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The Brick Fan December 2017 Monthly Recap

December 31, 2017 / Allen "Tormentalous" Tran / 0 Comments

December was a pretty busy month here on The Brick Fan and here’s a recap of some of the more popular LEGO news stories for this month. This list may be a little long than usual simply because there’s a lot to cover.

LEGO January 2018 Store Calendar Promotions & Events – The January store calendar is available and we could see some of the new promos including the 60 Years of the LEGO Brick (40290) set.

LEGO DUPLO 2018 Official Set Images – The images for the new 2018 DUPLO sets became available and there are some cute sets for the younger fans.

The LEGO Batman Movie Collectible Minifigures Series 2 (71020) Officially Revealed – The new series of The LEGO Batman Movie CMF were revealed and you can now starting finding them in stores.

LEGO Friends 2018 Design Change Explained – Fans have noticed there were some changes in the 2018 LEGO Friends sets and that prompted LEGO to put out an official announcement of their reasoning.

The LEGO Group Wins Copyright Infringement Case Against BELA – LEGO has announced they have won a landmark victory in China against BELO who was infringing on their copyrights.

LEGO Star Wars Darth Vader Pod (5005376) Promotion Cancelled – LEGO released a statement regarding the cancellation of the Darth Vader Pod promotion that was supposed to be going on from now until the middle of January.

BrickLink Announces Site Will Catalog BrickArms Products – In an unusual move, BrickLink announced they they will now catalog BrickArms products … Continue

The LEGO Ninjago Movie Ninjago City Docks (70657) Rumored for 2018

December 31, 2017 / Allen "Tormentalous" Tran / 2 Comments

The LEGO Ninjago Movie NINJAGO City (70620)

The LEGO Ninjago Movie theme will be continuing in 2018 and rumor has it that there will be a new direct-to-consumer set called the Ninjago City Docks (70657). It is reported to come in at $299.99 and supposedly a standalone set but could also be an add-on to the current Ninjago City (70620). There are no other details at this time and the idea is out in left field but it’s worth talking about. The new wave of The LEGO Ninjago Movie sets are now available on Shop@Home.

LEGO 2018 Polybags Official Images

December 30, 2017 / Allen "Tormentalous" Tran / 10 Comments

There are now official images of some of the LEGO polybags that will be coming in 2018. This is not an exhaustive list of what we can expect next year but it is some of the ones that we can already look forward to seeing on store shelves and as promotions.

LEGO City Hot Dog Stand (30356)

LEGO City Road Worker (30357)

LEGO City Dragster (30358)

Available from January 1-14 with purchases of $35 or more, while supplies last.

LEGO Creator Yellow Flyer (30540)

LEGO Creator Cute Pug (30542)

LEGO Disney Ariel’s Underwater Symphony (30552)

LEGO Marvel Super Heroes Royal Talon Fighter (30450)

LEGO Ninjago Sons of Garmadon (30531)

LEGO Star Wars Kylo Ren’s Shuttle (30380)

The Brick Fan Top 10 Viewed Posts of 2017

December 30, 2017 / Allen "Tormentalous" Tran / 0 Comments

As 2017 is coming to an end, it’s time to take a look at some of the top viewed posts here on The Brick Fan. As of today, there were 888 posts that were published since January 1 and a lot of views. Here are the most viewed posts on the site according to Google Analytics.

10. New York Toy Fair Set Images

It was an exciting time in February when we were able to see images of the summer 2017 LEGO sets from various themes which was more than what we saw at the Nuremberg Toy Fair a few weeks earler.

9. More Details of Rumored LEGO Star Wars UCS Millennium Falcon

Back in April, new rumors came out for the LEGO Star Wars UCS Millennium Falcon (75192) in which I talked about some of the minifigures that would eventually be in the set.

