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LEGO Ideas Ghostbusters Ecto-1 (21108) Review

When the Ghostbusters 30th Anniversary project by Brent Waller was announced that it will be the next official LEGO Ideas (formerly CUUSOO) set, my mouth literally dropped. Although the firehouse headquarters wouldn’t be included, it was still cool knowing that we would still get the Ecto-1 (21108). The set is now available at LEGO Brand Stores as well as on Shop@Home and it retails for $49.99 with 508 pieces. The set is the first product released under the “LEGO Ideas” name. The box contains six unnumbered bags and one thick instruction booklet.

LEGO Ideas Ghostbusters Ecto-1 (21108) LEGO Ideas Ghostbusters Ecto-1 (21108)
LEGO Ideas Ghostbusters Ecto-1 (21108) LEGO Ideas Ghostbusters Ecto-1 (21108)

Box

The front of the box shows the four Ghostbusters minifigures and the Ecto-1 in front of a very cool blue and green smoke effect that is similar to what Brent had in his proposed project. On the bottom right corner, it shows the LEGO Ideas logo and shows that the Ecto-1 is #006 in the product line, continuing from the CUUSOO products. The box lining has some black and yellow stripes much like the top of the ghost trap.

The back of the box shows a very cool action image of Ray, Peter, and Winston crossing the streams from their proton guns while Egon looks on from the side. On the right side, there are a couple of more images inside a film strip of the Ecto-1 showing the removable top of the car and one frame showing the 30th Anniversary of the first Ghostbusters movie. In another frame, it shows Egon saying the famous catchphrase, “Who you gonna call?” and you’ll … Continue

Plastic Man Revealed for LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham

LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham - Plastic Man

TT Games has revealed one of the new characters that will be in the lineup for LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham, Plastic Man. He has the ability to stretch and contort his body into any position. It would be easy to guess that his in-game ability would be similar to Mr. Fantastic’s from LEGO Marvel Super Heroes. With E3 coming next week, I wouldn’t be surprised it TT Games will be regularly revealing characters everyday.

LEGO Store June 2014 Mini Monthly Build Event & Jet Ski Review

LEGO June 2014 Monthly Mini Build

Today was the June 2014 Mini Monthly Build at my local LEGO Brand Store and this month’s build was the Jet Ski (40099). Before the event started, due to the increasing popularity at my store, there was a new strategy implemented to reduce the overcrowding. Instead of kids lining up and waiting their turn to build the set inside the store, they were given a time slot and can do whatever until their specified time has arrived. This new strategy seemed to go pretty smoothly as there was not a whole line of people waiting outside for their turn to build which meant less crowding. Also while at the event, I met a couple of younger fans who requested to take a picture with me (that’s a first). It was unexpected but it was also a pretty cool experience as well.

On to the Jet Ski itself. It’s a simple 33 piece set with no real special pieces or techniques to build it. It was a straightforward build and it comes together quite well at the end. The JetSki can also fit a minifigure which is an interesting trend for this year’s mini builds. The Helicopter (40097) from April could also fit a minifigure as well.

Overall, the Jet Ski is a nice addition to the mini monthly build event. Next month’s build is a beach with a generic white surfboard! The surfboard alone will be one of the cooler parts included in the set.

LEGO June 2014 Monthly Mini Build - Jetski (40099)

LEGO June 2014 Monthly Mini Build - Jetski (40099)

LEGO June 2014 Monthly Mini Build - Jetski (40099)

LEGO June 2014 Monthly Mini Build - Jetski (40099)

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LEGO Officially Reveals LEGO Creator MINI Cooper MK VII (10242)

LEGO Creator MINI Cooper MK VII (10242)

LEGO has officially announced their latest direct-to-consumer product, the LEGO Creator MINI Cooper MK VII (10242). The set consists of 1,077 pieces and will be available in August 2014 for $99.99. The MINI Cooper will be available for early VIP access from July 18-31. Check out the high-resolution images below as well as the official press release and the designer video. There are also a couple of videos from FBTB in which Tongal has teamed up with LEGO to promote the MINI Cooper MK VII.

