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2015 LEGO sets news & rumors…

by Thita (admin) on September 4, 2014

If you visit LEGO forums like Brickset or EuroBricks, you have probably seen all the rumors circulating about the 2015 LEGO sets. I’m not a fan of posting rumors that are not substantiated at least in some way, however several of our readers requested that I at least make a reference to them so we can discuss all the rumored sets in one place. So here you go. 🙂

I have put together the following list of the 2015 LEGO sets that has been reported so far. Although some of the sources seems legitimate (like retailers posting pictures too early), please take this information with a grain (maybe even a full teaspoon) of salt. Through the years I have seen lists like this many times, even with set numbers and all, that never materialized. So again, the following list is for discussion, don’t take it that it is written in stone. Also, please note that the set names are sometimes translated from other languages, so they may not be exactly right, but we at least get an idea of what they are about.

➡ 2015 LEGO ARCHITECTURE SETS: There are two sets mentioned in this theme, the #21022 LEGO Architecture Lincoln Memorial, and the #21023 LEGO Architecture Flatiron Building (originally called the Fuller Building located in New York City). LEGO Architecture is a nice theme to collect and display both at home and in the office. You can check out the current selection of LEGO Architecture sets at the Online LEGO Shop.

➡ 2015 LEGO BIONICLE SETS: We have discussed before the return of LEGO BIONICLE (see: The Return of LEGO BIONICLE in 2015!), and I believer this news is pretty solid at this point. I know that fans of the theme are jumping with joy!

#70778 LEGO BIONICLE Guardian of Jungle
#70779 LEGO BIONICLE Guardian of Stone
#70780 LEGO BIONICLE Guardian of Water
#70781 LEGO BIONICLE Guardian of Earth
#70782 LEGO BIONICLE Guardian of Ice
#70783 LEGO BIONICLE Guardian of Fire
#70784 LEGO BIONICLE Lewa Master of Jungle
#70785 LEGO BIONICLE Pohatu Master of Stone
#70786 LEGO BIONICLE Gali Master of Water
#70787 LEGO BIONICLE Tahu Master of Fire
#70788 LEGO BIONICLE Kopaka Master of Ice
#70789 LEGO BIONICLE Onua Master of Earth
#70790 LEGO BIONICLE Lord of Skull Spiders

➡ 2015 LEGO COLLECTIBLE MINIFIGURES: Of course there is going to be a Series 13 of the LEGO Collectible Minifigures (#71008), but even more interesting is that there is a rumored second wave of The Simpsons Collectible Minifigs (#71009). No further details are available at this point.

➡ 2015 LEGO CITY SETS: As you know, LEGO City is a perennial LEGO theme that never goes away and always offers a good number and variety of sets based on vehicles, police and firefighters, and a few other odds and ends to populate your LEGO City. Looks like next year is no different, but this time the police vs. badguys story goes to the swamps! The rest of the theme looks pretty usual. One sub-theme of LEGO City that really stood out in recent years is the currently available LEGO City Arctic series – while some people feel that LEGO City is a little bland, LEGO City Arctic is a real hit with a nice color-scheme, great vehicles, and those cute huskies! If you don’t have them already, you can check them out at the Online LEGO Shop.

#60065 LEGO City ATV Patrol
#60066 LEGO City Swamp Police Starter set
#60067 LEGO City Helicopter Pursuit
#60068 LEGO City Crooks Hideout
#60069 LEGO City Swamp Police Station
#60071 LEGO City Police Hovercraft
#60072 LEGO City Demolition Starter Kit
#60073 LEGO City Construction Truck
#60074 LEGO City Bulldozer
#60075 LEGO City Excavator & Truck
#60076 LEGO City Demolition Site
#60081 LEGO City Pickup Tow Truck
#60082 LEGO City Dune Buggy Trailer
#60083 LEGO City Snowplow Truck
#60084 LEGO City Racing Bike Transporter
#60085 LEGO City 4×4 with Powerboat
#60088 LEGO City Fire Starter Kit

➡ 2015 LEGO CREATOR SETS: Another perennial LEGO theme, LEGO Creator is the closest to the old-style LEGO sets with mostly basic LEGO elements and alternate building instructions for most sets. I think the most interesting one is the LEGO Creator Toy & Grocery Shop. It seems to fit with the #31026 LEGO Creator Bike Shop & Cafe that has been very well received and is currently available at the Online LEGO Shop. It would be nice to have this sub-theme within LEGO Creator continue – the buildings are basically smaller alternatives to the LEGO Modular Buildings line.

