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LEGO VIP Members Now Has The Chance To Live The Ultimate James Bond Experience At 007 Elements in Austria

Thinking how it’s like to be a 007 Agent? Then LEGO VIP members are in for a treat. From July 18 to August 12 and in celebration with the recent launch of the LEGO Creator Expert James Bond Aston Martin DB5 (10262) set, LEGO VIP members now have the chance to join the ultimate James Bond experience sweepstakes where winners can relive the story of how the newer James Bond films were made at the 007 Elements exhibit in Sölden, Austria. All you have to do is register via the contest’s online portal and enter your pertinent details. There is no qualifying purchase needed in order to join.

The 007 Elements exhibit in Austria is the new James Bond cinematic installation built on top of Mount Gaislachkogl in Sölden, Austria. The ultimate James Bond experience exhibit, which is due to open this winter, will feature the signature elements of the more recent James Bond films such as Skyfall and Spectre. Though the focus of the exhibit is more on the modern day James Bond films, it also promises to feature some of the iconic elements from previous James Bond titles and franchise.

One grand prize winner will be announced on August 19 where the winner will be informed via email. Here’s what the winner can expect:

Travel package consisting of a trip for four (4) individuals to Austria. It includes round-trip coach class air transportation for winner and three (3) travel companions;

Three (3) nights standard hotel accommodations (single room/quad occupancy);

Four (4) tickets to the 007 ELEMENTS exhibition, the world’s-first cinematic installation dedicated to James Bond (a minimum age of twelve (12) years is recommended for the visit to 007 ELEMENTS);

Two (2) days ski passes including ski rental equipment and private lessons for four (4).

Over-all prize value is approximated at $15,000 USD.

If re-living the 007 Agent action is included in your bucket list of things to do, then be sure to join this contest and take the shot of being one of the very first visitors at the 007 Elements exhibit. Be sure to take note of the content’s duration period from 10:07:00 BST of July 18, 2018 until 23:59:59 BST of August 12, 2018, and read all the contest’s terms and conditions. For more information about the 007 Elements exhibit, you may visit their blogsite right here.

Actress Naomie Harris Introduces The LEGO Creator Expert James Bond Aston Martin DB5 (10262)

Ali and the crew from the LEGO Labs YouTube channel was present during the unveiling of the LEGO Creator Expert James Bond Aston Martin DB5 (10262) set at LEGO’s very special, flagship store in Leicester Squre, London. The LEGO Store in London was particularly busy during the past few days, putting on display several James Bond memorabilia in line with its grand reveal earlier today. The star of the show is, however, is the next LEGO Creator Expert set that most fans waited in line since 5AM. And to make this unveiling event more special, superstar actress Naomie Harris was also around to introduce the LEGO James Bond Aston Martin DB5 (10262).

Naomie Harris is best known for her roles as the modern day counterpart of Miss Moneypenny in the more recent Bond films such as Skyfall and Spectre. Her presence during the set’s reveal were a welcome treat to all the LEGO and James Bond fans who waitied in line for almost 5 hours before the LEGO Creator Expert James Bond Aston Martin DB5 (10262) set was unveiled. Watch the video below.

After the unveiling event, LEGO VIP members who opted to purchase the set right off the store were also given the opportunity to meet the lead designer behind the James Bond Martin DB5 (10262), Michael Psiaki. Michael is also the designer responsible for other excellent LEGO Creator Expert sets such as the Volkswagen Beetle (10252), Downtown Diner (10260) and Carousel (10257). He is joined by Aston Martin’s Creative Director of Exterior Design, Miles Nurnberger, where both he and Michael hanged around at the LEGO Store in Leicester Square until 1PM for some box signing and photo ops.

Fans and LEGO VIP members who were not around during this launching event may likewise have the opportunity to purchase this posh, brick-built version of the Aston Martin DB5 (10262) over at shop.LEGO.com before its general public release on August 1.

Check Out This Most Comprehensive LEGO BrickHeadz Guide Yet

With the release of the LEGO BrickHeadz Minecraft Steve and Creeper dual set, it looks like our ever-growing list of collectible LEGO BrickHeadz has been expanded. Thanks to Facebook page LEGO BrickHeadz Community, we now have this handy list of all the LEGO BrickHeadz that were officially revealed and/or released as of to date. Looking more like a poster checklist, this LEGO BrickHeadz guide is now made available to all BrickHeadz enthusiast and completionist who are looking forward to catch all of these LEGO collectibles. Just click on the image below and zoom in to see a particular set’s product and series number. You may also save this as an image file for later use or printing if you wish to.

