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Ken "buriedbybricks" Robichaud | May 31st, 2013 | DC Universe, LEGO Super Heroes

Red Son Rising

LEGO Superman Red Son

Kevin Hinkle works for LEGO, builds with LEGO and draws LEGO. He’s just the level of obsessive I like! Plus, I’m a huge fan of Marvel’s What If? comics and DC’s admittedly deeper and unfortunately defunct Elseworlds titles. This is the type of figure that would make a great exclusive and I for the record would love this one. True Brit, meh. Kingdom Come, pass. Red Son is where it’s at, baby! On second thought, I don’t need another fig to drool over and wish I had like the Symbiote Spidey figure, but I would like to have a print of this. I should probably look into making that happen if possible…

Edit: I should clarify that I enjoyed both True Brit and Kingdom Come, but don’t particularly care for those variant Supersuits.

Ace "onions" Kim | May 31st, 2013 | LEGO, Sales News

Amazon Discounts 10233 Horizon Express by 22%

10233

Amazon is at it again. This time with LEGO Creator Horizon Express (10233). This TGV styled train set is priced at $101.04, a 22% discount from the original price of $129.99. Free shipping applies to this set and there’s no tax to most states. Finally, a price that I can bite on.

Ace "onions" Kim | May 30th, 2013 | News

Amazon Discounts 10224 Town Hall by 24%

10224

Amazon has put a pretty nice discount on 10224 Town Hall. The price now stands at $151.41, a 24% drop from MSRP $199.99. Shipping is free and there is no tax to most states. Usually you have to wait until the holidays to see a nice discount on the modular buildings.

Ace "onions" Kim | May 29th, 2013 | LEGO Super Heroes, Marvel Comics, News

LEGO Human Torch Confirmed For Marvel Super Heroes Game

Human Torch

FBTB Fan Ben Doney attended the MCM Expo/London Comic Con this past weekend and attended a presentation held by TT Games producer Phil Ring. At the presentation, Phil has confirmed that Johnny Storm aka The Human Torch will be a playable character in the upcoming LEGO Marvel Super Heroes video game. Now see, why couldn’t THAT be the promotional figure instead of Iron Patriot? Venom is also confirmed a villain character.

More from Ben

Ace "onions" Kim | May 29th, 2013 | LEGO Star Wars, News

The Yoda Chronicles Primer: What You Need To Know

The Yoda Chronicles

So what is The Yoda Chronicles? It’s a TV show, an online experience, and a marketing gimmick all in one. And I’m going to try and break it down for you all in one post cause I myself need to get this straight in my head.

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Ace "onions" Kim | May 23rd, 2013 | News

Guest Post: X-wing Times Square Event

XwingEvent4

When I posted earlier this week asking for a volunteer field reporter for the Times Square event that happened earlier today, Maxwell Lux stepped up to the plate and answered the call. He snapped up a few photos and did a write up. A bit unusual for what I was looking for but worth reading:

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Ace "onions" Kim | May 23rd, 2013 | LEGO Star Wars, News

Life-sized LEGO Star Wars X-wing Model Revealed

Life-sized LEGO Star Wars X-wing Starfighter
image courtesy of Gizmodo

You know that even in Times Square happening today, right now as I type this? The big reveal is a life-sized LEGO Star Wars X-wing model. Naturally, Gizmodo‘s got the scoop with the pic above. The below press release was also transmitted over the interwebs. We have a field reporter onsite who will be taking pictures and writing up his experience of the event which we will publish later today, so stay tuned.

If you want to check out a video of how the model went from concept to reality, Popular Science has that as well as a bunch more photos.

After the unveiling today, the model will find its way over to LEGOLAND California where it will be on permanent display. The arrival date for the X-wing will be June 13th, right in time for Star Wars Days happening on Father’s Day weekend June 15-16.

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Ace "onions" Kim | May 23rd, 2013 | LEGO Star Wars, Sales News

Amazon Discounts 75002 AT-RT

Both Amazon and Target have discounted the excellent 75002 AT-RT down to $16.15, down from $19.99 MSRP. It’s a penny less at Amazon. Target offers free shipping on the item; REDCard holders will also see an additional 5% off. Amazon has free shipping if you’re a Prime member, but let’s be real here, epic ground battles played out on your living room floor require more than one walker to stomp around, so you can’t just order one now can you? Order 2 to hit free shipping if you’re not a Prime member.

I would have done a fourth post for the Desert Skiff set, but Amazon raised its price on that set back up to $18.19. Target still has it listed for $16.15 but in store only.

Ace "onions" Kim | May 22nd, 2013 | LEGO Star Wars, Sales News

Amazon Discounts 75003 A-wing Starfighter

Both Amazon and Target have discounted the excellent 75003 A-wing Starfighter down to $18.00, down from $24.99 MSRP. It’s a penny less at Amazon. Target offers free shipping on the item; REDCard holders will also see an additional 5% off. Amazon has free shipping if you’re a Prime member, but let’s be real here, epic living room battles require more than one starfighter to swoosh around, so you can’t just order one now can you? Order 2 to hit free shipping if you’re not a Prime member.

Ace "onions" Kim | May 22nd, 2013 | LEGO Star Wars, Sales News

Amazon Discounts 9488 Elite Clone Trooper and Commando Droid Battle Pack

Both Amazon and Target have discounted 9488 Elite Clone Trooper and Commando Droid Battle Pack down to a paltry $8.55, down from MSRP of $12.99. Target offers free shipping on the item; REDCard holders will also see an additional 5% off. Amazon has free shipping if you’re a Prime member, but let’s be real here, battle packs are army builders, so you can’t just order one now can you? Order 3 to hit free shipping if you’re not a Prime member.