We normally don’t talk about LEGO gift items, except around the year-end holidays, however LEGO just released something that is too good not to talk about: human sized LEGO mugs! If you have been around LEGO long enough, you know how iconic mugs are in LEGO sets. The minifig-size LEGO mug was first introduced in 1979 and since then have appeared in hundreds of sets in many colors. It is pretty much a staple item in all LEGO City sets. Minifigs seems to have a serious coffee addiction, especially the LEGO police chief who is practically inseparable from his red coffee mug. Or maybe it is hot chocolate? Or tea? Or soy-milk? The point is that mugs have been around just as long as minifigs, and they are practically inseparable. 🙂
I’m really surprised that it took this long to get a human version of the iconic LEGO mug. LEGO have been releasing various cups, mugs and other kitchen accessories, but never one with the shape and style of the minifigure mug. But now we can finally join our minifigs in their coffee addiction!
The new human-size LEGO mug is more than 10 times larger than the ones you find in your LEGO sets and perfect for when you need to take a break from building. They measure over 5” (13cm) high, 3” (10cm) wide with handle, and 3” (8cm) in diameter. And if you get more than one mug, you can stack them to save storage space. The mugs are currently available in blue and translucent purple at the Online LEGO Shop, and I have also heard that there is also a red version at official LEGO stores. They are made of ABS plastic and are rated safe for 95 Celsius or 203 Fahrenheit. They are also microwave and dishwasher safe. You can get them under the home accessories section of the Online LEGO Shop.
Another new item in the home accessories section that is worth mentioning is the #40154 LEGO Pencil Pot. LEGO regularly releases brick-built pencil-holders and other desk accessories, and this is their latest version. It’s a nice little house that features a removable roof, 2 minifigs, and 3 rooms for storing your pencils, pens, rulers, erasers, etc. It makes a nice little gift item for both kids and adults. You can find it under the home accessories section of the Online LEGO Shop.
And there is one more item I wanted to show you; the LEGO Notebook with Studs. This is not the first LEGO notebook or journal with some studs for a building surface, however what is particularly unique about this notebook is the included 1×1 letter tiles in assorted colors! These letters tiles only appeared in black previously and they are a highly sought-after item – great for adding signs, names, etc. to your LEGO creations. I’m very happy to see that the tiles are now finally available in some other colors! The 6×24 stud green baseplate and the 2×2 tile with the LEGO logo (for the clasp) are also unique to this notebook. I also really like the cover. The notebook is hardcover with lined pages, and there is a minifig outline at the bottom corner of each page. If you want to check it out, it is available under the home accessories section of the Online LEGO Shop.
So what do you think? How do you like the LEGO mugs? Are you planning to get one for yourself so you can join your minifigs in their world? Or are you planning to get one as a gift to someone? And what do you think of the pencil-holder and notebook? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comment section below! 😉
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Let’s talk LEGO Pirates today! The new 2015 LEGO Pirates sets were just released a few days ago, to the great excitement of pirate fans! The sets are quite modest in both price and size, and the good thing about this is that they should fit pretty much any LEGO fan’s budget and play/display-space. They also come with nice details and updated minifigures from the last LEGO Pirates release in 2009. While we talked about all of the new sets previously (see links at the end of this post), today we will take a closer look at them through the video-reviews by JANGBRiCKS, so you can see all the details and play-features. Also, as a nice surprise, LEGO added another set to the new LEGO Pirates line in form of a chess game! 🙂
➡ #70410 LEGO PIRATES SOLDIERS OUTPOST:Check out the dumbstruck pirate drifting by the Soldiers Outpost! Shiver me timbers! A cunning pirate is enjoying his latest catch aboard his raft when a giant octopus decides to join him for dinner… “Aargh!” After taking refuge in the crow’s nest he drifts by a military outpost and two very surprised Bluecoat Soldiers… “Hide the treasure!” Man the powerful spring-loaded cannon, sink the pirate’s raft and put the sea dog behind bars! But keep an eye out for the pesky crab that loves to steal jewels! Enjoy fun, swashbuckling adventures with the LEGO Pirates Soldiers Outpost! Combine with the #70412 LEGO Pirates Soldiers Fort for an even bigger pirate adventure! Includes 3 minifigures with assorted weapons and accessories: 2 Bluecoat Soldiers and a pirate. 164 pieces. Price: $19.99 – BUY HERE
