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LEGO Unveils Its First Ever Life-Size and Drivable Custom LEGO Technic Bugatti Chiron

Last week, LEGO teased a project that they deemed worthy of tagging as building the impossible, with the #BuildForReal attached to it. One can easily recognize that LEGO is hinting at something big in the likeness of its recently released LEGO Techic Bugatti Chiron (42083), but was particularly mum on the details of how it will be done. More so, LEGO claims to build this MOC as close to the real thing, which looks and drives exactly the same as the real Bugatti Chiron. It might sound impossible, but LEGO has proven once again that “impossible” is just a word. A few minutes ago at the Grand Prix Formula 1 racing tournament in Monza Italy, LEGO has now unveiled it’s first ever, life-size and drivable custom LEGO Technic Bugatti Chiron made entirely of LEGO bricks. In fact, more than a million Technic pieces were used to build this MOC, powered by 2,304 LEGO Power Function motors.

This amazing feat of LEGO building and engineering weighs in at 1.5 tonnes and can generate up to 5.3 horsepower to make it run at a speed of 20 kph – yes, you read it right, it actually runs in spite of its massive weight. Read on for The LEGO Group’s official press release followed by an image gallery on how the project began.

First Ever Life-Size and Drivable LEGO Technic Bugatti Chiron Is a Pioneering Piece of Engineering and Design

Testament that with LEGO Technic you can build for real, this non-glued, fully-functional and self-propelled LEGO Technic model can fit two passengers inside and accelerate to over 20km/h

Perfectly recreating the organic design lines of the world’s fastest production car – the iconic Bugatti Chiron – the LEGO Technic life-size model pushes the boundaries of what LEGO builders imagined was possible to build in LEGO elements.

The model is the first large scale movable construction developed using over 1,000,000 LEGO Technic elements and powered exclusively using motors from the LEGO Power Function platform. Packed with 2,304 motors and 4,032 LEGO Technic gear wheels, the engine of this 1.5 tonnes car is generating 5.3 horse power and an estimated torque of 92 Nm.

Lena Dixen, Senior Vice President of Product and Marketing at the LEGO Group said:

“This life-size model is a first of its kind in so many ways and with it, we wanted to push the boundaries of our own imagination. For over 40 years, LEGO Technic has allowed fans of all ages to test their creativity with a building system that challenges them to go beyond just creating new designs, to also engineering new functions. Our Technic designers and the engineers from the Kladno factory in the Czech Republic, the place which also builds the impressive models for LEGO Stores and LEGOLAND parks, have done an amazing job both at recreating the Chiron’s iconic shapes and making it possible to drive this model. It’s a fascinating example of the LEGO Technic building system in action and its potential for creative reinvention.”

A fascinating feat of design and engineering

Seen from a distance side by side, the resemblance of the two cars is striking. Get closer and you will find a fascinating and complex outer ‘skin’ structure, built of interconnected triangular segments made into a LEGO Technic ‘fabric’ designed to mimic the iconic shapes of the original Chiron. Peek inside and discover that every single detail of the original car has been carefully and precisely recreated in LEGO Technic elements – from seats, to dashboard and the steering wheel.

Equipped with a rear spoiler, speedometer, front and back-lights, detachable steering wheel and brake pedal, all fully functional and built of LEGO Technic elements, the model is a dream come true for any LEGO fan. Building it required the use of 339 types of LEGO Technic elements, and over 13,000 work hours of development and construction.

The Making of a Life-Sized and Drivable Custom LEGO Technic Bugatti Chiron

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A test drive like no other

Building a one of a kind LEGO Technic life-size car is one part of the task. Testing if it can drive is another. And what better location than the same place where the real Chiron was first tested – Ehra Lessien proving ground in Germany – a unique facility built to handle speed.

One weekend afternoon, the LEGO model took off and accelerated to everyone’s joy and amazement. And while it may not match the original Bugatti Chiron’s mindboggling 420 km/h speed, the LEGO Technic’s power function motors have managed the impressive performance to propel it to a little over 20km/h – ultimately making the ‘Build for Real’ idea truly complete.

