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My local legoshop let me see in the catalogue. Moderators: Feel free to change this post. 50003 Batman Picture from LEGO cache - thanks to GRogall 257 pieces, age 6+, 2-4 players, 15-25 minutes, $29.99 US, August Info thanks to Artanis I 50004 Storymixer For a short video, and to discuss what appears to be a new LEGO game concept, go here. age 7+, 3-5 players, 20-30 minutes (no other info known) Info thanks to Artanis I 50006 Legends of Chima Picture from LEGO cache - thanks to GRogall (A Tribal Battle Game To Collect Chi): 211 pieces, age 7+, 2-3 players, 10-20 minutes, $19.99 US, August Info thanks to Artanis I 50011 Lord of the Rings: Battle of Helmsdeep Picture from LEGO cache - thanks to GRogall The Battle Of Helm's (Deep): 338 pieces, age 8+, 2/4 players, 15-35 minutes, $29.99 US, August (FBTB has $34.99 as the price in their set, but the card in the image states $29.99) Info thanks to Artanis I The last one looks much like a heroica game. edit: coming in august.
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I don't know if there is already a thread for this stuff but we can put in all our info about the second half of the 2013 Technic sets. here is a picture to get you guys started. http://img593.imageshack.us/img593/2125/img0346rp.jpg There is going to be a mega mobile crane (5 axles!), and 9397 scaled pneumatic tow truck, and some small sets that I do not know about.
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To all hello I Bring to your attention the review of one more novelty of 2013 - 60007 High Speed Chase! Little general information: Theme - City Subtheme - Police Year released - 2013 Pieces - 283 Minifigs - 3 The box of a set of time in one and a half is more than boxes from 60017 and 60018! On the face the set is represented: Also here it is possible to see an inscription about existence in a set of an exclusive minifig and a code for game! On the back party of a box too there is a lot of information! Functional and game features of a set: Also there is information on where to find a code for the game City Undercover as to use it and that it gives in game: Face party of a box: Let's pass to box contents! Having opened a box, we find out that it is filled on only two thirds! We find in it: - three packages with details - three parts of the instruction - stickers In instructions there are some interesting pages! These are new police sets of the beginning of year: Game City Undercover advertizing for Wii: The next information on a code for game: It is a little advertizing of sets of City: We pass to minifigs. Them in a set of only 3 pieces - on one on each HARDWARE! - the police officer on the motorcycle - new торсик very much pleases: both a bullet-proof vest, and "police" inscription on it, and a handheld transceiver and in general new colors! The only thing that very much isn't pleasant to me is a sticking-out part of a yellow body in area a breast throat! Also please feet - pockets, various fasteners! The torso is ornamented from two parties! - exclusive minifig - in what I didn't understand its exclusivity, probably in a hairdress? ! But all the same - a minifig excellent! - the bandit - at last updated this minifig! The new torso became more gloomy - dark colors dominate. Also on a torso you can see a rope and a belt! The torso has drawing from both parties - the part of a rope, various keys and master keys is behind also visible! Also the bandit had a new physiognomy - with short moustaches and a mask on a face. Why that it reminds me the Frenchman?! In a set are available new details are rare also: Assembly of a set is divided into three parts - according to instructions and packages! At first we collect the motorcycle and obstacles! Pay attention that at the motorcycle the design of fastening of a handheld transceiver and handcuffs changed! Sticker I didn't begin to paste since they can it is useful in other homemade products! Both we more than once saw the motorcycle, and protections! The following stage - assembly of the jeep which is very similar on Hammer! The jeep is built! Well to tell... On the picture it looks where it is better, than alive! At such huge sizes in it there isn't enough place - everything "is eaten" to cubes 2х4! What for?! To put in a cabin of 2 minifigs - it is unreal! Even doors aren't present, and after all not difficult to put them (see below)! General view of a car: In comparison with a minifig: To put a minifig inside, it is necessary to remove a roof again: Let's consider Hammer in all its aspects: It is possible to put at most 2-3 handheld transceivers in a luggage carrier, 2-3 couples handcuffs and pair of guns - all! Agree - for Hammer it very little! Now a comparative photo together with the motorcycle! Also you know... they look harmoniously and on a substantial scale! Assembly of a sports car of the bandit goes the last - the third - a stage! At assembly I was discouraged - so the car was colorful! But the final version was pleasant! The design of a car isn't difficult, but the total option was pleasant to me - reminds remotely any sports race car, something like Ferrari! In comparison with a minifig the machine turned out tall for a sports race car! But when the minifigure sits inside - everything looks perfectly! In a set there are a lot of details "money" and only one gold ingot - and all this is offered to be sent in a car! Also there is a strip representing thorns! But the sports car can't pass on them since it has very low landing! The set is built! After assembly there were many extra-details! Let's consider all set assembled! By the way, all three cars nearby look very much even harmoniously! The set makes ambiguous impression - on the picture and even all assembled looks well, harmoniously - any complaints! But separately is something unclear: such feeling that the motorcycle is added for show, the jeep strongly isn't finished, a sports car too big! As a bonus I will show as I made doors and I changed minifigs! Addition of doors which here on not to obvious reasons aren't present! Though to add them it is structurally possible very much even easily! Change of minifigs: On it all! I wait for your comments! PS: Excuse me for my bad English!
