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LEGO Powered Up Parts Now Available!

Just a heads up for those of you who have been waiting for the new LEGO Power Functions 2.0 (now referred to as LEGO Powered Up) components to be available individually; they are now listed at the LEGO Power Function section Online LEGO Shop!

LEGO Powered Up was introduced with two new LEGO City Trains; the #60197 LEGO City Passenger Train, and the #60198 LEGO City Cargo Train. Both trains include the new train engine, the new battery box (which also includes the Bluetooth receiver) and the new remote (the trains can be operated either with the remote or via the LEGO Powered Up App). In addition, the #65112 LEGO App-Controlled Batmobile includes two new motors and the same battery box as the trains (this set does not come with a remote, but is fully app controlled).

The new LEGO Powered Up motors available individually include the #88011 LEGO Powered Up Train Motor for $13.99 (while the new train motor looks very similar to the old one, it was upgraded with the new LEGO Powered Up connector), the #88008 LEGO Powered Up Medium Linear Motor for $16.99, and the #45303 LEGO Powered Up Simple Medium Linear Motor for $24.99. (I’m not entirely sure what is the difference between the two medium motors, other than the shape.) Note that the original #8883 LEGO Power Functions Medium Motor is only $7.99, so this is a pretty hefty price increase for a medium-size motor. But it is necessary if you want to upgrade to the new LEGO Powered Up system. You can find it at the LEGO Power Functions section of the Online LEGO Shop.

The #88006 LEGO Powered Up Move Hub is basically a power source for robotics, and features a hub with 2 input/output ports, 2 integrated position motors, an integrated tilt sensor, connecting wire and a connection point for other LEGO Powered Up components. The price is $79.99. The #88009 LEGO Powered Up Hub is a replacement for the LEGO Power Functions Battery Box and LEGO Power Functions IR Receiver in one unit (note that the new system works with Bluetooth not IR). It is the same size as the LEGO Power Functions Battery Box and features 2 input/output ports. The price is $49.99. Sadly, here again we see a significant price increase. The original #88000 LEGO Power Functions AAA Battery Box is still available for $12.99, and the #8884 LEGO Power Functions IR Receiver is $14.99. I’m worried about what the price of a rechargeable Powered Up unit is going to be, as the #8878 LEGO Power Functions Rechargeable Battery Box is already considered very expensive at $49.99.

The #88010 LEGO Powered Up Remote Control is an alternate way to control the #88006 LEGO Powered Up Move Hub or the #88009 LEGO Powered Up Hub, instead of using the LEGO Powered Up App. The app has some extra functionality, but if you prefer to control your LEGO trains and other vehicles in the traditional way, the remote control is very handy. The price of the remote is $22.99, which is again an increase compared to the price of the #8879 LEGO Power Functions IR Speed Remote Control for $12.99.

There is also a new color and distance sensor for robotics. The #88007 LEGO Powered Up Color & Distance Sensor can detect six colors and moving objects within a 5-10 cm range. The price is $13.99, and it is available at the LEGO Power Functions section of the Online LEGO Shop.

Personally, I haven’t invested in the new LEGO Powered Up system just yet. I have been happy with LEGO Power Functions 1.0, which is enough for my minimal needs (running a few trains and motorized contraptions). And seeing the high prices of the new components doesn’t make me particularly enthusiastic. However, moving to a Bluetooth-based system is an upgrade, so if you haven’t invested in the LEGO Power Functions system, it might be a good idea to start with LEGO Powered Up. It is also worth checking out the various tutorials and comparison videos on YouTube to make an educated decision. I’m including four excellent informational videos below, comparing the LEGO Power Functions and LEGO Powered Up systems, as well as testing out the capabilities of the new system.

Whether you plan to upgrade to the LEGO Powered Up system, or stay with the LEGO Power Functions 1.0 system, it is great to see that LEGO is making the different components available individually. This way, you can get the exact parts you need without having to invest in whole sets. If you do want to stay with the original LEGO Power Functions system, I recommend that you get yourself some extra components before they become unavailable. The train motor, various other motors, battery box, remote, IR receiver, and various connecting cables are still available at the LEGO Power Function section of the Online LEGO Shop.

What do you think? How do you like the new LEGO Powered Up system? Are you planning to get any of the individual components? Or are you staying with LEGO Power Functions? Feel free to share your thoughts and discuss in the comment section below!

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LEGO Marvel Avengers: Endgame Sets Reviews

As we discussed at the beginning of the month, the five new LEGO Marvel Super Heroes Avengers: Endgame sets related to the upcoming film are now available. This is a fantastic collection with some really great sets, so today we will take a closer look at each. Oh, and I just have to say this right now because I’m so excited; we finally get a Iron Man MK 1 armor! Also, JANGBRiCKS released video-reviews on all of the new sets (watch in the player below), which will help us to see them in detail. So let’s see what we got, and then we can discuss.

