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UPDATE: A Look At The LEGO Dimensions Fun Pack Marceline The Vampire Queen (71285).

 

LEGO is adding more hero-sized fun to its revamped toys-to-life set with the addition of Adventure Time’s ‘wild rocker girl’, Marceline The Vampire Queen. In a recent tweet send in by LEGO Dimensions stalwart Bricks To Life, it seems that it will not take long before we see the crimson-loving Marceline travels through the LEGO Dimensions portal. The LEGO Dimensions Fun Pack Marceline The Vampire Queen (71285) will join the rest of LEGO Dimensions’ Wave 7 characters this Fall as a Toys R Us promotional exclusive, specifically on November 18. It is very likely that 71285 will be released alongside the LEGO Dimensions Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them Story Pack, considering that the J.K. Rowling film of the same title will be released early in November. Take a closer look at the image below, as found on TRU’s in-store pre-order card.

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The fun pack comes with a Marceline minifigure together with her bright red axe bass guitar as seen in the Adventure Time animated series, and her Lunatic Amp vehicle. Here’s the official description of the LEGO Dimensions Fun Pack 71285 as posted by the Brick Inquirer.

Keep the Adventure Time party rocking in the LEGO Dimensions multiverse with Marceline the Vampire Queen! Build and place her on the LEGO Toy Pad to send her into the game with her Sonar Smash and Bolt Deflector abilities using the Marceline Axe Guitar. Activate her Telekinesis and Teleport skills to make your way through the Adventure Time Adventure World and Battle Arena. Build and use Marceline’s Lunatic Amp to make some noise, and rebuild it into the Shadow Scorpion and Heavy Metal Monster when you need even more power.

Here’s the tweet shared by Bricks To Life.

As of to date, LEGO promises a total of 16 new IPs or licenses under its LEGO Dimensions banner as revealed during this year’s E3, with Wave 6 expected to hit store shelves by September 27. If you don’t want to miss out on this LEGO Dimensions Series 2 offering, you may visit Wildcard Toys and check out their great pre-order deals.

 

UPDATE: Toys R Us has updated their website to include the official product image of the LEGO Dimensions Fun Pack Marceline The Vampire Queen (71285) as you can see below. TRU is now accepting pre-orders with an estimated shipping date of November 18, 2016.

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First Look At LEGO Dimensions Fantastic Beasts And Where To Find Them Story Pack.

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The latest Argos Catalogue from the UK has just been released and with it comes our first look at one of LEGO Dimensions Series 2 Story Pack. If you recall, Series 2 of LEGO Dimensions introduces a new Story Pack that allows you to play the complete movie, with its LEGO Dimensions Ghostbusters Story Pack (71242). This time around, Argos Catalogue reveals what it seems to be as the second LEGO Dimensions Story Pack that will be made available in November just in time for the film’s release in November 11. Here are some of the images from the said catalogue courtesy of Brickfans.

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As you can see, the Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them Story Pack includes what seems to be the Magical Congress of the United States of America LEGO Dimensions gateway, and the minifigures of Newt Scamander and Niffler. Similar to the Ghostbusters Story Pack, Fantasic Beasts will let you play throughout the movie’s story with some voices and quotes from the original film. It will retail in the UK for £39.99 which is around $49.99 in the US. We hope to see more updates anytime soon, especially that retailers are already in the loop.

 

Thanks to Brickfans for the heads-up.

Star Wars The Force Awakens Director JJ Abrams Gets The LEGO Treatment!

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Warner Bros Interactive and TT Games’ latest LEGO video game LEGO Star Wars – The Force Awakens has been out since last week and with it comes tons of bonus game features such as more than 150 playable characters spanning across the entire Star Wars saga. In a touch of LEGO brand humor, game developers included another character that will add a little more fun in an already awesome game. In case you haven’t unlocked him or have seen the walkthrough videos yet, you might be surprised to know that TFA director JJ Abrams gets his own LEGO minifig version and is now playable as one of the characters in the game. Watch this video from TT Games courtesy of The Hollywood Reporter (THR).

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As you can see, JJ Abrams’ minifigure rendition comes with a camera mounted on his back, a blaster and what seems to be a grappling gun on the side. It’s kind of cool how LEGO was able to transform the acclaimed director in this minifig version, including all the fine details such as his clothes, hair style and eye glasses. The camera piece he carries is a giveaway clue in case gamers can’t still figure out the semblance, though it is yet to be seen if that camera is of any use to JJ Abrams playable character.