As a continually developing list, I opted not to alter this image to retain the original work of the owner, though there are some updates to this LEGO BrickHeadz guide that we can take notice. Steve and Creeper are now numbered #58 and #59 respectively, and it will be nice if the SDCC LEGO BrickHeadz and other exclusives may also be included. Also take note that this is still a work in progress, and we still yet to see the official images of seasonal BrickHeadz (like the Witch, Turkey, Mr. & Mrs. Claus) and Mickey and Minnie Mouse. We are still yet to confirm if we will indeed see a Newt LEGO BrickHeadz, and if ever Homer and Krusty from the Simpsons will be back in the LEGO fold.

Thanks once again to the LEGO BrickHeadz Community Facebook page for sharing this ultimate LEGO BrickHeadz guide. To know more about these sets, be sure to visit shop.LEGO.com.

LEGO Creator Expert James Bond Aston Martin DB5 (10262) Now Available To All LEGO VIPs

Now that the secret is out, it’s time to put that licence to build into action. After the reveal of the LEGO Creator Expert James Bond Aston Martin DB5 (10262) set moments ago, LEGO Shop@Home has now listed the suave brick-built set, available for retail to all LEGO VIP members. Starting today, LEGO VIPs can purchase this 1,290-piece set for $149.99 in the US.

The set features all the necessary tools that a refined secret agent needs: a detailed interior with a concealable tracking computer and telephone, an ejector seat, wheel-mounted tyre scythes, and front-facing machine guns in case 007 gets caught in a tight spot. These and much more are available to LEGO VIP members ahead of the set’s August 1 general public release.

In case you have a view to build this exceptional LEGO Creator Expert set, then be sure to head over your local LEGO Store and be ready to set your golden eye towards this Aston Martin DB5 set, and have your LEGO VIP card ready. Alternatively, you may visit shop.LEGO.com and browse online for your eyes only. After all, you only build twice (alright, I guess that is too much James Bond reference already).

LEGO Creator Expert James Bond Aston Martin DB5 (10262)

Ages 16+. 1,290 pieces

US $149.99 – CA $179.99 – DE 149.99€ – UK £129.99 – FR 149.99€ DK – 1399DK

*Euro pricing varies by country. Please visit shop.LEGO.com for regional pricing.

Uncover the secrets of the Bond… James Bond Aston Martin DB5!

Experience the James Bond Aston Martin DB5 with a wealth of sophisticated details and 007 gadgetry, including rotating license plates, ejector seat, tyre scythes and front wing machine guns.

Get a license to build with the awesome LEGO® Creator Expert 10262 James Bond Aston Martin DB5. This impressive replica model captures the elegance and timeless sophistication of Agent 007’s iconic 1964 sports car, and comes with a wealth of authentic details and functioning gadgetry. Open the doors and you’ll discover a detailed interior with a concealable tracking computer and a door compartment containing a telephone. And when it’s time for action, activate the passenger ejection seat, turn the rotating license plates, raise the rear-window bullet shield, deploy the wheel-mounted tire slashers and pull back the stick shift to reveal the front-wing machine guns. This collectible model car also features a detailed straight-6 engine, drum lacquered silver front and rear bumpers, molded silver-colored wire wheel rim inserts and front and rear Aston Martin logos. The model has been designed to provide a challenging and rewarding building experience full of nostalgia—a must-have for fans of the Aston Martin DB5, James Bond movies and LEGO building sets.

Authentic replica of the world-famous 1964 Aston Martin DB5 sports car, featuring a classic design with drum lacquered silver front and rear bumpers, molded silver-colored wire wheel rim inserts, opening trunk, hood and doors, and a wealth of James Bond gadgetry, including a working ejection seat, rotating license plates, rear-window bullet shield, front-wing machine guns and wheel mounted tire slashers.
This LEGO® James Bond Aston Martin DB5 model also features opening doors and a detailed interior with a concealable tracking computer and door compartment with telephone.
Lift the hood to check out the straight-6 engine detailing.
Pull back the rear bumper to eject unwelcome passengers.
Rotate the license plates, raise the rear-window bullet shield and deploy the wheel-mounted tyre scythes
Pull back the stick shift to reveal the front-wing machine guns.
Own this collectible replica of the Aston Martin DB5, as featured in the classic James Bond Goldfinger movie.
New-for-August-2018 special elements include a drum-lacquered macaroni connector, 2×4 tile and 1m beam, plus a printed 1×2 tile with grille pattern.
Measures over 3” (10cm) high, 13” (34cm) long and 4” (12cm) wide.

