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New Star Wars Sets & Series 20 Minifigs Available!

by Thita (admin) on April 20, 2020

Four new LEGO Star Wars sets are available starting yesterday, all targeting adult LEGO Star Wars fans. The four sets include three LEGO Star Wars Helmets for display, as well as a large brick-built version of D-O, the little robot that we were introduced to in Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. In addition, Series 20 of the LEGO Collectible Minifigures also became available. Details below.

We already talked about the three LEGO Star Wars Helmets when they were first announced, but to recap, the collection includes the #75274 LEGO Star Wars TIE Fighter Pilot Helmet, #75276 LEGO Star Wars Stormtrooper Helmet, and #75277 LEGO Star Wars Boba Fett Helmet. Each of the helmets are highly detailed replicas of the originals, and measure about 7” (18cm) high, 5” (13cm) wide and 5” (13cm) deep, with a base and nameplate. They are specifically meant for adult LEGO fans and collectors ages 18+. They each come with about 650 pieces, and the price is $59.99 each, which is really good! You can find them at the LEGO Star Wars section of the Online LEGO Shop.

The cute #75278 LEGO Star Wars D-O buildable droid follows in the footsteps of the previously released #10225 LEGO Star Wars R2-D2 (from 2012) and the #75187 LEGO Star Wars BB-8 (from 2017) buildable droids. It comes with poseable antennas and its head tilts and rotates 360 degrees. A built-in display-stand, an information sign, and a minifig-scale D-O droid are also included. The buildable droid measures 10.5” (27cm) high, 4” (10cm) wide and 6” (16cm) deep, and comes with 519 pieces. The price is $69.99. If you already have the other two buildable droids, D-O would be a great addition to complete the iconic trio. You can find the set at the LEGO Star Wars section of the Online LEGO Shop.

As far as Series 20 of the LEGO Collectible Minifigures, this is an especially unique series as it celebrates the 10th anniversary of the Collectible Minifigs. We discussed the series previously (see links at the end of this post), but to summarize, it includes 16 unique characters, including Pajama Girl, Piñata Boy, Peapod Costume Girl, Sea Rescuer, Pirate Girl, Martial Arts Boy, Breakdancer, Super Warrior, Brick Costume Guy, Llama Costume Girl, Space Fan, Athlete, Tournament Knight, 80s Musician, Drone Boy and a Viking. Starting with the last series, the price have gone up to $4.99 per minifig, which is pretty high, so it’s hard to justify them as just an impulse-buy. Most collectors would want to get the exact minifigs they want to add to their collection, or purchase a whole box and sell the extras (to see how many of each minifig is in a box, read our full review). The series is available at the LEGO Minifigures section of the Online LEGO Shop.

What do you think? Are you planning to get any of the new LEGO Star Wars sets? And how about the Collectible Minifigures? Do you have any favorites? Feel free to share your thoughts and discuss in the comment section below!

And you might also like to check out the following related posts:

➡ LEGO SHOP IN USA: Online LEGO Shop USA

➡ LEGO SHOP IN CANADA: Online LEGO Shop Canada

➡ LEGO SHOP IN UK: Online LEGO Shop UK

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Participate in Brickworld Virtual Today!

by Thita (admin) on April 18, 2020

in Community News

Brickworld is one of the largest and oldest LEGO conventions held each year at different cities around the U.S. While many LEGO conventions around the world have been canceled due to the current social distancing rules and lockdowns, Brickworld decided to try something new and different by holding a virtual convention, and the event is today! Before discussing the virtual event further, please note that Brickworld conventions scheduled for later this summer and fall are still on schedule, although it’s possible that they will have to be canceled or brought to a virtual platform as well. You can find upcoming events at Brickworld.com.