#BuildForReal

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Andy Wallace – the driver behind the LEGO Technic Chiron – former racing driver with multiple wins of the 24 Hours of Le Mans and Daytona, as well as many other races, and today official Bugatti pilot, said:

“When I first saw the LEGO Chiron, I was immediately impressed by the accuracy of the model and the minute attention to detail. In fact, from about 20 metres away it’s not obvious that you are looking at a LEGO car. I can only imagine how much time and effort went into making this model.”

“Driving the LEGO Chiron was a great experience, which I thoroughly enjoyed. All those years ago I could never have imagined that one day I would actually drive a LEGO car!”

The Chiron is the ultimate super sports car and the latest interpretation of Bugatti’s brand values ‚Art Forme Technique‘. With a power output of 1,500 HP, unprecedented for production vehicles, an exceptionally high torque value of 1,600 Nm between 2,000 and 6,000 rpm and a wide variety of technical innovations, the Chiron sets new standards in every respect. The Chiron is not only designed for maximum speed, but also meets the highest possible demands in terms of luxury, comfort, everyday drivability and durability. The Chiron combines the best in all these areas which makes it the world’s most complete super sports car.

For more images, videos and complete model factsheet, please visit: https://www.lego.com/themes/technic/bugatti-chiron/media

LEGO Star Wars Porg (75230) October Release Confirmed

Exactly a month ago, we first looked at one of LEGO’s closely guarded secrets from the LEGO Star Wars The Last Jedi theme. There were mixed reactions when the first images of the LEGO Star Wars Porg (75230) started to come in, ranging from absolutely adorable to downright horrific. This avian-inspired build is perhaps the most polarized LEGO Star Wars set, probably next to the Assault on Hoth (75098) UCS set released in 2016. Regardless if you find yourself spending your hard-earned cash for the LEGO Star Wars Porg or would instead turn your eyes and walk away from it, we still don’t have information on its exact release date until today. Thanks again to LEGO Store Budapest; we now have details on when the LEGO Star Wars Porg will most likely be released. If you recall, the LEGO Store in Budapest was also at the front lines in announcing the release date of the LEGO Creator Expert Aston Martin DB5 (10262) set last July. As announced on their website, the LEGO Store Budapest will accept pre-orders for the LEGO Star Wars Porg (75230) beginning October 1.

The Budapest LEGO Store will accept pre-orders via its website until September 28 or until supplies last. Furthermore, the site also mentions that the LEGO Star Wars Porg will be released to the public on October 8, which will likely be the same with other LEGO brand stores globally and at shop.LEGO.com. If this is the case, then we can expect an official press release from LEGO any time soon. The LEGO Star Wars Porg (75230) is said to come in at 811 pieces and will retail in the US for $69.99. Stay tuned for more updates—image credit to the LEGO Store Budapest for the LEGO Star Wars Porg photos above.

Guinness World Records Celebrates Records Claimed (and Honored) by Official LEGO Sets and MOCs

When we say that several products by LEGO have set records, we certainly mean it: Guinness World Records. This international database of statistics for “the most x of y” also includes some official LEGO sets and notable MOCs, with records established ranging from biggest to tallest and so much more.

This week, Guinness World Records has put up a new section on their official website called “Making History with LEGO Bricks”. As stated, this section shines the spotlight on LEGO sets or MOCs builds that either hold official World Records, or represents an object that holds a World Record.

One example of the former category is the news-making LEGO Star Wars UCS Millennium Falcon (75192), which holds a GWR on its own right for “Largest commercially available LEGO set (7,541 pieces)”. Then we have the long-retired LEGO Creator Maersk Triple-E Container Ship (10241); while not a record-holder itself, the set does depict the (former) GWR holder for “Largest Container Ship”.

The Building History with LEGO section on the Guinness World Record website details 8 such LEGO sets and builds that have world records attached to them. It’s also apparently going to be a special feature in the 2019 edition of the Guinness Book of World Records. They have a list of stores from 10 countries where that book, and its other special spinoffs (Wild Things and Gamer’s Edition) are available.

