An interesting new gift-with-purchase set will be available starting later this week; the #40690 LEGO Tribute to Jules Verne’s Books. The 351-piece set measures over 4 in. (11 cm) high, 6 in. (15 cm) wide, and 5.5 in (14 cm) deep, and includes details from three of Verne’s most beloved novels; Around the World in […]Original linkOriginal author: Thita (admin)

(Written by William) Normally, I’ve not been too keen on the LEGO Creator 3-in-1 sets. But for whatever reason, this year I’ve found myself picking up more of them than any other year before. Perhaps it has to do with how innovative the parts have become? I remember the days when LEGO Creator 3-in-1 sets […]Original linkOriginal author: Thita (admin)

We’re already halfway through the year, but the launches and promotions at the Online LEGO Shop are still going strong! Currently, LEGO Insiders can enjoy double points on all purchases. This offer will expire on June 16th. Points can be used towards redeeming discounts, member-only merchandise, cool collectibles, and more! Also until June 16, if […]Original linkOriginal author: Thita (admin)

Today the LEGO Group unveils the latest addition to its much-loved LEGO Transformers lineup, the #10338 LEGO Icons Transformers Bumblebee set. Released amid the beloved franchise’s 40th anniversary year, this new set is poised to captivate existing fans and invite new audiences to play out the battle between good and evil. Maintaining the same scale […]Original linkOriginal author: Thita (admin)

Bringing a 2-D trading card into the third dimension certainly feels like a job made for LEGO. And Takamichi Irie puts those bricks to work, moving the Pokémon Chikorita into the active position. The ‘Mon is an impressive recreation, extending a mushroom to the “camera” using one of its vines. And the terrain is downright astounding, brimming with vegetation and crags in front of a gradient pixelated background. But the features that take this build from astounding to jaw-droppingly awesome are all the references to items from the game surrounding the card: Master Ball, Rare Candy, Pokédex, Potion, Full Heal, and PlusPower. Even the kanji at the top of the card spells out the Japanese name of this particular pocket monster. One more thing before attaching a Grass Energy and going in for the attack. As with all trading cards, there’s always a second side to consider. And Takamichi didn’t skimp...