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Brickworld 2010 sci-fi collaboration displays

If you are attending Brickworld in June, you probably know that the theme for this year is space. More specifically, there are four collaboration displays designed to accommodate a variety of sci-fi creations. Here are the details:


The Space Frontiers display is a collection of space crafts and objects found in space. The guidelines are simple: if it flies or floats in space, then it has a place. You’re encouraged to build a stand for small or medium-sized creations so that your ships do not appear docked on the table.


The Renegade Planet display is dedicated to mechs and ground vehicles of the sci-fi genre. The overarching theme is a planet for outcasts who have built these mechs and vehicles to survive and conquer. You are encouraged to bring tan baseplate(s) that covers the area of your model. Feel free to build an outpost or other small desert structures.


The Vic Viper Fly-In display is a collection of Vic Vipers in memory of Nate “nnenn” Nielson, who passed away in April. There are many ways to build a Vic Viper, and there’s no shortage of inspiration from Novvember or the Vic Vipers Flickr group.

The Modern Warfare display is a collection of infantry, vehicles, and combat-torn buildings set in a sub-apocalyptic world based on the Modern Warfare video game. If you’re interested, there’s an active Flickr group that has everything you need to know to participate, including details on how to receive a free contributor’s pack from BrickArms.

Lastly, a huge thanks to Tyler Clites for creating the graphics for the first three space displays.

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Brickworld 2010: announcements and reminders

Brickworld is approaching fast in less than a month and a half. So far over 700 fans have registered, and it’s awesomely scary! Here are some announcements and reminders to get you prepared for the largest LEGO convention in the US.

Theme:
The theme for this year is 2010: Bricks In Space. You are encouraged to work something spacey into your MOCs. For the sci-fi builders, there are four collaboration displays where you will most likely find one suitable for what you’re bringing.

Registration
Reminder: the first 750 registrants that are paid in full by May 20, 2010 will receive an engraved name badge and goody bag. If you are a returning attendee, you can sign in to register. New attendees can sign up here.

Keynote speaker:
The keynote speaker for this year is Lisbeth Valther Pallesen, Executive Vice President for Consumer Education Direct (CED). CED includes: LEGO CLUB, LEGO Digital (Universe/LEGO.com), Community Engagement and Communications (Steve Witt), LEGO Brand Retail, LEGO Shop@Home, LEGO Education. I look forward to hearing from someone of the upper management who reports directly to the CEO.

Presentations and workshops
Presentation slots are filling up fast, so if you want to give a 50 minute presentation, please contact us! Registration for workshops will open soon, stay tuned.

Esther Walner Memorial Charity Auction
This year we have some of the most unique and rare items in our charity auction. Bring extra money for the auction or just stop by and see some cool stuff.

MOC cards
MOC cards are due June 1st. Please register all MOCs that you are bringing and the MOC card info for each one. Your MOC card provides info about your creation to other and will make your creation eligible for an award.

Transportation:
To get from the airport to the hotel, the fastest and most popular method is by taxi. In particular, American Taxi has the best rates (~$35 from O’Hare to the Westin). Their number is 847-255-9600, which you may want to store in your phone.

Hotel rooms:
As usual, Brickworld is held at the Westin Hotel & Convention Center. This year, we have reserved the entire place for Brickworld events and attendees. But don’t wait until the last minute to book your room. Last year the two-bed rooms were out prior to the event. Click here to book your room at the special Brickworld rate.

Pictures from previous Brickworlds are on the Brickworld Flickr group.

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Upcoming City and Castle Advent Calendars [News]

Catching up on my backlog of product news are the advent calendars for 2010. The City Advent Calendar has a focus on miniature toys and includes an almost naked Santa in a shower, lolwut? The Castle Advent Calendar has a nice array of minifigs and selection of castle accessories. I don’t know anything about their availability across different countries, but I hope they’ll be broadly available.

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New images of LEGO 8684 Collectible Minifigures Series 2

While the first series of collectible minifigs are currently being released, detailed pictures of the next set are out. The lineup is equally amazing as the first series. I haven’t heard anything about the release date for these, but they’ll be worth the wait.

Via Brickset

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Upcoming 8128 Cad Bane’s Speeder [News]

A nice image has recently surfaced for 8128 Cad Bane’s Speeder, one of the summer special edition Star Wars sets. I’m excited about the rare minifigs included in this set.

Via Brickset

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LEGO Universe video game available for pre-order May 14 [News]

The upcoming massively multiplayer online game LEGO Universeicon will be available for pre-order from the LEGO Shop on May 14 (which is probably now).

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Pre-ordering the game will apparently get you a unique minifig, along with a code to unlock that minifig in the game.

