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LEGO Ideas: Clash of Clans

by Thita (admin) on December 15, 2014

It was over a year ago the last time I had an article published here, so I thought it was time to write again. A lot has happened to me in this past year, including moving from the US to Uganda, Africa with my parents. I carefully packed my most favorite minifigures for the trip in one of our billion suitcases, but unfortunately they were removed without my knowledge to fit in something else. So here I am, LEGO-less in a new country…

I have always been very organized with my LEGO sets; keeping them together like the Man Upstairs in The LEGO Movie. Which also meant that I didn’t really played with them as much. But I always loved minifigures and like to have them around. They are interesting and unique little people, especially some of the more recent ones, like Samukai from LEGO Ninjago, and the new characters from the LEGO The Hobbit sets. Would love to own Thorin, Bilbo, Smaug, and the rest! 🙂

Since I don’t have access to either my LEGO sets or LEGO minifigs, I have been playing Clash of Clans. Clash of Clans is a iOS and Android app where you build and defend your own clan base while attacking other players bases. If you have a smartphone or tablet you have probably seen that COC (Clash of Clans) is one of the top rated games. Some people can get a little too carried away and start spending hundreds of dollars for in-game accessories. I haven’t spent anything until just last week when they were donating all $5 purchases to Product Red (an organization that helps eliminating HIV/AIDS in Africa). I bought a pack of gems for the game, as it was for charity. 😀

As I have been really liking the game, I recently did a search on LEGO Clash of Clans to see if anybody built anything related to the game out of LEGO. Sure enough, there is someone who posted a LEGO COC project on LEGO Ideas. The creator of the idea goes by the name killarkai, and he makes some good points about why he thinks Clash of Clans would make a great LEGO set. This includes the immense popularity of the game: even two years after its original release it is still a chart-topping game with millions of people playing every day. In addition, the game is very simple to play and is popular with all skill levels, genders and age groups, including kids – the all-important demographic for LEGO.

Killarkai’s idea is a starter LEGO Clash of Clans set, comprising the most iconic building and units from the game. He also envisions LEGO creating a range of expansion sets with dark elixir drills, the barbarian king, dragons, hog riders, etc. People could buy different sets and recreate their own arrangement of the village. The starter set would include the Town Hall, Army Camp, Archer Tower, Cannon, Gold Storage, and Elixir Storage. Minifigures included are the Barbarian, Archer, Goblin and Wall Breaker. Items inside the Town Hall would include trophies, a painting of a P.E.K.K.A (the troops are studying whether it is a knight, a samurai or a robot), a map to plan out the next raid, barrel of elixir, chest of gold, and some weapons.

I think this is a very interesting and creative idea for a future LEGO set. As I said, the game is very popular, even amongst people I know. My uncle is a firefighter and both him and his co-workers play, and they are all in my clan. And when I first arrived in Uganda I was walking to class with some other American kids (yes, I’m not the only one!) and one of the first things they asked me was, “Do you play Clash of Clans?” – true story. 🙄

The LEGO Clash of Clans project still needs a lot of votes to reach the minimum of 10,000 that is needed for LEGO to consider making it into an official LEGO set. If you play Clash of Clans, and you think it would be great to have a LEGO Clash of Clans set, you can visit the following link to vote for it: VOTE FOR LEGO CLASH OF CLANS PROJECT. You can also check out the currently available LEGO Ideas sets designed by the LEGO fan community at the Online LEGO Shop.

So what do you think? How do you like the idea of a LEGO Clash of Clans set? Do you play the game? If you would like to join my clan in the game, it is Route 43. I’m a leader of 40+ people (including some I don’t even know). I would love you to come by and join us! And if you would like hear about my adventures in this new country, or you feel sorry for me and want to send me some minifigure friends, just comment below! 😉

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LEGO Double VIP Points – one day only!

by Thita (admin) on December 14, 2014

in LEGO Sales & Deals

As a pleasant and unexpected surprise, LEGO decided to bring back Double VIP Points one more time before the end of the year, but only for one day! This offer is valid only for today until 11:59 PM Eastern Standard Time. You can earn Double VIP Points both at official LEGO stores and the Online LEGO Shop. If you have been waiting until the last minute with your Christmas shopping, this is your last chance to pick up some awesome gifts, have them arrive for Christmas, and also earn Double VIP Points. I guess those who hesitate don’t always loose. At least not with LEGO. 🙂

And the good news doesn’t stop there. The #21110 LEGO Ideas Research Institute is now back in stock! This set has been out of stock for months, which caused great disappointment with those who supported the project on LEGO Ideas and would have liked to get a copy, as well as parents who wanted to get it for their children for the holidays. There is a note at the online listing of this set: “The Research Institute is available now online with limited quantities, so be sure to order as soon as possible. It is coming soon to LEGO Brand retail locations and is expected to be available within two weeks.” To be fair to all customer who have been looking for this set, there is a limit of one copy per order or household. I would suggest that you don’t hesitate and get this set as soon as possible at the Online LEGO Shop.

Also, remember that several of sets scheduled for release January 2015 in the LEGO Creator, LEGO City and LEGO Technic categories, have been listed early and are now available. We have talked about these sets in detail here: First Wave of 2015 LEGO Sets Now Available! You can find them all under the What’s New tab at the Online LEGO Shop.

And of course the best way to take advantage of the Double VIP Points period is for large exclusive sets that are only available through LEGO, and never or almost never go on sale. With Double VIP Points you basically get 10% off the price in the form of points that you can redeem during a future purchase. You can find the large exclusive sets under the Hard to Find Items and Exclusives section of the Online LEGO Shop.

And to give you even more good news, LEGO just put a number of sets on sale, including LEGO Star Wars, LEGO Ninjago, LEGO Technic, LEGO Super Heroes, and more. Most of the items on sale are 20% off. You can find them all at the Sales and Deals section of the Online LEGO Shop.

Also, don’t forget that you get free shipping with orders over $75, and you are still under the deadline to have your order arrive before Christmas with no additional shipping fees. If you have a LEGO store near you and plan to stop by today, make sure you mention you are a LEGO VIP member when you are checking out to take advantage of the Double VIP Points special. If you are shopping online sign in with your LEGO VIP account when you visit the Online LEGO Shop.

So what do you think? How do you like this super-duper one day special? Are you planning to take advantage of it? And what about the LEGO Ideas Research Institute? Have you gotten one already? Or are you getting one today? Feel free to share and discuss in the comment section below! 😉

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