LEGO Creator Expert James Bond Aston Martin DB5 (10262) Official Reveal

After all the teasing via social media, and an unintentional reveal via a German automobile fan site, LEGO has now pulled back the veil from its next top secret set in tribute to the world’s classiest secret agent of all time. The LEGO Creator Expert James Bond Aston Martin DB5 (10262) set takes its cue from 007’s iconic 1960’s sports car that comes fully-loaded with all the accessories that a suave secret agent needs. This set comes in at a total of 1,290 pieces and is slated to be released on August 1 retailing for USD $150. For those who are anxiously waiting if the set will come with a LEGO James Bond minifigure, I’m sorry to say that it doesn’t. I’m not really sure about the reason behind it, but I guess this is somehow in line with LEGO Creator Expert’s long-standing tradition with its vehicles subtheme which does not include any relevant minifigures.

Check out this trove of official images of the LEGO Creator Expert James Bond Aston Martin DB5 (10262) set, followed by its special introductory video.

LEGO Creator Expert James Bond Aston Martin DB5 (10262)

Ages 16+. 1,290 pieces

US $149.99 – CA $179.99 – DE 149.99€ – UK £129.99 – FR 149.99€ DK – 1399DK

*Euro pricing varies by country. Please visit shop.LEGO.com for regional pricing.

Uncover the secrets of the Bond… James Bond Aston Martin DB5!

Experience the James Bond Aston Martin DB5 with a wealth of sophisticated details and 007 gadgetry, including rotating license plates, ejector seat, tyre scythes and front wing machine guns.

Authentic replica of the world-famous 1964 Aston Martin DB5 sports car, featuring a classic design with drum lacquered silver front and rear bumpers, molded silver-colored wire wheel rim inserts, opening trunk, hood and doors, and a wealth of James Bond gadgetry, including a working ejection seat, rotating license plates, rear-window bullet shield, front-wing machine guns and wheel mounted tire slashers.
This LEGO® James Bond Aston Martin DB5 model also features opening doors and a detailed interior with a concealable tracking computer and door compartment with telephone.
Lift the hood to check out the straight-6 engine detailing.
Pull back the rear bumper to eject unwelcome passengers.
Rotate the license plates, raise the rear-window bullet shield and deploy the wheel-mounted tyre scythes
Pull back the stick shift to reveal the front-wing machine guns.
Own this collectible replica of the Aston Martin DB5, as featured in the classic James Bond Goldfinger movie.
New-for-August-2018 special elements include a drum-lacquered macaroni connector, 2×4 tile and 1m beam, plus a printed 1×2 tile with grille pattern.
Measures over 3” (10cm) high, 13” (34cm) long and 4” (12cm) wide.

LEGO BrickHeadz Steve and Creeper (41612) Official Images and Product Description Released

Earlier this June, LEGO has announced a perfect cross-over between the popular video game Minecraft and its LEGO BrickHeadz theme with the LEGO BrickHeadz Steve and Creeper (41612) dual set. True to their word, we now have this next LEGO collectible listed on some of LEGO Shop@Home’s international sites.

The LEGO BrickHeadz Steve and Creeper (41612) set comes in at 160 pieces featuring two of the most recognizable characters in the world of Minecraft. This dual pack features buildable figures of Steve (#58) and the explosive Creeper (#59), retailing for $20 USD, and slated to be released to the general public by August 1. So here’s another excellent reason to expand your LEGO BrickHeadz collection, even more so if you’re a fan of the video game. As of this posting, the US portal for LEGO Shop@Home has not listed this set yet. Just be sure to check with the website every now and then for updates specially that its release date is just around the corner. Check out this set’s crisp and clear official images with their corresponding product description below.

Thanks to Promobricks for the heads up. Now… I’m just wondering if Steve really has ears or not.

LEGO BrickHeadz Steve and Creeper (41612)

Ages 10+; 160 pieces; $19.99 USD

These LEGO® BrickHeadz™ 41612 Steve and Creeper™ construction characters are fun to build using colorful LEGO bricks that recreate their 3D style and iconic details from the hit Minecraft™ game. Steve also has a detachable ‘diamond’ sword to defend himself against the Creeper and a pickaxe for finding ore. They both stand on a buildable collector’s baseplate for easy display in your home, office or any biome you like.

