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Sariel is back at it with another LEGO build that I very much enjoy looking at because it’s based on one of my favorite manga series/anime, AKIRA. As you can see, the build is Shotaro Kaneda’s iconic motorcycle which features custom stickers as well as drive and steering controls via Power Functions. You just have to see it in action below to try and get a glimpse of how cool Sariel’s version is.
If you’re a polybag hunter, it’s time to keep your eye our for the LEGO Star Wars TIE Advanced Prototype (30275) polybag at your local Toys R Us stores soon. This polybag was first reported being seen at a Canadian Toys R Us and now it has been listed on the US website for $3.99 each so we can assume that the polybag will be in stores here soon. Employees can enter the item number 238677 if you can’t find it at the LEGO section.
The TIE Advanced Prototype (30275) contains 47 pieces and is pretty much a smaller version of the 75082
**Via neoape**
It’s another month and another LEGO Store Monthly Mini Build event has gone by. For May 2015, we have a Koala (40130) which has a very similar building style as the LEGO Seasonal Valentine’s Day Teddy Bear (40085) and Easter Bunny (40086) just to name a few. Since this is a mini build, it only has 65 pieces which is about half the size of the other creatures.
Overall, the Koala (40130) is a nice little build for May and it goes great with the Seasonal characters from last year if you managed to pick them up. Next month’s Mini Build will be a Parrot and it’ll be the last one using the current system of waiting in line during the day of the event. If you saw my earlier post today, there will be some changes coming to LEGO Monthly Mini Build Program where you have to register online to reserve your spot to be able to participate. That means no more lining up during the day of the event. You can read more about the changes in the … Continue
If you haven’t been to the LEGO Monthly Mini Build events for a while, there’s a new change coming in July that you may want to know about. Normally, kids and their families usually line up for the event. Starting in July, parents are now required to register to participate in the Monthly Mini Builds and if you line up the day of the event without registering, you won’t be able to get one. No rainchecks are allowed either. This change is probably to reduce the traffic at the LEGO Stores. Below is what the flyer that LEGO Store employees have started to hand out today says regarding the upcoming change.
Introducing the NEW Online Registration Program for the LEGO Store Monthly Mini Model Build!”
Starting in July, you will be able to reserve your Mini Model Before you visit the LEGO Store!
What does this mean?
- No more waiting in line!
- Reserve your mini model build before your arrival!
- Improved LEGO building experience!
- Plan your mini model build according to YOUR schedule!
To register visit http://shop.lego.com/en-US/minibuild-registration July registration open 9am EST, June 1st – 11:59pm EST, July 6th.
In order to participate, guests must be between the ages of 6-14. All guests will be expected to complete the build in the store. Registration is on a first come first serve basis. Stores will no longer accept walk ups on the night of the event.
You may have already watched this but yesterday, many LEGO fans saw something Wired did to the now retired LEGO Star Wars Super Star Destroyer (10221) to celebrate Star Wars Day. If you haven’t seen the video yet, you can experience it below. I think Sir Alec Guinness said it best as Obi-Wan Kenobi, “There was great disturbance in the Force. as if millions of voices suddenly cried out in terror.”
Since Star Wars fans are celebrating May the 4th worldwide today, we have a fairly new minifigure to review, the White Boba Fett from the LEGO Star Wars Character Encyclopedia: Updated and Expanded
The White Boba Fett minifigure itself is highly detailed with printing that is very accurate to McQuarrie’s concept design in all aspects from the helmet with the red triangle above the visor, to the torso and the legs which also has a pouch printing. There are also some accessories included with him such as the antenna for the helmet and a white jetpack.
Overall, the White Boba Fett is a great addition to any collection. He’s a very popular character in the Star Wars Universe and it’s a nice update to the 2010 version. Again, this White Boba Fett is only available with the purchase of the LEGO Star Wars Character Encyclopedia: Updated and Expanded
For those who have been wondering when LEGO will be releasing the free collectible LEGO Star Wars posters, they have announced the dates that each one will be available. For Episode IV: A New Hope, it is currently available during the May the 4th weekend until Monday, May 4 with any LEGO Star Wars purchase. For the rest of the posters up until October, you will only have a week to get each one.
Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back – June 22-28
Episode VI: Return of the Jedi – July 20-26
Episode I: The Phantom Menace – August 24-30
Episode II: Attack of the Clones – September 21-27
Episode III: Revenge of the Sith – October 26-November 1
Each of the posters will be added automatically to your shopping cart with qualifying purchases. They will also be available at LEGO Stores as well. The only downside of the posters is that they already come folded up so you won’t have any pristine ones unless you managed to get them during Star Wars Celebration last month.
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