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Brick by Brick by David Robertson Book Review

August 17, 2013 / Allen "Tormentalous" Tran / 0 Comments

Recently, I was sent a copy of a new LEGO book called Brick by Brick: How LEGO Rewrote the Rules of Innovation and Conquered the Global Toy Industry written by David C. Robertson with Bill Breen. Robertson was a Business Professor at the International Institute for Management Development in Lausanne, Switzerland and was given the privilege to interview LEGO’s management team. Breen has co-authored and published many other business management books including this one. The book is published by Crown Business and has 320 pages.

Brick by Brick: How LEGO Rewrote the Rules of Innovation and Conquered the Global Toy Industry by David Robertson

Red Clay Consolidated School District LEGO Tower Fest

August 17, 2013 / Allen "Tormentalous" Tran / 0 Comments

Last month, we reported that the Red Clay Consolidated School District in Wilmington, DE will be trying to set a Guinness World Record for the tallest LEGO tower. As of Thursday, construction has already started and the tower was at about 40 feet. The completion of the tower will be held on Monday, August 19th at 5pm during “LEGO Tower Fest” at John Dickinson High School. Tower Fest runs from 5pm to 8pm and will have many games and activities for kids and their families. Our buddies over at Your Creative Friends will be there to cover the event as well so if you’re attending, drop by and say hi.

**Via Delaware Way**

LEGO CUUSOO Jurassic Park: Triceratops Encounter

August 16, 2013 / Allen "Tormentalous" Tran / 1 Comment

The BrickQueen is back with another Jurassic Park project on LEGO CUUSOO. If you remember from yesterday, I did a post on her other JP project, the Jungle Explorer T-Rex Encounter which is quickly gaining supporters. Today, she has posted the Jurassic Park: Triceratops Encounter.

The set features the triceratops, a jeep, and the Dr. Alan Grant and Dr. Ellie Sattler minifigures. The triceratops in the project represents the dinosaur that got sick when it accidentally ate the poisonous West Indian Lilac berries.

The jeep is a replica of of JP 14 Jeep Wrangler Sahara. It is a gas-powered jeep that Dr. Gerry Harding uses to drive Ellie back to the visitor’s center. The jeep features a winch cable and a spare tire on a opening door and seats four minifigures.

If you like Jurassic Park, there’s no reason not to like this project as well.

LEGO Minifigures MMO Countdown

August 16, 2013 / Allen "Tormentalous" Tran / 1 Comment

Last year, we reported that LEGO has teamed up with Norwegian game developer, Funcom to create a new massive multiplayer online game that will be based on the LEGO Collectible Minifigures line. Funcom has a countdown going for the LEGO Minifigures on their page and in 12 days, they will be releasing more details of the game. You can subscribe to their email list and be notified when more information is available.

LEGO Minifigures will be the second MMO game that LEGO releases with the first being the popular but failed LEGO Universe MMO and will be available for PC and Mac sometime in 2014. Players will be able to use a wide range of minifigures from the Collectible Minifigures line and each character will have their own set of abilities. Players take part in quests and PvP battles to unlock power bricks to increase their minifigure’s abilities. Looking at some of the screenshots below, the game looks like it will bring back some of LEGO Universe. In addition to playing on PCs, the game will have the ability to tie-in with mobile devices including Android, iOS, and Windows Mobile. We’ll do another post when details emerge from Funcom in a few weeks.

Update: Details have been revealed.

LEGO Creator Expert Sydney Opera House (10234) Now Available For VIPs

August 15, 2013 / Allen "Tormentalous" Tran / 0 Comments

Along with the Ewok Village (10236), LEGO VIP members can also purchase the LEGO Creator Expert Sydney Opera House (10234) early from Shop@Home. The set retails for $319.99 and contains 2989 pieces. If you order today, you can get the Mini Mech (30230) polybag and free shipping. Make sure you’re logged in with your LEGO ID or else you will be redirected back to the homepage.

Recreate one of the most iconic buildings in the world!