So, let’s discuss what’s happening today! Here is the description of Brickworld Virtual, scheduled for today, April 18th, 12 pm – 6 pm Eastern Time: “Sit the entire family in front of the monitor for an afternoon of fun! See live interactive feeds of spectacular creations all built from LEGO bricks by LEGO enthusiasts. We will do it all via Zoom meeting rooms. So, interactive means you can ask questions of the builders and get up close views of display aspects that interest you. These are not videos or slide shows of still photos. These are live displayers excited to show you their art just like at any other Brickworld show. You will be able to bounce between rooms to check out different displays, vendors, and even presentations! Only 1,000 tickets will be sold for this inaugural event. Get yours now so you don’t miss the fun!” General Admission (one device): $5.00. You can get tickets here: Brickworld.com/Brickworld-Virtual

Enjoy interactive display viewing. Buy your favorite LEGO sets, minifigures, and LEGO accessories from various vendors. And see presentations throughout the afternoon if you like. Below is the full schedule (all times are Eastern Time). Presenters with a LM next to their name are LEGO Masters finalists.

DISPLAY SCHEDULE

12:00 – 6:00 Great Ball Contraption – Bob Luzenski – Display Room 1
12:00 – 6:00 Elves Garden – Alysa Kirkpatrick – Display Room 2
12:00 – 6:00 Hope Castle – Reed Yaeger – Display Room 3
12:00 – 6:00 SciFi World – Ben Hauger – Display Room 4
12:00 – 6:00 Modular City – Pete Strege – Display Room 5
12:00 – 6:00 Boone’s and Mark’s Creations! – Boone & Mark LM – Display Room 6
12:00 – 6:00 MOCs & Art – Sam Hatmaker LM – Display Room 7
12:00 – 6:00 Amusement Park – Erik Kreuser – Display Room 8
12:00 – 6:00 Jessica’s Creations – Jessica Ewud LM – Display Room 9

ROBO RALLY SCHEDULE

(To sign up for Robo Rally, visit Brickworld.com/SRR-Signup)

12:15 – 12:45 Robo Rally – Steve Hassenplug – Game Room 1
1:15 – 1:45 Robo Rally – Steve Hassenplug – Game Room 1
2:15 – 2:45 Robo Rally – Steve Hassenplug – Game Room 1
3:15 – 3:45 Robo Rally – Steve Hassenplug – Game Room 1
4:15 – 4:45 Robo Rally – Steve Hassenplug – Game Room 1
5:15 – 5:45 Robo Rally – Steve Hassenplug – Game Room 1

VENDOR SCHEDULE

12:00 – 6:00 AbbieDabbles – abbiedabbles.com – Vendor Room 1
12:00 – 6:00 BrickCrafts – brickcrafts.com – Vendor Room 2
12:00 – 6:00 Citizen Brick – citizenbrick.com – Vendor Room 3
12:00 – 6:00 It’s a Block Party – itsablockparty.com – Vendor Room 4
12:00 – 6:00 Jessica Ewud – ragzyart.com LM – Vendor Room 5
12:00 – 6:00 The Brick University – Vendor Room 6
12:00 – 6:00 Sam Hatmaker LM – Vendor Room 7

PRESENTATION SCHEDULE

12:00 – 12:50 Stripes on Your Creation – David Gregory – Presentation Room
1:00 – 1:50 Designing Domes – Pete Strege – Presentation Room
2:00 – 2:50 Homeschooling with LEGO Bricks – Maddie Jones – Presentation Room
3:00 – 3:50 Marketing Your LEGO User Group – Nate Flood – Presentation Room
4:00 – 4:50 LEGO Animation Workshop – Dave Pickett – Presentation Room
5:00 – 5:50 Common LEGO Parts & Colors – Tom Alphin – Presentation Room

Again, all of these events are held today via Zoom. Once you register, you will receive further instructions on how to connect to each of the events. As there is a lot to do, I would suggest that you highlight the events you definitely want to participate in, and fill out the rest of the time with other events. Have fun!

What do you think? Are you going to participate in Brickworld Virtual? Which events you’re looking forward to the most? Would you like to have other virtual LEGO conventions in the future? Feel free to share and discuss in the comment section below!