≡ Menu

LEGO minifig packs, mugs, plushies & more!

Besides the large wave of new LEGO sets that were just released (see: March 2017 – New LEGO Sets & Promotions), there are some interesting and unusual smaller items that you might have not noticed. Most LEGO fans will get their favorite new sets during the current Double VIP Points period (valid March 6-16th). So I thought you might want to check out these unique items as well while you are browsing the Online LEGO Shop. 🙂

LEGO NINJAGO ACCESSORY SET: The #853687 LEGO Ninjago Accessory Set includes three minifigures with exclusive prints and accessories. This set is full of unique pieces! Take a look at the torso-prints, the gray legs with black boots, the light-gray ninja hood, the black ice-cream cones, translucent-black minifig heads, the very rare sushi printed round tile, and extra hair pieces. The price is $12.99, and the set is available under the LEGO Ninjago section of the Online LEGO Shop.

LEGO BATMAN MOVIE ACCESSORY SET: The #853651 LEGO Batman Movie Accessory Set is another super nice minifig-pack with three unique minifigures, torso prints, and accessories. Notice the very useful dual-moulded dark-blue legs with black boots on one of the officers! Chief O-Hara’s hair-piece is an exclusive color that only appears in here. The price is $12.99, and the set is available under The LEGO Batman Movie section of the Online LEGO Shop.

LEGO EASTER EGG HUNT: The #40237 LEGO Easter Egg Hunt is a small and inexpensive set, but it is full of rare and interesting elements. The set features three of those fancy new fence panels in black, a henhouse with a chicken, a small flower garden with two lamps and a mailbox, a vegetable garden with a secret compartment, plus various buildable accessories and elements, including a wheelbarrow, magnifying glass, three eggs and a basket. The price is only $9.99, and the sets is available under the seasonal items section of the Online LEGO Shop.

LEGO HUMAN-SCALED MUG IN BLACK: The standard LEGO cups that appear in so many LEGO sets are iconic part of LEGO’s history that has been around since 1979. In recent years LEGO released human-scaled versions of the cup that can be used as a mug in your home or office, so you can feel like a minifig! So far red, blue and translucent-purple mugs were available, and now LEGO also added a black one to commemorate The LEGO Batman Movie. The mugs are only $9.99, and you can find them at various sections (just search for mug) of the Online LEGO Shop.

LEGO BATMAN MOVIE NOTEBOOK: LEGO has been releasing notebooks for a good number of LEGO themes. Their unique feature is the baseplate embedded in the front cover that you can use for building. Small plates, tiles and other accessories are included with the notebooks, so you can decorate the cover. The LEGO Batman Movie Notebook is the latest in the collection. The price is $12.99, and you can find it under The LEGO Batman Movie section of the Online LEGO Shop.

LEGO BATMAN MOVIE MAKER SET: The #853650 LEGO Batman Movie Maker set is similar to the old LEGO Studios sets, giving you a setting, backdrop and characters for your own LEGO brickfilms. This set features a double-sided cardboard backdrop with alternative scenes on each side, buildable LEGO scenery, camera rig to hold a smartphone, and a Batman minifigure with assorted props. The film set and backdrop measure over 7” (20cm) high, 14” (37cm) wide and 3” (10cm) deep, and the camera rig measures over 5” (15cm) high, 4” (12cm) wide and 5” (15cm) deep. The price is $19.99, and you can find it under The LEGO Batman Movie section of the Online LEGO Shop.

LEGO MINIFIGURE PLUSHIES: Awww… so cute! This 12” (32cm) tall cuddly toy is an up-scaled version of the Batman minifigure and features brushed tricot fabric with silkscreen-printed decoration, including the iconic Bat-shaped symbol, cape and embroidered face details. There are other characters in this line, including Batgirl, and Nya and Kai from LEGO Ninjago, but in the USA only Batman is available at this point. Hopefully the other ones will be added soon. The price is $24.99. You can find Batman under The LEGO Batman Movie section of the Online LEGO Shop.

LEGO NINJAGO TEMPLE OF AIRJITZU: The #70751 LEGO Ninjago Temple of Airjitzu is not a new set, but I wanted to point out that it is currently on sale. This is one of the most beautiful sets LEGO ever released. Even if you are not into Ninjago, but you do like Asian architecture, you will be very pleased with this set. It really is gorgeous (you can read my review here: LEGO Ninjago Temple of Airjitzu Review). The normal price is $199.99, and with 2028 pieces and a stunning design it is totally worth it at full price. The set is currently $40 off at $159.99. That’s an excellent deal, and you will also get Double VIP Points. You can find it under the LEGO Ninjago section of the Online LEGO Shop.

Hope this list helps you find something unique that you can add to the regular LEGO sets during the Double VIP Points period. They make great gift items, or (like in the case of the minifig accessory sets) excellent additions to your current LEGO collection.

