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I know this piece of news has been floating around for quite some time, but I couldn’t pass the opportunity of showcasing these pretty cool speedsters right here in our blog site. Since December of last year, we already had a glimpse of the next wave LEGO Speed Champions slated to be in stores some time in February. This time, retailers such as Argos from the UK, Spieletom in Germany, and Spielplanet of Switzerland have provided us with our first crisp, images of these next generation brick-built speedsters. Let’s check them out, starting with my personal favorite, the ’68 Ford Mustang Fastback.
2018 is the year to give thanks for six decades of LEGO; that’s in case you’ve forgotten. The LEGO Group, of course, is churning out one celebratory gesture after another. A 60-years Commemorative Set (40290)? Check. A special event at The Home of the Brick in Billund? Check, too.
But LEGO hasn’t even begun to bring out the sum total of their retro sets. Here’s a series of classic oldies that are going to be exclusive stock at Walmart. And when I say oldies I mean old, with the retro packaging and the most basic construction imaginable. Here are the first three announced.
First is the pretty basic and elementary House (4000028) set, all slim and perfect background material for any LEGO neighborhood setting, even if minifigures look quite large next to it.
Next is about a step up in complexity from the House (4000028) but still an iconic build: the Windmill (4000029). It technically has two floors and bright red blades, easy to get an observer’s attention. Both this and set 4000028 will be exclusively available at Walmart for just $19.99 a box.
There’s more though. As part of LEGO’s longtime retail partnership with Walmart, they’re offering this sweet promo. After buying the Bricks on a Roll (10715) retro pack shown above, a collector needs only to log on to the special anniversary website www.lego60th.com, upload a scan of their Walmart receipt for set 10715, and LEGO will send over a free collectible LEGO Booklet as well as building instructions for Bricks on a Roll in retro-style.
There’s no specification if online Walmart purchases count, or even if the promo has a deadline, but we’ll keep you updated, as always.
If you haven’t been keeping up with news, the newest in-production LEGO Ideas set, Flagship Leviathan – Ship in a Bottle (21313), is ready to whip up a storm when it hits stores in February. You can even get it earlier at a creator’s signing event in Utah on January 27.
The journey from custom fan design to official packaged set has been long though. LEGO Ideas project contributor Jake Sadovich had first submitted his proposed set way back in November of 2016, got its 10,000 supporters a month later, and then eventually approved by the LEGO Ideas Review Team in August of the following year.
Since then, it would take about half a year (which is almost at an end this January 2018) before the Ship in a Bottle (21313) will be out for interested collectors to buy. In that period, LEGO designers would go on to make some necessary alterations and improvements to Sadovich’s original design.
But how different is the LEGO Ideas Ship in a Bottle (21313) compared to the original proposal? Sadovich helpfully answers that by posting a photo of his original creation and the official version on the AFOLs of Facebook closed group page. At first glance, the final version’s smaller than the prototype.
That isn’t the only difference though. Sadovich self-depreciatingly hints to a possible higher-difficulty assembly level of his work by saying that set 21313 is even more “user-friendly”. Perhaps the smaller size means a smaller number of pieces to put together. We can find out for sure this coming February 1.
Last December, we were informed that the next set in the 2018 LEGO Architecture Skylines series will be a bit delayed as expected. The LEGO Architecture Skylines Las Vegas (21038) set was initially thought to have a January release date, just hot off the heels of its predecessor, the exquisitely beautiful LEGO Architecture Skylines Shanghai (21039). However, due to the recent tragic events that unfolded from one its hotels, it was sensible of LEGO to hold off its planned release until supposedly sometime in April. The LEGO Architecture Skylines Las Vegas (21038) comes in at 487 pieces and will apparently retail for 39.99€ or roughly at $39.99.
As it turns out, the delay will not be as bad as it seems. Promobricks managed to stumble upon an eBay posting that shows the set’s official image, and suggests a release date of January 31st. Please take note that this was listed by an eBay seller rather than quoting from an official LEGO source, so it will be wise to take this with a grain of salt. What is interesting, however, is the fact that that seller also posted what looks like to be the set 21038’s official description in German. There is a rough English translation available (courtesy of Google Translate) that gives a hint on the salient features of this set, which you can find below together after its official image.
