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Ace "onions" Kim | September 30th, 2012 | LEGO, Sales News

LEGO Shop@Home October Promotions

A new month, a new set of promotions. October is chock full of Shop@Home goodies to whet your spending appetite:

First up is the return of TC-14! If you missed out on him a while ago, now’s your chance to get him for free! Just buy the latest UCS set, 10227 B-wing Starfighter, and TC-14 will be automatically added to your cart for free! We reviewed the set recently and also posted a time lapse video of the build for your reading and viewing pleasure. Offer is valid from Oct 1 through Oct 31 or while supplies last
You’ll also get a free reusable tote bag with any DUPLO purchase. Offer valid from Oct 1 through Oct 31.
Free shipping may have ended but it’s coming back. You’ll get free shipping on all orders $99 or more from Oct 15 through Oct 31.
And if those deals weren’t enough, October is also double VIP points month! You’ll get double VIP points all month long.

If you have patience, you should order the 10227 B-wing Starfighter on Oct 15 so you can score free shipping and the free TC-14 minifigure. You run the risk of Shop@Home running out of the figure, though. Only you can prevent ~~forest fires~~ make that decision.

And finally, 10229 Winter Village Cottage is now available.

Click through our portal link to begin your shopping spree. Your future overlords will thank you.

Tags: 10227 B-wing Starfighter, 10229 Winter Village Cottage, shop@home, TC-14

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Ace "onions" Kim | September 29th, 2012 | LEGO, News

LEGO Announces 10223 Horizon Express

Ya know, I’m not THAT into trains but I do appreciate their place in our hobby. Every now and then, LEGO puts out a set that catches my eye and makes me sit up and take notice. Their latest offering of 10233 Horizon Express does just that. Officially unveiled today at LEGO Fan Weekend in Denmark, this set boasts 1,351 pieces and will only set you back $129 USD when it goes up for sale at Shop@Home in January of 2013. Pictures below, official press release below that:

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Tags: 10233 Horizon Express

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Ace "onions" Kim | September 29th, 2012 | LEGO Star Wars, Reviews

Review: 10227 B-wing Starfighter

The B-wing fighter is one of the last few remaining original trilogy and one of my favorites. I don’t think there are many space ships in science fiction that boasts a design where the ship revolves around the cockpit. It sounds completely off the wall and wholly unnecessary considering the size and shape of the ship that would do said revolutions. I didn’t care, it was a fascinating concept with an equally fascinating design. It wasn’t on screen for more than a few seconds during Return of the Jedi; it probably had the least amount of screen time compared to the other Rebel fighters. No matter, I still liked it. And I was absolutely giddy when I found out it was getting the UCS treatment. My affection, however, may have set me up for disappointment.

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Tags: 10227 B-wing Starfighter

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Ace "onions" Kim | September 28th, 2012 | LEGO Star Wars, Sales News

Walmart Discounts 10188 Death Star Further, Now $337

Update: Amazon has price matched the set.

I realize we already reported on 10188 being discounted at Walmart, but this deserves a second mention since it has been reduced further. 10188 Death Star is now $336.87, which is about 16% or so off of MSRP of $399, down from their already reduced price of $357.89.

~~Amazon has yet to price match. They usually do but that doesn’t seem to be the case this time around.~~

Update: Amazon has price matched the set.

Tags: 10188 Death Star

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Pete "bigospedros" Croxson | September 28th, 2012 | LEGO Lord of the Rings, LEGO Star Wars, Sales News

[UK] Argos 3 for 2 plus vouchers!

Argos have launched a 3 for 2 deal on all toys, for the next few days. The offer is available in-store only, but you can reserve items online for store collection and the discount will be applied at the till.

Furthermore, for each £50 you spend, you’ll receive a £5 voucher. If you spend £100, you’ll get a £10 voucher.

Offer ends 2nd October. Click the picture above to go to the Argos Lego landing page.

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Ace "onions" Kim | September 27th, 2012 | Events, LEGO

New Orleans Build Event This Saturday September 29

Do you live near the New Orleans and are looking for something to do this weekend? Well LEGO has your back. They are hosting an all night building event starting this Saturday September 29th. Come out and you can meet the one and only Master Model Builder Erik Varszegi. All the details are below:

WHAT: Come help LEGO Master Builders construct a 10’ tall vampire made entirely from LEGO bricks at this first ever all night LEGO building event. Build all day and then watch Lord Vampyre – inspired by the leader of this year’s Monster Fighters line – rise by the light of the full moon. Great visual opportunities with LEGO Lord Vampyre set against the backdrop of iconic Jackson Square and St. Louis Cathedral. This spooky celebration is open to the entire family and features something for everyone, including performances from New Orleans Saintsations and community costume contest.

