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Disney XD Acquires LEGO Star Wars: Droid Tales

February 27, 2015 / Allen "Tormentalous" Tran / 1 Comment

Disney has announced that they have acquired LEGO Star Wars: Droid Tales from The LEGO Group. As a result of this acquisition, they will be airing the show on Disney XD later this year. LEGO Star Wars: Droid Tales is an animated series that consists of five 22-minute episodes telling the story of Star Wars I: The Phantom Menace up to Star Wars VI: Return of the Jedi from C-3PO and R2-D2’s perspectives.

What’s interesting about this something that was written in the press release. “C-3PO and R2-D2 have gathered to regale Luke, Leia, Han, Chewbacca and the other Rebels with the tales of their adventures that led to the events of Star Wars: The Phantom Menace.” C-3PO wasn’t fully functional until Anakin activated him when he first met Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan on Tatooine. C-3PO was also first introduced to R2-D2 so there wasn’t really any adventures to speak of before that unless the whole story is retconned. We’ll see what happens when the show airs on Disney XD later this year.

ENFIELD, Conn., Feb. 27, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — The LEGO Group, world renowned manufacturer of construction toys, today announced that Disney XD has acquired LEGO® Star Wars™: Droid Tales for airing later this year. The animated content series consists of five 22-minute episodes that re-tell the Star Wars saga in chronological order from Star Wars: The Phantom Menace up through Star Wars: Return of the Jedi. Disney XD is also currently home to the animated hit series Star Wars Rebels.

“Since we introduced our first

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Douglas DC-3 Achieves 10,000 Supporters on LEGO Ideas

February 26, 2015 / Allen "Tormentalous" Tran / 1 Comment

The Douglas DC-3 by Ssorg is the latest project to achieve 10,000 supporters on LEGO Ideas. The aircraft is a fixed-wing propeller airliner that transformed air travel in the 1930s and 1940s and had the most impact in World War II. The set comes in at 18 inches in length with a 26 inch wingspan and includes some plays features such as a turn knob to retract and extend the landing gear as well as a removable top to access the interior. You can check out the landing gear feature in this video.

The project now joins The Discworld, Science Adventures, the Medieval Market Street, and the Disney Princess Frozen: Elsa’s Ice Palace to qualify for the First 2015 Review Stage.

Warner Bros. Announces The Art of the Brick: DC Comics Exhibition Tour

February 26, 2015 / Allen "Tormentalous" Tran / 0 Comments

A few days ago, Warner Bros. announced that they have partnered with LEGO artist Nathan Sawaya to create an exhibition of LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes characters. This travelling exhibition tour will be called The Art of the Brick: DC Comics and it will showcase his interpretations of many DC Comics characters including Superman, Batman, Green Lantern, the Flash, Wonder Woman, the Joker, the Penguin, Harley Quinn, and more. There will also be vehicles and environments on display as well. Warners Bros. Consumer Products will work with DC Entertainment along with Nathan to create the show. The Art of the Brick: DC Comics will be launching the worldwide tour this fall. Nathan notes,

“This is an amazing opportunity as an artist to be granted the privilege to bring the pages of DC Comics to life and to interpret some of the most famous and iconic characters in history. I look forward to bringing these characters to life in new ways that uniquely fir the medium.”

President of Warner Bros. Consumer Products Brad Globe states,

“Nathan Sawaya is truly a master in his craft which we have experienced first hand through previous collaborations. Much like the characters of the DC Comics universe, The Art of the Brick has broad appeal. We are thrilled to be partnering with Nathan to tour this truly unique interpretation around the world for fans of all ages to experience.”

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LEGO Marvel Super Heroes Avengers: Age of Ultron Avengers Hydra Showdown (76030) Available on Amazon

February 26, 2015 / Allen "Tormentalous" Tran / 0 Comments

If you can’t find the LEGO Marvel Super Heroes Avengers: Age of Ultron Avengers Hydra Showdown (76030) at Toys R Us stores yet, Amazon has you covered, as of this writing. You can now purchase the set online at retail price and it does have Prime Shipping available if you are a member. We did a review of the set a few days ago so you can check that out if you like. It will be widely available at LEGO Stores and other retailers as well as on Shop@Home on March 1st.

Join Thor and Hawkeye as they chase the Hydra henchman through the Sokovia winter forest! Place Hawkeye in the cockpit of the awesome Avengers 4×4 vehicle and accelerate away. When you have the Hydra offroader in your sights, fire the flick missiles from the rotating turret and swerve away from the offroader’s powerful stud shooter. Then launch Thor on his Super Jumper and disable the stud shooter with one perfectly aimed jump! Includes 3 minifigures with assorted weapons and accessories: Thor, Hawkeye and Hydra henchman.

MAD Magazine #532 – A MAD Look at LEGO

February 26, 2015 / Allen "Tormentalous" Tran / 0 Comments

I was recently notified that the new issue of MAD Magazine #532 was available now on newsstands and inside the issue takes “A MAD Look at LEGO.” Famous writer and artist Sergio Aragonés, who I’ve been a fan of for a long time, and colorist Tum Luth portrays various satrical scenarios that has happened with LEGO bricks. If you look closely at one of the panels, you can see that LEGO Artist Nathan Sawaya’s work has been immortalized in MAD Magazine with his “Yellow” statue being the center of focus. Click on each picture to see a larger version of it.

You can pick up this copy of MAD anywhere magazines are sold or you can subscribe online.

LEGOLAND Premiering New The LEGO Movie 4D Film

February 26, 2015 / Allen "Tormentalous" Tran / 0 Comments

It was announced yesterday that Merlin Entertainments is teaming up with Warner Bros. Consumer Products and The LEGO Group to bring a new 4D animated film based on The LEGO Movie characters to be shown exclusively at LEGOLAND parks and LEGOLAND Discovery Centers worldwide later this year. The film will incorporate many of the film’s main characters as well as external special effects like wind, water, smoke, and lighting effects to give you a show that fans have never experienced before. Check out the full press release below:

CARLSBAD, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Merlin Entertainments announced today it is partnering with Warner Bros. Consumer Products and The LEGO Group to bring a new 4D animated film based on the popular characters of The LEGO® Movie™, from Warner Bros. Pictures, Village Roadshow Pictures and LEGO System A/S, to guests at LEGOLAND® Parks and LEGOLAND® Discovery Centers around the world later this year. The new 4D animated film will open exclusively at the six LEGOLAND Parks and 11 LEGOLAND Discovery Centers in North America, Asia and Europe.

“We’re excited to be partnering with Warner Bros. Consumer Products and The LEGO Group on such a, dare I say, awesome, adventure”

Using elements such as wind, water, smoke and special lighting effects, the larger-than-life experience brings the film’s main characters, Emmet and Wyldstyle, back together with their friends for another awesome adventure.

“We’re excited to be partnering with Warner Bros. Consumer Products and The LEGO Group on such a, dare I say, awesome, adventure,” says Merlin Entertainments Chief Executive Officer Nick Varney. “Emmet

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LEGO Marvel Super Heroes Avengers: Age of Ultron The Hulk Buster Smash (76031) Review

February 25, 2015 / Allen "Tormentalous" Tran / 2 Comments

For our next review of the LEGO Marvel Super Heroes Avengers: Age of Ultron sets, we have The Hulk Buster Smash (76031). This set was available on Amazon a few days ago but has since been taken down. It contains 248 pieces and retails for $29.99 which is about a $0.12/piece ratio. The contents of the box includes three numbered bags, a bagged Hulk figure, one instruction booklet, a small sticker sheet, and the same comic we’ve been getting in this wave of AOU sets.