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Kockice Expo 2010 in Zagreb, Croatia from May 13 to June 24

The Kockice LEGO Club based in Zagreb, Croatia is hosting a large Lego expo from May 13 to June 24. If you’re around the area, this is an event you may want to check out.

Here’s some info on what’s included in the expo from the coordinator Matija Grguric.

There will be featured lots of large models, including all current exclusive sets, a large city diorama, scaled models of Croatian buildings, a steampunk diorama featuring more than 30 aircrafts, castle diorama, pirates diorama, SW dioramas, space and many more. Exhibition space is spread on 450 square meters. LEGO is also participating with some of their models and displays, including a huge Einstein head weighing more than 250 kg.

There is also a playing area for kids and a playing workshop for kids where they build a huge fireman out of basic bricks. There will also be posters with models from AFOLs around the world, and some posters with history of LEGO, LUGs, AFOLs, SNOT and many others!

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LEGO Designer Simon Kent talks about 10213 Shuttle Adventure [Interview]

The announcement yesterday of 10213 Shuttle Adventure is followed today by an interview with Simon Kent, the Creative Lead who worked with Designer Steen Sig Andersen to create the set. Watch the video right here on The Brothers Brick:

Simon talks about some of the constraints that Steen worked under, as well as features of the set.

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10213 Shuttle Adventure blasts off in June [News]

The only thing that makes me sad about the announcement of the new 10213 Shuttle Adventure set is that the Space Shuttle program itself is ending this year. I’ll take some small consolation from swooshing this new set around my house.

10213 Shuttle Adventure (1)

The set includes 1,200 pieces, costs 100 USD, and ships in June. I’ve uploaded a full set of pictures to Flickr:

10213 Shuttle Adventure (6) 10213 Shuttle Adventure (7)

Here’s the official announcement from LEGO:

10213 Shuttle Adventure

Ages 16+
1,204 pieces
US $99.99 CA $129.99 UK £ 79.99 DE 89.99 €

Blast off on an outer space mission!

Standing 17.5″ (44cm) tall and 10″ (25.5cm) from wing tip to wing tip, this detailed and realistic space shuttle is ready to count down and blast off on its next exciting mission into space! You can take off from the launch pad, separate the detachable fuel tank and booster rockets, and deploy the satellite with unfolding antenna and solar cell panels. Shuttle model features realistic engines, retractable landing gear, an opening cockpit with seats for 2 astronauts, opening cargo compartment with a crane that can hold the satellite and a ground maintenance vehicle. Includes 3 minifigures: 1 male and 1 female astronaut, as well as 1 service crew member.

  • Includes 3 minifigures: 1 male and 1 female astronaut as well as 1 service crew member!
  • Features realistic engines, retractable landing gear, opening cockpit with seats for 2 astronauts and even a ground maintenance vehicle!
  • Take off from the launch pad!
  • Separate the detachable fuel tank and booster rockets!
  • Deploy the satellite with unfolding antenna and solar cell panels!
  • Open the cargo compartment to reveal the crane that can hold the satellite!
  • Shuttle Adventure stands 17.5″ (44cm) tall and measures 10″ (25.5cm) from wing tip to wing tip!

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Online-only LEGO Star Wars special deals May 3 & 4 [News]

The LEGO Shop online is having a two-day promotion (May 3 and 4), with deals on several sets, free shipping on orders over 75 USD (50 GBP and 55 euro), an exclusive sticker sheet, and a chance to win one of two Boba Fett minifigs. Yes, this offer is available globally.

7754 Home One Mon Calamari Star Cruiser is on sale for 30% off, while the UCS Millennium Falcon is 25% off.

Also 25% off is 10195 Republic Dropship with AT-OT Walker:

Here’s a look at that unique bronze Boba Fett minifigure:

Bronze LEGO Boba Fett minifig

The sale and special promotions end in 48 hours.

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LEGO Toy Story 3 sets available on LEGO.com now [News]

Pixar’s Toy Story 3 will be out in movie theaters in a few weeks, but the LEGO Toy Story 3 are available now from the LEGO Shop online.

7597 Western Train Chaseicon includes Buzz Lightyear, Woody, Jessie, Bullseye the horse, Rex the T-Rex, and Hamm the piggy bank.

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Some of the Toy Story sets look like pretty good LEGO City sets, including a pizza truck and a garbage truck:

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All five LEGO Toy Story 3 setsicon are available on LEGO.com.

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Summer 2010 Star Wars sets available on Amazon France [News]

To our lucky readers in France, you can now order the new Star Wars sets that are schedule for release in August. The sets are listed as in stock, which means they are available for delivery. I’m not sure if this is a mistake, but I won’t hesitate to take advantage of a rare opportunity to get the sets three months in advance.

Via Toys N Bricks

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