WHEN: Saturday, September 29th to Sunday, September 30th

· Saturday:
o 12:00 PM-5:00 PM: Open brick building for Lord Vampyre model
o 5:00 PM: Lord Vampyre assembly begins
o 6:00 PM: Costume contest (for children up to age 14)
o 9:00 PM & 10:00 PM: Monster-inspired Saintsations dance performances
o 3:00-7:00 PM: LEGO Club Kids Activities

· Sunday:
o 6:00 AM hour: Master Builder, Erik Varszegi, will place final brick

WHERE: Washington Artillery Park Amphitheater
750 Decatur St., between St. Peter and St. Ann Sts.
New Orleans, LA 70116

I’m not sure if that Sunday 6:00am hour is a typo or what. It seems awfully early to place one final brick. Unless they really are going to stay up all night to build Lord Vampyre.

Tags: Lord Vampyre

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Ken "buriedbybricks" Robichaud | September 27th, 2012 | LEGO Star Wars

LEGO Death Star II Stop Motion Animation

I enjoy stop motion style animations like Francisco Prieto’s work with 10179 UCS Millennium Falcon, so I thought I’d pass along his newest since he took the time to share it in the forum. It took him over 1500 hours to render the animation, but the smooth continuous flow of the single camera sweep makes it all worth it, to me at least. I wonder if he takes requests…

Tags: 10143 Death Star II, 10179 Millennium Falcon, Francisco Prieto

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Rick "GIR3691" Theroux | September 27th, 2012 | LEGO, LEGO Harry Potter, LEGO Maersk, LEGO Star Wars, Sales News

[US] Big Sets Discounted at Walmart.com, Amazon.com

Browsing through the Walmart.com inventory, they have a number of large discounts on the larger Star Wars sets, as well as various other $100+ items. Here are some notable deals:

>>10188 Death Star is $357.89 ($399.99 MSRP)
>>10221 Super Star Destroyer is $335.99 (MSRP $399.99)
>>10225 UCS R2-D2 is $151.19 (MSRP $179.99)
>>10217 Diagon Alley is $125.99 (MSRP $149.99)
>>Modular Building Series is around $120 range ($149.99 MSRP), though most are sold out online.
>>(10224 Town Hall is $161.97 (MSRP $199.99).
>>10231 Shuttle Expedition is $78.27 ($99.99 MSRP)
>>10220 Volkswagen T1 Camper and 10219 Maersk Train are $99-100 (MSRP $119.99)

All of these qualify for $.99 Shipping or free Site-To-Store Shipping, though I’ve heard some troubling stories about Walmart’s shipping quality. Amazon.com has already price-matched some of these like 10231 Shuttle Expedition, 10224 Town Hall, and 10225 R2-D2, and they also qualify for Free Super Saver Shipping.

via Brickset.com

Tags: 10188 Death Star, 10217 Diagon Alley, 10219 Maersk Train, 102200 Volkswagen T1 Camper, 10221 Super Star Destroyer, 10224 Town Hall, 10225 R2-D2, 10231 Shuttle Expedition, Amazon.com, Walmart.com

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Ace "onions" Kim | September 26th, 2012 | LEGO Lord of the Rings, News

Another LOTR Poster

Not quite the heroic version of the Monsters and Villains poster posted yesterday, but pretty nice nonetheless. Courtesy of TooMuchDew’s photostream.

Pre-order the game yet? Gamestop still has the Elrond figure available. Don’t be like me and put things off until they’re too late.

Tags: Elrond, Gamestop, LEGO Lord of the Rings: The Videogame

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Ace "onions" Kim | September 26th, 2012 | LEGO, News

LEGO Sends Press Release to AFOL Sites, Flying Pigs Sighted Over Frozen Hell

In an unprecedented move, LEGO has sent over assets and information to FBTB and other AFOL sites regarding a store promotion involving LEGO.

Unprecedented!

Okay, enough of the cheekiness. You might have seen this thread already on our forums started by ufjason. It’s about Toys’R'Us’s month-long Bricktober promotion for the month of October. We’ve been given the above image and the press release below. There are also two in-store events scheduled for October 20th and 27th, the latter for a Monster Fighters themed build and giveaway just in time for Halloween.

Celebrate Bricktober at participating Toys “R” Us® stores this October!

It’s time to celebrate Bricktober at participating Toys “R” Us® stores! This October, make a qualifying LEGO® purchase in a Toys “R” Us store and you’ll be able to take home an exclusive vintage minifigure collection! There are a total of four unique volumes; a different set available each week during October. Collect all 20 vintage minifigures!

Take a trip down memory lane with the opportunity to bring home four volumes of the vintage minifigure collection! Each collection features 5 unique and famous LEGO minifigures from the past. Venture into space with the astronaut, explore the Wild West with the cavalry colonel, sail the seven seas with the pirate, and even protect the castle with the brave knight! There are lots more classic minifigures ready to join your collection. These friendly, smiling characters have always made building fun! Quantities are limited and will only be available in October from participating Toys “R” Us stores. Please note that the exclusive vintage minifigure collection is only available in participating stores during the month of October while supplies last. A qualifying purchase is required and this product is not available for individual purchase.

For more details please visit your local Toys “R” Us Store.

Tags: Bricktober, Toys'R'Us

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