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As noted by THR, Abrams is one of the two real-world characters that were included in the game, together with Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy. “The presence of both executives was kept under wraps until after the game’s release as a surprise for those who dived into the block-build version of the popular movie,” Graeme McMillan of THR wrote.

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Director JJ Abrams and Producer Kathleen Kennedy gets the LEGO treatment!
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Unlike Finn, Rey, Hans Solo and the rest of The Force Awakens cast whose original dialogues were featured in the game, the JJ Abrams and Kathleen Kennedy minifigures does not feature any voice acting. Nevertheless, the director and producer both gave their thumbs up approval for their inclusion in the roster.

LEGO Star Wars The Force Awakens is now available via Amazon and playable across all major gaming platforms. If you haven’t tried the game yet, you might want to check out our first wave of video walkthroughs courtesy of Brick Show’s in-house master gamer, Brian.


Relive the galaxy’s greatest adventure in LEGO® Star Wars™: The Force Awakens™ for mobile! Play as heroic characters from the movie, including Rey, Finn, Poe Dameron, Han Solo, Chewbacca, C-3PO and BB-8, as well as Kylo Ren and General Hux.

LEGO® Star Wars™: The Force Awakens™ immerses fans in the new Star Wars™ adventure like never before, retold through the clever and witty LEGO lens. Additionally, players will experience previously untold story levels that explore the time leading up to Star Wars™: The Force Awakens™.

FEATURES:

  • LEGO Star Wars™: The Force Awakens™ introduces exciting gameplay mechanics never before available in a LEGO game including: Multi-Builds, Blaster Battles and enhanced flight sequences.
  • Choose from multiple building options with the new Multi-Builds system to solve puzzles, or just to have fun. All actions advance the experience in different ways.
  • Leverage your surroundings as cover and engage in intense Blaster Battles to drive back the relentless First Order and emerge victorious.
  • Experience the thrill of high-speed, action-packed flight like never before, including arena-based aerial battles and dogfights.
  • Enjoy all new levels and characters with the purchase of the All Content Season Pass. Exciting content will be rolling out through the year.

Finally! Here’s Our First Look On The Sonic LEGO Dimensions Minifigure.

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LEGO Dimensions Series 2 has been making huge waves in the gaming industry with its tons of great reveals during last month’s Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3). With a total of 30 licenses under its banner, it’s continually expanding selection of both classic and recent titles make LEGO Dimensions an enticing, and fun video game for the entire family. With more characters to be revealed , we now have our first look at one of LEGO Dimensions’ most anticipated minifigures.

Thanks to TT Games Producer Mark Warburton’s playful take on this latest wave of LEGO Dimensions, we managed to catch up with the fastest hedgehog on the face of the planet. Take a look at the images that Warburton posted on his Twitter page, just a couple of moments ago.

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As it turns out, this is Sonic’s first public appearance in LEGO minifigure form which will be released in a Level Pack sometime in November. Though Warburton might have intentionally emphasized Sonic’s left side, still, the image says it all. LEGO deserves a pat on the shoulder for the impressive detailing of Sonic’s head piece.

The remaining, undisclosed LEGO Dimensions Series 2 is expected to be released in three consecutive waves sometime in November, and January and March next year. Wave 1 of Series 2 is expected to hit toy and gaming shelves on September 27, consisting of iconic characters from Harry Potter, the A-Team and Mission Impossible just to name a few. Grab this chance to be the one of the very first to own these groundbreaking LEGO Dimensions sets by pre-ordering at Wildcard Toys.

 

LEGO Star Wars The Force Awakens Video Game Now Goes Mobile!

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Following the release of the [amazon text=LEGO Star Wars Force Awakens video game&asin=B01BCMCDBI] across all major gaming consoles, Warner Bros Interactive goes mobile with its offering of the latest addition to the LEGO Star Wars video game franchise. Now made available for download over at Apple’s iTunes, you can now take the role of Rey, Finn, and the rest of the gang and relive the galaxy’s greatest adventure wherever you are using your iPhone, iPod and iPad.

As an added treat, this mobile version allows you to play through the first chapter for free with subsequent levels, character packs and additional content available throughout the year via in-app purchases. Watch the official App Store launch trailer below.

Relive the galaxy’s greatest adventure in LEGO® Star Wars™: The Force Awakens™ for mobile! Play as heroic characters from the movie, including Rey, Finn, Poe Dameron, Han Solo, Chewbacca, C-3PO and BB-8, as well as Kylo Ren and General Hux.

LEGO® Star Wars™: The Force Awakens™ immerses fans in the new Star Wars™ adventure like never before, retold through the clever and witty LEGO lens. Additionally, players will experience previously untold story levels that explore the time leading up to Star Wars™: The Force Awakens™.

