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LEGO Star Wars: Small Scenes from a Big Galaxy Preview Images

July 28, 2015 / Allen "Tormentalous" Tran / 0 Comments

The official Star Wars website has given everyone a closer look into Vesa Lehtimäki’s newest book by DK Publishing, LEGO Star Wars: Small Scenes from a Big Galaxy. I’ve talked about it a little bit before but we now get to see some preview pages and what we can expect from the book. You can now pre-order the book on Amazon and it will be released on November 10th.

LEGO® Star Wars® sets and minifigures come to life in this beautiful photography book.

Created by Finnish photographer Vesa Lehtimäki using his son’s favorite toys, the book features painstaking recreations of classic movie moments and hilarious new takes on fan-favorite characters and themes. Informative captions give technical details for each scene, while anecdotes from Lehtimäki offer background insights to his creative process.

LEGO Star Wars Small Scenes from a Big Galaxy is a breathtaking new look at a timeless icon that allows fans to see their favorite minifigures from the classic saga in an exciting new way.

LEGO September 2015 Store Calendar Promos & Events

July 28, 2015 / Allen "Tormentalous" Tran / 0 Comments

The September 2015 LEGO Store Calendar is now available on the servers and let’s take a look at some of the promotions and events that will be happening during the month.

From September 1-20, you can get a FREE LEGO Creator Tractor (30284) with purchases of $50 or more.

From September 21-27, you can get a FREE LEGO Star Wars Collectible Poster with any LEGO Star Wars purchase. This poster will be featuring Episode II: Attack of the Clones.

Speaking of LEGO Star Wars, one thing that isn’t mentioned on the Sept 2015 LEGO Store Calendar is Force Friday on September 4th which is the official release of the LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens sets.

On September 1-2, the Monthly Mini Model Build event will feature a Diver. You can register for the event starting on August 4th.

There will be a new LEGO catalog available on September 8th.

From September 7-11, ask a Brick Specialist about the LEGO Ninjago Airjitzu sets and get a stamp for your LEGO Passport.

From September 12-13 at 10am, there will be a LEGO Friends building event to showcase the new Pop Star sets.

From September 16-30, LEGO VIP members get early access to the new LEGO holiday set. Rumors are that it will be the LEGO Creator Winter Toy Shop (10249).

LEGO Store July 2015 Monthly Mini Build Event Whale (40132) Review

July 27, 2015 / Allen "Tormentalous" Tran / 1 Comment

LEGO July 2015 Monthly Mini Build Whale (40132)

I’m a few weeks late but here is my short review of the July 2015 LEGO Monthly Mini Build, the Whale (40132). This month’s event was the first one after the new registration changes were implemented in June. You can no longer do walkups to have your child(ren) build but instead you register and get on the list to build at a specific time. If you miss your time, then your spot may be given away at the store’s discretion and there are no rainchecks. I heard from attendees that the signups were pretty crazy and times spots filled up very quickly, pretty similar to SDCC signups but on a smaller level.

The whale itself is the smallest for 2015 so far coming in at only 31 pieces. The build is pretty straightforward with no special techniques and extremely easy to create even for younger children. Although the set is only named a whale, the shape of it is similar to a humpback. On top of the whale, there is a simulation of watching coming out of their blowhole. The tail is able to move up and down on the hinge.

Again to attend these LEGO Monthly Mini Builds, you have to register online. At the time of this review, registration for August’s build, the Squirrel (40133), is probably filled up but you can try and sign up. I can’t guarantee that there will still be any spots open because these events are that are that popular. I believe registration for September’s build will be … Continue

LEGO Collectible Minifigures Series 14: Monsters (71010) Leaflet Image

July 27, 2015 / Allen "Tormentalous" Tran / 15 Comments

There have been small reveals here and there the past couple of months regarding a couple of the characters from the Series 14 LEGO Collectible Minifigures: Monsters (71010). Today, an anonymous reader has sent me an image of the official leaflet that will be in the Series 14 LEGO Collectible Minifigures: Monsters (71010) which shows off all 16 of them with their accessories including a couple of characters which we haven’t seen before. According to an Argos ad, Series 14 is scheduled to be released in September. Thanks to the anonymous emailer for the image.

