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Hot Toys is proud to present a new addition to their MMS Series from the film G.I. Joe Retaliation. The sixth scale Roadblock Collectible Figure is specially crafted based on the image of Dwayne Johnson (yep...it's The Rock). Currently,...
Hot Toys is proud to present a new addition to their MMS Series from the film G.I. Joe Retaliation. The sixth scale Roadblock Collectible Figure is specially crafted based on the image of Dwayne Johnson (yep...it's The Rock). Currently, Sideshow Collectibles has the figure available to pre-order for $219.99. It is slated to begin shipping in Q4 of 2013. The Roadblock figure features: • Three pairs of interchangeable gloved hands • Military camouflage uniform with tactical armor vest • Black t-shirt • Two holsters • Machine gun • Pair of brass knuckles • Pair of daggers attachable to the brass knuckles • Knife attachable to the brass knuckles • Baton attachable to the brass knuckles • Two pistols attachable to the brass knuckles • Pistol with silencer • Wrist watch • Electronic device • Figure stand with Roadblock nameplate and the movie logo
about 1 hour ago
Today in New York, LEGO unveiled a massive model of an X-wing fighter from Star Wars. Built by LEGO Master Model Builders, it’s the largest LEGO model ever made. While TBB couldn’t make it to New York for the launch ourselves...
Today in New York, LEGO unveiled a massive model of an X-wing fighter from Star Wars. Built by LEGO Master Model Builders, it’s the largest LEGO model ever made. While TBB couldn’t make it to New York for the launch ourselves, we’re pleased to bring you a guest post by BrickJournal Editor-in-Chief Joe Meno. The e-mail I received got my attention. It simply asked me if I was interested in having a personal tour of the “largest LEGO model ever built.” The note from LEGO had something to do with The Yoda Chronicles, an upcoming TV show on Cartoon Network. The clues given were that I would have to go to New York City and be taken to a hangar somewhere to see this model. For me, a trip to New York City is a cheap flight and hotel stay, so I accepted the invite and a few weeks and one particularly long windy drive, I along with a few others arrived at MacArthur Airport on Long Island, to a hangar that looked like any other hangar, except for the LEGO logo on the door. We were met by LEGO staff, including Master Model Builders Erik Varszegi and Dale E. Chasse, who led us inside. The first things we saw were the bulletins on the wall and the computer, which displayed an X-Wing. Then we turned and saw the rear of a private plane… Or was that a LEGO X-Wing fighter? It was! Only it was taller than us… I recognized the back knob gear to open the wings, but it alone was my height! Walking around to the front of the fighter, Erik gave us some information about the model. In case you missed it elsewhere, here’s the short of it: Built from over 5 million bricks Depicts the iconic X-wing starfighter from Star Wars Built in the Czech Republic at LEGO’s Kladno Model Shop Shipped in 32 pieces to be reassembled at MacArthur Airport From there, the plan was to separate the X-Wing into three parts to transport to Times Square: left wing, right wing, and fuselage. Some parts, such as the cockpit and outrigger guns were also removed for transport. In the hangar, though, it was complete, as if ready for a mission. Erik then showed us a neat surprise. With the flick of a few hidden switches, the X-Wing came to life with its engines glowing and powering up. The model has an internal lighting system and speakers, including woofers to give a deep sound to the engines. The rumble was one you felt as well as heard. Nearby, sized-up minifigures of Luke Skywalker, R2-D2, and R5-D8 were also on display, along with Yoda wearing his “I Love New York” T-shirt, which was first seen on minifigures given out at New York Toy Fair earlier this year. While Jek Porkins was a minifigure in this set, he wasn’t present at the hangar, as he wasn’t finished. (He did make it to Times Square, though!) Beside the computer was a reference model and also a sample stud from the final model. A quick explanation of scale: Because of the proportions of the minifigure, scale is often a fuzzy standard. For this model, the scale was determined to be 1:42, which is a pretty good approximation for kids. This will be important in a bit, so keep this thought. To understand the scale, take a 1-stud brick. The stud alone sized up to be 42 studs by 42 studs, making it almost the size of a large baseplate. This also makes the stud a little larger than the actual set. This makes details pretty easy to build, so every stud does have a LEGO logo on them. The model also is almost completely composed of bricks, with only a few plates used for shaping. Scaling to kids is important because the cockpit is meant to be boarded. The canopy doesn’t open, so a side panel is removed for entry. The interior of the cockpit is a photo station for kids to post photos online, so there are no details like the set, but a screen with a mosaic frame. The space is a little cramped for an adult, as I bumped my head on the cockpit glass. After the cockpit visit, Dale asked me if I wanted any overhead pics, pointing t
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The largest LEGO model EVER was revealed in Times Square today. This massively awesome model is made of 5,335,200 bricks and took 32 designers 17,000 hours to build! It’s out of this world! This morning in NYC’s Times Square,...
