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Ace "onions" Kim | February 6th, 2012 | Events, LEGO

Toy Fair Invitations

Toy Fair Badges

I just received FBTB’s official Toy Fair invitations which doubles as our badges which triples as a teaser for our exclusive minifigs. The wording makes me believe, however, that our “exclusive” minifigs will later be available to the general public through a normal set since the tag line says, “be the first to receive two 2012 LEGO minifigures!”. No idea if there will be any other premiums but we’ll keep you posted.

Don “Solo” Reitz and I will be attending the collector event this Sunday February 12th. Watch this space and our flickr stream for our full event coverage.

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Don "Solo" Reitz | February 1st, 2012 | Contests, LEGO, LEGO Star Wars

PCHLUG 101 Challenge – “Podracing!”

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The boys over at The Pacific Coast Highway LEGO User Group are running a new contest with their trademark twist: in 101 parts or less, build a podracer. Prizes will be awarded for three categories: funny, faithful, and fanciful. Head on over to check out the full rules. It’s open to anyone, not just PCHLUG members, and the prizes on the line are the new mini pod sets. Contest is open all February… the same time frame as our own Podracer contest by no coincidence.

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Ace "onions" Kim | January 21st, 2012 | LEGO, News

Update: LEGO Santa Yoda

LEGO Santa Yoda

Okay. First, let me apologize for my absence. I really have no excuse other than the break I took was needed and fully enjoyed even if the timing was not the best. And now the update: despite what the LEGO Santa Yoda site said for total donation, I think it was just under 700k the last time I checked, I’ve received word that LEGO has generously donated 1 million toys to Toys for Tots. Yes, 1 million toys. The cynic in me wants to see proof of this, since we only have their word to go on, but I don’t want to be that guy. I’ll trust what they tell me, and if they say that 1 million toys were donated, that means 1 million more kids enjoyed a LEGO filled holiday.

Looking back on our efforts, it’s pretty obvious our efforts to hit that magic number caught them off guard where they throttled submissions to the point that reaching the goal was rendered impossible. Still, it warms the cockles of my heart knowing that there were people out there just as impassioned as I was to see LEGO donate as many toys as possible.

I’ll be taking care of the drawing of the prizes in the next few days. I know it’s already a month behind the close of LEGO Santa Yoda (even though the site was taken down a few days ago), but I’ll catch up. Please stay tuned.

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Rick "GIR3691" Theroux | January 20th, 2012 | LEGO, LEGO Cars, LEGO Star Wars, Sales News

Clearance Prices Drop at LEGO Shop@Home

Swamp Speeder

LEGO Shop @ Home has reduced some of its clearance items’ prices. Nothing too mind-blowingly awesome, but there are some noteworthy mentions.

>>8091 Republic Swamp Speeder $14.98 (down from $29.99)
>>8424 Mater’s Spy Zone $7.48 (down from $14.99)
>>8484 Ultimate Build Lightning McQueen $14.98 (down from $29.99)
>>8639 Big Bentley BustOut $41.98 (down from $69.99)

The Republic Swamp Speeder is the clear highlight at 50% off. Like most 2011 Star Wars exclusives, it had a fairly inflated price considering the piece count. Now it’s a much better value.

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Ace "onions" Kim | January 18th, 2012 | LEGO, Sales News

Series 6 Now Available

Well, they’ve been available for over a week now, but LEGO Shop@Home has Minifigures Series 6 available for purchase now. Limit of 16 as usual. This looks to be the best series yet. That is until Series 7 is released.

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Pete "bigospedros" Croxson | January 9th, 2012 | Events, LEGO, News

Lego Mania Exhibition in Basingstoke, UK (21st Feb to 15th April)

Thanks to my lovely girlfriend, I’ve been made aware of a forthcoming Lego event / exhibition which will be taking place at Milestones, Basingstoke, between the dates of 21st February and 15th April.  The picture above will link to the event website, but the blurb says the following …

Come and watch 150,000 Lego bricks being placed one by one to create a magnificent minifigure scale model of the great Tudor Palace, Basing House.

