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Ace Kim| September 19th, 2017 | LEGO, News

People Actually Want Toy Block Tape?

I saw this on this on the news the other night, this being LEGO-compatible tape that no one asked for. Nimuno Loops, its official name, by Team Nimuno – Division of Chrome Cherry Design Studio, is making this flexible, cuttable tape in several widths and colors, with a sticky back that they claim is reusable. I’m curious how reusable this tape would be, especially in the hands of kids. They are making tape in both the stud and tube sides, so they can bind together. The actual clutch power to LEGO bricks remains to be seen. You can check out more information on their Nimuno Loops Indiegogo page. The crowdfunding phase has closed, meeting an astonishing 20055% of their original goal. You can pick some up on Amazon along with other LEGO-compatible tape that seems to have already existed. So why it’s a big deal now, I have no idea, but it seems like a pretty stupid idea if you ask me.

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Ace Kim| September 19th, 2017 | DC Universe, LEGO Super Heroes, Sales News

Wonder Woman Comes Out Today

I freakin’ loved Wonder Woman! I don’t get to see movies in the theater very much but made the effort to see this one and was I glad I did. I loved it so much, I’m trying to see if the Amazon retailer exclusive version with that sweet-ass statue (pictured above) is within my budget.

Every other major retailer has their own exclusive, and the next appealing offer would have to be from Steelbook Central aka Best Buy with their Steelbook case and 4k Blu-ray / Blu-ray / Digital combo pack:

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Although, the artwork on that cover looks a bit off. And is she doing her best impression of Spider-Man swinging through the air with her lasso? Anyways, Best Buy also offers a Blu-ray with collectible cards.

Target has a lenticular cover and book, and Walmart has a Tiara prop.

And if you’re in the mood for some Wonder Woman LEGO, there was only one set that came out specifically for the super heroine, but not marketed exactly as being movie-related, so don’t look for comparisons cause you’ll just be disappointed if you do. 76075 Wonder Woman Warrior Battle is available directly from LEGO [email protected] Price is $29.99.

Happy Wonder Woman day, y’all!

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Ace Kim| September 18th, 2017 | LEGO, Sales News

Toys’R’Us May Be Filing for Bankruptcy Soon

Update 2: Completely selfish of me to think this considering there are people’s jobs on the line, but I seriously hope this doesn’t affect SNES Classic availability. I struck out on the day pre-orders went live so brick and mortar stores are my only option. TRU took no online pre-orders and has confirmed they will only be selling it in stores on release day.

Update: And so it begins.

I guess the TRU tax wasn’t enough to keep it in the black. Bloomberg has a good article on it explaining how the retail giant found itself in this position.

I remember when Toys’R’Us was THE place to go to. Now that big box stores are competing at the brick and mortar level and the juggernaut known as Amazon ruling the online space, it’s hard to compete. They closed down a few locations a couple of years ago, restructured a bit, introduced the infamous Toys’R’Us tax, and they are still struggling.

This, following the news of LEGO laying off peeps, it’s not looking good for the toy industry as a whole.

The bankruptcy filing is Chapter 11, giving it protection from creditors while it restructures. It’s not as bad as Chapter 7. Chapter 7 is bad news.

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Ace Kim| September 15th, 2017 | News, The LEGO Movie

The LEGO Movie Sequel Details Emerge, Lord and Miller To Rewrite

Phil Lord and Chris Miller, the directors behind The LEGO Movie, are back in the drivers seat for the sequel and will be rewriting the script. There’s a ton of details revealed over at this Collider article but the gist of it is that the movie will pick up a few years after the first movie’s ending, where Duplo was seen attacking Bricksburg. The movie will explore the differences between how boys and girls play. The article is definitely worth a read and echoes a lot of the same thoughts I had while reading it.

The LEGO Movie 2’s release date has been pushed back all the way to February 8th, 2019.

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Ace Kim| September 14th, 2017 | Site News

Follow Us On Twitch!

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So, I mentioned this before, and you may or may not be aware of this, but we actually have a twitch channel! You can find us at twitch.tv/fb2b. We tried streaming LEGO Dimensions, and by we I mean Nick. I think we tried it two times, but realized that it’s not a very fun game. It seems counterintuitive to say that right before I say this but we are going to resurrect our channel and try and stream The LEGO Ninjago Movie Video Game when it releases. I’ll nail down an exact day and time when we start streaming the closer we get to release day. It might be a combination of a weekend day and a couple of nights, depending on the family schedule and all that.

