules and policies to make the whole process a smoother one. In their latest blog post, they note that they are switching the quarterly review schedule to three times a year and the “shift aligns the review schedule with the rest of the LEGO Group’s internal processes in a way that allows us to release results more regularly.” The review deadlines will now be in May, September, and January. This change will also allows CUUSOO to give results faster for their reviews and instead of waiting nine months for the results, you’ll see them around four months. In addition, they are working to shorten production times so the sets can get to the consumers quicker.

Finally, the results of the Fall 2013 Review will be coming in the next couple of weeks. The deadline for the first 2014 Review deadline is May 5th at 12:00am GMT.

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More LEGO Mixels Characters Found on Brickset

January 5, 2014 /

Brickset’s recent database update has revealed some more characters in the LEGO Mixels line. We now have the names and set numbers of 9 new characters but that’s is all we have. I believe these characters are most likely the Series 2 Mixels and will probably be released in the summer.

Slumbo (41509)
Lunk (41510)
Flurr (41511)
Chomly (41512)
Gobba (41513)
Jawg (41514)
Kraw (41515)
Tentro (41516)
Balk (41516)

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LEGO Minecraft Microworld: The End (21107) Revealed

January 5, 2014 /

Groove Bricks has just informed us that the next LEGO Minecraft set has been listed on Brickset, the Microworld: The End (21107). For people who don’t play Minecraft, The End is another dimension in Minecraft that is made up of End Stone and has neutral humanoid mobs called Enderman. The End also has a boss mob called the Ender Dragon which was first seen in LEGO form in the LEGO Minecraft Holiday Card.

There’s no pricing details, number of pieces, or release date as of this time but it’s safe to assume that the set will be priced the same as the other sets that are currently available on Shop@Home. We’ll have more details as they become available.

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The LEGO Movie Summer 2014 Set Names Revealed

January 5, 2014 /

The LEGO Movie Benny's Spaceship

The official sets names, numbers, and details of The LEGO Movie summer wave sets have been found on Brickset. The above ship is called Benny’s Spaceship, Spaceship, SPACESHIP! (70816). That’s not an error. Yes, the word “spaceship” appears three times in the set name! You kinda have to be excited because the ship is awesome looking and it contains 939 pieces. The second set is Emmet’s Constructo-Mech (70814) which has 707 pieces and the final set will be called the Super Secret Police Dropship (70815). It contains 853 pieces. The Dropship’s name isn’t very secret considering it show’s its police lights and name right on the side of the ship. Finally, we already know about MetalBeard’s Sea Cow (70810) and it’s epicness.

Emmet’s Constructo-Mech (70814)

Swing the twin wrecking balls of the massive Construct-o-Mech!
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 wrecki Swing the twin wrecking balls of the massive Construct-o-Mech!

Super Secret Police Dropship (70815)

Pursue Emmet and the Master Builders in the awesome Dropship!
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 Pursue Emmet and the Master Builders in

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LEGO Marvel 2014 Sets Listed on Brickset & More

January 5, 2014 /

CM4S on Eurobricks has found out the set numbers of some the new 2014 LEGO Marvel sets in Brickset’s database. They are only listed as Marvel and X-Men as placeholders. There are no further details but at least we have set numbers.

Marvel 1 (76019)
Marvel 1 (76020)
Marvel 1 (76021)
X-Men 1 (76022)

CM4S has also found out there will be a couple of DC Universe/Comics DUPLO sets as well. This is new because there was no mentioning of DC DUPLO sets until now. Does big head Superman and Batman interest anyone? Certainly for younger children as they are acquainted with LEGO and various super heroes.

Superman’s Rescue (10543)
The Joker Challenge (10544)
Batcave Adventure (10545)

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LEGO CUUSOO BTTF – UCS DeLorean Time Machine Achieves 10,000 Supporters

January 5, 2014 /

The BTTF – UCS DeLorean Time Machine is the the latest project to hit 10,000 supporters on LEGO CUUSOO. The project was getting very close to the Winter Review deadline but it garnered enough supporters with only 8 minutes to spare. This is Team BTTF’s second project to get the required supporters for it to have a chance to become an official LEGO set with the first one being the first being the regular The DeLorean Time Machine (21103). This version of the DeLorean was build by Legohaulic and is fit with the RC Function system (see below). Although it won’t get 88 mph, it’ll still be pretty fun to have if it becomes an official set.

The UCS DeLorean now joins the Macross VF-1 Valkyrie, Sherlock, Legend of Zelda Iron Knuckle Encounter, Japanese Old Style Architecture, and The Adventure Time Project in the Winter Review Stage. Congratulations again to Team BTTF for this achievement!

Congratulations on 10,000 supporters!

2014.01.06

Congratulations, m.togami and Legohaulic, for reaching 10,000 supporters just in the nick of time for the Winter 2014 LEGO Review deadline!

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” composed of designers, product managers, and other key team members will examine the idea. We’ll build concept models and determine if the concept meets our high standards for what it takes to be a LEGO product. This includes factors such as playability,

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LEGO Ice Planet 2002 Ice Tunnelator (6814) Review

January 5, 2014 /

LEGO Ice Planet 2002 Ice Tunnelator (6814)

Continuing with our series of our review of the LEGO Space sets, we have the second part of the series, the Ice Planet 2002 Ice Tunnelator (6184). The set contains 25 pieces and retailed for $2.99 back in 1993.

Minifigure

The minifigure included in the set is called the Ice Planet Astronaut. His torso has some printing of what looks to be a breathing apparatus which goes back to the white air tank piece attached to his back. He has the standard minifigure face printing but with some white hair printing as well. The Astronaut wears a white helmet with a trans-orange visor with antenna. His accessories include a chainsaw and a pair of trans-orange skis.

LEGO Ice Planet 2002 Ice Tunnelator (6814) LEGO Ice Planet 2002 Ice Tunnelator (6814)

Build

The Ice Tunnelator is a small vehicle with the chainsaw attached to the front. The seat is a 2×3 white bracket which is on a blue 2×6 plate. The skis are able to attach to the back of the seat. The Tunnelator rolls on some large white wheels.

LEGO Ice Planet 2002 Ice Tunnelator (6814) LEGO Ice Planet 2002 Ice Tunnelator (6814)

Results

Overall, the Ice Tunnelator is a neat set. It’s very simple but it works. I really liked the blue/white/orange color scheme of the Ice Planet 2002 sets and I wished I picked up more sets when I was a kid.

LEGO Ice Planet 2002 Ice Tunnelator (6814)

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LEGO The Simpsons House (71006) Revealed

January 5, 2014 /

LEGO The Simpsons House (71006)

Carlos S on Eurobricks has just revealed the official box for the LEGO The Simpsons House (71006). The set contains 2523 pieces and it opens up to reveal the inside of the house. There are 6 minifigures including: Bart, Homer, Marge, Maggie, Lisa, and Ned Flanders. The set will also have the family’s pink sedan. Bart will have a skateboard and a ramp. Ned will be manning the barbeque and hence the “Hail to the Chef” apron as we reported before.

My initial impressions are that the house looks great with it’s many details and the fact that it opens up. The minifigures, however, leaves much to be desired. The set will no doubt be fairly expensive considering that it is a licensed set and consisting over 2500 pieces. What are your thoughts on it now that you’ve seen an image of the whole product?

Update: Carlos S has now provided an image of the interior of The Simpsons House. It looks like there are eight different rooms including the living room, kitchen, den, Homer and Marge’s room, Bart’s room, Lisa’s room, Maggie’s room, and a hallway.

Update 2: The Simpsons House is officially revealed.

LEGO The Simpsons House (71006) Interior

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LEGO Star Wars 2014 Sets Pushed Back to March

January 4, 2014 /

LEGO Star Wars 2014

LEGO has updated their Star Wars minisite with images as well as a video of each of the new 2014 sets. FBTB is reporting that the sets will be pushed back to March because of all the promotion that is going on for The LEGO Movie’s premiere next month. This will mark the first time that the new Star Wars sets will not be released in the Winter. Check out the images of the sets in one of our previous posts.

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The LEGO Movie McDonald’s Happy Meal “Toy” Revealed

January 4, 2014 /

The LEGO Movie Happy Meal Action Cups

McDonald’s has updated their Happy Meal minisite and has revealed February’s “toy.” They are not actually toys but Action Cups based on The LEGO Movie. There are 8 different collectible cups you can collect which features many of the main characters in the movie including Batman, Unikitty, Bad Cop, Emmet, Wyldstyle, MetalBeard, President Business, and Vitruvius. The cups are listed as McPlay so there might be a code on the cups to use on the Happy Meal site or on an app.

There were people who were afraid that the toys would be lackluster like the LEGO Batman promo a few years ago. For this year’s promotion, there’s no play feature at all on the cups but are more of a decorative item. The cups are labeled as “Action Cups” but it may just be a name to show action scenes from the movie. Maybe there’s something hidden on the other side of the cups that have something cool like a lenticular feature. That’s pure speculation but I think they’re just regular plastic cups.

Update: There are some more images of the cups on China’s eBay, TaoBao.

The LEGO Movie Happy Meal Action Cups

The LEGO Movie Happy Meal Action Cups

The LEGO Movie Happy Meal Action Cups

The LEGO Movie Happy Meal Action Cups

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LEGO Space Police II Galactic Chief (6813) Review

January 4, 2014 /

LEGO Space Police II Galactic Chief (6813)

Recently, I found a couple of my brother’s old LEGO Space sets we played with before I went into my “Dark Ages.” I’ll be doing a short 3-part series of these small sets. Today we have the Space Police II Galactic Chief (6813). It was released in 1993 and sold for $2.99.

Minfigure

The minifigure is named Captain Magenta and he is the Galactic Chief of the Space Police. His torso is exclusive to the minifigure and has the Space Police logo printing. The arms are green as well as the legs. He also wears red epaulets to signify that he is the Chief. The head shows the Chief wearing a headset. His helmet is black with a green visor. His accessory is a white microphone.

LEGO Space Police II Galactic Chief (6813) LEGO Space Police II Galactic Chief (6813)

Build

The build itself is pretty simple. At only 23 pieces, the set was one of the smallest LEGO Space Police sets that was released 20 years ago. The front has a 3×2 sloped brick and has the words Space Police printed on it. The green windshield doesn’t cover the sides of the cockpit. Speaking of the cockpit, there are no controls so I’m not sure how Capatin Magenta is piloting the ship. Towards the back are a couple of thrusters on each side of the ship.

LEGO Space Police II Galactic Chief (6813) LEGO Space Police II Galactic Chief (6813) LEGO Space Police II Galactic Chief (6813)

Results

The Galactic Chief is a pretty cool nostalgic set. It also has some good swooshability. I remember flying it around as a kid and chasing other LEGO cars that I made. Although this was the only Space Police II set I have, … Continue

Minifig Theater Episode 1 – The Dark Knight

January 4, 2014 /

Brian Anderson aka BrianKAnimation, known for his LEGO animation videos including LEGO Breaking Bad The Video Game Parody and LEGO The Last of Us, has recently posted the first episode of Minifig Theater. Minifig Theater was teased a few months ago and is an animated web series which takes epic moments in popular culture and is reenacted using LEGO minifigures.

In Episode 1 – The Dark Knight, the video features the police interrogation scene of Batman and the Joker. There are comical scenes throughout much like what TT Games does with their video games. You may also find some unexpected scenes towards the end which I thought was pretty hilarious if you’ve watched the movies the video was based on. The video was created with Maya & After Effects. It was very nicely created and I’m looking forward to seeing more episode in the future. Enjoy!

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The LEGO Movie Polybag Images Revealed

January 4, 2014 /

The LEGO Movie Micro Manager Battle Polybag (30281)

A few days ago, we reported there were a couple of The LEGO Movie polybags coming out later this year but there were no images at that time. Brickset’s database has been updated and we can now see what the polybags look like for both the Micro Manager Battle (30281) and the Super Secret Police Enforcer (30282). The Micro Manager Battle comes with Wyldstyle with a pair of nunchucks and a Micro Manager and the Police Enforcer comes with a Robo SWAT minifigure with a hover vehicle. It looks to be an easy way to get an army of Robo SWAT minifigures. There’s still no word on how both polybags will be distributed.

The LEGO Movie Super Secret Police Enforcer Polybag (30282)

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LEGO Star Wars 2014 Minifigures Poster

January 4, 2014 /

LEGO Star Wars 2014 Minifigures

While checking out Toys R Us Hong Kong’s Facebook Page of the LEGO Star Wars TC-4 polybag, they have also posted a poster of the minifigures in the first wave of 2014 sets minus the Microfighters. There’s no word at this time if the poster will be given away here in the States.

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LEGO Star Wars TC-4 Polybag Clearer Image

January 4, 2014 /

LEGO Star Wars TC-4 Polybag

As we reported a few days ago, Toy R Us Hong Kong was giving out a random LEGO Star Wars polybag for the first 150 people who purchase more HK$1200. Today, bkctsang on Eurobricks has provided a clearer image of the new TC-4 polybag. There’s still no word yet if the polybag will be given out during the LEGO May the Fourth promotion or not. As mentioned before, the TC-4 was owned by Senator Palaptine and was supposed to show up in Episode I: The Phanton Menace but the scene was cut out.

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The LEGO Movie Video Game Gamestop Pre-order Bonus

January 4, 2014 /

The LEGO Movie Video Game Preorder

Last month, we reported that EB Games Australia was taking pre-orders for The LEGO Movie video game. As a bonus, they were also including an exclusive Western Emmet minifigure with the game. Gamestop has recently updated their site to also include the Emmet minifigure with their pre-orders. The game will be available February 7th on all major game systems.

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The LEGO Movie Event At LEGOLAND California Resort

January 3, 2014 /

There are some big things happening at LEGOLAND California Resort at the end of January and into February. An anonymous reader has sent me some unannounced information on what will be going on at the park. Since The LEGO Movie will be released the first week of February, the staff at LEGOLAND has been working hard to get the park ready for its premiere next month.

First, the park will have a big event at the end of this month to promote the movie and will have several of the cast members attending as VIP guests including Elizabeth Banks, Will Arnett, Channing Tatum, and more. They are also rumored to be back again for the premiere.

Secondly, the Playtown Theater is currently under renovations and will be changed to become a walkthrough attraction that will feature special figures, models, and more from The LEGO Movie.

The LEGOLAND California Hotel has been booked by Warner Brothers for executives and their families for them to stay and enjoy the festivities at the park.

Finally, the LEGOLAND Wardrobe department has constructed a costume character of Emmet and he will be making appearances at the park and taking pictures with visitors following the movie’s release and maybe even before then.

There are no dates at this time but we’ll be getting more information in the near future and we’ll be updating as soon as we get them. It looks like a very exciting time at LEGOLAND California and I look forward to visiting in the near future!

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LEGO Ninjago Returns to Cartoon Network on January 29

January 3, 2014 /

I just got an email from LEGO telling me what’s going this month at my local LEGO Store and in the middle of the email is an ad for a special television event Wednesday, January 29th 7/6c for LEGO Ninjago: Masters of Spinjitzu on Cartoon Network. The image shows a battle-damaged Zane in his Techno Robe holding his Shuriken.

This event marks the return of Ninjago on TV and is the series’ third season. This time, the ninjas will not only go up against the Digital Overlord but they have to face off against his army of Nindroids as well. Check out a sneak peek of the new Ninjago series below.

LEGO Ninjago Cartoon Network

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Philly Brick Fest 2014 Living Social Deal

January 2, 2014 /

Philly Brick Fest 2014

If you missed out on the Philly Brick Fest 2014 deal a few weeks ago on Amazon Local, there is another one going on Living Social. For $20, you get a one day entry to the convention as well as a free t-shirt.

Remember, the organizers of Philly Brick Fest also have an art contest going for you to design their program cover. The winner will get a $100 LEGO Gift Card. See all the official rules here.

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LEGO Super Heroes The Batman Tumbler Polybag Found in Canada

January 2, 2014 /

The LEGO DC Universe Super Heroes The Batman Tumbler Polybag (30300) have started to show up in stores and been spotted at the LEGOLAND Discovery Centre in the Vaughan Mills Shopping Centre in Toronto for $5 each. The instructions for the polybag are now available and you check them out here. Thank you Jason for the heads up and providing the picture below.