FEATURES:

• LEGO Star Wars™: The Force Awakens™ introduces exciting gameplay mechanics never before available in a LEGO game including: Multi-Builds, Blaster Battles and enhanced flight sequences.

• Choose from multiple building options with the new Multi-Builds system to solve puzzles, or just to have fun. All actions advance the experience in different ways.

• Leverage your surroundings as cover and engage in intense Blaster Battles to drive back the relentless First Order and emerge victorious.

• Experience the thrill of high-speed, action-packed flight like never before, including arena-based aerial battles and dogfights.

• Enjoy all new levels and characters with the purchase of the All Content Season Pass. Exciting content will be rolling out through the year.

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We hope to see this mobile version of LEGO Star Wars – The Force Awakens to be available for Android devices. Be sure to check out other related news and updates via the game’s official Facebook and Twitter accounts.

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Here’s More LEGO The Force Awakens Character Spots Featuring Rey And The Droids of Star Wars.

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A few weeks ago, we featured Kylo Ren and several character vignettes from the upcoming LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens video game. Teaming up with Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and game developer TT Games, LEGO expands its Star Wars video game collection with its latest offering slated to hit all known consoles on June 28. In celebration of the now iconic characters of Episode VII, LEGO’s YouTube channel has just released its latest wave of digital portrayals featuring the Force-sensitive girl that everybody is talking about, and a tribute to the droid underdogs of the Star Wars galaxy. Watch these.

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Here’s The LEGO Group’s official press release for the LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens video game in case you missed it.

LEGO® Star Wars™: The Force Awakens™ marks the triumphant return of the No. 1 LEGO videogame franchise and immerses fans in the new Star Wars adventure like never before. Players can relive the epic action from the blockbuster film in a way that only LEGO can offer, featuring all of the storylines from Star Wars: The Force Awakens, retold through the clever and witty LEGO lens. The game will also feature exclusive playable content that takes players on adventures between Star Wars: Episode VI: Return of the Jedi and Star Wars: The Force Awakens, providing additional insight about the new movie and its characters.

GAME FEATURES

Relive the Blockbuster Action – Blast off into a new and improved LEGO Star Wars experience that takes fans deeper into the new film than any other game, retold through the clever and witty LEGO lens.

Exclusive New Story Levels – Experience untold adventures set before Star Wars: The Force Awakens through exclusive new story levels that takes place between Star Wars:Return of the Jedi and the new film.

Variety of Characters, Vehicles & Locations – Play as all of the heroic characters from the movie, including Rey, Finn, Poe Dameron, Han Solo, Chewbacca, C-3PO, and BB-8, as well as Kylo Ren, General Hux and Captain Phasma, while exploring iconic Star Warslocales, such as Jakku and Starkiller Base, and utilizing a multitude of vehicles along the way.

Build… and Rebuild – Through the enhanced “Multi-Builds” system, players must choose from multiple building options – to puzzle solve, or just for fun – all advancing the game in different ways.

Exciting New Blaster Battles – Use your surroundings as cover during intense Blaster Battles and drive back the relentless First Order.

Experience the Galaxy Like Never Before – Experience the thrill of high-speed, action-packed flight gameplay like never before, including arena-based battles and dogfights in space.

More “I” in A.I. – Enemy fighters can now build using LEGO bricks to support their fellow Stormtroopers, calling in air support, reinforcements or heavy artillery – taking the fight to the Resistance with the power of LEGO!

Kylo Ren Is Such A Fanboy In This Latest LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens Character Vignette.

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With less than a week before the release of the much awaited LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens video game, Warner Bros UK recently uploaded its fourth character vignette, and this time the spotlight is now focused on the volatile and uber fanboy, Kylo Ren. If you recall, Kylo Ren comes as the next featured character vignette from Warner Bros following the likes of Poe Dameron, Finn, and BB-8. Living under the shadow of your idol or that of someone else can sometimes get the best out of you as you can see from the video below. But before that, here’s what WB UK has to say about their latest character spotlight.

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment today released the next video in a series of LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens character vignettes spotlighting Kylo Ren, the dark warrior who commands the First Order. The video showcases Kylo Ren’s LEGO character in full form through key gameplay moments, cinematic cutscenes and authentic audio, all with signature LEGO humour. The vignette also features original dialogue recorded by actor Adam Driver, who plays the role of Kylo Ren in the Star Wars: The Force Awakens film.

The LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens video game is scheduled to be released on June 28, 2016 on all major gaming platforms. However, if you want to try out and have a feel of the game first before making your purchase, Warner Bros Interactive is giving away a free-to-download Niima Outpost Demo available both for the Xbox One and Playstation 4.