The Guinness Book of World Records 2019 edition went on sale this Tuesday, August 28.

LEGO Education Introduces Coding Express Designed for Preschoolers

LEGO has prided itself on keeping up with the advances of technology even as they maintain their original and iconic building block products. They’ve even made strides at integrating the old and new together, with product add-ons like Power Functions motors or the introductory computer programming potential of LEGO Mindstorms. But LEGO believes they can take the programming element to even younger ages with their products, and this Tuesday, August 28, LEGO announced Coding Express, a set intended for 3 to 4-year-olds that comprises a basic train set, a station, and an elementary coding system to make the train go.

Of course, much like similar toy lines that have made inroads in integrating programming with electronic mechanical motion, LEGO Coding Express only features completed pre-programmed actions, which the kids only need to put together. The beauty part is that the programs are coded to the train set’s colored rail tracks.

In addition to the rails, children playing with LEGO Coding Express also put colored bars that contain specific instructions for the train. Green elements make it go, yellow causes it to slow, red means stop, and blue makes the train toot its horn for instance.

Alternatively, the Coding Express programming can be changed around in an app, where the train can be swapped out for a LEGO caterpillar that changes its emotions depending on what colored block it ran over. The physical block set is based on the early-childhood Duplo sub-brand, for easier building too.

For the curious, the LEGO Coding Express set isn’t a retail item and can only be purchased online on their Education product portal. Check it out here along with other Education-branded products for your consideration.

The LEGO House Will Celebrate Its 1st Birthday!

LEGO seems to be on a roll with another landmark in its life as the world’s most valuable toy company. Next month, the LEGO House will be celebrating its 1st birthday since it opened its doors to the public last September 28, 2017. The House of the Brick offers a one-of-a-kind experience to LEGO fans of all ages, providing a unique play experience across its various brick zones, coupled with a nostalgic trip through LEGO’s 80 years of history. To celebrate this milestone, the LEGO Group has lined up a handful of birthday party activities on September 29 to make its first anniversary fun and meaningful.

Guests who will visit the Experience Zones are invited to join the LEGO House Birthday Treasure Hunt (10AM-8PM, CEST), where a bunch of hidden cakes is carefully placed all over LEGO House. Participants who will first crack the secret message will be treated to a handful of LEGO goodies. Over at the Red Zone, guests are invited in creating the best and largest LEGO birthday cake ever together with cake enthusiast and connoisseur Ms. Annemette Voss (11AM-2PM, CEST). Finally, there will be an awesome LEGO Birthday Show and a lottery for a chance to bring home some of the coolest LEGO prizes and giveaways. To learn more about this awesome celebration, be sure to visit the LEGO House website and book your tickets.

Happy 40th Birthday LEGO Minifigure!

Today marks the 40th birthday of the iconic LEGO minifigure and to mark this special occasion, The LEGO Group has shared several images and videos that traces the history of one of the world’s most recognizable toy element. To be exact, it was in 1977 that LEGO patented its unique yellow, plastic minifigure with the first minifigures rolling out in to the market a year after. Since then, LEGO’s minifigures have evolved from being single modular-like accessories to a full range of articulated figures that unmistakably give life to any LEGO set.

Read on for LEGO’s full press release and a video snippet highlighting the LEGO minifigure’s journey throughout the years. While you’re at it, and in case you have not gathered all 17 minifigs yet, be sure to check out the special 40th anniversary LEGO Collectible Minifigures Series 18 (71021) blind bags over at Amazon.

LITTLE FIGURE, BIG STORY – CELEBRATING THE 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE LEGO® MINIFIGURE

In 1978, Disco was dominating the charts, mobile phones were non-existent and the Internet was still more than a decade away. It was also the year the very first LEGO® minifigures went into production. Fast forward to today and those inaugural characters have evolved nearly as much as the world around them, offering endless roleplay possibilities. So, as one of the planet’s tiniest icons celebrates its big 4…0, here are some milestone moments from its very big story.

