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The LEGO Foundation has announced that they have partnered with Play Included C.I.C. to launch Brick Club which is a program to help neurodivergent children. Through a shared interest in LEGO play, children will work together in groups to build specific sets or build their own models. Read more about about Brick Club below.

THE LEGO FOUNDATION PARTNERS WITH SOCIAL ENTERPRISE, PLAY INCLUDED™ C.I.C., TO STRENGTHEN & SCALE LEGO® PLAY BASED LEARNING PROGRAMME FOR NEURODIVERGENT CHILDREN

Inspired by stories from autistic children and their parents, the LEGO Foundation joins Play Included™ to reimagine the ‘Brick-by-Brick™’ programme and help uplift children and young people who may benefit from social communication support to boost emotional wellbeing

Billund, Denmark, March 31, 2021: Ahead of World Autism Awareness Day on April 2nd, the LEGO Foundation announces their support of Play Included™ C.I.C., a UK-based social enterprise dedicated to training teachers and psychologists to use LEGO® play for therapeutic purposes as part of the successful Brick-by-Brick™ programme. The partnership is based on a shared belief that all children should have equal opportunities in life to develop the broad set of skills needed to thrive in the 21st century, such as social communication skills. The LEGO Foundation and Play Included recognise and value the unique talents of autistic children and want to help support them through the partnership. Together, they will strengthen and expand the Brick-by-Brick learning through play concept, reaching more children aged 5-18 years who can benefit from it.

The Brick-by-Brick programme brings children together through a shared interest in

BrickLink is giving you a chance to win 1 of 10 Antique Fire Engine sets from the AFOL Designer Program just by doing a survey. They are taking feedback on what you think of the platform and wants to know some easy questions such as how often you use the site, how much you spend, etc. It should only take about 15 minutes to complete but the survey will be open until April 7 23:59 GMT so there’s still plenty of time to take it.

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Barnes & Noble is now offering pre-orders for the new LEGO DC Batman Cowl (76182). The set has 410 pieces and retails for $59.99. The set features Batman’s black cowl along with a transparent black stand to display it on.

Capture forever the unique style of Batman™ with this challenging and rewarding LEGO® build-and-display model of the super hero’s distinctive cowl. With transparent bricks to represent the face and a stylish fact plaque attached to the base, the iconic helmet belonging to the protector of GOTHAM CITY™ will make an eye-catching centerpiece, wherever it is displayed.

• The LEGO® DC Batman™: Batman Cowl (76182) captures forever the unmistakable style of Batman in a captivating build-and-display model created with adults in mind.
• Measuring over 8.5 in. (22 cm) high, 4 in. (10 cm) wide and 4 in. (12 cm) deep, this captivating model provides an attractive conversation piece, whether displayed in your home or workplace.
• The collectible LEGO® DC Batman™ Batman Cowl offers a hands-on, stress-relieving building experience, as 410 LEGO bricks gradually transform into a stunning display model.
• This authentic LEGO® brick recreation of the iconic Batman™ helmet includes transparent pieces to represent the face and a stylish fact plaque attached to a sturdy base.
• Indulge your creative construction superpowers. This collectible piece of Batman™ memorabilia will provide pleasure and satisfaction long after the hands-on work has been completed.
• This build-and-display piece is ideal for any model-making enthusiast or adult fan of the Caped Crusader™. It makes a great birthday gift,

It looks like Toys R Us will be making another comeback this year as CNBC is reporting that WHP Global has acquired Tru Kids, the parent company of Toys R Us, Babies R Us, and Geoffrey the Giraffe brands. It’s actually been three years since Toys R Us closed but they are planning to open stores again ahead of the holiday season. I’m not really counting the two pop-up stores that opened in Texas and New Jersey in 2019 which also closed down in January due to COVID-19. It was reported that that the new stores will be in various formats including flagships, pop-ups, airport locations and mini stores inside other retailers. There’s no word yet on how many locations will be opening at the start.

