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Philippine LEGO Fan Convention: ABRICKADABRA 2018 on May 26-27

Never let it be said that we here at The Brick Show does not provide an equal coverage to all news and special events of import to the LEGO fan community, wherever they may be. Aside from happenings on both sides of the Atlantic, we also look to the Pacific.

In the Philippines, the local LEGO fandom organization Philippine LEGO Users Club (PhLUG) is organizing an event next month that is being billed as the biggest LEGO fan gathering and exhibition in that country this year. This is the AKBRICKADABRA 2018, to be held at Makati City in Metro Manila.

As is the standard with LEGO fan events such as these, the ABRICKADADBRA convention is planned to have a major MOC showcase, with PhLUG’s various builder teams working to design over a hundred LEGO MOCs for exhibition. This primary display will be joined by those of invited guest LEGO builders.

But there’s more in store for visitors and enthusiasts to the ABRICKADABRA 2018. In addition to the LEGO display, there will be contests such as MOC building competitions and LEGO videogames, a raffle with LEGO set prizes, and even a children’s play area and workshop to encourage their LEGO interest.

For buyers and collectors, the convention will also bring together a selection of choice LEGO deals for rare and uncommon product items. Both LEGO’s official Philippine distributor LAJ Marketing and highly-regarded resellers from the Manila area will be offering some sweet discounts and deals for sets, minifigures, rare bricks, etc.

The ABRICKADABRA 2018 Philippine LEGO Fan Convention will run for two days in the weekend, from May 26 to 27 (Saturday-Sunday), at the Century City Mall in Makati. For more information you can check the official PhLUG website at lug.ph, write them online at nut.phlugpress@gmail.com, or visit philippinelegousersgroup on Facebook.

Get Ready For Infinity War With These Discounted LEGO Sets and Custom MOCs

The red carpet premiere of MCU’s culminating film Avengers Infinity War has finally rolled out, and with the film predicted to shatter box office records in the US and elsewhere around the globe this week, the obvious question for LEGO fans are: are you ready for some seriously fun LEGO Infinity War builds? If you haven’t purchased your own share of LEGO Marvel Superheroes Avengers Infinity War sets then this is the best time to get them for a discounted price via Amazon. Just click on the links below.

Plus, if you want to immortalize your favorite MCU superhero and have them on display, be sure to visit Build Better Bricks and create your very own custom LEGO busts of Rocket, Black Panther, Groot, Starlord, Vision, Gamora, and the big purple baddie himself, Thanos.

LEGO Marvel Super Heroes Avengers Infinity War Sets

Outrider Dropship Attack (76101)

Thor’s Weapon Quest (76102)

Corvus Glaive Thresher Attack (76103)

The Hulkbuster Smash-Up (76104)

Thanos: Ultimate Battle (76107)

Sanctum Sanctorum Showdown (76108)

Custom LEGO MCU Bust MOCs from Build Better Bricks

Rocket

Black Panther

Groot

Starlord

Vision

Gamora

Thanos

“Be Mindful of Your Builds… They Betray You” – Obi-Wan

Ok… that may not be the exact words that the iconic Jedi Master said to Anakin when he confronted him about his fears and struggles, but hey, that is undeniably one cool scene from 2002’s Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones. Obi-Wan is a cut above the rest amongst other Jedi Masters that whatever sage advice that he can give, is golden to the most devout Star Wars faithful. None is as timely as this one, because looking at what Master Builders Tyler and Sean has came up with recently, will leave you with an uneasy feeling that someone might have pulled a Jedi mind trick over you.

So for a full disclosure: what we’re seeing here is not the actual lightsaber of the famed Jedi Master, but an insanely accurate, brick-built version of the real thing. I’m sure Obi-Wan might be laughing his bricks out if ever he gets to hold on to this life-sized custom LEGO lightsaber.

Made up of 240 LEGO pieces, Obi-Wan’s custom LEGO lightsaber also comes with its own stand whenever he needs to take break from his quite stubborn disciple.

As always, Tyler and Sean never cease to amaze with their creative use of LEGO parts to come up with a highly accurate brick-built rendition of the real thing. I like how they used those black 4×4 round plates to create those ridges on the lightsaber’s hilt, and the clever use of an inverted radar dish (not quite sure if that is the part that they used) to recreate the end portion of the lightsaber.

If you want to follow the Jedi’s path with Obi-Wan, and have his wisdom enshrined in LEGO bricks then be sure to check out Build Better Bricks (B3) and see how you can make your very own custom LEGO lightsaber. Drop by B3’s website for details on how you can get the building instructions to create this elegant masterpiece.

