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I want ten! Where do I order?! Haha, this is an ingenious creation! It looks great, especially with the lights, and the optical illusion with the motion is perfect! The LGMs sure make for some good slave laborers, but if it's automated, what does it need workers for? The AC aliens look nice in LGM uniforms too. Keep up the great work!

Well, well, looks like we had a HP month after all! Sorry for the double post and revival of this old thread, but I had to say that we just have to have a Superhero month next year! The Superhero theme is probably going to be the most popular theme since HP, so it would make sense to dedicate a month for it once a few of the sets are released. There is great potential for activities such as superhero themed avatars and contests. We could have a contest with three categories: A vehicle category where you build a vehicle for your favorite superhero or villain, a vignette category where you have to show the hero(es) in action, and a character category where you have to either make a custom minifig or action figure of one character from the DC or Marvel universe. It would be simply epic!

I wonder if Cyclops' visor would be molded or printed... If the X-Men characters are to be released in a set, I'm pretty sure it will be the X-Jet, as the X-Mansion is probably too boring for TLG. Or at least I hope so since I would love to get a Lockheed rather than a mansion! I am shocked to hear that you don't like Ivy better than the old one, especially since yours looks quite similar to this new one! And like others have said, it is confirmed that there will be sets such as the Batcave. It's just unclear if they will sell minifigs separately in addition to the sets somehow.

Hm, kinda weird looking, just like the rest of the Superhero heads. But I guess that's a good thing in the case of the Joker. Still, it's not quite what I hoped it would be. Let's hope we'll see the rest of the fig soon.

Seeing as we already had a whole month dedicated to Harry Potter (with contests and everything) only half a year ago, this is unlikely to happen. Although I sure wouldn't mind it. It's time to move on. I say lets have a Superhero month!

