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Will the LEGO Monthly Mini Builds Be Continuing in 2015?

November 8, 2014 / Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

LEGO Store September 2014 Monthly Mini Build Event

Today, I have some exclusive information about the LEGO Monthly Mini Build Events for 2015. As you may have noticed, the Mini Build wasn’t printed on the November and December 2014 LEGO Store Calendars. This made people wonder if the event was even happening at all. Fortunately, the Mini Builds will be happening for the December as well.

After that, it is very uncertain whether it will be going on or not next year. I can safely say that the Monthly Mini Build events will continue to be held on the first Tuesday of every month as usual! To create a more “premium experience,” as it was told by a close source, and to keep the crowds manageable, the Mini Builds will NOT be advertised on future LEGO Store Calendars, website, or on the door decal.

With this announcement, I expect the crowds to be somewhat smaller but not much since the regulars will probably still come whether it is announced on the LEGO Store Calendar or not. For those who rely on the calendar to see when the Mini Build events are held, they may might not show up since it won’t say. We’ll see what happens once 2015 rolls around.

What do you guys think about the LEGO Monthly Mini Builds continuing next year but won’t be announced anywhere?

LEGO Legends of Chima Frax’s Phoenix Flyer (30264) Polybag Available at Target

November 6, 2014 / Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

Target stores are in the process of setting up their Christmas section and every year they have different LEGO polybags for stocking stuffers. For this year, one of these polybags is the LEGO Legends of Chima Frax’s Phoenix Flyer (30264).

This polybag was offered as freebies over in the UK and in Europe earlier this year but now we have a chance to purchase it here in the US. ~~There’s no word on pricing at this time but I’ll update this post when I have details.~~ Frax’s Phoenix Flyer (30264) will go for $3.99 each.

Thanks for Chris from Bricks on the Dollar and his follower Mike for the heads up.

LEGO Officially Announces Partnership with Ferrari, McLaren, and Porsche

November 5, 2014 / Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

As we all know by now, there will be a new theme coming in 2015 called LEGO Speed Champions. Today, The LEGO Group has officially announced their partnership with the different automobile manufacturers that will be part of the theme: Ferrari, McLaren Mercedes, and Porsche. The sets will be available in stores and on Shop@Home starting in March 2015.

There is also a teaser site up for LEGO Speed Champions where you can see some of the close up details of the sets. Unfortunately, the detailing on the sets will be stickers as we already mentioned before. Check out the official press release below:

LEGO built icons – new LEGO car product line available from spring 2015

Beginning from March 2015, builders of all ages, with fuel in their veins, can now create the speeding-bullet cars at home. The LEGO Group has now announced its partnership with the three automobile manufacturers Ferrari, McLaren and Porsche resulting in a new, high-speed product line for building the most favourite cars from LEGO bricks: the LEGO Speed Champions. An adrenaline kick and the thrill of speed are included.

Seven different LEGO sets will be available from spring 2015, ensuring lots of racing action and squealing tyres in the children’s room. A large red Ferrari truck drives up – together with the Ferrari F14 T Racing car. What’s more, a McLaren Mercedes pit stop set will also be available, featuring the McLaren Mercedes MP4-29 as well as the home stretch with lights function and two Porsche cars – the

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LEGO Store November 2014 Monthly Mini Build Event Rocket (40103) Review

November 4, 2014 / Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

Today was the November 2014 Monthly Mini Build event at LEGO Stores. For this month’s build, it was a cool-looking Rocket (40103). Not only you get the aircraft, you also got the build the launching pad and tower as well as the command center building. There are 47 pieces in the build itself and also some leftover pieces. If you were able to get one of the Rocket (40103) sets, it makes a nice display piece.

LEGO November 2014 Monthly Mini Build - Rocket (40103)

For the December 2014 Monthly Mini Build, it will be a Christmas-themed build with a mini Gingerbread House. Although it doesn’t show on the December 2014 LEGO Store Calendar, it will be held on December 2nd at 5pm local time.

You may have noticed that the mini builds haven’t been listed on the store calendar for last two months of the year. From what I’ve been hearing from different sources, the December 2014 Mini Build will be the last one for the foreseeable future. From what’s been said, LEGO has no plans on bringing it back in 2015 and there’s no word if anything will be replacing the mini builds or not.

Obviously, this is a little disappointing because many kids as well as adults do look forward to the events every month. It was a fun way for people who go to the events every month to catch up with each other while the kids are building. Next month’s Gingerbread House could be the very last Monthly Mini Build ever so if you want to get one, head … Continue

LEGO Juniors 2015 Official Images Revealed

November 4, 2014 / Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

German toy shop Spielwaren-Bludau has the official images for some of the 2015 LEGO Juniors sets. We’ve already seen the Pirate Treasure Hunt (10679) but now we can see two more sets in next year’s LEGO Juniors lineup. There are supposedly two more sets out there that have no images yet, Fire Suitcase and Supermarket Suitcase.

Beach Trip (10677)

Pirate Treasure Hunt (10679)

Garbage Truck (10680)

LEGO Store Exclusive 2014 Holiday VIP Shopping Event

November 3, 2014 / Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

The invitations for the LEGO Store Exclusive Holiday 2014 VIP Shopping Event have started to be sent out to eligible LEGO VIP members. The invitation-only VIP shopping event will be held on November 22nd at 9:00am and it allows guests to take advantage of some special holiday offers ahead of Black/”Brick” Friday weekend.

Last year, there were some freebies including free Holiday Pick-A-Brick box, a poster, and a bracelet. There were also peel-off cards to reveal a special offer during the event such as a free set, keychain, or a shopping spree. I can’t confirm if LEGO will be doing the same thing for this year or not.

From what I’ve heard, the LEGO VIP members who have spent a certain amount during a period of time were invited in the shopping event. There are some restrictions to the event like a $5000 limit and no more than five of any single set may be purchased.

Did any of you guys get invited to the 2014 LEGO Shopping Event too?

LEGO December 2014 Store Calendar Promos & Events

October 31, 2014 / Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

The holiday season is pretty much started now and the December 2014 LEGO Store Calendar is now available. Although it is the last month of the year, the deals that will be available are decent but not over the top.

Continuing from Novemeber, you will be able to get a FREE Exclusive 2015 LEGO Wall Calendar with purchases of $75 or more. This deal is valid until the end of the year. Like we mentioned before, there will be no Pick-A-Brick boxes this year and they have been replaced by the 2015 LEGO Wall Calendar. The calendar does include some coupons for future purchases next year.

January – FREE LEGO Store Employee Minifigure (5001622) with any purchase.
February – FREE Hoth Han Solo Minifigure (5001621) with any Star Wars purchase.
March – FREE Build-a-Minifigure set with any purchase.

The other “promotion” is the 2 of 2 LEGO Creator Holiday Exclusive Ice Skating (40107) set which is only available the first day of December because it is a leftover promotion from Black/”Brick” Friday 2014 weekend. That promotion runs only from November 28 – December 1.

Although, it doesn’t show on this particular version of the December 2014 LEGO Store Calendar, there will be a Monthly Mini Build Event on Tuesday, December 2. It starts at 5pm but get there early because the line usually gets pretty long.

Update: The December 2014 Monthly Mini Build will be a small gingerbread house. Photo courtesy of murphquake.