#31027 LEGO Creator Blue Racer
#31028 LEGO Creator Sea Plane
#31029 LEGO Creator Cargo Helicopter
#31030 LEGO Creator Red Go-Kart
#31031 LEGO Rainforest Animals
#31032 LEGO Red Creatures
#31033 LEGO Creator Vehicle Transporter
#31034 LEGO Creator Future Flyer
#31035 LEGO Creator Beach Hut
#31036 LEGO Creator Toy & Grocery Shop

➡ 2015 LEGO DC SUPER HEROES SETS: I’m not a big Super Heroes fan, so can’t really comment on these, but you are welcome to share your thoughts and discuss what you think of them.

#76025 LEGO Super Heroes Green Lantern vs. Sinestro
#76026 LEGO Super Heroes Gorilla Grodd Goes Bananas
#76027 LEGO Super Heroes Black Manta Deep Sea Strike
#76028 LEGO Super Heroes Darkseid Invasion
#76040 LEGO Super Heroes Brainiac Attack

➡ 2015 LEGO DISNEY PRINCESS SETS: Now these I like! I’m a big fan of the first wave of LEGO Disney Princess sets that are currently available at the Online LEGO Shop, and I’ looking forward to these as well, especially Elsa’s Glittering Ice Palace. I guess this also seals the faith of the LEGO Ideas Ice Palace project we talked about the other day here.

#41060 LEGO Disney Princess Aurora’s Bedroom
#41061 LEGO Disney Princess Jasmine’s Exotic Adventure
#41062 LEGO Disney Princess Elsa’s Glittering Ice Palace
#41063 LEGO Disney Princess Ariel’s Undersea Castle

➡ 2015 LEGO ELVES SETS: This is another theme that sounds very interesting, although the actual name is yet unknown. According to what I have read in various LEGO forums, this is going to be a theme with LEGO Friends-style mini-dolls, and targeting girls. Judging from the preliminary prices I have seen, most of the sets are going to be quite substantial.

#41071 LEGO Elves Aria’s Creative Workshop
#41072 LEGO Elves Naida’s Spa Secret
#41073 LEGO Elves Naida’s Adventure Ship
#41074 LEGO Elves Azari & The Magic Bakery
#41075 LEGO Elves Treetop Hideaway
#41076 LEGO Elves Farran & The Crystal Hollow

➡ 2015 LEGO FRIENDS SETS: Friends have been a huge hit for LEGO, despite naysayers. Girls love them because LEGO finally figured out what they want, and adults like them too because of the great variety of accessories, beautiful colors, and cute animals. Notice the pizzeria, another family house (the largest set in this series), a lighthouse and a hot air balloon! And you can also check out the current selection at the Online LEGO Shop.

#41085 LEGO Friends Animal Care Clinic
#41086 LEGO Friends Mobile Pet Care
#41087 LEGO Friends Rabbit Mother with Babies
#41088 LEGO Friends Puppy Training
#41089 LEGO Friends Foal Care Stable
#41090 LEGO Friends Olivia’s Garden Pool
#41091 LEGO Friends Mia’s Sports Car
#41092 LEGO Friends Stephanie’s Pizzeria
#41093 LEGO Friends Heartlake Hair Salon
#41094 LEGO Friends Heartlake Lighthouse
#41095 LEGO Friends Emma’s Family House
#41097 LEGO Friends Heartlake Hot Air Balloon
#41162 LEGO Friends Animals Series 6

➡ 2015 LEGO JUNIORS SETS: I actually really like the LEGO Juniors line, mostly because of the beautiful printed parts and some of the specialty elements. You can read our previous discussion on the topic here: LEGO Juniors – No Stickers, Pretty Prints!

LEGO Juniors Beach Trip
LEGO Juniors Pirate Treasure Hunt
LEGO Juniors Garbage Truck
LEGO Juniors Fire Suitcase
LEGO Juniors Supermarket Suitcase

➡ 2015 LEGO JURASSIC WORLD SETS: This is a brand new theme coming and something LEGO fans are very excited about. The dinos are going to be back! There are five rumored sets within the theme, but no details as of yet. I’m really curious to see how these look like! 😀

➡ 2015 LEGO LEGENDS OF CHIMA SETS: This is another theme that is going really well for LEGO. Especially the last wave with a major extension of ice and fire tribes as well as more animal species was excellent, and the 2015 list seems to indicate another boost for them. You can check out the current selection at the Online LEGO Shop.