LEGO DC Universe Super Heroes The Batman Tumbler Polybag (30300)

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LEGO Star Wars UCS Millennium Falcon (10179) on Sale on Woot!

January 2, 2014 /

Ok this is something I wouldn’t normally post but Woot! somehow has gotten their hands on the LEGO Star Wars Ultimate Collector’s Series Millennium Falcon (10179) and is selling them for $2,199.99. This deal is at least a few hundred dollars less than it is listed for on eBay or Amazon. So if you have some extra cash laying around from Christmas or from your birthday, now’s your best chance to pick up what many collectors consider as the Holy Grail of Star Wars UCS sets at a fairly decent price. This deal will expire in 2 days (as of this post) or until they are sold out.

Update: Well that was fast. They’re sold out already. Sorry people.

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LEGO Star Wars TC-4 Polybag Promo Found in Hong Kong

January 2, 2014 /

Bkctsang on Eurobricks has reported that the Hong Kong Toys R Us is having a promotion for the first 150 customers who spend more than HK$1200. Those lucky customers will be randomly given a LEGO Star Wars polybag which includes a choice from the Chrome Darth Vader, the White Boba Fett, and a new TC-4 minifigure. The TC-4 is a very obscure character in the Star Wars universe who was owned by Senator Palpatine. It was only mentioned in books and was even cut from Episode I. We’ll see in a few months if the TC-4 polybag is this year’s May the Fourth LEGO promotion or not.

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Two More The LEGO Movie Polybags Revealed

January 2, 2014 /

LEGO Store February Promo

Yesterday, we revealed that you will be able to get a free The LEGO Movie Piece of Resistance Polybag (30280) with purchases of $50 or more. Brickset has updated their database and it shows two more LEGO Movie polybags coming out this year: Micro Manager Battle (30281) and Super Secret Police Enforcer (30282). The Micro Manager set will have 27 pieces and will also include Wyldstyle. The Police Enforcer has 39 pieces and will include a Robo SWAT minifigure. There are no images of the polybags but the parts are available to look at and use LDD to put together the set.

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Two LEGO Marvel X-Men Minifigures Revealed

January 1, 2014 /

CM4S on Eurobricks has linked to an preliminary image of the LEGO Marvel X-Men sets that were rumored last year. The image shows an updated Magento minifigure as well as the first Storm LEGO minifigure. The image also shows what looks to be part of the Blackbird. The sets may be based on the X-Men: Days of Future Past movie coming out in May. Also the bottom of the image shows part of the box which has Wolverine wearing his fur jacket similar to the image below. It may appear that the featured character on this years Marvel sets is Wolverine. More details as they become available.

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Some LEGO Star Wars 2014 Polybags Revealed

January 1, 2014 /

Brickset has updated their database with some new LEGO Star Wars 2014 polybags. Although there are no images yet, we do know the names of them and the number of pieces included: Anakin’s Jedi Intercepter (30244) – 45pcs, Imperial Shuttle (30246) – 57pcs, and the ARC-170 Starfighter (30247) – 54pcs. The parts are provided so you can probably use LEGO Digital Designer to create it yourself and see if they are something you want to purchase or not when they come out.

Update: There are now images of the new polybags.

LEGO Star Wars Anakin’s Jedi Intercepter Polybag (30244)

LEGO Star Wars Imperial Shuttle Polybag (30246)

LEGO Star Wars ARC-170 Starfighter Polybag (30247)

**Via Eurobricks**

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The LEGO Movie Piece of Resistance Polybag (30280) Revealed

January 1, 2014 /

LEGO Store February Promo

The February calendar for LEGO is now available and February is the month that The LEGO Movie comes out. To further promote the movie, LEGO will be giving out a FREE exclusive LEGO Piece of Resistance Polybag (30280) for purchases of $50 or more. The offer will be available throughout the month, while supplies last. The polybag will consist of Emmet and the Piece of Resistance stuck between a slab of rock. The rocks looks very similar to the Thor and the Cosmic Cube Polybag (30163).

The other promo that LEGO will be having at LEGO Stores is the Monthly Mini Model Build. On Tuesday February 4th, you can build a Micro Manager model and take home. This version of the Micro Manager has four legs. Now you can add another one to your army of Micro Managers from all of the movie sets.

LEGO Store February Promo

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LEGO Collectible Minifigures Compendium 4th Edition Now Available

January 1, 2014 /

LEGO Collectible Minifigures Compendium 4th Edition

The LEGO Movie Collectible Minifigures (71004) are now available and Michael Bradford has updated his LEGO Collectible Minifigures Compendium to include the new minifigures. He has also included details of each of the LEGO Movie characters such as their descriptions and stats. In addition, Michael has also updated all the information from the other Collectible Minifigures series to reflect the changes since the previous version of the compendium such as the valuation and sales data. If you like to have your own copy, you can download it here for free.

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BrickLink API Now Available For Beta Testing

January 1, 2014 /

Eric over at BrickLink has announced that their first version of the BrickLink API is now available for beta testing. They are currently looking for some testers to help catch any bugs it may have. The beta period starts on January 6th and will end at the end of the month. After that, the API will be available for the public on February 3rd. A requirement as a beta tester, you have to know how to implement REST API in your code. Any programmers who are interested and want to help test the new BrickLink API, contact the team at [email protected].

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LEGO Mixels Series 3 Image Found

January 1, 2014 /

Series 1 of the LEGO Mixels sets aren’t even out yet but an image of Series 3 has already surfaced on Instagram. The image shows three new colors of Mixels including green, tan/brown, and purple. There’s no mention of the names of the Mixels but I’m sure we’ll get them in the upcoming months. The image is from a retailer catalog and the sets are preliminary so the final products may change from now until whenever Series 3 is out.

**Via Eurobricks**

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LEGO Star Wars 2014 Partial Set Details

January 1, 2014 /

It was only yesterday that we reported on some of the new LEGO Star Wars 2014 Summer sets. Members over on Eurobricks have already found some preliminary images of a couple of the sets from a retailer catalog. The images originated from a user on Instagram below are some details of what I saw.

Jedi Hunter Frontier (75051)

Contains 4 minifigures: Jek-14, unnamed Ithorian Jedi Master, RA-7 Protocal Droid, unnamed Astromech Droid. The set could be another one based on The Yoda Chronicles.

Mos Eisley Cantina (75052)

Looks to have 7 minifigures: Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, Greedo, Sandtrooper, and 3 Bith musicians of the Cantina Band who have Squidward’s head. Hopefully the heads are only temporary. Set also includes the Dewback who we saw in the 2013 Advent Calendar bonus video. The image also shows part of Luke’s Landspeeder in the shot but not sure if it’s included in the set. Considering the 8092 version only had 163 pieces and the Cantina itself is slightly larger than the 4501 version, LEGO could combine the two sets since the new set has 615 pieces. Again, these are preliminary shots so anything can change.

AT-AT (75054)

Contains 5 minifigures: AT-AT Driver, General Veers, Snowtrooper Commander, Snowtrooper x2. AT-AT looks very similar to the 8129 version but with a slightly updated look.

Imperial Star Destroyer (75055)

Contains 6 minifigures: Darth Vader, Imperial Officer, Imperial Crew, Stormtroopers x2, some other guy I can’t make out. Looks similar to previous Imperial Destroyers but with some slight changes. It looks like the … Continue

The Brick Fan 2013 Recap

January 1, 2014 /

So 2013 is now over and now time to take a look back at what took place last year on The Brick Fan. Many things happened in 2013 but the biggest thing was the amount of traffic that we got on the site. We had over 185% increase of page views from 2012 to 2013. In addition, the site had over 235% more unique visits than in 2012. Finally, we had over 185% more first time visitors than in the previous year. We look forward to improving those numbers in 2014.

We’ve also hit some traffic milestones during 2013. We hit 1 million page views in June and 2 million during December. In addition, we also hit 1.5 million page views and almost 1.3 million unique visits in a single year.

Next up is the number of “likes” on our Facebook Page. From 2012 to 2013, we had 545 new likes and are looking to gradually increase that number over the course of the year.

Over on our Google+ Page, we have over 2600 +1 on the page itself and over 200 have us in their Circles. That’s a lot considering Google+ is not as popular as Facebook but social media trends are changing as we speak and we hope to grow that community this year.

On Twitter, we had over 600 new followers and will most likely pass 3,000 sometime this year.

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New January 2014 LEGO Sets Now Available Plus Promo Details

December 31, 2013 /

LEGO January 2014 Calendar

It’s January, in the east coast at the time of this writing, and there are new LEGO sets available to purchase on Shop@Home. Some notable additions include the Maersk Line Triple E (10241)icon. The set contains 1518 pieces and goes for $149.99. Next is the LEGO Creator Parisian Restaurant (10243) which contains 2469 pieces and retails for $159.99. The newest LEGO CUUSOO set is also avaialble, the NASA Mars Science Laboratory Curiosity Rover (21104). It has 295 pieces and goes for $29.99. Finally, you can get your hands on the LEGO Architecture Eiffel Tower (21019). This new addition contains 321 pieces and selling for $34.99.

There are also some promotions going on this month. From January 1-20, for every purchase of $50 or more, you can get a free LEGO City Police ATV Polybag (30228), while supplies last.

At the start of every week of January, you can get a free LEGO Movie character poster with any purchase. The characters include Wyldstyle, Emmet, Lord Business, and Batman.

Another promo for the movie is from January 20 through February 16, head over to your local LEGO Store and build something to display and you can get a free The LEGO Movie Accessory Pack.

LEGO January 2014 Calendar

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LEGO Summer 2014 Set Rumors

December 31, 2013 /

The year is almost over but it’s never too late for LEGO news. Menad on Eurobricks has provided set names for many Summer 2014 LEGO themes including the return of LEGO Agents. The set names come from a Hungarian website called LEGO Markabolt. The new City sets will include an Arctic subtheme as well as more train themed sets. What’s also interesting are the new Star Wars sets which will be based on the Original Trilogy and the Rebels animated TV series. We will have more details as more information becomes available. All the information provided below are early details so they will most likely be changing as more details become available.

Agents

Caught in the Dungeon (70162) – $35
Toxikita Toxic Accident (70163) – $50
Sweeping Action Robber (70164) – $70
Ultra Agent Headquarters (70165) – $125

City

Arctic Snowmobile (60032) – 44 pcs – $7
Arctic Tracked Vehicle (60033) – 113 pcs – $15
Arctic Lift Helicopter (60034) – 262 pcs – $30
Arctic Research Station (60035) – 374 pcs – $40
Arctic Base Camp (60036) – 733 pcs – $100
Railway Station (60050) – 423 pcs – $50
High-Speed Passenger Train (60051) – 610 pcs – $120
Cargo Train (60052) – 888 pcs – $180

Creator

Bicycle Shop & Cafe (31026) – 1023 pcs – $80

Friends

Olivia Ice Cream Cycle (41030) – 98 pcs – $13
Andrea’s Mountain Hut (41031) – 119 pcs – $13
First Aid Jungle Bike (41032) – 156 pcs – $17
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The LEGO Movie MetalBeard’s Sea Cow (70810) Revealed

December 31, 2013 /

The LEGO Movie MetalBeard's Sea Cow (70810)

Well now this is unexpected! Carlos S on Eurobricks has posted an image of the box of one of The LEGO Movie sets from the summer 2014 wave, MetalBeard’s Sea Cow (70810). It contains 2741 pieces and will probably be priced around $200 and could be a D2C (Direct to Consumer) set. As you can see, you get five minifigures including Emmet, Wyldstyle, a smaller but complete version of MetalBeard, Benny, and Vitruvious. You will also get a double-decker couch, Queasy Kitty and a flying cow. Yes, a flying cow! We’ll give an update as soon as there are more details.

Update: The set is now available in LEGO Stores and on Shop@Home for VIP members.

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The LEGO Movie Coloring Pages

December 31, 2013 /

The LEGO Movie Coloring Pages

LEGO has updated the downloads section of The LEGO Movie minisite to now have coloring pages that you can download and print out for your kids. There are 10 pages for you to choose from and has many of main characters in The LEGO Movie including Emmet, Wyldstyle, Vitruvious, Lord President, Unikitty, Metalbeard, Benny, and Bad Cop.

The LEGO Movie Coloring Pages - Bad Cop The LEGO Movie Coloring Pages - Benny The LEGO Movie Coloring Pages - Emmet The LEGO Movie Coloring Pages - Metalbeard The LEGO Movie Coloring Pages - Lord Business The LEGO Movie Coloring Pages - Unikitty The LEGO Movie Coloring Pages - Vitruvius The LEGO Movie Coloring Pages - Wyldstyle The LEGO Movie Coloring Pages - Unikitty

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The LEGO Movie Johnny Thunder Minifigure Close Up Look

December 30, 2013 /

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A few days ago, we found out that Johnny Thunder would be making his return in a future LEGO Movie set in the Police Dropship after an 11 year absense. In the image provided by just2good from the The LEGO Movie: The Essential Guide, we can see that Johnny has a cleaned up look with some updated printed on his torso as well as his head. Everything looks more crisp and his eyes even has larger pupils. His building style describes him as an expert in building for survival in the wilderness. Also, there is no hiding place too dangerous or remote for him.

In the same image, you can also see the Green Lantern. There’s no mention of him being in a set at this time but there were rumors that he would be in one in 2014. His building style is described as he is able to build almost anything out of thin air using a special, super-powered ring (Green Lantern Ring/Power Ring). Additional notes says that he likes to be near Superman.

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The LEGO Movie Cloud Cuckoo Palace (70803) Review

December 30, 2013 /

In our first official review for The LEGO Movie sets, we have the Cloud Cuckoo Palace (70803). When I first saw images of this set, I was confused yet intrigued. Although the set has a lot of “girly” colors, they are so vibrant and insane that I was very interested in it. Plus the Unikitty alone is enough to make me choose to review this set first. The set contains 197 pieces and retails for $19.99 for a $0.10/piece ratio. The box contains four unnumbered bags and a small instructions booklet.

The LEGO Movie Cloud Cuckoo Palace (70803) The LEGO Movie Cloud Cuckoo Palace (70803)

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LEGO Friends Series 5 Animal Set Images Found

December 30, 2013 /

Somehow this piece of news went by unnoticed by us over the Christmas holiday. The official images of the LEGO Friends Series 5 Animal sets were posted on Eurobricks a few days ago. Similar to Series 4, this series will also have three different animals you can collect. These sets should be available sometime in 2014.

Macaw’s Fountain (41044)

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

Orangutan’s Banana Tree (41045)

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

Brown Bear’s River (41046)

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

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LEGO Minecraft Co-Build Update

December 30, 2013 /

LEGO Minecraft

The LEGO Minecraft team has posted a video giving an update on how fans input has helped them so far in different aspects of the Co-Build project. In the video, they have shown some new prototypes of the Creeper, sheep, and cow. The team also revealed that the desert biome was the one fans preferred more but they will keep working on both the desert and the jungle. This may hint that both biomes may be a set in the future. Finally, they have shown which mine cart fans liked the best. If you have any questions you want to ask the designers, feel free to post them on Facebook, the message boards on LEGO.com or in the comments section of the video.

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LEGO DC Universe/Comics The Batman Tumbler Polybag (30300) Found

December 30, 2013 /

LEGO DC Universe Super Heroes The Batman Tumbler Polybag (30300)

Brick Heroes has uncovered a new LEGO DC Universe/Comics The Batman Tumbler Polybag (30300) that was being sold on eBay. It is a pretty good representation of the Tumbler from The Dark Knight. Currently, the seller has sold out at least 40 of the polybags. There’s no word on at this time on how the polybag will be distributed.

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LEGO DC Universe Super Heroes The Batman Tumbler Polybag (30300)

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More Uni-Kitties Revealed in Future The LEGO Movie Sets

December 30, 2013 /

Just2good over on Eurobricks has revealed two more Uni-Kitties that will be making an appearance in future sets. A few days ago, we found out that an Astro Kitty would be in Benny’s Spaceship. A normal Uni-Kitty is already in Cloud Cuckoo Palace (70803) and the Bizniz Kitty is in Lord Business’ Evil Lair (70809). According to The LEGO Movie: The Essential Guide, there will also be a Queasy Kitty and an Angry Kitty. The Queasy Kitty will be in Metalbeard’s Ship and the Angry Kitty will be in Emmet’s Construction Mech. I’ll most likely be picking up the Essential Guide to check out all the details about the movie and the sets as well.

