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LEGO Offers Online Tour of Their SDCC Booth and Displays Via Facebook Video

For all intents and purposes, with the start of Preview Night the 2018 San Diego Comic Con has officially begun. Many adherents of a wide variety of fandoms, not necessarily just comics, are congregating at San Diego for the event lasting into the weekend. LEGO too has a booth there. Of course, not everybody is going to be able to either make time or afford to be physically present for the SDCC. For these, especially LEGO fans, the LEGO Group has arranged for a guided online tour of their SDCC display area, for the benefit of those who can’t be there.

Hosting the online tour, which is hosted on LEGO’s Facebook page, is Master Builder Chris Steininger. We get to see some of the exclusive LEGO merchandise that can only be found at SDCC 2018 such as the Millennium Falcon Cockpit (75512), Aquaman and Storm (75996), and Ant-Man and the Wasp (75997). These sets are exclusively sold, and comes in limited quantities, at only SDCC 2018. There are also eye-catching brick-built statues of Ultrakatty, Thanos, and even Aquaman that we also featured before. Then there’s a showcase of the SDCC exclusive LEGO sets such as the recently-revealed LEGO Ideas Voltron (21311) and LEGO Creator Expert James Bond Aston Martin DB5 (10262) available in limited quantities for a special advance purchase.

Other exhibits that SDCC attendees can interact with at the LEGO area include a photo-op section where fans can pose inside giant blister packs while costumed as Sheriff Deadpool or Black Lightning. Then there’s a standalone version of the character editor from the upcoming LEGO DC Super Villains videogame, to allow guests to try out the main character customization feature.

And finally, a life-sized Millennium Falcon cockpit will also take the center-stage, giving Star Wars fans a golden opportunity to sit on Han Solo’s pilot seat.

In just under five minutes Steininger and The LEGO Group has taken fans around the company’s own space in the larger SDCC area, and that’s something non-attending LEGO fans can be very happy and grateful for. Many might not be there from July 19 to 22, but they at least got their nice good look.

LEGO Brick-Built Statue of 13th Doctor Previewed Ahead of “Doctor Who” Panel for SDCC 2018

It looks like we were right. With the 2018 San Diego Comic Con right on everybody’s figurative doorstep, LEGO is laying all the cards on the table in terms of their exhibits for the event outside of the new set previews and exclusive items they’ve got for the dedicated collectors. Now, the iconic British sci-fi series Doctor Who has also had the honor of being officially interpreted in LEGO, even if it’s just that one LEGO Ideas Doctor Who set (21304) from 2015. And this time around, the series will have some brick-built representation for SDCC.

As all Whovians know, there is a thirteenth incarnation now of the Doctor, a she even, to be played by Jodie Whittaker in the upcoming eleventh season of the show since its 2005 revival. LEGO master builder Brandon Griffith was tasked with building a statue of Whittaker as the 13^th Doctor for SDCC to coincide with the show’s own Doctor Who panel for that event, and his completed work did not disappoint.

In fact, you can check it out here on this snazzy speed-build video how Griffith single handedly put together a life-sized LEGO brick-build of the new Doctor, a process that used 19,235 bricks in 20 colors, and 110 hours of assembly.

Lucky number 13. 😉 Lookin' good @bbcdoctorwho! 👏 https://t.co/fDS5U9Of81

— LEGO (@LEGO_Group) July 19, 2018

The LEGO statue of the 13^th Doctor was done on behalf of BBC America for the SDCC Doctor Who exhibit. Jodie Whittaker herself and two costars, Tosip Cole and Mandip Gill, will join executive producer Matt Strevens and new show-runner Chris Chibnall for the panel right this Thursday, July 19, with Chris Hardwick as moderator.

Doctor Who season 11 premieres on BBC One this October.

Watch Out For This 5,000-Piece, Brick-Built Model Of The Williams-Brice Stadium At Columbia’s BrickVerse LEGO Convention

There seems to be a rising trends of sorts with certain LEGO builders, in having their MOCs be detail-perfect renditions of stadiums and sports venues. Last month we featured one such make, of Miller Park Stadium in Milwaukee, complete with roof mechanism. This new stadium replica has no fancy mechanics, but is just as impressive. Next month Columbia, South Carolina will be host to the BrickVerse LEGO Convention, to be held at the Columbian Metropolitan Convention Center. As is usual for such events, the MOC displays will include recreations of notable buildings and structures, like this MOC of Williams-Brice Stadium.

Considered the 20th largest college football stadium in the NCAA, Williams-Brice Stadium is home to the South Carolina Gamecocks which play for the University of South Carolina (USC). It’s in honor of his alma mater that USC graduate David Robinson, with his son helping, assembled this scale model of the stadium using over 5,000 bricks.

Greyson Beights, founder and organizer of the BrickVerse LEGO Convention, was very much impressed with Robinson’s work saying, “When David’s stadium was brought to my attention, I just knew we had to have it at the event. It is an honor to be able to have the Lego William-Brice Stadium and its builder at BrickUniverse.” The con will be the first time the Williams-Brice Stadium MOC will be publicly displayed.

BrickVerse will take place at Columbia’s CMCC from August 11 to 12 and, like all LEGO conventions, will feature free building zones alongside the MOC displays, plus appearances and demonstrations from professional builders. LEGO fans around Columbia, SC can buy their tickets for BrickVerse here.

Thanos Demands A LEGO Brick-Built Statue At SDCC 2018

While it bears repeating, you’ve probably read or heard it enough times so we’ll just say it plainly. The 2018 San Diego Comic Con is starting this Thursday and LEGO is a big part of it. We already know this from their preview of a special brick-built sculpture of LEGO Ultrakatty from The LEGO Movie 2 that will be on display there, but it’s not the only display exhibit there. If Ultrakatty is a salute to LEGO’s own original properties, then this other brick-built statue is one for a major licensed franchise, that of Marvel. SDCC attendees will definitely recognize him if they’ve watched Avengers: Infinity War this last May. It’s the Mad Titan, Thanos.

As you can see in the picture, it’s an awesomely-accurate rendition of the Bigger-Scope Villain that lurked behind the scenes of the MCU before his big outing in Infinity War. Some 91,350 LEGO pieces were assembled to create this awe-inspiring 8-foot-6 tall 450-pound heavy figure.

Just looking at LEGO Thanos raising his Infinity Gauntlet-clad left hand, you can practically feel the tension felt by audiences months ago when he did the horrifically epic finger-snap that killed off many characters in Infinity War and turned the happy ending of Ant-Man and the Wasp into a tragedy.

And what’s more – LEGO-wise – Thanos and Ultrakatty may be only the beginning when it comes to brick-built statues at the SDCC. There could be more, and they might be revealed this Wednesday evening when the Con opens their Preview Night.

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.