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Review: Lego 42000 Grand Prix Racer
SNIPE posted a topic in LEGO Technic, Mindstorms, Model Team and Scale Modeling
Hi, On the 26th of December I got the Lego 42000 from a local store after being informed that it is available in a certain store. I got it for £79.99 which I think is fair as today I finished building it and decided to do A review so without further do: General info: The set box is quite good with the images as it captures the whole car with good detail in a smallish box size, it also demonstrates its features, its ad-dons using PF and other usual information such as dimensions, it has a total of 1135 parts (26 spare from A model) and it is 58cm long by25cm wide by 13.6 cm tall, the B model is not available in the set but maybe online as PDF. The instructions are in three books its features are independent suspension, HOG steering, rear diff and working engine, tilting rear spoiler and engine body cover with a hinge. The engine cover and rear wing can either by adjusted manually or electronically. Mechanisms/construction: The mechanisms feature: linear actuators, gears+differentials, springs, motors, linkages on either beams or ball joints. they are either controlled by motor, by hand, the switch between rear wing and engine cover is done with a clutch that is hooked up to a selector switch, if you have the motor with it it only reveres whatever is selected. like that the linear actuators have build in slip clutches so you cant overdrive it and break it however when it goes off with lifting the engine cover is is quite wobbly and noisy, also when the engine cover lifts up it goes get slightly obstructed by a body panel and the mount of the actuator which does slow it down opening and closing half way though but it isn't a huge problem for me, after all it is still a set of standardized parts, nothing custom designed. The rear diff and engine work very well as usually when you spin the wheels they don't run for very long but these ones do so the parts have little friction, the rear spoiler is also good and I don't have any issues with it, its design is clever and a bit different maybe which is what lego is about. The suspension is smooth but I was hoping for more travel than this even if it is an F1 car, the fact that they can be seen operating is good too. The steering is also a bit of a problem as it has quite a poor turning circle, with these new steering parts which came out in this set first but it is even worse than other lego F1 cars. Since it is quite big and looks good this is a + but I don't think much of the stickers and they generally get damaged anyhow so I left them off but they do match with the shape and colour of the parts. The new parts are good , larger tires which I long for since the tires from the power puller and Williams f1 car are hard to get and expensive these new ones are better for sets about as large as the 42000 , I even think these tires will fit with other rims too. Another nice part is the 5L lift rm thin with cross holes both ends as trying to have a lift arm and support it that is 5l and thin is not easy, I used to use the triangular lift arm (old or new) before this part came out, and that is important because it will help get over problems and limits in future sets. This model is compatible with the power pullers battery box and M motor and you don't need to add or remove any other Technic parts to change it so the PF parts fit but I was expecting the clutch and sleeve to drive the rear wheels when it was in the middle position but it doesn't do anything which is odd, and there is plenty of space in the car too. I would also have liked to have the servo motor in the large space in the cockpit as that only requires the steering wheel to be taken off, I suppose for the price it's OK that you don't get any PF parts Pricing of this set is OK/slightly steep and I say this because of the above points and because it doesn't take that long to build which isn't too good for me as I like spending days building like with the Unimog U800 and that has PF too The design is good, I particularly like how the body contours match on either side of the air intake/grills on either side and the back engine cover is nice too as the back does have to go up on an angle slightly and when reading the instructions it looked like the back end was white tall but its fine. The colours are nice too kind of looks like a Honda/McLaren, the new body panels looks really sleek and will help with other models, my favourite is the 1.4x4 body panel in red The conclusion: My conclusion is that I give this car 7.5/ out of 10, you get three new linear actuators, newish tires (appeared in 1 other set I read),new steering/wheel hubs, body panels but it could be more complicated and have more features and have the 'new price' follow this perhaps, however there is a lot of good body work and some clever features and mechanisms so that's where i put it. For good measures here are some videos and images of the set: :), feel free to ask for any other information or photos of this model. https://www.dropbox....12 20 01 18.mov -
Official Press release 18.01.2013 10232 Palace Cinema (Available March 1st. 2013, for VIP Customers 14th. of February!) US $149.99, CDN $199.99, DE 139,99€, UK £119.99, DK 1,099.00 DKK Build a grand premiere at the Palace Cinema! It's premiere night at the Palace Cinema! Illuminate the night sky with the spotlights as the child star arrives in a fancy black limousine! Gather the crowd on the star-studded sidewalk, then head into the detailed lobby with a concession stand and ticket area! Take the grand staircase into the theater with a large screen, movie projector and reclining chairs for 6 minifigures. Introducing the latest addition to the LEGO Modular Buildings series, the highly detailed, 2-story Palace Cinema corner building. This collectable model features a sidewalk of the stars, brick-built entrance doors, posters, sign frontage, a tower with spires and rooftop decorations. Includes 6 minifigures: child actress, chauffeur, female guest, male guest, photographer and cinema worker. Includes 6 minifigures: child star, chauffeur, female guest, male guest, photographer and cinema worker Features brick-built entrance doors, posters, sign frontage, tower with spires and rooftop decoration, lobby, concession stand, ticket area, staircase, big screen, projector and reclining seats for 6 minifigures Vehicles include classic-style limousine Hard-to-find elements include a red baseplate and dark tan, dark red, and gold pieces Seat a 6-minifigure audience in the reclining seats! Play on the star-studded sidewalk, in the detailed lobby or in the big-screen theater! Collect and build an entire town with the LEGO® Modular Buildings collection: 10224 Town Hall, 10218 Pet Shop and 10211 Grand Emporium! Palace Cinema measures 15" (38cm) high, 10" (25.5cm) wide, and 10" (25.5cm) deep Limousine measures 1.6" (4cm) high, 5.9" (15cm) long, and 1.9" (5cm) wide Images link to HR pics +7000.pxl Download Designer Video in HD (29.7 MB) Enjoy! :classic: VIP members may purchase the set starting on February 14th. S@H and Lego Brand Stores!
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I submit to your attention the photoreview of a novelty of 2013 - 60018 Cement Mixer! Set details: Theme - City Subtheme - Traffic Year released - 2013 Pieces - 221 Minifigs - 2 The first Cement Mixer (7990) left in 2007! Though it also was popular, but in comparison with this model was very simple: New Cement Mixer made more functional and more plausible! The box by the sizes not big, but is filled with details completely that happens quite seldom! Box face: The back party of a box - functional features of a set are shown: Face party of a box: Let's pass to box contents: - two packages with details: - pretty thick instruction: - details without packages and a sticker: At a set are present both new details, and rare: Well here and the first disappointment - the rejected detail "wheel"! The benefit of such details at me is a lot of! In a set there are two minifigs: - the builder - a new face looks perfectly! - the driver - anything new. Now we will pass to set assembly. Cement Mixer is built! By the way, here, in my opinion, new details as cement better would approach: Let's consider the turned-out model in all its aspects: All set assembled: Mode of supply of cement: That pimples (cement) started dropping out of a mixer, it is necessary to twist the handle setting in motion a mixer: In a set there are a lot of extra-details: As a bonus - a small update of minifigs: Everyone will define pluses and minuses for itself(himself)! For me the most important pluses are - excellent functionality of a set and more plausible model цементовоза! Minus only one - the rejected detail! This minus isn't essential to me, but at whom this set will be the first Lego the designer, will be disappointed! I wait for your comments! Excuse me for my bad English!
