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BrickForge – Lots of New Custom LEGO Items!

by Thita (admin) on May 18, 2012

in LEGO Customizers

With all the LEGO news coming out I haven’t done an update on BrickForge for some time now, which is really a shame. BrickForge is one of my favorite LEGO customizers with a huge selection of custom LEGO items in a wide variety of colors, for very reasonable prices. (You can read more about BrickForge here: BrickForge – Overview.) To get you up to date on the latest BrickForge items read on! 🙂

➡ BrickForge LEGO Minifig Accessories for Ninjago Fans: BrickForge designers felt that Ninjago needed some more accurate weapons and accessories than the ones provided by LEGO, providing extra options for fans of the Ninjago theme. The new BrickForge items include the Ninjato, Kunai, Throwing-Star and Fighting-Claw. The Ninjato is a shorter-blade stealth weapon primarily used for stabbing. The Kunai-dagger is more of a utility device and can be used as a throwing weapon. Throwing stars are easily concealed and ideal for disorienting the enemy. The fighting-claw takes on many forms but deadly none-the-less; great for sarcastic, savage mutants as well!

➡ BrickForge LEGO minifig Accessories for the Apocalypse: doomsday scenarios are quite popular these days in movies, books and of course the news. Do your LEGO minifigs have the tools and accessories needed to survive the worst? Check out BrickForge’s assortment of visors that attach exclusively to the BrickForge Tactical Helmet. Mix and match for the ultimate custom LEGO look! Next, load up with the Pump-Action Shotgun – wonderful for close-quarters – and the menacing Outland Ripper. Tuck away a Survival Knife and keep a Kukri Machete handy for lopping off… branches. Finally, wield the ever-popular Shredder Gun for a more-than-messy outcome.

➡ BrickForge LEGO Minifig Accessories for 2012 Events: If you registered for BrickMagic you will be receiving a special BrickForge pack in your event goodie-bag. We are excited to announce the first of many 2012 Doomsday packs that will be given away at the various LEGO-fan shows across the country this year. BrickMagic received 175 limited edition BUGOUT kits and an authorized BrickForge vendor will be selling extras at the show so attendees can get their hands on some as well. (The BUGOUT kit features BrickForge accessories in non-standard colors making them a bit more collectible: Survival Pack, Compass, Flashlight, Walkie-Talkie, Survival Knife, Glowstick and MRE.)

BrickForge will be announcing the second Doomsday Pack – made specifically for BrickWorld – in a few days. Likewise, those attending BrickFair and BrickCon can expect other BrickForge Doomsday packs to be given away as well.

I highly recommend the custom LEGO Minifigure accessories and other items by BrickForge. The quality is excellent and the selection is vast. I also feel great knowing that I support a solid, honest small business every time I make a purchase. If you would like to see more BrickForge items check out the other articles on BrickForge, or head over to the BrickForge Online Shop, and of course if you are going to any of the LEGO-fan events this year, make sure you stop by their table to say “Hi”. 🙂

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LEGO architecture Korean landmark coming!

by Thita (admin) on May 17, 2012

in LEGO Exclusives

There is a new set coming in the LEGO Architecture line; the #21016 LEGO Architecture Sungnyemun – recreating the famous South Korean landmark the Sungnyemun Gate, also known as Namdaemun. This is the first Asian landmark in the LEGO Architecture line. And a beautiful one!

Sungnyemun is a historic pagoda-style gateway located in the center of Seoul, the capital of South Korea. The gate was built in the 14th century and was once one of the three major gateways through Seoul’s city wall (since destroyed), and is now listed among the National Treasures of South Korea. Sungnyemun (Gate of Exalted Ceremonies) was known as Namdaemun (Great Southern Gate) during the Japanese occupation of South Korea. You can read more about Sungnyemun on Wikipedia.

Going back to the LEGO Architecture Sungnyemun, here are the details from the LEGO press-release:

Sungnyemun has stood in the heart of South Korean capital since 1398 as one of the most complete examples of Joseon Dynasty architecture. It is listed as the country’s foremost National Treasure.

“Sungnyemun survives as a symbolic marker of a lost place in time”, says the architect and designer of many of the LEGO models Adam Reed Tucker. In capturing the essence of Sungnyemun in LEGO bricks Adam looked at the aesthetics rather than engineering, especially the use of colors, patterns and materials that define the ‘spiritual DNA’ of a culture.

Construction of Sungnyemun started in 1396 and was completed two years later. Further alterations and renovations continued over the next 600 years. In 2008 the wooden structure was completely destroyed by fire and it is expected that the restoration – using traditional hand tools – will be complete at the end of 2012.

LEGO Architecture products feature well-known buildings, and the work of important architects. Aimed at inspiring future architects, engineers, designers and architecture-fans around the world, the range contains a booklet featuring step-by-step building instructions prefaced by history, information and photographs of each iconic building, its design origin, its architect and its architectural features.

The #21016 LEGO Sungnyemun will be launched officially at the Danish Pavilion during the EXPO 2012 exhibition held in Yeosu, South Korea. It will be available for purchase from June 1 in LEGO brand retail stores, LEGOLAND Stores and at the Online LEGO Shop.

The product is designed for ages 12+ and includes a booklet with facts and history about Sungnyemun. Recommended retail price is $34.99 in the US and €34.99 in most European countries.

Interestingly, OXFORD (another building-toy company) recreated the Sungnyemun some time back in a larger scale. Also a really nice set. You can read a full review at Eurobricks: OXFORD Sungnyemun Review

You can als0 read more about OXFORD here: OXFORD – Overview. If you are interested in the OXFORD Sungnyemun, it is available on eBay.

Let me know what you think of the new LEGO Architecture set! Do you collect them? Or are you planning to? Also, if you would like to learn more about the LEGO Architecture line check here:

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