Tuesday, January 20, 2009

LEGO Volkswagen Beetle

LEGO Creator Volkswagen Beetle

LEGO fans around the world named the famed Volkswagen Beetle as the classic car that they most wanted as a LEGO model…and now it’s finally here! Based on the iconic 1960 “Charlotte” model, the LEGO Volkswagen Beetle features realistic details and functions like opening doors, hood and trunk, a spare tire in the front and engine in the back, an accurate interior, and more. Includes display plate with detailed specifications of the original Volkswagen model! Measures 16" (41cm) long and 6½" (16cm) high! Realistic details include a movable stick shift, opening glove compartment and seats that fold forward! Features an engine in the back trunk and spare tire under the hood! Beetle details also includes a Volkswagen logo decal, windshield wipers and rearview mirror! Tires measure 2½" (6cm) wide!

You can get it at AMAZON.com here or
the LEGO STORE here

LEGO Castle Dwarves' Mining

LEGO Castle Dwarves' Mining

The dwarves are working hard mining, transporting and hiding rare diamonds and gems, but can they protect their treasure from the evil troll warriors and the giant troll? This special-edition set includes a rolling mine cart, a wheel powered bucket and launching catapult to fire at the attacking trolls. Includes 4 dwarves, 2 troll warriors, a giant troll and lots of accessories. Giant troll is 3" tall. 575 pieces.
You can get it at AMAZON.com here or
the LEGO STORE here

Monday, January 19, 2009

Lego Artists Recreate Barack Obama Inauguration Scene


Barack Obama's inauguration as President isn't until Tuesday, but Legoland in California has already unveiled a Lego brick creation of what we can expect the scene to look like. The inauguration scene is complete with intriciate details including a model White House, motorcade, and even lines to the porta-a-potties.



Visitors to Legoland will see Obama and his entire family recreated in the famous Danish bricks, while crowds of mini-Lego people surround. Notable on-lookers include outgoing President George W. Bush, Bill and Hillary Clinton, and even Oprah and Aretha Franklin. Obama's daughters, Sasha and Malia, are shown standing proudly behind their father as he takes the oath of office on the steps of the Capitol. Thousands of Lego bricks were used to create more than one thousand mini figures.


Via: The Cleveland Leader

LEGO Thunder Driller

LEGO Thunder Driller

The rugged Thunder Driller is the most important vehicle on the Power Miners team. With its massive double-geared, auto-rotating planetary drill, it tunnels through solid stone to reach deep underground caverns and hidden rock monster hives. As long as its magma-core engine is fueled up and its huge spiked wheels keep turning, the Thunder Driller's powerful dual-direction drill never stops spinning. Motor shield opens to display gearing system and stored crystals Includes 2 miners, rock monster and more Combine with #8958 Granite Grinder to create the massive Aero Shredder Vehicle measures 8" long and has giant spiky wheels 235 pieces.

You can get here at AMAZON.com here or
The LEGO SHOP here.

Lego Castle Set Medieval Market


Lego Castle Set #10193 Medieval Market

Expand your LEGO Castle kingdom!
This classic medieval village with marketplace is a perfect match for any LEGO Castle. Full of authentic features, fun accessories and all-new animals to expand and enhance your kingdom; it includes two complete buildings with detailed interiors like a blacksmith’s shop with waterwheel-driven hammer, a food stand, tree, table, cart, cows, chicken, rooster, duck, peasants, knights, rare elements and colors, and more!

- Play inside! The 2 two-story buildings feature a hinge system that allows you to open and close them as you wish!
- The yellow building contains the stables, blacksmiths shop and his home upstairs! Help the blacksmith forge the swords with the water powered trip hammer! Don’t forget to close the stable gates and feed the horse some carrots!
- The classically European styled blue building features a cozy tavern on the first floor and welcoming bedroom on the top floor.
- Lots of authentic touches: fireplaces in the bedrooms, pictures on the walls, dressing tables, working doors and windows and other interior details!
- The soldiers and peasants alike shop and eat in the marketplace filled with baskets of fish, apples and flowers. Sit at the table for a meal of cheese and whole turkey but stay out of the way of the soldiers carrying the kings treasure!
- Includes 8 minifigures: blacksmith, 2 soldiers, 2 male peasants, 2 female peasants and a boy minifigure!
- Buildings measure over 7.5 inches (19cm) tall and over 9 inches (22cm) long when open wide!

Get it from Amazon.com or
The LEGO Shop

Wednesday, January 14, 2009

Lego Star Wars Set Clone Wars Ahsokas Starfighter and Droids

Lego Star Wars Set #7751 Clone Wars Ahsokas Starfighter and Droids

Battle in space against Separatist droids! Using her wits, piloting skills and Jedi training, Ahsoka flies her Clone Wars starfighter in a daring space battle against Separatist droids. Fire the flick-launching missiles, but watch out for the buzz droids! Vulture droid converts from fighter to walker mode! . # Includes Ahsoka Tano, R7-A7 droid, 2 Buzz Droids and Vulture Droid! # Angle the starfighter wings to fire the missiles! Also features working landing gear, droid compartment and more! # Starfighter measures 10 inches long and Vulture Droid is 5 inches tall!
You can get here at AMAZON.com here or
The LEGO SHOP here.

Tuesday, January 13, 2009

LEGO Indiana Jones and the Lost Tomb

LEGO Indiana Jones and the Lost Tomb

Indiana Jones and Marion are trapped in a tomb filled with poisonous snakes! It looks like there's no way out - or is there? Help Indy bring the statue crashing down so he and Marion can escape. Includes Indiana Jones with hat, whip and bag, and Marion minifigures. Send the statue crashing through the wall to escape the tomb and to reveal a hidden hanging skeleton. Includes snakes that drop from the ceiling. Tomb measures 5" tall. 277 pieces.

Lego Star Wars General Grievous

Lego Star Wars General Grievous

Model features poseable neck, arms and hips! Split-apart chestplate opens to reveal Grievous' organs! Includes rotating display stand!

The towering cyborg commander of the Separatist forces lives! Wielding lightsabers in each of his four robotic arms, General Grievous prepares to battle the Jedi Knights in a fight for the fate of the galaxy. Standing 18 inches tall on its rotating display base and plaque, this detailed and authentic Star Wars model features poseable hips and neck and a split-apart chestplate revealing Grievous' organs hidden beneath! 1,085 pieces

Thursday, January 8, 2009

LEGO Star Wars Hyena Droid Bomber

LEGO Star Wars Hyena Droid Bomber

Blasting out of the Clone Wars, the Hyena droid is a powerful multi-purpose Separatist attack starfighter that converts from 4-legged planetary walker to flying bomber and attack modes.


Switch modes to demolish the Republic! Switching between walker, bomber and attack modes, the Hyena Droid is a powerful multi-purpose weapon for the Separatists as seen in Star Wars: The Clone Wars. Features four dropping bombs and three all-new rocket battle droid minifigures. # Pivot the wings for flying and walking positions! -Includes 3 new droid minifigures with special jet packs!

You can get it at AMAZON.com here or
the LEGO STORE here