Buildable Steve and Creeper™ LEGO® BrickHeadz™ construction characters feature decorated eyes and authentic details from the smash hit Minecraft™ game, including a pickaxe and a detachable ‘diamond’ sword.
Each LEGO® BrickHeadz™ construction character comes with its own buildable collector’s baseplate.
Have fun growing your LEGO® BrickHeadz™ collection with other characters from your favorite films, TV series and comics.
Mash up your LEGO® BrickHeadz™ construction characters to create supercool hybrids or your own amazing characters.
Each character stands over 2” (7cm) tall without baseplate.
Baseplates measure over 1” (4cm) square.

LEGO Reveals Another Marvel Superheroes Set Just in Time for SDCC 2018: the Spider-Man Mech vs. Venom Mech (76115)

Its look like LEGO is into mechs recently. Following last June’s reveal of the LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes Batman Mech vs. Poison Ivy Mech (76117), it will be joined by another exclusive set coming from the Marvel side of the fence, during this week at San Diego Comic Con. UK’s pop culture hub site, Gizmodo UK, reports that another pair of LEGO mechs will make its way to SDCC in the next few days: the LEGO Marvel Super Heroes Spider-Man Mech vs. Venom Mech (76115).

Just to be clear, these first 2019 LEGO Super Heroes sets will not be on sale during SDCC 2018, but will be available starting December 1. The Spider-Man Mech vs. Venom Mech (76115) comes in 604 pieces and will retail for $50 on launch day. It features the minifigures of Spider-Man, Ghost Spider (aka Spider Gwen), Venom and Aunt May. All of the LEGO Marvel superheroes minifigure included in this set comes with their own high-tech weaponry: Spider-Man and Venom with their respective battle mechs, and Ghost Spider with her hoverboard. As for the builds themselves, the Venom Mech is bulkier and more superior in design as compared to that of Spider-Man. It very well suits the intimidating character of my all-time favorite symbiote. In fact, Venom is one of my favorite anti-hero characters in Marvel, and seeing him with an impressive LEGO brick-built ride of his own is absolutely exciting. This is also the third time that we will see a minifigure version of Venom, which is quite different from his past renditions as seen in 2013’s Spider-Man: Spider-Cycle Chase (76004) and 2014’s LEGO Juniors Spider-Man: Spider-Car Pursuit (10665). The Spider-Man Mech vs. Venom Mech (76115) set also sees the return of Aunt May in minifigure form which we last saw from Spider-Man: Web Warriors Ultimate Bridge Battle (76057). This newer version of Aunt May comes with a different torso print, though the face print and hair accessory is basically the same. Finally, fans of Ghost Spider will be glad to see that she finally has an actual LEGO minifigure of her own. We already saw how great she was in LEGO minifig form as a playable character in LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2, and it was a good call on LEGO’s part to have her this time as an actual minifigure.

Here’s LEGO’s press release and product description for the LEGO Marvel Superheroes Spider-Man Mech vs. Venom Mech (76115). Thanks to The Brothers Brick for more info.

76115: Spider-Man Mech vs. Venom Mech

Launching: December 1, 2018
Piece Count: 604
Age: 8+
SRP: $49.99

Stage an awesome mech battle between Spider-Man and Venom!

KEY FUNCTIONS:

Includes 4 minifigures: Spider-Man, Ghost Spider, Venom and Aunt May.
Spider-Man Mech features an opening minifigure cockpit, poseable joints, shooter to fire tech spider or web elements, and a gripping claw with attachment points for alternative web elements.
Venom Mech features a minifigure cockpit, poseable joints, a long tongue, and gripping claws to grab minifigures.
Also includes Ghost Spider’s ‘hoverboard’ with 2 stud shooters and a translucent flame exhaust element, plus 9 assorted new-for-December-2018 web elements to customize your builds, minifigures and weapons.
Accessory elements include the Aunt May with ice cream.
The Spider-Man, Venom and Aunt May minifigures are new for December 2018.

Don’t Mess Around With This Large-Scale, LEGO Ultrakatty Brick-Built Statue at SDCC 2018

Following the reveal of our first wave of LEGO Movie 2 sets, now comes another attraction to watch out for (and to take selfies from) at the LEGO Booth once the San Diego Comic Con kicks in next week. Revealed via Twitter, this large-scale, brick-built statue of LEGO’s Ultrakatty stands at an intimidating 4 feet tall and measures 7 and a half feet long.