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Hi, everybody! I bring to your attention the review of one more novelty of 2013 - 60017 Flatbed Truck! Set details: Theme - City Subtheme - Traffic Year released - 2013 Pieces - 212 Minifigs - 2 The box is absolutely identical to a box of 60018 Cement Mixer, but in difference from 60018, it is filled on three quarters! Box face: The back party of a box - the game moments and functional features of a set are shown: Face party of a box: Box contents: - two packages - two instruсtion - stickers and detail unpacked We begin assembly! Having opened packages, we find some interesting details: Minifigs - in their set of everything two, but pleases that they a different floor! - The female minifig - the driver of the car - anything new isn't present! - Man's minifig - the tow truck driver - too a standard minifig! According to the first instruction at first we assemble the car and a traffic light! The first part of a set is collected! Let's consider the machine on - closer: Behind the driver there is a place for small suitcase storage! Now we pass to the second instruction: Let's consider the assembled wrecker on - closer: The set is built! Extra-details remained much: Let's consider all set: Evacuation of the car looks so: And as a bonus - the remade \replaced minifigs of a set! Now all look so: For me this set is one of the best in the category of novelties 2013! In a set only pluses - two cars; the interesting wrecker (it is very similar on our Gazell), which can be remade in any other truck (as I will make when I will get the second same); more various minifigs! I wait for your comments! Excuse me for my bad English!
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LEGO Batman: The Video Game code from 2013 sets
piemaster1446 posted a topic in Culture & Multimedia
I saw in the Licensed forum that The Bat vs Bane Chase With Tumbler came with a code for the PC version of the original Lego Batman game. The code I saw was: QWIH4 - M6EQM - J986Y It also said to unlock it at the website LEGO.com/batmangame which wasn't working. What should I do? -
42010 + 42011 Dragster - Pictorial Review
Splat posted a topic in LEGO Technic, Mindstorms, Model Team and Scale Modeling
Now that the the 42010 + 42011 'Dragster Combi Model' instructions have been provided by DLuders, and have finally made their way onto the Lego Technic Website (here or here, but not on the Lego Customer Service Building Instruction page yet), I present my pictorial review of this model. I won't spend too much time talking about the boxes or parts as I have already covered those topics in my pictorial reviews of the individual sets (42010 Off-road Racer and 42011 Race Car). All pictures can be clicked on for a larger view, and are viewable in my Brickshelf folder (once moderated). Set: 42010 + 42011 Name: Dragster Combi Model Theme: Technic Year: 2013 Pieces: 231 (+100 spares) Price: US $39.98 (US $19.99 + US $19.99), CAD 49.98 (CAD 24.99 + CAD 24.99) Links: 42010: Lego Shop@Home (US) Lego Technic Website Lego Technic Instructions Brickset Bricklink Rebrickable 42011: Lego Shop@Home (US) Lego Technic Website Lego Technic Instructions Brickset Bricklink Rebrickable Pictures: Brickshelf (once moderated) Related Reviews: 42010 Off-road Racer 42011 Race Car The Boxes The back of both boxes shows the Dragster Combi Model, and states 'This building instruction only at: LEGO.com/technic'. This message is also reiterated in the building instructions for each set, as well as the supplementary booklet that comes with both sets. Building Instruction The instructions for this 'Dragster Combi Model' don't come as a printed booklet with either of the two sets, but must be downloaded from the LEGO.com/technic website, via this direct link to the PDF, or via this link provided by DLuders. The PDF is listed as a 7.77MB download, and contains 45 pages. The quality of the PDF is a lot better than the quality of the A Model instructions of either set, and, as is typical for download-only B Model instructions, these instructions feature a white background which will save ink/toner when printed. Random page from the instructions (Page 41, Step 28): Pieces To make this 'Dragster Combi Model' you will either have to: pull apart both the 42010 Off-road Racer and 42011 Race Car sets, buy another copy of each set, or already have the pieces available in your collection. The last option might be a bit difficult at the moment as both of these sets contain new pieces. For details of the new pieces, please refer to my previous pictorial reviews (42010 Off-road Racer and 42011 Race Car). I took the second option, and bought another copy of each of the sets. The pieces from 42010 Off-road Racer (on the right) and 42011 Race Car (on the left): The build This 'Dragster Combi Model' uses more pieces than either of the A Models, so there are slightly more pages of instructions, and a few sub-models, but it has about the same difficulty as the A Model of either set. In my previous pictorial review, a request was made by Lost_In_Noise to have some shots of the build process. So here they are... (remember that you can click on each picture to see a larger version) Page 4, Step 5, and Page 5 Step 8: Page 8, Step 10, and Page 13 Step 15: Page 16, Step 18: Page 24, Sub-model, and Page 25 Step 19: Page 28, Step 20: By turning an axle, which turns a worm gear, which then turns one of the new 8 tooth gears, the driver's cage opens and closes. Page 35, Step 27, and Page 40, Sub-model: The sub-model also features a mechanism using a worm gear and the other new 8 tooth gear to enable to rear wing/spoiler to be adjustable. Page 45, Step 32: The completed model. The Dragster Combi Model I like that TLG added the shift indicator light into the cockpit of the Dragster: Spare Pieces The 42010 Off-road Racer contained 160 pieces, with 7 spares. The 42011 Race Car contained 158 pieces, with 6 spares. That adds up to a total of 331 pieces for both sets combined. The 'Dragster Combi Model' has a total of 231 pieces (if I counted correctly), utilizing about 70% of the pieces from both sets, and leaving 100 spares left over. I would have liked to see a higher percentage of parts used, and would have liked to see both pull-back motors used in this model. All Three Models Conclusions First of all, I would like to re-state that I wish TLG would release the instructions for the B Models and Combi Models' at the same time that the respective A Models sets are available to purchase! The instructions for this 'Dragster Combi Model' only became available about one month after I had already received my copy of the 42011 Race Car. I'm not sure that the wait was worth it either, as this model is a little bit disappointing in a number of ways. Although the combined model uses more pieces then either of the A Models, it only uses 70% of the total number of pieces available, and I was hoping to see both pull-back motors used at once. This model is also heavier that either of the A Models, which means that it doesn't perform as well either. 