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The LEGO Movie Collectible Minifigures (71004) Review

December 30, 2013 /

The LEGO Movie Collectible Minifigures (71004)

Back in November, The LEGO Movie Collectible Minifigures (71004) were revealed. People in the LEGO community were excited to see the next minifigures in the theme. Contraray to what we thought before, these minifigures are not Series 12 but a subtheme of the Collectible Minifigures line. Each packet goes for $2.99 each.

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The LEGO Movie Sets Now Available on Shop@Home

December 29, 2013 /

The LEGO Movie sets are now available on Shop@Home and at some major retailers and FBTB has done some awesome reviews on a majority of the sets already. I will also be doing my own reviews and giving my take as soon as I get my hands on them in the near future. I’ll be at the LEGO Store on January 1st later today in my search for all the Collectible Minifigures as well as maybe picking up a few of the movie sets. In the meantime, check out FBTB’s reviews of the sets and if you see what you like, feel free to use any of our links below to order from Shop@Home. By using the links, you’ll be supporting our site.

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LEGO DC Universe Super Heroes Batman: Man-Bat Attack (76011) Review

December 28, 2013 /

The new 2014 LEGO DC Universe Super Heroes sets are starting to hit shelves and the first and only one I was able to find was the Batman: Man-Bat Attack (76011) at my local LEGO Store. The set contains 184 pieces and retails for $19.99 which comes out to about $0.11/piece which is pretty decent for a licensed set. The box includes two numbered bags, one instruction booklet, a comic, and a small sticker sheet.

LEGO DC Universe Super Heroes Batman: Man-Bat Attack (76011) LEGO DC Universe Super Heroes Batman: Man-Bat Attack (76011)

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The LEGO Movie: The Piece of Resistance Book Minifigure Found

December 28, 2013 /

The LEGO Movie Piece of Resistance

Earlier today, we reported there were images of what could be the Summer 2014 wave sets from The LEGO Movie found in some of the new books dedicated to the movie. While looking through the list of The LEGO Movie books on Amazon, there was one called LEGO: The LEGO Movie: The Piece of Resistance that includes an exclusive Robo SWAT minifigure. The book is available for pre-order on Amazon as well as on Barnes & Noble. The book itself is published by Scholastic and has 32 pages.

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The LEGO Movie Summer 2014 Sets Revealed?

December 28, 2013 /

The LEGO Movie Benny's Spaceship

As we all know by now, there will be 17 total sets dedicated to The LEGO Movie, 13 of which will be available on January 1st and the other 4 sets will be available in the summer wave. Canticleer blues on Eurobricks and PhoncipleBone on NeoGAF has provided images from various LEGO Movie books, most likely from The Essential Guide, that may hint to what these summer sets will be. First is Benny’s Spaceship which has a very similar look as the Classic Space sets. From the looks of it, there will also be a blue Astro Kitty riding along the ship as well. Next up is Emmet’s Construction Mech that rolls on treads. Finally is a Police Dropship that hovers on rotating rocket boosters and if you look closely at the holding cell, could that who we think it is, Mr. Johnny Thunder himself? In the staff picture, you can somewhat see all the new sets as well as Metalbeard’s Ship on the left side. Check out the images below and descriptions of the sets. These are not confirmed sets yet but they look official and pretty cool nonetheless.

Update: Members on Eurobricks have been speculating on what minifigures are included in the sets and the following is what we could be getting:

Benny’s Spaceship: Benny, Wildstyle, Astro Kitty and maybe some Robo SWATs.

Emmet’s Construction Mech: Emmet, Robo-skeleton, and maybe another minifigure.

Police Dropship: Batman, Emmet, Johhny Thunder, what looks to be Lloyd, and two Robo SWATs.

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LEGO Star Wars R2-D2 Epic Split

December 27, 2013 /

You’ve seen the Jean Jean-Claude Van Damme Volvo truck split. You may have also seen the Chuck Norris Christmas airplane split. Well R2-D2 has joined the fray. With the help of Obi-Wan Kenobi and Luke Skywalker, R2 has done his version of the epic split between Luke’s Landspeeder and the Desert Skiff. The video was created by Antonio Toscano who we’ve featured here before with his trailers of Star Trek Into Darkness and The Wolverine. Head over to his channel to see more of his well-made stop motion videos.

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LEGO January 2014 Deals and Promotions

December 26, 2013 /

LEGO January 2014 Calendar

December is almost over so it’s time to talk about the LEGO deals and promotions for January 2014. Not only are there promotions, a lot of new sets that we’ve been reporting on the past few months will be available for purchase at LEGO brand stores and on Shop@Home as well as at other major retailers.

From January 1-20, while supplies last, for every purchase of $50 or more, you can get a free LEGO City Police ATV Polybag (30228). During the month of January, LEGO will be heavily promoting The LEGO Movie and they have some promotions for it. Beginning each week of the month, you can get a free poster of some of the characters in the movie including Wyldstyle, Emmet, Lord Business, and Batman. Starting January 20 through February 16, visit your local LEGO store to build something and put it on display to get a free The LEGO Movie Accessory Pack, while supplies last. Finally on January 7, the Monthy Mini Model Build is a Snow Plow.

As mentioned before, there are a lot of new sets from many themes that should be on the shelves including the newest modular set, the Parisian Restaurant (10243) as well as the Maersk Line Triple E (10241). More new sets include the LEGO CUUSOO NASA Mars Science Laboratory Curiosity Rover (21004) and the Architecture Eiffel Tower (21019). Check out the images of all the new sets in the links below:

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Friends
Hero Factory
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LEGO Star Wars 2013 Advent Calendar (75023) Round Up

December 25, 2013 /

LEGO Star Wars 2013 Advent Calendar (75023)

Yesterday we finally completed the LEGO Star Wars 2013 Advent Calendar (75023) with Jango Fett being this year’s Santa. Like with other many other LEGO sets, there are hits and misses with the Advent Calendar.

Hits

There are a couple of builds and minifigures that I liked in the calendar such as the Republic Assault Ship, the AT-TE/Republic Dropship combo, Jedi Starfighter, and Jango’s Slave I. There are also quite a few army-builder minifigures including some fairly rare ones in the redesigned Scout Trooper and the Rebel Commando. Plus you can’t forget the return of young Boba Fett and Santa Jango Fett.

Misses

There weren’t that many things I didn’t like for this year but some little things get repetitive with the calendars. One of those things is the weapons racks. I feel the weapons should be included with the minifigures and those certain days could be used for other builds. Also those Battle Droids keep sneaking in the calendars. They may be great for others but they aren’t really for me.

Results

After comparing this year’s calendar to previous years, in my opinion, it is better than last year but a notch lower than the 2011 version. In number of pieces, the 2013 version has 254 pieces which is right in between the previous years. You may able to find them discounted in stores in the near future if you want to get one.

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Merry Christmas from The Brick Fan!

December 25, 2013 /

Christmas MOC by SandLUG

We here at The Brick Fan would like to wish all of our friends, fans, and readers a very Merry Christmas. We hope your day is filled with fun and surprises as well as many LEGO gifts! Let us know in the comments if you got any LEGO sets for Christmas.

The above MOC was created by members of SandLUG and was displayed at our local LEGO store here in San Diego.

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LEGO Star Wars 2013 Advent Calendar (75023) – Day 24

December 24, 2013 /

LEGO Star Wars 2013 Advent Calendar (75023) - Day 24

We have now reached the end of the LEGO Star Wars 2013 Advent Calendar (75023). Let’s see who the “surprise” is.

For the final day of this years Advent Calendar, we have Santa Jango Fett. His torso is of his Mandaorian armor but with more appropriate printing on both the front and back. The front has some fur lining on the top, a sprig of holly on the middle, and some small presents on the belt. The back of the torso also has some fur lining printing as well. Jango’s head is the same one as the regular version of the minifigure. His helmet is also the same blue version although I wish it was red instead to match the outfit. He also has a sack on his back with orange and lime presents represented by 1×2 tiles. Overall, Santa Jango Fett is a nice addition to the Star Wars Advent Calendar line joining Santa Yoda and Santa Darth Maul from the previous years. We’ll have a round-up post tomorrow of the LEGO Star Wars 2013 Advent Calendar and give a grade on it. Thank you for following us the past 24 days. Have a very Merry Christmas!

LEGO Star Wars 2013 Advent Calendar (75023) - Day 24 - Santa Jango Fett

LEGO Star Wars 2013 Advent Calendar (75023) - Day 24 - Santa Jango Fett

LEGO Star Wars 2013 Advent Calendar (75023) - Day 24 - Santa Jango Fett

LEGO Star Wars 2013 Advent Calendar (75023) - Day 24 - Santa Jango Fett

LEGO Star Wars 2013 Advent Calendar (75023) - Day 24 - Santa Jango Fett

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Philly Brick Fest Announces Program Cover Art Contest

December 24, 2013 /

Philly Brick Fest 2014

Philly Brick Fest 2014 is coming up in a few short months and today the organizers have announced an art contest for the cover of their official event program. The winner of the contest will get $100.00 LEGO Gift Card, courtesy of Philly Brick Fest. Two finalists will be chosen and a three judge panel will cast the deciding votes for the winner. The judges will include Joshua Hanlon from Beyond the Brick, Huw Millington from Brickset, and us here at The Brick Fan. Take a look below at the official rules of the art contest:

1. Design must include the following:

2. Dimensions need to be 8.5 x 11 (or that scale)

3. Any art form is acceptable (Brick built, Photograph, Drawing, Painting,Digital Art, etc)

4. Submittal Rules:

All questions should be directed to: [email protected]

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More LEGO Legends of Chima 2014 Sets Revealed

December 24, 2013 /

LEGO Legends of Chima Spinlyn's Cavern (70133)

Last week, we reported on a new LEGO Legends of Chima 2014 minifigure from the Spider tribe named Spinlyn. There were no images of the set that she was in at that time but today, Brickset has found a couple of new sets that we haven’t reported yet, Spinlyn’s Cavern (70133) and Lavertus’ Outland Base (70134). Spinlyn’s Cavern will contain 407 pieces and will include 3 minifigures: Spinlyn, Eris, and Rogan. Lavertus’ Outland Base will have 684 pieces and 4 minifigures: Lavertus, Laval, Blista, and Sparratus. These two sets will be available at the beginning of the year along with all the other Chima sets.

LEGO Legends of Chima Spinlyn's Cavern (70133)

LEGO Legends of Chima Lavertus' Outland Base (70134)

LEGO Legends of Chima Lavertus' Outland Base (70134)

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LEGO Star Wars 2013 Advent Calendar (75023) – Day 23

December 23, 2013 /

LEGO Star Wars 2013 Advent Calendar (75023) - Day 23

We’ve reached the next to the last day for the LEGO Star Wars 2013 Advent Calendar (75023). What can we expect on Day 23?

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LEGO Mixels Sets Revealed

December 23, 2013 /

LEGO Mixels

Images of the new LEGO Mixels sets have emerged via Hoth Bricks. They state the images come from the back of a German catalog. There are three figures that are in three factions: Infernites, Cragsters, and Electroids. We first saw the Mixels at SDCC 2013 but now we get to see the rest of the sets.

The Infernites Clan include Flain (41500), Vulk (41501), and Zorch (41502). The Cragsters Clan consists of Krader (41503), Seismmo (41504), and Shuff (41505). Finally, the Electroids Clan has Teslo (41506), Zaptor (41507), and Volectro (41508). All the Mixels in the clan can also combine together to create a larger version or you can mix and match to create something original.

LEGO Mixels are set to be released in March 2014 along with the animated TV series on Cartoon Network and are tentatively priced at $3.99 each. You can read more of what the Mixels are about on the official press release.

Infernites

LEGO Mixels Flain (41500) LEGO Mixels Vulk (41501) LEGO Mixels Zorch (41502)

Cragsters

LEGO Mixels Krader (41503) LEGO Mixels Seismo (41504) LEGO Mixels Shuff (41505)

Electroids

LEGO Mixels Teslo (41506) LEGO Mixels Zaptor (41507) LEGO Mixels Volectro (41508)

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LEGO Star Wars 2013 Advent Calendar (75023) – Day 22

December 22, 2013 /

LEGO Star Wars 2013 Advent Calendar (75023) - Day 22

Today, we start our final week of the LEGO Star Wars 2013 Advent Calendar (75023). Let’s see what we have for today’s surprise.

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LEGO Star Wars 2013 Advent Calendar Minigame Completed

December 22, 2013 /

LEGO Star Wars 2013 Advent Calendar Minigame Bonus Video - Dewback

The final stage of the LEGO Star Wars 2013 Advent Calendar minigame was unlocked today which is the stage of Tatooine. I’ve managed to complete the game with not much effort and after collecting all the ships in the game, you are able to unlock a secret bonus video that promotes the Microfighters sets. At the back end of the video (see below), there is a Sandtrooper patrol riding a Dewback. Does this mean there could be a dewback figure in an upcoming set? We shall see.

Overall, the game itself was pretty fun. It could pose a challenge to kids and maybe adults especially with the spots the items are located at the later stages. If you haven’t played it yet, I recommend taking some time and try it out.

LEGO Star Wars 2013 Advent Calendar Minigame Completed

LEGO Star Wars 2013 Advent Calendar Minigame Completed


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LEGO Disney Princess Minisite Now Live

December 22, 2013 /

LEGO Disney Princess

The new LEGO Disney Princess minisite is now live. There are many things to do on there including seeing closeups of the sets themselves as well as the designer videos for each set. Another section of the site is called “How to Fairy Tale” which teaches kids how to create their own fairy tale in six steps. Finally, there is a Fun & Play section where you can print out uncolored images and have your kids color it in themselves. In that same section, there is a Princess Treasure Hunt Flash game to help the different Princesses collect treasures while avoiding obstacles. Head over and check out everything the minisite has to offer. The Disney Princess sets aren’t available yet on Shop@Home but they are already in LEGO brand stores as well as at various retailers.

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LEGO Collectible Minifigures Series 12 Not Available Until Oct 2014

December 22, 2013 /

Brick Fanatics is reporting that the Series 12 of the LEGO Collectible Minifigures will not be available until October 2014. As we know by now, The LEGO Movie Collectible Minifigures (71004) and The Simpsons Collectible Minifigures (71005) will be a subtheme of the Minifigures line and not part of the main numbered series. The LEGO Movie minifigures are starting to hit stores here in the US and will be officially available on January 1st and The Simpsons Collectible Minifigures will be available in May 2014.

As we have mentioned last week, the LEGO Minifigures Online MMO will be out next summer and they will have a special line of minifigures to go along with the game. These minifigures will also include a code to unlock that character digitally. With three waves of minifigures coming out with a a short break in between waves, this pushes Series 12 back until next fall.

We’re looking forward to getting all the minifigures coming out next year. If Series 12 is indeed coming out next October, it’ll be the first time that LEGO will have four different waves of Collectible Minifigures coming out in a single year. What do you think of potentially having four waves of minifigures coming out in 2014?

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LEGO Star Wars 2013 Advent Calendar (75023) – Day 21

December 21, 2013 /

LEGO Star Wars 2013 Advent Calendar (75023) - Day 21

Can you believe we only have 4 days left in the LEGO Star Wars 2013 Advent Calendar (75023)? What will we get today?

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LEGO The Hobbit Lake-Town Guard Polybag (30216) Review

December 21, 2013 /

A few weeks ago, we reported that the LEGO The Hobbit Lake-Town Guard Polybag (30216) was seen at Toys R Us stores. They were also online but everywhere I checked, they it was sold out or wasn’t even available yet. Yesterday, I decided to take a trip to my local TRU since it was in the neighborhood and lo and behold, there was a whole rack full of them. I picked up a couple and here’s the review of it. The polybag contains of 31 pieces and has been selling for $4.99 each. The set contains two small builds and a Lake-Town Guard minifigure.