Capture Las Vegas’s dazzling landmarks in a stunning skyline, from the iconic Mandalay Bay Hotel to the Luxor Hotel, Encore Hotel and Stratosphere Tower to the Fremont Street Experience! Each individual LEGO building conveys a unique and particularly rewarding building experience. This is ensured by the faithful coloring and scale reproduction.
Also on board is the famous Welcome to Las Vegas sign, which shows a desert and a road on a plate-covered base plate – a particularly warm welcome to this detailed replica of one of the most exciting cities in the world! This model from the LEGO Architecture Skyline Product line is a tribute to Las Vegas!
LEGO Architecture Interpretation from Las Vegas.
Shows the legendary attractions of the Las Vegas Strip, including the Mandalay Bay Hotel, the Luxor Hotel, the Encore Hotel, the Stratosphere Tower and the Fremont Street Experience in Downtown Las Vegas.
Also includes the famous Welcome to Las Vegas sign with desert and road on a plate-covered base.
It had been one of the most unconventional set designs ever to pass muster at LEGO Ideas. While we had the photos from the Ideas proposal for reference, the first images of the official set for Ship in a Bottle (21313) took time coming; but when it did, just wow.
Old Fishing Store (21310) may have looked complex and detailed, but it seems not enough compared to the wonder of seeing the scale-model Flagship Leviathan inside a side-mounted bottle. And with its release by LEGO on February looming ever closer, the company is hyping it up as much as possible.
For instance, there’s going to be a series of signing events at selected LEGO stores with the Ideas designer for Ship in a Bottle (21313). Jake Sadovich will get to do as his LEGO Ideas creative predecessors have done before in their time: signing boxes of their freshly-released model sets.
The first scheduled date for Sadovich signing newly-bought boxes of his LEGO Ideas Ship in a Bottle (21313) will be at the LEGO Store at the Fashion Place in Murray, Utah. He’ll be there on January 27 from 10 AM to 1 PM EST. Lucky Utah builders, meeting him first.
Meeting a LEGO Ideas designer like Jake Sadovich and getting his autograph on your copy of their work is pretty cool. The bonanza for LEGO Ideas Women of NASA (21312) creator Maia Weinstock is one example. It also means an early shot at getting set 21313, coming out February 1.
The rumor mill is running again, and this time with more intel on this year’s LEGO Harry Potter sets. A couple of weeks ago, we reported that five LEGO Harry Potter sets (3 for HP and 2 for Fantastic Beasts, to be more accurate) will be released as part of its summer wave of offerings this August. On top of that, it was also said that these sets will be accompanied by an official LEGO Harry Potter Collectible Minifigure series, which will also be released during the same time period. Thanks to word from some reliable sources over at Eurobricks, we now have a tentative list of possible Harry Potter characters that made their way as part of LEGO’s next CMF series. Here’s what we know so far.
Harry Potter – accessories include the Sorting Hat and a cape which could probably be the Cloak of Invisibility.
Ron Weasley – accessories include a cape and that Chocolate Frog from the Hogwarts Express scene.
Hermione Granger – accessories include cape, magic wand, and book with printing (perhaps her spell book).
James Potter – accessories include a Golden Snitch, Broom, and Quidditch ceremonial robes.
Lily Potter – accessories include a baby minifigure with a noticeable scar on the forehead, which clearly gives it away as Baby Harry.
Fred Weasley – this is what I’m looking forward to, having the Weasley Twins in their CMF form. Fred is said to have a Marauders Map, and some fireworks accessories.
George Weasley – no information yet about George’s accessories.
Vernon Dursley – all members of the despicable, Dursley family will also be included in the HP CMF. Vernon’s accessories include a rifle or shotgun of some sorts.
Petunia Dursley – accessories include a letter, which could probably mean Harry’s Hogwarts Acceptance Letter.