The evolution of the LEGO minifigure
It all started in 1974 when the LEGO building figure was launched, made mostly of large square LEGO bricks with moveable arms but immoveable legs. This was followed in 1975 by LEGO stage extra figures with solid torsos, immoveable arms and legs, and no printed features. Basically, very different to the LEGO minifigures we know and love today! Not that we had to wait too long for them to arrive, with 1978 ushering in a new era of LEGO minifigures equipped with moveable limbs and simple facial expressions comprising two solid black eye dots and black painted smile. Fast forward to 2018 and there are now more than 650 unique faces in the collection, meaning children can have fun roleplaying different characters and personalities – anytime, anywhere.

Minifigure prototypes from min 19751978 — 2018 marks the 40th anniversary of the LEGO® minifigure: here are some of the many prototypes tested between 1975 and 1978 before the final decision was made to go for the iconic minifigure we know today – first launched in 1978.

Early prototypes first and more recent space minifigures e1535501036890 — 2018 marks the 40th anniversary of the LEGO® minifigure. From left to right we see first three prototypes, then the very first LEGO minifigure space character launched in 1978, and finally the two on the end more recent space characters.

Early prototypes first and more recent police minifigures e1535501057504 — 2018 marks the 40th anniversary of the LEGO® minifigure. From left to right we see first three prototypes, then the very first LEGO minifigure police character launched in 1978, and finally the two on the end 2018 models.

Early prototypes first and more recent minifigure doctors e1535501079288 — 2018 marks the 40th anniversary of the LEGO® minifigure. From left to right we see first two prototypes, in the middle the very first LEGO minifigure doctor character launched in 1978, and finally the two on the end are 2018 models.

From 20 to 8,000
To begin with, there were around 20 different LEGO minifigure characters, including a police officer, doctor, firefighter, knight and astronaut. But in the four decades since, the number of minifigures available has risen to more than 8,000. To put that into context, if the global population had grown at the same rate, there would now be nearly 144 trillion of us living on Earth!

Some of the first LEGO minifigures launched in 1978 e1535501373755 — 2018 marks the 40th anniversary of the LEGO® minifigure. From left to right we see first two prototypes, in the middle the very first LEGO minifigure doctor character launched in 1978, and finally the two on the end are 2018 models.

The perfect height
Take away the hair or any other headpiece and LEGO minifigures are exactly the same height as four LEGO bricks fitted together. This means they fit perfectly into the LEGO System in Play. Oh, and if you stacked them head to toe, you would need 20,750 to reach the height of the world’s tallest building, Dubai’s Burj Khalifa.

Jack of all trades
Over the years, LEGO minifigures have shown they can turn their hand to pretty much anything. From pirates to paramedics, engineers to elephant keepers, veterinarians to Vikings, there have been thousands of different minifigure characters. Three LEGO minifigures even blasted into space onboard NASA’s Juno spacecraft in 2011. But one thing has remained consistent throughout: whatever role, character or personality children fancy playing, there’s sure to be a minifigure to match.

Diversity Champion
Did you know the traditional yellow colour of the LEGO minifigure’s head was chosen based on focus group feedback in the early and mid-1970s saying this was preferable to white ones? Since then, minifigures have become increasingly diverse – from the first figures with natural skin tone in 2003 (Lando Calrissian from Star Wars and NBA basketball players) to 2016’s inaugural wheelchair. LEGO minifigures have also done their bit for unstereotyping gender roles with the likes of female firefighters and ninjas, through to fathers equipped with baby carriers. In fact, the whole point of minifigures is they let children create and be anyone they want – male or female, helmet or hair, freckles or glasses, anything. And if you’re worried about our robotic friends, don’t be. There have been plenty of C-3POs and R2D2s (not to mention other robots) too.

Some of the first minifigures launched in 1978 with transportation e1535501449821 — Ca. 20 LEGO® minifigures were launched in 1978, here are three of the first with transportation. 2018 marks the 40th anniversary of the LEGO minifigure.