10242 MINI Cooper

Ages 16+. 1,077 pieces.

Take this MINI Cooper for a nostalgic drive down memory lane!

US $99.99 – CA $119.99 – AU $149.99 – DE 89.99€ – UK £74.99 – DK 799.00 DKK
*Euro pricing varies by country. Please visit shop.LEGO.com for regional pricing.

Experience the iconic MINI Cooper first hand, with its classic lines, detailed interior and fun picnic theme.

Take the iconic MINI Cooper for a drive! This beautifully crafted LEGO® brick replica of the classic MINI Cooper Mk VII is full of authentic details, from the classic green and white color scheme with white wing mirrors and racing stripes, to the opening doors, hood and trunk, sporty fog lights, detailed engine and separate spare tire compartment. You can even remove the roof to access a tan colored interior with patterned seats, veneer-style dashboard, turning steering wheel, and moving gearshift and handbrake. And of course, no MINI Cooper would be complete without a picnic basket and blanket, the perfect accessories for a cozy day in the

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GameStop LEGO Day Sale This Saturday

Gamestop LEGO Day Sale

GameStop will be having a one day only sale on Saturday, June 7th filled with giveaways and savings on various LEGO video games.

Giveaways

  • You can get a FREE GameStop poster when you pre-order LEGO Ninjago Nindroids or LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham.
  • They have restocked (leftover) a couple of exclusive LEGO minifigures to give away with any LEGO video game purchase. These minifigures are the Western Emmet (50002204) and Good Morning Bilbo Baggins (5002130).
  • You can get a FREE Chima Card for iOS app with any LEGO purchase.
  • The last giveaway is a FREE super Pack DLC with a purchase of LEGO Marvel Super Heroes.

Savings

  • There is a 2 for $29.99 when you buy any 2 LEGO games priced at $19.99 each.
  • Save $10 on LEGO The Hobbit, LEGO Marvel Super Heroes, and The LEGO Movie video game.
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LEGO Ideas Winter 2014 Results Revealed

The LEGO Ideas Winter 2014 results have been revealed on the LEGO Ideas blog. Just as we predicted, the Female Minifigure Set by Ellen Kooijman (Alatariel) will indeed be the next official LEGO Ideas set and the set will be named “Research Institute.” Although the final design is still being worked out, we do know the set number will be 21110 and will most likely retail for $19.95. It has a projected release of August 2014 which is on or around the same time as the Exo Suit (21109).

All the other projects in the Winter 2014 Review Stage will not be produced which includes Sherlock, Macross VF-1 Valkyrie, Legend of Zelda: Iron Knuckle Encounter, Japanese Old Style Architecture, The Adventure Time Project, and the BTTF – UCS DeLorean Time Machine.

The first LEGO Review Stage of 2014 is currently being reviewed and the results will be available late summer/early fall. The projects that are in review are LEGO Bird Project, Modular Apple Store, BTTF – Jules Verne Train, Doctor Who, Big Bang Theory, and Doctor Who and Companions.

What are your thoughts of the Research Institute being the next official set? We’ve already had a few positive comments for it on our Facebook Page. Sound off in the comments below.

Cosmos LEGO Themed T-Shirt on TeeFury This Weekend

TeeFury LEGO Cosmos T-Shirt

Whether you are a fan of Carl Sagan’s Cosmos: A Personal Voyage or Neil deGrasse Tyson’s new follow-up show, Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey, you’ll be glad to hear that TeeFury will be having a Cosmos themed t-shirt for sale on Sunday, June 8th. The shirt features Carl Sagan and Neil deGrasse Tyson as LEGO minifigures with the classic LEGO Space logo in the background. The shirt is called “We Are Star Stuff” and is designed by pacalin.

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