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New LEGO Brand Store (40305) Promotional Set Appears

It looks like there’s another LEGO promotional set that we’ll be watching out for next month. The German eBay website has listed a LEGO Brand Store (40305) set, together with some of its box art images. However, unlike previous LEGO Brand Stores replica sets such as the LEGO Exclusive VIP (40178) set and 2014’s LEGO Brand Retail Store (40145), which both features a single-storey design, this latest offering follows a more preferred two-storey modular design that includes a removable second floor and roof.

Being a promotional set as it is, LEGO is cutting some corners by offering stickered parts instead of printed ones. Though I have to admit that it will always be great to have printed unique parts, but being a free promotional set, there’s no need for me to complain. Based on the photos of the set’s packaging, there seems to be several stickered parts that are direct references to the LEGO Creators, Juniors, and City themes. The LEGO store sign also seems to look like a stickered 2×2 tile.

The LEGO Brand Store (40305) has two minifigures: a LEGO Store employee and a child customer. LEGO also throws in a white microfig which is also pretty neat and helps emphasize that this set is a LEGO Store replica. We have no exact word yet on when this set will be available, but we can somehow predict that this next LEGO store gift-with-purchase set will go live sometime mid or late June, and with a required minimum purchase of somewhere between $60-$70. So what do you think about this latest redesigned LEGO Store promotional? Share your thoughts in the comments below.

Thanks to Promobricks for the heads-up.

More Rumors on LEGO Star Wars “Cloud City” Set (75222?) Surfaced

It began in January, with the anticlimactic results of the LEGO Ideas Second 2017 Review, that is, the one where none of the entries passed. One of those failed submissions was a set recreation of one of the most iconic scene from Empire Strikes Back where Darth Vader declares “I am your father.”

Though the review panel didn’t elaborate further on the decision, a prevailing speculation was that said Ideas entry wasn’t approved because LEGO itself was already developing a new set based on the Cloud City, where the abovementioned scene happened. We haven’t heard much about this rumor since, until shortly before May 4.

In the last days of April, discussion on LEGO forum Eurobricks turned towards the still-rumored LEGO Star Wars Cloud City set following the leak of a new Boba Fett minifigure. This was expounded on by Eurobricks member Paperballpark, who has delivered good info on confidential LEGO projects in the past.

As Paperballpark theorizes, the new Cloud City is similar to the already-released Wars LEGO Star Wars Death Star (75159), a multilevel structure with exposed rooms for equipment-minifigure interaction (Luke-Vader duel scene possibly included). Rather than the spheroid Death Star, Cloud City will have only an upper hemisphere with support struts below.

LEGO has years ago released a more compact LEGO Star Wars Cloud City (10123) set with only a portion of the interior and not shaped like the whole thing. The rumored new version might have room for two LEGO vehicles, a la the Death Star’s (75159) TIE fighter.

May the 4^th, aka Star Wars Day, saw only the release of the LEGO UCS Y-Wing Starfighter (75181), with no official peep on whether the much-speculated Cloud City is real or not. Paperballpark on Eurobricks is fairly confident it’ll come in the fall, and even provided its number (75222). Still, it remains rumor for now.

Last Rundown on 18-Karat White Gold R2-D2 Sweepstakes Giveaway, and Other LEGO Promos for May the 4th

May the 4^th be with you now, as the Star Wars fandom commence their celebrations this Friday, which has fallen on the pun-iest day of this month of the year. The various Star Wars-connected promotions on LEGO for May 4 would’ve also gone into full swing by now as well.

Perhaps one of the most rewarding promo items one can get from LEGO on May the 4^th is this R2-D2 minifigure made out of 18-karat white gold. There’s only one of these available, and only those with a LEGO Black VIP membership card have been automatically entered for the raffle.

This would’ve already been made known to Black VIP cardholders via email. Said message includes an assurance that the recipient need not do anything more to join the raffle for the 18-karat R2-D2 (they’re already entered). Said minifigure also comes with a certificate of authenticity for the white gold R2-D2.

Aside from this “grand prize” of sorts, there are other great giveaways that one can get from LEGO for May 4. Next in prominence is the LEGO Star Wars UCS Y-Wing (75181) technical blueprints (numbered 5005624), available with a minimum $35 LEGO purchase (or any amount for Black VIP cardholders).

Note also that LEGO VIP members get double the VIP points this Star Wars Day, and they can “Make & Take” Porg figures or buy the UCS Millennium Falcon (75212) at LEGO Stores. Here’s hoping you enjoy the festivities, for this is the day you’ve been waiting for; move along.

Kessel Run Millennium Falcon (75212) Built by Chewbacca on Latest “Star Wars Show” Web Video Skit

Just when we were ready to proclaim the LEGO Star Wars UCS Millennium Falcon model (75192) as the pinnacle of LEGO creating a model of the famous space freighter, we got introduced to the Kessel Run version (75212); while not a UCS set, you can’t say no to the “newness”.

