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LEGO train Horizon Express coming!

by Thita (admin) on October 6, 2012

in LEGO Exclusives

LEGO train fans have something to look forward to next year! LEGO just announced an upcoming LEGO train set, the #10233 LEGO Horizon Express, scheduled to be released in January 2013. Interestingly, this LEGO train is under a new category called LEGO Creator Expert. As I love LEGO Creator sets, I’m really looking forward to what else LEGO will release under this theme. Likely it will be the continuation of the more advanced building sets, which would be awesome! 🙄

Back to the new LEGO train, here is the official announcement: #10233 LEGO Train Horizon Express – Build the ultimate high-speed LEGO passenger train! Fly down the track in the Horizon Express! Collect this highly detailed LEGO interpretation of a modern, high-speed electric passenger train!

The detailed body features black train windows, LEGO brick-built chevron detailing, extendable pantographs, printed windscreen and brick-built doors. Remove the roof to play inside 2 detailed passenger cars. Steer from the front engine car with, a control-panel and brick-built electrical box!

Then take to the tracks in luxury with the first-class car’s seats, luggage, newspapers, computer-screen and even a bathroom with sliding door! The rear car features a bar with hinged counter, tables for the passengers with seats, a coffee machine, cups and bottles.

For the ultimate high-speed experience, attach a second Horizon Express model, or motorize it by adding LEGO Power Functions! Hard-to-find elements include orange LEGO bricks (including 6×28 chassis plate) and printed tiles. Includes 6 minifigures: train engineer, train steward, and 4 passengers.

Includes 6 minifigures: female train engineer, male train steward, 2 female passengers and 2 male passengers
Features 3 train cars, detailed engine-room, printed windscreen, black train windows, brick-built chevron detailing, extendable pantographs, seats, a bathroom with sliding door, bar with hinged counter and tables with seats
Accessories include luggage, newspapers, computer-screen, coffee-machine, cups and bottles
Discover sideways building techniques!
Ride the rails in high-speed LEGO style!
Upgrade your LEGO train model by adding LEGO Power Functions #8878 Rechargeable Battery Box, #8887 Transformer 10V DC, #8884 IR Receiver, #8879 IR Speed Remote Control, #88002 Train Motor and #8870 Lights
Train measures 31″ (79cm) long and contains 1,351 pieces
Recommended for ages 14+
US $129.99 CA $149.99 DE 99.99€ UK 79.99 £ DK 899.00 DKK

And here is the intro video with LEGO designer Jamie Berard, showing you all the details of the Horizon Express. Looks like this is going to be a really great building experience for LEGO train fans!

A gorgeous LEGO train, isn’t it? The details are fantastic and the deliciously orange-white-black combination is very sleek. The design is obviously based on the earlier look of the French high-speed train, the Train à Grande Vitesse, also referred to as TGV.

So what do you think of the new LEGO train? Are you planning to add the Horizon Express to your LEGO train collection? Share your thoughts in the comment section below! 😉

And while you are waiting you may also want to check out the currently available LEGO trains at the Online LEGO Shop: BUY LEGO TRAINS

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LEGO jewelry for fashion and fun!

by Thita (admin) on October 5, 2012

in Useful Resources

(Written by The Silver Ninja)

Of course you know that LEGO can be stacked to build whatever you can imagine. But have you thought of wearing LEGO as jewelry and other fashion items? Now, don’t shake your head, there is actually a lot of it out there and quite amazing ones too! Today I thought to show you some of my favorite LEGO jewelry that might give you some inspiration too! 😛

LEGO Jewelry and Fashion by Jean Charles de Castelbajac

As far as LEGO jewelry goes, there is a whole variety; from cufflinks to earrings to bracelets – LEGO fans have thought of it all! Some of them are made by artsy-crafsty people just for their own personal use, but a lot of LEGO jewelry is also available online, especially on Etsy (which is basically like eBay, but everything listed has to be hand-made) and eBay itself.

Most of the LEGO jewelry items are simple; letting the LEGO elements speak for themselves with their vibrant colors and interesting shapes. However some LEGO jewelry and other fashion items are actually quite complex and refined, bringing LEGO to the level of true fashion-art and mainstream design. (Picture below: LEGO Jewelry by jacQueline frances)

LEGO Jewelry by jacQueline sanchez

My favorite LEGO jewelry pieces, are these LEGO Star Wars cufflinks by Crimson King (they do carry a lot more LEGO jewelry). Way to be cool and also promote The Force! 😀

LEGO Jewelry Cufflinks by Crimson King

And then, there’s also the more plentiful, and prettier for that matter; lady’s LEGO bling. This is how I think these are made: just a bunch of LEGO bricks and determination. Because if you look at these pictures, you see that these are some crazy insane LEGO necklaces! I wonder what those things feel like when you wear them. 🙄

LEGO Jewelry by OddlyGlam

If you are not up to wearing fancy and complex necklaces like the ones above, there are plenty of simple LEGO jewelry designs for everyday use; like necklaces with crosses, and hearts made with just one or two LEGO pieces. The point is that whether you like your jewelry snazzy or simple, there’s a LEGO necklace for you!

Simple LEGO Jewelry by Michelles Charm World

There are also some really cute LEGO earrings. From dangles to studs to… lightsabers. I have only seen the lightsaber earrings in red though. I guess you have to join the Dark Side to wear these!

LEGO Jewelry by KingsFoil

As we continue looking at various LEGO accessories, the next category would be bracelets. There are some really cool, gem-studded LEGO bracelets, also wide ones, small ones, shiny ones and many others to keep your jewelry options open.

LEGO Jewelry by emiko-o reware

Oh and don’t forget LEGO rings! I’ve seen a great variety of these; from just slapping a minifig onto a ring to layering LEGO plates, to these amazing interlocking wedding-rings by Rubygirl.

LEGO Wedding Rings by Rubygirl

As you can see there are quite a few LEGO jewelry options in every accessory category. You can buy them from talented LEGO artists, or if you are especially artsy, here’s a video on how to make your own LEGO earrings out of LEGO studs! It only takes 10 minutes or less. All you need is two LEGO studs, two earring-posts and backs (you can buy these at the craft stores), Superglue and a pair of wire-cutters. These geek-chic earrings are the perfect accessory for work, date, or a night out with the girls. 🙂

So what do you think of the LEGO jewelry featured here? Which one is your favorite? Are you going to try to make your own bricktastic bling after reading this? I hope you do! Share your thoughts and ideas below! 😉

Thanks for reading! I’m a KFOL (Kid-Fan-of-LEGO) and this is my first post at theBrickBlogger. I mostly hang out at the Ninjago section, but as you can see I have other LEGO interests as well. Hope you enjoyed this post! Also, you may like the following articles with more fun and unusual LEGO ideas:

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