Continuing with the LEGO Star Wars 2014 Advent Calendar (75056), we get something that complements yesterday’s build.
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Christmas is getting closer and many of you may have been decorating your trees. Why not do something a little different and build your own ornaments to put on the tree. If you haven’t heard, LEGO builder and artist Chris McVeigh has been providing FREE instructions for his Holiday Build-it-Yourself ornaments that you can create and hang wherever you please.
There are a number of different styles of ornaments that are available, many of which are updated this year such as the roller, diamond, and barrel styles. The instructions are in PDF format so you can just download them and build with your bricks. Chris is also making some of the models available for purchase at his store if you don’t have the bricks at Powerpig’s Builds ‘n Things. Check out all the cool ornaments that you can create to add some flair to your Christmas tree.
Even with all the news today, we still have Day 7 of the LEGO Star Wars 2014 Advent Calendar (75056) to do. Let’s see what we get.
Day 5 of the LEGO Star Wars 2014 Advent Calendar (75056) has come and let’s see what we get today.
A few days ago, I received a package in the mail from DK and inside was the fairly recent released LEGO Architecture: The Visual Guide
The book itself is a hardback which contains 232 pages and retails for $40. Like all other DK books, you know you’ll be getting high quality content as well as crisp images. In collaboration with LEGO and Adam Reed Tucker, The Visual Guide takes a look at the LEGO Architecture sets along with builders and the inspiration behind the set.
The first thing you notice when you first look at the LEGO Architecture: The Visual Guide is the sheer size of it. The book comes with a nice slipcover which features some of the more recognizable Architecture sets.
The book starts off with an introduction with the beginnings of the LEGO Architecture theme which actually started in the 1960s and how LEGO artist Adam Tucker Reed revived the theme. LEGO noticed Adam’s models and were so impressed with his vision that they relaunched the Architecture line in 2008. The book also takes a look at the four LEGO designers who have worked on the theme including Steen Sig Andersen, Rok Zgolin Kobe, Jorn Kristian Thomsen, and Michael Hepp.
In between the previous chapters is a visual timeline of all 22 LEGO Architecture sets that have been produced since 2008. This timeline is split into the Landmark Series and … Continue
If you missed out on the LEGO Seasonal Decorating the Tree (40058) polybag last year at LEGO Stores or on Shop@Home, you’ll be glad to know that US Toys R Us is now currently carrying them in stores. I can confirm that they are $9.99 each and are tucked away behind the register counters or the guest service desk. If you need info for it, the SKU is 52B88C4D and the UPC is 673419183826. They are also listed on TRU’s website but aren’t available to purchase yet at this time. The polybag itself contains 110 pieces and also includes 2 minifigures. This polybag will make a great stocking stuffer for Christmas which is exactly three weeks away as of this post.
Update: There are a couple of reports that TRU won’t be selling them until December 14. You may want to call your store to clarify before going there.
Today was the last Monthly Mini Build event for 2014 and it was a highly anticipated one. For the holidays, LEGO has gone with the Gingerbread House (40105) for the December build. We finally get some needed rain here in San Diego but that didn’t deter families from waiting in line to get their set. I was surprised that many families also wanted to build the Gingerbread House in the store and didn’t mind that it was raining. Now that’s dedication!
Kids also had the opportunity to build some ornaments back at the Pick-A-Brick wall. This was Genevieve’s idea which was inspired by LEGO builder Chris McVeigh and his holiday building guides. Although I wasn’t able to take any pictures of the builds, I did see there were some pretty cool Christmas tree built.
For the Gingerbread House (40105) itself, it contains 54 pieces which is the second largest Mini Build of the year next to the March Spring Tree (40096). The house has your typical Gingerbread House look with the white frosting roof and the 1×1 studs representing candy. The front of the house also has a brick-built candy cane. The only thing I thought that was off was the 2×4 yellow brick that was used instead of a brown one.
Overall, the Gingerbread House is a well made set that goes great with your Winter themed sets. The January 2015 Monthly Mini Build will be an Alien with a space dog which you can see on the January 2015 LEGO Store Calendar.… Continue
