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There will be some new LEGO Marvel 4+ sets based on the Spidey and his Amazing Friends show and JB Spielwaren has revealed them online. There are four sets in the wave and there are some new Marvel minifigures to collect.
Last week, Brickset brought up some design flaws with with the new LEGO Star Wars AT-AT (75313) where it can’t be easily taken apart. Of course, this goes against LEGO’s ethos that every set can be taken apart and rebuilt.
The post garnered enough attention from other media that LEGO has released a statement about it. One of these outlets was Vice who LEGO gave the response to and not Brickset which boggles my mind as to why they didnt’ give it to a fellow fan media. The statement is as follows:
… ContinueAll LEGO sets are designed to be rebuildable, including the LEGO Star Wars AT-AT.
“This set is a complex build intended for those aged 18+ and uses Technic pieces to secure elements of the set. Once assembled, these pieces can sometimes be more difficult to take apart, but it is still possible. In the case of the elements that attach the upper body to the lower part of the set, builders should tap to the side of the Technic rod until it starts to stick out and then remove it using the LEGO tool which is provided with the set. Alternatively, you can ease the model onto its side and the rods will come out.
“Regarding the pieces used to construct the legs; once assembled the Technic rods can be removed by pushing the rod from one end and securing the end of it with your fingernail. Then push back the cross-axle extender and keep repeating this movement until enough of the end protrudes
We already know that LEGO will be rolling out paper bag packaging in early 2022 but it looks like we have our first official set to be released with them in the 2021 LEGO Employee Gift.
Thanks to BrickFanz, we have a first look at the paper bags in the LEGO Ninjago The Temple of Celebrations (4002021). Similar to the size of the current plastic bags, they now include a base to stand the bags up and a tear strip to open up. In addition, the bags now also double up as a coloring sheet if you desire.
Note that not all 2022 sets will have these new paper bags when they are released as it is still a gradual rollout with 100% sustainability by 2025.
LEGO has brought back some older promotions on the LEGO Shop for December. First is the Hogwarts Gryffindor Dorms (40452) with purchases of $100 or more in LEGO Harry Potter products. This was first available back in October with the same price threshold. The other promotion is for the LEGO Star Wars Tatooine Homestead (40451) with purchases of $85 or more in LEGO Star Wars products. This set was available earlier this year during the May the 4th event and it also has the same price limit. There’s no mention on when the promos end but if you weren’t able to get it before, now would be the best time. Thanks to Michael for the heads up.
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For those with quick fingers, the LEGO Seasonal Santa’s Sleigh (40499) is now back in stock on the LEGO Shop. This set has been one of the more popular Seasonal sets in a long time and has been going out of stock ever since its release back in October. The 343 piece set costs $36.99 and it has been dubbed the “Reindeer Battle Pack” as it is a quick and easy way to get the reindeer.
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LEGO has officially announced its next LEGO Technic set with the BMW M 1000 RR (42130). Releasing on January 1, the set has 1,920 pieces and will retail for $229.99/€199.99/£174.99. Some of the features of the BMW M 1000 RR is that it has a fully functional gearbox along with front and rear suspension. In addition, it has a printed windshield and three different dashboard options to choose from. The set also comes with a racing stand and display plate.
… ContinueBorn on the Racetrack: Build at Home
The LEGO Group reveals the LEGO® Technic™ BMW M 1000 RR
9.12.21: LEGO® Technic™ has unleashed the ultimate street and track champion motorbike, with the reveal of the LEGO Technic BMW M 1000 RR set. This incredibly detailed 1:5 scale set is a faithful replica of the supremely fast, technologically advanced BMW M 1000 RR motorbike.
The set is the latest in a partnership between LEGO Technic and BMW Motorrad and gives fans the opportunity to own the first ever BMW ‘M’ bike, a coveted badge that’s steeped with heritage and synonymous with motorsport, engineering excellence and attention to detail.
The LEGO Technic BMW M 1000 RR has several key features recreated in brick, making it technically accurate but also aesthetically stunning. These include a new and fully functional three-speed gearbox, front and rear suspension, front steering, a gold chain, three different screen dashboard options and a printed windshield. Designed for pure enjoyment, the set also comes with a racing stand and display plate.
The accuracy doesn’t stop
LEGO has announced the launch of a mobile app for preschoolers called LEGO DUPLO Marvel. Aimed towards kids ages 2-5, the app is filled with activities that support learning and development skills including, early math, creativity, reasoning, and problem-solving. The app is free on Apple App Store and Google Play with additional content available for purchase.
… ContinueStoryToys launches LEGO® DUPLO® MARVEL
A new app for preschoolers combining the learning benefits of LEGO® DUPLO® with the fun and adventure of MARVEL
Dublin, Ireland – December 9, 2021 – StoryToys, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Team17 Group plc, the LEGO Group and Marvel Entertainment announce the launch of LEGO DUPLO MARVEL, a mobile app for preschoolers. With over one million pre-orders globally, the app is now available from the App Store and Google Play.
In LEGO DUPLO MARVEL even the youngest Marvel fan can engage with their favorite Super Heroes including Spider-Man, Captain America, Ghost-Spider and more. In each activity children help their favorite Super Hero save the day, whether shooting webs with Spider-Man or rescuing a cat with Captain America. They can also create and build structures with virtual 3D LEGO DUPLO bricks. Each activity is an open-ended play experience for endless fun.
The app is carefully aligned with the esteemed Headstart Early Learning Outcomes Framework to ensure it meets the developmental needs of 2–5-year-olds. Each play pack features fun problem solving challenges to support learning and development skills including, early math, creativity, reasoning, and problem-solving.
The LEGO DUPLO MARVEL app is now available worldwide in twenty-six languages,
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