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  • Free Hulk minifig offer starts today [shop.LEGO.com news (General)]

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    15 May 2012 | 10:13 pm
    Buy anything over £50 or $50 at shop.LEGO.com between now and 31st May and get a free Hulk minifigure that is not available in any set. Click on the banner at the top of the page for more details. (If you're in the UK, sorry about the $ sign in the ad.: LEGO didn't provide a banner specifically for the UK)

  • LEGO Lord of the Rings out + free Hulk minifig & new Kingdoms chess set [News]

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    Andrew
    15 May 2012 | 11:24 pm
    The third-quarter LEGO sets are now officially out, led by both the new LEGO Lord of the Rings and Marvel Super Heroes sets. If you buy $50 from the LEGO Shop between now and the end of the month, you’ll get an exclusive Hulk minifig that’s not available in any set, for free. And you’ll get the original Frodo minifig movie poster with any LEGO LOTR order. Having *ahem* cheated and picked up some of these sets at a local brick-and-mortar store on Sunday, I can attest to the awesomeness of a tiny Gandalf and even tinier Frodo — with suspenders! — in 9469 Gandalf…

  • Lord Of The Rings now available from shop.LEGO.com [Shopping news (USA)]

    Brickset: Latest news
    15 May 2012 | 12:05 pm
    You've read my reviews, now you can order them and see how cool they are for yourself from shop.LEGO.com. Please use these links to do so: USA | Canada. Until the end of May, you'll also receive a FREE LEGO movie poster of Frodo with ‘the one ring’ with every Lord of the Rings order.  The retail prices are: 9469, Gandalf Arrives, $12.99 9470, Shelob Attacks, $19.99 9471, Uruk-hai Army, $29.99 9472, Attack on Weathertop, $59.99 9473, The Mines of Moria, $79.99 9474, The Battle of Helm's Deep, $129.99 9476, The Orc Forge, $39.99

  • Review: 3300003 LEGO Brand Retail Store [Review]

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    16 May 2012 | 1:13 am
    You may remember that LEGO announced that this set is going to be available to a 'select number of customers' at the opening events of brand stores in the USA during 2012 (see the list here). I've been sent one by the LEGO community team for review purposes, so to make a change from Lord Of The Rings set review this week, here goes... It contains 280 pieces and comes in a surprisingly large box (26 x 14 x 6 cm)   However, there is a lot in it, basic bricks and plates and other useful pieces.           The 16x16 (2 8x16 dark grey…

  • Nice day for a swim

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    Nannan
    15 May 2012 | 9:32 pm
    Katie Walker (eilonwy77) is known for using unconventional building techniques to achieve beautiful artistic patterns and designs. Her Pool Party scene uses curves at almost all the major outlines of the model to set it apart from a traditional build. The techniques for the brick wall, trees, and pool deck are also worth noting.
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  • FIRST Lego League team is worldwide finalist - ThisWeekNews

    16 May 2012 | 12:55 pm
    FIRST Lego League team is worldwide finalistThisWeekNewsThe FIRST Lego League team is one of four worldwide finalists for the FLL Global Innovation award for the 2012 food factor season. The Dublin team is pitting its barcode against inventions from teams in New York, Israel and Connecticut.

  • World's tallest Lego tower erected in South Korea - WCVB Boston

    16 May 2012 | 9:32 am
    BangstyleWorld's tallest Lego tower erected in South KoreaWCVB BostonLego Group officials announced that they have completed the world's tallest Lego tower in Seoul, South Korea, which stands at 104 feet, 8 inches tall. Lego said Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark had the honor of placing the final brick on the structure The world's top Lego constructionsNew York Daily NewsSouth Korea's LEGO Tower Breaks World RecordBangstyleS. Korea builds world's tallest LEGO towerWNEM SaginawToday's THV -World Architecture Newsall 90 news articles »

  • Under construction – ITER in LEGO - Scientific American (blog)

    16 May 2012 | 9:23 am
    Scientific American (blog)Under construction – ITER in LEGOScientific American (blog)It is a LEGO model of the ITER fusion reactor which has been under construction for many years now, and apparently will keep being under construction for many years to come. You may think that the image is a photoshop, or a drawing, or that perhaps the