1. Werewolf
2. Zombie Pirate
3. Crazy Scientist
4. Wacky Witch
5. Plant Monster
6. Fly Monster
7. Spectre
8. Zombie Cheerleader
9. Tiger Woman
10. Gargoyle
11. Skeleton Guy
12. Monster Rocker
13. Zombie Businessman
14. Banshee
15. Square Foot/Bigfoot
16. Spider Lady

LEGO: I Love That Minifigure Exclusive Zombie Skateboarder Revealed

July 27, 2015 / Allen "Tormentalous" Tran / 2 Comments

LEGO has revealed the exclusive Zombie Skateboarder minifigure that will be included in the upcoming DK book, LEGO: I Love That Minifigure. The minifigure is pretty much a combination of the Skater minifigure from the Series 1 Collectible Minifigures with a new zombie head and some tattered jeans.

The book itself will be available on October 6th but you can preorder it now on Amazon for almost half off the suggested retail price.

Have you ever wondered which LEGO® minifigure had the first double-sided head? Or which one was the first to have a printed torso or peg leg? Discover all the answers to these questions and more in DK’s I Love That Minifigure!

Meet more than 200 amazing LEGO minifigures and find out what makes each one special. With stunning images and informative annotations, this encyclopedia features the most unique minifigures in amazing detail — all accompanied by fascinating facts and trivia that bring them to life.

Perfect for LEGO fans and collectors of all ages, I Love That Minifigure! is the official guide to the rarest and most desirable minifigures, and also comes with its own exclusive minifigure.

Beautiful LEGO: Wild! Book Review

July 27, 2015 / Allen "Tormentalous" Tran / 2 Comments

In my next book review, I have Mike Doyle’s latest addition to his Beautiful LEGO series with Beautiful LEGO: Wild!. The book has 232 pages and retails for $24.95 and is scheduled to be released on September 25th. This book includes the latest curated collection of LEGO art showcasing work by artists in the LEGO community. If you remember, there was a call for entries back in February and people submitted their creations in hopes they would be chosen to be included in the book.

The cover of Beautiful LEGO: Wild! is made of the thicker cardboard that we’re used to by now and mainly features the Rainbow Lorikeet bt Gabriel Thomson. The back also has some smaller images highlighting some more builds that you can expect to see in the book. The inside flap gives a synopsis of what the book is about.

Scenes from nature spring to life in Mike Doyle’s latest curated collection of LEGO art, Beautiful LEGO: Wild! From botanical marvels to adorable critters—such as a sea otter family made from 3,500 LEGO pieces—every page is sure to delight the artist and naturalist in all of us.

Interviews with LEGO masters from around the world give you a glimpse into the inspiration behind these incredible works of art. Discover amazing landscapes, insects, mythical creatures, and more, all within the enchanting pages of Beautiful LEGO: Wild!

Like with Mike’s previous books, the chapters are separated into small chapters with the contributors section (index) at the end. Intermingled between the chapters are some … Continue

Upcoming LEGO Star Wars Hoth Echo Base Confirmed?

July 27, 2015 / Allen "Tormentalous" Tran / 2 Comments

To further speculate that LEGO will be releasing a new LEGO Star Wars Hoth Echo Base set in a few months, there’s a listing in Brickset’s database that may have just confirmed the set. There’s a direct-2-consumer set listed with set number 75098 which has a recommended retail price of $249.99. The dimensions of the box are also listed at 22.9 x 18.9 x 3.6 inches which is the same size as the Ewok Village (10236). That set had 1990 pieces so I’m thinking that the Hoth Echo Base will have around the same number of pieces.

If you haven’t watched the LEGO Star Wars mini movie that could be a teaser for the set, you can check it out over on the minisite. Thanks to Joseph for the heads up.