Hollywood Star

The LEGO minifigure has starred in a number of Hollywood blockbusters, including THE LEGO® MOVIE™, THE LEGO® BATMAN MOVIE™ and THE LEGO® NINJAGO MOVIE™. In 2007, LEGO Group even created 10,000 gold chrome C-3PO minifigures packed in random sets to mark the 30th anniversary of Star Wars.

1978-2018 precision mates
Did you know that eight different moulds are used for the production of every minifigure? Two sets of these moulds are the same in design but reversed to mould the right and left minifigure arms and legs! The precision that goes into these moulds is exceptional, and because the original moulds are almost identical to the ones we use today, minifigures from 1978 can be mixed and matched with the more modern characters from today! However, one thing that has changed is the number of elements each mould can produce and the speed scale of this – for example, the minifigure head mould construction has improved from an initial eight elements per 9,8 sec. to 128 elements per 14.7 sec. today!

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More than just a figure
LEGO minifigures may be made for fun but there’s a serious side to them as well. By offering an endless choice of roleplay possibilities, they’re designed to let children play inventively, engage with different emotions and tell their own stories. First and foremost, that means a whole lot of enjoyment. But, crucially, it also allows young people to develop key life skills like emotional intelligence, creativity and communication – skills that, according to new research for the LEGO Play Well Report, parents believe will be vital to helping their children build their own bright future.

From the Rumor Mill: More Than 100 LEGO Sets To Watch Out For In 2019

Last week, we mentioned some of the 2019 LEGO Star Wars sets to watch out for, specially that this particular LEGO theme from a galaxy far, far away is about to celebrate its 20^th anniversary next year. However, things are looking good in 2019 not just for LEGO Star Wars, but also for the rest of the toy company’s themed play sets. Here’s a compilation of what we know so far about these rumored 2019 LEGO sets, indicating their speculated set names, set numbers and even their expected price tag if available.

Most of these rumored sets are said to be available sometime between January to February next year, and are generally considered to be a part of LEGO’s winter releases. Some of these 2019 LEGO sets also have images that are now circulating over social media, so these somehow confirms their availability later on. Do bear in mind, however, that even if these are based from reliable sources within the LEGO fan community, they are still basically rumors and we have to wait until November or December to get confirmation from LEGO if indeed these sets are happening.

LEGO City

60206 Sky Police Jet Patrol – $9.99
60207 Sky Police Drone Chase – $29.99
60208 Sky Police Parachute Arrest – $39.99
60209 Sky Police Diamond Heist
60210 Sky Police Air Base
60212 BBQ Burn Out
60213 LEGO CITY set
60214 Burger Bar Fire Rescue
60215 Fire Station
60216 LEGO CITY set
60218 Desert Rally Racer
60220 Garbage Truck
60221 Diving Yacht
60222 LEGO CITY set
60223 Harvester Transport

LEGO Ninjago

70659 Spinjitzu Kai – $9.99; 97 pieces
70660 Spinjitzu Jay – $9.99; 97 pieces
70661 Spinjitzu Zane – $9.99
70662 Spinjitzu Cole – $9.99
70663 Spinjitzu Wu and Nya – $19.99
70664 Spinjitzu vs Lloyd vs. Garmadon – $19.99; 208 pieces
70665 Samurai Mech – $15.00; 154 pieces
70666 The Golden Dragon – $19.99; 171 pieces
70667 Kai’s Blade Cycle and Zane’s Snowmobile – $29.99; 376 pieces
70668 Jay’s Storm Fighter – $39.99; 490 pieces
70669 Cole’s Earth Driller – $49.99; 587 pieces
70670 Monastery of Spinjitzu – $79.99, 1,070 pieces
70679 The Ultra Dragon – $84.99; 951 pieces
70680 Fire Temple

LEGO Harry Potter

There are five LEGO Wizarding World Harry Potter sets rumored to be slated for release in January next year. We’ll keep a close eye on this, and will update you as soon as we can.