42010 Off-road Racer: low-pile carpet = 9.60m (31.45'), smooth tiles = 11.50m (37.75') 42011 Race Car: low-pile carpet = 7.85m (25.75'), smooth tiles = 8.55m (28.05') 42010 + 42011 Dragster: low-pile carpet = 5.65m (18.55'), smooth tiles = 6.30m (20.65') If you want the best performing model, I suggest getting the 42010 Off-road Racer. I think TLG did an okay job with the use of colour in this model, and while I didn't use the stickers, most of them look okay in the combined model (see below), except for the stickers on the rear wing/spoiler which look a little bit out-of-place. This model does have some nice details though, such as the engine air intakes and exhaust pipes, shift indicator in the cockpit, and even 'pedals' for the driver. However, while this model is easily recognisable as a dragster, it is still out of proportion when compared to real dragsters. The back is way too big, the chassis isn't skinny enough, and the rear tires aren't large enough. On the plus side, it is nice that both of the extra features (opening/closing of the driver's cage, and the adjustable rear wing/spoiler) can be controlled via axles sticking out the back of the vehicle. So given the above comments, is this model greater than the sum of it's parts? I would have to say 'no'. If you can only afford one of these sets, I would choose the 42010 Off-road Racer. If you can afford both sets, I would keep them built as the 42010 Off-road Racer and the 42011 RaceCar. If you can afford to get two of each set, then the 'Dragster Combi Model' is still an ok model, but I don't think that it is a 'must have'. As always, you're opinion may vary. -
42010 Off-road Racer - Pictorial Review
Splat posted a topic in LEGO Technic, Mindstorms, Model Team and Scale Modeling
Following on from my review of the 42011 Race Car, I now present to you my pictorial review of the 42010 Off-road Racer. All pictures can be clicked on for a larger view, and are viewable in my Brickshelf folder (once moderated). Set: 42010 Name: Off-road Racer Theme: Technic Year: 2013 Pieces: 160 (+7 spares) Price: US $19.99, CAD 24.99 Links: Lego Shop@Home (US) Lego Technic Website Lego Technic Instructions Brickset Bricklink Rebrickable Pictures: Brickshelf (once moderated) The Box A fairly standard looking Technic box, measuring 26cm x 14cm x 6cm (10.25" x 5.5" x 2.4"), which is slightly thicker than the box for the 42011 Race Car which was 4.5 (1.8") thick. The back of the box is exactly the same as the box of the 42011 Race Car, and shows you how you can combine the two sets together to create a Dragster. The left side features French (translated as 'The off-road buggy') and Spanish (translated as 'Off-Road Racing'). Front and back: Top and bottom: Left and right: Boxes from both 42011 and 42010: The Contents One small bag of pieces One medium bag of pieces One larger bag of pieces What looks to be a new pull-back motor for 2013, the same as in 42011 Race Car Four Tire 43.2mm D. x 26mm Balloon Small loose in the box One sticker sheet A supplementary booklet (12 pages) A single building instruction book (48 pages) New and/or Interesting Pieces Four of the new smaller panels, numbered 21 and 22. The Lego part numbers for these in blue are 6022764 and 6023035 respectively. Close-up pictures of these parts can be seen here and here What looks to be a new pull-back motor. I don't have any previous ones to compare, but it looks similar to Pullback Motor 7 x 5 x 3 (Motor 6) or Pullback Motor 8 x 5 x 3 (Motor 6a), although it has different mounting points. What looks to be a new Technic, Gear 8 Tooth, as shown in my 42011 Race Car Pictorial Review. Six Dark Bluish Gray Technic, Axle and Pin Connector Hub with 2 Axles. While not new, these were released in 2012 and have only appeared in four other sets so far. Two Black Technic, Panel Fairing Small Smooth Short #1 and #2, but I wish that these were blue instead Two Black Technic, Panel Fairing Small Smooth Long #3 and #4, and again, I wish that these were blue instead Four Black Tire 43.2mm D. x 26mm Balloon Small One Light Bluish Gray Technic, Gear Worm Screw Blue pieces! While not a whole lot of them, it is nice to see beams in a colour that isn't LBG, DBG, Black, Red or Yellow. The Blue Technic, Liftarm 1 x 9 Bent (7 - 3) Thick is quite rare, having only appeared in one other set before, back in 2002. As the chassis of the Off-road Racer is blue, the seat in this model deviates from the standard blue seat, and is red. The full list of parts can be seen on the inventory page of the instructions, or on the Bricklink inventory page. Sticker Sheet There are eight stickers on one sheet. The sticker sheet is 10.5cm x 8.3cm (4.1" x 3.3"). I did not apply the stickers to my model. Supplementary Booklet The booklet has 12 pages, and shows a few 'play' situations together with the 42011 Race Car, some pages showing other sets in the 2013 line-up, and the back page shows how the two sets can be combined (similar to the back of the box). This is the same booklet that was also in the 42011 Race Car set. Click the images if you want to see larger pictures of the pages. Building Instruction Book The building instructions are fairly standard, presented with part call-outs and the typical light blue background. We get the new graphics on Page 2 reminding us to sort our pieces, which was was also seen in the 42011 Race Car Pictorial Review, and we still get the GEWINNE! kid on the back page. Only some pages are shown here (there are 48 pages in total), and the instructions can be downloaded in PDF format from the Lego website, although the resolution of the PDF is quite poor. Page 7, Step 2: Here we have a mistake in the instructions, but hopefully my copy of the instructions were just part of an early batch and this will be fixed soon. It was easy enough for me to guess what was supposed to happen, but I hope kids in the target 7-14 year-old range don't have too many problems with this. The PDF instructions that are downloadable from the Lego website do not show this error, which suggests that TLC is already aware of the error. Page 17, Step 14: Half way through the build process. Page 43, Step 28: The completed model. Just like the 42011 Race Car, there are two pieces shown left over in the last step of the instructions, one Worm Gear and the new 8 Tooth Gear. Page 46: The inventory page, showing all of the parts and the Lego Element