While you’re at it, you may also want to take a look at its counterpart following the likes of the weapon that the Dark Lord of the Sith wielded. If you find yourself drawn more towards the dark side of the Force, then this Darth Vader custom LEGO lightsaber MOC, also from B3, is the one for you.

JK Rowling Teases Another LEGO Wizarding World Fantastic Beast Set

Last month, fans of the Harry Potter-verse – now officially known as the “Wizarding World” – were in a flurry of excitement following the release of the first trailer for Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald. Their LEGO community subset was also piqued with news of tie-in sets like Grindelwald’s Escape (75951).

There was one other set number given in this first reveal, 75952, which was tentatively named “Newt’s Suitcase”. Beyond that, we got no description or image, though those who watched the first movie might have ideas. Anyway, there might be an advance spoiler for this set courtesy of JK Rowling herself.

The celebrated author of the Harry Potter book series that make up the core of the Wizarding World, as well as the screenwriter for the Fantastic Beasts films, posted a telling photo on her Twitter page Monday, April 23. It showed her hand, with a curious plastic magical animal figure.

I’m in a meeting with Warner Bros and I can’t really concentrate because look pic.twitter.com/KMpqRVsNMQ

— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) April 23, 2018

Fantastic Beasts audiences might recognize that as the Niffler in Newt Scamander’s suitcase from his first film. Rowling noted that she took the photo in the middle of a meeting with Warner Bros., but whether WB had it for her consideration, or LEGO sent it earlier, nobody is quite sure.

If Warner Bros. and LEGO are waiting for another major geek event to finally blow open the Crimes of Grindelwald film and its other LEGO tie-ins, then it’d have to be the San Diego Comic-Con a few months from now. But for now, we have Rowling’s tease to mull over.

Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald sees the return of Eddie Redmayne, Katherine Waterston, Dan Fogler, Alison Sudol, Ezra Miller, and Johnny Depp from And Where to Find Them. They are joined by Jude Law, Zoe Kravitz and Callum Turner. The film premieres November 16 in both UK and US.

A Closer Look At The LEGO Creator Pirate Roller Coaster (31084)

After last week’s reveal by Amazon France of the latest LEGO Creator sets to watch out for this summer, we finally had a glance of one of the most anticipated LEGO Creator 3-in-1 set around. We first knew that this set is happening since December of last year when we first spotted some preliminary set images of the LEGO Creator Pirate Roller Coaster (31084). This time, Promobricks has just shared our first batch of high-res images for us to look closer, and appreciate this awesome 3-in-1 set around, perhaps even better than the groundbreaking LEGO Batman Movie The Joker Manor (70922).

Obviously, the main selling point of the set is its roller coaster assembly using LEGO’s latest track pieces. However, LEGO pushes the envelope further by offering it as a 3-in-1 set. The LEGO Creator Pirate Roller Coaster can be modified to suit your fancy and LEGO has even three particular suggestions on how you can do this. As it is, there are three variant models in which you can build various Pirate themed park rides.

The first and main set is the Pirate Roller Coaster itself that measures 26 inches long and 13 inches wide, which is already considerably large as compared to other Creator sets in the same line. The visual feast and vibrant color scheme of this set is simply superb.

The second variant allows you to build a sort of Pirate Ship Swing using two track pieces, complete with a ticket booth and a shooting gallery. I find it kind of hilarious that LEGO opted to use a cannon for that matter – a bit of an overkill, but still funny.

The final variant which is the smallest of the three is a Pirate Carousel which uses two semi-circular track pieces to make a complete circle. Though the Carousel is relatively small as compared to the Swing, I’m impressed on how designers came up with the mechanism to turn this Pirate ride around. As the image suggest, turning the brown tub piece will also spin the skull-themed carousel.

The LEGO Creator Pirate Roller Coaster (31084) comes in at 923 pieces and will retail for 79.99 Euros. Are you excited to pick this up once it comes out in June? Let us know in the comments below.

LEGO Architecture Great Wall of China (21041) Official Images Released

Other than the recently revealed LEGO Architecture Statue of Liberty (21042) set, we now have another engineering wonder of the world perfectly captured in LEGO bricks. The LEGO Architecture Great Wall of China (21041) has now been listed at the German online retailer Alternate.de. Like the Statue of Liberty, the Great Wall of China is part of LEGO Architecture summer 2018 releases slated to be released in June and will retail for 49.99 Euros. This latest LEGO Architecture set comes in predominantly dark green and beige pieces, assembled on a black base plate, with the set’s name printed on a decorative 1×8 plate, written in English and Chinese. This set clocks in at 550 pieces and will be available early this summer.

