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LEGO Star Wars summer sets more pictures!

by Thita (admin) on February 25, 2012

in LEGO Star Wars

I have given you a first glimpse of the LEGO Star Wars 2012 summer sets in a previous post, LEGO Star Wars 2012 Summer Sets, and this time I would like to update you with some better and more detailed pictures from the New York toy fair. Enjoy! 😀

➡ #9496 LEGO STAR WARS Skiff – Hovering over the deadly Sarlacc Pit, Luke prepares to meet his fate aboard the Desert Skiff. Will he be made to walk the plank and be eaten by the ferocious Sarlacc? Or will his friend Lando Calrissian help him escape the clutches of the renowned bounty hunter, Boba Fett? You decide! Includes 4 minifigures: Luke Skywalker, Lando Calrissian, Boba Fett and Kithaba. 213 pieces. Price: $24.99

➡ #9497 LEGO STAR WARS Republic Striker – Jedi Master Satele Shan streaks through space aboard the sleek Republic Striker-class Starfighter. With attack and cruise-mode wing-configurations, flick-missiles, rear lightsaber storage and T7 -O1 droid, this powerful starfighter has everything it needs to take on the evil Sith Empire! Includes 3 minifigures: Satele Shan, Republic Trooper and T7-O1 Astromech Droid. 376 pieces. Price: $44.99

➡ #9498 LEGO STAR WARS Saesee Tiin’s Jedi Starfighter – Jedi Master Saesee Tiin is patrolling for Separatist forces in his Jedi Starfighter, ready to go into battle with fellow Jedi Master Even Piell. As well as being extremely light and agile, Saesee Ti in’s green starfighter is equipped with 4 missiles, an R3-D5 droid and if the action gets a little too intense, a cockpit section that detaches to become the Jedi Master’s very own escape pod! Includes 3 minifigures: Saesee Tiin, Astromech Droid R3- D5 and Even Piell. 244 pieces. Price: $29.99

➡ #9499 LEGO STAR WARS Gungan Sub – Jar Jar Binks guides his friends Obi-Wan Kenobi and Qui-Gon Jinn through the watery core of planet Naboo in the elegant Gungan Sub. Built to resemble some of the many creatures that inhabit the underwater world, the Gungan Sub features a large cockpit, cargo-bays, storage boxes, rotating tail propulsion, missiles and even a mini-sub with harpoon. Includes Queen Amidala, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Qui-Gon Jinn and Jar Jar Binks. 465 pieces. Price: $69.99

➡ #9500 LEGO STAR WARS Fury Class Interceptor – On board the lethal Fury-class Interceptor, the evil Sith Lord Darth Malgus scans his instruments for Republic-occupied territory. Armed with 4 missiles and folding wings, the Sith Fury-class Interceptor’s large hold can also be used to transport Sith ground-troops into the heart of the battle. Who will defeat the evil Sith Lord? Includes 3 minifigures: Darth Malgus and 2 Sith Troopers. 748 pieces. Price: $89.99

➡ #9515 LEGO STAR WARS Malevolence – The Malevolence is Genereral Grieveous’ flagships and one of the Separatist military’s most feared weapons. Unbeknownst to Grievous and his crew, Anakin and Padme have entered the giant craft in an attempt to rid the galaxy of this deadly curse. The Malevolence features a cargo-bay with transport-train, detailed interior with removable opening sections for easy access and twin quick-fire missile launchers. Includes 6 LEGO minifigures: Anakin Skywalker, Padme Amidala, General Grievous, Count Dooku, Battle Droid Commander and Battle Droid. 1101 pieces. Price: $119.99

➡ #9516 LEGO STAR WARS Jabba’s Palace – At Jabba’s Palace on Tatooine, Princess Leia is disguised as Boushh as she tries to rescue Chewbacca and carbonite-frozen Han Solo. Can she get past the roof-mounted missiles, defense-guns and surveillance equipment to reach them? Or will Jabba and his motley band of followers capture the princess and entrap her beneath Jabba’s sliding throne? Includes 9 minifigures: Jabba, Salacious Crumb, Bib Fortuna, Gamorrean Guard, Oola, Han Solo, Princess Leia in Bo Ushh outfit, Chewbacca and B’omarr Monk. 717 pieces. Price: $119.99

➡ #9677 LEGO STAR WARS Planets: X-wing Fighter & Yavin 4 – Jungle planet Yavin 4 is home to the headquarters of the Rebel Alliance. In Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope, X-wing starfighters lead the attack against the Empire’s Death Star superweapon, signaling the end of the Empire’s evil rule! Set includes an accurate model of Yavin 4, an X-wing pilot minifigure, an X-wing starfighter mini-model, a weapon, and a display stand with name-plaque. 77 pieces. Price: $9.99