  • Legoland Roller Coaster Readiness tips - MyFoxOrlando.com

    16 May 2012 | 4:56 am
    MyFoxOrlando.comLegoland Roller Coaster Readiness tipsMyFoxOrlando.comLegoland Florida has created a program to help families deal with Veloxrotaphobia, or fear of roller coasters. This summer, LEGOLAND® Florida, Central Florida's newest theme park, is helping families deal with Veloxrotaphobia, or fear of roller Roller Coaster Readiness: LEGOLAND® Florida Creates Program To Help Parents Of PR Newswire (press release)all 2 news articles »

  • LEGO Lord of the Rings out + free Hulk minifig & new Kingdoms chess set [News] - The Brothers Brick

    15 May 2012 | 11:27 pm
    LEGO Lord of the Rings out + free Hulk minifig & new Kingdoms chess set [News]The Brothers BrickThe third-quarter LEGO sets are now officially out, led by both the new LEGO Lord of the Rings and Marvel Super Heroes sets. If you buy $50 from the LEGO Shop between now and the end of the month, you'll get an exclusive Hulk minifig that's not
 
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  • Review: 3300003 LEGO Brand Retail Store [Review]

    16 May 2012 | 1:13 am
    You may remember that LEGO announced that this set is going to be available to a 'select number of customers' at the opening events of brand stores in the USA during 2012 (see the list here). I've been sent one by the LEGO community team for review purposes, so to make a change from Lord Of The Rings set review this week, here goes... It contains 280 pieces and comes in a surprisingly large box (26 x 14 x 6 cm)   However, there is a lot in it, basic bricks and plates and other useful pieces.           The 16x16 (2 8x16 dark grey…

  • Free Hulk minifig offer starts today [shop.LEGO.com news (General)]

    15 May 2012 | 10:13 pm
    Buy anything over £50 or $50 at shop.LEGO.com between now and 31st May and get a free Hulk minifigure that is not available in any set. Click on the banner at the top of the page for more details. (If you're in the UK, sorry about the $ sign in the ad.: LEGO didn't provide a banner specifically for the UK)

  • New discounts at Amazon.com [Amazon.com watch]

    15 May 2012 | 1:42 pm
    PriceSavingDiscount8678 Cars Ultimate Build Francesco$19.99$10.0033%View all discounts at Amazon.com | Hide these alerts

  • Lord Of The Rings now available from shop.LEGO.com [Shopping news (USA)]

    15 May 2012 | 12:05 pm
    You've read my reviews, now you can order them and see how cool they are for yourself from shop.LEGO.com. Please use these links to do so: USA | Canada. Until the end of May, you'll also receive a FREE LEGO movie poster of Frodo with ‘the one ring’ with every Lord of the Rings order.  The retail prices are: 9469, Gandalf Arrives, $12.99 9470, Shelob Attacks, $19.99 9471, Uruk-hai Army, $29.99 9472, Attack on Weathertop, $59.99 9473, The Mines of Moria, $79.99 9474, The Battle of Helm's Deep, $129.99 9476, The Orc Forge, $39.99

  • Cuusoo team provide more clarity around the review process [Brickset news]

    15 May 2012 | 9:09 am
    The Cuusoo team has published the first of three blog entries that will explain the review process and subsequent production of models that reach 10,000 supporters. The salient points are: There will be a quarterly review cycle, with the first review scheduled for early June. Models will be evaluated for design, brand fit, strategy fit, and business case. It is likely that one project per quarter will be produced, and should more than one pass review in a given quarter, it will be queued for possible later production. When we have been discusssing will-they-won't-they make…
 
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  • Baby minifigs!

    Nannan
    16 May 2012 | 12:57 pm
    If you’ve ever wondered were baby minifigs come from, Citizen Brick is the answer!