LEGO Marvel Superheroes

76113 Spider-Man Vehicle
76114 Spider-Man Man “Spider Vehicle”
76123 Captain America set – $19.99
76124 Marvel Super Heroes set – $34.99
76125 Iron Man set – $59.99
76126 Marvel Super Heroes set – $79.99
76127 Confidential New Film
76131 # Marvel Super Heroes
76133 Spider-Man “Mini Vehicle”
76134 Spider-Man “Diamonds”

LEGO Ideas

21315 LEGO Ideas Pop-Up Book by fan designer Jason Allemann (aka JK BrickWorks).

LEGO Technic

(rumored for a December 2018 release)

42089 Power Boat – $14.99
42090 Gateway Truck
42091 Police Pursuit – $19.99
42092 Rescue Helicopter – $39.99
42093 Super Car – $49.99
42094 Tracked Loader – $79.99
42095 Remote Controlled Stunt Racer – $99.99
42096 GT Race Car – $149.99

LEGO Movie 2

70821 # The LEGO Movie 2 – $19.99
70822 # The LEGO Movie 2
70823 # The LEGO Movie 2
70824 # The LEGO Movie 2 – $19.99
70825 # The LEGO Movie 2 – $39.99
70826 # The LEGO Movie 2 – $29.99
70827 Ultracatty & Warrior Wyldstyle – $29.99
70828 # The LEGO Movie 2 – $79.99
70829 Emmet and Wyldstyle’s Escape Buggy
70830 Sweet Mayhem’s Systar Starship! – $69.99
70831 # The LEGO Movie 2
70832 # The LEGO Movie 2 – $29.99
70833 # The LEGO Movie 2
70835 # The LEGO Movie 2 – $119.99
70836 # The LEGO Movie 2 – $19.99

LEGO Overwatch

75970 LEGO Overwatch – $14.99
75971 LEGO Overwatch – $19.99
75972 LEGO Overwatch – $29.99
75973 LEGO Overwatch – $39.99
75974 LEGO Overwatch – $49.99
75975 LEGO Overwatch – $89.99

LEGO Architecture

21043 San Francisco – $29.99
21044 Paris

LEGO Creator 3-in-1

31089 Sunset Track Racer
31090 LEGO Creator set
31091 Shuttle Transporter
31092 LEGO Creator set
31093 Riverside Boathouse
31094 LEGO Creator set

LEGO Creator Expert

10263 LEGO Creator Expert set
10264 LEGO Creator Expert set
10265 LEGO Creator Expert set
10266 LEGO Creator Expert set
10267 LEGO Creator Expert Winter Village set
10268 LEGO Creator Expert set
10269 LEGO Creator Expert set
10277 LEGO Creator Expert set

Sources: Instagram, Eurobricks, BrickMerge and Price Vortex

Fake LEGO Dealer in South Korea Receives Fine and Suspended Prison Term in Court

Ever since LEGO products have been in Asian markets they’ve had to contend with brazen knock-offs, usually coming from China. It was only recently that the brand has received protected status in the People’s Republic, allowing The LEGO Group to crack down on impostor manufacturers, and merchants that sell them.

Lately that hunt for fraudulent LEGO sets in Asia has paid off once more. A counterfeit seller in South Korea, who sold sets from notorious copycat brand Lepin in both a real shop and online, was brought before the Seoul Southern District Court. Here he was slapped with a fine of 10 million South Korean Won (just over $9000). He also received a 10-month prison sentence, though this was suspended.

The defendant was caught by the Korean Ministry of Culture, Sport and Tourism’s Special Judicial Police last year. He was found in possession of 1,348 sets from not only Lepin, but fellow LEGO clones Lele and Sy. The merchant was found guilty in court for these, selling in his store and listing them on online marketplaces; he sold 2,627 knockoffs over the internet in 2017.

LEGO VP Legal Counsel for China and Asia-Pacific Robert Smith was appreciative of the efforts of the South Korean authorities for this successful conviction of a copyright violator for their brand. “We appreciate the South Korean Courts and authorities for taking such a strong stance on intellectual property protection and enforcement,” he said. “We will continue to take action against companies who infringe our copyrights in order to protect the reputation of our much-loved brand.”