IDs. The Race Car Apart from the pull-back motor, the only other feature of this model is that the cage at the top can open up. Spare Pieces There are seven spare pieces, but just like in the 42011 Race Car set, the only two gears in the set are spare pieces (one Worm Gear and the new 8 Tooth Gear). They are shown in the last step of the instructions, and I can only imagine that they are used when combining this set with 42011 Race Car. The rest of the spares are fairly standard pieces. Conclusions This is only a small Technic set with 160 pieces (two more than the 42011 Race Car), but it is just in time for Christmas so I can imagine this set ending up in lots of kids hands on Christmas morning. With it's slightly larger wheel diameter, this set travels further than the 42011 Race Car: 9.60m (31.45') vs 7.85m (25.75') on low-pile carpet, and 11.50m (37.75') vs 8.55m (28.05') on smooth tiles. The larger diameter wheels also mean that this set takes slightly more space to pull-back than the 42011 Race Car: 1.07m (42') vs 1.02m (40'). So which set is better, the 42010 Off-road Racer, or the 42011 Race Car? Aesthetics: Personally I think the 42011 Race Car looks better, but this is a very subjective opinion, and your opinion may vary. I am glad that we are seeing some more pieces in blue though. Performance: The larger diameter wheels on the 42010 Off-road Racer clearly enable it to out-perform the 42011 Race Car in all of my tests. Functionality: Both sets have the pull-back motor function, although the 42010 Off-road Racer also has the cage at the top that can open. Parts: Both sets feature a very similar set of parts. The 42011 Race Car has two extra panels (Red Technic, Panel Fairing Small Smooth Short #1 and #2), whereas the 42010 Off-road Racer has six of the Dark Bluish Gray Technic, Axle and Pin Connector Hub with 2 Axles and blue beams. It is a close call, but personally I like the 42010 Off-road Racer just a little bit better. Unfortunately TLG hasn't released the building instructions to make the Dragster by combining the two sets yet, but I look forward to building it and seeing how it performs once the instructions are available. Update: The building instructions to make the 'Dragster Combi Model' are now available here or here or here (thanks DLuders). Update: My 42010 + 42011 Dragster Combi Model Pictorial Review is now available. Hopefully I have covered most angles, but if you want any more photos or info, just let me know. -
The First Architecture set for 2013 will be: 21017 Imperial Hotel Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright from 1916-1922, the Imperial Hotel of Tokyo, Japan was commissioned to bridge the divide between the Western and Eastern worlds. This modern masterpiece exemplifies Frank Lloyd Wright's imagination and genius, designed in the shape of it’s own monogram logo and strong enough to withstand Japan’s frequent and devastating earthquakes. Today, the main entrance and lobby are all that remains of this icon, displayed in the Meiji Museum in Nogoya, Japan. This highly detailed LEGO® model, co-developed and designed by LEGO architects, captures all of the distinctive features that made the Imperial Hotel an architectural landmark for generations. The assembled Imperial Hotel model stands over 11" (28cm) wide on a base with printed name label. Set includes a booklet with facts about the building, its construction and its history. • Replica of real-world architectural landmark • Booklet included with details on design and history (English language only) • Explore advanced building techniques • Collect all of the LEGO® Architecture series models • Measures over 4" (10cm) tall, 11" (28cm) wide and 9" (24cm) deep Pictures link to HR images 2500+ .pxl! 1188 pcs. and range in the $90-$100 I can only think this will be Frank Lloyd Wright hotel in Tokyo which has been sadly demolished! 21015 The Leaning Tower of Pisa (From TLG official website) March 15th. 2013 The Leaning Tower of Pisa (Torre pendente di Pisa) took almost 200 years to complete and has stood beside the Cathedral of Pisa for over 600 years. Thanks to its famous tilt, it has become one of the world's most recognizable architectural landmarks. The story behind the bell tower spans over 800 years of European history and provides a fascinating glimpse into a miracle of medieval engineering. While the Tower of Pisa is most known for ”leaning”, it would still be a remarkable architectural structure without this famous feature. Constructed at a time when there was very little building of this kind being carried out in Europe, the intelligent use of columns and arches demonstrates an in-depth understanding of weight and load characteristics that was way ahead of its time. What the architect overlooked however, was the clay-based soil and the need for a foundation capable of supporting a bell tower that would eventually weigh 16.000 tons (14.500 metric tons). The eight-story tower was built with limestone and lime mortar, with an exterior covering of marble. Interestingly, the limestone is probably why the tower has not cracked and collapsed – the rock is flexible enough to withstand the pressures placed on it by the tilt. The bottom story of the tower is an arcade of 15 closed marble arches. Each of the following six stories contains 30 arches, while the final story, or bell-chamber, has 16 arches. Facts Location .....................................................................................................Pisa, Italy Architect .....................................................................................................Various Date ............................................................................................................Started 1173 – Completed 1399 Construction type .....................................................................................Bell Tower Architectural style .....................................................................................Romanesque Tower/Gothic Bell Chamber Materials ....................................................................................................Limestone, Lime mortar, Marble exterior Height .........................................................................................................8 stories, 185 ft. (56.4 m) Diameter of base ......................................................................................50 ft. 9.6 in. (15.484 m) Weight ........................................................................................................16,000 tons (14,500 metric tons) Angle of tilt .................................................................................................3.97 degrees 12 ft. 10 in. (3.9 m) from vertical Designing the Model As an Architectural Artist, my desire is to capture the essence of a particular architectural landmark into its pure sculptural form. I first and foremost do not view my models as literal replicas, but rather my own artistic interpretations through the use of LEGO® bricks as a medium. In an attempt to appeal to the vast admirers of the Leaning Tower of Pisa, our specific aim was to ensure that it could be both afforded and constructed by anyone looking to enjoy displaying a miniature Pisa they can call their own. To do so, I needed to adhere to a minimal element/part pallet, which would affect the model’s scale, level of detail and construction techniques while maintaining structural integrity.' Adam Reed Tucker 21018 United Nations Headquarters Not much info on this yet! but........ HR images added 21.06.2013 Enjoy! :classic:
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New Parts for 2013 that benefit Technic
freakwave posted a topic in LEGO Technic, Mindstorms, Model Team and Scale Modeling
----------->>>Dear Admins... please change the title to "...2013" .... forgive my ignorance to proofread the title... When going through the new Galaxy Squad pictures of Flickr user "Cupishalfempty" I came across this one which shows an interesting part getting System and Technic together. Look in the top row of parts: fW -
42011 Race Car - Pictorial Review
Splat posted a topic in LEGO Technic, Mindstorms, Model Team and Scale Modeling
A few days ago the Toys'R'Us (US) website briefly had the new 42011 Race Car set for sale, but they seem to have removed it now. I was lucky enough to place an order, and I got this set delivered to me on Friday. I present my pictorial review of the 42011 Race Car, including a few pics of the new pieces. These photos were taken in a rush without my normal photo setup, so I apologize if any of them are a bit blurry or a bit dark. All pictures can be clicked on for a larger view, and are viewable in my Brickshelf folder (once moderated). Set: 42011 Name: Race Car Theme: Technic Year: 2013 Pieces: 158 (+6 spares) Price: US $19.99, CAD 24.99 Links: Lego Shop@Home (US) Lego Technic Website Lego Technic Instructions Brickset Bricklink Rebrickable Pictures: Brickshelf (once moderated) The Box A fairly standard looking Technic box, measuring 26cm x 14cm x 4.5cm (10.25" x 5.5" x 1.8"). The back of the box shows you how you can combine this set with set 42010 Off-Road Racer to create a dragster, while the left side feature the word 'Race Car' translated into French and Spanish. Front and back: Top and bottom: Left and right: The Contents One small bag of pieces One larger bag of pieces Two x LBG Technic, Liftarm 1 x 15 Thick loose in the box What looks to be a new pull-back motor (I don't have any previous ones to compare) One sticker sheet A supplementary booklet (12 pages) A single building instruction book (48 pages) New Pieces Four of the new smaller panels, numbered 21 and 22. The Lego part numbers for these are 6022750 and 6022752 respectively. What looks to be a new pull-back motor. I don't have any previous ones to compare, but it looks similar to Pullback Motor 7 x 5 x 3 (Motor 6) or Pullback Motor 8 x 5 x 3 (Motor 6a), although it has different mounting points. What looks to be a new Technic, Gear 8 Tooth The new smaller panels have two pin holes on the sides, and an axle hole at the end. The pull-back motor takes about eight turns to wind it up, and with the diameter of the wheels on this model, that equates to about 1 metre (40") of pull-back required. This appears to be a new Technic, Gear 8 Tooth, and it has the marking '4' and '01' on the sides of it's teeth. Previous 8 Tooth Gears have looked like theses (image from Sariel's Gears Tutorial): Sticker Sheet There are 12 stickers on one sheet, and the grey in the pic is actually a shiny silver. The sticker sheet is 10.5cm x 11.4cm (4.1" x 4.5"). I did not apply the stickers to my model. Supplementary Booklet The booklet has 12 pages, and shows a few 'play' situations together with 42010 Off-Road Racer, some pages showing other sets in the 2013 line-up, and the back page shows how the two sets can be combined (similar to the back of the box). Building Instruction Book The building instructions are fairly standard, presented with part call-outs and the typical light blue background. We get the new graphics on Page 2 reminding us to sort our pieces, which was was also seen in the new 10233 Horizon Express instructions (review), although we still get the GEWINNE! kid on the back page. Only some pages are shown here (there are 48 pages in total). I'm sure the full instructions will be available on the technic.lego.com website soon. The Race Car Spare Pieces There are six spare pieces, but interestingly the only two gears in the set are spare pieces (one Worm Gear and the new 8 Tooth Gear). They are shown in the last step of the instructions, and I can only imagine that they are used when combining this set with 42010 Off-Road Racer. The rest of the spares are fairly standard pieces. Conclusions This is only a small Technic set with 158 pieces, but I can imagine this appealing to kids that want to race their friends (as shown in the supplementary booklet). I don't have any previous pull-back motor sets, so I can't compare the performance of this model vs others, but on low-pile carpet this model would go an average of 7.85m (25.75'), and on smooth tiles it would go 8.55m (28.05'). Upon releasing the car on tiles, the rear wheels seem to spin a tiny bit, so the model could do with a little bit more weight over the rear wheel for better traction, or it could just be that my wheels were getting a bit dusty/fluffy after running on carpet. Aesthetically the race car looks quite nice, which wouldn't have been possible without the new smaller panels, and it's good to see little details added such as the drivers seat and steering wheel, the engine details, and the rear light at the back. Apart from the pull-back motor, there aren't any other functions in this model (no steering, suspension, etc). I'm interested to see how this set combines with 42010 Off-Road Racer (it looks like it uses both pull-back motors), and how the new 8 Tooth Gears perform. Update: The 'Dragster Combi Model' only uses one pull-back motor. Update: My 42010 Off-road Racer Pictorial Review is now available. Update: My 42010 + 42011 Dragster Combi Model Pictorial Review is now available. Hopefully I have covered most angles, but if you want any more photos, just let me know. -
Saw this at Smashing Bricks. DK is releasing a Minifigures Character Encyclopedia with Series 1-10 and an exlusive figure. It's due to release in May 2013, and I'm curious. What could this exclusive figure be?