  • LEGO Lord of the Rings out + free Hulk minifig & new Kingdoms chess set [News]

    Andrew
    15 May 2012 | 11:24 pm
    The third-quarter LEGO sets are now officially out, led by both the new LEGO Lord of the Rings and Marvel Super Heroes sets. If you buy $50 from the LEGO Shop between now and the end of the month, you’ll get an exclusive Hulk minifig that’s not available in any set, for free. And you’ll get the original Frodo minifig movie poster with any LEGO LOTR order. Having *ahem* cheated and picked up some of these sets at a local brick-and-mortar store on Sunday, I can attest to the awesomeness of a tiny Gandalf and even tinier Frodo — with suspenders! — in 9469 Gandalf…

  • Nice day for a swim

    Nannan
    15 May 2012 | 9:32 pm
    Katie Walker (eilonwy77) is known for using unconventional building techniques to achieve beautiful artistic patterns and designs. Her Pool Party scene uses curves at almost all the major outlines of the model to set it apart from a traditional build. The techniques for the brick wall, trees, and pool deck are also worth noting.

  • Motorized Kenworth Road Train

    Nannan
    15 May 2012 | 9:16 pm
    Paul (Sariel), one of the greatest Technic builders, seems to achieve the impossible by building a remote-controlled Lego truck capable of hauling a load of almost 20 pounds. Don’t believe it? Take a look at the video below. Thanks for the tip vmln8r!

  • Monster Fighters: 9461 The Swamp Creature [Review]

    Chris
    15 May 2012 | 8:54 pm
    Here’s the second of the sets I picked up on Friday, 9461 The Swamp Creature, from the new Monster Fighters line. Given that this is such a small set, with only 70 pieces, this will be a short review. The Monster Fighters theme looks fantastic as a whole, though, with lots of classic movie spooks getting a bit of showtime. This is a simple set, with one of the Monster Fighter heroes riding an airboat, and the Swamp Creature protecting his little spot of terrain. The box is nothing special, though nicely designed. The back includes a little comic showing the Swamp Creature…
 
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  • Back The Future On A Budget: DeLorean Brand Bicycles

    16 May 2012 | 1:00 pm
    May 16, 2012 in 88mph , back to the future , bicycle , brand , delorean , do want , finally -- a greener time-travel alternative , i love stainless steel i don't know what it is but i think it's something about me being so f***ing manly , man i would look good on that with some rainbow streamers coming out the handlebars and a lil basket with a ... (more)

  • Breasts: Bigger And More Vulnerable To Toxins

    16 May 2012 | 1:00 pm
    Breasts are getting bigger and arriving earlier. They're also attracting chemicals and environmental toxins, which are getting passed along in breast milk.

  • Sammamish-Issaquah Families: Crowdsourcing Favorite Summer Camps

    16 May 2012 | 11:38 am
    I'm a procrastinator. Worse yet, I'm a procrastinator with a kid, and co-parenting means it's often pretty late in the sign-up season when I find out what weeks I need to plan summer activities for an active boy.

  • Read Full Article

    16 May 2012 | 11:24 am
    The new LEGO store at Mayfair is the stuff dreams are made of - well, if your dreams are made of red and yellow bricks two studs across and four studs long.

  • Teaching Programming, Lesson 2

    16 May 2012 | 11:16 am
    Equipment: 5 LEGO Mindstorm Education Kits . Divide the class into 5 groups. You may want to A ensure that the children with general LEGO experience are distributed across the groups.
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  • Morrowind

    11 May 2012 | 1:56 pm
    Bobkins' Break-in warns that you never know who's behind that door.

  • I'm singin' in the rain

    10 May 2012 | 11:29 am
    By FilipS (the artist formerly known as Diidy).

  • Horror then, romance now

    3 May 2012 | 10:26 am
    JETfri's Then and Now project shows that the horror films of yesterday have become the schlocky teen romances of today.

  • That was then ...

    30 Apr 2012 | 1:05 pm
    Inspired by , JetFRI has done a series of Then and Now dueling vignettes, including the pop star, then and now. I particularly like the scenery backdrop for the opera singer.