Howdy everybody! Do you know what time it is? No? Well, I guess then it is time for a review of the Buzz and Woody minifig alarm clocks! Because if you haven't gotten any Lego alarm clocks, you might want to consider getting these. Then you'll have a giant version of your favorite Toy Story minifig to tell you what time it is! So lets not loose any time and get to the review. I'll start with my personal favorite, Buzz Lightyear! To the review... and beyond! Name: Buzz Alarm Clock Item Number: 9002748 Theme: Toy Story Brand: Clic Time Price: £24.99 Product Features: Clic Time Brickshelf The Package The package that the Buzz clock comes in is similar to other minifig clocks from Clic Time. It's about the same size and features a Toy Story theme. The hole that reveals the product has a stylish shape to it, with the "3" of the Toy Story 3 logo overlapping the edge a bit. On the inside and on the sides of the box it shows the same spacey image as all Buzz-themed Lego sets. What's weird is that they made it look like there is a red piece of cardboard wrapped around the lower third of the package. It doesn't resemble anything from any of the Toy Story movies and it doesn't even look good, so I don't get why they chose to do this at all. On the back it shows you some of the features of the clock and some small print. The top lid here is sealed with clear sticker that reads "QC PASSED" which I assume means this product passed quality control. Good to know. The first thing you see when you open the package is Buzz's wings which are individually packaged in clear plastic. This is the inside of the box taken out of the package. Buzz is tied onto the cardboard by these ropes, similar to the real Buzz Lightyear in the movies. There is also a white box on the back which doesn't contain anything but the batteries. I guess it's meant as a buffer. Contents In the end, this is what comes out of the box: The minifig clock, the wings, the batteries, and an operation manual. This is what the manual looks like. It features instructions on how to insert the batteries and set the time and alarm in 9 different languages, along with illustrations and some contact information. Assembly Even though this is a Lego product, you wouldn't expect there to be any assembly to be required. Well, you thought wrong! First of all, we have to insert the batteries. This requires you to remove Buzz's jetpack which is attached to his back by two large pegs and fastened by a single screw. So yeah, you're gonna need some tools for this. Next, you have to remove the battery hatch, which is also held in place by a screw, and insert the batteries. But watch out that you do it right, or else you might activate his Spanish mode! Once you're done, you close it all back up again, and voila! Your Buzz Lightyear alarm clock is ready for action! There is one more thing you have to add though: the wings! The cool thing about the wings is that they attach the same way the ones on the real minifig do, and Buzz can hold them in his hands, just like the minifig. So, in a way, these are the first minifig alarm clock accessories! The Finished Product This is what the clock looks like after the wings have been attached. Pretty cool, right? It's very accurate to the original minifig, except that it has a digital clock in its belly! The clock is somewhat hard to read from this angle due to the protruding chest armor, which may be one of its only flaws. Looking at it from the back, it's even less distinguishable from the minifig. The only thing that throws you off are the screw holes and the Lego Toy Story 3 tatoo on his butt. Here he is in comparison with the real Buzz Lightyear minifig and Build-A-Buzz. As you can see, he is huge! An action shot. The Buzz clock has about the same posability as the real minifig, except his head can't be turned, but that's hard to do even on the minifig, so I don't really care. Much like the minifig, Clock Buzz is very top heavy and can therefore be knocked over somewhat easily. If that bothers you, you can try having him sit down. He still tends to fall over backwards in this position since he is also back heavy, but you can prevent that by leaning him against a wall. A close-up of the head. The helmet is attached by three pegs, just like the one on the minifig, so you may be wondering if it is removable. Well, it's not. Unlike on other minifig alarm clocks, it's not Buzz's head that activates the display light and snooze function, it's the helmet. Pretty clever as it is much easier to hit than the head, and it protects Buzz from a concussion. OK, enough fooling around. It's time to get to business, the real purpose of this alarm clock... The alarm clock! Since the back is covered up by the jetpack, the designers of this clock came up with a brilliant solution: You can set the time and alarm via the buttons on Buzz's chest! How cool is that! Of course it would have been even cooler if one of those buttons would have him say "Buzz Lightyear to the rescue" or "To infinity and beyond", but oh well. The display is big and pretty good to read. The light has a green color that suits Buzz nicely, although it's not quite as bright as some promotional images might suggest. You can turn on the alarm by pushing the stud on his back, which is also very innovative. When the alarm is activated, the display shows a bell, and if you have the snooze function on, it shows a couple of cute Zs. The alarm sound is a generic beeping sound. You know, the annoying kind that doesn't make you want to leave the bed one bit and that you grow to hate more with every morning. I wish there were an alternative, but since this is a simple alarm clock and not radio, I guess this is all we can expect. But what would Buzz be without his best pal, Woody! Let's move on to the next clock, shall we? Name: Woody Alarm Clock Item Number: 9002731 Theme: Toy Story Brand: Clic Time Price: £24.99 Product Features: Clic Time Brickshelf The Package The design of Woody's box is very similar to Buzz's, except it has the desert background from the Western Train set. Again, I'm not a fan of the red cardboard print, but at least it fits in with the warm colors of the western background. The back features the same functionality demonstrations as all minifig alarm clocks. But unlike on Buzz's box, the circular sticker that seals the top flap doesn't have the "QC PASSED" written on it. Does this mean this product was not passed by quality control? Being the largest of the minifig alarm clocks, Woody's box is taller than Buzz's. Here's a comparison: Since Woody doesn't have wings or any other accessories, the top compartment of his box is empty. Woody is fastened inside the box the same way as Buzz. On the back you can see the battery box clearly sticking out. Again, this is probably used as a spacer so that the back of Woody's beloved cowboy hat doesn't get damaged. Contents Aside from the operation manual, there's nothing else inside the box. The manual is similar in that it provides instruction on inserting the batteries and setting the time and alarm, but instead of featuring illustration of Woody, it shows a generic minifig alarm clock without printing. I guess they decided that only Buzz needs specific instructions since his operation is different from other alarm clocks. Installing the Batteries Putting in the batteries is easier on Woody since you only have to remove one hatch on his back that is sealed with a screw. Insert the two batteries, close the hatch, and done! The Finished Product Clock Woody looks pretty good and very much like his minifig counterpart aside from the display on his torso which is much easier to see than the one on Buzz since it is not obstructed by chest armor. The same can't be said about his backside though. Like on the minifig, his leg printing does not extend to the back, and the back of his torso is kinda ugly. It doesn't have any of the printing from the minifig, and all the buttons and screw holes clearly give it away that this is an alarm clock and not the minifig, taking away from the illusion. The little holes in the lower corners of the torso, whose sole purpose was it to tie the figure onto its package, don't help either. Even though he is taller than Buzz, he is less likely to fall over. He is pretty well balanced when standing up and is even more stable when sitting down, thanks to his long, heavy legs. Comparing him to the original minifig, there is only one word to describe how much larger this 1:6 scale replica is: Humongousfig! When the Toy Story sets first came out, some people were complaining that the minifigs look too creepy. I never understood this argument until now. However, looking at such an enlarged version of Lego Woody's head, I think I can see the creepiness of his wide-eyed, smiling face. Not sure if this is what I want to see looking at me from my nightstand when I wake up in the night. The articulation on Woody is obviously much higher than Buzz's as he can almost fully rotate his arms, although his head can't turn either. Which is a good thing, I guess, since that would amp up the creepiness even more. Woody's display is pretty much the same as Buzz's, except that his is illuminated in a orange color. I don't think this color suits Woody too well; it would have been better if it was yellow in my opinion. The symbols that indicate when the alarm is on and when the snooze function is activated are the same as well. It also has the same annoying alarm sound. To finish up, here is a picture of the two alarm clocks together. The proportions are pretty spot on, and they look great together. Final Verdict: Both alarm clocks are fairly accurate giant replicas of the original minifigs and do their job as simple alarm clocks. Buzz is especially cool with his chest-button operated alarm and seems overall much better thought out than Woody, though. Therefore, he is much more fun and aesthetically pleasing, so if I'd have to choose one, I'd go for him. But then again, I'm kinda biased toward him anyway. As for the price, they cost the same as all the other minifig clocks, and considering Buzz comes with his wings and Woody is actually larger than all the other clocks, these are a better deal than all the other Lego Alarm Clocks. And even though these aren't official Lego products, they are must-haves for any Toy Story collector, and I'd recommend them to anyone who likes Lego Toy Story and is looking for an alarm clock. So, if you can find one of these alarm-clock-of-a-toy-of-a-toy's, get it! I personally wont use them as alarms and will stick with my radio clock, but I'll still display them on my nightstand. You can find more pictures in this Brickshelf folder. I hope you enjoyed this 3rd Anniversary Reviewers Academy review and will join us in the academy soon! Parting Shot