#70220 LEGO Legends of Chima Strainor’s Saber Cycle
#70221 LEGO Legends of Chima Flinx’s Ultimate Phoenix
#70222 LEGO Legends of Chima Tormak’s Shadow Blazer
#70223 LEGO Legends of Chima Icebite’s Claw Driller
#70224 LEGO Legends of Chima Tiger’s Mobile Command
#70225 LEGO Legends of Chima Crocodile Tribe Pack
#70226 LEGO Legends of Chima Ice Bear Tribe Pack
#70227 LEGO Legends of Chima Saber-tooth Tiger Tribe Pack
#70229 LEGO Legends of Chima Lion Tribe Pack

➡ 2015 LEGO MARVEL SUPER HEROES SETS: Not much concrete information on these, except that that there are six sets and they are coming. We can discuss these later in the comment section below when more news becomes available.

➡ 2015 THE LEGO MOVIE SETS: We just recently discussed that The LEGO Movie sets will continue (see: The LEGO Movie – More Sets in 2015!), so it is nice to see an actual list. I’m a big fan of The LEGO Movie sets and can’t wait to see pictures of these. In the meantime you can check out the current selection at the Online LEGO Shop.

#70817 The LEGO Movie Batman & Super-Angry Kitty
#70818 The LEGO Movie Double-Decker Couch
#70819 The LEGO Movie Bad Cop’s Police Car

➡ 2015 LEGO NINJAGO SETS: Look like there is another big push for LEGO Ninjago. They are probably trying to fill the gap between now until the LEGO Ninjago movie comes out in 2016. Oh, and the Anacondrai are back!

#70745 LEGO Ninjago Anacondrai Crusher
#70746 LEGO Ninjago Anacondrai Copter Attack
#70747 LEGO Ninjago Cole’s Rock Crusher
#70748 LEGO Ninjago Titanium Dragon
#70749 LEGO Ninjago Temple of Anacondrai
#70750 LEGO Ninjago Mobile Ninja Base
#70752 LEGO Ninjago Jungle Trap
#70753 LEGO Ninjago Lava Falls
#70754 LEGO Ninjago Jay’s Electro-Mech
#70755 LEGO Ninjago Lloyd’s Jungle Raider

➡ 2015 LEGO PIRATES SETS: Another new, or more accurately, resurrected LEGO theme! Lots of excitement for these amongst LEGO Pirate fans! (We have discussed this upcoming theme before here: LEGO Pirate Ship The Brick Bounty Coming). Of course the biggest draw of this line is going to be the pirate ship, but the fort and outpost also sounds interesting.

LEGO Pirates Shipwreck Defense
LEGO Pirates Soldiers’ Outpost
LEGO Pirates Treasure Island
LEGO Pirates Soldiers’ Fort
LEGO Pirates The Brick Bounty

➡ 2015 LEGO STAR WARS SETS: There are a lot of rehashes in the LEGO Star Wars line, which is probably going to be the case until the new movies come out. Minifigs and building techniques have been vastly improving though, so I don’t mind to see some remakes, but others are getting a bit tiresome. Below is the list of the upcoming sets, and you can also check out the current selection at the Online LEGO Shop.

#75072 LEGO Star Wars MicroFighters ARC-170 Starfighter
#75073 LEGO Star Wars MicroFighters Vulture Droid
#75074 LEGO Star Wars MicroFighters Snowspeeder
#75075 LEGO Star MicroFighters Wars AT-AT
#75076 LEGO Star Wars MicroFighters Republic Gunship
#75077 LEGO Star Wars MicroFighters Homing Spider Droid
#75078 LEGO Star Wars Imperial Troop Transport
#75079 LEGO Star Wars Shadow Troopers
#75080 LEGO Star Wars AAT
#75081 LEGO Star Wars T-16 Skyhopper
#75082 LEGO Star Wars TIE Advanced Prototype
#75083 LEGO Star Wars AT-DP
#75084 LEGO Star Wars Wookie Gunship
#75085 LEGO Star Wars Hailfire Droid
#75087 LEGO Star Wars Anakin’s Custom Jedi Starfighter
#75089 LEGO Star Wars Geonosis Troopers
#75090 LEGO Star Wars Ezra’s Speeder Bike

➡ 2015 LEGO SUPERCARS: I assume these sets are in continuation of LEGO’s relationship with Ferrari and Shell, and similar to the previous releases in the same line.