LEGO The Hobbit Lake-town Guard Polybag (30216) LEGO The Hobbit Lake-town Guard Polybag (30216)

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LEGO Star Wars 2013 Advent Calendar (75023) – Day 20

December 20, 2013 /

LEGO Star Wars 2013 Advent Calendar (75023) - Day 20

We only have 5 days left in the LEGO Star Wars 2013 Advent Calendar (75023). Let’s check out what we got today.

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The LEGO Movie Brick Bust Game

December 20, 2013 /

The LEGO Movie Brick Bust

On the official The LEGO Movie website, there is a game called Brick Bust which is a Bejeweled-styled game where you match 3 or more colored bricks to earn enough points to reach the next level. Match 4 in a row and get a special brick that clears a row. Match bricks that form a “T” or “L” for a bomb that clears 9 bricks. Match 5 in row and you get a special brick that clears all of a single color.

After each level, you unlock an exclusive image from The LEGO Movie. Those images are simply screenshots from the trailer but there’s a sense of thrill to see what images you get to unlock. I’ve finally managed to make time to clear all 9 stages to see all the “exclusive” content. Check out all the images from every stage below. Overall, it was a pretty fun game although I wished there were new images to unlock instead of screenshots that we’ve already seen.

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LEGO Star Wars 2013 Advent Calendar (75023) – Day 19

December 19, 2013 /

LEGO Star Wars 2013 Advent Calendar (75023) - Day 19

We are now on Day 19 of the LEGO Star Wars 2013 Advent Calendar (75023). What can we expect today?

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The LEGO Movie Accessory Pack Revealed

December 19, 2013 /

The LEGO Movie Accessory Pack

A seller on eBay has gotten a hold of a new Accessory Pack polybag from The LEGO Movie. This Accessory Pack contains a lot of goodies to promote the movie including stickers, a lenticular keychain featuring Benny, a mini Ice Cream Machine van, a mini Trash Chomper, and instructions for both mini builds. This polybag will be available for free from January 20 – February 16 at LEGO Stores, while supplies last. All you have to do is to show off your building skills and displaying your creation at the store.

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The LEGO Movie Accessory Pack

The LEGO Movie Accessory Pack

The LEGO Movie Accessory Pack

The LEGO Movie Accessory Pack

**Via Eurobricks**

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LEGO Legends of Chima 2014 Minifigures Close-Up

December 19, 2013 /

LEGO Legends of Chima 2014 Minifigures

Huw over on Brickset has done a review of the LEGO Legends of Chima Gorilla Legend Beast (70125) and on the back of the

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CERN LEGO Minifigure Scavenger Hunt

December 19, 2013 /

CERN has announced their first global scavenger hunt for LEGO Minifigures. Computer security officer Stefan Lüders and his team has hidden over 20 minifigures throughout the Computing Center and they want you to take screenshots of them. Using Google’s Street View, they want you to find at least three minifigures which include everything from Hawaiian dancers to space aliens and email your findings to [email protected]. The competition runs through January 31, 2014 and a winner will be chosen at random. The prize is your choice from the CERN’s holiday gift guide.

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LEGO Minifigures Facebook Messenger Stickers

December 19, 2013 /

LEGO Minifigures Facebook Messenger Stickers

If you’re a Facebook Messenger user, there’s something that may interest you. LEGO’s Facebook Page has revealed a collection of 30 different FREE LEGO Minifigure stickers that you can use in your messages either from the desktop or on mobile. Some of are even animated including the Chicken Suit Guy. LEGO is also taking suggestions for minifigures that you would like to see implemented as stickers in the future. Overall, this is a really great addition to the chat system and a fun way to send messages.

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LEGO Star Wars 2014 Detailed Set Descriptions

December 19, 2013 /

LEGO Star Wars Microfighters Clone Turbo Tank (75028)

Walmart Canada has now listed the 2014 LEGO Star Wars sets as well as the set descriptions.

Clone Turbo Tank (75028)

Enter the mini world of LEGO® Star Wars™ microfighters with the Clone Turbo Tank™. This cool mini model has moving wheels, 2 flick missiles and a mini cockpit on top for the Clone Trooper™ to sit in. Prepare to enter micro-sized battle! Includes a Clone Trooper minifigure with a blaster.

LEGO Star Wars Microfighters Clone Turbo Tank (75028) LEGO Star Wars Microfighters Clone Turbo Tank (75028)

AAT (75029)

Enter a mini LEGO® Star Wars™ universe with the Droid Army AAT™ microfighter. This fun miniature model has a moving turret, 4 flick missiles and a mini cockpit for the Pilot Battle Droid™ to sit in. Prepare to battle the Clone Troopers! Includes a Pilot Battle Droid figure with a blaster pistol.

LEGO Star Wars Microfighters AAT (75029)

LEGO Star Wars Microfighters AAT (75029) LEGO Star Wars Microfighters AAT (75029)

Millennium Falcon (75030)

Enter a mini LEGO® Star Wars™ universe with the Millennium Falcon™ microfighter. This fun mini version of the fastest ship in the galaxy features a quad laser cannon with 2 flick missiles and a mini cockpit on top for Han Solo™ to sit in! Engage the hyperdrive and get after those Imperial ships! Includes a Han Solo minifigure with a blaster pistol.

LEGO Star Wars Microfighters Millennium Falcon (75030)

LEGO Star Wars Microfighters Millennium Falcon (75030) LEGO Star Wars Microfighters Millennium Falcon (75030)

TIE Interceptor (75031)

Play out your own miniature LEGO® Star Wars™ space battles with the TIE Interceptor™ microfighter. This fun version of the real Imperial starfighter crams in lots of details, including 2 flick missiles and a mini cockpit for the TIE Fighter™ Pilot to sit in! So jump on and prepare for mini battle. Includes a TIE Fighter Pilot with a blaster pistol.

LEGO Star Wars Microfighters TIE Interceptor (75031)

LEGO Star Wars Microfighters TIE Interceptor (75031)

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LEGO Star Wars 2013 Advent Calendar (75023) – Day 18

December 18, 2013 /

LEGO Star Wars 2013 Advent Calendar (75023) - Day 18

We now have just a week left until Christmas and we’re getting to the nitty gritty of the LEGO Star Wars 2013 Advent Calendar (75023).

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Super Awesome Micro Project: Air-Powered LEGO Car

December 18, 2013 /

There are some things that are made from LEGO that are just unbelievable until you see it. Steve Sammartino and Raul Oaida created the Super Awesome Micro Project which is a life-sized LEGO car that is powered by air and has a top speed of about 18mph. It is styled as a hot rod and used more than 500,000 LEGO pieces to create which includes four orbital engines and 256 pistons. The project was crowdfunded with a single tweet and forty people jumped on board to help out. Check out the awesome video above.

**Via BrickNerd**

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LEGO The Hobbit Lake-town Guard Polybag (30216) Back in Stock

December 18, 2013 /

For anyone who didn’t get a chance to pick up the LEGO The Hobbit Lake-town Guard polybag (30216) from Toys R Us a few weeks ago, you now have a second chance. They are now back in stock on their website for $4.99 each with a limit of 5 per customer. I still haven’t seen it in stores yet so right now, online is your best bet to get one.

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LEGO Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2014 Set Preview

December 18, 2013 /

LEGO Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2014 Set Preview

A reader has posted the above image showing a preview of the 2014 LEGO Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles sets on our Facebook Page . Hi-res images should be coming tomorrow. Stay tuned! Thanks to Starblight.de for the info.

Update: Steff on Eurobricks has posted a clearer image. It shows 2 of the 7 new sets including Mutation Chamber Unleashed (79119) on the top and the Turtle Sub Undersea Chase (79121) at the bottom.

LEGO Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2014 Set Preview (Clearer)

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Funcom LEGO Minifigures Online Official Press Release

December 18, 2013 /

LEGO Minifigures Online

Yesterday, we reported that a new trailer for the LEGO Minifigure Online game was live and there were new details about it. Today, Funcom has released an official press release of the game as well as the same trailer video that we’ve shown.

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TAKE A GRAND TOUR OF LEGO® MINIFIGURES ONLINE

– Funcom provides fans with massive amounts of information about the upcoming game through a brand new video and website –

Oslo, Norway – December 18th, 2013 – What is ‘LEGO® Minifigures Online’ all about? Now is your chance to find out! Funcom announced today the launch of the ‘LEGO Minifigures Online’ website. With this launch, fans can learn more about the game without needing access to the beta testing. A new video has also launched in conjunction with the new site.

The new ‘This is LEGO Minifigures Online’ video offers a narrated tour of some of the exciting things fans will be able to do and places they can visit when the game launches next year. The video also showcases brand new, never-before-seen content such as the Pirate World, the Treasure Island dungeon and the terrifying Crikey the Kraken!

Visit http://www.playminifigures.com to explore the site and see the video!

“We have an amazing cast of characters and worlds in ‘LEGO Minifigures Online’, and the new video and website are a great opportunity for everyone to discover that,” says Executive Producer Lawrence Poe. “This is a game with tremendous amount of variety and there is just so much to see and experience here. Our goal

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LEGO CUUSOO NASA Mars Science Laboratory Curiosity Rover Revealed

December 18, 2013 /

LEGO NASA Mars Science Laboratory Curiosity Rover (21004)

LEGO has just revealed the final design and box art of the newest LEGO CUUSOO set, the NASA Mars Science Laboratory Curiosity Rover (21004). The set contains 295 pieces and will be available for sale on January 1st on Shop@Home for $29.99.

This LEGO version of the highly advanced mobile laboratory features lots of great details, such as 6-wheel rocker-bogie suspension, articulated robotic arm and multiple camera sets, plus a display plate complete with LEGO brick Martian rocks – perfect for testing out the rover’s go-anywhere suspension! Similar to other LEGO CUUSOO sets, the building instruction booklet also includes background information about the fan builder, the history of Mars exploration, and the real Curiosity Rover.

The creator of the LEGO CUUSOO project and the Mechanical Engineer who worked on the real Curiosity Rover, Stephen Pakbaz, has done a review of the set on the CUUSOO Blog.

LEGO CUUSOO NASA Mars Science Laboratory Curiosity Rover (21004)

LEGO CUUSOO NASA Mars Science Laboratory Curiosity Rover (21004)

LEGO CUUSOO NASA Mars Science Laboratory Curiosity Rover (21004)

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LEGO Star Wars 2013 Advent Calendar (75023) – Day 17

December 17, 2013 /

LEGO Star Wars 2013 Advent Calendar (75023) - Day 17

We have now reached Day 17 of the LEGO Star Wars 2013 Advent Calendar (75023) and we only have one week left. Let’s check out what we got.

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LEGO Minifigures Online Intro Trailer

December 17, 2013 /

IGN has released a new trailer for the LEGO Minifigures Online game. They have also interviewed Executive Producer Lawrence Poe and asked how this game will be different from other LEGO games including the failed LEGO Universe. One such difference is that LEGO Minifigures Online is a free to play game and not a subscription based game.

Accessibility is key for this game, so we’re trying to make it as easy as possible to get into the game and have fun. Obviously there will be a lot of younger players for this game so we are taking our time to ensure that we will provide the best experience for those young players and their parents both in terms of gameplay and the business model.

Lawrence also talks about the main objectives of the game, to find minifigures and using them on your adventure. Not only will you be looking for minifigures, there will also be a building aspect to the game.

The focus is on the minifigures and their adventures through fantastical worlds. The key aspect of the game is finding minifigures, learning to use their abilities in the best possible way, training your minifigures to become more powerful, and going through these cool worlds completing quests, defeating cool dungeon bosses and really just exploring and having fun. Building is also an important part of the game, and its primary function is to support the adventuring experience. You’ll come across piles of LEGO bricks that can be assembled into contraptions that can help you defeat a

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Philly Brick Fest 2014 LEGO Fan Festival Deal on Amazon Local

December 17, 2013 /

Philly Brick Fest 2014

If you’re thinking of attending Philly Brick Fest 2014, you can get a great deal for tickets on Amazon Local. Unfortunately, the deals for Saturday, April 26, 2014 have been sold out but there are still some left for Sunday, April 27, 2014. You can also register directly but you won’t get some of the incentives from buying on Amazon Local.

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The LEGO Movie Detailed Set Images

December 17, 2013 /

Toys R Us has now listed a majority of The LEGO Movie sets on their website including new detailed images. The sets will be available on December 29th at TRU as well as on Shop@Home.

Getaway Glider (70800) – $12.99

Fly away from Deputron and Sheriff Not-a-robot and horse with The LEGO® Movie Getaway Glider with moveable wings, cow horns and tail wings.

Soar away from the robots with the Getaway Glider!

Yee-hah! Out in the Old Wild West, trouble is brewing. Use your creative skills and help Emmet to build a Getaway Glider and escape from the robots with the Piece of Resistance. But beware, they have guns and the Robo Sheriff’s horse can rear up on its back legs. Position the tail wings and cow horns, flap the wings to soar away, and use the weathercock to guide you to safety. Includes 3 minifigures with assorted weapons and accessories: Emmet, Deputron and Sheriff Not-a-robot.

  • Includes 3 minifigures with assorted weapons and accessories: Emmet, Deputron and Sheriff Not-a-robot
  • Features Getaway Glider with flapping wings, tail wings, weathercock and cow horns
  • Includes 2 guns, blaster and a sheriff’s hat
  • Slot the precious Piece of Resistance onto Emmet’s back
  • Jump on the cool poseable horse
  • Watch The LEGO® Movie to see all your favorite characters in action
  • Measures over 4” (11cm) high, 2” (6cm) long and 6” (17cm) wide

The LEGO Movie Getaway Glider (70800)

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Melting Room (70801) – $12.99

Help Emmet escape from the Melting Room with rotating, tilting laser machine in The LEGO® Movie set with Wyldstyle and a Robo

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LEGO Hero Factory Invasion From Below App Announced

December 17, 2013 /

LEGO Hero Factory: Invasion From Below

Today Azumo, creator of the LEGO Hero Factory Brain Attack app, has announced a new game that will be available on iOS, Android, and Windows 8 in January 2014. Below is their official press release and images of the new game.

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Calling all heroes; we’re going to need some BIG battle machines!

Bournemouth, UK (17th December 2013) – Today, Amuzo are proud to announce that their latest title, LEGO® Hero Factory Invasion From Below, will launch on iOS, Android and Windows 8, as well as web platforms, in Europe early January 2014.

Work on a construction site within the heart of Antropolis City has come to an abrupt halt as a deadly new threat has accidentally been uncovered. Suddenly a swarm of beasts invade the city from below causing chaos, their motives are unknown and their intelligence is brutal.

To save the city from swarms of menacing minions and their five gigantic, evil boss beasts the experienced champions of the Hero Factory must combine forces and create new powerful Battle Machines to once again save the galaxy. Their quest will take them through Antropolis city and down to an underground world of crystal caves, acid pits and magnetic chambers. Can Rocka, Furno, Evo, Bulk, Breez, Surge and Stormer once again save the day or have the Heroes met their match?

Where a single encounter could mean game over, timing is everything as players must dodge, jump, squish and blast scuttling enemies whilst collecting vital components in order to build one of nine mighty Battle Machines.

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LEGO Ninjago Rebooted Extended Video Sneak Peek

December 17, 2013 /

LEGO Ninjago 2014

LEGO Ninjago fans rejoice! There is a new video of the 2014 LEGO Ninjago Rebooted courtesy of theBrickBlogger. We’ve seen a short trailer of the show but this video is an extended version which shows a lot more.

First, we have the return of the Overlord who is still trying to destroy the ninjas. We also have Cyrus Borg who gave the team the Techno-Blades to defeat the Overlord. However, the Overlord finds out and transforms Cyrus into the OverBorg.

We also see a short clip of P.I.X.A.L. (Primary Interactive X-ternal Assistant Life-form) who works for works for Cyrus Borg but is taken control of by the Overlord. Will she be trying to stop the ninjas from getting out of the city with the Techno-Blades or will she be helping them? We shall see.

The show will be coming in 2014 but the sets are already out in stores and on Shop@Home. Check out the video below to see the extended sneak peek.

