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LEGO Store May 2015 Monthly Mini Build Event Koala (40130) Review

May 5, 2015 / Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

LEGO May 2015 Monthly Mini Build - Koala (40130)

It’s another month and another LEGO Store Monthly Mini Build event has gone by. For May 2015, we have a Koala (40130) which has a very similar building style as the LEGO Seasonal Valentine’s Day Teddy Bear (40085) and Easter Bunny (40086) just to name a few. Since this is a mini build, it only has 65 pieces which is about half the size of the other creatures.

The build itself is very simple with the major colors being bluish gray and white with some shades of pink for the mouth and ears. The completed look is pretty cute with a head that spins on a turntable piece. The arms and legs are on hinges so they have some articulation as well. The only thing I didn’t like about the Koala is the body looks a little thin if you look at it straight.

Overall, the Koala (40130) is a nice little build for May and it goes great with the Seasonal characters from last year if you managed to pick them up. Next month’s Mini Build will be a Parrot and it’ll be the last one using the current system of waiting in line during the day of the event. If you saw my earlier post today, there will be some changes coming to LEGO Monthly Mini Build Program where you have to register online to reserve your spot to be able to participate. That means no more lining up during the day of the event. You can read more about the changes in the … Continue

LEGO The Simpsons Minifigures Series 2 (71009) Review

May 3, 2015 / Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

Way back in August of last year, there was talk about the Series 2 LEGO The Simpsons Minifigures (71009) even though Series 1 was still in stores. That was when speculation started up of who will be included in Series 2 before LEGO officially revealed them back in March.

There are 60 minifigures in a box and you can pretty much find three complete sets in a full unopened box. Each of the packets are $3.99 and they contain a random character from the wave. I’ve managed to collect all 16 from Series 2 on my first try with the help of my feel guide which hopefully you can use as well to find the character(s) you want.

LEGO The Simpsons Minifigures Series 2 (71009)

A LEGO Brickumentary Official Trailer

April 30, 2015 / Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

The official trailer for A LEGO Brickumentary has now become available watch online. If you haven’t heard, the movie is a documentary about LEGO and it explores the history and the worldwide cultural impact the bricks have on people who build with it. It is narrated by Jason Bateman and there are plenty of interviews and stories with AFOLs about what LEGO means to them.

A LEGO Brickumentary was first shown at the Tribeca Film Festival last year and was picked up by RADiUS-TWC shortly after. The release date for theaters will be July 31, 2015. You may probably recognize many of the builders in the movie including Alice Finch, Nathan Sawaya, and Stephen Pakbaz just to name a few. Check out the trailer below.

Thanks to Adeel for the heads up.

First Look at LEGO Creator Ferris Wheel (10247)

April 26, 2015 / Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

An image of the new LEGO Creator Ferris Wheel (10247) has been posted on the AFOLs of FaceBook group via Warren. We first talked about this set in our 2015 promotions report last year and many readers have been waiting a long time to see a glimpse of the set. The image is cropped from the June 2015 LEGO Store Calendar which has started to been passed out already at LEGO Stores. The set will be available to LEGO VIP members on May 13 and for the general public on June 1 at LEGO Stores and on Shop@Home. We should be seeing the official press release and designer video any time now.

LEGO TECHNIC Summer 2015 Official Box Art Images

April 26, 2015 / Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

We’re finally at the end of the summer 2015 official box art images from BrincaLandia with LEGO TECHNIC. There are three LEGO TECHNIC sets scheduled to be released the rest of the year, I believe, with the Fire Plane (42040) and Crawler Crane (42042) out this summer, and the Mercedes Benz Arocs 3245 (42043) which will be available in late 2015. As you can see above, there are only images of the Crawler Crane available at this time.

Updated with Fire Plane.

Crawler Crane (42042)

Make way for the LEGO Technic crawler crane. This 2-in-1 model comes with the Power Functions motor that lets you use the joysticks to operate the boom, raise and lower the claw, rotate the superstructure, and drive the caterpillar tracks. It includes a double winch and pulley system with extensive cabling and rebuilds into a mobile tower crane.

Fire Plane (42040)

Take to the skies for aerial firefighting adventures with the awesome 2-in-1 LEGO Technic fire plane. This model is packed with authentic details and features, including a detailed 2-cylinder engine, joystick-controlled elevators and ailerons, and large pontoons. When you’re done fighting wildfires, rebuild the fire plane into a high-speed jet plane.

Warner Bros. Announces DC Super Hero Girls and LEGO Sets

April 22, 2015 / Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

While sitting here in Chicago waiting for my next flight, Warner Bros. has released a press release announcing the upcoming release of their DC Super Hero Girls line with LEGO producing building sets to go along with it. I believe LEGO will be going with the minidolls similar to the Friends and Elves themes for the DC Super Hero Girls characters. Read the full press release below.

Warner Bros. And DC Entertainment In Partnership With Mattel Launch DC Super Hero Girls, A New Super Hero Universe Designed Just For Girls, Slated For Fall 2015

BURBANK, Calif., April 23, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Beginning in Fall 2015, DC Entertainment, Warner Bros. Animation, Warner Bros. Consumer Products and Mattel join forces to launch DC Super Hero Girls, an exciting new universe of Super Heroic storytelling that helps build character and confidence, and empowers girls to discover their true potential. Featuring DC Comics’ most powerful and diverse line-up of female characters as relatable teens, DC Super Hero Girls will play out across multiple entertainment content platforms and product categories to create an immersive world.

Developed for girls aged 6-12, DC Super Hero Girls centers on the female Super Heroes and Super-Villains of the DC Comics universe during their formative years—prior to discovering their full super power potential. Featuring a completely new artistic style and aesthetic, DC Comics’ icons such as Wonder Woman, Supergirl, Batgirl, Harley Quinn, Bumble Bee, Poison Ivy, Katana and many more make their unprecedented teenaged introduction. Each character has her own storyline that explores what teen life

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LEGO Mixels Series 5 Images

April 22, 2015 / Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

Brickset has posted images of the Series 5 wave of the LEGO Mixels which shows all nine characters in the wave as well as the Max model for each tribe. These were spotted at Toy Fairs earlier in the year but photography of them were prohibited.

The Klinkers have a brown and grey color scheme and has a very steampunk feel to them. The Frosticons make their return with three more characters from the tribe. Finally, the Lixers are mainly yellow with their main features being their tongue.

The Series 5 LEGO Mixels are set to be released in June.

Update: The images were first found on the Mixels Wiki.