Kurt Kristiansen, LEGO Designer has been involved with the Star Wars series ever since the franchise was released in 1999. This means he’s had the honour of also being a part of the earlier release of the similar scaled Star Wars LEGO 10225 R2-D2 model that hit the shelves in 2012.
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Build your own LEGO Nintendo Switch with LEGO bricks [Instructions]
It’s been a great time for LEGO and Nintendo fans with the many official sets that were released recently to fulfill all your nostalgia needs. There’s the LEGO 71374 Nintendo NES system, then there’s the Super Mario Themed sets that has a never-ending list of expansion and power up packs to collect. What about some love for the console that has continuously set new records – the Nintendo Switch? It’s never a problem when talented builders like Tiago Catarino takes matters into his own hands.
The odd satisfaction of watching a continuous looping LEGO construction
There’s something just so mesmerizing just following a ball running through a continuous loop of cleverly constructed parts with LEGO. If you take a closer look, builder jazlecraz has put much more thought into this self-contained creation than meets the eye.
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Various interpretations of world maps built with LEGO bricks
The World Map mosaic released by the designers at LEGO was clearly a winner with the constant hits to our servers on our review of the set. Having said that there was quite a bit of chatter in the forums on the decision to go with a white continent while the oceans had topography details. What if it was reversed with a bit of creativity thrown in? Lysander’s Stud Studio took that very step and depicted the national flags of the country as best as possible and leaving the wide oceans a consistent blue.
LEGO deals on Amazon US with 20% discounts includes City Tractor and Monster Jam Trucks [News]
This week we feature LEGO sets old and new which is on a 20% discount on Amazon US. Great time to get your hands on them if you’ve been eyeing them as there’s something for everyone. Try out the new city road plates with the LEGO City Skate Park, or the favourite LEGO City Tractor that was released earlier this year. The Creator 3-in-1 Mighty Dinosaur is a Top Seller on Amazon, released back in 2017 and still a favourite. If you’re a Star Wars Battle Pack fan, the Sith Troopers are one to add to the collection or if you’re just in need of a medium box of Classic bricks, they’re going for 32% discount off the retail price.
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Bad guys are rather nice if you ask me
I’ve never understood bombs created by movie or TV villains. They curate such beautiful-looking weapons of destruction, carefully wire them in rainbow-colored wirings to help differentiate which ones to cut (typically the red one) or which one to leave alone. Big countdown timers telling you exactly when you meet your demise and they sometimes leave some kind of mechanism to deactivate, maybe punch in a pin code or passphrase so you can save the world and be a hero at their expense. Nevertheless, this time bomb creation by Moko meets and exceeds all those niceties including a bundled wire cutter using cleverly placed LEGO Technic parts.
The right way to do things is to leave a black box that’s ready to go off at your pre-planned, remotely timed, or triggered with as little as innards showed to be a successful criminal, but hey, that’s going to take all the fun away from the suspenseful movie minutes yeah?
New record for LEGO Ideas qualifying submissions with 57 entries for the First 2021 Review [News]
The latest review qualification round for the LEGO Ideas set a new record at a whopping 57 submissions. These creations have reached the 10,000 supporter milestone and therefore qualify for the First 2021 Review. 
LEGO 3-in-1 Creator 2021 summer wave revealed including a Space Shuttle, Ferris Wheel, and more [News]
More Creator 3-in-1 sets revealed thanks to retailers JB Spielwaren and Brickshop EU. Together with yesterday’s reveal of the Creator 3-in-1 Great Knight’s Castle, we now have a Space Shuttle Adventure, a Ferris Wheel, a Fish Tank and a Crocodile to add to the lineup to add to the Summer 2021 wave of sets that will be available come June 2021.
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LEGO VIP Sweepstakes featuring Jon “Dutch” Vander minifigure and signed autograph of actor Angus MacInnes [News]
A VIP Sweepstakes special featuring Dutch Vander is up for grabs celebrating along with the May the 4th promotions on LEGO online stores. It features Gold Leader Jon “Dutch” Vander™ minifigure and photo signed by actor Angus MacInnes, sealed in a protective display case and graded 100% Gold by UK Graders.
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First look at the 2021 LEGO Speed Champions lineup featuring Toyota, Ford, Dodge and more [News]
German retailer JB Spielwaren reveals six new sets featuring 9 new vehicles to be added to the Speed Champions lineup for 2021. The new sets are expected to be released on June 1st 2021.
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LEGO 31120 Creator 3-in-1 Great Knight’s Castle revealed [News]
Thanks to German retailer JB Spielwaren we get a first look at the LEGO Creator 3-in-1 Great Knight’s Castle that harkens nostalgic vibes back to the days of the LEGO Classic Castle. Priced at 99 Euros and slated to be released on the 1st of June, the set comes with over 1500 pieces. 
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LEGO reveals exclusive golden figures celebrating 20 years of LEGO Harry Potter [News]
In celebrating 20 years of LEGO Harry Potter, LEGO reveals 6 exclusive Golden Minifigures featuring Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, Hermione Granger, Professor Severus Snape, Voldemort and Quirinus Quirrell.