This is one of the smaller, but still substantial enough sets in the new LEGO Pirates line. The small raft is quite nice, and you also get an octopus, a small outpost with a spring-loaded cannon and three minifigs – all the essential elements for some pirate fun! The color-scheme of white with the new masonry-bricks in dark red is especially striking, and one of my favorite features of the new LEGO Pirate sets. One thing that is sorely missing from this set, as well as all the other ones in this new line, is the monkey. A puzzling omission as the monkey (and parrot) were always iconic parts of LEGO Pirates sets. Watch the full video-review below for more details:
➡ #70412 LEGO PIRATES SOLDIERS FORT:Join the swashbuckling action at the Soldiers Fort! Kaboom! A cunning pirate has carried out a daring raid on the soldiers’ fort, rescuing his pesky mate and stealing the treasure. But the Bluecoat Soldier has manned the cannon and the Bluecoat Governor and his daughter are fighting back. Help foil the pirates’ escape, winch up the booty from their rowboat and open fire. When you’ve sunk the boat, capture the soggy pirates and put them back in prison where they belong! Join the excitement with the awesome LEGO Pirates Soldiers Fort, featuring a prison cell with breakout function. Combine with the #70410 LEGO Pirates Soldiers Outpost for an even bigger pirate adventure! Includes 5 minifigures with assorted weapons and accessories: Bluecoat Governor, Governor’s daughter, Bluecoat Soldier and 2 pirates. 234 pieces. Price: $29.99 – BUY HERE
This is one of the largest sets in the new LEGO Pirates line, and as you can see it is still quite modest with a low price. However it can be combined together with the previous set for a larger layout. In my opinion this is a good strategy for LEGO in general; rather than offering one $50 set that people may or may not want to get, offer two smaller ones that are nice sets in their own right, and can also be combined. Here we get the same white and dark-red colors that look is nice, and I also really like those lime-green leaves – just make the color-scheme even nicer. Also, we get another spring-loaded cannon here, and they are always fun. The only thing that looks weird is the addition of that new stud-shooters. They look way too futuristic and out of place, but I understand that LEGO just wanted to add more play-features. The minifigs in this set are particularly nice with an excellent variety and gorgeous printing. But no monkey or parrot in this set either. Watch the full video-review below for more details:
➡ #70413 LEGO PIRATES THE BRICK BOUNTY:Battle on the high seas with The Brick Bounty! Hoist the Jolly Roger and set sail! The pesky pirates are heading for the high seas aboard their mighty galleon, with a chest full of booty stashed in the hold. But the Bluecoat Soldiers have caught up with them in their rowboat and are ready for action! Help the Bluecoat Soldiers commandeer the vessel and recover the stolen treasure. Launch a fierce broadside attack and board the ship. Then draw your weapons and defeat the scurvy pirates. When you’re done, put the rogues behind bars and lock them up for good! The awesome LEGO Pirates Brick Bounty features 2 tall masts with huge sails, rigging and crow’s nests, Jolly Roger, working winch with anchor, cannons, walk-the-plank function and a saw-nosed shark. Includes a skeleton and 7 minifigures with assorted weapons and accessories: a pirate captain, pirate first mate, pirate cabin boy, pirate cook, Bluecoat Admiral, Bluecoat Sergeant and a Bluecoat Soldier. 745 pieces. Price: $99.99 – BUY HERE
This is the set that LEGO Pirates fans have looked forward to the most. It has all the proper pirate-ship features like the two masts with clip-on sails, rigging, crow’s nests, lanterns, anchor, etc. And three spring-loaded cannons. (So many cannons in this series! There is at least one in every set!). On the other hand, this ship is quite conservative and looks pretty much the same as the previously released #6243 LEGO Pirates Brickbeard’s Bounty. If you don’t have that set and would like to start your own pirate ship fleet, The Brick Bounty is a good way to get into the hobby. It is a solid and good looking ship. However I hope that we will get more impressive ships as well in the future. Watch the full video-review below for more details:
There are a couple of other sets in the new LEGO Pirates line, the #70409 LEGO Pirates Shipwreck Defense for $12.99 and the #70411 LEGO Pirates Treasure Island. This second set is particularly interesting as it includes the new type of crocodile. We have talked about both sets before so I won’t go into details, but there is one set I would like to mention as it is a new surprise addition to the line we didn’t know about before; the #40158 LEGO Pirates Chess Set. It features pirates on one side and bluecoats on the other, on a beach-themed, somewhat elevated chess-board. There are a total of 20 minifigures included, so this is a good way to build up your armies, and of course play chess too! 🙄
So what do you think? How do you like the new LEGO Pirates line? Are you planning to get some of the sets, or get the entire collection? Which is your favorite set in this series? Feel free to share your thoughts and discuss in the comment section below! 😉
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