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Bricks Issue 10 Press Release

March 10, 2016 / Allen "Tormentalous" Tran / 0 Comments

The folks over at Bricks has sent over a press release for Issue 10 of the magazine. This latest issue focuses on the Super Heroes theme from both DC and Marvel.

Bricks Issue 10 – Calling all heroes

The time has come to stand and be counted as superheroes battle their arch rivals in the latest edition of Bricks. Issue 10 explores the great rivalries between our favourite heroes and villains from the ever-expanding universes of Marvel and DC Comics, both popular licenses in the LEGO world that have spawned some of the greatest minifigures to date.

The journey begins in the 1960s, deep underground into the newly released retro Batcave set. Inspired by the Adam West era, this giant set is packed with all of our favourite characters and a beautiful Batmobile. This is the latest big exclusive LEGO release and despite some criticism from the online community, we’re confident it will prove to be a big hit. The potential for collectors and customisers alone is huge.

Outside the Batcave Lucy Boughton investigates the best LEGO villain figures before taking you around her amazing Poison Ivy Lair. Next stop is Arkham Asylum as we look at the amazing work of Louis Blackwell, a man who is as talented with a pen as he is with the brick as you will see from his one-off exclusive Bricks superhero piece.

We chat with Arthur Parsons of TT Games and get the inside line on the new Avengers console offering, and if this wasn’t enough there is plenty

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Official LEGO Halloween Costumes Sneak Peek

March 9, 2016 / Allen "Tormentalous" Tran / 1 Comment

Last year, I reported there would be some official LEGO Halloween costumes coming out later this year by local costume company, Disguise. Although it’s still early in the year, it looks like there was a sneak peek at a couple of the costumes from the New York Toy Fair last month by FamilyGamer TV.

In their video, they showed off a costume of Clay Moorington from LEGO Nexo Knights and Lloyd Garmadon from LEGO Ninjago. The costumes look to be made out of the soft cloth and foam while the masks are plastic with a transparent mesh for the eyes.

There’s no other costumes shown but we now know there will be at least three themes for the costumes including Nexo Knights, Ninjago, and Mixels. The LEGO costumes from Disguise are scheduled to be available at retailers in fall 2016.

Thanks to Jenn for the heads up.

LEGO Collectible Minifigures Series 15 (71011) Review

March 9, 2016 / Allen "Tormentalous" Tran / 3 Comments

The Series 15 LEGO Collectible Minifigures (71011) have been available worldwide for a while now and I’ve finally had time to do my review on it. Ever since I started collecting them back in Series 6, they’ve been getting better and better each series. Let’s see if Series 15 can live up to the hype when the official images came out.

LEGO Marvel Super Heroes Mighty Micros: Hulk vs. Ultron (76066) Review

March 8, 2016 / Allen "Tormentalous" Tran / 1 Comment

Some of the sets that were released recently that I was really excited for were the new LEGO Super Heroes Mighty Micros sets. The one set that really stood out for me from the line was the Marvel Super Heroes: Hulk vs. Ultron (76066). The set contains 80 pieces and retails for $9.99. When you open up the box, the contents of the box are pretty interesting as it contains two sets of instructions, two un-numbered bags, and a product leaflet for Civil War sets. Instead of the builds being in a small booklet, the instructions are leaflets similar to the ones you find in polybags.

LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes Batman Classic TV Series – Batcave (76052) Review

March 7, 2016 / Allen "Tormentalous" Tran / 4 Comments

When the LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes Batman Classic TV Series – Batcave (76052) was officially announced back in January, there was a mixed reaction to the set with some loving it while others didn’t like some aspects of it to those that were indifferent. The set itself is based on the classic Batman TV series starring Adam West and it consists of 2,526 pieces while retailing for $269.99 which has some questioning if it is worth that price.

The Brick Fan LEGO Architecture Building Contest

March 7, 2016 / Allen "Tormentalous" Tran / 4 Comments

Late last year, I reviewed some of the new 2016 LEGO Architecture sets including Venice (21026), Berlin (21027), New York City (21028), and Burj Khalifa (21031). I’m happy to announce our very first building contest which happens to revolve around the LEGO Architecture theme with some nice prizes up for grabs.

Contest Rules

This contest will run from March 7 to April 7 and you will be building it similar to the new Architecture Skyline design. Choose any city in the world and create five miniature buildings or monuments that are famous in that city.

Since we’re keeping it fairly simple, the build should be more or less around 10 inches in length by 10 inches in height with some leeway for overhang no more than two studs.

How to Enter

There are a few ways to submit your creation. One way is to add it to the Flickr Group. Another way is on Instagram. For both sites, please use the hashtag #tbfarch so we can easily find your submission.

Entries will be judged on how closely the buildings resemble the real life building.

Fine Print

One entry per person.

Participants from United States Only.

Please do not use decals or stickers.

No non-LEGO parts.

No digital entries (LDD).

No digital backgrounds.

Please use a clean background with good lighting so we can clearly see your build.

Entries allowed until the end of the day April 7 11:59pm PST and voting will being shortly after that. The voting period will … Continue

LEGO 2016 Double VIP Points Promotion Now Live

March 6, 2016 / Allen "Tormentalous" Tran / 4 Comments

One of the best shopping days for LEGO has just started with their annual Double VIP points event at LEGO Brand Stores and on Shop@Home. The promotion will last from March 7-22 on all purchases.

I’ve also been told there are also Easter Sales that are going on at LEGO Stores and online for certain sets which lasts through March 25 that also qualify for Double Points including:

LEGO City Heavy Haul Train (60098)
LEGO City Deep Sea Operation Base (60096)
LEGO City Hovercraft Arrest (60071)
LEGO Scooby-Doo Collection (5004810)
LEGO Pirates Chess Set (40158)
LEGO Ideas The Big Bang Theory (21302)

What sets are you going to be picking up for Double Points? Help support The Brick Fan by making your purchases through our link. It doesn’t cost you anything extra but it does help keep the site running.