LEGO Star Wars fans unite – May the 4th is finally here! To celebrate the occasion, our pals over at Build Better Bricks is now throwing in huge discounts of as much as 25% off on all LEGO Star Wars themed building instructions starting today and until Monday. From our hugely popular character busts to amazingly detailed lightsabers, any LEGO Star Wars faithful will surely have something that will catch his or her fancy.
CUSTOM LEGO STAR WARS FIRST ORDER STORMTROOPER BUSTCUSTOM LEGO DARTH VADER’S LIGHTSABER.
Be sure to enter in the promo code MAYTHE4TH upon check out to avail the special 25% discount. You can also click on this link which will automatically add the discount on all the Star Wars themed building instructions that you’ll add to your cart. Remember, this promo will only run starting this Friday and until Monday so better use those Jedi reflexes to click that Add to Cart button.
On a last note, Build Better Bricks is not just throwing huge discounts, but is also offering a limited time, custom LEGO Star Wars BB-8 and BB-9E Droid building instructions absolutely FREE. Now you can have BB-8 and BB-9E in their LEGO chibi forms for free (parts not included) – just be sure to check your own LEGO inventory for the parts needed to build this duo, or you can use the Stud.io file that comes with your free download so you can easily import the parts list into Bricklinkand purchase the LEGO pieces that you need.
LEGO Marvel Super Heroes Trouble in Wakanda is next LEGO animated special to watch out for.
It’s almost a week ever since Avengers: Infinity War arrived in cinemas last April, and plenty perhaps are still smarting over the developments. Spoilers ahead, but surely the loss of Wakanda’s King T’Challa, the Black Panther, weighs heavily on fans who watched his movie just this February. It’s so unfair.
Check Out the New LEGO Marvel Animated Short, LEGO Marvel Super Heroes Trouble in Wakanda!
Well, until we get to see the resolution to Thanos’ victory next year on Avengers 4, we might settle for this little offering by LEGO to promote their Avengers: Infinity War tie-in sets and merchandise. It’s called LEGO Marvel Super Heroes Trouble in Wakanda, an animated special on Marvel HQ.
As the subtitle pretty much spells out, this series of animated shorts will star possibly the coolest Marvel hero on film today, Black Panther. The Mad Titan Thanos is again stirring some bad juju over Wakanda, and T’Challa means to get to the bottom of it.
Leading his hometown allies, and with outside help from the Avengers, the Black Panther aims to scratch up and beat down anybody who messes with his beloved kingdom. Whether they be Klaue the mercenary, Killmonger the usurper, or Thanos himself. We can rest assured the LEGO special is pure action-comedy.
LEGO Marvel Super Heroes Trouble in Wakanda, brought to us by Marvel and Pure Imagination Studios, will run five episodes long on Marvel’s official YouTube channel, Marvel HQ, starting May 11. Eventually, the five LEGO Marvel episodes will be compiled into a special premiering on June 3 on Disney XD. Wakanda Forever!
Earlier this year, LEGO Ideas launched two particular contests where LEGO fans can submit their original creations with the hope of being selected as the platform’s official logo, and the next gift-with-purchase set following a classic space theme. Both competitions were warmly welcomed by the LEGO community, with the latter hitting a bit of a snag regarding the originality of its submitted project.
This time around, it looks like the LEGO Ideas Team intends to continually tap the vast resources and ideas of the LEGO fan community, particularly with its next competition that is expected to gather a following. The LEGO Ideas Design the Next FIRST LEGO League World Festival Trophy is currently on its Submission Phase throughout this month of May. The winning build which will be selected during the Judging Phase from May 31 to June 5 will be used as a basis for the trophy to be awarded to FLL winners. In a nutshell, this is how to join the contest:
Build your coolest, most display worthy LEGO trophy using LEGO pieces (no DUPLO elements). Submissions may be in either physical bricks or by using a digital building tool such as LEGO Digital Designer.