Then you might wanna put the quote in the first post in spoiler tags. And yes, I'm sure they will make movies of all the heroes, and if Avengers is successful (How could it not?), they'll probably make sequel with them in it.

I think there hasn't been a thread about this because there isn't much to discuss (yet). It's obvious that this is the single most anticipated movie since Star Wars Episode III. Anyone who is a fan of one or more of the involved heroes/actors is gonna be stoked for this. Including me! While I don't expect it to be as awesome as the current TV show or the animated movies, this promises to be one heck of a ride! One thing I find disappointing is that they also excluded Black Panther, who is one of the best characters in the cartoons. Him along with Ant Man and Wasp would have made great minifigs too. But maybe they will be released at some point anyway. Besides, maybe it's a good thing that they shortened the list of members as it will give more screentime for those who are in it. Anyhoo, bring on May!

They're fighting books? The world of Harry Potter sure is strange. The classroom is good, but Slughorn looks way too grumpy and he shouldn't have a mustache. Aside from that, great work again!

No, the train (or locomotive, as it were) is only for the purchase of Diagon Alley, the jetpack is for any order above a certain amount ($35 here in the US).

Well, yeah, I know that much. The question was where they're from exactly. And yes, I agree. I'm crossing my fingers for Lego versions of posters for The Dark Knight, The Avengers, and possibly also of Captain America, Iron Man 1-3, Thor, The Incredible Hulk, Superman, Wonder Woman, etc.!