Dudley Dursley – this minifig version of the youngest Dursley is said to be wearing pajamas with a printed pig’s tail; it also comes with a cake accessory.
Rolanda Hooch – the Quidditch flying instructor also gets her spot as a CMF, coming in with broom and whistle accessories (though I’m not quite sure of the latter). Ms. Hooch also comes with a double-sided minifig head highlighting two distinct expressions.
The Bloody Baron – the first of the ghost quartet that haunt each four houses of Hogwarts, we don’t have any information yet and what accessories they will carry on with them. Perhaps it may include a knife accessory, though I feel this will be a little far off considering the back story of the Bloody Baron and the purpose in which he used his knife for.
Nearly Headless Nick (Sir Nicholas de Mimsy-Porpington) – this one is a bit hard to imagine, especially when you consider how LEGO will create Nearly Headless Nick in minifigure form while retaining his primary feature, which as his name suggests, is being nearly headless.
The Grey Lady (Helena Ravenclaw) – perhaps a diadem accessory will be in order.
The Fat Friar – accessories might include a silver or tin mug which he is seen carrying around along the halls of the Hufflepuff house.
Myrtle Warren (Moaning Myrtle) – a ghost character translated in minifigure form, accessories include Tom Riddle’s Diary.
Sirius Black – Harry’s godfather also made it in the CMF list, coming in with a dog accessory which could be Snuffles, his Animagus form.
There are still 3 unnamed minifigs in this rumored Harry Potter CMF series, so we are still keeping an eye for any signs of them. I’m still hoping for Dobby to make it in the list and possibly a re-release of Severus Snape. I guess we just have to wait and see.
The year 2018 has a few milestone celebrations across multiple subjects and genres, but here’s one for LEGO enthusiasts that they’ll really dig. It concerns the 40th anniversary of one of the innovations developed by LEGO to further enhance the brick-construction experience: minifigures. Yes, LEGO-people are now four decades old.
Brick Fanatics elaborates that LEGO was making these little guys even before 1978, when the first minifigures (referred to as the pre-minifigure era) began to be included in selected sets. These prototypes were brick-built and too big for most LEGO sets, and the ones produced shortly before that year were armless mini-statues.
Post-1978 however, the shape of those little plastic guys that populated LEGO playsets began to be standard fare: the articulaed legs, 5-piece torso with movable arms and trademark C-shaped hands, and of course the ever smiling minifigure head. They started out as civilians to fill out locations and eventually played various jobs and roles in their brick-built community.
Afterwards, LEGO minifigures evolved from original creations to depictions of fictional characters from the deluge of licensed franchises that the company has made playsets for over the years. And in all those times the shape and mechanics didn’t change, only the material construction, to make them sturdier to wear-and-tear.
Originally targeted only at younger builders, LEGO was quick to notice that the little plastic figures have also become a favorite among older kids and even adults, and starting from 2007 almost every major LEGO set has a minifgure or two. LEGO even came up with a line of Collectible Minifigures, all unique on its own, and wrapped it up in a mysterious blind bag.
LEGO’s first set of Collectible Minifigures.
So there it is: we are now in the 40th year of the long-running design for LEGO minifigures, and you can bet there will be tributes to that milestone in several upcoming sets. One in particular that was revealed so far is the upcoming LEGO CMF Series 18 where a Police Officer minifigure is said to be designed after the same minifig found in LEGO set 600. Definitely, it is one cool throwback for the iconic symbol of the LEGO brand.
Needless to say, this year is going to be a cool celebration of four decades of brick-building fun, and LEGO’s minifigures will always be around to ensure that. So what is your most favorite LEGO minifigure through out these years? Do you have one in particular, and from which set? Let us know in the comments below.
We at The Brick Show might appear to be repeating ourselves when it comes to LEGO news because LEGO information often comes in little updates. Note that so many of the polybag sets and minifigures we’ve brought up in days past have been revealed as early as November last year.