Take up to five photos of your creation and submit them to the contest. Make sure to show off your model from all angles and any particular features or functions of your trophy.
Add a title and short description.
Upload your entry to the contest using the blue Submit Your Entry button found on the contest’s web page.
Check out the image below to have an idea on what are the prescribed specifications for entries.
Similar to previous LEGO Ideas contests, the Design the Next FIRST LEGO League World Festival Trophy comes with an awesome set of prizes. The Grand Prize winner will receive:
A copy of the final trophy model (large version) with an exclusive printed 2×2 tile featuring the winning designer’s name.
One LEGO Ideas NASA Apollo Saturn V (21309) set.
A $400 USD shopping spree on shop.LEGO.com
Two Runner Ups will also receive: one copy of the Grand Prize Winning trophy in a small version, one LEGO Ideas NASA Apollo Saturn V (21309) set, and a $400 USD shopping spree on shop.LEGO.com.
Be sure to submit your entries on or before May 31, 2018 at 6AM, EST. For more information, refer to the contest’s rules and guidelines right here.
The LEGO Store 2018 June Calendar has finally arrived, and it bids you to take the high-stakes adventure across the perilous lands of Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, slated to hit theaters next month. On top of that, we also get to see all the cool promotions lined up for the month, plus a new gift-with-purchase set. Click on the images below for more information, or you can download the LEGO Store June Calendar in PDF format right here. Let’s take a look.
June 1 to 30. LEGO VIPs earn Double Points on two new LEGO Jurassic World sets.
Particularly, Blue’s Helicopter Pursuit (75928) and Carnotaurus Gyrosphere Escape (75929). This offer runs for the whole month of June, so if you haven’t purchased these sets, or you’re planning to give them as a gift, doing so next month will double up those coveted points.
June 4 to 20. Free Exclusive Creative Storybook (40291) with a purchase of any LEGO sets worth $99 or more.
First seen on Germany’s LEGO Store flyer, the Creative Storybook features some of the most famous fairy tale stories of Han Christian Andersen.
June 5 to 6. VIP Monthly Mini Model Build is a Surfer Dragon (40281).
In order to sign up, guests must have a registered LEGO® VIP email address. If you do not have one, you can create one for free at shop.LEGO.com/VIP. This event has limited space. To reserve a spot, visit shop.LEGO.com/Minibuild-Registration starting May 15.
May 21 to June 30. Free Ticket With Paid Ticket to LEGOLAND Resorts or LEGOLAND Discovery Centers.
This offer is valid with any LEGO set purchase both in store and online while supplies last during the promo period. Limit one per customer.
April 13 to June 24. Take the Star Wars Kessel Run Adventure!
To celebrate the release of the next Star Wars anthology, Solo: A Star Wars Story, LEGO invites fans to take part in the most challenging space route in the galaxy. Stop by the LEGO® Store to take the Star Wars™ Kessel Run adventure, and become the pilot or co-pilot and join forces to build a ship. This is currently on-going, and will run until June 24.
June 18. Minifigure Swap Monday.
Specifically for ages 6 to 14 only. Please see your friendly Brick Specialist for more details.
June 20. Sign up to build and take home a cool T-Rex mini model!
Don’t miss this opportunity to build an exclusive dinosaur mini model! At this free event, you’ll get to build a ferocious T-Rex mini model and take it home! Registration begins in store and by phone on May 1, so don’t wait to sign up. This event is intended for ages 6-14.
June 23 and 30. Join in a LEGO Life Meeting!
Join a LEGO Life Meeting to meet other LEGO fans and test your building skills. You’ll get to build the June mini model and use your creativity to make it your own. Then upload your creation to LEGO Life to share it with LEGO fans across the country and for a chance to win one of two $50 LEGO Store gift cards! This exclusive event has limited space, so please sign up early! Registration is $10 per child. Open to children ages 6–14 only. Registration begins May 1.