LEGO Art Exhibit in Kagoshima, Japan Features a Majestic Brick-Built Jomon-sugi

South of the southernmost primary Japanese island of Kyushu, are a group of islands called the Osumi, part of Kagoshima Prefecture. One of the largest in the group is Yakushima, designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its lush subtropical evergreen forest. It’s also home to some of the world’s longest-living flora, one of which is a magnificent specimen of Japanese cedar (yakusugi). This particular tree is revered for the fact that it’s dated to be anywhere from over 2,000 to 7,000 years old. The tree is called Jomon-sugi due to possibly growing since the Japanese prehistoric Jomon period. In honor of the long-lived Jomon-sugi, a UNESCO World Heritage art expo that’s currently being held in Kagoshima features one exhibit done in LEGO. This sculpture of the ancient tree, measuring 120 centimeters tall, was built by Osaka-based LEGO artist Kanna Nakayama, using some 15,000 LEGO pieces to depict Jomon-sugi’s trunk, branches and leaves. Nakayama says of it, “I arranged the bricks to express the dignified presence of Jomon-sugi.”

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Jomon-sugi is joined by several other LEGO builds of famous UNESCO landmarks and is hosted by LEGO Japan Ltd. The exhibition has been travelling around Japan and has appeared in 60 cities and towns. This is the first trip of the exhibit to Kagoshima, the prefecture of which includes Yakushima, thus adding a touch of local pride to the display.

The UNESCO World Heritage LEGO art exhibit is on display at the Reimeikan (Kagoshima Prefectural Museum of Culture) in Kagoshima City up until September 2.

New LEGO Build the World – Incredible Inventions Trading Cards Now Available in Sainsbury’s Stores and Supermarkets

Last week we got the first word that Sainsbury’s in the UK was about to reintroduce their Create the World Series of LEGO Collectible Trading Cards. It was something of a hit for the UK supermarket chain when they did it last year, and in 2018 it’s time for their LEGO shoppers to collect cards again under a new theme. This new series of LEGO trading cards from Sainsbury’s is called Create the World: Incredible Inventions. The promotion started this week, with Sainsbury’s store and markets now carrying the trading card packs and the special album books in which to put together the LEGO cards.

Steps to collect the Incredible Inventions series of Sainsbury’s LEGO cards remain the same as before. Sainsbury’s shoppers will receive a free pack of 4 collectible cards at the counter for a minimum shopping receipt of £10. The card albums – blue this year – are priced at £2.50 apiece and come with two free card packs.

Time will tell if this new Create the World: Incredible Inventions trading card series from LEGO will be as popular as last year, when the card albums after the promo period were being sold online at expensive LEGO-set prices. Sainsbury’s has yet to announce if the trading cards can only be acquired in the promo process, or sold conventionally as well.

Category: LEGO News

LEGO Unveils Its First Ever Life-Size and Drivable Custom LEGO Technic Bugatti Chiron

First Ever Life-Size and Drivable LEGO Technic Bugatti Chiron Is a Pioneering Piece of Engineering and Design

LEGO Star Wars Porg (75230) October Release Confirmed

Guinness World Records Celebrates Records Claimed (and Honored) by Official LEGO Sets and MOCs

LEGO Education Introduces Coding Express Designed for Preschoolers

The LEGO House Will Celebrate Its 1st Birthday!

Happy 40th Birthday LEGO Minifigure!

From the Rumor Mill: More Than 100 LEGO Sets To Watch Out For In 2019

LEGO City

LEGO Ninjago

LEGO Harry Potter

LEGO Marvel Superheroes

LEGO Ideas

LEGO Technic

LEGO Movie 2

LEGO Overwatch

LEGO Friends

LEGO Architecture

LEGO Creator 3-in-1

LEGO Creator Expert

Fake LEGO Dealer in South Korea Receives Fine and Suspended Prison Term in Court

LEGO Art Exhibit in Kagoshima, Japan Features a Majestic Brick-Built Jomon-sugi

New LEGO Build the World – Incredible Inventions Trading Cards Now Available in Sainsbury’s Stores and Supermarkets