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LEGO DC Batman: The Joker Steam Roller (76013) Showing Up at Toys R Us

December 16, 2013 /

LEGO DC Universe Super Heroes Batman: The Joker Steam Roller (76013)

I was informed by a fellow reader who works at Toys R Us that the LEGO DC Universe Super Heroes Batman: The Joker Steam Roller (76013) has started to show up in stores but in very limited quantities. The new Super Heroes sets don’t officially come out until January 1st but it seems that some Toys R Us stores are selling them a little early. If you’re looking to pickup this set which includes Batgirl and Robin from The New 52, call up your local store to see if they have them in stock first before heading out.

LEGO DC Universe Super Heroes Batman: The Joker Steam Roller (76013)

LEGO DC Universe Super Heroes Batman: The Joker Steam Roller (76013)

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LEGO Star Wars and Legends of Chima 2014 Sets Found at Intertoys

December 16, 2013 /

LEGO Star Wars AT-AP (75043)

Since fans from around the world follow The Brick Fan, here’s something for you guys who live in Holland. Fellow reader Kevin has informed me that he has found all the new 2014 LEGO Star Wars and Legends of Chima sets at his local Intertoys. You can also get a free poster of General Grievous with your purchase of the Star Wars sets. So for you guys in Holland, you can now get your hands on the newest LEGO sets. For us here in the States, we have to wait for about 2 more weeks for the new releases.

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LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2014 Minifigures on eBay

December 16, 2013 /

LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2014 Electro

A couple of the new 2014 LEGO Marvel Super Heroes minifigures have already started to show up on eBay. Here you can see a couple of close-ups of the new Electro minifigure from the Spider-Trike vs. Electro (76014) set. What’s cool about him is that he has transparent blue arms which were first seen in the Star Wars Jek-14 minifigure. He also has a fairly transparent head as well.

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The other minifigure that is on eBay is Red Skull from the Captain America vs. HYDRA (76017) set. He has a black uniform with the HYDRA symbol on the belt buckle. He’s a okay looking minifigure but will be a good addition for Marvel collectors. Brick Heroes also has a couple of images of new classic-style Captain America and the HYDRA Agent from the same set.

LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2014 Electro

LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2014 Red Skull

LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2014 Red Skull

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LEGO Star Wars 2013 Advent Calendar (75023) – Day 16

December 16, 2013 /

LEGO Star Wars 2013 Advent Calendar (75023) - Day 16

We are getting closer to finishing up the LEGO Star Wars 2013 Advent Calendar (75023). Let’s see what we get for Day 16.

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The LEGO Movie Collectible Minifigures (71003) Found at Target

December 16, 2013 /

The LEGO Movie Series 12 Collectible Minifigures (71003)

A few people have emailed me that The LEGO Movie Collectible Minifigures (71003) have started to show up at Target stores. They were found at the Christmas stocking stuffers section in the back of the store. They weren’t supposed to be sold until January 1st but some have started to be sold in stores. Try to keep an eye out for them if you want to be one of the first to get them before the official release date.

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The LEGO Movie Video Game EB Games Preorder Bonus

December 16, 2013 /

The LEGO Movie Video Game Preorder

Brick Fanatics has reported that EB Games Australia is taking pre-orders going for The LEGO Movie Video Game and as a bonus, you will be getting an exclusive Emmet minifigure. This particular Emmet will be wearing a poncho over his normal outfit and a cowboy hat. As of this time, they are the only ones who have a preorder bonus but they are owned by Gamestop so we can probably expect something here in the US as well. We’ll be reporting on any pre-orders that happen here in the US.

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LEGO The Hobbit Video Game Official Announcement Trailer Released

December 16, 2013 /

LEGO The Hobbit Video Game

A few weeks ago, we reported that the LEGO The Hobbit video game will be released in 2014. Today, WB Games UK has released the official announcement trailer for the game. Obviously, the game will take place through the first two films of the Hobbit Trilogy, An Unexpected Journey and the Desolation of Smaug since those are the only movies released at the moment. Like many previous LEGO games, there will also be humor thrown in to balance all the action-packed levels you’ll be playing through. LEGO The Hobbit will be available on many platforms including Xbox One, Xbox 360, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita, Nintento Wii U, Nintendo 3DS, and PC.

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LEGO The Hobbit sends players of all ages on an unforgettable interactive journey through the first two films in The Hobbit Trilogy, The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey and the upcoming The Hobbit: Desolation of Smaug. Players will follow Bilbo Baggins as he is recruited by the Wizard Gandalf to aid Thorin Oakenshield and his Company of Dwarves. Bilbo leaves the comforts of the Shire on a journey through Middle-earth to help the Dwarves reclaim their lost Kingdom of Erebor within the Lonely Mountain. Along the way, he is introduced to ravenous Trolls, dangerous Orcs and, of course, Gollum and his precious Ring. Players will utilize and combine the Dwarves’ unique abilities — often with hilarious results — to solve the most diverse Quests of any LEGO videogame to date.

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LEGO Star Wars 2013 Advent Calendar (75023) – Day 15

December 15, 2013 /

LEGO Star Wars 2013 Advent Calendar (75023) - Day 15

We are now at the 3rd Advent of the LEGO Star Wars 2013 Advent Calendar (75023). Let’s us continue on with our daily openings and see what we get.

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LEGO Minecraft Co-Build Ores Input Needed

December 15, 2013 /

LEGO Minecraft designers Max and Nico are again in need of your input for the Co-Build set(s). On the official LEGO Minecraft Facebook page, they have asked what kinds of ores you would like to see in a set. There are 8 different kinds of ores in the game including Coal, Iron, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, Diamond, Redstone, Emerald, and Nether Quartz. In the comments section, tell them what are the most important ores for you. To see more of what the design team is working on, head on over to our main LEGO Minecraft page.

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LEGO Star Wars 2013 Advent Calendar (75023) – Day 14

December 14, 2013 /

LEGO Star Wars 2013 Advent Calendar (75023) - Day 14

We have now reached Day 14 of the LEGO Star Wars 2013 Advent Calendar (75023). Let’s see what we get today.

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Windows 8 LEGO Brick Collection App

December 14, 2013 /

If you’re using Windows 8 and have a large collection of LEGO products, there is a neat little app that you can download to manage your collection. It is a FREE app called Brick Collection created by Martin Zikmund. This app allows you to catalog your LEGO products by adding sets, parts, minifigures, books, and other LEGO-related items. You will be able to see your whole collection filled with statistics and other information to help you get organized. All your data is automatically synced across your devices using Windows Azure Cloud Services. Brick Collection is also customizable so you can change it whatever suits you best. Right now, it is available for devices using Windows 8.1 and will be available for Windows Phone 8 soon. Check out the features of Brick Collection below and download it at the Microsoft App Store. Thanks to fellow AFOL Chris Pirillo for the heads up.

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LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2014 Official Set Images Revealed

December 14, 2013 /

Just2Good over on Eurobricks found that the official images of the 2014 LEGO Marvel Super Heroes sets have been found on Walmart Canada. Three of the sets are based on Disney XD’s animated TV series Ultimate Spider-Man and two from Avengers Assemble.

Spider-Trike vs. Electro (76014)

Electro is menacing the citizens by hovering above their heads with fearsome electricity bolts spinning under his feet and a diamond he has just stolen. Only Spider-Man can end his reign of terror using the great new Spider-Trike. Use the ejector seat to launch Spider-Man at his nemesis and win the day for the good guys. Includes Spider-Man and new, exclusive Electro minifigures with an accessory.

LEGO Marvel Super Heroes Spider-Trike vs. Electro (76014)

LEGO Marvel Super Heroes Spider-Trike vs. Electro (76014)

Doc Ock Truck Heist (76015)

Doctor Octopus needs money, diamonds and gold to finance his evil plans… so he decides to make a cash withdrawal, bad guy style! Use his adjustable arms to rip the roof off the money truck and while the truck driver sprints for safety, blow open the back with the dynamite and secret button. But what’s this? Spider-Man has spotted Doc Ock and swoops in to save the day! Can he tie him up with his super-strong spider web? Includes 3 minifigures: Spider-Man, Doc Ock and a truck driver.

LEGO Marvel Super Heroes Doc Ock Truck Heist (76015)

LEGO Marvel Super Heroes Doc Ock Truck Heist (76015)

Spider-Helicopter Rescue (76016)

Swoop to the rescue of Mary Jane in the speedy Spider-Helicopter when she is seized by the evil Green Goblin and flown away on his terrifying glider. Jump in the helicopter and help Power Man and Spider-Man launch the web net at the Green Goblin. If

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LEGO Technic 2014 Detailed Action Images

December 13, 2013 /

LEGO Technic Twin-Rotor Helicopter (42020)

Continuing with some new images from Dutch retailer InterToys, they have also posted some new action shots of the 2014 LEGO Technic sets.

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Twin-Rotor Helicopter (42020)

LEGO Technic Hot Rod (42022)

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Hot Rod (42022)

LEGO Technic Black Champion Racer (42026)

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Black Champion Racer (42026)

LEGO Technic Desert Racer (42027)

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Desert Racer (42027)

LEGO Legends of Chima 2014 Legend Beasts Detailed Action Images

December 13, 2013 /

LEGO Legends of Chima Lion Legend Beast (70123)

Dutch retailer InterToys has posted some new action poses for the 2014 LEGO Legends of Chima Legend Beast sets. Credit goes to Aanchir on Eurobricks for the find.

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Lion Legend Beast (70123)

LEGO Legends of Chima Eagle Legend Beast (70124)

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Eagle Legend Beast (70124)

LEGO Legends of Chima Gorilla Legend Beast (70125)

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Gorilla Legend Beast (70125)

LEGO Legends of Chima Crocodile Legend Beast (70126)

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Crocodile Legend Beast (70126)

LEGO Legends of Chima Wolf Legend Beast (70127)

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Wolf Legend Beast (70127)

LEGO Seasonal Valentine’s Day Teddy Bear (40085) Review

December 13, 2013 /

Earlier this week, we reported that a new LEGO Seasonal Valentine’s Day Teddy Bear (40085) has started showing up at LEGO brand stores. While finishing up some Christmas shopping today, I asked couple of the store employees if the sets were in stock and fortunately they were so I had to pick one up. The set contains 127 pieces and retails for $9.99 which is a great $0.08/piece.

LEGO Seasonal Valentine’s Day Teddy Bear (40085) LEGO Seasonal Valentine’s Day Teddy Bear (40085)

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LEGO Seasonal Easter Bunny (40086) Revealed

December 13, 2013 /

LEGO Seasonal Easter Bunny (40086)

Today, at the my local LEGO Store, I picked up the new LEGO Seasonal Valentine’s Day Teddy Bear (40085) and on the back of the instruction booklet, there is an image promoting the new Seasonal Easter Bunny (40086). It has 106 pieces and will most likely retail for $9.99. The set contains a brick-built bunny as well as a brick-built carrot. It looks pretty neat and I’ll probably be picking it up as well when it comes out.

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LEGO Star Wars 2013 Advent Calendar (75023) – Day 13

December 13, 2013 /

LEGO Star Wars 2013 Advent Calendar (75023) - Day 13

We have now reached Day 13 of the LEGO Star Wars 2013 Advent Calendar (75023). Will we continue getting some good builds?

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LEGO Star Wars 2014 Detailed Action Images

December 13, 2013 /

LEGO Star Wars Death Star Troopers (75034)

Dutch retailer InterToys has posted detailed action images of the new 2014 LEGO Star Wars sets. The images are on the back of the boxes but you can clearly see closeups of them.

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Death Star Troopers (75034)

LEGO Star Wars Kashyyyk Troopers (75035)

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Kashyyyk Troopers (75035)

LEGO Star Wars Utapau Troopers (75036)

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Utapau Troopers (75036)

LEGO Star Wars Battle on Saleucami (75037)

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Battle on Saleucami (75037)

LEGO The Star Wars Jedi Interceptor (75038)

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Jedi Interceptor (75038)

LEGO Star Wars V-Wing Starfighter (75039)

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V-Wing Starfighter (75039)

LEGO Star Wars General Grievous’ Wheel Bike (75040)

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General Grievous’ Wheel Bike (75040)

LEGO Star Wars Vulture Droid (75041)

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Vulture Droid (75041)

LEGO Star Wars Droid Gunship (75042)

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Droid Gunship (75042)

LEGO Star Wars AT-AP (75043)

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AT-AP (75043)

LEGO Star Wars Republic AV-7 Anti-Vehicle Cannon (75045)

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Republic AV-7 Anti-Vehicle Cannon (75045)

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LEGO MINDSTORMS EV3 with $75 eGift Card at Walmart

December 13, 2013 /

A few days ago, Walmart was selling the LEGO MINDSTORMS EV3 bundled with a $50 eGift Card. They have now bumped up the eGift card to $75! The price of the EV3 from Walmart is $349.95 with free shipping. The latest MINDSTORMS set makes a great gift for Christmas plus you get $75 to spend on what ever you want so in turn, you get the EV3 for $274.95, a 21.4% savings. Hurry and get it before stocks run out!

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LEGO Employee Gift Revealed: A LEGO Christmas Tale (4000013)

December 13, 2013 /

LEGO Employee Gift A LEGO Christmas Tale (4000013)

Every year, employees of The LEGO Group are given a gift in the form of a LEGO set for their hard work. This year is no different. Brickset has posted images of what employees will be getting this year, A LEGO Christmas Tale (4000013). In this 435 piece set, there are actually four small models that you can build. There is Santa’s Workshop with two elves, Santa’s sleigh with reindeer, a snowman in the middle of trees, and a Christmas fireplace scene. Overall, it’s a pretty cute set that LEGO employees will be getting and no doubt that many collectors will be wanting to get their hands on as well.

LEGO Employee Gift A LEGO Christmas Tale (4000013)

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Alice Finch Joins BrickLink as Chief Communications Officer

December 13, 2013 /

A few days ago, Alice Finch announced that she has joined the BrickLink Team as their Chief Communications Officer. Her new duties are to be the voice of the users on the site and is there to help assist people with the questions that they have. Alice will also be working alongside a team that will manage any issues that come up as well as managing the volunteers of the BrickLink. In addition, she will be working on some future releases of BrickLink and the team is eyeing Spring 2014 to have a rebuilt site. As you may or may not know, BrickLink was sold earlier this year to Jung-Ju “Jay” Kim who is also the founder of gaming company Nexon. Jay is also an AFOL and has vowed to revamp the current site.

One of BrickLink 2.0’s focus is not to be a marketplace for buying and selling LEGO items but to also be a community. Currently, the site does have a forum but it is very outdated and needs an overhaul so the changes will able to make it a closer knit community. Alice notes the new updates will allow people to not only display their MOCs but to sell them as well.

Alice has done an interview with Beyond the Brick and she goes in-depth on more things they are work on at BrickLink. She also talks about many of her builds including her Hogwarts Castle. She has also posted images of her newest creation, the Quiddich Pitch. If you have some … Continue

LEGO Star Wars 2013 Advent Calendar (75023) – Day 12

December 12, 2013 /

LEGO Star Wars 2013 Advent Calendar (75023) - Day 12

We have now reached the halfway point of the LEGO Star Wars 2013 Advent Calendar (75023). What will we be getting today?

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LEGO Shingeki no Kyojin (Attack on Titan) by Stormbringer

December 12, 2013 /

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I don’t do much MOCs on the site but there are some that really catch my eye. One such MOC is Stormbringer’s Attack on Titan diorama. Attack on Titan aka Shingeki no Kyojin is one of my all-time favorite anime shows and seeing Stormbringer’s model makes me want the show to return quicker for the second season.

The display shows a variety of Titans already inside the Walls and attacking the district including a large Titan hand on the right side. The walls of the buildings and the ground are very nicely textured and gives you the feel of the district. You also see a couple members of the Survey Corps as well as a couple of unfortunate souls. Great job Stormbring! Now I’m off to rewatch the episodes.

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The LEGO Play Book: Ideas to Bring Your Bricks to Life Review

December 12, 2013 /

A few weeks ago, DK was kind enough to send us a copy of The LEGO Play Book: Ideas to Bring Your Bricks to Life by Daniel Lipkowitz, the LEGO Group’s Senior Writer and story developer. The book consists of 200 pages and retails for $24.99. It is available on Amazon and other retailers like Barnes & Noble.

