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LEGO MINI Cooper MK VII 10242 Announced

LEGO has officially announced the LEGO MINI Cooper MK VII 10242 and it will be available in August 2014. It has 1,077 pieces and will retail for $99.99.

10242 MINI Cooper

Ages 16+. 1,077 pieces.

Take this MINI Cooper for a nostalgic drive down memory lane!

US $99.99 – CA $119.99 – AU $149.99 – DE 89.99€ – UK £74.99 – DK 799.00 DKK
*Euro pricing varies by country. Please visit shop.LEGO.com for regional pricing.

Experience the iconic MINI Cooper first hand, with its classic lines, detailed interior and fun picnic theme.

Take the iconic MINI Cooper for a drive! This beautifully crafted LEGO® brick replica of the classic MINI Cooper Mk VII is full of authentic details, from the classic green and white color scheme with white wing mirrors and racing stripes, to the opening doors, hood and trunk, sporty fog lights, detailed engine and separate spare tire compartment. You can even remove the roof to access a tan colored interior with patterned seats, veneer-style dashboard, turning steering wheel, and moving gearshift and handbrake. And of course, no MINI Cooper would be complete without a picnic basket and blanket, the perfect accessories for a cozy day in the countryside!

Features opening doors, hood and trunk, spare wheel in separate compartment, detailed engine and 2 fog lights.
Accessories include a picnic basket, bottle and blanket for nostalgic picnic theme.
Authentic replica of the MINI Cooper Mk VII.
Classic green and white color theme with white wing mirrors and racing stripes.
Lift the hood to reveal the detailed engine.
Remove the roof and access the detailed interior.
Go on a countryside picnic with this iconic classic!
MINI Cooper measures over 4” (11cm) high, 9” (25cm) long and 5” (14cm) wide.
Available for sale directly through LEGO® beginning
August 2014 via shop.LEGO.com, LEGO® Stores or via phone:

US Contact Center 1-800-453-4652
CA (English) Contact Center 1-800-453-4652
CA (French) Contact Center 1-877-518-5346
European Contact Center 00-800-5346-1111

The MINI logo, the MINI word mark and model designation are trademarks of BMW and are used under license.

LEGO Ideas Female Minifigure Set Chosen as Next Official Product

On the LEGO Ideas blog, they have revealed the next official product, the Research Institute. The set is based on Alatariel’s Female Minifigure Set and will feature three female scientists. As we reported earlier, the set will have set number 21110 and will retail for $19.95.

Next LEGO Ideas Product Could Be Based on Female Minifigure Set

An interesting article came out from The Brick Fan yesterday regarding the next LEGO Ideas product. A post from a thread on future product releases and rumored prices on Brickpicker just says “21110 Research Institute $19.95” and suggests that the next official set will be based on the Female Minifigure Set. TBF put together some points such as the set number which comes after the Exo Suit 21109 and the set name which was listed in the project description. The project proposed by Alatariel included 3 minifigures including an astronomer, paleontologist, and a chemist.

More Details of LEGO Star Wars UCS Slave I

There are more details coming out from Eurobricks of the rumored LEGO Star Wars UCS Slave I that is supposedly being released later this year. The information was obtained by the forum member from a LEGO product design manager and suggests that the set will be based on Boba Fett’s starship. The Boba Fett minifigure will have a new design and the model of the ship will be similar to the size of the Imperial Star Destroyer 75055.

Could LEGO UCS Tumbler Be Revealed at SDCC?

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The Brick Fan has put together an interesting theory that the LEGO DC Super Heroes UCS Tumbler 76023 will be revealed at this year’s San Diego Comic Con. The new July store calendar shows that a set will be revealed there and Brickset has recently updated their database with the listing so it’s logical that the the UCS Tumbler will be the set that will be shown off to the public next month. Brickpicker has posted that it will go for $199.99 but we’ll have to see when LEGO officially announces it. We’ll have more details of it then but check out our review below of the polybag 30300 where we first mentioned the UCS version.

LEGO Minecraft: The End Set Now Available!

The latest LEGO Minecraft set The End is now available on J!NX to order for $34.99. This is a microworld set that features a buildable world as well as the Ender Dragon and Enderman Micromob figures.

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2014 LEGO Summer Sets Showing Up in Stores

I was at my local Toys ‘R Us (Mall of Georgia) yesterday and discovered a mix of the 2014 summer LEGO sets. We found it interesting that it was such a random mix between multiple themes.

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The sets we found are the following:

Look for the reviews for each of these coming soon! Have you found any in your stores? Let us know in the comments.

Which Jawa Do You Like Better

In this episode of Minifigure Madness we look at the 2005 Jawa vs. the 2014 Jawas. The 2005 Jawa minifigure was released in the Sandcrawler, set 10144. The 2014 Jawa minifigure was released in the Sandcrawler, set 75059. Vote Below on which Jawa you like better:

LEGO Unveils Fairground Mixer Carnival Set, Pictures

At the Brick Show Sydney LEGO unveiled the latest in the larger scale Creator series, the Fairground Mixer (10224). Really, it’s a carnival scene that includes an impressive 12 minifigures and 1,746 pieces. As you’ll see in the pictures and designer video the Fairgrounds comes in on two trucks which then convert into a dunk tank, strong man exhibit and the mixer complete with rotating seats and glow in the dark pieces.

Pricing
US $149.99 – CA $179.99 – AU $199.99 – DE 129.99€ – UK £119.99 – DK 1,199.00 DKK

Availability
June 1, 2014; May 18th for VIP Members

Picture Gallery of the Fairground Mixer

Official LEGO Description

Climb aboard the LEGO® Fairground Mixer and hold onto your hat!

Unfold the awesome Fairground Mixer, turn the crank and see it come to life! The fair has come to town and children and adults alike can’t wait to try the rides. Buy your ticket from the ticket booth and climb aboard the Mixer. Then try reaching the golden bell on the high striker or hit the target to plunge the dunk tank lady into the water. As evening falls, the swirling Mixer ride glows in the darkness, before being folded down onto its own trailer for transportation to the next town. This magical fairground is packed with wonderful details that will capture everyone’s imagination. Includes 12 minifigures: a juggling man on stilts, dunk tank lady, strong man challenger, ticket lady, truck driver/ride operator, 2 women, 2 girls, 2 boys and a queasy man who tried the mixer one too many times.

Enjoy the magical atmosphere of the fairground with the LEGO® Fairground Mixer, packed with exciting features and imaginative details.

Includes 12 minifigures: a juggling man on stilts, dunk tank lady, strong man challenger, ticket lady, truck driver, ride operator, 2 women, 2 girls, 2 boys and a queasy man who tried the mixer one too many times
Features working Fairground Mixer ride with crank operation, 2 transport trucks, high striker and dunk tank
Includes glow-in-the-dark elements
Mixer truck has opening doors, windshield wipers and removable roof to access interior with bed and TV
Accessory truck holds ticket booth, high-striker and dunk tank
Accessories include: ice cream, popsicle, lime green cherries, teddy bear, juggling pins and a large and small mallet for the high-striker
Easily upgrade the Mixer ride with LEGO® Power Functions motors (not included)
Enjoy the fun of the fair!
Includes over 1,700 pieces
Fairground Mixer ride unfolded measures over 11” (30cm) high, 17” (45cm) long and 12” (31cm) wide

2014 Summer Ninjago LEGO Set Pictures

Images have surfaced for the 2 LEGO Ninjago 2014 summer sets which includes the Z-1 Ninja Charger and Battle for Ninjago City. Now we have already seen these (see videos below), and though I wish we had more coming for LEGO Ninjago this summer, these 2 sets are fantastic!