➡ #9678 LEGO STAR WARS Planets: Cloud Car & Bespin – Gas planet Bespin plays a key role in Star Wars: Episode V The Empire Strikes Back when Luke Skywalker travels to Cloud City to rescue his friends. However, it’s a trap and he is forced to battle evil Darth Vader.This set includes an accurate model of Bespin, a Lobot minifigure, a twin-pod cloud car mini-model, a weapon, and a display stand with name-plaque. 78 pieces. Price: $9.99

➡ #9679 LEGO STAR WARS Planets: AT-ST & Endor – In Star Wars: Episode VI Return of the Jedi, the forest moon of Endor, which houses the second Death Star’s shield-generator, comes under attack from a Rebel assault team. Aided by the indigenous Ewoks, they overpower the Imperial AT-STs and destroy the shield-generator. This set includes an accurate model of Endor, an AT-ST driver minifigure, an AT-ST mini-model, a weapon, and a display stand with name-plaque. 65 pieces. Price: $9.99

➡ #9509 STAR WARS Advent Calendar – Following the tradition of LEGO Santa Yoda from last Christmas, this set will include a LEGO Dart Maul Santa minifigure as well as a Super Battle Droid, Snowtrooper, Rebel Trooper, Security Battle Droid, Gungan Warrior and an R2-D2 snowman! 234 pieces. Price: $39.99

Hope these pictures give you a better idea of what’s coming! How do you like the summer Star Wars sets so far? Which one is your favorite? Let me know in the comment section below. 🙂

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What is your goal with LEGO?

by Thita (admin) on February 24, 2012

in Community Articles

LEGO Detroit Fisher Building by Jim Garrett

(Written by William)

A while back, I discussed certain areas that motivate you to play with LEGO. (See post here: What Motivates Your LEGO Creations?) Responding to my post was a comment that got me thinking. The person did not find any need to motivate themselves to play with LEGO. Rather, they played for the experience.

This has led me to the topic at hand. What is your goal with LEGO? Anyone who has picked up a LEGO-brick inevitably has to do something with it. It may be to create a colorful mosaic, a daredevil’s death-mobile, or scale replica of a 1930’s whatever. The point is we build, but in order to do what?

Considering the possibilities, I’ve broken them down into three main categories. The first is to educate. The second is for the experience. And the last is for a purpose. Now mind you; these categories are not mutually exclusive. They do overlap. In fact, things seem to work best when they’re in complete balance. Problems arise when one goal dominates, which causes “Builder’s Block.” (Sorry, that pun was too good to pass up!) 😉

➡ USING LEGO FOR EDUCATION

LEGO recognizes that there is a wealth of learning possibilities with their product. It is one of the key factors why it is such a popular toy. Even programs like LEGO Serious Play show how the education factor can be targeted towards adults.

LEGO Serious Play by CTLabs

The simple fact is LEGO is a tool of creation. It gives us new insights on how things can work together. A great builder should always be open to the possibility to learn new ways for a piece to be used.

Many adults when they get back into LEGO can forget this fact. They will see a LEGO piece and know that a piece is used in a certain way and that is it. This is caused by the way we are trained to be as adults. For instance, only paper goes in the printer and not our fruit roll-ups. That is very useful in the adult world where imagination has been quashed, but that mindset is tragic for LEGO builders. 🙁

➡ USING LEGO FOR EXPERIENCE

The act of doing is crucial in getting things done. The problem is doing things without a point is not worth anything. For example, sweeping a clean sidewalk seems like wasted energy. This logic does not hold true with LEGO.

Snapping LEGO pieces together often proves to be a very therapeutic experience for many LEGO fans. The act of putting elements together is simply a sign that our minds are constantly working.

Making LEGO Stuff by Irene Wood

This assembling process allows us not to judge. We as creators need this permission. If we are stuck behind a wall of judgment, there’s a good chance we’ll never build anything. So give it a try and just create. Who knows, you might build something you like. 😛

➡ USING LEGO WITH A PURPOSE

This is probably the goal everyone gets fixated with. You take your LEGO pieces and build something. This goal dominates and haunts new LEGO builders. They have seen the promise land – large towering edifices with countless features and detailing. Now it is their mission – no, their responsibility – to create something equally monumental.

Model Train Show LEGO Layout by Dave & Stacey Sterling

And this is where the problem lies. Sure the greatest LEGO builders make some really cool things, but it is kept in balance with the other goals. Occasionally, they will construct a model purely for the sake of a purpose. But that same person will go home and take time to just play and learn.

The thing is you never have to focus on a purpose with LEGO. Many times it comes in an inspired moment. At those times, it’s nearly impossible to stop building. For instance, when I was constructing a display for my local LEGO store, I built for ten and a half hours straight. The funny thing is I only had a vague idea of what I was going to build. 😀

LEGO Display by Will & Sarah Reed

➡ SUMMARY

LEGO is one of those unique toys that seems to lead to many places. For this reason, many consider LEGO the stuff of imagination. It’s where you can build a fruit roll-up printer and space men that need it for fuel. It reminds us that we should keep ourselves open and discover what is truly possible. 🙂

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