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LEGO Announces $1 Billion Carbon-Neutral Factory in Virginia

June 15, 2022 / Allen "Tormentalous" Tran / 0 Comments

LEGO has announced that they will be building a $1 billion carbon-neutral run factory in Chesterfield County, Virginia. The factory will create more than 1,760 jobs and construction will begin later this year. Production in the factory is projected to start in the second half of 2025.

The LEGO Group to build US$1 billion, carbon-neutral run factory in Virginia, USA

• New factory to create more than 1,760 jobs.

• Onsite solar park will produce enough energy to 100 percent match the factory’s requirements.

• Seventh factory will expand the LEGO Group’s global manufacturing network, shorten supply chain and support long-term growth in Americas.

Richmond, VA, USA, June 15, 2022: The LEGO Group today announced plans to invest more than US$1 billion to build a new factory in Chesterfield County, Virginia. Once completed, the 1.7 million square foot (160,000m2 ) facility will employ more than 1,760 people.

The factory will be designed to operate as a carbon-neutral facility. 100 percent of its day-to-day energy needs will be matched by renewable energy generated by an onsite solar park. The site will also be designed to minimise energy consumption and use of non-renewable resources.

Niels B. Christiansen, CEO, the LEGO Group said: “This is an exciting step for the LEGO Group. More and more families are falling in love with LEGO® building and we are looking forward to making LEGO bricks in the US, one of our largest markets. The location in Virginia allows us to build a solar park which supports our sustainability ambitions and provides easy

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LEGO Ideas Jazz Quartet (21334) Officially Announced

June 15, 2022 / Allen "Tormentalous" Tran / 0 Comments

LEGO has officially revealed the next LEGO Ideas set with the Jazz Quartet (21334). Releasing on July 1, the set has 1,606 pieces and will retail for $99.99/£89.99/€99.99/$169.99 AUD/$129.99 CAD. The original project was one of three out of 57 projects that were chosen as the winners from the First 2021 Review Stage.

The build consists of a group of four musicians performing on a stage with a grand piano, trumpet, doule bass, and jazz drums. It can be built by up to four people at the same time.

LEGO® JAZZ QUARTET – PRESS RELEASE

FEEL THE RHYTHM WITH THE NEW LEGO® JAZZ QUARTET SET

Latest fan-designed creation from LEGO is perfect for music lovers

Billund, 15th June 2022: Today, the LEGO Group has revealed the latest fan-designed set, LEGO Ideas Jazz Quartet – a striking depiction of a musical ensemble in brick form, designed to be co-built by up to four friends. Designed by Taiwan based, LEGO fan, Hsinwei Chi through the LEGO Ideas platform – which offers fans the opportunity to submit their own brick creations with the chance to have their concept brought to life with the help of LEGO master designers and a share of the profits.

Let the smooth harmony and diversity of jazz music take on a new form with this latest set, which consists of a group of four musicians on a stage, with a grand piano, trumpet, double bass, and jazz drum, representing a quartet as they perform. Place the finished piece on a bookshelf and admire

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LEGO Forest Hideout (40567) Promotion Live on LEGO Shop

June 14, 2022 / Allen "Tormentalous" Tran / 0 Comments

The promotion for the LEGO Forest Hideout (40567) gift with purchase set is now live on the LEGO Shop. You can get the 258 piece set with purchases of $150 or more until June 22, while supplies last. I’m pretty sure that it will run out of stock very quickly as this is one of the more highly anticipated GWPs.

Other promotions include the LEGO DUPLO My First Duck with LEGO DUPLO purchases of $40 until June 22 and the LEGO Animal Free Builds – Make It Yours (30503) polybag with purchases of $40 until June 30. Both of those are in-store only. There is also the LEGO Ninjago 2-in-1 Mini Thunder Raider with LEGO Ninjago purchases of $40 until June 30. This one is for both online and in-stores.

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LEGO Speed Champions Aston Martin DB5 and Fast & Furious 1970 Dodge Charger Revealed

June 14, 2022 / Allen "Tormentalous" Tran / 0 Comments

There are some new LEGO Speed Champions sets that have been revealed that are based on the James Bond and Fast & Furious franchises. French retailer Joueclub.fr has posted product listings for the Aston Martin DB5 (76911) and the Fast & Furious 1970 Dodge Charger R/T (76912). The DB5 will include a minifigure of James Bond while the Charger will have Dominic Toretto. This is the first time that the Speed Champions line has movie tie-ins and is possible that more movie vehicles can be produced in this form factor.

LEGO Ideas Medieval Guarded Inn Achieves 10,000 Supporters

June 14, 2022 / Allen "Tormentalous" Tran / 0 Comments

The Medieval Guarded Inn by xXgGhostXx is the latest project to achieve 10,000 supporters on LEGO Ideas. The build is loosely inspired by the Guarded Inn (6067/10000) from 1986/2001 and it features an old tavern and a watchtower.

The project now joins Lilo & Stitch: Beach House, Indiana Jones, Raiders of the Lost Ark – 40th Anniversary, Motorized Steampunk Skyship, Auto Repair Garage 1930s, Fishing in Muddy Waters, Lisbon Tram (Electrico de Lisboa), Medieval Alchemist, Working Orrery, Jim Henson’s Labyrinth: Escher Room, Working Polaroid Sun 600 LMS, LEGO Mushroom House, The World of Engineering: Types of Bridges, The Art Center, University of Brickester, Tuscan Villa, Traditional Japanese Village, The Krusty Krab – Spongebob Squarepants, Viking Village, and Sikorsky S-70I Firehawk Cal Fire Edition as the ones to reach the Second 2022 Review Stage.

LEGO Ideas Ready, Set, Go STEM! GWP Announced

June 14, 2022 / Allen "Tormentalous" Tran / 0 Comments

LEGO has just announced the winner of the LEGO Ideas Ready, Set, Go STEM! contest in which the winning build will become an official gift with purchase set. Out of the 15 entries, the Tribute to Galileo Galilei by Firecracker_ is the fan vote winner with 1,432 votes. There’s no mentioning on when the set will be released but it’ll be at least a year before we see it since that’s about the turnaround time.

LEGO DOTS x The Sims FreePlay Event

June 13, 2022 / Allen "Tormentalous" Tran / 0 Comments

LEGO DOTS is teaming up with The Sims FreePlay for players to creatively express themselves in game. From now until July 24, there will be a limited LEGO DOTS x The Sims Live Event that allows players to complete activities to unlock exclusive items. There is also a free LEGO DOTS pack to get as well.

The Sims FreePlay and LEGO® DOTS Team Up to Combine Colorful Worlds of Creativity and Fun

June 13, 2022 – The Sims FreePlay™ and LEGO® DOTS are partnering together to provide a new way for Sims creators to express themselves. Starting today, they will be able to bring LEGO® DOTS’ products to life, thanks to work from Electronic Arts’ Firemonkeys Studio.

The Sims FreePlay™ is a mobile experience that allows Sims creators – lovingly known as Simmers – to create an entire town inspired by their own style, personality, and dreams. This simulation game offers players an opportunity to truly express individuality and tell their own Sim story, a perfect match with LEGO DOTS’ fun, creative and unique style.

Opening a new world of DOTS inspired fun and in-game products, the collaboration will feature a limited time LEGO® DOTS x The Sims Live Event and free LEGO® DOTS pack, both of which are officially available from June 13 until July 24. The limited time ‘LEGO® DOTS x The Sims Live Event’ allows players to complete a series of activities to unlock the exclusive items by crafting at Arts and Crafts Stations to gather resources over the course of the event.

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