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LEGO Technic Peugeot 9X8 (42156) Officially Announced

LEGO has officially revealed the LEGO Technic Peugeot 9X8 (42156) which we got a first look at yesterday. Releasing on May 1, the Peugeot 9X8 has 1,775 pieces and will retail for $199.99. The hypercar has a 1:10 scale and the technical and design teams took a year to develop it make it as realistic as possible.

The Countdown Is On: New LEGO® Technic™ Peugeot 9X8 Pays Homage to the Hybrid Hypercar Ahead of Le Mans Debut

Billund/Portimão, April 14th, 2023, 10:00 CET: After unveiling the game-changing 9X8 hypercar last year, Team Peugeot TotalEnergies has embraced a new engineering challenge – recreating the epic new hybrid hypercar in LEGO® Technic™ form. Car enthusiasts and LEGO lovers – say hello to the LEGO® Technic™ PEUGEOT 9X8 24H Le Mans Hybrid Hypercar.

In a feat of engineering excellence, the design teams from LEGO Group and Peugeot Sport have created a precise 1:10 scale version of the pioneering 9X8 hypercar. From the sleek silhouette down to the lime flashes on the livery, this new LEGO Technic model brings the allure of the 9X8 to life. The 9X8 demonstrates PEUGEOT’s pursuit of electrification and embodies the brand’s zest for competition at the highest level.

The real-life 4-wheel drive hypercar’s electric powered 7 speed transmission has been replicated in precise scale in this new model, which also sports the hypercar’s unique doors, low-emission hybrid powertrain system, powerful suspension, and elegant profile. Fantastic details such as the V6 engine and glow-in-the-dark light elements truly capture the thrill of racing.

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LEGO Flowerpot (40588) Promotion Live on LEGO Shop

The promotion for the LEGO Flowerpot (40588) is now live on the LEGO Shop. From now until April 24, you can get it for free with purchases of $150 or more, while supplies last. In addition you can also get the LEGO City 4×4 Off-Road Ambulance Rescue (40582) with purchases of $100. Lastly, the LEGO Spring Fun VIP Add-On Pack (40606) is also going on. Essentially, you can get all three with a $150 purchase which isn’t too shabby. Remember to use Rakuten to earn some cash back on your purchases. Make sure to activate the extension before you complete your purchase to get credit for it.

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LEGO Breaks Ground on Virginia Carbon-Neutral Factory

The LEGO Group has announced that the company has broken ground on the Virginia carbon-neutral run factory. Set to open in 2025, the $1 billion investment will create 1,760 jobs and is currently recruiting for 500 positions. LEGO has also committed $1 million to support local organizations by providing children from disadvantaged backgrounds with Learning through Play experiences.

The LEGO Group breaks ground on carbon-neutral run factory in Virginia, USA

• US $1 billion investment, set to open in 2025.
• Company’s second facility in the Americas and seventh globally to support long-term growth.
• More than US $1 million committed to support local organisations providing children from disadvantaged backgrounds with Learning through Play experiences.
• 1,760 jobs created, currently recruiting for 500 positions.
• Carbon-neutral run facility with on-site solar plant to match total annual energy requirement.
• Groundbreaking ceremony attended by top state officials and key community partners.

Billund, Denmark, April 13, 2023: The LEGO Group today broke ground on its new carbon-neutral run factory in Chesterfield County near Richmond, Virginia, USA. This is a US $1 billion investment in the company’s long-term growth globally and will help delight millions of children in the Americas with LEGO® play.

Once completed in 2025, the 340 acres site, the size of 260 American football fields, will have rooftop and ground solar panels and an on-site 35-40 MW solar plant, generating the equivalent of the energy needed to power approximately 10,000 American homes. The LEGO Group’s ambition is for the solar plant to match the total annual

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LEGO Harry Potter Character Encyclopedia Rita Skeeter Exclusive Minifigure Revealed

Amazon has revealed the exclusive Rita Skeeter minifigure that will be included with the LEGO Harry Potter Character Encyclopedia New Edition. This will be the first minifigure of the character and she is in her green outfit from the Goblet of Fire. The LEGO Harry Potter Character Encyclopedia New Edition will be released on July 7 and you can pre-order it today for $21.99.

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LEGO Ideas Tales of the Space Age (21340) Officially Announced

LEGO has officially revealed the next LEGO Ideas set with Tales of the Space Age (21340). Releasing on May 5 for VIPs, the set has 688 pieces and retail for $49.99. The set features posters with visual style from the 80s that tells the stories of the space age in a minimalistic way.

REACH FOR THE STARS WITH THE NEW LEGO TALES OF THE SPACE AGE

12th April 2023: The LEGO Group unveils a set bound to blast off the shelves – the LEGO Ideas Tales of the Space Age set. Based on minimalistic expression of the romance of the universe, alongside having the same visual style as the classic posters from the 80s, the set colourfully expresses the tales of the space age with a retro graphic made from LEGO bricks.

The four-piece postcard sized set is vibrant and showcases an overarching story of a space shuttle, moon base, black hole, lunar eclipse, different star constellations and more. Additionally, it offers lots of flexibility in how it can be arranged, as each picture is physically independent of the others.

Designed by Poland based, LEGO fan designer Jan Woźnica who is an IT Professional when not building with LEGO bricks. Jan entered the LEGO Ideas ‘Out of This World’ challenge and was inspired by the classic sci-fi posters and book covers when creating this design.

The LEGO Tales of the Space Age set is available from 5th May for LEGO VIPs and 8th May for all via LEGO Stores and www.lego.com/Space-Age priced 49.99 EUR/79.99 AUD/44.99

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