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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.

May The 4th Promos Now Live At Build Better Bricks!

LEGO Star Wars fans unite – May the 4^th 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.

Square LEGO First Order — CUSTOM LEGO STAR WARS FIRST ORDER STORMTROOPER BUST

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 Bricklink and purchase the LEGO pieces that you need.

May the 4^th be with you all! Happy building!

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.

Black Panther Takes on Thanos Again in LEGO Marvel Super Heroes Trouble in Wakanda

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!

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.

WATCH: Netflix’s ‘The Toys That Made Us’ Promo Clip Featuring LEGO

Earlier this year, we reported that one of Netflix’s documentaries, The Toys That Made Us, will feature one of our culture’s most loved toys and popular icon – the LEGO brick. The first four episodes were released already on the streaming giant’s platform with Star Wars, Barbie, He-Man, and G.I. Joe comprising the first wave of episodes. Now that the second wave of TMU’s docu-series were announced for a May 25 release, a particular promo clip has been released by Nerdist that features what most of us has been waiting for. This particular promo clip puts the spotlight on that period of history where we as kids, once dreamed of reaching the stars, and relived the grandeur and chivalry of knights and wizards. Watch the clip below.

The promo clip begins with a visit back to the acclaimed LEGO vault archives to see two particular sets that forever sealed LEGO’s footprint across the toy industry: 1973’s LEGO Space Command Center (493) and 1978’s LEGO Castle (375). There is much to talk about as far the history and influence of LEGO as a toy brand around the world, so this is one particular episode that I’m looking forward to. Toys That Made Us Season 2 will be available in Netflix starting May 25, and will feature toy brands such as LEGO, Transformers, Hello Kitty, and Star Trek –the first two being the most influential toys that made up a significant part of my childhood.

New LEGO Books Featuring The LEGO Movie 2, Harry Potter, Ninjago and Unikitty Listed Via Amazon

If you’re into hunting LEGO-themed books for all the freebies that goes along with them, then you’ll be glad to know that Amazon has listed several new, LEGO books from Scholastic. They may not be that exclusive such as those that are usually released by DK publishing, but one particular title on this list may hold such promise.

For starters, their release date is still quite far off with some of them slated to be released in August and December as listed by Amazon. Let’s see what these are.

LEGO Ninjago Activity Book

Release date: August 28, 2018

This latest full-color activity book is packed with puzzles and games based on the latest LEGO(R) Ninjago theme! Over 30 pages of cool comics, activities, and more. Includes a cool NINJAGO minifigure!

LEGO Unikitty Activity Book

Release date: August 28, 2018

An activity book that can’t be missed, with buildable LEGO(R) Unikitty(TM) minifigure! In this activity book, join princess Unikitty on her adventures with puzzles, comics, and more.

The breakout star from The LEGO Movie gets her very own Cartoon Network TV show and toy line from The LEGO Group beginning in 2018. The series follows Princess Unikitty — whose efforts to stay positive no matter what sometimes make her prone to the occasional “rage-out” — as she keeps busy with royal responsibilities and fights the negativity that comes from her nemesis, Master Frown, a big ol’ jerk who lives in the next city over: Frowntown. Joined by a wild cast of characters, including her brother Prince Puppycorn, Bodyguard Hawkodile (he’s literally a crocodile and a hawk put together), and scientist Dr. Fox, Unikitty and her friends make sure that every day is the happiest and most creative ever.

The LEGO Movie 2: Emmet’s Guide to Being More Awesome (with Minifigure)

Release date: December 26, 2018

Emmet is BACK and ready to show us all how to be even MORE awesome! The LEGO(R) Movie 2 hits theaters February 9, with an all-star cast, including Chris Pratt, Elizabeth Banks, Will Arnett, Alison Brie, and more! The sequel is sure to delight fans of all ages with its special brand of LEGO humor. This one-of-a-kind guidebook is narrated by Emmet himself(!) and comes with a buildable Emmet minifigure. It’s a must-have offering for fans of the film.

LEGO Harry Potter Activity Book

Release date: December 26, 2018

This LEGO(R) Harry Potter(TM) activity book is packed with comics, puzzles, mazes, games, and more! Featuring all your favorite characters from the Harry Potter films, these pages are full of endless fun — plus, a buildable minifigure!

I have to say that these books may really not have any exclusive minifigs bundled with them, except probably that from the LEGO Movie 2. We’ll keep you posted if anything new comes up so be sure to keep tabs with us here on the Brick Show.

LEGO Ideas Invites You To Create the Next FIRST LEGO League World Festival Trophy

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.