It has been confirmed that we will be seeing a new world premiere look of LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga at Gamescom Opening Night Live. The event will be held on August 25 at 11am PT / 2pm ET. It seems to have been forever since we heard something about the game with the last update being in April stating that it will be delayed. Hopefully we’ll finally get a release date for it which I’m guessing will be some time in 2022.
The final trailer for Marvel Studios’ Eternals came out earlier today and we get a little more sense of what the movie is about. We also get a better look at what the upcoming LEGO sets are based on. LEGO hasn’t really announced the sets yet but they have been shown off in the January 2021 catalog. There are four sets in the wave and they should be available around the time the movie releases on November 5.
Deviant Ambush! (76154) – 197 pieces/$24.99
In Arishem’s Shadow (76155) – 493 pieces/$59.99
Rise of the Domo (76156) – 1,040 pieces/$89.99
Eternals’ Aerial Assault (76145) – 133 pieces/$9.99
USA Today is reporting that Toys R Us is making another comeback starting next year. The iconic toy store will be teaming up with Macy’s to open smaller toy shops in more than 400 department stores. Customers can start shopping online at Macys.com/toysrus and at Toysrus.com. It seems like both brands are committed to making this work so we’ll see if it actually works out or not.
Last month, we reported on some rumors about the upcoming LEGO Ideas Home Alone McCallister’s House and it looks like there are some updates to them. From a recent post by brick_clicker on Instagram, it looks like the details reported before were for the Black Stratocast (21329) which included a September release for VIPs at $100 price point.
The Home Alone house is now reported to have a 21330 set number with a November release. The price of it is now at $250 which is now on point with what we should expect in terms of detailing for the house and not just a facade if it was at $100. It also will have a November release date which is also fair due to the movie being a Christmas movie. Lastly, it is said that it will have five minifigures. We can for sure count in Kevin and the two Wet Bandits, Marv and Harry, but who do you think are the last two? If you were worried about the set being small, what do you think about it now?
LEGO has announced a new addition to the LEGO Education line with SPIKE Essential (45345). It caters to primary school students to ignite enthusiasm for STEAM learning through playful problem-solving and storytelling. Although the set is mainly used for school settings, you can purchase it for personal use as well. There are some new motor parts as well as a 3×3 LED module and a hub. You can pre-order SPIKE Essential today and it will ship on August 31.
Announced as part of the LEGO® Learning System, LEGO® Education introduces SPIKE Essential to engage students in STEAM through playful learning experiences, putting them on the path to become resilient, independent thinkers
BILLUND, Denmark–(August 17, 2021) – Today, LEGO® Education announced LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Essential for primary school students (Grades 1-5) to ignite enthusiasm for STEAM learning through playful problem-solving and storytelling. Part of the LEGO® Learning System, SPIKE Essential engages students in hands-on investigation of STEAM concepts while supporting literacy, math and social-emotional development.
SPIKE Essential joins LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Prime, LEGO® Education BricQ Motion Essential and LEGO® Education BricQ Motion Prime in the suite of solutions offered as part of the LEGO Learning System to deliver STEAM knowledge, academic practices and 21st century skills through a progression of playful experiences from primary to secondary school. Year-over-year students build increasing sophistication, independence and fluency in approaching problems hands-on, and cultivate essential skills like creativity, critical-thinking, collaboration and communication.
The LEGO Learning System meets every student where
The Minas Tirith project by GJC15344 is the latest one to achieve 10,000 supporters on LEGO Ideas. The build is based on the iconic castle from The Lord of the Rings. It also proposes minifigures of Gandalf the White, Pippin, 3x Gondor soldier, Lord Denethor, Faramir, and 4x Orc soldier.
The promotion for the LEGO Super Mario Fuzzy & Mushroom Platform Expansion Set (30389) polybag is now live on the LEGO Shop. You can get it for free with purchases of $40 or more in LEGO Super Mario products excluding the Adventures with Mario Starter Course (71360) and Adventures with Luigi Starter Course (71387). The promotion will be available until September 5, while supplies last.