  • Icarus

    27 Apr 2012 | 11:11 am
    Icare made this beautiful Rise and Fall of Icarus, perhaps my favorite story from Greek mythology.
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  • And the art sucks, too

    14 May 2012 | 2:30 pm
    I can't say that I'm very much into playing video games these days. They occupied a great deal of my attention back in junior high school, but I have since lost interest and neglect to keep up on them. That said, the "Call of Duty" franchise has gained a strong following over the past three or four years, and me being in high school amongst the target demographic, I am sure to encounter buzz when new titles are announced.The Call of Duty franchise was once renowned for its realism in presenting the battlefields of WWII. The trailer reveals the upcoming title, Black Ops 2, is to be set in the…

  • "Red Stripe Shuttle"

    12 May 2012 | 3:14 pm
     This shuttle by Colin is a great example of how advanced building techniques aren't at all necessary for a sleek model. The fuselage seems to be mostly studs up, making simple but smart use of slopes. Jassim's work comes to mind. The windows sell it as a flashy civilian craft, a fun break from the drab future-military subthemes that a lot of builders stick to. There's some aged commentary authored by the .space old guard expressing caution when using wheels as engines, but I don't think Colin's model here suffers from it. The more I study it the less comfortable I am with the lack of…

  • Christoph Monnaie Feature

    5 May 2012 | 4:01 pm
    Christoph on flickr. His latest is this sprawling moon base. The brick-built spheres might look dated technique-wise what with those new Star Wars miniplanets, perhaps in a round-about way utilizing square pieces to make round shapes has become its own ironic form NPU. Here is a series of starfighters he has assembled. Kind of like, what if Peter Reid did bubble canopies?  I can imagine they can be difficult to integrate. Christoph seems pretty apt at it, though. The hose around the cockpit on this one does a good job of covering up gaps and making for a cohesive shape.As fun as the…

  • Power Tool Red

    27 Apr 2012 | 7:01 pm
    By Shannon Ocean By Angus MacLane, previously mentioned in my World War Robot post. By Bruce Lowell.

  • Lego World War Robot

    4 Apr 2012 | 10:07 pm
    I've been a fan of Ashley Wood's artwork for some time now, and have been fortunate enough to receive one of 3A's toys as a gift."Ashley Wood's Bertie robot with coloring from Tintin's rocket in 'Explorers To the Moon'."There is a lot of good things happening on Angus MacLane's recreation of a "Bertie"-series robot from the WWR universe. The colors are fun and the equipment packs are a great touch, though I cannot say I'm sold on the finger technique. A Bertie toy as produced by 3A:This is another depiction of Bertie by MacLane, of the Cube Dude fad.Lastly, I have made a Bertie and Square…
 
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  • Sungnymun Gate

    16 May 2012 | 11:00 am
    LEGO recently announced the most recent offering in the LEGO Architecture line. The Sungnyemun is a National Treasure of Korea - this was one of the three entrances to the walled city of Seoul in the 14th century. Before being damaged by fire four years ago, the structure atop the gate was the oldest wooden building in Seoul - it is currently under reconstruction and will reopen later this year.

  • And the winner is ...

    15 May 2012 | 12:29 pm
    Finally, at long last, Spencer won the Eurobricks Architecture contest with his great Burj Al Arab .

  • Stortinget

    14 May 2012 | 12:27 pm
    Second place in the Eurobricks Architecture contest went to Matija's Stortinget (Norwegian Parliament).

  • Architecture contest

    13 May 2012 | 12:25 pm
    Oops, I forgot to count down the remaining winners of the Eurobricks Architecture contest. Third went to Lisqr's Great Wall of China.

  • Tsim Sha Tsui

    12 May 2012 | 2:32 pm
    I think this Tsim Sha Tsui is a collaborative build by Hong Kong AFOLs, or maybe it is just ArzLan. Be sure to watch this video.
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  • Out fishin'

    10 May 2012 | 2:23 pm
    DarkoAb made this fisherman.

  • Florida

    5 May 2012 | 2:11 pm
    Mariann Asanuma is visiting Legoland Florida, in celebration of her recent birthday. As a former Legoland builder, she was sure to get a lot of great pictures.

  • Gary's gotta be rollin' on

    4 May 2012 | 2:11 pm
    Remember Miniland Gary? He's about to move on to another AFOL, but before he goes Ryan found one last picture from Legoland Florida.

  • Off-Road Power

    3 May 2012 | 10:21 am
    This month's challenge at Lugnuts is to remake an official set. Lego911 took set 5893, Off-Road Power and remade it at miniland scale as part of the most recent LUGNuts challenge, LEGO Set Overhaulin'.

