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LEGO Ideas Exploratorium Achieves 10,000 Supporters

July 20, 2020 / Allen "Tormentalous" Tran / 0 Comments

The Exploratorium by EndlessAges is the latest project to achieve 10,000 supporters on LEGO Ideas. The 2,996 piece build is a steampunk themed city that includes four clockwork mechanisms. The project also proposes eight minifigures as well.

It now joins The Mountain Windmill, Community – Greendale Community College, LEGO HeroQuest, Brickwest Studios, House from Up, Animal Crossing New Horizons: Nook’s Cranny, Trabant 601, Night at the Museum, Fast Food Corner, Avatar: The Last Airbender, The Portal 2 – GLaDOS vs Chell and Wheatley, BMW M1 (E26), Caribbean Clipper, Sheriff’s Safe with Combination Lock, 31 Minutos T.V. Studio, Southwest 737-800, Terry Pratchett’s Discworld, and Seasons in Time: Calendar as the projects to reach the Second 2020 Review Stage.

LEGO Ideas Piano (21323) Teaser Released

July 20, 2020 / Allen "Tormentalous" Tran / 0 Comments

It’s been a very long wait but LEGO has just released a teaser for the upcoming LEGO Ideas Piano (21323). As you can see from the clip below, a small section of the keys is playing Fur Elise and it looks to include sound with it. We’re not sure at this time if the Piano really makes sounds or if the effect is just added to the teaser. It won’t be long until LEGO announces the set so stay tuned.

A mini masterpiece is on its way… pic.twitter.com/Mgr4jJYeD0

— LEGO (@LEGO_Group) July 20, 2020

LEGO Technic Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey (42113) Release Potentially Cancelled

July 20, 2020 / Allen "Tormentalous" Tran / 0 Comments

There’s a new report this morning from Zusammengebaut that may affect the release of the upcoming LEGO Technic Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey (42113). Since the Osprey is based on a military vehicle, the German Peace Society has denounced LEGO for planning to release this set which was scheduled for August 1. LEGO’s version of the set is based on a search and rescue vessel, one without weapons.

The German Peace Society says LEGO cooperates with arms companies and plans to stage protests this week outside of three LEGO Brand Stores in Germany, including the flagship store in Berlin.

LEGO has released a statement regarding this issue on the Ambassador Network:

The LEGO Technic Bell Boeing Osprey V-22 was designed to highlight the important role the aircraft plays in search and rescue efforts.

While our set depicts a rescue version of the plane, the aircraft is predominately used by the military. We have a long-standing policy not to create sets which feature military vehicles and in this case we have not adhered to our own internal guidelines.

As a result, we are currently reviewing our plans to launch this product on August 1.

As a result, the LEGO Technic Bell Boeing Osprey V-22 has been removed from LEGO Shop@Home and the release of the set could be cancelled even before it hits store shelves.

LEGO Masters Finale Builds Displayed at LEGOLAND California

July 19, 2020 / Allen "Tormentalous" Tran / 0 Comments

A few days ago, the LEGOLAND California Big Shop reopened to the public and there are some new LEGO Masters display items that you can check while you’re shopping. The season finale of LEGO Masters featured three teams including Sam & Jessica, Mark & Boone, and Tyler & Amy, with the winner of season one being Tyler & Amy. Spread out in the Big Shop are the final builds the teams created and you can check them out up close to actually see how massive the builds are. The Big Shop will also be open to the public, with parking free of charge, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the weekend and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on weekdays. Thanks to my friend John for sending the images over.

Rumored LEGO Direct to Consumer Sets Retiring in 2020

July 19, 2020 / Allen "Tormentalous" Tran / 0 Comments

It’s that time of the year where we get some information of what LEGO sets will be retiring soon. According to my sources, there will be some popular LEGO direct to consumer sets that will be going away by the end of the year. I’ve been told that the LEGO Creator Downtown Diner (10260), Taj Mahal (10256), and the LEGO Ideas Tree House (21318) will be retired. Only the Ideas set hasn’t been out for a year as of this writing. One of the reasons why the Tree House is going away so fast is that there are so many upcoming Ideas sets in the pipeline, there’s no more room for it on the shelves.

Most of the sets are out of stock on Shop@Home but the Diner is available on Amazon. I suggest checking the store stock on the Shop@Home product pages to see if your local LEGO Brand Store still has them.

Downtown Diner (10260) – Shop@Home | Amazon

Taj Mahal (10256) – Shop@Home | Amazon

Tree House (21318) – Shop@Home | Amazon

LEGO Super Mario Rumored SDCC 2020 Exclusive

July 18, 2020 / Allen "Tormentalous" Tran / 0 Comments

San Diego Comic Con 2020 goes virtual this year and we’ve already reported that LEGO won’t be doing any panels as confirmed on the schedule. As for the LEGO exclusive, there’s no word on anything but there are rumors floating around Instagram about one that is LEGO Super Mario related. The set is called Toad’s Special Hideaway (77907) and it is priced at $19.99. There’s no details on where it will be sold at but it could be sold online at Target similar to the LEGO Star Wars Celebration 2019 Darth Vader Bust (75227). As always, nothing is confirmed so we’ll see if LEGO does anything next week.

Ask a Question to the LEGO Harry Potter Design Team

July 18, 2020 / Allen "Tormentalous" Tran / 0 Comments

LEGO has kicked off something new over on the Reward Center where you can ask a LEGO designer a question. You’ll be able to ask a question to the LEGO Harry Potter design team of Marco Messa and graphic designer Djordje Djordjevic. The questions that are answered will be featured somewhere. No VIP points are needed, you just need to be logged in to your account.

In addition, LEGO has also quietly gave a teaser for a launch of “a very magical product” that will be coming soon. Rumor has it that it could be Diagon Alley (75978) and it will be a large scale set similar to the Hogwarts Castle (71043). The release date of this set would be in September.

Ever wanted to ask a question to a LEGO® designer? Now is your chance!

To celebrate the launch of a very magical product coming soon, we’re offering our VIPs an opportunity to ask a question to the Harry Potter™ LEGO design team (Marcos Bessa, LEGO Model Designer & Djordje Djordjevic, LEGO Graphic Designer). Submit your question today for a chance to feature in this exclusive content.

1. What question would you like to ask to the Harry Potter™ LEGO design team?