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June 2016 – new LEGO sets & promotions

by Thita (admin) on June 1, 2016

LEGO released a whole bunch of new sets just a few days ago and also today, and they are topped with some new promotions as well. Today we will summarize all the new sets to make sure you don’t miss out on anything, and also mention the new specials that you can take advantage of. 🙂

➡ FREE LEGO CREATOR FOUNTAIN: The main promotion this month is the long rumored and highly anticipated #40221 LEGO Creator Fountain. You can get this exclusive set free with purchases of $75 or more from June 1st-15th at official LEGO stores or the Online LEGO Shop.

➡ LEGO CREATOR BIG BEN: LEGO VIP members will get early access to the #10253 LEGO Creator Big Ben starting on June 15th. You can check out the press-release here: LEGO Creator Big Ben Pictures & Details, and find it under the LEGO Creator section of the Online LEGO Shop.

➡ DOUBLE VIP POINTS ON LEGO TECHNIC: You can earn Double VIP Points on those LEGO Technic sets during the entire month. The two sets are the #42048 LEGO Technic Race Kart, and the #42049 LEGO Technic Mine Loader. You can find them under the LEGO Technic section of the Online LEGO Shop.

➡ LEGO TECHNIC PORSCHE 911 GT3 RS: The #42056 LEGO Technic Porsche 911 GT3 RS is now available. This is one of the most detailed and beautiful LEGO Technic sets ever released. You can check out the press-release and designer video here: LEGO Technic Porsche 911 GT3 RS Details, and find it under the LEGO Technic section of the Online LEGO Shop.

➡ LEGO MINECRAFT THE VILLAGE: The #21128 LEGO Minecraft The Village set is now available for everyone, not just LEGO VIP members. This is the largest LEGO Minecraft set released to date. You can check out the full review of the set here: LEGO Minecraft The Village Review, and find it under the LEGO Minecraft section of the Online LEGO Shop.

➡ LEGO CITY SUMMER SETS: We have discussed a good number of the LEGO City summer sets that were just released a few days ago (see links at the end of this post), but I will summarize the information here for your convenience. The really nice LEGO City Volcano sets have been released, and there are also a number of new LEGO City Airport sets. Some of the most talked about sets are the #60132 LEGO City Service Station and the #60134 LEGO City Fun in the Park – City People Pack. You can find them all under the LEGO City section of the Online LEGO Shop.

➡ LEGO CREATOR SUMMER SETS: LEGO Creator has some especially nice sets this summer, including the #31051 LEGO Creator Lighthouse Point, the #31052 LEGO Creator Vacation Getaways, and the #31053 LEGO Creator Treehouse Adventures. We have reviewed these sets here: 2016 LEGO Creator Summer Sets Review, and you can find them under the LEGO Creator section of the Online LEGO Shop.

➡ LEGO JUNIORS SUMMER SETS: There are some great sets under the LEGO Juniors line also. The #10726 LEGO Juniors Stephanie’s Horse Carriage, the #10727 LEGO Juniors Emma’s Ice Cream Truck, and the #10728 LEGO Juniors Mia’s Vet Clinic are all actually LEGO Friends sets, but under the Juniors line for younger girls. A LEGO Super Heroes set under the LEGO Juniors category is the #10724 LEGO Super Heroes Batman & Superman vs. Lex Luthor set. You can find them all under the LEGO Juniors section of the Online LEGO Shop.

➡ LEGO STAR WARS SUMMER SETS: A whole bunch of new LEGO Star Wars sets were just released. Here are some of the highlights: #75148 LEGO Star Wars Encounter on Jakku, #75149 LEGO Star Wars Resistance X-Wing Fighter, #75150 LEGO Star Wars Vader’s TIE Advanced vs. A-Wing Starfighter, #75151 LEGo Star Wars Clone Turbo Tank, and the #75157 LEGO Star Wars Captain Rex’s AT-TE. Also, the two LEGO Star Wars Freemaker Adventures sets are now available: #75145 LEGO Star Wars Eclipse Fighter and #75147 LEGO Star Wars StarScavenger. And remember that the #75098 LEGO Star Wars Assault on Hoth set is also now available (see: LEGO Star Wars Assault on Hoth Review). You can find all the new sets under the LEGO Star Wars section of the Online LEGO Shop.

➡ LEGO BIONICLE SUMMER SETS: A new collection of new sets is also available for BIONICLE fans. Here is the list: #71312 LEGO BIONICLE Ekimu the Mask Maker, #71313 LEGO BIONICLE Lava Beast, #71314 LEGO BIONICLE Storm Beast, #71315 LEGO BIONICLE Quake Beast, and #71316 LEGO BIONICLE Umarak the Destroyer. You can find them all under the LEGO BIONICLE section of the Online LEGO Shop.

➡ LEGO MIXELS SERIES 8 SETS: Nine new buildable characters are available under LEGO Mixels Series 8: the Medix who are really into dental and medical dare, the Pyrratz – obviously pirates, and the MCFD firefighters. All are really fun characters that you can find under the LEGO Mixels section of the Online LEGO Shop.

➡ LEGO STATIONARY ITEMS: Those LEGO stationary items we talked about the other day (see review: LEGO Stationary: Ruler, Pens, Markers & More!), are now listed on LEGO’s website as well. Strangely, instead of being listed under home accessories, they are under the LEGO Classic section of the Online LEGO Shop.