  • Secret Service Dentists

    30 Apr 2012 | 1:14 pm
    Inspired by the Pythonscape collaboration at the past BrickCon, Xccj recreated the sketch Secret Service Dentists.
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  • TBs Giveaway 01 (Results) - LEGOLAND Discovery Center

    Fernando Correia
    14 May 2012 | 4:00 pm
    TBs first Giveaway came to an end! LEGO Technic fans community is not that large, and those living in Chicago and Manchester metropolitan areas should be just a small fraction of those of course. Hence we had not that much participants in our giveaway, despite it couldn't have been easier to participate! Thus your chances to win were really high... The winners are now raffled and got e-mail. Lets see if these are the final ones, i.e. if they're willing to visit one of the LDCs in Chicago or Manchester (what's nearest to them), or if we'll need to pick another lucky participant. a Rafflecopter…

  • Week TechVideo, 2012 #19 - Internals of Basket Shooter module, by Akiyuky

    Fernando Correia
    13 May 2012 | 5:56 pm
    It was one week ago that Akiyuky revealed the secret's behind his Basket Shooter GBC module. Although, I have some doubts this could be named a GBC module, as I don't see any means to deliver the balls into the next module in the chain. However it could be seen as GBContraption in its essence. There is a ramp below the basket that can feed the balls into the next module in the chain. I think the ramp can be turned to make the balls returning to the shooters in this model, making it work in standalone module (another brilliant solution from Akiyuky). No doubt this video reveals once more, the…

  • LEGO Fan Survey - Gentle Reminder

    Fernando Correia
    13 May 2012 | 6:01 am
    LEGO looks with special interest for the results of their last survey, that's still running until the 17th (next Thursday). Hence they asked us to make here a gentle reminder, so they gather the feedback from even more fans till the end. Dear LEGO fan, The LEGO fan community is important to us. To improve and support the LEGO fan community we have partnered with Aarhus University, Denmark, and DePaul University, Chicago, to carry out this survey. The survey is part of a large ongoing research project aimed at better understanding user activities and interactions in communities. We would…

  • 9397 - Modification instructions by Han

    Fernando Correia
    10 May 2012 | 2:55 am
    Han Crielaard (designer-han) did it again!... Small modifications to the original LEGO Technic models, which improve functionality according to his viewpoint. This time he presents modification instructions for Twin Wheels and double differential unit on the rear axles (2nd and 3rd axle) for the 9397 Logging Truck, while keeping the original wheel width. As usual you can download the professional looking PDF building instructions that Han prepared, here. MOD yours and enjoy!

  • New big LEGO Technic Challenge competition in the horizon...

    Fernando Correia
    8 May 2012 | 7:24 pm
    Jeppe reveals there is a new LEGO Technic Challenge for this is year, starting around October, which replaces the traditional competition we had in the past couple of years. While he doesn't reveal much about it, I heard some gossips from the last Nuremberg Toy Fair... Well... let's wait and see what is it gonna be! Meanwhile you can read the original post at technic.LEGO.com and just guess why is Jeppe so excited, about the 2013 Technic line-up. What can it be?
 
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  • set database: LEGO 10036 pizza to go

    16 May 2012 | 6:40 am
    set database: LEGO 10036 pizza to goimage courtesy of bricklinkimage courtesy of bricksetimage courtesy of mademoisellegoimage courtesy of jtkset number: 10036set name: pizza to gotheme: town, restaurant, legendyear: 2002pieces: 144prices: us$20minifigs: 3re-released version of similar 6350 pizza to go by LEGOas legend.come with a pizzeria and a delivery van.the restaurant has an oven, a water tap, a glass, a chimney, a pizzas table, a garbage can and an umbrella.the van can load pizzas for delivery.minifigs included a chef minifig, a delivery man minifig and a female minifig.great…

  • set database: LEGO 6350 pizza to go

    15 May 2012 | 6:50 am
    set database: LEGO 6350 pizza to goimage courtesy of The Plastic Brickimage courtesy of bricklinkimage courtesy of bricksetimage courtesy of Superfineimage courtesy of supadeefset number: 6350set name: pizza to gotheme: town, restaurantyear: 1994pieces: 142prices: us$15minifigs: 3re-released in 2002 similarly as 10036 pizza to go by LEGO.come with a pizzeria and a delivery van.the restaurant has an oven, a water tap, a glass, a chimney, a pizzas table, a garbage can and an umbrella.the van can load pizzas for delivery.minifigs included a chef minifig, a delivery man minifig and a female…

