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Enter Your Builds for the Brick Train Awards

June 6, 2020 /

If you’re an avid LEGO train builder, here’s something that may be of interest to you. Cale over at Brick Model Railroader and LEGO Northern UK Railway over in the UK have teamed up to create a new global virtual event called the Brick Train Awards. The competition is free to enter and you can submit your build in any of the categories below starting on June 15 until July 10. The awards will be announced on July 17.

• Best Steam Locomotive
• Best Diesel Locomotive
• Best Electric Locomotive
• Best Other Locomotive
• Best Passenger Wagon
• Best Freight Wagon
• Best TFOL Model – For ages 13-18
• Best Individual Display
• Best Group Display
• Best Building/Infrastructure

The Brick Train Awards are a virtual, global competition to showcase LEGO® train builders from across the world.

The 2020 awards have 10 categories for judging the best LEGO® models for locomotives, rolling stock and LEGO® train displays. Each category is judged at a regional level, and the winners from each category then go head-to-head in global awards.

The awards started as a response to much of the world being in lockdown due to COVID-19, giving a chance for LEGO® train fans around the world to meet and compete internationally.

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LEGO Clarifies Reports of LEGO City/Fire Set Removals

June 4, 2020 /

For those who saw reports of LEGO stopping sales of LEGO City Police and Fire sets, you’ll be glad to know that is completely false. LEGO has released a statement this morning regarding the issue and explained that they were just temporarily pausing the advertising of the sets in response to the events happening here in the US. Nowhere in the email, which I also received, did it say that they were not selling the sets anymore.

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LEGO Taking a Stand on Racial Inequality

June 3, 2020 /

In the wake of current events, LEGO has announced that they will be donating $4 million to organizations that are dedicated to supporting black children and educating about racial equality. LEGO has usually been quiet on controversial issues but they have taken a stand and not staying silent.

We stand with the black community against racism and inequality.

There is much to do.

We will donate $4 million to organizations dedicated to supporting black children and educating all children about racial equality

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LEGO House Holding Free Virtual Live Tours

June 2, 2020 /

LEGO has announced that they will be hosting live tours of the LEGO House. The tours are free but you will need to pre-register for each that you would to attend here. Each tour is 60 minutes long and they take you though certain topics for that day.

LEGO House Live Tours – a new initiative

Many LEGO® fans from all over the world are not able to visit LEGO House due to the restrictions of the COVID-19 outbreak.

For all of you we are now opening up the History Collection in the basement of LEGO House to invite you to join the free LEGO House Live Tours where we introduce you to the history of the LEGO Group.

The LEGO Group started back in 1932 and its history is full of stories and play. To provide an in-depth live tour we offer 5 individual tours based on 5 important chapters of the LEGO Group’s history. The tour will be hosted by a LEGO historian, who is an expert in LEGO history, and you will be able to ask questions during the session via Live Chat. The tour guide will answer your questions live.

Tour: The beginning of the LEGO Group, 1932 – 1946 – June 11, 2020

Please join us for a guided tour in the LEGO House History Collection covering the beginning of the LEGO Group. The tour will touch upon the background of LEGO® founder Ole Kirk Kristiansen and how he started the company as well as cover the ups and downs

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LEGO Brand Stores Reopening Update

May 30, 2020 /

A few weeks ago, we gave an update on which LEGO Brand Stores will be reopening and we have another one. If you haven’t been out that much recently, you’ll be glad to know that there are now more stores doing curbside pickup. The list of stores that are fully open has also been expanded as well. I expect this list to change soon since a lot of states have started to ease restrictions. If you’re weary of going out, LEGO Shop@Home is still there for your shopping needs.

Hi AFOL Community,

Please see the updated list of store locations that are now providing curbside services and stores that are now open to instore traffic. Please check your local store page for current business hours or call the store before you visit. As you can imagine things are changing by the minute and this list could change. We look forward to greeting you back to our stores. Thank you for your patience and support!

Curbside Service as of 5/20

767 LEGO, CHRISTIANA, DE
851 LEGO, OXMOOR MALL, KY
701 LEGO, MALL OF AMERICA, MN
705 LEGO, CHICAGO, IL
713 LEGO, NORTHBROOK COURT, IL
714 LEGO, WOODFIELD MALL, IL
749 LEGO, ORLAND SQUARE, IL
750 LEGO, EASTON, OH
900 LEGO, GURNEE MILLS, IL
720 LEGO, BELLEVUE, WA
779 LEGO, OAKRIDGE, CAN
787 LEGO, ALDERWOOD, WA
836 LEGO, SOUTH CENTER, WA
703 LEGO, PARK MEADOWS, CO
711 LEGO, COLORADO MILLS, CO
716 LEGO, FASHION VALLEY, CA
726 LEGO, MISSION VIEJO, CA
729 LEGO, ONTARIO MILLS, CA
825 LEGO,

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LEGO Technic Powered Up Components to be Sold Individually

May 29, 2020 /

LEGO has announced that you will be able to buy certain LEGO Powered Up components that were found in various Technic sets separately starting on June 1. This allows builders to further enhance their builds without having to invest in a whole set just to get the parts.

A message from Gaute Munch, Director Product Technology (Product owner of Powered UP)

For the past two years we have been in dialog with Ambassadors here on the LAN about Powered Up. The feedback that you have shared has been greatly appreciated. It has been insightful but also pleasure to work and brainstorm with different AFOLs around the world on Powered Up. If you are a member of a Recognized Community, thank you.

Today, we are excited to share the news below with you. We are even more excited to know what your plans are? Are there existing sets you are already excited to modify? Are these going straight into your MOCs? It is almost time for show-and-tell!

Great News on Powered Up Components!

Until now our LEGO® Technic™ Powered Up components have only been available to buy as part of the sets and we know that some of you have been interested in having the electronic components available to be sold separately.

Powered Up components are the hubs, motors, lights, sensors and control handsets that can help builders bring their LEGO models to life. The components can be used to add motorized movement and light features to models, and control them through the Powered UP App.

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LEGO House to Reopen on June 22

May 27, 2020 /

Now that places are starting to open back up, LEGO has announced that the LEGO House will be reopening next month on June 22. There will be some changes that will take place when it reopens which you can read below. For those who are unable to attend, LEGO will be also continuing the LEGO House @ Home streaming activities.

LEGO House re-opens on June 22

We are so pleased to announce that LEGO® House is now opening again. From 22 June 2020, LEGO House will once again be buzzing with life and cheerful guests!

However, it is important to stress that the opening-up of LEGO House will be gradual and controlled and with a very limited number of guests every day to be able to keep the physical distance needed according to the health authorities.

To visit LEGO House all guests must book a ticket in advance at www.LEGOHouse.com – this also applies to annual pass holders.

New initiatives

LEGO House has made some important choices in terms of hygiene, so that guests can have a safe experience in LEGO House:

We know that hand hygiene is the most important factor in terms of mitigating the spread of infection. Therefore, we are doing all that we can to ensure the best possible conditions for optimum hand hygiene in LEGO® House with many hand sanitiser dispensers available in all the zones. Moreover, we are encouraging all guests to take care of themselves and to ensure they maintain good hand hygiene.

General cleaning at LEGO House has

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