➡ LEGO “WHAT AM I?” GAME: Another interesting new items is the #40161 LEGO What Am I? set. It is a twist to the iconic game with yes/no questions to guess your opponent’s characters. It includes sixteen buildable and removable minifigures, two game-boards, and instructions. You can find it under the Minifigures section of the Online LEGO Shop.

So to summarize, there are plenty of new sets to choose from. The best time to shop would be during the first half of the month so you can get the free exclusive LEGO Creator Fountain with your order. Also, as I always mention, it is a good idea to check the Sales & Deals section of the Online LEGO Shop before you check out. You can often find some great deals there on interesting older sets that are being retired. For example right now the #75876 LEGO Speed Champions Porsche 919 Hybrid and 917K Pit Lane, the #60096 LEGO City Deep Sea Operation, the #40158 LEGO Pirates Chess Set, the #21302 LEGO Ideas The Big Bang Theory, the #41068 LEGO Disney Princess Arendelle Castle Celebration, the #41066 LEGO Disney Princess Anna & Kristoff’s Sleigh Adventure, and a number of LEGO Ninjago and LEGO Nexo Knights sets are on sale. You can find them all under the Sales & Deals section of the Online LEGO Shop.

So what do you think? Are you planning to take advantage of the May the 4th promotion, or perhaps pick up something later in the month? Feel free to share and discuss in the comment section below! 😉

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More Amazing LEGO Friends Custom Figures

by Thita (admin) on May 31, 2016

in LEGO Customization

When LEGO Friends was first released back in 2012 there was a lot of curiosity – and even controversy – surrounding this new line of sets developed for girls. Since then LEGO Friends has become one of the most successful and popular themes, along with LEGO Disney Princess and LEGO Elves. All three of these series use LEGO Friends style mini-dolls instead of standard LEGO minifigures – another cause for controversy.

Some LEGO fans immediately started experimenting with the new type of figures to see their potential. In a previous article, we discussed some of the customizations (see LEGO Friends Undergo Plastic Surgery…). I haven’t seen such drastic customization efforts since that time, and LEGO Friends figures have been pretty much accepted as they are – especially since the introduction of more male characters. However, there are still LEGO fans who alter the mini-dolls by painting and custom accessories. Today I thought to show you some of my favorite altered LEGO Friends mini-dolls.

The LEGO Friends Star Wars figures above were hand-painted by Melan-E. I think Rey, Finn, and the Rebel Pilot look particularly fantastic. Old Han Solo also looks good. The only figure that’s a little odd is the First Order stormtrooper, but I think the big helmet just makes it more funny.

LEGO Friends Custom Figures by Tyler Thomson & Victor Hernandez

Tyler Thompson shares that he really likes the LEGO Friends mini-dolls and is planning to make a whole series of Friends of the Apocalypse. The figure on the right is his first attempt. GI Julie on the left is by Victor Fernandez who also got inspired to customize LEGO Friends characters.

LEGo Friends Custom Figures by Larry Lars

This pair of heavily armored figures by Larry Lars are actually fully brick-built, except for using LEGO Friends headpieces. LEGO Friends characters look really good with LEGO Exo-Force hair elements, so if you have some in your collection try out this combination.

LEGO Friends Custom Figures by AFK My Homework

LEGO fan AFK My Homework created these two fantasy LEGO Friends figures (the left one inspired by Mandalorians). Besides the custom paint job, they also come with custom accessories.

LEGO Friends Custom Figures by .SilentMode

Here you can see LEGO Friends characters Andrea, Olivia, Emma, and Mia as Ghostbusters. Simple, but very nice paint application by .SilentMode. Unfortunately, they don’t have ghostbusting backpacks because their hair is in the way – but that’s a problem girls often have.

LEGO Friends Custom Figures by Mark Stafford

The pilots pictured above are by my favorite LEGO designer, Mark Stafford. He even wrote a little back story for the two blue pilots: The mutant community of Heartlake City sits in the middle of a massive wasteland of nuclear devastation. Patrolling its borders are many heavily armed vehicles. The Dolpinex was built to patrol Heart Lake itself. Full of underwater caves and tunnels the Lake is often invaded by monstrous creatures who eat the picnicking citizens on the lakeside. Protecting the civilian families who live in idyllic Heartlake City from this harsh world and its dangers, is the destiny of all citizens who must complete a five-year service period or leave forever. Zanta and Mike both want to be Marine Biologists, if they survive their mandatory service, their experience will be invaluable to Heartlake Aquarium. The recklessness of men in combat situations has led to a high death rate amongst them and has led to population distortion with almost nine women to every man. That might make it seem like a good place to live, but death is around every corner in Heartlake City…” The Ultra Violet Pilot on the right doesn’t come with a story, but she still looks fabulous.

LEGO Friends Custom FIgures by tikitikitempo & Fat Tony

The LEGO Friends Wonder Woman by tikitikitempo on the left, and Stephanie in a Supergirl outfit on the right by Fat Tony both look really sweet with nice paint applications.

LEGO Friends Custom Figures by M.R. Yoder

No discussion on custom LEGO Friends characters would be complete without mentioning the work of M.R. Yoder, who was one of the first to customize LEGO Friends figures and created a whole series titled LEGO Friends in Space. His beautiful steady-handed paint job inspired many other LEGO Friends customizers.

So what do you think? How do you like these custom LEGO Friends characters? Do you have a favorite? What other styles or themes would you like to see LEGO customizers explore with the mini-dolls? Have you ever customized your own LEGO Friends figures? Feel free to share in the comment section below!

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