  • set database: LEGO 10225 R2-D2

    14 May 2012 | 6:47 am
    set database: LEGO 3866 the battle of hothimage courtesy of grogall set number: 10225set name: R2-D2theme: starwars, sculptures, ultimate collector seriesyear: 2012pieces: 2127prices: us$180minifig: 1great set, great sculpture.come with a legendary R2-D2 sculpture.it has a rectractable third leg, a front panel that has extendable arm and circular saw and a rotatable head.also included a label plate.minifig included a R2-D2 droid minifig.overall design is great.collector item.must have for starwars lovers.

  • set database: LEGO 3442 LEGOLAND california truck

    13 May 2012 | 6:49 am
    set database: LEGO 3442 LEGOLAND california truckimage courtesy of otaznikimage courtesy of amazon.comimage courtesy of bricklinkimage courtesy of peeronimage courtesy of KimTimage courtesy of EARL-0image courtesy of Cityslickerimage courtesy of Daratsset number: 3442set name: LEGOLAND california trucktheme: townyear: 1998pieces: 104prices: us$10minifig: 1this is a 25th Anniversary Edition come with different box art in LEGO toy fair 1998.similar as set 2148 LEGO truck with different color scheme.come with a black and red truck.the truck has front hood, an openable top and 2 doors.minifig…

  • set database: LEGO 2148 LEGO truck

    12 May 2012 | 6:49 am
    set database: LEGO 2148 LEGO truckimage courtesy of otaznikimage courtesy of bricklinkimage courtesy of whungimage courtesy of arejhimage courtesy of nicokaiserimage courtesy of bricklinkset number: 2148set name: LEGO trucktheme: townyear: 1997, 1998pieces: 105prices: us$11minifig: 1re-released in 2004 similarly as 10156 LEGO truck by LEGO.25th Anniversary Edition come with different box art in LEGO toy fair 1998.similar as set 3442 LEGOLAND california truck with different color scheme.come with a yellow truck.the truck has front hood, an openable top and 2 doors.minifig included a driver…
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  • 228 Web-Sites Added

    Michael Huffman
    15 May 2012 | 4:28 pm
    I have added about 228 web-sites to BrickBuildr -- look for them under the 'sites' menu on the web-site.  I feel this is still the tip of the iceberg in terms of the on-line LEGO Community.  This list doesn't include Facebook fan sites and Twitter accounts (which I don't feel inclined to add those at the moment, maybe as additional links down the road), or related Flickr groups... I'm trying to build the web-site/Flickr group relationship in the database -- this will take some time to accomplish. The biggest challenge to creating a list of web-sites, is how to display information in…

  • More Updates

    Michael Huffman
    7 May 2012 | 4:26 pm
    One of my ideas for BrickBuildr is to (down the road) better integrate the web-site with Flickr, Facebook, Google+, and Open ID.  I honestly don't want to store any passwords on BrickBuildr; so you'd simply log into one of the partner services, and if BrickBuildr is an authorized web-site, you'll be redirected back as being logged in, with access to your information... Since most of the 'accounts' on BrickBuildr originate from Flickr, Flickr integration is easy enough to do; so as of last Friday, if you sign into the web-site via Flickr (instead of using the 'join' button), you…

  • Using ReCaptcha with BrickBuildr

    Michael Huffman
    30 Apr 2012 | 9:50 pm
    Updating a iPaB wall just became easier.  After adding the inventory for Legoland Florida, I got tired of entering the two digit code, very quickly!  I figured integrating ReCaptcha into the web-site was long overdue.  :)   So please enjoy and let me know if there's any problems.  

  • Incredible Robot Locates (Electronic) Components on Demand

    Michael Huffman
    27 Apr 2012 | 12:12 pm
    I LOVE this idea!  It's an Incredible Robot Locates (Electronic) Components on Demand.  I'm thinking it needs to help me find LEGO parts... and it needs to be slightly bigger.  :)  It's voice activated (which is a little wacky, almost circa 1983), but versatile enough to find multiple variations of a component.   I hope he open-sources the project.  :)

  • “Little Guys… In Space!”

