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LEGO Star Wars SDCC 2015 Dagobah Mini-Build Building Instructions

July 15, 2015 / Allen "Tormentalous" Tran / 5 Comments

You guys wanted it and here it is. On the third day of San Diego Comic Con 2015, LEGO had on sale for ticketed attendees the LEGO Star Wars Dagobah Mini-Build set. I’ve opened up the set and have provided readers with the building instructions for the set.

For this set, there are a few rare pieces like the tan satellite dish 4617765, the 2x2w bow 6055868, the dark tan jumper plate 6092591, the dark tan round plate 6038461, and the olive green 1×1 plate 6058245. Also, the gray frog has been in a few sets but it’s mostly been used in the modular sets so they could be fairly rare too. Finally, the complete R2-D2 minifigure has only been in two sets, the Jedi Interceptor (75038) and the Sandcrawler (75059).

Head over to my Flickr album to see all the building steps for the Dagobah Mini-Build in an organized fashion or you can download the PDF I’ve also provided to use at your leisure.

I hope you guys have enjoyed these building instructions for the SDCC 2015 exclusive sets. As I’ve been telling readers, I feel that these builds should be enjoyed by as much people as possible and this is a way for me to give back to the LEGO community.

LEGO Marvel Super Heroes Winter Soldier (5002943) Giveaway Winner Announced

July 15, 2015 / Allen "Tormentalous" Tran / 0 Comments

A few weeks ago, I ran a contest to give away a LEGO Marvel Super Heroes Winter Soldier (5002943) minifigure polybag. The contest is now over and there was a total of 3,090 entries. The winner was randomly chosen by Random.org and the winner is:

Trisha C.

I’ve emailed the contest winner and they have 3 days to reply with their information and if I don’t receive it in time, I’ll have to reroll the winner.

If you didn’t win, don’t worry. I’ll be having another contest soon for something that many LEGO fans would be interested in. Here’s a hint, it involves San Diego Comic Con. Stay tuned in the next few days as I try to catch up on posts from SDCC.

LEGO Creator Ferrari F40 (10248) Available Today for VIPs

July 15, 2015 / Allen "Tormentalous" Tran / 0 Comments

If you are a LEGO VIP member, you can now purchase the new LEGO Creator Ferrari F40 (10248) on Shop@Home as well as at LEGO Brand Stores. The set has 1,158 pieces and for some reason, the retail price has jumped up to $99.99 instead of $89.99 when it was first announced. If you aren’t a VIP member, you will be able to purchase the set on August 1st. I’ve already done a review of the set and if you want to see my opinions of the F40, head over to my previous post.

Build your very own Ferrari F40!

Experience the iconic Ferrari F40 firsthand, with sleek aerodynamic lines, vented, hinged rear hatch, opening doors and detailed interior.

Get up close to one of the world’s greatest supercars—the Ferrari F40! This awesome LEGO® Creator Expert replica of the iconic sports car with its sleek aerodynamic lines, distinctive rear spoiler and racing-red bodywork is packed with authentic brick-built details, including pop-up headlights, side air intakes and a vented rear hatch that opens to reveal a twin-turbocharged, 90-degree V8 engine! Open the doors and you’ll discover complete authenticity, right down to the crafted cabled door handles, steering wheel with Ferrari logo and 2 red racing seats, while under the hood you’ll find a luggage compartment and tools. A special windscreen element with printed A-pillars and custom-made, molded rim inserts with sturdy, road-gripping tires add the final touches to this intricately designed model, a must-have for all Ferrari fans!

Features an array of brick-built details, including

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LEGO Star Wars Death Star (10188) Listed as Sold Out on Shop@Home

July 14, 2015 / Allen "Tormentalous" Tran / 8 Comments

Well it looks like the time is finally here. The iconic LEGO Star Wars Death Star (10188) has finally been listed as “Sold Out” on Shop@Home. The status was changed from “Call to check product availability” just yesterday so it may seem that the set will be finally retiring after 7 long years on the market. You can still pick up the Death Star Amazon at retail price and some LEGO Brand Stores may still have some left. I did hear from a source that the Death Star will be gone by the end of the year and it looks like it may be happening sooner than we think. If you have been holding off on picking it up, I suggest you drop what you’re doing and go get it.

There was a rumor earlier this year that a new Death Star set would be coming out in 2016 to replace the current one. With the news of set 10188 listed as sold out on Shop@Home combined with the rumor, it’s possible that we will actually be seeing a new one next year.

LEGO Dimensions Doctor Who Level Pack (71204) TARDIS Builds Plus Pre-Order Available

July 14, 2015 / Allen "Tormentalous" Tran / 5 Comments

LEGO Dimensions has revealed the different ways the TARDIS can be rebuilt into for the LEGO Dimensions Doctor Who Level Pack (71204). You have the standard TARDIS but it can also be rebuilt into a Laser-Pulse TARDIS as well as the Energy-Burst TARDIS.

Also included in the Doctor Who Level Pack (71204) is the 12th Doctor minifigure who you can play as in the game and if you die, you can play as all of the previous incarnations of the Doctor. Finally, K-9 will also be a playable character.

You can now pre-order the Doctor Who Level Pack (71204) on Amazon it states that it will be available on September 27 but I’ve also heard reports of it being available on November 3 so I’m not sure which date is correct.

No Starch Press The LEGO Architect by Tom Alphin

July 14, 2015 / Allen "Tormentalous" Tran / 1 Comment

Our friends over at No Starch Press has sent out a press release regarding a new book that you may be interested about called The LEGO Architect. The book is written by Tom Alphin and you’ve probably seen his work before in the LEGO community. Check out the press release below or head over to No Starch Press to pre-order the book that includes a coupon code for 30% off. You can also pre-order the book on Amazon.

The LEGO Architect

Explore the world of architecture through LEGO

San Francisco, CA (July 14, 2015) — It’s one of life’s certainties: when you give curious kids LEGO bricks, they’ll build little LEGO houses.
But talented LEGO artists from around the world have taken the art of house building to new heights, and the results are sensational. The LEGO Architect (No Starch Press, $24.95, 192 pp., September 2015), a new coffee-table book from San Francisco-based No Starch Press, showcases art deco skyscrapers, neoclassical federal buildings, postmodern office complexes, and sleek modern homes—all built with thousands of plastic LEGO bricks by a community of remarkably patient and visionary artists.

According to Tom Alphin, author of The LEGO Architect, “The official LEGO Architecture sets are bestsellers because they allow people to experience architecture hands-on, by recreating famous buildings. My book runs with this idea, but with the broader goal of exploring many influential architectural styles.”

In The LEGO Architect, readers learn about the history of seven unique architectural styles and follow step-by-step instructions to build twelve LEGO models.

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LEGO Ideas Lothlorien Achieves 10,000 Supporters

July 14, 2015 / Allen "Tormentalous" Tran / 6 Comments

The latest project to hit 10,000 supporters on LEGO Ideas is Rakrondewl’s Lothlorien. This project is based on the Lord of the Rings house of Celebor and Galadriel as seen in the movie. There are a couple of play features that are included such as a minifigure catapult, flick-fire missiles, and detachable sections. The characters that are suggested include Galadriel, Celebor, Frodo Baggins, Aragorn, Legolas, and Boromir.

Lothlorien now joins the Brick-Built Adventure Time Figures, the Caterham Super Seven, and the Modular Library as the projects to reach the Second 2015 Review Stage.