What do you think? Are you planning to shop during the Double VIP Points period? How do you like these extra items that LEGO just released? Are you going to get any of them? Feel free to share your own thoughts and review in the comment section below! 😉

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

{ 19 comments }

LEGO Beyond the Instructions video-series

LEGO has been running a really excellent series on their YouTube channel called Beyond the Instructions. Erik Beck from Indie Machines takes a wide variety of official LEGO sets and transforms them into something even more awesome – usually by motorizing them and making them fly, launch, jump, shoot, and more. Below I have included all twelve episodes of Beyond the Instructions that have been released so far. Enjoy! 🙂

In the playlist below you can watch all episodes of the Beyond the Instructions series, or select the one you like to watch by using the drop-down list in the upper left corner of the player. Under the videos, I have also included a summary of each of the projects for your convenience. You will see Erik using LEGO Power Functions and other LEGO elements, as well as non-LEGO solutions for his crazy contraptions.

BEYOND THE INSTRUCTIONS EPISODE 1: In this episode, you see Erik transforming the #70317 LEGO Nexo Knights The Fortrex set into a brick-built blasting behemoth. The Fortrex is fun already, as it is basically a castle mixed with a tank. With added Power Functions elements the Fortrex can now move on its own, and features a remote-controlled gun turret.

BEYOND THE INSTRUCTIONS EPISODE 2: The #70603 LEGO Ninjago Raid Zeppelin is a mix between a pirate ship and a blimp. Erik wonders if it could actually fly, so he makes some customizations by adding propellers and a giant helium balloon.

BEYOND THE INSTRUCTIONS EPISODE 3: Here, Erik takes the #42029 LEGO Technic Customized Pick Up Truck, and turns it into a remote-controlled, ramp-hungry stunt machine. But will it survive the jump?

BEYOND THE INSTRUCTIONS EPISODE 4: In this episode, Erik attempts to transform the #70605 LEGO Ninjago Misfortune’s Keep into a an actual flying pirate ship. It sort of looks like a drone.

BEYOND THE INSTRUCTIONS EPISODE 5: This is a very interesting episode, where Erik takes the #60052 LEGO City Cargo Train and turns it into a timelapse train with a camera car. This could be quite useful for stop-motion filming!

BEYOND THE INSTRUCTIONS EPISODE 6: This is another very interesting episode, working with the #41232 LEGO DC Super Hero Girls High School. The set has a ramp for rolling Poison Ivy’s motorbike into action. Erik’s idea is to launch the motorbike instead of just rolling it out. The special high-speed launching mechanism built of LEGO Technic pieces, large tractor tires, two motors and two battery packs is really fun!

BEYOND THE INSTRUCTIONS EPISODE 7: In this episode, Erik is seduced by the Dark Side and combines the #75156 LEGO Star Wars Krennic’s Imperial Shuttle with a motorized zipline to attack an unsuspecting Rebel base.

BEYOND THE INSTRUCTIONS EPISODE 8: Here, Erik takes the Bat Boat from the #70909 LEGO Batman Movie Batcave Break-In, and makes a bigger version that is remote controlled, actually floats and is armed with an awesome ejector seat.

BEYOND THE INSTRUCTIONS EPISODE 9: In this episode, Erik builds the #60123 LEGO City Volcano Supply Helicopter, and transforms it into a lava-lifting megacopter. The question is, how much can it lift? The four-speed transmission with two LEGO motors to control the winch is pretty awesome in my opinion.

BEYOND THE INSTRUCTIONS EPISODE 10: The #70352 LEGO Nexo Knights Jestro’s Headquarters has a crane at the back with a dangling prison pod, which Erik turns into a monster-sized robotic motorized claw.

BEYOND THE INSTRUCTIONS EPISODE 11: Erik has a need for speed in this episode as he amps up the #42050 LEGO Technic Drag Racer with a generic RC motor, and then tests it at the track. Impressive!

BEYOND THE INSTRUCTIONS EPISODE 12: In this episode, Erik brings to life the evil Snake Mech from the newly released #70626 LEGO Ninjago Dawn of Iron Doom. Watch as he attempts to take down the ninja by adding an awesome spinning blade attack, whipping tail and moving tank treads. This is one of my favorite episodes. The motorized Snake Mech is so much fun!

As you can see, Erik is totally nuts! He is somewhere between a big kid, a mad scientist, and a crazy mechanic. But his creations are really fun! Erik does use a good number of LEGO Power Functions elements, so unless you have a lot of Power Functions you may not be able to copy all of his creations, but it is the spirit and the ideas that really matters. And if you do want to pick up some Power Functions parts, they are available at the Online LEGO Shop.

What do you think? How did you like the Beyond the Brick episodes? Are you inspired to motorize any of your LEGO sets? What would you build? Feel free to share your own ideas in the comment section below! 😉

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

{ 6 comments }