    Michael Huffman
    20 Apr 2012 | 3:17 pm
    Many of you know about LEGO's Cuusoo web-site.  On one level, it's a neat way of crowd-sourcing product ideas; separating out the "wants" from a few individuals, from ideas that are potentially in demand. The down-side to it: people's taste are fickle and most of the current ideas proposed are more licensed products (not very many original ideas).  But there have been projects that I do support, for instance the Palette Buckets (a similar idea I had many years ago when I was looking to build larger castle structures), the Buket 'o Plate idea (because honestly who has enough…
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  • Episode 426 – Review of LEGO Lord of the Rings Gandalf Arrives

    Jason Forthofer
    15 May 2012 | 10:26 pm
    Episode 426 Jason reviews a LEGO Lord of the Rings set, Gandalf Arrives. LEGO 9469 is a 2012 release and comes with 83 pieces and 2 minifigures, minifigures include Frodo and Gandalf the Gray. Set features a horse and carriage with a new horse that stands up, book for wizards, fireworks, red snake, carrot and [...]

  • Episode 425 – An Introduction to the Little Guys Sequel Campaign

    Jason Forthofer
    15 May 2012 | 7:09 am
    Episode 425 jason introduces you to the Little Guys films by Paganomation and pushes for the sequel, Little Guys in Space. This film by Paganomation is trying to be produced through a kickstarter program to help fund the effort, to take part and support this project through the campaign just click here. Check out the [...]

  • Episode 424 – Review of LEGO Learjet

    Jason Forthofer
    14 May 2012 | 9:36 pm
    Episode 424 Jason reviews a classic LEGO set, Learjet. LEGO 455 is a 1976 release and comes with 39 interlocking pieces and no Minifigures. Set features the white plane with landing wheels and clear 1×2 bricks that act as windows. This is a vintage set from 1976, the year before Jason was born. Related Posts:Episode [...]

  • Episode 423 – Review of LEGO Spirit of St. Lous

    Jason Forthofer
    14 May 2012 | 6:00 pm
    Episode 423 Jason reviews a classic LEGO set, Spirit of St. Louis. LEGO 456 is a 1977 release and comes with 49 interlocking pieces and no Minifigures. Set features the yellow bi-plane with black wings and imprinted bricks that read, The Spirit of St. Louis. This is a vintage set from 1977, the same year [...]

  • Episode 422 – Review of LEGO Delivery Van

    Jason Forthofer
    14 May 2012 | 5:36 pm
    Episode 422 Jason reviews a LEGO town set, Delivery van. LEGO 6624 is a 1983 release and comes with 41 pieces and 1 Minifigure. Minifigure included is the delivery van driver. Set features the red delivery van with a back hatch that opens, this is a vintage set. Related Posts:Episode 421 – Review of LEGO [...]
 
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  • Time to get a bit catty

    Ochre Jelly
    15 May 2012 | 1:10 am
    The clickbrick LEGO chain in Japan recently held it's 6th annual Original Model Contest. This is the one I've covered before, where the models have to fit within a specific sized space. IMHO the entries (and even winners) this year were, well, "meh".<sad face>...of course, this is just my opinion, based on my own personal tastes, my recollections of previous years events, and my relative inefficiency at navigating the Japanese web-o-sphere. If such negativity troubles you, then here are some pictures of baby raccoons to ease your suffering.I did stumble across one gem, however. SIGEZO…

  • Bricks of a feather, build together

    Ochre Jelly
    8 May 2012 | 9:29 am
    DeTomaso Pantera, who is from my old stomping ground of the West Country (yay, go... local... sports team?), has done a superb job capturing some of Britain's most recognizable birds. Artistically capturing, not physically capturing... Just wanted to clarify that!Anyway, as a professional tree person, Tom must tangle with some of these little blighters on a regular basis, because he has given them all names. I'm also particularly impressed by the variety of poses and props used in these models, especially 'flight mode' which is just genius!Bobby the Robin Red BreastBilly the Blue TitKingsley…

  • Well, this sucks

    Ochre Jelly
    6 May 2012 | 10:50 pm
    Some crazy cat named Victor Vercesi created this far out vaccum cleaner. Can you dig it? It's got such a swell 50's retro vibe going, that I just wanna just duck and cover, baby! 

