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LEGO and Sony Considering Creating Next Generation Toys

May 24, 2013 / Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

Researchers of Sony Computer Science Laboratories in Tokyo and LEGO are joining forces to think of ways they can create next generation toys for kids in the future. In the demonstration, the researchers have attached motors and cameras to LEGO bricks and are controlling the pieces with a Playstation controller. The companies are trying to make the LEGO bricks play like video games. The objective is to keep the pieces small so kids may use them along with some other toys and games.

The reason why LEGO decided to forge this partnership is because LEGO is extremely worried that more and more kids are migrating to video games at a younger age while they should be playing with more tangible toys.

As it currently stands, the LEGO/Sony project is still in it’s infant stage and there are no plans for any products to be released in the near future.

**Via PC Gamer**

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The ReBrick LEGO Movie Competition Winners Announced

May 23, 2013 / Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

Back in March, ReBrick announced the start of the LEGO Movie Competition to let users submit entries to win a chance for their short film to be in The LEGO Movie. Today, ReBrick has announced the winners of the contest. The judges consisted of Kevin Hinkle, North American Community Coordinator at the LEGO Group, Phil Lord, Director of THE LEGO MOVIE, Chris Miller, Director of THE LEGO MOVIE, and Chris McKay, Co-Director of THE LEGO MOVIE. Congratulations to all the winners!

First Place

Gorgy Wants A Horse by Brotherhoodworkshop

Second Place

Garbage Man by Paganomation

Third Place

Unity is Strength by Pedro Sequeria

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LEGO Has Some Secrets To Reveal Today

May 23, 2013 / Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

Today in New York, The LEGO Group is having a event to celebrate the premiere of LEGO Star Wars: The Yoda Chronicles next week Wednesday on Cartoon Network. They will be unveiling the world’s largest LEGO model and s you can see from the image above, it will be pretty big. The “set” called the Secret Model Indestructable Box contains 5,335,200 pieces and weighs 45,980 lbs. Once unveiled to the public, the model will be on display until May 25th so if you’re in Times Square, you can go take a look at it too. If you’re on Twitter, follow The LEGO Group to see their updates on the event by using the hashtag #LEGOYodaNYC. Last week, LEGO sent out a promotional set to the media to promote the animated series as well.

Update: The model has been revealed and it is a life-size X-Wing Starfighter. More details after the jump.

Here it is- The largest LEGO model EVER! The LEGO X-Wing Starfighter made from over 5million bricks! #LEGOYodaNYC ow.ly/i/2buRW

— The LEGO Group (@LEGO_Group) May 23, 2013

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Win a LEGO Batman Prize Pack From DC Comics

May 22, 2013 / Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

The LEGO Batman: The Movie – DC Super Heroes Unite is now available on Blu-Ray/DVD/download and DC Comics is having a contest for you to win a LEGO Batman Prize Pack. The prizes are as follows:

The contest is currently going on and ends on Monday, May 27th at 11:59pm PT. You can go register here and a random winner will be chosen.

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LEGO Batman: The Movie – DC Super Heroes Unite Now Available

May 21, 2013 / Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

Tuesday is new movie release day and today, the LEGO Batman: The Movie – DC Super Heroes Unite for Blu-Ray and DVD are now available on Amazon. Remember, there is a Clark Kent/Superman minifigure included with both versions of the movie. If you’ve played the LEGO Batman 2 video game, you will find that the movie is just a collection of the cutscenes from the game. Currently, the price for the Blu-Ray/DVD/UltraViolet Combo Pack is $13.99 and the regular DVD version is $9.99. The minifigure alone is probably worth the price of the DVD and plus you get a “movie” with some special features such as the “Building Batman” featurette, 3 bonus cartoons from the DC Comics Vault, a LEGO Batman stop-motion short, and winning shorts from the LEGO DC Universe Super Heroes Video Contest.

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LEGO Marvel Super Heroes Iron Man: Malibu Mansion Attack (76007) Review

May 19, 2013 / Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

In the final review of the LEGO Marvel Super Heroes Iron Man sets, we have the Malibu Mansion Attack (76007). This set has 364 pieces and retails for $39.99, which is about $0.11/piece. The box contains three numbered bags, two instruction booklets, a sticker sheet, and a small comic book. Be warned, there may be some movie spoilers in this review so if you haven’t seen the movie yet, read at your own risk. You have been warned.

LEGO Marvel Super Heroes Iron Man: Malibu Mansion Attack (76007)

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LEGO Lord of the Rings The Tower of Orthanc (10237) VIP Release Date

May 18, 2013 / Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

Brick Fanatics is reporting that the LEGO Lord of the Rings Tower of Orthanc (10237) will have an early release date for LEGO VIP members. Registered VIP members will be able to purchase the set on June 17th at LEGO brand stores as well as on Shop@Home. The official release of the Tower will be on July 1st. If you’re a VIP member, Will you be purchasing this set when it becomes available next month?

Build the The Lord of the Rings™ trilogy must-have model!

Finally, collect one of the most instantly recognizable and iconic buildings of The Lord of the Rings™ trilogy: The Tower of Orthanc! Build all 6 highly detailed floors filled with fascinating movie-related details including the attic, library, alchemy room, Saruman’s throne room, entrance hall and dungeon. This exclusive model stars in some of the most iconic scenes from The Lord of the Rings movies. Swoop down with the Great Eagle and rescue stranded Gandalf the Grey from his tower-top prison after his defeat at the hands of the white wizard, Saruman. Build the powerful, tree-like Ent, with poseable limbs and cool swinging arm function, then attack the Uruk-hai and Orc Pitmaster while Saruman and his servant Grima Wormtongue take refuge high in the tower. The Tower of Orthanc is a must-have model for any The Lord of the Rings collection! Includes a Great Eagle, buildable Ent figure and 5 minifigures with weapons: Saruman with kirtle outfit, Grima Wormtongue, Gandalf the Grey, an Uruk-hai and the Orc Pitmaster.

Includes a Great

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