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LOTR 2013 Line-up (Release: June) Warning all pictures link to HR versions which can be up to +6000.pxl all pictures posted from GRogall 79005 The Wizard Battle S@H 113 pcs. US$ $12.99, $15.99 CDN, DE 14,99 €,UK £11.99 Recreate The Wizard Battle at The Tower of Orthanc, as Gandalf the Grey takes on his mentor and old friend, Saruman, who has fallen under the influence of Sauron while gazing into his palantir. Saruman will stop at nothing to deliver the One Ring to his new master and serve him by helping to conquer Middle-earth. Avoid the spinning palantir’s spell, cast powerful staff magic and send Saruman flying from his throne! Stay away from Sauron’s mesmerizing gaze or risk being enslaved yourself! Includes 2 minifigures with staffs: Gandalf the Grey and Saruman. 79006 The Council of Elrond S@H 243 pcs. US$ $29.99, $34.99 CDN, DE 39,99 €,UK £29.99 Build the majestic Elven city of Rivendell, home to Elrond and his beautiful warrior-princess daughter, Arwen. Call Gimli and Frodo Baggins to The Council of Elrond to plan the destruction of the One Ring and the defeat of Sauron. Place the Ring on the podium and recreate this classic scene from The Fellowship of the Ring! Send Gimli flying with the launch function when he tries to destroy the Ring with his axe. Beware the Eye of Sauron, as he draws closer to the Ring that will lead to the fall of Middle-earth! Includes 4 minifigures with weapons: Elrond, Arwen, Frodo Baggins and Gimli. 79007 Battle at the Black Gate S@H 656 pcs. US$ $59.99, $74.99 CDN, DE 89,99 €,UK £59.99 Fly the Great Eagle high above the Black Gate of Mordor where Aragorn and Gandalf the White must distract the Eye of Sauron. Use them to stage a scene while Frodo Baggins and his friend Sam throw the One Ring into the fiery depths of Mount Doom and destroy it forever. To reach the Ring’s final destination, you must defeat the Mouth of Sauron and the Mordor Orcs positioned high in the spiked gate walls. Then breach the gate and lead the attack on the enemy! Includes a Great Eagle and 5 minifigures with weapons: Aragorn, Gandalf the White, Mouth of Sauron and 2 Mordor Orcs. 79008 Pirate Ship Ambush S@H 756 pcs. US$ $99.99, $129.99 CDN, DE 99,99 €,UK £89.99 On the shores of Minas Tirith, Sauron’s Mordor Orcs prepare to greet their allies aboard the Pirate Ship – but all is not as it seems. Pull up alongside them, drop the anchors and lead a surprise attack with Aragorn, Gimli, Legolas Greenleaf and the Army of the Dead. This majestic Corsair ship features 3 large sails, removable rear section with dungeon and Pirate of Umbar prisoner, firing crossbow and loads of armor and weapons! Capture the Orc catapult and lead the glow-in-the-dark King of the Dead and his soldiers into battle at the War of the Ring! Includes 9 minifigures with weapons and accessories: Aragorn, Legolas Greenleaf, Gimli, 2 Mordor Orcs, the King of the Dead, 2 Soldiers of the Dead and a Pirate of Umbar. 10237 The Tower of Orthanc S@H 2359 pcs. US$ 199.99 Finally, collect one of the most instantly recognizable and iconic buildings of The Lord of the Rings™ trilogy: The Tower of Orthanc™! Build all 6 highly detailed floors filled with fascinating movie-related details including the attic, library, alchemy room, Saruman’s throne room, entrance hall and dungeon. This exclusive model stars in some of the most iconic scenes from The Lord of the Rings movies. Swoop down with the Great Eagle and rescue stranded Gandalf the Grey from his tower-top prison after his defeat at the hands of the white wizard, Saruman. Build the powerful, tree-like Ent, with poseable limbs and cool swinging arm function, then attack the Uruk-hai and Orc Pitmaster while Saruman and his servant Grima Wormtongue take refuge high in the tower. The Tower of Orthanc is a must-have model for any The Lord of the Rings collection! Includes a Great Eagle, buildable Ent figure and 5 minifigures with weapons: Saruman with kirtle outfit, Grima Wormtongue, Gandalf the Grey, an Uruk-hai and the Orc Pitmaster. All pictures are © 2013 The Lego Group The Hobbit 2013 Line-up (release December) 79011 Dol Guldor Ambush $19.99 79012 Mirkwood Elf Army $29.99 Lake Town Chase $49.99 79014 Dol Guldor Battle $69.99 Image first posted by LOTR343 -Sci
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Here are the HR Images for the new Duplo Disney Plane sets all pics link to HR images +2000.pxl 10509 Dusty and Chug 10510 Ripslinger's Air Race 10511 Skipper's Flight School Enjoy! Item #10509 (Planes) $14.99 USD / $14.99 CAD 16 pieces Available August Item #10510 (Planes) $24.99 USD / $24.99 CAD 40 pieces Available August 10511 Skipper’s Flight School $39.99 USD / $39.99 CAD 53 pieces Available August 10512 Jake's Treasure Hunt 10513 Never Land Hideout 10514 Jake's Pirate Ship Bucky 10515 Aerial's Undersea Castle 10516 Aerial's Magical Boat Ride 10531 Mickey & Friends I don't have any other news to share at the moment or anything to add except for my continued disappointment at the lack of System Disney sets. Oh well, there's always the next wave... Dscuss!
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I could take a look in the retailers catalogue and I could tell about this. Moderators, feel free to change or remove this post if not acceptable. For young builders is the line from creator with one or two minifigs and some easy buildings. 10655 Monster trucks Pieces: 197 Price: USD 19.99 Brickset 10656 My First LEGO Princess Pieces: 88 Price: USD 9.99 Brickset 10657 My First LEGO Set (construction theme) Pieces: 148 Price: USD 14.99 Brickset 10659 Blue Suitcase Pieces: 146 Price: USD 24.99 Brickset 10660 Pink suitcase Pieces: 151 Price: USD 24.99 Brickset 10661 My First LEGO Fire Station Pieces: 90 Price: USD 9.99 Brickset 10662 Creative Bucket Pieces: 607 Price: USD 29.99 Brickset 10663 Creative Chest Pieces: ?? Price: ?? Brickset 10664 Creative Tower Pieces: ?? Price: ?? Brickset
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CREATOR 2013 News 31000 Mini Speeder Pieces: 65 Price: USD 6.99 Brickset 31001 Mini Skyflyer Pieces: 62 Price: USD 6.99 Brickset 31002 Super Racer Pieces: 121 Price: USD 14.99 Brickset 31003 Red Rotors Pieces: 145 Price: USD 14.99 Brickset 31004 Fierce Flyer Pieces: 166 Price: USD 14.99 Brickset 31005 Construction Hauler Pieces: 256 Price: USD 17.99 Brickset 31006 Highway Speedster Pieces: 286 Price: USD 24.99 Brickset 31007 Power Mech Pieces: 223 Price: USD 19.99 Brickset 31008 Thunder Wings Pieces: 235 Price: USD 19.99 Brickset 31009 Red House Pieces: 271 Price: USD 24.99 Brickset 31010 Tree house Picture courtesy 'Fedro Photo's' on flickr. Thanks to Just2Good Pieces: 356 Price: $29.99 Available: August 31011 Flying Adventures Picture courtesy Brickset. Pieces: 618 Price: USD 59.99 Release: August 31012 Family House Picture courtesy Brickset. Thanks to sgeureka. Pieces: Price: 10250 Chinese Year of the Snake Pieces: Price: Original Post: I looked in the retailers catalogue and I could tell something Moderators, feel free to change or remove this post if it is not acceptable. 2 little sets 31002 Race car, with mostly yellow pieces 31003 Helicopter with mostly red pieces 31004 Eagle, with mostly brown pieces 31005 Sattelschlepper?, German word I not can translate 31006 Sportcar, mostly white pieces 31007 Robot, mostly green pieces 31008 Powerjet, mostly bleu pieces 31009 Red little house with dark blue roof pieces, male minifig and another barbecue
