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New Target Inventory Tracker Tool by BrickPicker

February 16, 2015 / Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

Our friends over at BrickPicker has been expanding recently and they’ve developed a Target Inventory Tracker tool. The main thing that I’ve noticed and appreciate is the DPCI search option on the right side. Once you click the link, you get a little popup which allows you to search for items. Just put in what you’re searching for and once the results come up, you get a list along with the DPCI numbers that you can click which automatically fills the search box so you don’t even have to copy and paste it.

When the results are shown, you get to see which stores have the item in stock with a 100 mile radius as well as geo-location pins to see which store are closest to you. There is also information about the store like address, phone number, hours, as well a store layout so you can know exactly where the toy section is at for each store. If there is inventory at a store, you have the option to purchase it right then which takes you to Target’s product page. Some items are eligible for Store Pickup but some aren’t so you have to double check that.

Overall, the Target Inventory Status tool is pretty neat and can be pretty helpful if you’re searching for a particular item. You don’t even have to be a member of BrickPicker to use the free tool so it’s worth checking out and bookmarking it.

Note: Before I get comments saying that Brickseek has a similar tool, I’ve also … Continue

LEGO Wins Three Awards at 2015 New York Toy Fair

February 15, 2015 / Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

For some day 2 news from the 2015 New York Toy Fair, there were 13 different Toy Fair awards announced this morning and LEGO has won three of them. Thanks to Chad for sending us the news and you can check out the video below.

First is the Preschool Toy of the Year going to the LEGO Juniors Knights’ Castle (10676). This set was recognized for an outstanding toy developed for pre-schoolers ages 3-5.

The e-Connected Toy of the Year went to the LEGO Fusion Town Master (21204). This award was for an app-cessory or physical toy that interacts with a smartphone, tablet, or gaming device.

Finally for the Educational Toy of the Year, the LEGO TECHNIC Cargo Plane (42025) snagged that one. This award was for a toy that helps children develop special skills and knowledge through play. I believe any LEGO set could have won this award since they all fit the requirements.

Post by Brick Builders Club.

LEGO Pirates Chess Set (40158) Image Found

February 14, 2015 / Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

Stepping away for a little bit from the 2015 New York Toy Fair coverage, we have some news to report about the new LEGO Pirates Chess Set (40158). We first reported on this set back last month and we now have an image of what it looks like courtesy of Brickset. The set contains 857 pieces and one of our readers has commented saying that they’ve already picked up this set at LEGOLAND Florida. LEGOLAND shops usually releases sets a little earlier than at LEGO Stores and Shop@Home so if you’re looking to pick up the LEGO Pirates Chess Set up, you might be able to get it early there.

LEGO Star Wars UCS TIE Fighter (75095) Officially Revealed

February 14, 2015 / Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

Today at the 2015 New York Toy Fair, LEGO has unveiled the latest LEGO Star Wars UCS set, the TIE Fighter (75095). We were the first site to report that this set would be coming out this year and we can now see it in its full glory. The UCS TIE Fighter contains 1685 pieces and will retail for $199.99. There’s no mentioning of a specific release date for it but our sources told us that it will be available during the May the 4th event.

75095 TIE Fighter, 1,685 pieces

US $199.99 – CA $229.99 – DE 199.99€ – UK £169.99 – DK 1799.00 DKK

Presenting the Ultimate Collector Series TIE Fighter – the iconic Imperial starfighter!

We proudly present the Ultimate Collector Series LEGO Star Wars TIE Fighter. As featured in many of the action-packed Star Wars battle scenes, including the decisive battle that led to the destruction of the first Death Star, this large-scale LEGO-brick rendition of the classic Imperial starfighter has intricate detailing, as well as an opening top hatch and an exclusive TIE Fighter Pilot minifigure with a blaster pistol. And when you want to keep it safe from Rebel attack, mount the model on the display stand and keep yourself updated with all the key facts and figures on the included fact plaque. The Ultimate Collector Series TIE Fighter is the perfect addition to your Star Wars collection!

Includes a TIE Fighter Pilot minifigure with a blaster pistol

Features an opening top hatch

Includes a display stand and informative fact

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LEGO Marvel Super Heroes Avengers: Age of Ultron Attack on Avengers Tower (76038) Review

February 13, 2015 / Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

For our second LEGO Marvel Super Heroes Avengers: Age of Ultron set review of this wave, we have the Attack on Avengers Tower (76038). The set has 515 pieces and retails for $59.99, around a $0.12/piece ratio. I purchased this set when it was available on Amazon a few days ago but the link has since been taken down. The box contains four numbered bags, two large instruction booklets, a sticker sheet, and a comic.

LEGO Marvel Super Heroes Avengers: Age of Ultron Attack on Avengers Tower (76038)

The Future of LEGO Star Wars Theme Very Secure

February 12, 2015 / Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

Our friends at Brick Fanatics has found an interesting article from ToyNews regarding the future of the LEGO Star Wars theme. In a recent interview, LEGO CEO Jørgen Von Knudstorp states that the very popular theme will “stay with us forever because LEGO Star Wars has become a brand in its own right.” Back in 2012, LEGO extended the licensing deal with Lucasfilm, which they’ve had since 1999, for 10 more years until 2022 and it looks like that they’ll keep continuing to do so in the future. The Star Wars Universe is so massive that there’s almost unlimited sets that LEGO can create including the new Constraction Ultrabuild Characters that will be released later this year. Plus there are the three sequel trilogy movies as well as the Han Solo and Boba Fett spin-off movies that can give more sources of inspiration for future sets.

Continuing with the interview, Knudstorp also talks about licensed themes. He notes that LEGO doesn’t want every movie to become a theme but they do like “stories that have longevity” such as LEGO The Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit, Star Wars, and Harry Potter. As we know by now, some movies that turn into sets didn’t pan out as the company would have liked such as Prince of Persia and The Lone Ranger.

Finally, Toy News asked if the LEGO is releasing licensed sets targeted towards adult fans. Knudstorp answers both yes and no and gives an example of the LEGO Ideas Ghostbusters Ecto-1 (21108) set. He’s surprised to … Continue

LEGO 2015 New York Toy Fair Press Releases

February 12, 2015 / Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

The 2015 New York Toy Fair is starting this weekend and LEGO has released four press releases today about the company’s growth last year as well as some themes we can expect to see at the Toy Fair. According to one of the releases, there will be a whopping 313 sets displayed at the American International Toy Fair which is the largest collection displayed so far including LEGO Elves and LEGO Star Wars.

We pretty much know about everything that will be shown at the event but one thing that’s notable on the press release is LEGO finally acknowledging The Simpsons Series 2 Collectible Minifigures (71009) which will be released in May and the Halloween-themed Series 14 Collectible Minifigures in September. So far both waves have only been rumors including the leaked image of the Halloween Monster minifigures which have since been taken down. As usual, I would guess that the minifigures will not be shown there but the boxes will be shown.

As mentioned before, we will be there indirectly as Chad from Brick Fest Live will be sending us images and videos to upload throughout the event. Our coverage will be starting around 7am EST/4am PST on Saturday, February 14.