Hopefully the new owners will be able to pick up the piece of what Toys R Us used to be. If you’re new to The Brick Fan, many of you don’t know that I used to work at TRU right when this site was in its infant stages and I used to stock the LEGO aisle at my store. I eventually got transferred to Babies R Us and I stayed there until everything closed back in 2018 here in the US. There are still many TRU stores open around the world which still have LEGO exclusives, mainly in the Asian countries. Hopefully TRU and LEGO can continue their partnership once stores are running smoothly.

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LEGO has launched a new sweepstakes on the Rewards Center for an antique Wooden Elephant Toy. It is an authentic wooden elephant pull-toy made in 1937 that comes in a sealed display case along with the art print. Obviously it isn’t bricks but is one of LEGO’s first toys they produced so that’s pretty cool. Each entry costs 50 VIP points and you can have a maximum of 50 entries for a total of 2,500 points. The sweepstakes ends on April 4.

Enter the VIP Sweepstakes now for a chance to win a true LEGO® collectible. This is a one-of-a-kind antique wooden elephant pull-toy made circa 1937. It comes in a sealed display case, with an art print suitable for framing. Together they make an amazing addition to the collection of any LEGO afficionado.

Maximum of 50 entries per VIP Member – please see full terms and conditions for details and eligibility requirements. Sweepstakes closes 4th April 2021. Eligible countries: Canada (excluding Quebec), Estonia, France, Greece, Hungary, Republic of Ireland, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Austria, Switzerland, Slovakia, Sweden, United Kingdom, United States. Please note, you are not eligible to enter from the following locations: Canada: Quebec is ineligible.

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In the second episode of the LEGO Rebuild the World Creators series, actor and singer Billy Porter teams up with a couple of kids to build something creative or the campaign. Together, they design a crown that express their personalitites and promoting self-love. Check out the video below.

Billy Porter teams up with kids to build a red carpet look in celebration of self-expression

• The second in a new series of four films sees stage, screen and fashion icon Billy Porter showcase his new red carpet look inspired by self-love, happiness….and two children!
• Each film explores the importance of play and creativity and debuts new work from world-renowned creators, inspired by the creativity of children
• The films follow the creators’ process as they explore the unlimited creative possibilities that can be unlocked through LEGO® play

Billund, Thursday 11th March: Fabulous fashionista, musician and award-winning actor Billy Porter has revealed his latest red-carpet creation, a showstopping rainbow LEGO® crown inspired by the unlimited imagination of two new muses…siblings Clint and Josey.

In the new film released today by the LEGO Group as part of the Rebuild the World campaign, the creator famed for his killer red carpet looks gives viewers a glimpse into his design process. In a first for Billy, he called on the creative superpowers of kids to help inspire his most ambitious headpiece yet.

The LEGO crown is a tribute to self-love and free creative expression. It was created by Billy after he met Clint, 9, and Josey, 8, in the

A few hours ago, LEGO published their annual results from 2020 and it was concluded that they had very strong growth last year. Some of the main takeaways are below:

• Consumer sales grew 21 percent for the full year vs 2019.
• Revenue grew 13 percent to DKK 43.7 billion compared with 2019.
• Operating profit grew 19 percent to DKK 12.9 billion. Net profit grew 19 percent to DKK 9.9 billion. Profit grew strongly while the Group continued significant strategic investments in future growth initiatives.
• Free cash flow was DKK 11.5 billion.
• Grew global market share

Some of the top themes in no particular order were LEGO City, LEGO Technic, LEGO Star Wars, LEGO Friends and LEGO Classic. In addition, LEGO Super Mario was one of the company’s most successful theme launches.

BILLUND, March 10, 2021: The LEGO Group today reported earnings for the full year 2020. Revenue for the year grew 13 percent versus 2019 to DKK 43.7 billion and consumer sales grew 21 percent over the same period. Operating profit was DKK 12.9 billion, an increase of 19 percent compared with 2019. The brand’s global market share grew globally and in its 12 largest countries.

Niels B Christiansen, CEO, said: “We are very pleased with these results. They show the timeless relevance of the LEGO brick and learning through play. This performance is also a testament to the passion, creativity and resilience of our people. Despite the challenges of the pandemic, they worked tirelessly to keep the world playing.”

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