LEGO Joins Marvel Studios 10th Anniversary with “Infinity War” Promotional Poster…in LEGO Minifigures

Cross-promotion is the way of the market these days. We already know that LEGO has released an impressive wave of tie-in merchandise for Marvel Studios’ Avengers: Infinity War premiering next week, but now, they’ve also decided to lend a hand in promoting the film studios first decade, in poster form.

Collaboration between Marvel Entertainment and LEGO has resulted in what’s probably the coolest promotional poster for the Infinity War movie; plus it joins the rest of the other quirky special events already done to celebrate “The First Ten Years” for Marvel Studios, architects of the box office-breaking MCU franchise phenomenon.

Two months ago, Marvel released a golden Infinity War/10 Years poster, depicting characters from the Avengers, Asgardians, SHIELD, Guardians of the Galaxy, and other corners of the MCU in a group shot, with Iron Man high above them. LEGO has replicated that poster using their minifigures from their tie-in sets.

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It’s got Vision; it’s got Loki; there is Hawkeye, Star-Lord, (a miniaturized) Ant-Man, Falcon, blonde Black Widow, Nomad Captain America, Nick Fury, and even Black Panther and Okoye. Finally, minifigure Tony in his Iron Man armor is zooming away with clear repulsor add-on elements on his hands and feet slots.

As expected, no X-Men (still with Fox) but strangely, no Spider-Man either. One can collect all these minifigures featured in the posted by getting all the Infinity War tie-in sets that are available now. They’ve got BrickHeadz figures too. And Avengers: Infinity War arrives on April 27 in US theaters.

It’s kind of like the custom cover thing for Star Wars: The Last Jedi, come to think of it; except this is for a Marvel milestone.

A Closer Look At The LEGO Incredibles Edna Minifigure.

After the reveal of the exclusive LEGO Incredibles 2 Edna minifigure as a GameStop exclusive in the US, we now have a closer look at this video game minifig promotional. Listed over at eBay by a certain klocego1, the following images give us a better scrutiny of our superhero stylist’s minifig counterpart.

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As you can see from this image, this Edna exclusive minifigure comes with dual-sided face print as most of you have probably guessed. However, though I always appreciate dual-sided printing in any particular minifig, this version of Edna Mode somehow falls short of how I expect her to see in minifigure form. It will be better if she has the same detailing like how she is presented in the video game’s teaser trailer.

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I understand that it is not cost-effective for LEGO to create and produce the same hairpiece and eye glasses mould in such small quantities, but it looks certainly better than having the glasses printed. With regards to the head print, I feel that E’s digital version in the video game trailer is closer to her big screen rendition. I wish LEGO could have done better with this particular design. On a more positive note, it’s good that the Edna minifig has front and back torso prints. The red v-neck accent is pretty spot-on against a predominantly black color scheme, as well as her shirt’s stripped pattern.

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In any case, since this is a video game exclusive similar to the Giant-Man minifigure that came with the LEGO Marvel Superheroes 2 video game released last November, then I understand that the Edna Mode minifigure will possibly be on the A-list of some LEGO minifig connoisseurs. So what do you think brick fans, will this minifig version of E motivate you to pre-order the LEGO Incredibles 2 video game? Let us know in the comments below.

 

Here’s How To Get The LEGO Incredibles Exclusive Edna Minifigure

Since last week, we are already aware that the LEGO Incredibles 2 video game will come bundled with an Edna minifigure. Though this LEGO exclusive minifigure has its fair share of criticisms for not being close or true enough to the looks of the superhero stylist, still, your Incredibles minifig collection will simply not be complete without this pivotal character.

If you intend to add her in your minifigure roster, then we now know where and when you can get this exclusive. Video game outlet GameStop, has already released its WeeklyAd for April 4 to 10, and one particular page highlights that the Edna minifig is a GameStop pre-order exclusive. However, you have to hurry since its a limited time offer and while supplies last.

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If you’re eyeing for the LEGO Incredibles 2 video game, and would like to bag this exclusive minifigure as well, then GameStop is the only place to be. This WB and TT Games collaboration is slated to be released on June 15, just in time with the film’s theatrical release also scheduled on the same day. It will be available across all major gaming platforms (PS4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC) and will retail for $59.99.

 

Banana Guy Summer Minifigure (5005250) Now Available at Promo in LEGOLAND California

Good things do come to those who wait. Towards the end of last month LEGO new circles picked up on a new promotional minifigure, the Banana Guy, being available on LEGOLAND Billund. Further info revealed its product number (5005250), the promo procedure and its price value, plus some quality photos.

One thing these updates didn’t cover is whether or not Banana Guy (5005250) would be available in other markets, and if so, when. This latest bit of news would be very welcome, as it turns out the promotional minifigure has made it stateside. Eagle-eyed searchers found it at LEGOLAND California.

Here are the specifics: the LEGO promotional minifigure Banana Guy (5005250) is available to all annual pass holders of LEGOLAND California. All they need to do is spend at least $35 on their visit to the theme park and it’s theirs free, one for each holder of an annual pass.