On a personal note, this is perhaps the only LEGO Architecture set I have seen that has a very natural and ‘organic’ feel in terms of design and choice of colors. I like how the brick-built segment of the wall and its towers seem to rise and fall together with the ridges and mountains. One cool feature of this set is that you can connect separate models, much like a modular, to come up with a longer build to add more realism, as you can see from the image below.

Read on for the set’s official images and product description courtesy of Alternate.

LEGO Architecture Great Wall of China (21041)

550 pieces; 49.99 Euros

Build an architectural masterpiece of LEGO bricks with the LEGO Architecture Set “The Great Wall of China”. The Great Wall of China in the north of China stretches for thousands of kilometers and is the longest man-made structure ever built. At one point in history, more than a million guards were serving there. Today, the Wall is a World Heritage Site and is a popular tourist destination. It was built between the 5th century BC and the 16th century AD according to our chronology, as well as converted and rebuilt to protect the northern boundary of the Chinese Empire. This detailed model features 2 towers connected by a segment of a wall that winds its way through a dark green mountain landscape with lush valleys, trees and lakes. In addition, it is provided with decorative nameplates in English and Chinese. Discover the clever building techniques that allow the wall to drape the landscape, meandering over ridges and winding around mountains and rolling terrain. By combining several models, this great showpiece can be expanded.

LEGO Architecture Statue of Liberty (21042) Official Images Released

After several months of waiting, we finally have our first look at the official images of this year’s next batch of LEGO Architecture sets. If you recall at the Nuremberg Toy Fair last January, LEGO announced that two, new LEGO Architecture sets will be released this summer: the Statue of Liberty (21042) and Great Wall of China (21041).

Thanks to German retailer, Alternate.de, we now have our first official images of this newest LEGO Architecture set which is LEGO’s 6th tribute to the city that never sleeps following the likes of Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum (21035), Flatiron Building (21023), United Nations Headquarters (21018), Rockefeller Center (21007), and the Empire State Building (21002). The LEGO Architecture Statue of Liberty (21042) comes in at 1,685 pieces and is expected to retail for 99.99 Euros. The excellent use of sand green and beige pieces, assembled in an evenly proportioned set bespeaks of the degree of thoughtful craftsmanship exhibited by LEGO’s top class designers. The Statue of Liberty (21042) set is part of the Architecture line’s summer offerings.

Check out these official images and product description as posted by Alternate. Thanks to Promobricks for the heads up.

LEGO Architecture Statue of Liberty (21042)

1,685 pieces; 99.99 Euros

The LEGO Architecture Statue “Statue of Liberty” recreates one of the world’s most famous national monuments in LEGO bricks. The 93-meter Statue of Liberty stands on Liberty Island in the New York City Harbor and welcomes sailors from all over the world. This symbol of freedom was a gift of the French people to the citizens of the United States and was officially inaugurated on 28 October 1886 before a large crowd. This detailed model captures the harmonious blend of architecture and sculpture that characterizes this building. The model includes an elaborate pedestal with shields and stones and pillared balconies. The beautifully crafted statue nicknamed “Lady Liberty” wears a flowing robe, broken chains, a seven-pointed crown, a legendary tablet and a golden torch in the raised arm. This elegant LEGO Architecture model in the authentic colors of sand green and beige is completed by a decorative name tag.

First Look At The LEGO Creator Expert Roller Coaster (10261)

We now have our very first look at the latest LEGO Creator Expert set that follows a similar theme park vibe such as the Fairground Mixer (10244), Ferris Wheel (10247), and Carousel (10257). Thanks to a recent eBay post, we now have our very first look at this year’s insanely awesome LEGO Creator Expert set, the Roller Coaster (10261) coming in at a whopping 4,124 pieces. The said eBay listing has ended already which saw the LEGO Creator Expert Roller Coaster (10261) selling for $500. This set has been rumored and talked about across various LEGO forums recently and it’s cool to be seeing it here for the first time.

Though we only have a box art image as snapped and shared by eBay user kitepunks, it is enough to give us an idea how complex this set will be. The set makes use of LEGO’s newest train track elements rendered in vibrant red colors, making it the very first, large-scale, fully functional LEGO roller coaster set overshadowing the likes of the LEGO Batman Movie The Joker Manor (70922), Amusement Park Roller Coaster (41130), and the soon-to-be released Pirate Roller Coaster (31084). The LEGO Creator Expert Roller Coaster is expected to be released in June, with early LEGO VIP access in mid-May similar to previous Creator Expert sets. The price point is said to be around the $380 mark, so this is another reason for our wallets to cry foul this year. I might as well look for a third job if I want to bag this one.