For quite some time after it was first introduced, the Star Wars-themed LEGO VIP Black Card was tied to one of the most impressive model sets ever rolled out by the company: the UCS Millennium Falcon (75192). Of all Star Wars promos since, this was most synonymous with the card.
Now however, LEGO is keen to remind their VIP members with the Black Card that they can get more out of it where Star Wars is concerned. For May the 4th, VIP cardholders might be able to avail of an official technical blueprint for their UCS Y-Wing Bomber (75181).
This information comes to us by way of French LEGO news source Hello Bricks. And the preview image of the Y-Wing (75181) blueprint is out of this world, showing how the Star Wars star-fighter’s mechanics were translated into LEGO bricks and building elements. It’s a LEGO Star Wars tech-geek’s dream.
And the nice part is, LEGO Black VIP members can get this sweet technical illustration during May the 4th with any LEGO Star Wars purchase, without minimum amounts. That’s…marginally better than the regular non-VIP shoppers who do get a minimum LEGO purchase amount. But at least everyone has a chance.
May the 4th be with you this coming Friday, as the precious blueprint of the UCS Y-Wing (75181) comes to The LEGO Store, for free especially if you have a Black VIP card. Other LEGO promos for Star Wars Day are: free BB-8 (40288) polybag with minimum $75 purchase; LEGO Store “Make & Take” Porg; twice the VIP points on many LEGO Star Wars products.
It’s finally happening. The LEGOLAND California Resort will officially open its LEGOLAND Castle Hotel to welcome visitors beginning tomorrow Friday, April 27. This latest addition to the LEGOLAND franchise is the first of its kind in the US that follows the classic LEGO Castle theme which will engage the whole family in a magical world of brick-built dragons, magicians, and other kingdom royalties.
The LEGOLAND Castle Hotel features three room themes which includes Royal Princess, Knights and Dragons, and Magic Wizard. Read the full press release below, and if you haven’t booked yet, you may want to visit the LEGOLAND California Resort website to reserve.
LEGOLAND®CASTLE HOTEL AT LEGOLAND®CALIFORNIA RESORT IS OPENING!
Nation’s First LEGO® Castle Themed Hotel Opens to the Public for First Time Following Official Ceremony
Calling all Knights, Princesses and Wizards! LEGOLAND® California Resort is officially unlocking the doors to its newest Hotel addition, LEGOLAND® Castle Hotel. On Friday, April 27, 2018, two young knights, a wizard and a cast of characters join together to open the family theme park’s new royal kingdom. The LEGOLAND Castle Hotel is the first hotel of its kind in North America and is designed to fully immerse kids and families into a world of LEGO® enchantment and bring children’s imaginations to life!
The three-story, 250-room hotel immerses guests into a creative LEGO® world and every room is fully themed to create a castle fantasy. Guests can choose from three different room themes: Royal Princess, Knights and Dragons and Magic Wizard. Upon entering the LEGOLAND Castle Hotel, guests will first step into a Grand Hall where they are met by a LEGO wizard before taking a magical levitating lift (elevator) that will take them to one of three different floors to continue their adventure. Other unique features include a slide in the Grand Hall, LEGO building stations in each children’s sleeping area, interactive play elements in the expansive courtyard, interactive water play features by the pool, premium entertainment from LEGOLAND characters, a LEGOLAND retail store and LEGO models themed specifically to each room type. Guests staying at LEGOLAND Hotel have exclusive early access to the LEGOLAND California theme park.
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Ceremony visuals include spectacular entrances by Knights, a wizard, a flying hawk and confetti cannons celebrating the grand opening.
Interviews with LEGOLAND California Resort General Manager, Peter Ronchetti and LEGOLAND Hotel General Manager, Frank Idris.