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The promo for this summer-themed minifigure will run for the rest of April. According to the news source, any Banana Guys (5005250) left afterwards will be sold over the counter for $5.99 apiece. That way, even non-annual pass holders have a chance at collecting it. It’s probably only a matter of time before the minifigure shows up over at Shop@Home.

Here’s A Look At The LEGO Star Wars Darth Vader Pod (5005376) Polybag Promotional

DISCLAIMER: This is not in any way related to April Fool’s Day just in case you got overly concerned with my spoiler laden LEGO Marvel Superheroes The Death of Loki set. 😉

Now that April is officially in, LEGO is now geared up for another round of promotional freebies to sweeten your LEGO shopping. Its launching was not that all smooth given the fact that The LEGO Group temporarily suspended the release of this set last December. But thanks to the LEGO Store April Calendar, we’re now sure to expect the much-awaited LEGO Star Wars Darth Vader Pod (5005376) polybag this month. This next LEGO Star Wars promotional gift with purchase set is slated to be given away from April 13 to May 3, with a corresponding LEGO Star Wars purchase of $60 and above.

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With that out of the way, eBay reseller princess_789 gives us a first look on how this polybag promo will look like come April 13 in the US. Coming in at 36 pieces, the set comes, of course, with a LEGO Star Wars Darth Vader minifigure, together with gateway like arch with several nice printed pieces.

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Promobricks also managed to share some images that show how the pod looks like from the outside. As mentioned in earlier articles, the pod seems to have a metallic outside casing probably because of its glossy effect and its lenticular printing.

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The fact that this promotional is already in the secondary market is a likely indication that it is now available in US LEGO brand stores and is just awaiting the go signal for distribution. The LEGO Star Wars Darth Vader Pod (5005376) polybag is also a great way to bag the minifig version of the iconic Sith Dark Lord. I really couldn’t figure that much from the polybag image, but it seems to me that this minifigure is a likely combination of two previous Darth Vader releases. For the helmet, the new minifig seems to borrow from 2016’s Vader’s TIE Advanced vs A-Wing Starfighter (75150), while the torso and leg prints seems to suggest a version of Vader from 2014’s Imperial Star Destroyer (75055). Whatever the case is, I’m quite positive that this will be one of the most sought after LEGO pods of all time. What do you think?

A Closer Look At The LEGO Seasonal Banana Guy (5005250) Promotional Set

A view days ago, it came to our attention that LEGOLAND Billund is running a new promotional that coincides with the theme park’s 50th anniversary. So what better way to celebrate it than with the newest, coolest Banana Guy in town. Promo Bricks first spotted this latest LEGO seasonal collectible minifigure set via LEGOLAND’s promotional add, with the promise of a much closer look later on.

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True to their word, Michael of Promo Bricks made a very comprehensive review of the LEGO Seasonal Banana Guy (5005250) set. The original text is written in German so be sure to have your Google Translate turned on if you’re browsing using Chrome. Here are some of closer images of this new Banana Guy minifigure courtesy of Promo Bricks. Be sure to check out their full review for a better appreciation of the set. For now, check out these images. Just click on them to have a better look.

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I like how this newest iteration of one of LEGO’s most popular costumed minifig turned out, particularly the minifig’s tropical themed shirt, green pants, and flip flops. The legs are dual molded, while the torso has front and back prints which turned out nice. It comes with a single sided head print. The orange boom box accessory is also a nice addition to the set, giving this new minifig a more hip and chill out look. The box art itself further adds to that tropical feel with its festive juice bar display.

I do hope that this set lands on US shores and the rest of the globe. Thanks again to Promo Bricks for sharing these images, and be sure to stay tuned for more updates here in the Brick Show.

First Clear Image of LEGO Incredibles Game-Exclusive Edna Mode Minifigure (30615) Found on eBay

By now LEGO fans and video-gamers are well aware of the recently-announced LEGO Incredibles title, soon to be available on PC, Microsoft Xbox, Sony PS4 and the Nintendo Switch. The latest news has been the inclusion of an exclusive Edna Mode minifigure for apparently every copy of the game title.

While there’s still some discussion on whether the Edna Mode minifigure will be an exclusive in terms of the game store or the copy of LEGO Incredibles itself, we at least now have a clear image of the polybag which Edna Mode will be packaged in, with an extra surprise.

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The photo of the LEGO Incredibles 2 Edna polybag (numbered 30615) was discovered in eBay, listed for sale out of Bielsk Podlaski, Poland for approximately $20.49, with limited quantities available. On the bag’s lower right corner is a code (BRAB1R) spoiling that Edna can be unlocked in-game as a character.

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Apparently this eBay posting of the Edna Mode polybag (30615) must be from somebody who got a number of them early. It probably doesn’t change that the minifigure is supposed to come with every copy of the LEGO Incredibles videogame sold. We’ll stay vigilant for further developments with this item.