  • "It was our last, best hope for humanity"

    Ochre Jelly
    30 Apr 2012 | 7:50 pm
    For my fellow Sci-fi fans, this artifact (recreated in Lego by the sadly nameless legokol2011) really needs no introduction. We all fondly remember the many occasions on which Mister Garibaldi would use it to search for Psi Corp operatives lurking in the Down Below, or Command Ivanova would use it to track the source of Vorlon ships arriving through the Jump Gate... 

  • You know, for... (oh what's the point) "IT'S A TRAP, probably"

    Ochre Jelly
    28 Apr 2012 | 12:30 am
    This Ackbar moment brought to you by Pedro Vezini. 
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  • Lord of the Rings Sets Now Available at LEGO

    Allen "Tormentalous" Tran
    16 May 2012 | 12:31 am
    If you have been waiting for the new LEGO Lord of the Rings sets, they are now available for sale from LEGO Shop@Home. Remember that from May 16-31, you can get a FREE exclusive Hulk minifigure with any order of $50 or more. As an added bonus, purchase any Lord of the Rings set through May 31st and get a FREE limited edition Frodo poster shown below. It features Frodo holding The One Ring with the famous tagline “One Ring To Rule Them All.” I’m looking forward to getting my hand on these sets and reviewing them in the near future. Gandalf Arrives (9469) Join Gandalf the Grey…

  • LEGO Star Wars Ultimate Collector Series R2-D2 (10225) Review

    Allen "Tormentalous" Tran
    15 May 2012 | 3:02 am
    During May the 4th, I managed to pick up the brand new LEGO Star Wars Ultimate Collector Series R2-D2 (10225) from Shop@Home. LEGO also had a promotion where if you purchased $75 worth of Star Wars set you also get a TC-14 minifigure and also a Limited Edition R2-D2 poster. The R2-D2 set contains 2127 pieces and retails for $179.99, which is $0.08/piece. The box itself is pretty large and has some many nice pictures of him on all sides. Inside the box, it has 15 numbered bags, 3 instruction booklets, and 1 sticker for the plaque. Minifigs There is only one minifigure included in the set and…

  • LEGO Collectible Minifigures Series 7 – Grandma Visitor

    Allen "Tormentalous" Tran
    12 May 2012 | 3:37 pm
    The Grandma Visitor minifigure is obviously Little Red Riding Hood. LEGO probably couldn’t call her that maybe because of licensing. Other than the name, everything else about her screams Little Red Riding Hood. She has a red color scheme throughout the figure. The hood is solid red which is probably the first time we’ve seen it in red. Her cape is also solid red but this one is a little smaller than the ones I’ve seen before. Since, she is a little girl, she gets the solid red legs. For Grandma Visitor’s accessory, she get a basket which is a bendy rubber piece to…

  • LEGO Collectible Minifigures Series 7 – Evil Knight

    Allen "Tormentalous" Tran
    12 May 2012 | 12:48 am
    Another minifigure in Series 7 that I really like is the Evil Knight. This is another minifig where you would want an army of. When you first see him, you’ll notice he is mostly in black armor which comes off. The torso does not have any printing but the legs do. The knight can’t be a knight without his sword, which is a dark gray color. Another thing you’ll notice is his shield which has a boar emblem. The eyes on the knight are red which gives him a possessed kind of look. The Evil Knight fits in with the Kingdom sets very well and is one that you should definitely pick…

  • LEGO CUUSOO Modular Western Town Achieves 10000 Supporters

    Allen "Tormentalous" Tran
    11 May 2012 | 10:04 pm
    The newest set to achieve 10000 supporters is the Modular Western Town by mb_bricks. The set first appeared on LEGO CUUSOO on 10/14/11 and seven months later, it now has the opportunity to become an official LEGO set. After the revisions to the standards and guidelines of what is acceptable to be an official set, it seems to be looking good for the Modular Western Town. There are no controversial content or licensing issues, and plus, LEGO already had a Western them from many years ago so initially it looks good to go. Now we wait for the LEGO Jury to review the set. Congratulations to…
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