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LEGO Technic Peugeot 9X8 (42156) Officially Announced

April 14, 2023 / Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

LEGO has officially revealed the LEGO Technic Peugeot 9X8 (42156) which we got a first look at yesterday. Releasing on May 1, the Peugeot 9X8 has 1,775 pieces and will retail for $199.99. The hypercar has a 1:10 scale and the technical and design teams took a year to develop it make it as realistic as possible.

The Countdown Is On: New LEGO® Technic™ Peugeot 9X8 Pays Homage to the Hybrid Hypercar Ahead of Le Mans Debut

Billund/Portimão, April 14th, 2023, 10:00 CET: After unveiling the game-changing 9X8 hypercar last year, Team Peugeot TotalEnergies has embraced a new engineering challenge – recreating the epic new hybrid hypercar in LEGO® Technic™ form. Car enthusiasts and LEGO lovers – say hello to the LEGO® Technic™ PEUGEOT 9X8 24H Le Mans Hybrid Hypercar.

In a feat of engineering excellence, the design teams from LEGO Group and Peugeot Sport have created a precise 1:10 scale version of the pioneering 9X8 hypercar. From the sleek silhouette down to the lime flashes on the livery, this new LEGO Technic model brings the allure of the 9X8 to life. The 9X8 demonstrates PEUGEOT’s pursuit of electrification and embodies the brand’s zest for competition at the highest level.

The real-life 4-wheel drive hypercar’s electric powered 7 speed transmission has been replicated in precise scale in this new model, which also sports the hypercar’s unique doors, low-emission hybrid powertrain system, powerful suspension, and elegant profile. Fantastic details such as the V6 engine and glow-in-the-dark light elements truly capture the thrill of racing.

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LEGO Breaks Ground on Virginia Carbon-Neutral Factory

April 13, 2023 / Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

The LEGO Group has announced that the company has broken ground on the Virginia carbon-neutral run factory. Set to open in 2025, the $1 billion investment will create 1,760 jobs and is currently recruiting for 500 positions. LEGO has also committed $1 million to support local organizations by providing children from disadvantaged backgrounds with Learning through Play experiences.

The LEGO Group breaks ground on carbon-neutral run factory in Virginia, USA

• US $1 billion investment, set to open in 2025.
• Company’s second facility in the Americas and seventh globally to support long-term growth.
• More than US $1 million committed to support local organisations providing children from disadvantaged backgrounds with Learning through Play experiences.
• 1,760 jobs created, currently recruiting for 500 positions.
• Carbon-neutral run facility with on-site solar plant to match total annual energy requirement.
• Groundbreaking ceremony attended by top state officials and key community partners.

Billund, Denmark, April 13, 2023: The LEGO Group today broke ground on its new carbon-neutral run factory in Chesterfield County near Richmond, Virginia, USA. This is a US $1 billion investment in the company’s long-term growth globally and will help delight millions of children in the Americas with LEGO® play.

Once completed in 2025, the 340 acres site, the size of 260 American football fields, will have rooftop and ground solar panels and an on-site 35-40 MW solar plant, generating the equivalent of the energy needed to power approximately 10,000 American homes. The LEGO Group’s ambition is for the solar plant to match the total annual

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LEGO Ninjago Creative Ninja Brick Box (71787) Review

April 9, 2023 / Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

In my last review of the 2023 LEGO Ninjago sets, we take a look at the Creative Ninja Brick Box (71787). It has 530 pieces and retails for $59.99.

LEGO Star Wars 2023 Diorama Collection Sets Press Release

April 7, 2023 / Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

Although we seen these a few days ago, LEGO has released the press release for some new LEGO Star Wars Diorama Collection sets. These include the 75352 Emperor’s Throne Room (807 pieces/$99.99) and the 75353 Endor Speeder Chase (608 pieces/$79.99). Both sets will be available on May 1 but you can pre-order them today.

Return to Your Favourite Jedi moments with new LEGO® Star Wars™ diorama building sets, celebrating 40 years since the release of Star Wars: Return of the Jedi

LEGO® Star Wars fans can celebrate four decades of Return of the Jedi by recreating iconic moments from Episode VI in two new diorama building sets, marking major moments from the classic film

Billund, April 7, 2023: As Star Wars Celebration kicks off this weekend in London, The LEGO Group has today announced two new diorama building sets featuring iconic scenes from Star Wars: Return of the Jedi for LEGO Star Wars fans, to mark 40 years since the film’s original release.

LEGO® Star Wars fans will be able to re-build the iconic final duel between Luke Skywalker™ and Darth Vader™ in the Emperor’s Throne Room, or descend to the forest floor and recreate the action-packed Endor Speeder Chase, with each set packed with recognizable characters and the chance to re-create memorable moments.

The 807-piece Emperor’s Throne Room diorama building set is an accurate LEGO brick representation of Emperor Palpatine’s Throne Room on the re-built Death Star™ featured in Return of the Jedi, including its instantly recognizable window, the Emperor’s chair and many other details.

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Two New LEGO Star Wars Diorama Collection Sets Revealed

April 5, 2023 / Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

LEGO has revealed two new LEGO Star Wars Diorama Collection sets that will be releasing in May. The diorama sets were introduced last year and it will be continuing this year.

Emperor’s Throne Room (75352) – 807 pieces/$99.99

Endor Speeder Chase (75353) – 608 pieces/$79.99

LEGO Ninjago Jay’s Titan Mech (71785) Review

April 3, 2023 / Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

In my next to last review of the 2023 LEGO Ninjago sets, we check out Jay’s Titan Mech (71785). It consists of 794 pieces and retails for $79.99.

LEGO Ranked Number 1 on 2023 Global RepTrak 100

April 3, 2023 / Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

The annual Global RepTrak 100 survey has been released and the LEGO Group has regained the top spot as the most highly regarded company in the world. RepTrak is a company showcases how people feel, think, and act towards companies globally using a number of factors by using their Reputation algorithm. LEGO moves back to the number 1 spot after dropping to 3 last year.

BILLUND, April 3, 2023: Today, the LEGO Group has been ranked as the most highly regarded company in the world in the annual Global RepTrak®100 survey released by the RepTrak Company™.

Chief Executive Officer of the LEGO Group, Niels B. Christiansen, said: “I am very honored that the LEGO Group has been named the World’s Most Reputable Company in 2023. This reflects the unwavering passion and commitment of our colleagues to help keep our promises during a year shaped by significant challenges. Children are our role models and inspire us to make choices that make their future world better. This means not only innovating LEGO® play but also constantly striving to have a positive impact on environment and society.”

The Global RepTrak® report developed by the RepTrak Company™ ranks the 100 Most Reputable Companies. The report is the world’s most comprehensive reputation study, compiled for the past 12 years using RepTrak’s in-depth analysis. RepTrak gathers data from more than 230,000 ratings surrounding perception on a variety of elements of reputation, including ESG, Workplace fairness, leadership, branding, and more.