Guests checking in and entering Hotel for the first time
Three Premium Hotel room themes: Royal Princess, Knights and Dragons and Magic Wizard
Explore Hotel featuring more than 2,000 LEGO models made out of three million LEGO® bricks, Grand Hall lobby, Royal Courtyard, Dragons’ Den Family Restaurant, Knock-knock Joke Door, LEGO play pit, interactive play structures and themed entertainment
After making a brief appearance over at eBay, LEGO has finally, and officially, pulled off the veil from its latest and grandest theme-park inspired LEGO Creator Expert. The announcement also came in via LEGO’s social media channels a few moments ago.
Coming in at a sizeable amount of 4,124 pieces, the LEGO Creator Expert Roller Coaster (10261) comes with 11 minifigures and brightly colored, functional train tracks. It comes as the fourth Creator Expert set that follows a theme-park/carnival vibe. The set will retail in the US for $379.99 and will be available for early VIP access beginning May 16, and to the general public on June 1.
Here’s the complete press release followed by a host of crystal clear images. Just click on the images to have a better view.
LEGO Creator Expert: Roller Coaster (10261)
Ages 16+. 4,124 pieces. $379.99 US – $479.99 CN – DE 329.99€ – FR 349.99€ – UK £299.99 – DK 2699DKK *Euro pricing varies by country. Please visit shop.LEGO.com for regional pricing.
Take a ride with the ultimate Roller Coaster!
Enjoy the thrills and excitement of the fairground with thischain-lift Roller Coaster featuring a wealth of brick-built details and 11 minifigures. Upgradable with LEGO® Power Functions and LEGO BOOST for an added movement sensor and realistic sound effects!
Capture the speed, thrills and excitement of the ultimate fairground attraction with this incredible LEGO® Creator Expert 10261 Roller Coaster. This fully functional chain-lift model comes with 2 trains and an array of authentic features and functions, including a ticket booth, cotton candy cart, concession stand, height marker, and a covered boarding station complete with opening barriers and a control panel. Lower the lap bars to secure the riders into the cars and release the brake to send the train to the foot of the first climb. Then activate the chain lift and enjoy the ride as the gravity-driven cars hurtle through the Roller Coaster’s twists and turns.
Upgrade the Roller Coaster with LEGO Power functions for a motorized chain lift or LEGO BOOST for an added movement sensor and realistic sound effects! This incredible collectible toy has been designed to provide a challenging and rewarding building experience with a touch of nostalgia and charm. Includes 11 minifigures.
Build a fully functioning Roller Coaster with 2 trains, lots of big dips and upgrade options.
Upgrade with LEGO® BOOST and LEGO Power Functions for an even more immersive experience.
Roller Coaster model measures over 20” (53cm) high, 34” (88cm) wide and 16” (41cm) deep.
LEGO® Creator Expert building toys are compatible with all LEGO construction sets for creative building.
Includes 11 minifigures: a cotton candy vendor, 2 ride attendants, 2 grandparents with their granddaughter and 5 riders. 8 of these minifigures feature reversible heads to display different emotions.
Fully functional chain-lift Roller Coaster model features a classic brick-built sign, control panel, 2 trains—each consisting of 3 train cars with low-friction wheels, and a 44-piece track consisting of 7 different rail elements.
Also features a ticket booth, fountain, cotton candy cart, concession stand, waiting area with bench, camera element and a pond with a frog figure.
Buy your ticket at the booth and make your way to the covered plaza.
No cheating at the height marker—the ride attendant has an accurate measuring stick!
Help the riders into the cars and secure the lap bars.
Release the brake to send the cars to the foot of the first climb.
Activate the chain lift to pull the train cars to the top of the first drop.
Move the rails to launch a second train.
Serve refreshing beverages at the concession stand or spin some cotton candy.
Don’t forget to smile as you race past the camera!
Upgrade the Roller Coaster with LEGO® Power Functions for a motorized chain lift, or with LEGO BOOST for automated chain lift activation and realistic sound effects!
Decorated elements include a ticket, money, arrow tiles, pressure gauge, number pad and a ride control panel.