The largest LEGO model EVER was revealed in Times Square today. This massively awesome model is made of 5,335,200 bricks and took 32 designers 17,000 hours to build! It’s out of this world! This morning in NYC’s Times Square,  The LEGO Group unveiled the world’s largest LEGO model ever assembled. Created to celebrate the upcoming premiere of The Yoda Chronicles on Cartoon Network on Wednesday, May 29, the massive Star Wars-themed replica weighs nearly 46,000 pounds and took 32 master builders, five million LEGO bricks and over 17,000 hours to complete. Our friend and AFi reader GregNYC was on hand to take these pictures and video for us! After the unveiling, the model will remain in Times Square as an interactive exhibit through Saturday, May 25th.  After leaving Times Square, the model will “take off” for a summer landing at the LEGOLAND® California Resort outside San Diego for guests to visit through the remainder of the year. Thanks to Greg (and Lego) for the images and video!
about 3 hours ago
This Friday (May 24th 2013), Erick Scarecrow will be releasing a pair of new figures over at the ESC-Toy Shop. The 2 Tails Galactic Ginza (pictured above) is limited to only 2 pieces. It will retail for $250.00. The ESC x Frombies Cross...
This Friday (May 24th 2013), Erick Scarecrow will be releasing a pair of new figures over at the ESC-Toy Shop. The 2 Tails Galactic Ginza (pictured above) is limited to only 2 pieces. It will retail for $250.00. The ESC x Frombies Crossover figure - Lurker Midori - is limited to only 16 pieces, retailing for $50.00.
about 3 hours ago
"A Kaiju Romance" is a series of illustrations from Chris Lee featuring "the Gamera and Godzilla franchises falling in love in unexpected ways" - each rendered and printed on a 5x5" (12.7x12.7cm) card, hand-signed by the artist. Price...
"A Kaiju Romance" is a series of illustrations from Chris Lee featuring "the Gamera and Godzilla franchises falling in love in unexpected ways" - each rendered and printed on a 5x5" (12.7x12.7cm) card, hand-signed by the artist. Priced at US$10 per, you can choose your own designs with the drop-down menu at the purchase page. I had initially baulked at the size of the print when I opened the envelope, but the sheer awesomeness of the image more than made up for it LOL
about 4 hours ago
Why Castella Natalia is the awesomeness - Reason #1: Why Castella Natalia is the awesomeness - Reason #2: These were a complete surprise and delight, and you have my humblest and sincerest THANK YOU, Castella! Go visit @castell...
Why Castella Natalia is the awesomeness - Reason #1: Why Castella Natalia is the awesomeness - Reason #2: These were a complete surprise and delight, and you have my humblest and sincerest THANK YOU, Castella! Go visit @castellanatalia + www.castellanatalia.com, because she is simply the awesomeness!
about 5 hours ago
Enough of you out there have joined the ranks of our readership since my last post about this that a brief reminder seems in order: If you’re on Facebook or Twitter, you can see when we’ve posted something new here on The Bro...
Enough of you out there have joined the ranks of our readership since my last post about this that a brief reminder seems in order: If you’re on Facebook or Twitter, you can see when we’ve posted something new here on The Brothers Brick as soon as we post it. As always, there are lots of ways to connect with TBB and get your daily LEGO fix from us elsewhere on the web: Facebook Twitter YouTube Google+ RSS feed Blogged by The Brothers Brick group on Flickr TBB’s official Flickr account Finally, don’t forget that you can help define the “face” of TBB on Facebook and Twitter by submitting your LEGO photos to our TBB Cover Photos pool on Flickr.
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Banimon has released a trio of new 1-inch tall PVC figures (all completely interchangeable with the Glyos System Series figures). The Red Army Men "Revolutionary Guard" has 16 separate parts (includings a bonus Banigoth Warrior head)...
Banimon has released a trio of new 1-inch tall PVC figures (all completely interchangeable with the Glyos System Series figures). The Red Army Men "Revolutionary Guard" has 16 separate parts (includings a bonus Banigoth Warrior head) and will run $7.00. The Red Army Men "Fire Eater" Soldier is made up of 15 separate parts and will also run you $7.00. Finally, the Banigoth Winter Operations figure has 15 separate parts and will run you (guess...) $7.00.  (probably my favorite of the bunch)
about 5 hours ago
My issue is dust on my layout and how you minimize or prevent it. I am working on a two level shelf layout in a spare bedroom in the lower portion of a split level home. There are two furnace ducts which are ceiling mounted for a force...
My issue is dust on my layout and how you minimize or prevent it. I am working on a two level shelf layout in a spare bedroom in the lower portion of a split level home. There are two furnace ducts which are ceiling mounted for a forced air furnace that has an electronic air cleaner with HEPA post filter. I always leave the bedroom door closed. Even so, I have a considerable amount of dust accumulating. read more
about 6 hours ago
Ben Spencer's latest figure, Sgt. Krugg, Hippo Titan Soldier drops at noon CDT on 05.24.13 for US$85 each, exclusively from The Galaxxor Online Store - limited to an edition of 5 and will never be released in this colorway ever again. ...
Ben Spencer's latest figure, Sgt. Krugg, Hippo Titan Soldier drops at noon CDT on 05.24.13 for US$85 each, exclusively from The Galaxxor Online Store - limited to an edition of 5 and will never be released in this colorway ever again. >"He features 3 points of magnetic articulation (waist and shoulders), as well as a blunderbuss accessory, which can be held in his hand or magnetically mounted on his hip or back. The added element of the magnetic articulation adds a really cool "play" value to The Hippo Titan Soldier, which is an exciting new thing for my toys. It's also worth noting that the magnet system is completely compatible with all ManOrMonster? figures, including the awesome Warlords of Wor line."Sgt. Krugg was designed, sculpted and mashed up by Ben Spencer and engineered and produced in resin by ManOrMonster? Studios.
about 6 hours ago