But the model is just the focal point for a vast range of fun things to do for children and adults of any age, including

  • LEGO competitions and prizes
  • LEGO models on display
  • DUPLO and LEGO brick play tables
  • LEGO interactives
  • LEGO Brick trail – Activities that explore the connections between LEGO and technologies of the past
  • LEGO Minifigure Hunt
  • ‘Brick Film’ screenings – see famous movies acted out by LEGO minifigures
  • LEGO Wii and Xbox Games
  • LEGO themed Cafe
  • Customise your own LEGO mini figure
  • LEGO workshops, including an expert building class
  • And much, much, more!

There is an admission fee for the venue as below :

Adult £7.90

Concessions 60+, disabled person, student with photo ID £6.90

Child 5 -15 years £4.75, under 5 free

Family 2 adults + 2 children £22.75

 

Sounds like a good day out …

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Rick "GIR3691" Theroux | December 26th, 2011 | LEGO, LEGO Star Wars, Sales News

[USA] Post-Christmas Clearance at Walmart and Target

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Dissatisfied with the Shop@Home clearances today, I ventured out to nearby Walmarts and Targets. Though unmarked, many sets were discounted by 50% at Walmart. Some Star Wars sets were included, along with most of the 2011 Ninjago, Kingdoms, Cars 2, Atlantis, Pharaoh’s Quest, and leftover Toy Story sets. Your mileage will vary from store to store, but be on the lookout for great deals like the Star Wars Advent Calendar or 8097 Slave 1 for half price.

I also hit Target, but found their 30% clearance less than stellar by comparison. However, be sure to keep an eye out as remaining inventory gets deeper discounts. Some Target locations could be up to 75% by the end of the week. 2012 stock is coming shortly, so they need to make room.

Be sure to check the forums to see what people are finding. Definitely worth a venture to the toy aisle this week. Just try not to hog the price scanners too much.

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Ace "onions" Kim | December 25th, 2011 | LEGO, Sales News

LEGO Shop@Home End of Year Clearance Sale

FREE LEGO Ninjago Booster Pack with any LEGO Shop Purchase of $75 or more. Valid 12.26.11 - 1.31.12

It’s the 26th on the east coast, so it’s safe to post this now.

Numeric values shown are dollar discounts off MSRP. I can’t stress that enough.

LEGO Shop@Home sent over a list of all the items that are discounted for their end of year clearance. Numeric values shown are dollar discounts off MSRP. I can’t stress that enough. The list makes no distinction of what was available or unavailable before the sale started so you may see some items that have been long gone appear below. Prices are good online and in-store so you may get luckier at your local LEGO Brand Retail store. For your convenience, I’ve organized the list according to theme and tried linking directly to the product.

I apologize in advance if the sale prices aren’t as exciting as you were hoping. I didn’t make the sale; I just report on them.

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Pete "bigospedros" Croxson | December 22nd, 2011 | LEGO

Worlds Tallest Lego Christmas Tree …

Ho Ho Ho-ley Moley!  That’s a big tree!!

Since I was in London last weekend, I thought it only right and proper to go and see the World’s Biggest Lego Christmas Tree.  It resides at St Pancras station and is quite frankly huge!  There’s a few pics in the linked photostream below … sadly, there’s also some pics of me … but I’m sporting my FBTB shirt, so it’s all good ;-)

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If you are in London at all, I would urge you go go check it out … you can get pretty close and I found myself staring at it’s construction as much as enjoying it’s beauty *geek*

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Ace "onions" Kim | December 18th, 2011 | LEGO, Sales News

Last Day for Free Shipping Promo from Shop@Home

Receive FREE Shipping on any shop.LEGO.com order of $49 or more. Valid thru 12.18.11

Just a reminder that today is the last day to take advantage of the free shipping offer from LEGO Shop@Home and to receive your order in time for Christmas. Specifically, it expires tonight at 11:59pm EST, that’s 9pm for you West Coasters. The minimum order threshold is only $49. Way better than fighting the madness at retail stores. All that being said, I find myself needing to go to a mall to finish my shopping. A mall. On the last weekend before Christmas. A mall that doesn’t have a LEGO store. Should be good times.

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