A Look At The LEGO Seasonal Banana Guy Promotional Minifigure From LEGOLAND Billund

A few days ago, we reported on a LEGOLAND Billund gift with purchase exclusive which is kind of a reiteration of the Banana Guy from LEGO’s Series 16 Collectible Minifigures. The exclusive promo were first spotted by the team of Promobricks who were at Billund at that time to join in the festivities of the theme park’s 50th anniversary.

This time around, Promobricks managed to snag a photo of the actual box art of the newest, coolest banana in town. The set is being called “Banana Guy” for now, as PromoBricks hasn’t given us a name or set number. As it implies, this a remake of the first Banana Guy from LEGO CMF Series 16, with color variations on its legs and torso, banana costume and printed flip-flops. His box is a tropical hut and he’s got a boom-box accessory as well.

Thus far, the only location the LEGO Seasonal Banana Guy promotional minifigure has been found is in Denmark, at LEGOLAND Billund. We have no word yet, stating where else it’s going to pop up. For now we can only wait.

Rumor: Is The Next LEGO DK Exclusive a Green Lantern (Jessica Cruz) Minifigure?

If you recall, we featured one particular LEGO book to watch out for this year if you are a DC Super Heroes fan. After the recent reveal of the LEGO Disney Princess: Build Your Own Adventure and the LEGO Ninjago Build Your Own Adventure Greatest Ninja Battles, it looks like Dorling Kindersley (DK) is on a roll with yet another LEGO book that may come with an exclusive collectible minifigure.

We already know most of the details regarding the LEGO DC Super Heroes Visual Dictionary, however, the exclusive mystery minifigure that goes along with it is still kept under wraps until its September 4 release date.

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Like any other LEGO and DK books, this exclusive minifig offer is often times the main selling point for these books. Historically, this DK collection of LEGO DC Super Heroes books comes with several interesting minifigures that you’ll never find in any LEGO set. Some of these were last year’s LEGO New 52 Wonder Woman minifigure; Pirate Batman from 2016’s  LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes Character Encyclopedia; and the Green Lantern (John Stewart) minifigure found in DK’s LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes Build Your Own Adventure released last year.

This time around, a rumor circulating around LEGO fan forums may suggest that we might have another Green Lantern as our next, exclusive LEGO-DK minifig. The DC heroine, Jessica Cruz is said to be the next Lantern to be rendered as a LEGO minifigure, and speculations about this became closer to reality when a particular eBay listing revealed how this LEGO Green Lantern (Jessica Cruz) might look like.

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From the looks of it, this particular minifig seems to be 100% LEGO authentic. It comes with a dual sided face, with Jessica’s signature eye print which is spot on. The choice of hair accessory is pretty accurate and comes close to how DC comics portrayed her. The torso is pretty detailed both in front and back sides. I really can’t figure out if the legs are dual molded, but probably I’m inclined to think that it might be printed, which is still quite nice and accurate actually.

Now just a disclaimer: Even though this LEGO Green Lantern (Jessica Cruz) minifigure seems to be genuine, the eBay listing did not describe in detail where this minifig came from, so its better to take this rumor with a pinch of salt until such time that we actually get confirmation if, indeed this is our next DK exclusive.

So what do you think brick fans? Do you believe that we will see Jessica Cruz in her LEGO Green Lantern form? Let us know in the comments below.

The LEGO Star Wars DJ Minifigure (40298) Now Comes As A Freebie At LEGOLAND Billund Store

It looks like LEGOLAND Billund is in a role with its series of gifts with purchase (GWP) freebies. After the discovery of the LEGO Banana Guy House minifigure set, it looks like the LEGO Store in LEGOLAND Billund is sweetening its promos with the return of another collectible minifigure, this time from the Star Wars The Last Jedi theme. Previously thought to be a LEGO Store exclusive when first images of the LEGO Star Wars DJ minifigure (40298) found its way online, it was later on announced that it was a Toys R Us exclusive freebie, released between January 9 to 13, for every minimum purchase of any LEGO Star Wars set worth $30 and above.

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If you missed on DJ’s minifigure version as offered by TRU last January, and if you happen to be in Billund right now, then you may want to add some LEGO Star Wars sets on your purchase to get a hand on a free of LEGO Star Wars DJ minifig. Thanks once again to our friends over at Promobricks, we now know how to get a free version of this master codebreaker.

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As the promotional ad suggests, this DJ minifigure comes free for a minimum single receipt purchase of any LEGO Star Wars sets worth 300 Danish Krone or above. Again, please take note that this free minifig promotional is only found at the LEGO Store in LEGOLAND Billund, so better grab this chance if you happen to be there as you read this.

Now, if you really want to add DJ to your collection of LEGO Star Wars minifigures, the good news is you really don’t need to travel to Denmark. Amazon currently lists this collectible for around $13 in case you really want to catch this obscure code breaker.

Thanks again to Promobricks for the heads up.