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Blocks Magazine Issue 13 Preview

October 21, 2015 / Allen "Tormentalous" Tran / 4 Comments

The folks over at Blocks has sent over details of Issue 13 of the magazine. Check out the details below.

This month the LEGO force really does awaken, with reviews of the new and hotly-anticipated new Star Wars sets. That’s not all for most fans’ favourite theme though, as Issue 13 also includes a mammoth special feature where we look at our top 50 Star Wars LEGO moments, from sets to MOCs, brickfilms, photography and much more.

Elsewhere, we celebrate the upcoming release of Spectre with some exclusive James Bond-themed creations built exclusively for Blocks, take a look at The Walking Dead in LEGO form, investigate Minecraft, LEGO train building and Ma.Ktoberfest.

There’s much more besides, all topped off with an exclusive reveal feature of Brick To The Past’s stunning 2015 historic collaborative LEGO build – ‘The Wall.’ Get your copy on Thursday in the UK, and why not subscribe to get future copies early as well as monthly free prize draws? See www.blocksmag.com for more details.

LEGO Ninjago 2016 Set Descriptions

October 20, 2015 / Allen "Tormentalous" Tran / 1 Comment

I had thought about skipping this post but a number of reader have messaged me wanting the details of the LEGO Ninjago Winter 2016 sets. Toys R Us Canada has posted a few of the sets online including the descriptions. As mentioned before, season six will revolve around Ninjas and Pirates which is evident in the details below.

Cole’s Dragon (70599)

Face-off against sky pirate Bucko with Ninja warrior Cole’s Dragon, featuring a posable neck, wings and legs. Free the trapped Zane’ element from the special Djinn blade and ride away victorious! Includes 2 minifigures: Cole and Bucko.

Includes 2 minifigures: Cole and Bucko.
Cole’s Dragon features a posable neck, wings and legs, golden details and LEGO elements in Cole’s characteristic black and brown colours.
Weapons include a transparent Djinn Blade with trapped Zane’ element and Bucko’s pirate sword.
Recreate and role-play epic scenes from the NINJAGO: Masters of Spinjitzu TV show.
Cole’s Dragon measures over 2″ (7cm) high, 7″ (18cm) long and 7″ (18cm) wide.

Ninja Bike Chase (70600)

Set off in pursuit of sky pirate Sqiffy’s flyer with Kai and Nya’s bikes. Kai’s bike features fold-out cutting’ golden Ninja blades and hidden cannons/boosters, while Nya’s bike is equipped with an adjustable elemental water cannon to target the flyer. Evade the flyer’s bombs and battle to free the trapped Cole’ element from the special Djinn blade. Includes 3 minifigures with assorted weapons: Kai, Nya and Sqiffy.

Includes 3 minifigures with assorted weapons: Kai, Nya and Sqiffy.
Kai’s bike features big wheels with rubber tires, fold-out

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The Martian LEGO T-Shirt on TeeFury

October 20, 2015 / Allen "Tormentalous" Tran / 0 Comments

Teefury has a new LEGO t-shirt today that is based on Matt Damon’s latest movie, The Martian. The shirt shows an astronaut growing some crops on what appears to be on Mars which had a similar scene in the movie. The shirt starts at $11 and comes in black, brown, and navy. There about 10 hours left to purchase the shirt if you want one.

LEGO Releases Official Statement Regarding WALL·E (21303)

October 19, 2015 / Allen "Tormentalous" Tran / 0 Comments

LEGO has finally posted an official statement regarding the head swivel issue for the WALL·E (21303) set on the LEGO Ideas blog. It’s pretty much the same thing that was said on a customer’s email that I reported on yesterday. The only difference is that they’ve updated the stock availability to it being shipped in 30 days.

If you’ve already purchased WALL·E, contact Customer Service to get the updated parts when they’re available.

Star Wars: The Force Awakens Theatrical Poster Recreated in LEGO

October 19, 2015 / Allen "Tormentalous" Tran / 0 Comments

Yesterday, Star Wars revealed the official poster for The Force Awakens and it didn’t take very long for someone to recreate it in LEGO. This has been making the rounds today on social media but Macro LEGO Universe has pretty much spot on made the official poster using LEGO minifigures.

LEGO Ghostbusters Firehouse Headquarters (75827) Set Description

October 19, 2015 / Allen "Tormentalous" Tran / 16 Comments

It looks like Toys R Us Canada has starting listing more information about 2016 LEGO Sets as they have posted the set description for the LEGO Ghostbusters Firehouse Headquarters (75827). This pretty much confirms the rumor of this particular set. Important things to note is that it will retail for $399.99 CAD and contains a whopping 9 minifigures including Peter Venkman, Raymond Stantz, Egon Spengler, Winston Zeddemore, Janine Melnitz, Dana Barrett, Louis Tully, Library Ghost and Zombie Driver.

Also note that the image above is not the official set as it is based on Brent Waller’s LEGO CUUSOO project.

Recreate iconic Ghostbusters scenes with the 2-story Firehouse Headquarters, featuring laboratory, living quarters, containment unit and much more. Capture the ghosts with the proton packs and restore order, or solve other supernatural cases! Includes 9 minifigures: Peter Venkman, Raymond Stantz, Egon Spengler, Winston Zeddemore, Janine Melnitz, Dana Barrett, Louis Tully, Library Ghost and Zombie Driver.

Includes 9 minifigures: Peter Venkman, Raymond Stantz, Egon Spengler, Winston Zeddemore, Janine Melnitz, Dana Barrett, Louis Tully, Zombie Driver and Library Ghost. Also comes with Slimer, Pink Ghost and Blue Ghost.

Slide the Ghostbusters heroes down the fire pole into action. Chase the ghosts and secure them in the containment unit.

Turn the librarian old lady into a scary ghost with the double-sided face and extra wig! Run tests on Louis in the lab to see if he’s possessed!

Suspend ghosts around the building’s exterior with attachable transparent arms. Dodge the slime oozing up through cracks in the pavement.

Measures over 14″

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LEGO Star Wars 2016 Set Descriptions

October 18, 2015 / Allen "Tormentalous" Tran / 2 Comments

Toys R Us Canada has listed set descriptions of some of the 2016 LEGO Star Wars sets. These are just a few of the sets that are scheduled to be released in the beginning of the year. I’ll update this list as soon as more have been listed online. Thanks to Steve for emailing in about it.

The Ghost (75127)

Launch into the fantastic world of collectible LEGO Microfighters with this miniaturized version of Hera Syndulla’s personal starship, The Ghost, featuring a stud shooter with extra ammo and space to sit the included Hera minifigure with blaster pistol.

Includes a Hera Syndulla minifigure.
Features big engines, stud shooter and an open cockpit with space for a minifigure to sit.
Fire the stud shooter to see off the enemy.
Includes a blaster pistol and extra stud shooter ammo. Match up with the 75128 TIE Advanced Prototype microfighter for space-themed duels.
Measures over 1″ (4cm) high, 3″ (10cm) long and 3″ (9cm) wide.

Galactic Empire Battle Pack (75134)

Take the fight to the rebels with the Galactic Empire Battle Pack, featuring a mini battle station with control console, dual stud blaster station and a detachable spring-loaded shooter, plus 3 Imperial Stormtroopers and an Imperial Technician minifigure, each with a stud blaster.

Includes 4 minifigures: 3 Imperial Stormtroopers and an Imperial Technician
Features a control console, dual stud blaster station and a detachable spring-loaded shooter.
Detach the spring-loaded shooter to expand the battle play.
Includes 4 stud blasters and extra ammo. Accessory elements include 2 jetpacks and 3 Imperial

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