LEGO News, LEGO Reviews, and Discussions

Category: Community (Page 13 of 158)

LEGO Bricktober 2022 VIP Sets Not Premium Version

LEGO Bricktober 2022 Dragon Adventure Ride (6432434)

The LEGO Bricktober 2022 VIP rewards are starting to get into collectors’ hands and there’s one major difference between them and the original Bricktober sets that were available in the Asian/Canadian markets.

The original sets had a much more premium feel with the flip open box, however, the VIP set uses the standard yellow cardboard box which we’ve seen before with previous GWPs and rewards. It wasn’t mentioned with the Dragon Adventure Ride that it would come in the yellow box and everyone expected the other. The Pirate Adventure Ride did specify that it would be the yellow box version.

LEGO didn’t mention why they switched to the more plain version. I suspect that they didn’t know that it wasn’t going to be an APAC/Canada exclusive and the rest of the world would get them as well. Also it would’ve cost a lot more to roll out the harder flip top boxes than to use the cardboard ones.

There is still the Fantasy Adventure Ride (6427893) and Space Adventure Ride (6427896) left to be released but there’s no mentioning of when those will go up in the VIP Center.

Continue

LEGO Build-a-Minifigure Q1 2023 Parts Revealed

For those who like doing the LEGO Build-a-Minifigure in-stores, LEGOLAND Japan has revealed some of the new ones that will be released in the first quarter of 2023. These were released early today in Japan but stores around the world should see them trickle in starting in January.

As usual with the Build-a-Minifigure stations, you can find parts that have been recolored or redecorated into new ones or even some exclusive parts. As you can see from the images, a lot of parts are now in colors that aren’t found in your typical sets yet.

Continue

BrickLink Designer Program Series 1 Announced – Becomes Permanent Program

BrickLink has announced that the BrickLink Designer Program will be returning as a permanent program as of right now. Series 1, as they dubbed it, will be similar to the Invitational back in 2021 but with some changes to support the new program. The main thing is that all sets that the five designs that get 3,000 pre-orders will be produced and up to 20,000 sets will be made. Submissions will start in about 53 days from this post. Below is the estimated timetable for what will be going on for BrickLink Designer Program Series 1.

• Create your designs (December 9, 2022 — February 2023) – Design your models in Studio. Follow the Submission Guidelines.

• Open Submission (February 1 — 28, 2023) – Submit your models during a 4-week window to be considered before the deadline on February 28, 2023 at noon Pacific US time.

• Crowd Support (March 7 — March 31, 2023) – We invite all BrickLink members to vote for their favorite submissions. This crowd vote weighs in alongside the BDP’s internal selection criteria and influences the designs chosen for crowdfunding.

• Review (April — May 2023) – Our team checks every design for building experience, brand fit, and crowd favorites.

• 5 Designs Announced (Late May 2023) – We’ll reveal the five Series 1 designs. Then we’ll collaborate with fan designers to prepare them for production.

• Crowdfunding (February 2024) – BrickLink members may pre-order their favorite sets, with a limit of 2 of each set per household. All sets … Continue

LEGO Double VIP Points Event Live – December 2022

The LEGO Double VIP points event for December is now live on the LEGO Shop. From now until December 13, you can earn double point on all your purchases and you can also get some freebies as well. Some promos work for both online and in-store while some are online only.

• Santa’s Workshop (40565) – $150 purchase – Online/In-store
• Fun and Funky VIP Add On Pack (40512) – $50 purchase – Online/In-store
• Fleece Blanket (5007622) – $200 – Online only
• Eiffel’s Apartment (40579) – Online purchase of LEGO Icons Eiffel Tower (10307)

As a Rakuten/Linkshare Affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

Continue

LEGO Inside Tour 2023 Signups Live

Signups for the 2023 LEGO Inside 2023 is now live if you want a chance to experience one of the most exclusive events that LEGO provides. You have until December 9 to fill out the form and LEGO will choose the lucky few from everybody who enters.

Tickets cost 20,000 DKK (~$2830) per person and price includes three overnight stays at the LEGOLAND hotel with breakfast and snacks. You also get a full year free pass to the LEGO House and a season pass to LEGOLAND. Travel costs to Denmark are not included.

• May 10-12
• May 24-26
• June 21-23
• August 30 – September 1
• October 4-6
• November 1-3

Continue

LEGO House Tour 2023 Signups Start Tomorrow

Registration for the 2023 LEGO House Tour will be kicking off tomorrow if you’re interested in attending one of the most exclusive events that LEGO offers. The event will take place six times next year and you’ll get a guided tour of the LEGO internal museum, shop at the employee store with discounted prices, and also get the exclusive LEGO Inside Tour set.

• May 10-12
• May 24-26
• June 21-23
• August 30 – September 1
• October 4-6
• November 1-3

Tickets cost 20,000 DKK (~$2830) per person and price includes three overnight stays at the LEGOLAND hotel with breakfast and snacks. You also get a full year free pass to the LEGO House and a season pass to LEGOLAND. Travel costs to Billund are not included so you’ll have to factor that in to the total costs. The price did go up from last year but from everyone that I’ve talked to who attended, it’s worth the cost.

Registration starts on December 6 at 10:00am CET (1am PT/4am ET) and ends on December 9. Note that signing up doesn’t guarantee you a spot.

Continue

The Secret Life of LEGO Bricks Now Shipping

It’s been a while since we’ve heard about The Secret Life of LEGO Bricks crowdfunding project but it looks like there’s some good news. The books are finally shipping out to supporters and some of you may have yours delivered already. An update on one of Unbound’s posts says the rewards should be sent out with the books and everything comes in one package. I’ve already heard from people that isn’t the case.

One of the more popular rewards was the LEGO pogo stick prototype element and minifigure which is one of LEGO’s first 3D printed elements. Some people who had that reward tier didn’t get theirs in the package and only got the book. I can only say contact Unbound in this situation and see if they can fix it. Just a side note, the pogo stick proto is already going for over $1000 on the secondary market.

As an eBay Affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

Continue
« Older posts Newer posts »

© 2024 The Brick Fan

Theme by Anders NorenUp ↑