From the looks of it, LEGO seems to be giving much screen time in promoting this leveled-up version of Unikitty. Other than this brick-built statue, we also have the SDCC exclusive, LEGO Movie 2 Apocalypseburg Unikitty figure, and the recently revealed Ultrakatty and Warrior Lucy (70827) set. As I mentioned in an earlier post, I am pretty much impressed on how Ultrakatty turned out. From the moment I first saw it in the sequel’s official trailer, I know that LEGO will definitely bank its bricks to it. I like the concept of a leveled-up Unikitty, it’s like giving her the potential of powering up depending on her current feelings or emotional state. Its like seeing a brick-built figure of a Zoid that has a capability of powering up many times over such as Goku from the Dragon Ball series. Okay, that might be a bit far-fetched. Anyway, we’ve seen these changes in Unikitty’s emotions many times in the first LEGO Movie and I’m excited to see another dimension of her character and abilities once the LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part hit theaters in February.

Traditionally, LEGO has often released 2 or 3 brick statues during this fan conventions such as that from last year’s Luke Skywalker in line with the promotions for The Last Jedi, Thor for MCU’s Thor: Ragnarok, and Flash for Justice League. We can surely expect another one to be revealed in the next few days just in time for the opening of the San Diego Comic Con, so be sure to stay tuned.

LEGOLAND Windsor Starts Summer of Fun Event by Trading Bricks for Sand Sculptures

Normally when one mentions sculptures being built on a LEGOLAND theme park somewhere in the world, the immediate assumption is that it’s a brand new multi-brick model or edifice designed by that park’s master builders and put together with high ladders and even cranes. It’s a LEGO park after all. Well, with the UK now getting started with their summer season, LEGOLAND Windsor is joining the fun by introducing a new sculpture to advertise the park’s Summer of Fun beach-party themed event period. But rather than splurge on more bricks to assemble, this build is a sand sculpture like you would find on a beach.

Guests to LEGOLAND Windsor will most definitely appreciate the sight of giant LEGO minifigures sitting on lounge chairs at the beach, all rendered in nicely-packed sand. This is the handiwork of professional sand sculptor Raymond Wirick, hired by LEGOLAND Windsor to illustrate “Summer of Fun”.

LEGOLAND Windsor Senior PR Manager Lauren Moss is well aware that most occasions when celebrated by the park and resort is celebrated by a new build, but they wanted to try something new by getting Wirick to make a sand sculpture for their summer event, which will last two months.

Aside from the minifigure sculpts, the main attraction of LEGOLAND Windsor’s “Summer of Fun” event is a “pop-up beach” featuring sand, pails, shovels and deck chairs for resort guests to build sand-castles and more to their hearts’ content. This will be around in LEGOLAND Windsor from July until September 2.

LEGOLAND Discovery Center in Manchester Is In Need of A New Master Model Builder

This could well be the ultimate AFOL dream. The LEGOLAND Discovery Center in Manchester, UK is looking for a new Master Model Builder and the job description is to build and play with LEGO every day (for 5 working days that is). It is expected to draw thousands of applications worldwide considering the fact that the position is so rare that one has even a higher chance of being an astronaut! As mentioned on the LEGOLAND Manchester’s recruitment page, the unique position is one of only 23 in the world, less than a fifth of the number of trained astronauts. Currently the LEGOLAND branch has Alex Bidolak as its resident Master Builder, and soon he will be joined by the successful applicant.

Qualified applicants will go through a series of paces headed none other than by the theme park’s ‘toughest’ panel of judges – LEGOLAND’s Creative Crew made up of children ages 6 to 10.

The kids panel will challenge applicants to come up with their own series of creative builds, giving them the chance to show off if they have the bricks for the position. As far as LEGOLAND Discovery Center in Manchester is concerned, this is the very first time that they followed this recruitment strategy, giving it a fun, LEGO twist. After all, the spirit of LEGO is all about playing well.

According to Jenn McDonough, General Manager of Manchester Cluster, Merlin Entertainments, “This is a hugely exciting time at Legoland Discovery Centre Manchester. Such is the success of our popular family attraction, that we now need a second master model builder to join the fast-paced and brilliantly creative team here, to provide guests with an even more memorable and fun experience whilst visiting the attraction.”

So if you think that you have what it takes to be the next Master Model Builder of the planet, then be sure to submit your intention right here. Afterwards, check your email to confirm your interest and wait for your next big, brick-building adventure.

Source: Manchester Evening News