#76123 LEGO CAPTAIN AMERICA: OUTRIDERS ATTACK: This is the smallest of the new Avengers: Endgame sets, and also probably the weakest. It comes with a motorcycle that’s way oversized and toy-ish, which makes it less interesting to serious collectors. The bike does have some cool disk-shooters and lots of the new fire/blast elements – features that can be fun for kids to play with. The four minifigs are Captain America with a new helmet and Avengers team suit print, and three Outriders. The Outriders look great but they are also available in the other sets. The face-print on Captain America is unfortunately not so good, which will be another deterrent to collectors. Customer service is apparently is aware of this problem, so later batches of the set might come with better printing. 167 pieces. Price: $19.99 – BUY HERE

#76124 LEGO WAR MACHINE BUSTER: The War Machine Buster is probably one of the best looking smaller mechs LEGO ever released. The shaping and stocky look is perfect, the durability and posability is great, and the various cannons and missiles work well. The cockpit opens to accommodate a minifig, and there is also an opening storage compartment for extra ammo. The set comes with four minifigs; two Outriders, War Machine, and Ant-Man. The Avengers all have the same team suit, so that’s a little boring (but movie accurate), however Ant-Man comes with a really awesome updated helmet. Great set overall! The War Machine Buster mech measures over 6” (17cm) high, 2” (6cm) long and 5” (14cm) wide. 362 pieces. Price: $34.99 – BUY HERE

#76125 LEGO IRON MAN HALL OF ARMOR: For Marvel fans, this is probably the most iconic set LEGO ever released. It includes a modular lab that can be arranged and stacked in many different ways for endless possibilities. Make sure you watch the video-review below to see how cool this is. I have already seen several examples of LEGO fans buying extra copies of the set to create even larger Hall of Armor displays to accommodate all the armor versions LEGO released through the years. The hall also includes a rotating podium with two posable robotic arms for Tony Stark to get suited up as Iron Man. The set comes with four beautifully detailed suits; Iron Man MK 1 (yes, finally!), Iron Man MK 5, Iron Man MK 41, and Iron Man MK 50. The fifth minifig is an Outrider. A Tony Stark minifig head and hairpiece are included as well, so he can wear any of the suits. But wait, that’s not all! There is also a posable brick-built Igor Suit mech featuring an opening minifigure cockpit and posable arms and legs, and a posable robot on wheels. This set is great in every way! Iron Man lab measures over 5” (13cm) high, 13” (35cm) wide and 6” (17cm) deep with modules in standard formation. 524 pieces. Price: $59.99 – BUY HERE

#76126 LEGO AVENGERS ULTIMATE QUINJET: LEGO released a number of Quinjets through the years, and I have to say I really like this one. The jet features an opening minifigure cockpit, stud-shooters, adjustable wings, spinning rotors, opening passenger compartment and an opening rear compartment with a fold-out 6-stud rapid shooter. They way the rapid shooter folds out from the back storage compartment is so satisfying! And this is one of the best features of this set; the way space is used and allocated is really well done. There is plenty of space for minifigs, and plenty of cargo space in ship that’s not that big. There is also a little trike that can fit in the back cargo space. JANG makes fun of the trike, as you will see in the video-review below, but I like it. I think it has a nice shape to it and it’s very LEGO-ish. Overall, this is a great version of the Quinjet; fun play-features, nice shaping, and a lovely color-scheme. The six included minifigs are Black Widow, Hawkeye, Rocket, and Thor all in the same Avengers team suit, and there are also two Chitauri. The Quinjet measures over 4” (12cm) high, 15” (40cm) long and 11” (28cm) wide. 838 pieces, Price: $79.99 – BUY HERE

#76131 LEGO AVENGERS COMPOUND BATTLE: Buildings in LEGO Super Heroes sets is not always the best, but the Avengers headquarters included here turned out really well. It’s a pleasing looking structure that includes a two-story office building on one side and a garage/helipad combo on the other side connected by a little walkway in between. This single set includes everything kids would want in a LEGO product; buildings, vehicles, minifigs, and lots of action and play features. In the meantime, the set also looks good enough for adult collectors as neither the building, nor the vehicles look too toy-ish. The four minifigs included are Iron Man, Captain Marvel, Nebula and a 4-armed Outrider. And there is also an Ant-Man microfigure, and two bigfigs; Hulk and Thanos. This is a good, solid set all by itself, or it could be paired with some of the other sets in the collection. Watch the video review below to see all the action features and play features. Avengers compound measures over 6” (17cm) high, 11” (29cm) wide and 7” (20cm) deep. 699 pieces. Price: $99.99 – BUY HERE

Although we don’t know how good/bad the Avengers: Endgame film is, as it won’t be released until the end of April, the LEGO sets related to the film are really well executed. I also like that while the suits are specific to this film, the sets themselves are generic enough that you can use them with the other story settings. If you have been collection the Iron Man Suits, the #76125 LEGO Iron Man Hall of Armor is a great way to display them and offers plenty of customization options to fit into the space you have. If you want one big playset that also looks good on display, the #76131 LEGO Avengers Compound Battle is an excellent choice. And both the #76124 LEGO War Machine Buster and the #76126 LEGO Avengers Ultimate Quinjet are great additions to the headquarters set, or could be played with and/or displayed separately.

Also, remember that this month LEGO is offering Double VIP Points on both the #76126 LEGO Avengers Ultimate Quinjet, and the #76131 LEGO Avengers Compound Battle. They are currently showing as on backorder due to popularity, but you can still purchase them. There will be just a bit of delay in shipping them out. You can find all of the sets at the LEGO Marvel Super Heroes section of the Online LEGO Shop.

What do you think? How do you like the LEGO Marvel Super Heroes Avengers: Endgame sets? Do you have any of them already? Which one is your favorite? Feel free to share your thoughts and own reviews in the comment section below!

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