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Earlier this week, we reported that the summer wave of various LEGO themes have started to show up at Toys R Us stores including the Arctic and Ultra Agents. If you’re at the store, there’s also a new polybag that have started to show up as well, the LEGO City Repair Lift (30229). It contains 40 pieces and goes for $3.49 each. The polybag isn’t that interesting but collectors will certainly be on the lookout for it.
If you’re a fan of LEGO Trains, then ME Models has something that might be of interest to you. They have a Kickstarter project going that is a fully functional model railway system that compliments the current LEGO Trains product line. ME Models is a company that produces custom LEGO building kits and specializes in houses, businesses, and various vehicles.
The project that they propose is a rail system that expands on the LEGO 9-volt system. They have created a fully functional rail system that is available in different lengths and curves that uses both metal and ABS materials.
The Kickstarter project has a $79,000 goal but it currently has 22 hours left with $64,000 already raised as of this writing. For the LEGO Train enthusiast, this is you chance to support something that expands on what LEGO currently has right now. Check out more details of the ME Models Railway System here.
Update: The goal has been reached but there is still 12 hours left so there are further incentives for pledging more:
… Continue$85,000 – For those of you who desire narrow gauge rail, we will be manufacturing 2×6 connectors and plates. These connectors and plates will allow you to expand upon the current narrow gauge offering.
$100,000 – If the project reaches the $100,000 level, ME Models will have the ability to produce a 45 degree cross in ABS plastic. A metal version, will soon follow. For those of you pledging $49 or more, you will receive the ABS version, estimated January 20.
Today is the 15th and the newest exclusive, the LEGO Creator Fairground Mixer (10244), is now available for VIP members at LEGO Brand Stores and on Shop@Home. Remember that you have to be logged in with your LEGO ID before you are able to order it. The Fairground Mixer will be available to the general public on June 1st along with many other summer sets.
… Continue10244 Fairground Mixer
Ages 16+ | 1,746 Pieces
US $149.99 – CA $179.99 – AU $199.99 – DE 129.99€ – UK £119.99 – DK 1,199.00 DKK
*Euro pricing varies by country. Please visit shop.LEGO.com for regional pricing.
Climb aboard the LEGO® Fairground Mixer and hold onto your hat!
Unfold the awesome Fairground Mixer, turn the crank and see it come to life! The fair has come to town and children and adults alike can’t wait to try the rides. Buy your ticket from the ticket booth and climb aboard the Mixer. Then try reaching the golden bell on the high striker or hit the target to plunge the dunk tank lady into the water. As evening falls, the swirling Mixer ride glows in the darkness, before being folded down onto its own trailer for transportation to the next town. This magical fairground is packed with wonderful details that will capture everyone’s imagination. Includes 12 minifigures: a juggling man on stilts, dunk tank lady, strong man challenger, ticket lady, truck driver/ride operator, 2 women, 2 girls, 2 boys and a queasy man who tried the mixer one too many times.
Enjoy
If you missed last week’s The Simpsons LEGO episode, Brick Like Me, Hulu now has the whole episode available for you to enjoy. The premise of the episode is:
Homer wakes up in a world where his family and everyone in Springfield are made of LEGO and must “put together” how he got there to get home.
Also see if you can find the “hidden” easter eggs throughout the episode.
There’s a new image on Hoth Bricks of the new LEGO Santa’s Workshop (10245). We mentioned this set last month in a post of sets that will be released in the next few months. This new addition is the latest set in the very popular Winter Village series. As mentioned before, there will be six minifigures: Santa, Mrs. Claus, and four elves and also shown in the image are also five brick built reindeer. The set will most likely be available in October like previous Winter Village sets and official images will be a few weeks before the release.
Update: Ed over on Brickpicker states that the set will retail for about $69.95. Price is subject to change but it will probably be $69.99.
For those who can’t wait to watch The LEGO Movie again, you’ll be glad to know that it will be available next Tuesday, May 20 on Amazon Instant Video
To celebrate The LEGO Movie coming out next month, LEGO artist Sean Kenney has created a mosaic of the Everything is Awesome edition box. The mosaic will be displayed for Warner Brothers at a movie screening next Tuesday at Angel Stadium. Sean’s mosaic has 15,872 LEGO elements and measures 40″ x 58.” Check out more images of Sean’s masterpiece on his site.
A couple of days ago, Alice Finch on the BrickLink forums discussed her experience at Philly Brick Fest. A few others of the BrickLink team also attended PBF including Eunice, Alex, as well as founder of gaming company Nexon and new owner of BrickLink, Jung-Ju “Jay” Kim. During the event, the first BrickLink Building Challenge was held for AFOLs where they had to build something from prepackaged bags of miscellaneous parts. Carter Baldwin’s bird was the winner of the competition and the model will be submitted into the new BrickLink MOC Shop. Second place went to Lucas Robinson for his starfighter and Andrew Nickerson got third place for his spaceship. Check out the final creations from all the participants below.
In another post, Alice announced the first official Seed Part Challenge to the public. The part that has to be used in the build is a medium azure mudguard #50745. Below are the rules for the challenge and there are some very good prizes up for grabs.
… ContinueRules for submission:
• Creatively feature 1 or more of the seed parts in a unique, appropriate model of 250 parts or less
• Submissions can be made on moc.bricklink.com the first week of July and will need to include at least one clear photograph of the model. (More details on the submission process once the site is up.)
• It is recommended to not use extremely rare or expensive parts, as the winner of the challenge will be invited to submit their model to the MOC
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