In a similar note, LEGO has also released a video spot on one of the most iconic gangster in the Star Wars galaxy.  Jabba’s Palace Character Pack comes as a GameStop promotional if you pre-order the main game through their channels.

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Limited Edition LEGO Dimensions 71342 Green Arrow Fun Pack Found At eBay

Thanks again to Minifigure Price Guide, we finally found what seems to be our first official polybag image of the elusive LEGO Dimensions, Limited Edition, Green Arrow Fun Pack tagged with serial number 71342. This compelling piece of evidence further adds confirmation to what we have reported previously, together with the appearance of a building guide for LEGO Dimensions Supergirl. MPG found this polybag set over at eBay which as of this writing has been sold out already.

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The seller, veselekladno1977, seems to be based in the Czech Republic and has reportedly sold 5 of these Green Arrow LEGO Dimensions polybag sets at a lucrative price of USD 44 each. A LEGO Dimensions Fun Pack costs an average of $10 to $11 over at major retailers. This LEGO Dimensions Green Arrow comes with the same yellow base as that of LEGO Dimensions Supergirl, with some variation in the printing. Frankly speaking, the Green Arrow minifigure found in this polybag is virtually the same as that found in LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes Darkseid Invasion 76028. Minifig connoisseurs may find little excitement over this one in terms of value for money.

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Paying $44 for a minifigure that is readily available together with a $42 set is a little bit over-the-top, especially now that the LEGO Darkseid Invasion 76028 set comes at 30% off, listing it at $41.99 at Amazon Prime and Target. So if you’re raring to add Green Arrow to your roster of Super Hero minifigs, then opting for 76028 while it’s on sale is the better alternative. Or if you’re willing to wait, LEGO Dimensions Green Arrow 71342 is expected to make an appearance hopefully at this year’s E3 Los Angeles Expo from June 14 to 16.

LEGO Nexo Knights 70326 The Black Knight Mech Revealed!

Hot on the heels of his recent reveals with the LEGO Star Wars Rebel Combat Frigate 75158 and LEGO Marvel Super Heroes Tanker Truck Takedown 76067, Jacob_9821 from Eurobricks revealed another set that we are eagerly waiting for since this cap off what we know so far with LEGO’s summer releases under the Nexo Knights line. Here are the official images of LEGO Nexo Knights The Black Knight Mech 70326.

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Those of you who are familiar with 70327 The King’s Mech may have noticed some similarities with that set to the Black Knight Mech, virtually having the same pieces but with a different color scheme and noticeably sleeker design. I like how the sword and shield complement the pieces in this set. The Black Knight Mech made its first appearance during the first season of the Nexo Knights TV series on Cartoon Network, piloted by the young Robin Underwood.

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It comes in 530 pieces and includes several minifigures: Robin with a new armor, a Squirebot, Ash Attacker, and Whiparella which comes exclusive with this set, complete with her Whips of Fear. This is a sure take for those who are into collecting Nexo Knights minifigures.

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No pricing has been mentioned yet, but BZ Power reported during their visit to the New York Toy Fair earlier this year that the Black Knight 70326 costs USD 39.99 and is slated to be released in August. Again, 70326 was not revealed during the New York Toy Fair so chances are this is another retailer exclusive. We don’t have any information yet on what store this will be exclusive to, so we’ll be on the lookout as more updates come in.

Tell us what you think about this set and share your thoughts in the comments section below.

 

Thanks to Brickset for the heads up.

 

LEGO Summer 2016 Star Wars, Friends, and Creator Sets Are Now Available at LEGOLAND Germany Ahead Of Its Official Release

It seems that there will be plenty of happy LEGO fans in Germany since the much-awaited 2016 Summer LEGO sets have finally landed over at LEGOLAND Allee in Günzburg, Germany. The guys of Promobricks took some time off to visit LEGOLAND Allee, and they were delightfully surprised to see the much talked about 2016 Summer LEGO sets, specifically those from Star Wars, Friends and Creator lineups are now on display at the theme park’s store shelves ahead of its official release.

LEGO announced earlier during the New York Toy Fair that the above-mentioned sets will be released in the US sometime in August, while both Amazon UK and Amazon Japan have already listed these sets for pre-order to be released during the first week of June in their localities. Here are some of the images that Promobricks have snapped inside the store of LEGOLAND Allee in Germany.

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Thanks to Promobricks for sharing these images. You may visit their website for more images of these sets as they’re displayed in LEGOLAND Germany.