Special new-for-June-2018 elements include a 2x8x6 Rail Slope, 1x2x1 Bow Brick, plant leaves, stalks and flowers.
Other elements include a height checker and 2 cotton candy treats.
Makes the perfect fairground addition to the 10257 LEGO® Creator Expert Carousel and 10247 LEGO® Creator Expert Ferris Wheel.
Measures over 20” (53cm) high, 34” (88cm) wide and 16” (41cm) deep.
Following the reveal of the LEGO Ninjago Summer sets and the highly anticipated LEGO Ninjago Movie Ninjago City Docks (70657), it looks like we have another mech-type set under the Ninjago theme. Said to be spotted first at LEGOLAND Billund, the LEGO Ninjago Oni Titan (70658) borrows several aesthetic features from the Garma Mecha Man (70613), but with a more balanced look. However, I’m still kind of frustrated about why LEGO still insists on building those knees in such an uninspiring manner.
Anyways, the LEGO Ninjago Oni Titan is expected to be a part of the summer wave of sets that represents the upcoming Season 9 of the TV series which has dragons as one of its central themes. We don’t have a piece count yet, but based on its size in proportion to the four minifigures included with it, the build seems to stand around the same height as that of Garma Mecha Man, but relatively smaller as compared to the Fire Mech (70615).
Save for the legs and knees, the upper part of the build is pretty impressive. I like how intimidating the face of the Oni Titan looks, especially its purplish, sinister-looking eyes. Its dark bluish-gray colors also give it a nefarious feel, heightened by its overbearing katana and oversized knuckles.
Though the LEGO Ninjago Oni Titan (70658) was first spotted at LEGOLAND Billund, rumor has it that it will be a Walmart exclusive starting in May when the rest of the theme’s summer wave of sets are released. Will keep you posted once official images of this set are out. Thanks to Brickset forum members for sharing this image, with additional reporting from The Brick Fan.
Finally, after several months of waiting, the entire range of LEGO Jurassic World Fallen Kingdom sets are now available both online and in-store in the US, including a dedicated selection for the LEGO Juniors and Duplo lines, and a LEGO BrickHeadz Owen and Blue (41614) dual-pack as well. On top of that, LEGO has also released a commemorative Jurassic Park set, the Jurassic Park Velociraptor Chase (75932), which will definitely be popular among fans of the franchise. Currently at the moment, it seems to be only listed at shop.LEGO.com so so
This LEGO Jurassic World subtheme’s obvious selling points are the relatively new big fig dinos that goes with the sets, most noticeable is the sinister looking (and a bit film spoilery) hybrid Indoraptor. Click on the links below which will bring you to Amazon, Walmart or LEGO Shop@Home. Which is your Day 1 purchase among these? Let us know in the comments below.
A couple of days of ago, we reported on a recent LEGO Rebrick Contest that focuses on the most creative way of giving yourself a LEGO BrickHeadz treatment. The Your Brick Selfie Contestgives you the chance to render yourself in LEGO bricks and make your very own BrickHeadz version of yourself. Like similar Rebrick contests, the selling point of these brick-building competitions are the prizes at stake. According to LEGO Rebrick’s contest page, the Grand Prize Winner will bring home not just this year’s first round of BrickHeadz sets, but also those that are yet to be announced – all 23 of them to be exact, with 12 of these being retailer exclusives.
Earlier last March, we also manage to stumble upon a rumor that gives us a hint on what these future LEGO BrickHeadz sets might be. We managed to see some of these, and a recent Reddit post somehow gives credence to what these 23 upcoming BrickHeadz are. Here’s what we know so far, including their expected release dates, expected prices, and retailer availability. Some of these we have shared with you already.
Though LEGO has already confirmed 23 upcoming LEGO BrickHeadz sets, the abovementioned list should not be considered as final until LEGO makes an official reveal. But in any case, which do you think among these LEGO BrickHeadz are the most promising? What LEGO BrickHeadz set are you looking forward to? Drop us a comment below.
