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Tiny LEGO Wonders by No Starch Press

June 15, 2016 / Allen "Tormentalous" Tran / 0 Comments

No Starch Press has sent over a press release regarding one of their upcoming books called Tiny LEGO Wonders by Mattia Zamboni.

Tiny LEGO Wonders
Build a lot with a little in the “new LEGO bible”
Tiny LEGO Wonders

San Francisco, CA (June 14, 2016) — While some LEGO models require thousands of pieces, anyone can make an impressive replica with fewer than 10 bricks, a dash of creativity, and the latest book from No Starch Press.

Hailed as the “new LEGO bible” by VICE, Tiny LEGO Wonders (No Starch Press, $24.95, 208 pp., July 2016) is a collection of step-by-step building instructions for 40 compact yet realistic miniscale models—each built with fewer than a few hundred bricks. Packed with stunning models of engineering feats like a muscle car, a fire engine, a Swiss locomotive, and wooden ships, Tiny LEGO Wonders teaches readers how to make the most of their LEGO collection, no matter its size.

The pint-sized models in Tiny LEGO Wonders include:
A space shuttle and crawler-transporter
Emergency vehicles like choppers, police cars, and fire trucks
A cruise ship, freighter, and wooden ships
An Airbus A380, F-15 Eagle, and V-22 Osprey
Flatbed trucks and cement mixers
Race cars like the McLaren F1 and Ferrari F1
A fleet of sci-fi military vehicles
Bullet trains like France’s high-speed TGV train

According to No Starch Press founder Bill Pollock, “Miniscale building has fascinated me since I watched a friend build an airport from a cupful of LEGO bricks. Tiny LEGO Wonders finally makes miniscale building make sense.”

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LEGO Dimensions Ghostbusters Story Pack (71242) E3 2016 Gameplay Demo

June 14, 2016 / Allen "Tormentalous" Tran / 1 Comment

Earlier today over on Twitch, Arthur Parsons and James Mcloughlin from TT Games showed of some of the gameplay of the LEGO Dimensions Ghostbusters Story Pack (71242). The pack tells the story of the upcoming Ghostbusters movie but you can also see other franchises mixed in with it. In the demo, you can also see some other characters being used like Jake from the Adventure Time Team Pack (71206) and Stripe from a future Gremlins pack. Check out the video in the link above.

Things just got spookier in LEGO Dimensions with the all-new Ghostbusters Story Pack! Relive the film and help Abby Yates and her team of Ghostbusters save the world from the mysterious and evil ghost, Rowen, across 6 action-packed levels of gameplay. Equip Abby with her Proton Blaster to activate her Charge Transfer ability to move electricity between conduits, and use her Intelligence Access ability for puzzle-solving. Ride around in the Ecto 1, then rebuild it into the Ectozer and The Perfecto for super-charged power. Customize the LEGO Toy Pad with the Zhu’s Chinese Restaurant gateway build, and unlock a brand new Ghostbusters Adventure World and exclusive Battle Arena.

-Things just got spookier in LEGO Dimensions with the all-new Ghostbusters Story Pack!

-Relive the film and help Abby Yates and her team of Ghostbusters save the world from the mysterious and evil ghost, Rowen, across 6 action-packed levels of gameplay.

-Customize the LEGO Toy Pad with the Zhu’s Chinese Restaurant gateway build, and unlock a brand new Ghostbusters Adventure World and

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LEGO Dimensions Battle Arena E3 2016 Gameplay Demo

June 14, 2016 / Allen "Tormentalous" Tran / 3 Comments

E3 2016 is going on all week and LEGO Dimensions. has shown off some of the new content that will be coming out later this year. The main thing was shown off was the Battle Arena. The demo shown was sort of a Capture the Flag mode featuring a local 4-player split screen. There are four game modes in each Battle Arena.

Some other details that were given out for the Year 2 LEGO Dimensions content is that all of the new expansion packs will have unique Battle Arenas. All of the first year’s characters are able to be used in the Battle Arenas. Additionally, you can play as a single player if you desire and the other characters will be controlled by the computer.

The release schedule again will be in separate waves with the first being in September, then November, January, and March.

Check out some of the Battle Arenas gameplay below.