And here now comes news regarding one of those long-previewed LEGO polybags finally being found available in stores this 2018. The set in question is the LEGO Star Wars Kylo Ren Command Shuttle (30380), a micro-scale model of the dread First Order enforcer’s transport as seen in The Force Awakens.
Much like many other micro-models coming out in polybag form, Kylo’s Shuttle (30380) already has a larger and more detailed version with the LEGO Star Wars Kylo Ren’s Command Shuttle (75104). This little-brother version however has been spotted by fellow news source Rebelscum stateside, in Target stores. They’ve been prominently placed at checkout counter displays.
Brick Fanatics also notes that the micro Kylo Ren Shuttle (30380), despite being, well, micro, is apparently a much closer match in looks than its LEGO Star Wars big brother (75104). Its folding wing action apparently is closer to how The Force Awakens depicted it during the pitched battle at Takodana.
LEGO Star Wars collectors who’re interested in this polybag would do well to visit their nearest Target. The set (30380) is priced $3.99 with them.
After the teaser that LEGO shared via social media a few days ago, the veil is now officially lifted for the next LEGO community inspired set – the LEGO Ideas Ship in a Bottle (21313) by Jake Sadovich. This set, along with the still yet to be revealed Voltron – Defender of the Universe, was successfully considered to be the next fan-inspired set during the LEGO Ideas Third 2016 Review Stage.
The LEGO Ideas Ship in a Bottle (21313) will be available in-store and online at all LEGO brand stores near you and at shop.LEGO.com beginning February 1, 2018 and will retail for $69.99. Here’s the official word from LEGO together with a bunch of pretty crisp images.
LEGO Ideas Ship in a Bottle (21313)
Available: February 1, 2018. Ages 12+. 962 pieces. US $69.99 | CA $89.99
Build and display a classic LEGO® Ideas Ship in a Bottle, featuring a highly detailed ship with the captain’s quarters, cannons, masts, crow’s nest, flag and printed sail elements. Place the ship inside the LEGO brick-built bottle with a buildable cork, wax seal element and water-style elements inside, then showcase it on the display stand featuring the ship’s ‘Leviathan’ nameplate, globe elements and a built-in ‘compass’ (non-functioning) with compass rose and spinning needle. This wonderfully nostalgic construction toy also includes a booklet about the set’s fan creator and LEGO designers.
This building set for kids and adults features a LEGO®brick-built bottle, ship and a display stand.
Bottle features a detailed, buildable cork with new-for-February 2018 wax-seal-style element and over 280 translucent-blue, water-style elements inside.
Ship features a raised deck at the stern, captain’s quarters, 6 cannons, 3 masts, a crow’s nest and assorted elements, including printed sails and the ship’s flag.
Display stand features the ship’s ‘Leviathan’ nameplate, a built-in ‘compass’ (non-functioning) with detailed compass rose and spinning needle, 2 globe elements and gold-colored detailing.
Includes a booklet with building instructions, plus information about the set’s fan creator and LEGO®
LEGO® Ideas Ship in a bottle on display stand measures over 3″ (10cm) high, 12” (31cm) wide and 3” (10cm) deep.
Ship measures over 3″ (8cm) high, 5” (14cm) long and 1” (5cm) wide.
LEGO has released its first ‘official’ (aka non-leaked) image of the next LEGO Ideas set slated to be released this January. Released via its social media channels, this fan designed LEGO set from Jacob Sadovich features his original Ship in a Bottle, Flagship Leviathan, which was successfully considered to be an official LEGO Ideas set during the LEGO Ideas Third 2016 Review Stage.
As I mentioned in my previous post, there was a leaked image of 21313 that made its rounds over LEGO fan forums and Instagram which allowed us a first look at the set. I love how the designers recreated the bottle’s overall, streamlined appearance. Its base was thoughtfully recreated as well, and attention to detail was evident on how the cork was made using reddish brown and gold LEGO pieces. However, I expect that the ship’s design will be more faithful to Jacob’s original creation which is more realistic and aesthetically impressive.
The LEGO Ideas Ship in a Bottle (21313) is expected to be released anytime soon this January, so more official images will be out anytime soon.