8. The LEGO Batman Movie McDonald’s Happy Meal Toys Revealed

The LEGO Batman Movie was released earlier this year and McDonalds teamed up with Warner Bros. to produce some Happy Meal toys for the movie. Some of the items were good like the cups but the other items weren’t as good.

7. LEGO City Summer 2017 Official Images

The official images for LEGO City must’ve been pretty popular during the summer as this was the only theme to crack the top 10 list. As we know by now, the main subtheme for this year’s summer wave was the Jungle Exploration.

6. LEGO Collectible Minifigures Series 18 Rumored to be Costume Party

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New LEGO Harry Potter 2018 Set Rumors

December 29, 2017 / Allen "Tormentalous" Tran / 5 Comments

With every passing day, there is new information regarding the rumored return of LEGO Harry Potter. As I stated a few days ago, there are supposedly five sets that will be coming out in the wave, three for Harry Potter and two for Fantastic Beasts. It now looks like that Brick Fanatics has new information about the sets that are coming out for this LEGO Wizarding World of Harry Potter theme. The ones for the Harry Potter franchise include:

– Aragog with Harry Potter and Ron Weasley
– Flying Ford Anglia with The Whomping Willow
– Hogwarts Great Hall

The two sets that are for Fantastic Beasts are:

– Newt Scamander’s Suitcase – This is supposedly a buildable suitcase with brick built beasts to store inside the suitcase.

– A new set based on Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald.

If these sets are what LEGO has planned for next summer, they seem to be interesting sets. The first two were parts of previous sets but it’ll be nice to see them in a set by themselves. The Great Hall could potentially be a larger sized set. As for Newt’s Suitcase, it’s a compelling concept and I’m intrigued to see how it’s actully pulled off.

All the sets sound cool and everything but they could also be a false trail as Severus Snape so eloquently stated. As always, none of the above is confirmed until they are officially announced by LEGO.

LEGO Marvel Super Heroes Rhino Face-Off (76099) Sale on Amazon

December 28, 2017 / Allen "Tormentalous" Tran / 1 Comment

If you’re looking to pick up the new LEGO Marvel Super Heroes Black Panther sets that will be coming out in January, you may want to pre-order it on Amazon. They currently have the Rhino Face-Off (76099) on sale for $15.99 which is 20% off the regular price. Unless you can’t wait to get it in stores early at Toys R Us or want LEGO VIP points for it, I’d say it’s a pretty good deal especially for a new set.

The Rhino Face-Off has all exclusive minifigures along with the mining cart track which feature the new roller coaster tracks that we should start seeing in 2018.

LEGO Creator Downtown Diner (10260) Designer Video

December 28, 2017 / Allen "Tormentalous" Tran / 8 Comments

The LEGO Creator Downtown Diner (10260) was announced at the end of November but a new thing LEGO has been doing is putting out the designer video a while after instead of the same time as the reveal. Earlier today, LEGO has released the designer video of the Downtown Diner (10260) and senior designer Mike Psiaki talks about his latest creation but only a little part of it. The video mostly focuses on Mike himself as a designer. The Downtown Diner will be available starting on January 1 for $169.99.

Drop in at the LEGO® Creator Expert 10260 Downtown Diner, where you’ll discover a healthy portion of fun and surprises. This impressive model features removable building sections for easy access to the detailed interior, which comprises a ground-level 1950s-style diner with a large curved front window, red bar stools, jukebox, counter and an open-plan kitchen. The mid level has a gym with boxing ring, punching bag and weight training room, while on the upper-level you’ll find a recording studio, complete with vocal booth, mixing desk and a refreshments cabinet. The facade of the building features pink-and-teal Streamline Moderne styling with a large ‘DINER’ sign. Other external features include arched windows, balconies and a staircase, plus a pink convertible car and a detailed sidewalk, complete with mailbox, parking meter, flowerpots and a streetlamp. This incredible collectible toy has been designed to provide a challenging and rewarding building experience with a touch of nostalgia and charm. Includes 6 minifigures.

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