LEGO Creator Volkswagen Beetle (10252) Officially Announced

June 14, 2016 / Allen "Tormentalous" Tran / 4 Comments

LEGO has officially announced the next direct-to-consumer exclusive set with the LEGO Creator Volkswagen Beetle (10252). The set contains 1,167 pieces and retails for $99.99. It will be available for early access for VIP members on July 14 and the general public on August 1. Check out the more images and the press release details below.

10252 Volkswagen Beetle
Ages 16+. 1,167 pieces.
US $99.99 – CA $129.99 – DE 89.99€ – UK £69.99 – DK 799.00 DKK
*Euro pricing varies by country. Please visit shop.LEGO.com for regional pricing.

Head for the beach with the VW Beetle!

Celebrate the iconic VW Beetle with this awesome LEGO® Creator Expert reproduction. This detailed model comprises a number of special features and elements that help recreate the distinctive Beetle characteristics, including an azure-blue color scheme, curved fenders, flat windshield, VW logo, and an authentic 4-cylinder air-cooled engine and fuel tank. The accessible interior features beige-colored, forward-tilting seats, dashboard and steering wheel, and the roof-mounted surfboard and a cooler box can be removed. This model has been designed to provide a challenging and rewarding building experience with a touch of nostalgia.
• 1960s VW Beetle with surfer theme features an array of brick-built details including an azure-blue color scheme, curved fenders, white rims with distinctive hubcaps, round headlights, wing-mounted turn signals and opening hood, trunk and doors.
• Use the included stickers to choose 1 of 4 license plates.
• Remove the cooler box and surfboard from the roof rails.
• Tilt the rear seat forward to access the storage

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LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens Video Game Demo Available on PS4

June 13, 2016 / Allen "Tormentalous" Tran / 1 Comment

The demo for LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens video game is now available for download for the PlayStation 4. The stage is called “Niima Outpost” and it lets you play though the stage on Jakku where Finn meets up with Rey and BB-8. It looks like it’s only available for the PS4 at this time.

Engage in Blaster Battles with Stormtroopers, use Multi-Builds to race through Niima Outpost, and dogfight with TIE Fighters through derelict Imperial Star Destroyers in the Millennium Falcon before escaping Jakku!

The official E3 2016 trailer for LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens was shown at the Sony conference and you can watch it below.

LEGO Ninjago and Nexo Knights Official Costumes on Disguise.com

June 13, 2016 / Allen "Tormentalous" Tran / 1 Comment

Local costume company Disguise.com has posted some of the new LEGO Ninjago and LEGO Nexo Knights for this Halloween season. We first heard about the costumes back in October and we had a sneak peek from the New York Toy Fair.

Characters for Ninjago include Jay, Kai, Nya, and Lloyd while Nexo Knights have Clay, Lance, and Aaron. There are two variations of costumes like Prestige and Deluxe. Both styles have a tunic, pants, mask, and a pair of hands. The only difference is the Prestige have larger foam legs.

I’m still waiting for more information about these costumes from my contact at Disguise which I’ll update later if I get it.

Bricks by the Bay 2016 Press Release

June 13, 2016 / Allen "Tormentalous" Tran / 2 Comments

Northern California LEGO® Convention
Bricks by the Bay, August 18-21, 2016

Bricks by the Bay™ recently announced its seventh annual gathering of LEGO enthusiasts in Northern California. Bricks by the Bay is once again coming to the Santa Clara Convention Center in Santa Clara. The convention is one of the largest in the Western U.S. and will run from August 18th through August 21st, with a Public Exhibition to be held on the last day of the convention on August 21st.

Under new leadership, Bricks by the Bay is proud to announce its new convention website at www.bricksbythebay.com. The website features a calendar of convention events and activities as well as online registration for convention attendees. Tickets to the Public Exhibition can also be purchased online.

“As registration gets underway and with the unveiling of the redesigned website, we are looking forward to the biggest and best convention ever,” said Bricks by the Bay spokesperson Patty Sherin.

Bricks by the Bay expects attendees from all around the country and the world who will be showcasing all manner of cool and exciting LEGO creations. In honor of its seventh anniversary, Bricks by the Bay’s theme this year is “Seven.” The lucky number “Seven” will no doubt inspire fantastic and awe-inspiring LEGO builds.

Bricks by the Bay is the largest yearly gathering of LEGO artists, enthusiasts, hobbyists, and fans in Northern California. There will also be games, contests, speakers, and workshops for convention attendees. LEGO hobbyist conventions like Bricks by the Bay bring together the LEGO community … Continue