And hey, while I’m self-promoting I might as well mention my own personal twitch channel, yesonions, where you can watch me play games averagely. Been on a Splatoon 2 kick but will probably expand that to other games sooner or later. I’ve been told I need a mic and webcam, but I’m pretty sure no one wants to see my face… working on getting a headset though.

Anyways, join us/me on twitch.tv and let’s play!

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Ace Kim| September 14th, 2017 | News, The LEGO NINJAGO Movie

New The LEGO NINJAGO Movie Video Game Trailer: Enter The Dojo

Now that the Falcon fiasco is over, let’s talk about something else, like the latest trailer for the upcoming The LEGO NINJAGO Movie Video Game. It shows off the Battle Dojo! I have no idea what that means but it must be pretty important! Here’s the bit of text that came with the email:

The LEGO NINJAGO Movie Video Game features eight large, action-packed, open locations based on the movie story, as well as iconic locations and characters from the LEGO Ninjago TV series. Each location includes a host of hidden secrets to collect, as well as its own unique Challenge Dojo where players can put their combat skills to the test, earning high scores and battling with increasingly tougher enemies.

That last bit, about battling with increasingly tougher enemies, makes me think there’s either a “horde” game mode, or a escalation battle mode to see how far you can get.

The game launches on September 22nd, the same day the movie comes out. It will be available for Xbox One, PS4, Switch, and PC. You can still pre-order from GameStop and get their exclusive bonus of a LuhLoyd minifigure.

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Ace Kim| September 14th, 2017 | LEGO Star Wars, Sales News

UCS Falcon Now Available To Empty Thine Wallets

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Update 2: It’s sold out now and listed as “temporarily out of stock”. Your best bet at this point is to wait it out until October 10th when double VIP points promotion starts and get 1,598 points for your purchase which translates to… at least five bucks. And in case you’re wondering, no, I couldn’t get one.

Update: Assuming of course the site will even work for you. Been trying to purchase for about an hour now? Site won’t keep me logged in, checkout fails at pretty much every step, I’ll randomly get logged out. It’s as if there’s a newly released product that’s high in demand that would cause the site to fail or something…

This is all I can think about right now:

You can now drain your bank account purchase 75192 Millennium Falcon directly from LEGO [email protected] for the princely sum of $799.99 plus whatever taxes that may apply. You’ll need to be a VIP member for the early access so make sure you’re logged into your account. You’ll for sure get free shipping and I think that mini green dragon mech from Ninjago. And you’ll also get the problem of trying to figure out where to put the damn thing, built or unbuilt.

I know, I know, first world problems and all that…

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Ace Kim| September 13th, 2017 | LEGO Star Wars, Sales News

Limited Stock Of Falcon At LEGO Brand Retail Locations

If you were like me and planning on picking up a UCS Falcon in person at a LEGO Brand Retail location tomorrow morning, you may want to rethink your plans. It’s been reported that each store will have extremely limited stock, like 6-8, maybe less, available for purchase tomorrow. So the heck with that. You’re better off buying online directly from LEGO [email protected] or waiting until the October Double VIP points promo starts, which is October 10th through the 25th. Don’t worry, the special Star Wars-themed VIP card is all year long.

Buy 75192 Millennium Falcon from LEGO [email protected]

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Ace Kim| September 13th, 2017 | News, The LEGO Batman Movie

What The Hell Is The Bat Segway?

And, more importantly, where can I get one?

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Ace Kim| September 12th, 2017 | LEGO Dimensions, News

LEGO Dimensions Final Wave Ever Released Today

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Does anyone still play this game anymore? I know we tried streaming it at one point, but let’s be honest, it’s pretty boring. Still, if you’re a completionist, you can now pick up The Powerpuff Girls and Beetlejuice packs today from your favorite retailer. I’d link to Amazon but they seem to have sold out already. Next best bet would be Best Buy.

Today’s release is the final wave for Year 2 content. With nothing announced for the next wave at the recent Gamescom or E3 earlier this year, the future is not looking good. If LEGO Dimensions is taking a break, they need to do or announce something soon to keep whatever momentum they have left going. I get the feeling that interest is dwindling though, and that retailers are not too happy with product sitting on the shelf doing nothing but collecting dust. That being said, if you wait long enough, you’re bound to get today’s releases at 50% or less.

Out of all of the toys to life products out there, I shouldn’t be surprised that Nintendo’s amiibo products are still the best performing. Except for Animal Crossing. Let’s pretend that never happened shall we?

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