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All of the 2013 Galaxy Squad sets! Warning all pictures link to HR versions which can be up to +6000.pxl all pictures posted from GRogall Spring Wave 70700 Space Swarmer The evil alien buggoid is buzzing around in his Space Swarmer. Don't let him capture the Galaxy Squad robot sidekick with the ship’s grabber mouth! Help him to blast away from the buggoid's sonic gun with his jet pack! Get to safety, then aim and fire the blasters to stop that swarming space critter! Includes 2 minifigures with weapons: alien buggoid and robot sidekick with a jet pack. 70701 Swarm Interceptor An armed and dangerous alien mosquitoid is speeding this way on a space flyer! Stop that creepy crawler with blue team leader Solomon Blaze and the split function Swarm Interceptor! When the action gets too hot for one Galaxy Squad ship, split the Swarm Interceptor into 2 fierce fighting machines: an agile flyer with detachable guns and a powerful turret with hidden flick missiles! That pest doesn't stand a chance against the split-function Swarm Interceptor with Solomon Blaze at the wheel! Includes 2 minifigures with assorted weapons: Solomon Blaze and alien mosquitoid. 70702 Warp Stinger Stop the angry alien mosquitoid behind the wheel of the fearsome Warp Stinger! It's using the Warp Stinger's shooting function to attack the Galaxy Squad heroes. Go after it with red team leader Billy Starbeam and his speederbike! Watch out for the Warp Stinger's sticky cocoon trap! Fire the detachable blasters and team up with his robot sidekick to save the world from those overgrown bugs! Be ready for a serious bug battle against the Warp Stinger's cocoon, moving wings, detachable gun and shooter function. Includes 3 minifigures with assorted weapons: Billy Starbeam, robot sidekick with jet pack and winged alien mosquitoid. 70703 Star Slicer The Star Slicer is creeping along on its locust legs out to capture the blue Galaxy Squad team. Stop the alien's Star Slicer before he gets Solomon Blaze’s sidekick with his stinging claws! Split the Galaxy Squad vehicle into an armored car and agile flyer to take the fight to the aliens! Stay away from the Star Slicer's shooting function and its sticky cocoon! Includes 3 minifigures: Solomon Blaze, robot sidekick and an exclusive red alien buggoid. 70704 Vermin Vaporizer The alien scorpion is on the rampage with a cocoon to capture the green Galaxy Squad heroes! Help green team leader Chuck Stonebreaker and his robot sidekick to bust the buggoid in the awesome Vermin Vaporizer! Tag team the alien invader when you activate the split function to turn the Vermin Vaporizer into a mighty mech and a battle buggy! Fire the mech's dual flick missiles and powerful cannons with Chuck Stonebreaker in the opening cockpit! Then attack the aliens in the battle buggy to save the day – the Galaxy Squad way! Includes 3 minifigures: Chuck Stonebreaker, robot sidekick and alien buggoid, all with assorted weapons. 70705 Bug Obliterator The deadly alien dragonfly is trying to capture the Galaxy Squad orange team heroes in a cocoon prison. Soar into battle with orange team heroes Jack Fireblade and Ashlee Starstrider in the Bug Obliterator! Hit the button to transform the Bug Obliterator into a rugged armored rover and a swift attack ship that can battle those bugs from the sky! Launch the hidden flick missiles and fire the laser guns to send those alien bugs crawling back to where they came from! Includes 4 minifigures: Jack Fireblade, Ashlee Starstrider, Robot Sidekick and winged alien mosquitoid with weapons and a cocoon. Summer Wave 70706 Crater Creeper Take Galaxy Squad green team leader Chuck Stonebreaker on a mission to exterminate the alien’s Crater Creeper! Jump into the hero hovercraft and chase after the bug-eyed buggoid in the Crater Creeper with insect legs, chomping jaws and flick missiles. Fire the hovercraft’s flick missiles, bring the Crater Creeper crashing to a halt and win the battle with the Galaxy Squad! Includes 2 minifigures with weapons: green team leader Chuck Stonebreaker and an alien buggoid. 70707 CLS-89 Eradicator Mech Get back into battle with the bugs with the split-function CLS-89 Eradicator Mech with rapid-fire missiles! Help orange team leader Jack Fireblade and his robot sidekick raise the mech’s powerful arms, load the rapid-fire flick missiles and aim the laser cannon to stop the alien abductoids! When the battle heats up, activate the Eradicator Mech’s split function, lower the wings and take flight in the super-agile galaxy jet with hidden bay door and deployable bomb. Stop the bugs from trapping the Galaxy Squad in cocoon prisons! Includes 2 minifigures with weapons: orange team leader Jack Fireblade and his robot sidekick. 70708 Hive Crawler The alien mantizoid is on a mission across the galaxy in the creepy Hive Crawler with moving legs. Stop it from laying insectoid eggs and spreading the alien threat! Deploy Galaxy Squad red team leader Billy Starbeam and his robot sidekick in the split-function hero speedster! Dodge the double-rotating venom guns, razor-sharp legs and pinching mouth! Then launch a deadly double attack by splitting the hero speedster into a sky speeder for air assaults and a planet speeder for ground combat. Don’t let the insectoid eggs hatch! Includes 2 insectoids and 3 minifigures with weapons and accessories: red team leader Billy Starbeam, robot sidekick and an alien mantizoid. 70709 Galactic Titan Send in blue team leader Solomon Blaze to exterminate the creepy alien caterpillar and hive tower. Only the split-function Galactic Titan can stop the alien army from hatching more eggs. Rescue blue team pilot Max Solarflar e from his cocoon prison. Move the Galactic Titan into position with its rubber quad tracks, rotate the double shooter into position and fire at the creepy caterpillar. First, disable its moving joints and dangerous pinching jaws. Then initiate the Galactic Titan's split function to deploy the deep space destroyer with removable cockpit, rotating wings and flick missiles. Use it to destroy the hive tower's insectoid egg shooter and cocoon prison. Defeat the alien bugs once and for all in this fierce final battle. Includes a flying insectoid and 5 minifigures with weapons: blue team leader Solomon Blaze, robot sidekick, Max Solarflare, an alien mosquitoid and a mantizoid. All pictures are © 2013 The Lego Group Toy fair coverage by: atamall.tv