Let's face it, Pottermore could never be big enough for Lego to base sets on it. They've never made sets off of a videogame, with the small exception of the TFU Rogue Shadow, but that's Star Wars after all. The Tony Stark head will probably make for a good Sirius. Obviously. In the Behind the Scenes section of the Visual Dictionary there is an (abandoned) concept art for a malfoy manor set which seems to include what looks to be a Wormtail minifig.

You can just make it yourself. I'm sure you can find most of the parts on PAB. Cool! Thanks for letting us know! I gotta get this! I'm loving the pictures with the Dursleys and the troll! Well, technically it's a 2011 product, and the currently available sets will still be around for a while for people to buy. I don't think there will be any more sets, sadly. By the way, I just found these on Brickipedia. They look official, but I can't seem to find them on the Lego Harry Potter website, and they are not prizes in the Battle for Hogwarts game. Does anybody know anything about these?

FBTB reports that if you buy Diagon Alley at S@H during August, you'll get a free Mini Hogearts Express, although this promotion doesn't seem to apply quite yet. Looks pretty neat, although they could have done a better job IMO.

I don't have one, but there is a semi-review of it over at FBTB, and judging by that, there is nothing special about the AC, just the package it's in and the poster it comes with.

How does the new "crown" piece of the new Darth Maul look on the old (first) Darth Maul fig? A picture would be appreciated.

Thanks, guys! My mistake. I was trying to keep the blue-green pattern going. But to my defense, Plo's lightsaber color always changes anyway. Perhaps, but then again, the Sith cheated. As for Kit and Barris, they are from the CW-era and appeared in the show, so in a way they are CW Jedi. Besides, Fisto probably wouldn't look any different in a CW set. Hehe, I like that better than your last one (which was kind of a groaner). Some more from me: And I know I have made fun of Darth Maul before, but this idea was too good to pass up!

I'm shocked that nobody has suggested this yet: a My Little Pony license! Just imagine all the great ponyfigs they could make!! Nah, just kidding. Not that Hasbro would ever let Lego make money off of their ideas. Back on topic, I guess now that SDCC is over, any chances for a Tintin theme are dead. Although there is still hope, if the movie does well, but I'm not holding my breath. It would be interesting if they made sets for Pixar's next movie, Brave, but it's not as much an obvious seller as Toy Story or Cars, and they might be too busy making The Avengers sets at the time. We'll see. And of course it would be amazing if they would revive the Last Airbender theme to make Legend of Kora sets! Although even that doesn't seem too likely. But then again, Harry Potter and Batman have made their miraculous returns too, so you never know.

My bet is on a Jabba's Palace with printed Jabba, Gamorean Guard, and a new Rancor like the one in The Padawan Menace. It would make sense because a Rancor is something people would want, but ir's something that can only appear in a Jabba's Palace set, and it would be a while until they rehash that set again.

Well, we now know where to get the ADU Jetpack trooper: As a freebie in Lego stores when you spend a certain amount in August! Check TooMuchDew's photostream for the store calendar for your country to find out what the amount is. For the US, it's $35 which is really not too bad!

I wouldn't call it wasted. Two Avatar sets are better than none IMO, and the Spongebob line did give us some useful parts. Of course it would be great if there some sets for Kora, but I too feel like the Nick license is nearing its end, and it looks like TLG will have enough on their hands next year with the Superheroes line. But as Katara would say, we mustn't lose hope!

Haha, I like the Mace Hindu one. And I agree, Jar Jar would have made much more sense than Threepio. I don't get the Disturbance one. It's been a while since I posted here, but with the new wave of sets, a whole new bunch of possibilities open up. Enjoy!

Hm, I don't know... Has this been approved by the mods? The "theme" sounds a bit too vague in my opinion, especially since not even the type of MOC is specified. I think one of the best things of a community build is it that all the entries are like segments of one large super-MOC. This, however, seems like it would just end up in a bumch of random MOCs that don't have anything in common other than having appeared in the same movie. I think it would be better if you were to at least narrow it down to one location, such as Tatoine or Death Star. But maybe it's just me. Either way, as I'm not an OT fan, I don't plan on joining. Sorry.

First official trailer for Legend of Kora! Looks awesome! Can't wait!