Anyways, this reveal gives more credence to the rumor that this might be the second exclusive direct-to-consumer LEGO set that will be released starting May 15 (as mentioned in the LEGO Store May Calendar), alongside the sophisticated and stylish LEGO Technic Bugatti Chiron (42083).

The LEGO Creator Expert Roller Coaster (10261) comes with a bunch of new pieces, in different color schemes and shapes. Noticeable are the new parasol element which you can find in the cotton candy cart and the new beehive element coming in a new pink variant.

I’m not really sure on what to make out with the Coaster’s supporting beams because at first glance, it feels like a bit flimsy considering that it used lots of 2×2 round bricks instead of larger ones. Truth be told, I’m a little bit skeptical about this set’s stability so I guess I’ll be waiting for official images to come out, much more if LEGO will opt for a designer video. But in any case, it is one very cool set to have specially if you can have this motorized and equipped with Power Functions as well.

For those into LEGO theme park sets, this is definitely a must have to bring to life any of your LEGO City MOCs and builds. We’ll keep you posted anytime soon, considering that official images of the LEGO Creator Expert Roller Coaster (10261) may come out anytime soon.

Thanks to Minifigure Price Guide for the heads up.

The LEGO Ninjago Movie Ninjago City Docks (70657) Spotted at LEGOLAND Billund

It seems that it’s not just third-party retailers like Radio Kontrol have listed the Ninjago City Docks (70657), but also LEGOLAND Billund have also put them on display in their store shelves ahead of the set’s worldwide release. This is a good indication, suggesting that we might have an official press release and clear, crisp images anytime soon. The set was first announced at the Nuremberg Toy Fair last January, with a tag price of 299.99 Euros. It comes as a sort of an expansion set for the LEGO Ninjago City (70620), though it may well pass for a standalone set.

Italian retailer site Radio Kontrol managed to list a box art image of the Ninjago City Docks (70657) giving us our very first clear image of the sizeable set. But this time, thanks to Zusammengebaut, we now have a closer look at the set’s box art which gives us a better view of its modular functions plus the minifigures included with it. The following images were captured at LEGOLAND Billund, and were shared by one of the site’s followers.

As we can see from the back of the set’s box, the LEGO Ninjago City Docks (70657) comes with six interchangeable modules which you can mix and match in many ways. What I find particularly interesting is the way the base of the set is made, which seems to rest on a sort of translucent blue baseplate which is very, very cool. It’s kind of difficult to tell at this point, which makes me even more excited to see the set’s official images. The level of detail on this set is at par with the LEGO Ninjago City (70620), with the dockyards consisting of a harbor equipped with a working crane, 3 floors that represents both the old and the new in the world of LEGO Ninjago. I can just imagine how humungous these combined sets will be if they are joined together as the box art suggests.

The Ninjago City Docks comes with a huge amount of minifigs – 13 to be exact: Lloyd in his green ninja suit, Cole in his casual wear, Garmadon, Private Puffer, Runje, Chan Kong-Sang, Runme, Runde, Dareth, Lil’ Nelson, Mystake, Chad and Betsy with a baby figure. The minifigs themselves does not disappoint, particularly the way that fish rack was made and ingeniously hitched on Runje’s shoulders. Each minifigure comes with its own set of accessories, even Lil’ Nelson’s rare arm cast piece.

I’m really all hyped to see the official images and see the many ways in which you can build the Ninjago City Docks together with its larger counterpart. So what do you think brick fans? Drop a comment below if you’re also looking forward to having this set. Thanks once again to Zusammengebaut for sharing these images.

New 2018 LEGO Juniors Summer Sets Revealed

It looks like Radio Kontrol is not yet over with the reveals, and this time around, they’re giving us better images of this year’s summer LEGO Juniors sets. We already know that there are two, new LEGO Juniors sets to be released sometime this summer as printed at the back of the building instructions for the collectible LEGO Incredibles 2 Edna minifigure. It was revealed that additional Junior sets will be listed under the LEGO Disney theme, particularly Belle’s Story Time (10762) and Ariel’s Underwater Concert (10765). Though the latter is still not listed at Radio Kontrol, the former plus two additional LEGO Juniors sets have just been revealed following both the City and Friends themes.

Though LEGO Juniors is designed primarily for kids who just started with the LEGO hobby, some sets come with rare parts and minifigs that LEGO fans find very tempting to collect. For example, Stephanie’s Lakeside House (10763) has a mini guitar piece that is quite rare, which can only be found in the LEGO CMF Series 16 Mariachi Guy (71013), LEGO Friends Andrea’s Speedboat Transporter (41316), and last year’s modular LEGO Creator Assembly Square (10255).

These latest LEGO Juniors sets are expected to be available early this summer. Check out their respective box arts courtesy again of Radio Kontrol.

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