(1)Stein over on Eurobricks has revealed the new LEGO Seasonal Halloween Trick or Treat (40122) set. The set features a small vignette with a small black tree and a trick or treater. From first impressions, it doesn’t look as the Valentine’s Day Dinner (40120) or the Painting Easter Eggs (40121) sets but I’ll still try to pick it up nonetheless. It’ll be available at LEGO Stores and on Shop@Home in September for $9.99. They might even show up at LEGO Stores earlier so if you want one of these sets, you have to act fast because these little exclusive sets tend to sell out pretty quickly.
The Hobbit-Rivendell project by fishingtwister is the latest one to hit 10,000 supporters on LEGO Ideas. This project is a very elaborate MOC of the Elven city of Rivendell from The Hobbit/Lord of the Rings books/movies. It includes about 10 different buildings that you can display to your liking to recreate the scene. Note that the mountain in the background is not included in the project.
People collect LEGO for many reasons. Most people love to build the sets, others love creating MOCs. Many of us try to collect a certain theme whether it be Star Wars or Super Heroes, there’s always something out there for someone. While collecting sets, there might be some that many would consider the “Holy Grail” of LEGO sets.
So what constitutes as a “Grail?” It pretty much can be anything that one’s heart desires. It could be a set that someone has been on their radar for a long time. An obvious example that sticks out would be the UCS Millennium Falcon (10179) from 2007. However it doesn’t have to be a rare or an expensive set. It can also mean collecting every set that has been released for a certain theme. Grails doesn’t have a set definition and can change over time as it constantly evolves to our taste and personal opinions.
Identifying what a “Grail” is gets challenging when one attempts to apply a meaning to it. It could be defined by it’s rarity, for example, popular retired sets like the Cafe Corner and the Green Grocer modulars and the before-mentioned Millennium Falcon. For some, other items like Comic Con exclusives could also be considered due to their rarity. For me, my Grail was the Death Star (10188) but that was a few years ago when I got back into the hobby and have since purchased one. My Grail has now shifted to the ever-elusive UCS Millennium Falcon but it isn’t a high priority … Continue
Earlier today, I’ve received the press release for Issue 11 of Blocks magazine which will be available on Thursday, August 20. Check out the details of what Issue 11 will be about below.
The September issue of Blocks is with subscribers now and will be in UK shops on Thursday August 20. This month, the Scooby Doo gang are taking control, with plentiful reviews and an exclusive interview about the new sets.
Elsewhere, we test drive the Ferrari F40 in brick form, meet the guys behind The Brick Show, look at a rare case of some ‘non-LEGO’ LEGO, study the anatomy of Castles through the years, and find out more about the transition of Ninjago from brick to paper form.
What’s more, with an events section that transports you to amazing LEGO exhibitions from both Australia and the USA and plenty more features besides, Issue 11 of Blocks is jam-packed like no other.
To subscribe, find a local stockist or simply find out more just visit www.blocksmag.com
The Stay Puft Marshmallow Man is essentially a large scale build of Gozer’s physical manifestation which towers over buildings and minifigures. The model stands at 13 inches high and contains around 1800 pieces at its current state.
FamilyGamerTV has released a new LEGO Dimensions trailer featuring a Scooby-Doo retro-style cartoon. The trailer also shows off some of the gameplay from the Scooby-Doo Team Pack (71206) and scenes from other expansion packs.
For Scooby-Doo fans that want to customize their LEGO Dimensions experience, it was also announced that a Scooby-Doo Team Pack which includes LEGO Scooby-Doo and LEGO Shaggy minifigures, plus a LEGO Mystery Machine and LEGO Scooby Snack, will be available at the launch of the Starter Pack.
Scooby-Doo and Shaggy each have their own abilities and the Mystery Machine and Scooby Snack can be physically built and then rebuilt twice for a total of three different objects that do entirely different things in the digital game for massive variety. Either character can also unlock the Scooby-Doo Adventure World, an open-world environment which provides additional open world gameplay content separate from the game’s main story which allows players to explore iconic Scooby-Doo locations, race, solve puzzles, and more.
LEGO has officially revealed their latest seasonal Direct-to-Consumer set with the LEGO Creator Winter Village Winter Toy Shop (10249). You may be thinking, didn’t LEGO release a Winter Toy Shop before. The short answer is yes with set 10199 back in 2009. However, this version of the set is for fans who either missed out on the first one or are looking for an updated Toy Shop.
The new Winter Toy Shop (10249) will contain 898 pieces and retail for $79.99. Although it looks very similar to the old one, there are some new pieces including some printed sign pieces, minifigure faces, and so on.
The set will be available early for LEGO VIP members on September 16 and to the general public in October. Check out the full press release, images, and designer video below.
10249 Winter Toy Shop
Ages 12+. 898 pieces.
US $79.99 – CA $99.99 – DE 69.99€ – UK £59.99 – DK 599.00 DKK
*Euro pricing varies by country. Please visit shop.LEGO.com for regional pricing.
Enjoy the holiday season with the Winter Toy Shop!
Welcome to the Winter Toy Shop! The holiday season has arrived and the toymaker is busy finishing off his latest creations! Outside, children ski and snowboard, and a freshly built snowman sparkles in the light that shines from the toyshop tower. Help decorate the huge tree that stands at the center of the square, play with the curious kitten on the cozy wooden bench or join in with the carolers beneath the ornate streetlamp. This charming set
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and scenes from other expansion packs.
