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Continuing with the coverage of the summer 2016 official images, we now have the ones for LEGO Elves via Amazon UK. This summer wave finally introduces the antagonist of the storyline with Ragana so it’s nice seeing her in a set.
We finally have some official images of a few of the summer 2016 LEGO Ninjago sets courtesy of Amazon UK. There are still a couple of the store exclusive sets that don’t have images yet so I’ll add those when they become available.
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Last month, LEGO officially announced the LEGO Disney Collectible Minifigures (71012) and a majority of the LEGO community as well as the rest of the world went bananas. They were rumored last year on April Fools Day but may people dispelled as just that since people can’t really trust anything said on that day. The rumor ended up to be true and here we are now.
Earlier this morning, LEGO announced the LEGO Technic Porsche 911 GT3 RS (42056) and now the designer video is also available. LEGO has also sent over an interview with the product designers.
… ContinueThe designers of the LEGO Technic Porsche 911 GT3 RS Andrew Woodman and Uwe Wabra are talking about their dream project – from the idea to the complete model.
What was the idea behind this project?
Andrew Woodman, Senior Design Manager, LEGO Technic:
As a lover of design and high-performance cars, it was a dream to make the Porsche 911 our first model. When we started to collect ideas for this new LEGO Technic model, we realized that we wanted to create more than just a great building experience. It should be all over special. We knew that we needed a partner with the perfect vehicle that was both highly desirable and a true icon. So we reached out to Porsche.How did the cooperation with Porsche run?
Andrew Woodman, Senior Design Manager, LEGO Technic:
The cooperation with Porsche was fantastic. The employees are incredibly passionate for the Porsche brand and showed huge interest in our LEGO Technic model.
From our very first meeting it was clear that Porsche shared the same passion for the vision of this concept and together we decided upon using the current 911 GT3 RS as the first vehicle in this LEGO Technic series.How much time did the whole process take and what were the particular development steps?
Andrew Woodman, Senior Design Manager, LEGO Technic:
The whole process
Yesterday LEGO did a teaser for LEGO Technic Porsche 911 GT3 RS (42056) and today they have officially announced the set. It has 2,704 pieces, retailing for $299.99 and it will be availale globally on June 1 at LEGO Brand Stores and on Shop@Home. Check out the press release and some more images of the set below.
… Continue42056 Porsche 911 GT3 RS
Ages 16+. 2,704 pieces.
US $299.99 – CA $349.99 – DE 299.99€ – UK £249.99 – DK 2599.00 DKK
*Euro pricing varies by country. Please visit shop.LEGO.com for regional pricing.Discover the iconic Porsche 911 GT3 RS!
Experience the iconic Porsche 911 GT3 RS with this authentic LEGO® Technic replica. Inside the box you’ll discover a special collector’s book chronicling the history of LEGO Technic and Porsche GT cars, together with 4 original-design rims bearing the RS emblem. The sets of elements are boxed, and the building sequence gives an insight into the real-life vehicle’s assembly process. The model features detailed, orange bodywork, red suspension springs, detailed headlights, taillights, brake calipers and rims with low-profile tires. The accessible cockpit features a detailed dashboard, working gearbox, steering wheel with gearshift paddles, racing seats and a glove compartment containing a unique serial number. Functions include opening doors and hood with storage compartment and suitcase, and an opening rear lid that houses a detailed flat 6 engine with moving pistons. This 1:8 scale model has been designed to provide an immersive and rewarding building experience.• Features authentically designed aerodynamic bodywork, adjustable rear spoiler, headlights and taillights, red
News has been fairly quiet lately but today LEGO has posted a teaser of the LEGO Technic Porsche 911 GT3 RS (42056) on their Facebook Page. If you look closely, you can kind of see that it is orange as rumored before. The caption also shows it coming in 911 hours. I’ve been told official release of it in the US is in 911 hours or in 37 days which is June 1 while the rest of the world is on August 1. As for pricing, the Porsche 911 GT3 RS (42056) will be €299 and £249 as stated at the London Toy Fair. Now the wait is on for June 1st.
Update: The Porsche 911 GT3 RS has been officially announced.
If you’re a fan of the LEGO building events at Toys R Us stores, mark your calendars. On Saturday, May 7 from 12-2pm, there will be a LEGO Star Wars Master Your Force event happening which includes a clue hunt and building an exclusive mini Millennium Falcon. Canadian residents will have their event on April 30. Thanks to Daniel for the heads up.
Visit your nearby Toys”R”Us and immerse yourself in a far-away Universe to awaken and master the force. Participate in clue hunt and build to take home your very own exclusive Mini LEGO® Star Wars™ Millennium Falcon™ (while supplies last).
For Club Members in US: Visit any US Toys“R”Us store on Saturday, May 7th between 12-2pm for a LEGO® Star Wars™ building event!
For Club Members in Canada: Visit any US Toys“R”Us store on Saturday, April 30th at 11am for a LEGO® Star Wars™ building event!
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