Really, at times it feels like the Kessel Run Millennium Falcon (75212) comes across as the better model in part because there’s enough of a difference to it compared to the “worn-down” ship as seen in the original trilogy. One Star Wars character’s actually a fan of it: Chewbacca himself.

At least that’s how this little skit from The Star Wars Show plays out. Chewie returns “home” to the online show’s Lucasfilm HQ set with a box of the Kessel Run Falcon (75212). He assembles it, with difficulty. Hilarity ensues. It starts at around 1:33 at the video down below.

This latest episode of The Star Wars Show features an interview with director Ron Howard about Solo: A Star Wars Story, and shout-outs to both a new Solo featurette with cast interviews and news about the new and upcoming anime-style TV series Star Wars: Resistance.

The latest LEGO happening with the Kessel Run Millennium Falcon (75212) is that it’s still available at The LEGO Store and shop.LEGO.com, as according to the LEGO Star Wars-themed May promotional calendar. The “Kessel Run Adventure” is still up on the LEGO Life app, from April 23 to June 24.

While the LEGO Star Wars rendition of the then-new Falcon is totally impressive, we also invite fans to check out the actual ship in action, when Solo: A Star Wars Story arrives in cinemas later this month, on May 25.

LEGO Star Wars UCS Millennium Falcon (75192) Available Once More Ahead of May the 4th Promotions

We’re just counting the hours away before the annual May the 4^th promotions is upon us, and LEGO seems to be adding on the excitement. If you still eyeing on having the most iconic hunk of space junk in the galaxy made of LEGO bricks, then now is your chance to get the LEGO Star Wars UCS Millennium Falcon (75192) before it speeds away and its stocks dwindle once more.

North America residents are in for a treat now that the Falcon is back on stock both at shop.LEGO.com and Amazon. Though I’ve been occasionally tapping that F5 button to check if the set is still up on both sites as of this writing, it looks like supplies are stable and stocks are still up.

Being the largest LEGO set as of to date coming in at more than 7,000 pieces, the UCS Millennium Falcon 75192 is without a doubt, the ultimate prize that any true-blood LEGO Star Wars fans can have. So if you’re still raring to tick off this set from your LEGO wishlist, then it will be wise not to miss this opportunity. Just be sure to check out the Falcon as listed both in shop.LEGO.com and Amazon.

May the 4^th be with you.

LEGO and Amazon Team Up for Interactive Educational Play with LEGO Duplo Stories

Just when we thought that LEGO has pushed the envelope in developing new educational approaches for their products, especially the ones most geared towards young children, they manage to surprise us again. Their latest partnership with none other than Amazon promises some new educational experiences through the Alexa smart speaker.

This week, LEGO has just introduced the LEGO Duplo Stories, a new skill for Amazon’s Alexa voice service that enables any Amazon Echo or Echo Dot device to tell interactive stories involving a range of sets on the early-age Duplo educational products. Duplo Stories has Alexa narrate adventures that toddlers could act out using corresponding Duplo sets.

For the moment, there are 10 individual Duplo Stories that can be installed on an Alexa speaker as an additional skill. Five involve Duplo animal sets; others, for vehicles. Once the skill is installed, a command like “Alexa, open LEGO Duplo Stories” starts voice prompts to select a particular tale.

While the children follow along the story with their LEGO Duplo sets, Alexa also gives them fun tasks and activities related to the tale, which builds up their cognitive and social skills, role playing, motor abilities and concepts like language and colors. This creative play approach puts fun in learning.

James Poulter, head of emerging platforms and partnerships for Lego, notes that not only the children but their parents and older minders can share the enjoyment of the combined physical play and interactive audio for a shared learning experience. LEGO Duplo Stories is now available for adding to Amazon Alexa on the US and UK.

LEGO Teases on New Ant-Man & The Wasp Sets Scheduled for Release on June 1

UPDATE: It looks like we already have our first LEGO Marvel Superheroes Ant-Man and The Wasp set reveal. Check Brian’s video about the Quantum Realm Explorers (76109) at the end of this article.

A tiny piece of news in minuscule proportions has just been dropped by LEGO over its social media channels. LEGO has just teased on some LEGO Marvel Superheroes Ant-Man and The Wasp sets to be released starting this June 1^st. The announcement came in via LEGO’s official Facebook and Twitter pages.

https://twitter.com/LEGO_Group/status/991682267654311936

There is nothing new in particular with regards to the teaser, except for what could be our first look at The Wasp minifigure. The only criticism that I have about the Ant-Man minifig featured in the teaser is that it is a bit far off from how it looks like from the official trailer. Anyways, rumor has it that the soon-to-be announced set will be coming in at 200 pieces and will also include nanofigures of our heroes. One set will also feature the film’s villain which is the Ghost and a vehicle that looks like a minisub and fly hybrid.