Recreate one of the 20th century’s most distinctive buildings with the Sydney Opera House™ model. Build the unmistakable shell roofline, waterfront forecourt and more with this authentic representation of Australia’s most iconic building. Employ a variety of new and advanced building techniques to recreate the complex forms, angled walls and subtle detailing of the real thing! Collect lots of dark tan LEGO® bricks including the rare 1x1x2/3 stud and 1x2x2/3 stud slopes, as well as a 48×48 stud baseplate in blue for the very first time!

• Features advanced building techniques for complex forms, angled walls and subtle detailing
• Includes hard-to-find dark tan LEGO® bricks, tiles and sloped bricks
• Sturdy construction allows the model to be handled and moved
• Build this model of a UNESCO World Heritage Site!
• Collect the 48×48 stud baseplate, available in blue for the very first time
• Recreate Australia’s architectural masterpiece!
• Measures over 11″ (28cm) high, 25″ (63cm) wide and 15″ (38cm) deep

LEGO Star Wars Ewok Village (10236) Now Available For VIPs

August 15, 2013 / Allen "Tormentalous" Tran / 0 Comments

If you’re a LEGO VIP member, you can now purchase the LEGO Star Wars Ewok Village (10236) on Shop@Home ahead of the official release date of the set. It contains 1990 pieces and goes for $249.99. This is for those who can’t wait to get the set. If you wait until September, you can get some nice promotions including the Mini Volkswagen T1 Camper Van (40079) and the Clone Trooper Lieutenant (5001709). If you do get this now, you can get free shipping and the Mini Mech (30230) polybag. You’ll have to be logged in with your LEGO ID to see the item or else you’ll be redirected back to the homepage.

Recreate classic scenes at the Ewok Village!

Travel to Endor™ and visit the treetop home of the Ewoks. Just like in Star Wars™: Episode VI Return of the Jedi, this recreation of the Ewoks’ forest dwelling is packed with cool functions, including the tree-trunk hideout, secret Lightsaber stash, spider web, net traps, slide, catapults and an elevating throne. Use the rammer function to take out the Scout Trooper’s speeder − just like in the movie! Realistic details include rope walkways, vine and leaf elements, kitchen, food storage area, bedroom and a planning room. The Ewok Village set is the perfect addition to your LEGO® Star Wars collection. Includes R2-D2™and 16 minifigures with weapons: Luke Skywalker™, Princess Leia™, Han Solo™, Chewbacca™, C-3PO™, 2 Rebel soldiers, 5 Ewoks™ (including Wicket™, Teebo™, Chief Chirpa™ and Logray™), 2 Scout Troopers and 2 Stormtroopers™.

• Includes R2-D2™ and 16

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Jurassic Park Jungle Explorer T-Rex Encounter on LEGO CUUSOO

August 15, 2013 / Allen "Tormentalous" Tran / 1 Comment

Anyone who knows me personally knows that Jurassic Park is my all-time favorite movie. When I saw it when I was 11 years old, I was amazed on how real the dinosaurs looked. After watching the movie at least 50 times, yes 50, throughout my life, I still can’t get enough of it. I’m at the point where I know the dialogue and know what each character is going to say.

Last week, the BrickQueen has posted a Jurassic Park project on LEGO CUUSOO, the Jungle Explorer T-Rex Encounter. The project features the Jungle Explorer SUV, Dr. Alan Grant, Dr. Ian Malcolm, Lex Murphy, and Tim Murphy minifigures, and the T-Rex.

The Jungle Explorer is based on a Ford Explorer XLT and has a removing glass on the top of the roof to get the “shattering” glass feature when the T-Rex attacked the vehicle. The SUV will be able to seats all four minifigures and has the utility box in the back that stores a flare and a flashlight. There were also night goggles in the movie but it’s not included at this time. They may be added later in a future update.

Another part of the project includes the fence part of the Tyrannosaur Paddock where the Rex breaks through the 10,000 volt electrified fence while the power was out. It even has the decal for the voltage sign and the warning lights.

Overall, I really like the design of the project by the BrickQueen. I’ve already put in my support and hopefully many … Continue