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LEGO TMNT Kraang’s Turtle Target Practice Polybag (30270) at Target

December 12, 2013 /

LEGO Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Kraang's Turtle Target Practice Polybag (30270)

While doing some Christmas shopping at my local Target store today, I found the LEGO TMNT Kraang’s Turtle Target Practice Polybag (30270) on sale in the Christmas section in the back. It is currently on a $1 temporary price cut and going for $2.99 each. On a side note, in the same section, they also have the Christmas Train Polybag (40034) for $4.99. If you’ve been looking for any of these two polybags, now is your best chance and plus, they make great stocking stuffers.

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LEGO CUUSOO Updated Guidelines, House Rules, and Terms of Service

December 12, 2013 /

Today, LEGO CUUSOO has posted a major update to most of their Guidelines, House Rules, and Terms of Service. The goal of these changes is a quicker turnaround during the Review Stage and LEGO can produce the products faster. Before the changes, LEGO has been fairly lenient on what they accepted as a project for submission. That will all be changed starting today.

There are many projects at are currently supported that violate these new rules and restrictions. LEGO states that many of the existing projects that are violating the rules won’t be considered anymore. Many of these projects will be removed in the near future. Some projects that are able to be modified to conform with the new rules will be contacted and projects that have … Continue

LEGO Star Wars The Complete Saga Now Available on Apple iOS

December 12, 2013 /

LEGO Star Wars The Complete Saga

Today, Warner Bros. and TT Games has released the LEGO Star Wars The Complete Saga video game on Apple iTunes. This mobile version of the game combines all six movies in the Star Wars saga into one convenient app. After the app is downloaded, Star Wars: Episode 1 The Phantom Menace story mode is free to play and any subsequent content will be available for purchase or you can just download the whole complete saga for $14.99. There are 120 characters to unlock including some of the most well-known characters in the Star Wars Universe to use in 36 levels. The game requires iOS 6.0+ and is compatible with iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPhone 5, iPhone 5c, iPhone 5s, iPad, and iPod touch

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London, UK – 12th December, 2013 – Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, TT Games, LucasArts and The LEGO Group today announced the release of the highly popular LEGO videogame franchise, LEGO® Star Wars ™: The Complete Saga, for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch devices available now on the App Store.

Since its debut to console and handhelds in 2007, fans everywhere have enjoyed the award-winning LEGO Star Wars: The Complete Saga and now they can travel to distant galaxies far, far away as they play through their favourite moments from the films on-the-go.

“We are very proud and excited to make our acclaimed LEGO Star Wars: The Complete Saga available to iOS players,” said Tom Stone, Managing Director, TT Games, Publishing. “With hundreds of character customisation options, a plethora of puzzles to solve,

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LEGO Star Wars 2013 Advent Calendar (75023) – Day 11

December 11, 2013 /

LEGO Star Wars 2013 Advent Calendar (75023) - Day 11

We are almost at the halfway point of the LEGO Star Wars 2013 Advent Calendar (75023). Let’s see what goodies we get today!

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Breaking: LEGO Star Wars UCS Sandcrawler (75059) Rumors

December 11, 2013 /

There are rumors of a new LEGO Star Wars UCS (Ultimate Collector Series) set that will be released in 2014. Chowren Toys has gotten word that LEGO will be releasing the UCS Sandcrawler (75059) sometime next year and will go for $299.99.

The original Sandcrawler (10144) came out in 2005 but there hasn’t been any others since. mb_bricks did a project on LEGO CUUSOO and it achieved 10,000 supporters last year but was ultimately rejected during the Review Stage. The release of next year’s set may be a reason why the project got rejected.

If these rumors are true, I’m very excited to see another UCS Sandcrawler released next year. There’s no word yet on the piece count or release date but we’ll be reporting on that information as it becomes available.

Update: BrickDancer on Brickset mentions that the above-mentioned UCS Sandcrawler will be released in Spring 2014. They also mentioned that the UCS Slave I will be released in Fall 2014. Again, these are just rumors going around and should be taken lightly. We’ll update more as details become available.

Update 2: It looks like the Sandcrawler will be a regular set albeit a much more expensive regular set. Huw from Brickset estimates it will be larger than the original 10144 set but small than the one proposed on CUUSOO.

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LEGO Watch System Now Available For Delivery

December 11, 2013 /

LEGO Watch System

Back in October, we reported that LEGO and ClicTime will be working together again to release watches aimed for the adult audience. Today, the official site is now live and you are able to order them. Unfortunately, they are selling and shipping from the UK but they are available for US delivery so there is still time to order before Christmas. The prices range from £75.00 to £145.00 which is a little bit expensive when converted to dollars but they’ll be a little cheaper when they are available for sale here. The US site still shows the watches coming soon so we’ll be keeping an eye on it when they start selling here.

The LEGO Watch System have fully swappable parts and you can customize the watches any way you want from the watch links to the bezels. Accessories for the watches will be available in 2014.

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LEGO Star Wars 2013 Advent Calendar (75023) – Day 10

December 10, 2013 /

LEGO Star Wars 2013 Advent Calendar (75023) - Day 10

Day 10 of the LEGO Star Wars 2013 Advent Calendar (75023) is here. What possibly could we get today?

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LEGO Seasonal Valentine’s Day Teddy Bear (40085) Found

December 10, 2013 /

LEGO Seasonal Valentine's Day Teddy Bear (40085)

Valentine’s Day is still months away but there is a new LEGO Seasonal set showing up at LEGO brand stores as well as on eBay. There’s no official name for the set yet as it isn’t in LEGO’s database at this time but it looks to be a Valentine’s Day Teddy Bear with set number 40085. It contains 127 pieces and builds a tan bear with a red heart that connects to the chest. I was at the local LEGO store today and did not notice this set on the shelves but I’ll be checking for it next time.

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LEGO Seasonal Valentine's Day Teddy Bear (40085)

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LEGO Star Wars 2013 Advent Calendar (75023) – Day 9

December 9, 2013 /

LEGO Star Wars 2013 Advent Calendar (75023) - Day 9

We have now reached the ninth day of the LEGO Star Wars 2013 Advent Calendar (75023). Let’s see what we get today.

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Free LEGO The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug Poster With Purchase

December 9, 2013 /

LEGO The Hobbit Poster

LEGO brand stores and Shop@Home will be giving away a FREE LEGO The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug poster with a purchase of any LEGO The Hobbit sets. This includes any of the 2014 sets that were recently released at the beginning of the month. The poster is the same one that I got from the early Black Friday 2013 VIP shopping event a few weeks ago (see below). The poster is not made from ordinary paper materials but is made from a thicker matte material that is great for framing. Just a precaution, I recommend heading to your local LEGO store to pick it up in case the one given online may get folded. This offer is only valid until December 15th or while supplies last.

Update: One of our readers headed to their local store and unfortunately, the poster is the lightweight paper one. At least it has the same design as the other one.

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LEGO Star Wars 2013 Advent Calendar (75023) – Day 8

December 8, 2013 /

LEGO Star Wars 2013 Advent Calendar (75023) - Day 8

As we start the second week of the LEGO Star Wars 2013 Advent Calendar (75023), we’ve gotten a good mix of minifigures and builds. What can we expect to get on the second Sunday of the calendar?

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LEGO Compatible Street Signs Kickstarter Project by altBricks

December 8, 2013 /

Have you ever wanted some decent street signs for your LEGO MOCs and displays? Well now’s your chance to get some! Steve Barile from altBricks, also known for his summer and fall leaves, has started a Kickstarter project to create some LEGO Compatible Street Signs. The original goal of $500 that he has requested has already been surpassed by a number of backers and still has 29 days left to pledge.

The Street Signs will be printed with white ink that has a raised ink imprint which gives the signs a really nice look. The product will have two different kits: a “Sign Pack” and a “Street Lamp Sign Pack.” The “Sign Pack” consists of ten 1×4 green tiles which includes five primary signs (same name) and five secondary signs (different names).

The “Street Lamp Sign Pack” will consist of everything that was in the “Sign Pack” plus five lamp post assemblies which includes a lamp post, 1×1 translucent MF head, 4×4 radar dish, 1×1 brick with 2 adjacent side studs, and three 1×1 round plates.

There are a number of rewards you can choose from by pledging a certain amount including some limited ones. The estimated delivery date will be January 2014 since they are ready to go. Check out Steve’s video below to check out samples of the Street Signs and support the project if you like what you see.

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LEGO Sherlock Animated Season 3 Teaser Trailer

December 8, 2013 /

One of our avid readers and Brickfilmer, Alexander of Legostudio01 Brickfilme., has reached out to me about one of his latest projects. Since I’m a big Sherlock fan, I was fairly intrigued by the email he sent. A few months ago, BBC released a teaser trailer for the long-awaited announcement of Sherlock Season 3 starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman. Since then, Alexander has been hard at work to recreate the teaser using LEGO bricks and stop-motion. I must say that the video was put together very well from the animations to the accuracy of the original trailer as seen in the upper-left corner. Now we wait for the Sherlock season premiere in January. #SherlockLives

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The LEGO Movie Video Game VGX Announcement Trailer

December 8, 2013 /

The LEGO Movie Video Game

Yesterday was VGX 2013 and there were a lot of game trailers shown but the trailer for The LEGO Movie video game was not shown during the broadcast. Instead, Warner Brothers Interactive released the announcement trailer on YouTube. It shows some scenes of the movie as well as some gameplay footage. The game will include more than 90 playable characters from the film and 15 levels. The LEGO Movie video game will be released in February 2014 and will be available on Xbox One, Xbox 360, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, Wii U, 3DS, PS Vita, and PC. Also check out our footage of the game taken from San Diego Comic Con 2013.

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LEGO Star Wars 2013 Advent Calendar (75023) – Day 7

December 7, 2013 /

LEGO Star Wars 2013 Advent Calendar (75023) - Day 7

It’s already been a week since we first started on the LEGO Star Wars 2013 Advent Calendar (75023). What surprises will entertain us today?

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LEGO Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2014 Official Set Names

December 7, 2013 /

Tragic Banjo on Eurobricks has revealed the official set names of the 2014 LEGO Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles sets. They have also listed the pricing of the sets as well. The first three sets are based on the new TMNT movie and the rest will be based on the animated TV series. Again, there are no images at this time but we’ll be reporting on them as soon as they become available.

Turtle Van Takedown (79115) – $40
Big Rig Snow Getaway (79116) – $70
Turtle Lair Invasion (79117) – $100
Karai Bike Escape (79118) – $13
Mutation Chamber Unleashed – (79119) – $25
T-Rawket Sky Strike (79120) – $35
Turtle Sub Undersea Chase (79121) – $60

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Balboa Park San Diego Model Railroad Museum LEGO Trains by L Gauge

December 7, 2013 /

San Diego Model Railroad Museum

If you’re in San Diego from now until January 18, 2014, you can see some very nice LEGO-built train models courtesy of the local LEGO group L Gauge Museum at the San Diego Model Railroad Museum in Balboa Park. L Gauge works in conjunction with SandLUG to show LEGO creations in the local community, including displaying models at the LEGO Store in Fashion Valley Mall. Check out all the custom LEGO trains they have on display at SDMRM as well as a whole winter village in the front of the museum.

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LEGO Marvel Super Heroes M.O.D.O.K. Close-Up

December 7, 2013 /

LEGO Marvel Super Heroes MODOK

Earlier today, we revealed images of the 2014 LEGO Marvel Super Heroes sets. eBay seller Votvik has posted an auction for M.O.D.O.K.’s head. You can clearly see a close-up of what he looks like and he is pretty much the exact same as the one in the LEGO Marvel Super Heroes video game. Notice the peg at the bottom of the head which connects to his vehicle, which is not included in the auction. M.O.D.O.K. is in the Hulk Lab Smash (76018) which is tentatively set to be released next Spring.

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LEGO Marvel Super Heroes Character Card MODOK

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LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2014 Sets Images Revealed

December 7, 2013 /

LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2014 Sets

Brickset has posted an image from Photobucket of the 2014 LEGO Marvel Super Heroes sets which comes from an Australian consumer catalog. The image shows all five sets we were reported before. The images shows the sets being available in March and April but they could be released a bit earlier here in the US. The details are as follows:

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LEGO Star Wars 2013 Advent Calendar (75023) – Day 6

December 6, 2013 /

LEGO Star Wars 2013 Advent Calendar (75023) - Day 6

As the 6th day of the LEGO Star Wars 2013 Advent Calendar (75023) rolls along, we’ve already some hits and misses on previous builds. Will today be a hit or miss?

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LEGO Minecraft Co-Build Mine Cart Input Needed

December 6, 2013 /

LEGO Minecraft designers Max and Nico are now working on another aspect of the next set and are in need of your input again. This time they are working on the mine cart that Steve rides and are trying to see which one the fans like the best. Head over to their Facebook page and “like” the image that you feel is most accurate.

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LEGO Star Wars 2013 Advent Calendar (75023) – Day 5

December 5, 2013 /

LEGO Star Wars 2013 Advent Calendar (75023) - Day 5

December is flying by and we’re already on Day 5 of the LEGO Star Wars 2013 Advent Calendar. Let’s see what we get, shall we?

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LEGO City & Creator 2014 Sets Now Available at Toys R Us

December 4, 2013 /

If you’ve been waiting to buy the 2014 LEGO sets, your wait may be over. The new 2014 LEGO City and LEGO Creator sets are now starting to show up at Toys R Us store shelves. Click here to see images of the new City sets and here for the Creator sets. If you’re lucky to find them in stock, you might even get a deal on it since Toys R Us is still having the “Buy 1 Get 1 50% Off” promotion. Thanks to a couple of readers, Dusty and Ian, for the heads up.

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LEGO Star Wars 2013 Advent Calendar (75023) – Day 4

December 4, 2013 /

LEGO Star Wars 2013 Advent Calendar (75023) - Day 4

We are already on Day 4 of the LEGO Star Wars 2013 Advent Calendar (75023) and 1/6 of way done so far. What shall we expect under the panel today?

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LEGO DC Universe Super Heroes Batman: Man-Bat Attack Now at Toys R Us

December 4, 2013 /

LEGO DC Universe Super Heroes Batman: Man-Bat Attack (76011)

The LEGO DC Universe Super Heroes Batman: Man-Bat Attack (76011) is now listed on Toys R Us’ website. The set is listed for $24.99 and is available for shipping as well as being sold in stores. Check with your local store to see if they have it in stock before you make your journey. To be safe, just order it online while the option is still available. Thanks to Kevin for the heads up.

LEGO DC Universe Super Heroes Batman: Man-Bat Attack (76011)

LEGO DC Universe Super Heroes Batman: Man-Bat Attack (76011)

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First Image of LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2014 Minifigures

December 3, 2013 /

Brick Heroes somehow has gotten a hold of an image featuring a few minifigures from the 2014 LEGO Marvel Super Heroes Captain America vs. HYDRA (76017) set. There’s no word yet on where the image is from. The image is blurry but you can clearly make out the Red Skull, Captain America, and a HYDRA Agent.

All three minifigures look very similar to the ones seen in the LEGO Marvel Super Heroes video game. Red Skull is seen wearing a black uniform and obviously the red head. Captain America dons his Classic costume with the brown belt. Finally, the HYDRA Agent wears a green and yellow outfit with the “H” symbol on the belt.

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LEGO Star Wars 2013 Advent Calendar (75023) – Day 3

December 3, 2013 /

LEGO Star Wars 2013 Advent Calendar (75023) - Day 3

December is going by pretty fast and we are already in Day 3 of the LEGO Star Wars 2013 Advent Calendar (75023). What can be hidden behind the panel featuring printing of Count Dooku’s Solar Sailer?

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More LEGO The Simpsons Minifigures Found

December 3, 2013 /

LEGO The Simpsons Marge

eBay seller Votvik has released a couple of more pictures of some LEGO The Simpsons minifigures. We now get our first look at the Marge and Lisa minifigures. Only the heads and the torsos are correct. The legs are just placeholders. What are your thoughts on these newly revealed minifigs?

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LEGO Star Wars 2013 Advent Calendar (75023) – Day 2

December 2, 2013 /

LEGO Star Wars 2013 Advent Calendar (75023) - Day 2

Day 2 of the LEGO Star Wars 2013 Advent Calendar (75023) is here and we’re just rolling along. What will we get inside today after getting a minifigure yesterday?

