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BrickWorld Chicago coming this weekend!

by Thita (admin) on June 11, 2014

in Community News

Just a quick reminder that BrickWorld Chicago is this weekend, so if you live or visit in the area make sure you attend! BrickWorld Chicago is one of the largest LEGO fan events in the county with LEGO fans coming from around the world. The LEGO displays are amazing, and there are plenty of activities to participate in for all age-groups. Below are the details. 🙂

BrickWorld Chicago takes place at the Renaissance Convention Center in Schaumburg, Illinois. The private AFOL (Adult-Fan-of-LEGO) convention runs from June 11th – 15th, while the public exhibitions are on Saturday 14th (10am – 4pm) and Sunday 15th (10am – 3pm). Tickets can be purchased online or at the door. Kids 3 and under get in free. You can buy tickets here: BUY BRICKWORLD CHICAGO TICKETS

There are plenty of activities both on the AFOL days and on the public days; presentations, games, building events, contests, etc. You can see the entire schedule here. Also, if you have never attended a BrickWorld event before, watch the video below to get an idea on what to expect.

Also, Joshua Hanlon and Matthew Kay from Beyond the Brick will be on site to film all the action; including builder interviews and a walkthrough of the entire display. If you’d like to get a copy of the DVD go support their Kickstarter project. $20 is all it takes to secure your copy of the DVD, and larger pledges will also get you some sweet extra rewards.

LEGO’s own representatives will be at the event, along with practically every famous LEGO builder who’s creations you have likely only seen online. This is a great occasion not just to see some of the best LEGO creations, but also to make friends with other LEGO fans and get inspired! You may even come up with ideas for future co-created displays!

So head over to the BrickWorld Chicago website to get your tickets or learn more about the event, and if you do attend let me know! Also, feel free to come back and share your experiences for the benefit of our readers. 😉

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LEGO MINI Cooper coming soon!

by Thita (admin) on June 10, 2014

in LEGO Exclusives

A few days ago LEGO announced that the next LEGO Creator Expert set is going to be the #10242 LEGO Creator MINI Cooper. From the pictures, official press-release and video-preview below you will see what a sweet set this is! Check it out and let me know what you think! 🙂

#10242 LEGO Creator MINI Cooper description: Take this MINI Cooper for a nostalgic drive down memory lane! Experience the iconic MINI Cooper first hand, with its classic lines, detailed interior and fun picnic theme. Take the iconic MINI Cooper for a drive! This beautifully crafted LEGO brick replica of the classic MINI Cooper Mk VII is full of authentic details, from the classic green and white color scheme with white wing mirrors and racing stripes, to the opening doors, hood and trunk, sporty fog lights, detailed engine and separate spare tire compartment. You can even remove the roof to access a tan colored interior with patterned seats, veneer-style dashboard, turning steering wheel, and moving gearshift and handbrake. And of course, no MINI Cooper would be complete without a picnic basket and blanket, the perfect accessories for a cozy day in the countryside!

Features opening doors, hood and trunk, spare wheel in separate compartment, detailed engine and 2 fog lights.
Accessories include a picnic basket, bottle and blanket for nostalgic picnic theme.
Authentic replica of the MINI Cooper Mk VII.
Classic green and white color theme with white wing mirrors and racing stripes.
Lift the hood to reveal the detailed engine.
Remove the roof and access the detailed interior.
Go on a countryside picnic with this iconic classic!
MINI Cooper measures over 4” (11cm) high, 9” (25cm) long and 5” (14cm) wide.
Ages 16+.
1,077 pieces.
US $99.99 – CA $119.99 – AU $149.99 – DE 89.99€ – UK £74.99 – DK 799.00 DKK (Euro pricing varies by country).

Cute, isn’t it? I’m very-very impressed by the interior details, and the trunk – with the picnic basket and all – is so sweet! I also really like those checkered seats. And they managed to cram in a spare tire! Oh, and it would be very easy to switch out that water to wine… uhm… I mean grape-juice. 🙄

The LEGO MINI Cooper is going to be available for VIP Early Access directly from LEGO starting on July 18th, with global availability beginning August 1st. (It is actually already listed at the Online LEGO Shop, so if you would like to see more pictures and details, just follow the link.) The LEGO MINI Cooper will be a perfect companion to the previously released and also wonderful #10220 LEGO Volkswagen T1 Camper Van still available at the Online LEGO Shop.

So what do you think of the LEGO MINI Cooper? How do you like the details, the colors, the accessories? Is this a set that is going straight to your wish-list? Feel free to share and discuss in the comment section below! Would love to hear what you opinion! 😉

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