In any case, we’re just less than a month away from the sets official release so we can expect for more info and set images to be out soon.

LEGO BrickHeadz Tactical Batman and Superman (41610) Now Available

The month of May also marks the release of another LEGO BrickHeadz sets that most fans of the theme has been waiting for. First revealed in this month’s LEGO Store May Calendar, this unlikely super-powered pair finally completes the roster of DCEU’s Justice League characters given the BrickHeadz treatment.

So if you’re looking forward to have the entire Justice League sups gracing your desk or shelves, then be sure to check out the LEGO BrickHeadz Tactical Batman and Superman (41610), now available at LEGO Stores, LEGO Shop@Home and Amazon. This dual-pack set comes in at 209 pieces and retails for $19.99.

LEGO BrickHeadz Tactical Batman and Superman (41610)

209 pieces; $19.99

These LEGO® BrickHeadz™ 41610 Tactical Batman™ and Superman™ construction characters are fun to build using colorful LEGO bricks that recreate all their iconic details from the blockbuster Justice League™ movie, including Super Hero costumes and capes. Each stands on a buildable collector’s baseplate with BrickHeadz icon for easy display in your home, office or anywhere you like.

Buildable LEGO® BrickHeadz™ construction characters featuring Tactical Batman™ and Superman™ have BrickHeadz eyes and authentic details from the blockbuster Justice League™ movie, including iconic Super Hero costumes.
Each LEGO® BrickHeadz™ construction character comes with its own buildable collector’s baseplate.
Have fun growing your LEGO® BrickHeadz™ collection with other classic characters from your favorite movies, TV series, games and comics.
Mash up your LEGO® BrickHeadz™ construction characters to create super-cool hybrids or your own amazing characters.
Each character stands over 2” (7cm) tall without baseplate.
Baseplates measure over 1” (4cm) square.

Designer Video for LEGO Star Wars UCS Y-Wing (75181) Now Out

Many LEGO fans who keep up with related news would remember how the LEGO Star Wars UCS Millennium Falcon (75192) was such a major big deal upon its release, leading to it selling out multiple times. LEGO seems fit to do the same now for the UCS Y-Wing (75181).

And the latest entry to the LEGO Star Wars Ultimate Collector Series (UCS) is no slouch at getting attention to its stunning detail. Where the UCS Falcon (75192) was mostly encased in a spaceship hull, the Rebel Alliance’s star-fighter-bomber is filled all over with support struts, connector tubes, wiring, etc.

Such an intricately-crafted LEGO model needs proper spotlight, and so we’ll get one in the form of this designer video put together by two of the minds behind the UCS Y-Wing (75181). Senior Designer Jordan Scott and Graphic Designer Maddy O’Neil share a few bits of trivia about their creation.

Take for instance: did you know that set 75181 has been in development for the past three years? It says a lot about the conceptualization of this set, numbered earlier than the long-released UCS Millennium Falcon (75192), but coming out much later, this May the 4^th Star Wars Day celebration.

Other LEGO promos connected to the May 4 release of the UCS Y-Wing (75181) include a printed technical blueprint of the set, available free with any LEGO Star Wars purchase by black VIP cardholders (and with an unspecified minimum purchase amount for non-VIPs). The set also includes a Gold Leader minifigure with blaster sidearm, and an R2-BHD astro-mech droid copilot.

First Look at the LEGO City Capital (60200)

This most recent reveal comes as a very much welcomed surprise. Amazon France has revealed another large LEGO City playset with the LEGO City Capital (60200). This new LEGO City set features three buildings, six vehicles, and more than 10 minifigures. Amazon’s French website has not yet listed other details such as the set’s piece count, retail price and even its release date, but looking at the set’s images gives me the immediate impression that how I wish LEGO will come up with a modular hotel and museum.

In any case, I hope this set is like a hint of things to come. Other than a LEGO City Hospital, fans of the City theme have been looking forward for a properly built and scaled Hotel and a Museum. So looking at the Capital, it somehow gives the assurance that those desired sets are probably in the works already.

Nevertheless, the LEGO City Capital (60200) is a nice offering, expected to be released this summer. Some LEGO fan forum members have reported seeing this set in store shelves in Denmark so it will not be long before this set goes in display in North America.

It’s also nice to see the latest addition of vehicles that LEGO is throwing in together with this set: I particularly like the newer double-decker bus and ice cream tricycle. The latter is a good addition to other recently released LEGO City vending carts like the LEGO City Hotdog Stand (30356) polybag and the cotton candy cart included in the LEGO Creator Roller Coaster (10261). The LEGO City Capital (60200) also comes as the next set that follows the likes of 2013’s LEGO City Town Square (60026) and 2015’s LEGO City Square (60097), an expansion of sorts to your ever-growing LEGO City complex.