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LEGO The Hobbit Legolas Greenleaf Polybag (30215) Found

December 2, 2013 /

LEGO The Hobbit Legolas Greenleaf Polybag (30215)

Brickset has updated their database with instructions from LEGO Customer Service and has revealed the LEGO The Hobbit Legolas Greenleaf polybag (30215) that we reported last month. The polybag consists of Legolas, a flick-fire contraption, and a target to shoot at. Check out the PDF here. There’s no word on pricing and availability at this time.

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LEGO Build-It-Yourself Ornaments

December 1, 2013 /

Christmas is just around the corner and it’s time to set up your Christmas tree. If you’re looking to do something different, LEGO artist Chris McVeigh has given something neat you can do using LEGO bricks that you may already have. Over on his website, he has provided instructions in PDF format of various build-it-yourself ornaments that you can add to your tree. There are many ornaments from different themes available to choose from ranging from foods, lantern-style, barrel-style, and even sci-fi ones. There are even some pretty cool Star Wars ones such as the Slave I and the Millennium Falcon. If you don’t have the bricks, you can also purchase the kits from his store. Check out all the things you can build to add some flair to your Christmas tree!

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LEGO Minecraft Co-Build Desert or Jungle Temple Input Needed

December 1, 2013 /

On Facebook, the LEGO Minecraft team are in need of some more input for their upcoming sets. Yesterday, they posted a couple of early prototype images and asked which biome fans preferred, the desert or the jungle. The team is actually looking for input on the setting and not the designs. Head over to Facebook and like the image for the setting you like the most. To see what other aspects of the sets they are working on, head over to our main LEGO Minecraft page.

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LEGO The Hobbit Lake-Town Guard (30216) Polybag Available at Toys R Us

December 1, 2013 /

As we reported last month, there are a couple of new polybags coming out for the new LEGO The Hobbit. A few people over on Eurobricks has gotten a hold of the new Lake-Town Guard (30216) from Toys R Us stores. They are currently sold out online but are available in stores. If you’re a polybag collector or an army builder, you might want to check your local stores to see if they have them in stock.

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LEGO Star Wars 2014 Microfighters Poster

December 1, 2013 /

LEGO Star Wars Microfighters Poster

While working on our LEGO Star Wars 2013 Advent Calendar post, I was surfing the advent calendar minisite and in the prizes tab, I found a poster for the new 2014 LEGO Star Wars Microfighters. There’s been a debate in the LEGO community on the subtheme. Some people like it, others don’t. For me, the Microfighters are the 2014 Star Wars sets I’m most excited for. What are your guys’ thoughts on them and will you be picking any of them up?

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LEGO Star Wars 2013 Advent Calendar (75023) – Day 1

December 1, 2013 /

LEGO Star Wars 2013 Advent Calendar (75023)

It is December and as a tradition here at The Brick Fan, we will be doing the LEGO Star Wars 2013 Advent Calendar (75023). Each day, we will be opening a panel to see what we will be getting inside. At the end of the calendar, we will be comparing this year’s version to 2011, and 2012. The set contains 254 pieces and retails for $39.99 but you can easily find it on sale at various retailers.

This year, the LEGO Star Wars minisite has an advent calendar game that you can play using various characters. You start off playing with Jango Fett in a Santa costume but each Sunday of the month, you get a code to enter to unlock a new character to play with. The objective of the game is to reach the Christmas tree at the end of the stage while collecting a number of Star Wars vehicles. If you collect all the items in the stage, it looks like you can unlock some short videos.

LEGO Star Wars 2013 Advent Calendar (75023)

LEGO Star Wars 2013 Advent Calendar (75023)

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LEGO December 2013 Deals, Promotions, and More

December 1, 2013 /

LEGO December 2013 Promotions

December is here and there are a lot of deals and promotions going on at LEGO brand stores and on Shop@Home. It’s time to get that shopping done in time for Christmas. Below are what will be happening this month.

Black Friday/Cyber Monday Promotions

This deal is going on until December 2nd. You can get a FREE Limited Edition Holiday Set with purchase of $99 or more. On Shop@Home, get a FREE $10 Gift Card with purchase of $149 or more. You also will get FREE Shipping on all orders.

December 2013 Promotions

In stores only, purchase $75 or more and get a FREE Holiday Pick-A-Brick box. This is valid until December 24th. From December 8-15, get a FREE exclusive LEGO Poster with any LEGO The Hobbit purchase.

New Product Launch

The highly anticipated 2014 sets from LEGO The Hobbit and LEGO Ninjago are now available for sale.

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LEGO The Simpsons Official Homer Simpson Minifigure Found

November 30, 2013 /

LEGO The Simpsons Homer

The official LEGO The Simpsons Homer minifigure has been found listed on eBay. The head is the same one that we reported on earlier but now we get to see what his torso and legs are like. Homer’s shirt is the short-sleeved collared one that he wears at the Springfield Nuclear Plant which also includes printing of his tie and name badge. Notice that the arms are halfway printed to show the sleeves. The legs are solid blue.

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LEGO The Simpsons Homer

LEGO The Simpsons Homer

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LEGO Marvel Super Heroes Minifigures Found on eBay

November 29, 2013 /

LEGO Marvel Super Heroes Mary Jane

eBay seller Votvik has recent informed us that he has listed a couple of minifigures from the 2014 LEGO Marvel Super Heroes sets. As you can see above, the minifigure is of Mary Jane Watson from the Rescue of the Spider-Heli (76016) set. He has also listed Power Man aka Luke Cage. We’re not sure yet of what 2014 set he will be in but we’ll update this post as soon as we know.

LEGO Marvel Super Heroes Power Man

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LEGO Black Friday 2013 Shopping Deals

November 28, 2013 /

LEGO Brick Friday Promo

Thanksgiving is here and Black Friday 2013 shopping is upon us and the biggest shopping day of the year is about to begin. As we reported a couple of days ago, LEGO brand stores and Shop@Home will be having their own Black Friday shopping event called “Brick” Friday. The event starts tomorrow and will last until Cyber Monday December 2nd. There is free shipping on all orders from Shop@Home and if you spend $149 or more, you will get a $10 LEGO gift card. For orders of $99 or more, you will get the Limited Edition Seasonal Creator Holiday Set #2 (40083).

Like with the early VIP Black Friday shopping event last week, people shopping at the LEGO brand stores on November 29th, you will have a chance to win exciting gifts including a $1,000 shopping spree. This offer will only be available while supplies last. Also, in-store shoppers will also be getting a free Holiday Pick-A-Brick box with purchases of $75 or more.

LEGO has also sent out their Black Friday/Cyber Monday deals. These deals will start on Thursday 9pm PST/Friday 12am EST. Feel free to check out the links we’ve provided below. Every purchase you make through our links will help support The Brick Fan. We usually don’t ask for support but it would help maintain our site and keep it running smoothly. Also feel free to use our affiliate links on the right sidebar as well if you’re shopping at those particular sites. Now on to the deals:

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LEGO CUUSOO Projects To Actual LEGO Products

November 27, 2013 /

If you’re new to LEGO CUUSOO and wondered how a particular project goes from the idea stage to an actual product, ReBrick has recently done an article with LEGO Group Head of Community Business/Busniess Manager Daiva Naldal to explain how the process goes. After a project gets 10,000 supporters, it heads to the LEGO Jury/Review Board which consists of people from different departments:

“It consists of different people who represent different departments within The LEGO Group, to make sure that we have a decent and proper evaluation of each idea. We have LEGO Designers and people from our main markets,- like Sales and Marketing people, who will then be responsible to validate the sales potential. We also have representatives from our Brand Management Team, securing that the projects fit our Brand guidelines. And we have a close relationship to License and Legal, as well as Product Development Teams. So we get insights from all teams in order to make the final decision.”

Daiva also explains that many projects aren’t selected to become actual products not because the designers don’t like it but the company has to look at different aspects to make a decision. One aspect is to get a licence from the original IP. You may have seen that there have been a lot of projects on CUUSOO that have reached the review stage that require a license to use the particular theme.

“Sometimes we cannot not secure the partnership, sometimes it clashes with our own development projects that are in the pipeline and sometimes

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LEGO Marvel Super Heroes Video Game Character Cards and Giveaway

November 27, 2013 /

LEGO Marvel Super Heroes Video Game Poster

The LEGO Marvel Super Heroes video game Facebook page has been releasing cards for some of the characters in the game and have been asking fans to share the image 50 times to unlock subsequent ones. In total, there were 21 characters revealed and each card shows a short description of the character as well as their special abilities or attributes. Today, LEGO Marvel revealed their giveaway for the brick-built Hulk figure that Arthur Parsons has been bringing around to different panels. Simply “like” and comment what your favorite Hulk moment in the game was for you and you’re entered. Unfortunately, the contest for the Hulk is only for residents of the United Kingdom. One lucky winner will be randomly tomorrow.

LEGO Marvel Super Heroes Character Card Abomination LEGO Marvel Super Heroes Character Card Black Widow LEGO Marvel Super Heroes Character Card Bullseye LEGO Marvel Super Heroes Character Card Captain America LEGO Marvel Super Heroes Character Card Deadpool LEGO Marvel Super Heroes Character Card Dr. Doom LEGO Marvel Super Heroes Character Card Human Torch LEGO Marvel Super Heroes Character Card Hulk LEGO Marvel Super Heroes Character Card Iron Man LEGO Marvel Super Heroes Character Card Kingpin LEGO Marvel Super Heroes Character Card Loki LEGO Marvel Super Heroes Character Card Magneto LEGO Marvel Super Heroes Character Card MODOK LEGO Marvel Super Heroes Character Card Mr. Fantastic LEGO Marvel Super Heroes Character Card Mystique LEGO Marvel Super Heroes Character Card Silver Surfer LEGO Marvel Super Heroes Character Card Spider-Man LEGO Marvel Super Heroes Character Card Thing LEGO Marvel Super Heroes Character Card Thor LEGO Marvel Super Heroes Character Card Venom LEGO Marvel Super Heroes Character Card Wolverine

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The LEGO Movie Official Box Art Images

November 25, 2013 /

The LEGO Movie Getaway Glider (70800)

It seem that we haven’t done a post of the official box art for The LEGO Movie sets. The LEGO Movie products page has revealed all of the sets from the initial wave and have included the box art for the sets as well. In addition to all the sets for The LEGO Movie, there are also 16 Collectible Minifigures which you can see here.

The LEGO Movie Getaway Glider (70800)

The LEGO Movie Getaway Glider (70800)

Getaway Glider (70800)

The LEGO Movie Melting Room (70801)

The LEGO Movie Melting Room (70801)

The LEGO Movie Melting Room (70801)

Melting Room (70801)

The LEGO Movie Bad Cop's Pursuit (70802)

The LEGO Movie Bad Cop's Pursuit (70802)

The LEGO Movie Bad Cop’s Pursuit (70802)

Bad Cop’s Pursuit (70802)

The LEGO Movie Cloud Cuckoo Palace (70803)

The LEGO Movie Cloud Cuckoo Palace (70803)

The LEGO Movie Cloud Cuckoo Palace (70803)

Cloud Cuckoo Palace (70803)

The LEGO Movie Ice Cream Machine (70804)

The LEGO Movie Ice Cream Machine (70804)

The LEGO Movie Ice Cream Machine (70804) Alternate

The LEGO Movie Ice Cream Machine (70804)

Ice Cream Machine (70804)

The LEGO Movie Trash Chomper (70805)

The LEGO Movie Trash Chomper (70805)

The LEGO Movie Trash Chomper (70805) Alternate

The LEGO Movie Trash Chomper (70805)

Trash Chomper (70805)

The LEGO Movie Castle Cavalry (70806)

The LEGO Movie Castle Cavalry (70806)

The LEGO Movie Castle Cavalry (70806) Alternate

The LEGO Movie Castle Cavalry (70806)

Castle Cavalry (70806)

The LEGO Movie Metalbeard's Duel (70807)

The LEGO Movie Metalbeard's Duel (70807)

The LEGO Movie MetalBeard’s Duel (70807)

Metalbeard’s Duel (70807)

The LEGO Movie Super Cycle Chase (70808)

The LEGO Movie Super Cycle Chase (70808)

The LEGO Movie Super Cycle Chase (70808)

Super Cycle Chase (70808)

The LEGO Movie Lord Business' Evil Lair (70809)

The LEGO Movie Lord Business' Evil Lair (70809)

The LEGO Movie Lord Business’ Evil Lair (70809)

Lord Business’ Evil Lair (70809)

The LEGO Movie The Flying Flusher (70811)

The LEGO Movie The Flying Flusher (70811)

The LEGO Movie The Flying Flusher (70811)

The Flying Flusher (70811)

The LEGO Movie Creative Ambush (70812)

The LEGO Movie Creative Ambush (70812)

The LEGO Movie Creative Ambush (70812)

Creative Ambush (70812)

The LEGO Movie Rescue Reinforcements (70813)

The LEGO Movie Rescue Reinforcements (70813)

The LEGO Movie Rescue Reinforcements (70813)

Rescue Reinforcements (70813)

The LEGO Movie 2-in-1 Alternate Set Builds

November 25, 2013 /

The LEGO Movie Ice Cream Machine (70804) Alternate

Today, LEGO has revealed a couple of images from The LEGO Movie sets that are marked “2 in 1” which have alternate builds, the Ice Cream Machine (70804), Trash Chomper (70805), and Castle Cavalry (70806). Each set utilizes what LEGO is best at, building different things using the same bricks in the set and I must say that the alternate builds look pretty nice.

The LEGO Movie Ice Cream Machine (70804)

The LEGO Movie Trash Chomper (70805) Alternate

The LEGO Movie Trash Chomper (70805)

The LEGO Movie Castle Cavalry (70806) Alternate

The LEGO Movie Castle Cavalry (70806)

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LEGO The Hobbit Video Game Officially Announced

November 25, 2013 /

LEGO The Hobbit Video Game

Last week, we reported the LEGO The Hobbit video game was teased on the back of the instruction booklets of the sets. Today, Warner Brothers and TT Games has officially announced the latest LEGO video game based on the first two movies of the Hobbit Trilogy. The game will be available spring 2014 on the Xbox One, Xbox 360, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita, Nintento Wii U, Nintendo 3DS, PC and Mac. Check out some of the screenshots and the press release below:

LEGO The Hobbit Video Game LEGO The Hobbit Video Game LEGO The Hobbit Video Game

London, UK – November 25, 2013 – Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, TT Games and The LEGO Group today announced LEGO ® The Hobbit™, the latest addition to the popular LEGO videogame series that brings to life the enthralling and legendary stories from Oscar ®-winning filmmaker Peter Jackson’s The Hobbit Trilogy. The game will be available in spring 2014 for the Xbox One all-in-one games and entertainment system and Xbox 360 games and entertainment systems from Microsoft, PlayStation®4 and PlayStation®3 computer entertainment systems and PlayStation®Vita handheld entertainment system., the Wii U™ system from Nintendo, the Nintendo 3DS™ hand-held system, as well as Windows PC and Mac.

LEGO The Hobbit will be based on the first two films of The Hobbit Trilogy, The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey and the upcoming The Hobbit: Desolation of Smaug, a production of New Line Cinema and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures (MGM), opening worldwide beginning December 13, 2013. Following the storyline of the first two films, LEGO The Hobbit will take players on quests throughout Middle-earth, joining Bilbo Baggins, Gandalf the

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LEGO Brick Friday 2013 Weekend Shopping Event (Nov 29 – Dec 2)

November 24, 2013 /

LEGO Brick Friday Promo

Now that the early LEGO Brick Friday event is over, we can talk about the real one that will be happening after Thanksgiving this week. The shopping event (November 29 – December 2) will be similar to what happened yesterday minus the triple VIP points. Shoppers will still have free shipping on all orders from Shop@Home. In addition, spend $149 or more online and you can get a free $10 LEGO gift card. This is on top of the free Limited Edition Seasonal Creator Holiday Set #2 (40083) you will get for orders over $99.

For people shopping at the LEGO brand stores on November 29th, you will have a chance to win exciting gifts including a $1,000 shopping spree. This offer is valid while supplies last and does not include the LEGO Stores at Downtown Disney Orlando or Disneyland Anaheim. My local store here in San Diego will be open at 5am on Friday but you might have to call your store to see what time they will be open for Black (Brick) Friday. Also, in-store shoppers will also be getting a free Holiday Pick-A-Brick box with purchases of $75 or more.

