by Thita (admin)
on July 2, 2013
As you may remember I introduced you to a small Hong Kong based company that makes LEGO compatible light-bricks. Here is the link to the article where I reviewed their products in detail: LEGO Light Bricks – More Options! Since then they have also sent me a larger version of their light-brick called the 12 x 12 light-up base. So I thought to show it to you in case you are interested to check it out. 🙂
As you probably guessed 12 x 12 in the name of this new addition to the LEGO light-bricks family refers to the LEGO compatible studs. So yes, it is quite large – more like a platform or stand that you could use for your LEGO creations. In fact, unlike the small light-bricks made by the same company that you can integrate well into any LEGO diorama or set – with LEGO compatible studs on top and connection-points at the bottom – the 12 x 12 light-up base only has studs on top.
The bottom of the light-up base is smooth with a door for the battery section and a couple of holes for hanging. It is basically a square black box with a clear LEGO-compatible top. Nothing fancy, but it is solid. The LEGO light-up base operates on 3 standard AA batteries and has a simple on/off switch. Once you turn it on 16 LED lights come on with either a solid color or with different colors flashing at random, depending on the model.
I think it would be worth to add options for different light-patterns for the same light-up base. This would make each unit a lot more useful and versatile, and you wouldn’t have to buy a bunch of different colored ones for different LEGO projects. I could see the solid lights used in LEGO space-stations, LEGO city displays, alien worlds and all kinds of other LEGO creations. Solid colors would also work well as lighting options for LEGO display cases, cabinets and shelves. It’s kind of cool when you can illuminate your LEGO displays with lights that come with LEGO studs! For the changing color version all I can think of is disco-floor! 🙄
The LEGO compatible light-up base is in the prototype stage at this point, but if you are interested you can check out LiteUpBlock.com and contact Samson. You can also leave him feedback right here, ask questions or share ideas for improvement. What would you use this light-up base for? What additional features would you like to have? Feel free to share in the comment section below! 😉
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by Thita (admin)
on July 1, 2013
Looks like Amazon is running a summer LEGO sale. The savings are especially significant on LEGO Star Wars sets, but there is also more. Below I will show you the sets that are discounted the deepest. If any of these have been on your shopping-list, this is the time to pick them up. Also remember that Amazon offers free shipping and no tax in most states.
➡ Here are the LEGO Star Wars sets currently on sale on Amazon. Please note that Amazon prices fluctuate quite a bit, so if you are interested in any of these sets I would suggest you don’t delay.
- #9492 LEGO Star Wars TIE Fighter – 25% discount. Current price: $40.99 – BUY HERE
- #9493 LEGO Star Wars X-Wing Starfighter – 24% discount. Current price: $45.60 – BUY HERE
- #9499 LEGO Star Wars Gungan Sub – 23% discount. Current price: $54.02 – BUY HERE
- #9515 LEGO Star Wars The Malevolence – 20% discount. Current price: $96.00 – BUY HERE
- #9500 LEGO Star Wars Sith Fury-class Interceptor – 20% discount. Current price: $72.00 – BUY HERE
- #9497 LEGO Star Wars Republic Striker-class Starfighter – 20% discount. Current price: $36.00 – BUY HERE
- #10227 LEGO Star Wars B-Wing Starfighter – 22% discount. Current price: $156.53 – BUY HERE
- #75004 LEGO Star Wars Z-95 Headhunter – 22% discount. Current price: $38.97 –BUY HERE
- #9516 LEGO Star Wars Jabba’s Palace – 20% discount. Current price: $95.99 – BUY HERE
- #75005 LEGO Star Wars Rancor Pit – 20% discount. Current price: $47.83 – BUY HERE
- #75002 LEGO Star Wars AT-RT – 19% discount. Current price: $16.14 – BUY HERE
- #9490 LEGO Star Wars Droid Escape – 15% discount. Current price: $17.09 – BUY HERE
➡ There are also some LEGO Super Heroes sets on sale, which is quite surprising as these sets are pretty new. So enjoy the deals before Amazon changes its mind! 🙄
- #76002 LEGO Superman: Metropolis Showdown – 23% discount. Current price: $9.97 – BUY HERE
- #76009 LEGO Superman: Black Zero Escape – 15% discount. Current price: $17 – BUY HERE
- #76003 LEGO Superman: Battle of Smallville – 14% discount. Current price: $42.97 – BUY HERE
- #6862 LEGO Superman vs. Power Armor Lex – 15% discount. Current price: $17.00 – BUY HERE
- #6869 LEGO Super Heroes Quinjet Aerial Battle – 24% discount. Current price: $53.19 – BUY HERE
Awesome LEGO sale, isn’t it? Especially on LEGO Star Wars sets! What do you think? Let me know which set or sets are you getting! Any other ones you are waiting on to see the price drop? Feel free to share in the comment section below! 😉
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