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LEGO Star Wars Character Encyclopedia: Updated and Expanded To Be Released Next Year

Back in 2011, DK Publishing released the LEGO Star Wars Character Encyclopedia which detailed more than 300 minifigures in the Star Wars Universe and also included the exclusive Yavin Han Solo minifigure.

During Star Wars Day 2015, specifically on May 5, 2015, DK will be releasing the LEGO Star Wars Character Encyclopedia: Updated and Expanded version. This book will probably be including details of all the new LEGO Star Wars minifigures that have been released since the first book was released a few years ago. It will have 280 pages and retail for $18.99 and will most likely include an exclusive minifigure as well. There’s no word yet on who it could be, if there is one, but leave your comments below on who you want to be the minifigure.

Stay tuned for more details about LEGO Star Wars Character Encyclopedia: Updated and Expanded but in the meantime, you can pre-order the book right now on Amazon for 22% off.

LEGO Marvel TASM2 Electro Polybag (5002125) Available at Toys R Us Later This Year

LEGO Marvel Super Heroes The Amazing Spider Man 2 Electro Polybag

FBTB is reporting that the LEGO Marvel Super Heroes Electro (5002125) minifigure polybag based on The Amazing Spider-Man 2 movie will be available as a promotion at Toys R Us stores later this year. Ace also notes that about 100,000 of the Electro minifigures were made.

Earlier, we reported that this particular polybag was given out at LEGO KidsFest in Virginia earlier this month.

We’ll have more details on how much you have to purchase at Toys R Us to get one of the Electro (5002125) polybags as soon as they become available.

New LEGO Brand Retail Store (40145) Coming Next Year

LEGO Brand Retail Store (40145)

Brickset is reporting there will be a new LEGO Brand Retail Store model (40145) that will be given away for new stores that are opening next year. The current set (3300003) has been given away at grand opening events since 2012 and it looks like it’s time for a little change.

The new set has a more modernized look and it opens up to reveal the store inside which shows the Pick-A-Brick Wall, the display cases, and a cashier. The outside of the building shows Brickley to the left of the door. Check out the image below to see the details of the new LEGO Store set (40145).

LEGO Brand Retail Store (40145)

LEGO Store Fashion Valley Named Brand Retail Store of the Year 2013

LEGO Brand Retail Store of the Year 2013 (Fashion Valley, San Diego)

I’ve just gotten news that my local LEGO Store in Fashion Valley (San Diego, CA) has won the LEGO Brand Retail Store of the Year for 2013! LEGO takes in many factors to choose the winner and the surveys we fill out after our purchases do factor into account. It isn’t a surprise that the Fashion Valley store won because the staff there is simply awesome from all the Brick Specialists and to Mike the Store Manager. I hang out there a lot (more often than I should) and I’ve seen first-hand of how the employees take care of their customers from answering questions customers may have to a simple thing like the check out process. If you have a chance to go to this store in Fashion Valley, show your support by congratulating the staff there. They do great work and they truly deserve the award!

LEGO Brand Retail Store of the Year 2013 (Fashion Valley, San Diego)

Here’s Genevieve holding the trophy.

LEGO Brand Retail Store of the Year 2013 (Fashion Valley, San Diego)

Here’s KJ, Michael, and Mario with the award.

LEGO Brand Retail Store of the Year 2013 (Fashion Valley, San Diego)

Here’s a young customer and KJ intensely monitoring the store.

Bricks by the Bay is Back For the Fifth Straight Year

It is never too early to talk about LEGO conventions that are upcoming later in the year. Bricks by the Bay is back again this year for their fifth straight year and will be held on August 7-10, 2014. There are some new things happening at the event. One is the increased floor space. There is now over 33,000 square feet of LEGO goodness. There will now be two ballroom spaces for AFOLs and LEGO fans to show off their creations. There is also an extra day for attendees to participate in different events held at the convention. There will be more details of the convention as we get closer to the date. Read more about Bricks by the Bay 2014 in their press release below:

Fifth Annual BRICKS BY THE BAY Convention coming this August

LEGO® builders and fans convention August 7-10, 2014

Northern California-March 2014: It is time to mark calendars for LEGO® artists, enthusiasts, hobbyists, and fans for the Fifth Annual Bricks By the Bay convention coming this summer: August 7-10, 2014. The convention will be hosted at the Santa Clara Convention Center, in Santa Clara, California.

“This year marks a special milestone for Bricks By the Bay,” said Bill Ward, director and president of the organization. “This will be our fifth annual convention. We held our first in April of 2010 and were blown away by the incredible reception, both among LEGO® builders and fans but also the general public.

Bricks By the Bay 2014 has two new features: increased floor space

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The Brick Fan Turn 2 Years Old

Today marks the second year that The Brick Fan has been online. What started out two years as a just a simple hobby has turned into a somewhat of a part-time job for me. Last year, I made a goal to double the traffic that the site had and that was accomplished, more than what I expected. I’m not going to post any stats because they are similar to the ones in last year’s recap and I don’t want to repeat what’s been said already.

First and foremost, thank you to all the readers. This may sound cliche but without you guys, this site would be absolutely nothing. I never imagined that a tiny site like this would have such a following. It may be a small following but I appreciate everyone just taking a little bit of your time and reading what I have put out. All of your positive comments and feedback are what motivates me to keep this site going. I don’t have any plans to stop so let’s see how long we can keep this going.

I also want to thank all the people in the LEGO community that I’ve met or been in contact with last year. I’ve made a lot of new friends and acquaintances and hope to connect with more people this year. To the staff at the Fashion Valley LEGO Store, thanks for letting me hang out there with you guys during my downtime. It’s been cool interacting with everyone there and seeing how the store is … Continue

Happy Chinese New Year Video From The LEGO Movie

Today, Warner Bros UK has released a short video of Emmet from The LEGO Movie wishing everyone a Happy Chinese New Year. For 2014, Chinese New Year happens on January 31 and it will be the Year of the Horse although Emmet isn’t quite sure what year of the zodiac it will be. Chinese New Year is not just one day, but fifteen full days of festivities. As a Chinese-American, it’s pretty cool to see LEGO and Warner Bros. acknowledging the significance of the event and our culture. The movie premieres exactly one week after New Years and the companies are doing everything they can to promote it. 恭喜发财 everyone!

**Via Brick Fanatics**

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