LEGO Brick Friday Promo

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Is LEGO Top Gear in the Works?

November 23, 2013 /

Brick Fanatics reported yesterday that the British television show Top Gear is asking individuals to take a survey to possibly bring the show into LEGO form. The survey, limited to 3000 responses, asks what kinds of LEGO sets would people be interested in and which Top Gear characters would people like to see. We already know that the LEGO Stig key chain (below) was available last year in the UK but now there might potentially be official sets in the future. Brick Fanatics has also provided an image of a concept set which features a race car trailer and the pit crew. It looks similar to the Grand Prix Truck (60025) that is currently available in stores but a little more elaborate. In my opinion, it might be a good concept but I don’t see it happening. Would anyone be interested in official LEGO Top Gear sets?

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LEGO Store Early Black Friday 2013 VIP Shopping Event Aftermath

November 23, 2013 /

LEGO Store Exclusive Holiday Shopping Event

Today, I was privileged to attend the early Black Friday 2013 VIP shopping event at my local LEGO Store in San Diego. I got to meet up with some friends, members of SandLUG, as well as fans of The Brick Fan. When I checked at the front door, I was handed with some goodies including a free Holiday Pick-A-Brick box, a peel-off card with a chance for a $1000 LEGO shopping spree, a LEGO Store VIP bracelet, and a LEGO The Hobbit poster. The event is also available online minus the free Pick-A-Brick box and the peel-off card.

For the peel-off card, there were choices of a free LEGO set up to $16.99, a keychain, and one lucky winner from all brand stores will get the $1000 shopping spree. There might be more choices but those were the ones I heard people talking about. I was lucky to get the free set and I chose the LEGO Technic Mini Tow Truck (9390).

The Hobbit poster features many characters from next year’s The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug sets and is not made from normal poster paper but from a thicker matte material. It is a great poster to frame and hang on your wall. According to the December 2013 LEGO Store calendar from December 8-15, you can get a free poster with any Hobbit set. I’m not sure if it will be the same one as the one given out today.

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Doctor Who 50th Anniversary – The Day of the LEGO Doctor

November 23, 2013 /

Day of the Doctor -- LEGO Style

Today is a very special day for Doctor Who fan because today is The Day of the Doctor. The highly popular TV series celebrates their 50th Anniversary today and our friend Mariann over at Model Building Secrets has created some builds to mark the occasion. She has created not only the 10th and 11th Doctors, but she has also created River Song and the iconic TARDIS all in Miniland scale. Now we just wait a little bit longer for the episode to air on BBC.

LEGO Tardis

Doctor and River in Utah

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LEGO VIP Black Friday 2013 Early Access Deals and Promotions

November 22, 2013 /

LEGO Shop@Home

LEGO VIP members are now able to get early access to Black Friday 2013 deals and promotions on Shop@Home. For November 23rd only, LEGO will have some pretty nice deals going on including Triple VIP points and free shipping on all purchases. Also, you can get the second LEGO Seasonal Creator Holiday Set (40083) with purchases of $99 or more. For LEGO Star Wars orders of $50 or more, you can still get a free exclusive Clone Trooper Lieutenant polybag (5001709). All the promotions and sales are stackable so you are able to combine deals together.

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LEGO Marvel Super Heroes Spider-Man Polybag (30302) Found

November 22, 2013 /

LEGO Marvel Super Heroes Spider-Man Polybag (30302)

Brick Heroes is reporting there is a new LEGO Marvel Super Heroes polybag that is on sale on eBay. The polybag features the Ultimate Spider-Man on a glider which has a couple of flick-fire missiles. There’s no word yet of the polybag name or where it is available yet at this time. For polybag collectors, eBay is your first chance to get it.

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LEGO Friends 2014 Official Set Images

November 21, 2013 /

LEGO Friends Turtle’s Little Paradise (41041)

Turtle’s Little Paradise (41041)

Bol.com has posted some more images of the 2014 LEGO Friends sets including Series 4 of the Animal sets. Since we have the Friends set images in a couple of different posts, I’m going to consolidate them into this post and if there are any additional images in the future, I’ll just add them here.

LEGO Friends Tiger’s Beautiful Temple (41042)

LEGO Friends Tiger’s Beautiful Temple (41042)

Tiger’s Beautiful Temple (41042)

LEGO Friends Penguin’s Playground (41043)

LEGO Friends Penguin’s Playground (41043)

Penguin’s Playground (41043)

LEGO Friends Sunshine Harvest (41026)

LEGO Friends Sunshine Harvest (41026) LEGO Friends Sunshine Harvest (41026)

Sunshine Harvest (41026)

Mia's Lemonade Stand (41027)

Mia's Lemonade Stand (41027) LEGO Friends Mia’s Lemonade Stand (41027) Mia's Lemonade Stand (41027) Mia's Lemonade Stand (41027) Mia's Lemonade Stand (41027) Mia's Lemonade Stand (41027)

Mia’s Lemonade Stand (41027)

Emma's Lifeguard Post (41028)

LEGO Friends (Emma’s Lifeguard Post (41028) Emma's Lifeguard Post (41028) Emma's Lifeguard Post (41028) Emma's Lifeguard Post (41028)

Emma’s Lifeguard Post (41028)

Stephanie's New Born Lamb (41029)

Stephanie's New Born Lamb (41029) LEGO Friends Stephanie’s Newborn Lamb (41029) Stephanie's New Born Lamb (41029) Stephanie's New Born Lamb (41029) Stephanie's New Born Lamb (41029) Stephanie's New Born Lamb (41029)

Stephanie’s New Born Lamb (41029)

LEGO Friends Heartlake Juice Bar (41035)

LEGO Friends Heartlake Juice Bar (41035)

Heartlake Juice Bar (41035)

LEGO Friends Sunshine Ranch (41039)

LEGO Friends Sunshine Ranch (41039) LEGO Friends Sunshine Ranch (41039)

Sunshine Ranch (41039)

LEGO Friends Heartlake News Van (41056)

LEGO Friends Heartlake News Van (41056) LEGO Friends Heartlake News Van (41056)

Heartlake News Van (41056)

LEGO Friends Heartlake Horse Show (41057)

LEGO Friends Heartlake Horse Show (41057)

Heartlake Horse Show (41057)

LEGO Legends of Chima 2014 Official Set Images Revealed

November 21, 2013 /

LEGO Legends of Chima Lion Legend Beast (70123)

Continuing with our mass reveals of 2014 LEGO sets, we now have images of the LEGO Legends of Chima sets courtesy of Bol.com via Eurobricks. In addition to the system sets, we also get our first look at the Legend Beasts as well as the new Speedorz sets. Finally, we get to see the new minifigures from the Scorpion and Spider tribes.

LEGO Legends of Chima Lion Legend Beast (70123)

LEGO Legends of Chima Lion Legend Beast (70123)

Lion Legend Beast (70123)

LEGO Legends of Chima Eagle Legend Beast (70124)

LEGO Legends of Chima Eagle Legend Beast (70124)

LEGO Legends of Chima Eagle Legend Beast (70124)

Eagle Legend Beast (70124)

LEGO Legends of Chima Gorilla Legend Beast (70125)

LEGO Legends of Chima Gorilla Legend Beast (70125)

LEGO Legends of Chima Gorilla Legend Beast (70125)

Gorilla Legend Beast (70125)

LEGO Legends of Chima Crocodile Legend Beast (70126)

LEGO Legends of Chima Crocodile Legend Beast (70126)

LEGO Legends of Chima Crocodile Legend Beast (70126)

Crocodile Legend Beast (70126)

LEGO Legends of Chima Wolf Legend Beast (70127)

LEGO Legends of Chima Wolf Legend Beast (70127)

LEGO Legends of Chima Wolf Legend Beast (70127)

Wolf Legend Beast (70127)

LEGO Legends of Chima Braptor's Wing Striker (70128)

LEGO Legends of Chima Braptor's Wing Striker (70128)

LEGO Legends of Chima Braptor's Wing Striker (70128)

Braptor’s Wing Striker (70128)

LEGO Legends of Chima Lavertus' Twin Blade (70129)

LEGO Legends of Chima Lavertus' Twin Blade (70129)

LEGO Legends of Chima Lavertus' Twin Blade (70129)

Lavertus’ Twin Blade (70129)

LEGO Legends of Chima Sparratus Spider Striker (70130)

LEGO Legends of Chima Sparratus Spider Striker (70130)

LEGO Legends of Chima Sparratus Spider Striker (70130)

Sparratus Spider Striker (70130)

LEGO Legends of Chima Rogon's Rock Flinger (70131)

LEGO Legends of Chima Rogon's Rock Flinger (70131)

LEGO Legends of Chima Rogon's Rock Flinger (70131)

Rogon’s Rock Flinger (70131)

LEGO Legends of Chima Scorm's Scorpion Stinger (70132)

LEGO Legends of Chima Scorm's Scorpion Stinger (70132)

LEGO Legends of Chima Scorm's Scorpion Stinger (70132)

Scorm’s Scorpion Stinger (70132)

LEGO Legends of Chima Banana Bash (70136)

LEGO Legends of Chima Banana Bash (70136)

Banana Bash (70136)

LEGO Legends of Chima Bat Strike (70137)

LEGO Legends of Chima Bat Strike (70137)

Bat Strike (70137)

LEGO Legends of Chima Web Dash (70138)

LEGO Legends of Chima Web Dash (70138)

Web Dash (70138)

LEGO Legends of Chima Sky Launch (70139)

LEGO Legends of Chima Sky Launch (70139)

Sky Launch (70139)

LEGO Legends of Chima Stinger Duel (70140)

LEGO Legends of Chima Stinger Duel (70140)

Stinger Duel (70140)

LEGO DC Universe Super Heroes Batman: The Joker Steam Roller (76013) Revealed

November 21, 2013 /

LEGO DC Universe Super Heroes Batman: The Joker Steam Roller (76013)

Images of the 2014 LEGO DC Universe Super Heroes Batman: The Joker Steam Roller (76013) set has been revealed by Dutch site Bol.com via Eurobricks. The set will contain 5 minifigures including Batman, Batgirl, Robin, The Joker and Joker’s henchman.

I have also updated our previous post with updated images as well.

LEGO DC Universe Super Heroes Batman: The Joker Steam Roller (76013)

LEGO DC Universe Super Heroes Batman: The Joker Steam Roller (76013)

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LEGO Technic 2014 Official Set Images Revealed

November 21, 2013 /

LEGO Technic Twin-Rotor Helicopter (42020)

The official images of the 2014 LEGO Technic sets have been revealed by Dutch site Bol.com via Eurobricks.

LEGO Technic Twin-Rotor Helicopter (42020)

LEGO Technic Twin-Rotor Helicopter (42020)

Twin-Rotor Helicopter (42020)

LEGO Technic Snowmobile (42021)

LEGO Technic Snowmobile (42021)

LEGO Technic Snowmobile (42021)

Snowmobile (42021)

LEGO Technic Hot Rod (42022)

LEGO Technic Hot Rod (42022)

LEGO Technic Hot Rod (42022)

Hot Rod (42022)

LEGO Technic Construction Crew (42023)

LEGO Technic Construction Crew (42023)

LEGO Technic Construction Crew (42023)

Construction Crew (42023)

LEGO Technic Container Truck (42024)

LEGO Technic Container Truck (42024)

LEGO Technic Container Truck (42024)

Container Truck (42024)

LEGO Technic Cargo Plane (42025)

LEGO Technic Cargo Plane (42025)

Cargo Plane (42025)

LEGO Technic Black Champion Racer (42026)

LEGO Technic Black Champion Racer (42026)

Black Champion Racer (42026)

LEGO Technic Desert Racer (42027)

LEGO Technic Desert Racer (42027)

LEGO Technic Desert Racer (42027)

Desert Racer (42027)

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LEGO Star Wars 2014 Final Set Images Revealed

November 21, 2013 /

LEGO Star Wars Coruscant Police Gunship (75046)

The official images of the final two 2014 LEGO Star Wars sets have been revealed by Brickshop Holland, the Coruscant Police Gunship (75046) and the Droid Tri-Fighter (75044). The Coruscant Police Gunship was seen in the last episode of Star Wars: The Clone Wars season 5 and includes 4 minifigures: Ahsoka Tano, Anakin Skywalker, and two Shock Troopers. The Droid Tri-Fighter is a remake of the 2014 version (8086) and includes 4 minifigures as well: Chancellor Palpatine, Security Battle Droid, Battle Droid, and Buzz Droid.

I have also updated our main page of the 2014 Star Wars sets with the images.

LEGO Star Wars Coruscant Police Gunship (75046)

LEGO Star Wars Droid Tri-Fighter (75044)

LEGO Star Wars Droid Tri-Fighter (75044)

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LEGO Star Wars Microfighters Official Images Revealed

November 21, 2013 /

LEGO Star Wars Microfighters Clone Turbo Tank (75028) LEGO Star Wars Microfighters Clone Turbo Tank (75028) LEGO Star Wars Microfighters Clone Turbo Tank (75028)

Clone Turbo Tank (75028) – Clone Trooper (new)

The official images of the LEGO Star Wars Microfighters have surfaced courtesy of Brickshop Holland. These new “chibi-style” vehicles are set to replace the current LEGO Star Wars Planet sets. Each set has their own pilot minifigure to sit atop of the vehicle. The Microfighters sets are tentatively priced at $9.99 each and will be available late 2013/early 2014.

Update: Bol.com has images of the back of the boxes. The only one missing is the TIE Interceptor.

LEGO Star Wars Microfighters AAT (75029) LEGO Star Wars Microfighters AAT (75029)LEGO Star Wars Microfighters AAT (75029)

AAT (75029) – Pilot Battle Droid

LEGO Star Wars Microfighters Millennium Falcon (75030) LEGO Star Wars Microfighters Millennium Falcon (75030) LEGO Star Wars Microfighters Millennium Falcon (75030)

Millennium Falcon (75030) – Han Solo (new)

LEGO Star Wars Microfighters TIE Interceptor (75031) LEGO Star Wars Microfighters TIE Interceptor (75031)

TIE Interceptor (75031) – TIE Fighter Pilot (new)

LEGO Star Wars Microfighters X-Wing Fighter (75032) LEGO Star Wars Microfighters X-Wing Fighter (75032) LEGO Star Wars Microfighters X-Wing Fighter (75032)

X-Wing Fighter (75032) – X-Wing Pilot (new)

LEGO Star Wars Microfighters Star Destroyer (75033) LEGO Star Wars Microfighters Star Destroyer (75033) LEGO Star Wars Microfighters Star Destroyer (75033)

Star Destroyer (75033) – Imperial Crew (new)

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LEGO CUUSOO The Adventure Time Project Achieves 10,000 Supporters

November 20, 2013 /

The Adventure Time Project by jazlecraz now becomes the latest project to hit 10,000 supporters on LEGO CUUSOO. The set features a micro-scale Tree Fort and includes various notable characters of the show such as Finn, Jake, BMO, Ice King, Princess Bubblegum and Marceline. If you haven’t heard of Adventure Time, it is an animated TV series that takes you through the adventures of Finn and Jake. The show does feature a little bit of controversy but it is geared towards kids. Whether it is suitable for LEGO’s core audience and guidelines, that is up for the the LEGO Jury to decide in the Winter 2013 Review Stage. Congratulations to jazlecraz for the achievement! One last comment: Bacon Pancakes.

Mathematical! You’ve reached 10,000 supporters!

2013.11.21

What time is it? Adventure time!

The candy people have united to show their support for this project and we hear you loud and clear throughout the Land of Ooo.

Our team is looking forward to evaluating this project as a potential LEGO set.

What happens now?
This project moves from the Idea stage to the Review stage. A “LEGO Review Board” composed of designers, product managers, and other key team members will examine the idea. We’ll build concept models and determine if the concept meets our high standards for what it takes to be a LEGO product, including playability, safety, and fit with the LEGO brand. Every LEGO product goes through a process like this and must meet the same standards.

Timing of the LEGO Review
This project qualifies for

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