#75899 LEGO Supercars LaFerrari
#75908 LEGO Supercars 458 Italia GT2
#75909 LEGO Supercars McLaren P1
#75910 LEGO Supercars Porsche 918 Spyder
#75911 LEGO Supercars McLaren Mercedes Pitstop
#75912 LEGO Supercars Porsche 911 GT Finish
#75913 LEGO Supercars F14 & Scuderia Ferrari

➡ LEGO TECHNIC SETS: Technic is another staple theme for LEGO, characterized by advanced building techniques, and very sturdy vehicles with accurate functions. Many come with alternate instructions and even motorized. Below is the list of the upcoming sets, and you can also check out my review on some of the most recent releases here: LEGO Technic 2014 Highlights & More! and the current full selection at the Online LEGO Shop.

#42032 LEGO Technic Compact Track Loader
#42033 LEGO Technic Rocket Car
#42034 LEGO Technic Quad Bike
#42035 LEGO Technic Dump Truck
#42036 LEGO Technic Street Motorcycle
#42037 LEGO Technic Formula Off-Roader
#42038 LEGO Technic Arctic Tracked Vehicle
#42039 LEGO Technic Long-Distance Race Car

➡ 2015 LEGO ULTRA AGENTS SETS: Ultra Agents is a really exciting spy/hacker/agents theme, and I’m glad to see a second wave coming. I highly recommend that you check out the currently available first wave at the Online LEGO Shop. LEGO Ultra Agents comes with a great story, excellent sets. Also they are non-licensed, meaning this is LEGO’s very own theme. I always liked non-licensed sets better because LEGO doesn’t have to conform to someone else’s idea and design, therefore the sets really showcase LEGO at its best!

#70166 LEGO Ultra Agents Spyclops Infiltration
#70167 LEGO Ultra Agents Hidden Gold Robbery
#70168 LEGO Ultra Agents Drillex Diamond Theft
#70169 LEGO Ultra Agents Secret Agents Secret Use
#70170 LEGO Ultra Agents UltraCopter vs. AntiMatter

Phew, that’s a long list! Again, I will repeat what I said at the beginning; take this all with a grain of salt. However you are welcome to share your thoughts on these upcoming sets even though they are not officially announced yet. Also, if you find any updates you can post them in the comment section below, so we can all keep track of developments. So what do you think of all of this? 😉

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The LEGO Inside Tour – introduction

by Thita (admin) on September 3, 2014

in Community News

(Written by Ernest)

As a die-hard LEGO fan, what is your ultimate wish within the LEGO hobby? Owning a very rare and limited edition LEGO set? Meeting LEGO Model Designers, or even the company’s CEO? Taking a tour of the LEGO factory where all the LEGO bricks are made? You might think that these dreams are impossible to achieve. But… what if I told you that the LEGO Inside Tour can grant you all these wishes at once? Interested? Read on! 🙂

The LEGO Inside Tour is a 4-day event in Billund, Denmark, specifically designed for LEGO fans to get to know their favorite company more intimately. Here is some information directly from the LEGO Inside Tour website: “The LEGO Inside Tour is a unique LEGO experience, which is often referred to as a ‘once in a lifetime experience’ by past participants. As a participant you are invited inside Ole Kirk Christiansen’s original house with the exciting exhibition of LEGO sets and models that can be dated all the way back to 1932. You will meet the LEGO Designers who are ready to meet you; they will introduce you to their daily work at the LEGO Group and provide you with a building experience unlike anything else. Experienced employees will guide you around the LEGO factories in Billund and specially designated employees will introduce you to their areas and any current projects. You will gain an insight into the unique culture and strong values that characterize the company. The LEGO Inside Tour also goes past the LEGO staff shop. The LEGO Inside Tour Award Show is held on Thursday afternoon, featuring the red carpet and highly-sought after prizes, and you are naturally the guest of honor. On the last day there is a guided tour behind the scenes at the LEGOLAND Park followed by a closing ceremony, at which you will received a unique gift produced in close cooperation with Kjeld Kirk Kristiansen especially for this year’s LEGO Inside Tour participants.” Here is a short video about the event:

It is interesting to note that a lot of LEGO fans never even heard of the LEGO Inside Tour, so it is kind of like an open secret. Even though few people know about the event, it has actually been around for a decade, with the 2014 LEGO Inside Tour marking its 10th anniversary. Since information about the 2015 LEGO Inside Tour schedule is going to be published in the middle of this month, now this is the best time to bring it to your attention and talk about it. Below is the schedule of a typical LEGO Inside Tour:

Day 1: Arrive at Billund, Denmark
Day 2: Meet the LEGO Senior Staff, visit the LEGO Idea House (LEGO Headquarters), and participate in the LEGO Building Competition
Day 3: Visit the LEGO factory, go shopping in the LEGO Staff Shop, meet the LEGO Model Designers, announcement of the winners of the LEGO Building Competition
Day 4: Join the LEGOLAND Billund Backstage Guide Tour, go to the Master Builder Workshop

Next, lets discuss some of the best features of the LEGO Inside Tour, starting with getting an exclusive LEGO set, which actually happens on the last day, but is one of the highlights of the event. This set is made in very limited quantities, is quite substantial (usually 500 pieces or more), only available to participants of the event, and is something related to LEGO’s history. The box of the set is also unique with each of them individually numbered, and at the box there is a photo of your tour-group (see photo here). This makes the set very memorable to the participants. In fact, these are some of those sets you will hardly ever find on the secondary market, as most people would never part with them. The guys from the BrickShow were lucky enough to get their hands on the LEGO Inside Tour Exclusive 2014 Edition, which is the #4000014 LEGOLAND Train (photo via Brickset.com), based on the train at the LEGOLAND Park in Billund, Denmark. If you are interested, you can watch the review video here.

And below is the LEGO Inside Tour Exclusive 2013 Edition, which is the #4000008 LEGO Villy Thomsen Truck (photo via Brickset.com). And you can see some of the previous years’ here: #4000012 LEGO Piper Plane (2012), #4000001 LEGO Moulding Machines (2011), #4000007 LEGO Ole Kirk’s House (2009) – you can sometimes find this set on eBay, here is the link for current listings: LEGO OLE KIRK’S HOUSE ON EBAY

Another highlight of the tour is meeting the LEGO Designers, and even the CEO of the company. They share with participants of the tour about their daily work, and their personal experiences and insights. LEGO staff members also give out their “business cards”, which are minifigs with their names printed on the torsos – also very unique items that are hard to find (photo below by Eric Lumsden).

Then there are the tours… you might have heard about the Ole Kirks House (photo below by bluemoose), but visiting the place where the LEGO legend begins is a whole other matter. In the LEGO Inside Tour participants have a chance to explore Ole Kirks House and hear more about LEGO’s history and learn about the culture and values which makes LEGO one of the top toy brands in the globe. There is also a trip to the headquarters of the company (called the Idea House), and to the LEGO History Museum which showcases the collection of almost all products ever made – including those wooden toys manufactured by LEGO dating back as far as 1932. And one of the most memorable events is visiting the LEGO factory, where participants can see the fully-automated process of LEGO brick-making.

On the second day of the LEGO Inside Tour there is a LEGO building competition where each and every tour member can hand in their own LEGO models. Sometimes due to the tight schedule people have to build their models overnight, but I think it’s totally worth to enter. Participants have access to a tremendous amount of LEGO elements, and it is definitely a blast to see other contestants’ models. The competition is judged by actual LEGO Model Designers. An exquisite brick-built trophy is awarded to the winning contestant. (Photo below: Inside the LEGO Idea House by Mauricio Vives)

Then there is also the LEGOLAND Billund Backstage Tour. Some of you might have been to a LEGOLAND Park, but I bet you have never explored the backstage of it. Participants can go behind-the-scenes and check out the technical operation of how LEGOLAND runs. In the guided tour participants are accompanied by LEGO Model Designers around the park, and afterwards there is a lot of free time to explore LEGOLAND on their own.

If you are reading this I bet that you are quite thrilled and ready to join the next LEGO Inside Tour, am I right? But don’t get too excited, because this one-of-a-kind LEGO experience costs DKK 13,000 (about US $2,300) per person for all ages. Yeah, it is expensive, and the price doesn’t include transportation to Billund, however it does cover decent accommodation at the LEGOLAND hotel and most meals. In addition, you must race against other LEGO enthusiasts to register online for upcoming tours. Last year it took only 270 seconds to get a whole year worth of tours fully booked! Anyone can register and participate, however children ages 7-14 must be accompanied by an adult. If you are still interested, you can register at the LEGO Inside Tour website (a link will be provided on the page for the registration form when registration opens).

To write this article I mainly used information from LEGO’s own website and Apple New Daily (which is something we have here in Hong Kong). Please note that some of the info may be not entirely correct as tours from year to year can change a bit. Furthermore, I’m a TFOL (Teen-Fan-of-LEGO) and this is my first article here at theBrickBlogger, so thanks for reading! Comments and constructive criticism are more than welcome! What do you think? Are you planning to go at a LEGO Inside Tour? Have you been to one already? Feel free to share in the comment section below! 😉

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