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Vote on the Next LEGO Star Wars UCS Set

January 23, 2020 / Allen "Tormentalous" Tran / 0 Comments

LEGO has released a new blog post on LEGO Ideas where they are asking you to decide on the next LEGO Star Wars Ultimate Collector Series sets. They have given you a choice between the Nubulon B Escort Frigate, TIE Bomber, and the Republic Gunship. All you have to do is to go to this link and choose which UCS set you would like to see and add a minifigure you want to be included. The voting will be open until January 30 at 4am EST.

This is an interesting post simply because I believe this is the first time that LEGO has asked us to vote on a LEGO Star Wars UCS set. I’m not sure if this is a one time thing or they will continue doing it in the future.

LEGO Overwatch D.Va and Reinhardt (75973) Amazon Sale – January 2020

January 22, 2020 / Allen "Tormentalous" Tran / 0 Comments

LEGO deals have been somewhat limited so far in 2020 but there is a great one on Amazon for the LEGO Overwatch D.Va and Reinhardt (75973). It is currently on sale for $23.99 which is 40% off the regular price and it is the lowest the set has been on Amazon. Walmart is currently price matching as well.

LEGO Ideas International Space Station (21321) Review

January 21, 2020 / Allen "Tormentalous" Tran / 0 Comments

Last year, LEGO ran a contest on LEGO Ideas called the 10 Year Anniversary Fan Vote in which we would be voting on some previous LEGO Ideas projects that were previously not approved and the winner would have a second chance on becoming an official set. The winner of the fan vote was the International Space Station (21321) by fan designer Christoph Ruge. The set has 864 pieces and will retail for $69.99 and will be available starting on February 1. The contents of the box include six numbered bags and the instructions.

LEGO Ideas International Space Station (21321) Officially Announced

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

LEGO has officially revealed the LEGO Ideas International Space Station (21321) which was the winner of the 10 Year Anniversary Fan Vote. The set has 864 pieces and will retail for $69.99 and it will be available starting on February 1.

21321 International Space Station

Ages 16+. 864 pieces

US $69.99– CA $99.99– DE €69.99– UK £64.99 – FR €59.99– DK 549DKK
*Euro pricing varies by country. Please visit shop.LEGO.com for regional pricing.

Stunning LEGO® brick International Space Station for display

Build and display this spectacular LEGO® Ideas 21321 ISS (International Space Station). Packed with authentic ISS details, including a posable Canadarm2 and 2 rotating joints that coincide with 8 adjustable ‘solar panels’, this 864-piece set is a wonderful gift idea for space enthusiasts, adult LEGO fans or any experienced builder.

Beautiful centerpiece
This awesome LEGO spaceship model comes with a display stand, a buildable mini NASA space shuttle and 3 mini cargo spacecrafts, plus 2 astronaut microfigures to create a striking centerpiece in any room. Illustrated instructions are included, plus a 148-page booklet with fascinating ISS facts and information about the LEGO fan who created this space model kit and its LEGO designer.

Amazing ideas!
The infinitely diverse array of LEGO Ideas sets are all created by LEGO fans and voted for by LEGO fans. Inspired by real life, action heroes, iconic movies, popular TV series or totally original concepts, there is something to delight all ages.

• Challenge your construction skills with this LEGO® Ideas ISS (21321) display model, featuring 2 rotating joints with

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LEGO Wins Final Decisions in Major Intellectual Property Lawsuits Against Lepin

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

LEGO has announced that they have won final decisions in in major intellectual property lawsuits against Lepin. The Guangzhou courts have decided to uphold all the rulings of the infringement cases back from 2018. This means that Shantou Meizhi Model Co., Ltd will have to pay LEGO a total of RMB 4.7 million in damages and have to make a public apology. This is only a minor setback to Lepin as they have already changed company names to continue producing counterfeit products.

The LEGO Group wins final decisions in major intellectual property lawsuits against Lepin manufacturer in China

The LEGO Group announced today that it has received favourable final decisions from the Guangzhou Intellectual Property Court against the appeals raised by defendants of multiple intellectual property infringement cases in China. It marks a significant legal victory for the LEGO Group to combat against imitators.

The court decided to uphold all of the first-instance rulings on the 18 copyright infringement and one unfair competition cases, which were handed down in favour of the LEGO Group in November 2018. These second-instance decisions are final and have entered into legal effect immediately upon issuance.

In these cases, Shantou Meizhi Model Co., Ltd. and its affiliates are liable of manufacturing and selling the infringing Lepin products. The 18 LEGO® sets and corresponding LEGO minifigures at dispute, are ruled as artworks protected under China Copyright Law belonging to the LEGO Group. Unauthorized copies of the same constitute copyright infringement, said the court.

The LEGO NINJAGO, NEXO KNIGHTS, and LEGENDS OF

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LEGO Ideas International Space Station (21321) Teaser

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

LEGO has released a teaser for the upcoming LEGO Ideas International Space Station (21321) with the reveal coming some time tomorrow. The teaser doesn’t show much as far as the ISS itself but it does show a nanofigure of an astronaut. If you’ve been following me, I did a post for a signing event in Germany next week and the flyer showing off the set. We’ll have high quality images during the official reveal.

New Food Concept Coming to LEGO House

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

LEGO has closed the LE GOURMET restaurant at the LEGO House and will introducing a new food concept in which you can name the restaurant.

Guest record and new food concept in LEGO House

2019 was a huge success in LEGO® House, reaching no less than 281,786 paying guests and thus a 15% growth compared to 2018. But this success comes with a cost, says Managing Director Jesper Vilstrup:

“We are really proud that we in 2019 exceeded our expectations for the number of guests in both the Experience Zones and in the public area of LEGO Square. But unfortunately having this many guests means that we cannot provide the dining experience we would like to in our eateries – the capacity is simply too low. And that applies both to the kitchen and in the restaurant areas.”

Therefore, management has made the decision to close the fine-dining restaurant, LE GOURMET, and the restaurant will therefore not open with the rest of the house after the winter close-down on January 18, 2020.

Jesper Vilstrup says:

“Closing LE GOURMET has been a difficult decision as we basically love the restaurant and the idea of having a great gourmet restaurant in Billund. On the other hand, it is no secret that it has been difficult to attract a continuous flow of guests into the restaurant. And when you consider that we have capacity challenges for our dining LEGO House guests during the day, it ultimately makes sense to utilise the space better.”

Already in weeks 6 and 7,

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