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LEGO Releases Statement on Influx of Fake LEGO Shop Websites

September 11, 2018 / Allen "Tormentalous" Tran / 0 Comments

In recent weeks, there has been a ton of fake LEGO sites that have been popping up on social media and many of you have emailed in asking if they were legitimate seeing that they have a similar design as LEGO Shop@Home. This is especially confusing considering that they have just expanded Shop@Home to five new countries. Some of these fake sites have prices that look extremely tempting to the untrained eye and a majority of these “companies” will try to steal your credit card information during checkout or may even send you bootlet sets.

LEGO has released an official statement with the numerous reports of these fake LEGO websites emerging from the woodwork.

A general thing to keep in mind is that LEGO only has one site to sell their products and that is on www.shop.LEGO.com. Some of these sites will have the word “LEGO” in the domain name to try and fool unsuspecting customers. Just be aware and and always check the URL of the site that you’re on. Also if the prices seem too good to be true compared to the ones found on Shop@Home, they probably are.

The Brick Fan Latest Updates

September 10, 2018 / Allen "Tormentalous" Tran / 0 Comments

If you’ve been on the site recently, you may have noticed some slight but needed changes to the website. First of all, I’ve applied a new theme to the very outdated one I’ve been using since the site first started back in 2012. As a result, the website loads much more faster on the desktop but you still get a similar layout that I’ve had before. Also it is also updated for mobile users as it is also a responsive theme so now you can easily read it without having to zoom in on the articles.

Another change that I’ve made is the social media buttons which are now on on the top right hand corner. I’ve also added our subreddit on the list so you can join that and start some discussions if you like.

I’ve been wanting to make these changes for a while now but I haven’t had much time to do it plus I really don’t like changes but hopefully it’ll give a better user experience for the readers. If there are any bugs you encounter, let us know in the comments below. I’ll be keeping a watch on the site to see if I can find any issues but it should be fine for the most part.

LEGO The Legend of Zelda Planned for Nintendo Direct?

September 9, 2018 / Allen "Tormentalous" Tran / 0 Comments

Okay this is a rumor post that I did not expect to see but it’s circling around the social medias so I might as well put it out there. The planned Nintendo Direct was supposed to happen a few days ago but it has been indefinitely delayed due to the earthquake in Hokkaido, Japan. Currently floating around the interwebs is a list of some of the planned announcements for the event which includes LEGO The Legend of Zelda. This is the first time I’ve heard this and the list didn’t specify if it is a new video game or LEGO sets based on the popular franchise.

If this rumor is true, it mark another video game that will be a LEGO-related theme, joining LEGO Overwatch and Minecraft, just to name a few. If you’re new to the LEGO scene, the Legend of Zelda franchise has been a popular on especially when it involves LEGO. You can see from all the fan MOCs as well as the four projects that have been proposed on LEGO CUUSOO and LEGO Ideas.

Again this LEGO The Legends of Zelda thing is still purely speculation at this moment. Until LEGO or Nintendo actually announces something, I would take it with a grain of salt. Try not to get your hopes up too much at this point in time.

Note the image above is a fan made art by Wes Talbott on DeviantArt.

LEGO Creator Winter Village Fire Station (10263) Officially Announced

September 9, 2018 / Allen "Tormentalous" Tran / 0 Comments

LEGO has officially announced the 2018 Winter Village set with the LEGO Creator Winter Village Fire Station (10263). LEGO has been traditionally releasing a set every year for the holidays and this latest one will have fans excited for. Coming in at 1,166 pieces and $99.99, the Fire Station has been rumored for a while but we finally get to see the set in its full glory. Check out the press release and more product images below.

LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes App-Controlled Batmobile (76112) Review

September 8, 2018 / Allen "Tormentalous" Tran / 0 Comments

LEGO has recently introduced the new Bluetooth enabled Powered Up system which is set to replace the existing Power Functions system. One of the first LEGO sets to use this new system is the LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes App-Controlled Batmobile (76112). The set has 321 pieces and retails for $99.99. The contents of the box include three numbered bags, four loose tires, one Powered Up Hub, two Powered Up motors, and the instructions.

LEGO Harry Potter Collection Coming to Nintendo Switch and Xbox One

September 7, 2018 / Allen "Tormentalous" Tran / 0 Comments

LEGO and Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment has announced that the LEGO Harry Potter Collection will be coming to the Nintendo Switch and the Xbox One this October. Originally released for the Playstation 4 last year, the game consists of both LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4 and LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7 that have been remastered for the newer systems and it looks like it will be making its way to the other two major video game systems. Also included with the game are two DLC packs that were also released for the PS4. The LEGO Harry Potter Collection for Nintendo Switch and Xbox One will be available starting on October 30.

LEGO Ideas NASA Apollo Saturn V (21309) on Sale at Walmart

September 7, 2018 / Allen "Tormentalous" Tran / 0 Comments

If you’re looking for a deal on the LEGO Ideas NASA Apollo Saturn V (21309), Walmart currently has it on sale for $104.99. It’s not a big sale but you usually don’t find this set on sale so any discount on it is a good deal. Plus you can either get free 2-day shipping or free pickup at your nearest store.