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Sadly I'm not sure about the US release, but will let yo know when I find out!

Why are you questioning me? it is how it is!

oh man!? they are an exclusive for the first three month! and since the are released in October no dealer would want them in January wen x-mass is over! think about it!

The German dealers always get the Winter Village set one year later, and this is the final version of the catalogue, I have the printed version and the only difference is that the prices are included!

Here is a nice HR image of 40078 Hot Dog Stand! which is a VIP free exclusive up $75, €55 purchase. Enjoy! :classic:

Then they would be revealing new secrets and they don't want to do that!?

The new LEGO brand catalogue for Germany is now available to download as a PDF. file! Sadly it is only available in German at the moment, but still something to look through.

I will post a better picture from the German July calendar here, wich gives us a better view of the model for now, sadly none of the two Minifigures are pictured...... until the HR images are available.

The press release!

An excellent diorama! the water looks very detailed, also really like how you rounded the tower, the rocks are also superb, keep e'm coming! a very good job!

I'm also very disappointed with the version that LEGO has decided to bring out. They ruined all the thing I liked about the Cuusoo version! Just to make a model sturdier, so that kids can play with it, ruined it for most AFOL's........ why change the model in the first place? it was great the way it was!

Official HR images of the new Architecture set 21018 United Nations Headquarters. Have been posted in this years Architecture thread!

Yes!

Here is a HR version of the Poster! Enjoy! :classic:

Warner Brothers has released the first official Trailer & Poster for The LEGO Movie, which will be heading to theaters in February 2014! Head over to our discussion thread to view the official trailer. Thanks to Ceroknight for providing the trailer!

July Calendar added!

As a person that works for and with Apple, I can confirm that although there are some options which are available in iOS 6 on the iPad they are not necessarily available on the iPod touch or iPhone!

LEGO Group to expand production capacity in Czech Republic by 30% As a result of the LEGO Group’s growth, the Czech factory will be expanded in order to faster supply the regional markets with LEGO® products in future. The expansion will create up to 800 new jobs. In 2015 the LEGO Factory in Kladno, Czech Republic may have increased the number of employees by as many as 800, from the current 1200 to 2000 depending on the future demand. In the same period the packaging capacity of the LEGO factory increased by up to 30 %. The investment amounts to a large 2 digit million Euro figure. “The decision to expand our factory in the Czech Republic is a consequence of the continued growth we experience and based on our expectations for future growth in Europe and the rest of the world. The expansion will enable us to deliver world class service to our customers and consumers in Europe,” says Carsten Rasmussen, Senior Vice President with the responsibility for the LEGO Group’s Packing facilities in Europe. For 5 years in a row the LEGO Group has increased the turnover by more than 15% annually. With the significant increase in the LEGO Group's production, the strategy of locating its factories close to the core markets in Europe and North America has shown its strength. ”Having our packing facilities located geographically close to our core markets and continuously optimizing and improving production, means that we can respond to demand from customers and consumers,” explains Bali Padda, Chief Operating Officer. 800 new LEGO employees The factory in the Czech Republic has been expanded several times in recent years. The latest expansion has just recently been completed, and plans for further expansion were announced in September 2012 (LINK TO PRESS RELEASE: http://aboutus.lego....czech-republic/). But already now the need for an additional expansion is evident. Carsten Rasmussen explains: “The continued success and growth of the LEGO Group globally and in Europe, has dramatically changed the need for capacity for production and packing of LEGO products. We need more capacity to follow the expected demand.” The new expansion features 37,000 square meters that will consist of packing facilities and add a third high bay warehouse to the existing two at the factory. By 2015 it is expected that this will have generated as many as 800 new jobs at the factory. “We will gradually, and depending on the actual growth rates we experience in the coming years, invest in production equipment as well as increase the number of employees,” says Carsten Rasmussen. Focus on employee safety and energy efficiency The expansion of the factory also includes initiatives that will lower the environmental impact of the factory, says Carsten Rasmussen: “Throughout the process, we look at how we can reduce the environmental impact on the surrounding environment.” This includes extra insulation of buildings, using energy efficient lighting, use of shades to reduce the need for air conditioning and reusing rainwater for the sanitary installations to name a few specific features. The expansion also includes a fitness area, a new cafeteria, outdoor sports facilities and a LEGO park with a playground as well as a small LEGO museum which all aim to increase the quality of the work life for employees. “It is very important for us to keep a special focus on the safety of our employees as well as visitors in the factory. As an example an indoor walkway above the production area will ensure that visitors can see the production without coming close to the machines,” says Carsten Rasmussen. Facts: The new investment amounts to a large 2 digit million Euro figure. Factory will be expanded by approximately 37,000 square meters. Expansion will include production facilities, warehouse as well as administrative buildings. Production in the new facilities are expected to commence in 2014 – full expansion to be completed by 2015. The investment may – depending on future demand – create 800 new jobs by 2015.

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Looking for 2 of these, will trade for....... 4x 5001623 Jor-El or 4x 5001621 Han Solo or a combination of the above!

Dnaindia has an interesting report about a fellow Lego AFOL!

Another really nice model that you have made there, the colours and details are superb!

Sure you can!

Actually it won't be until 2015-16 until the next one is out, this isn't a yearly series..........

Today Lego is presenting the new Creator Expert model at Brickworld in Chicago. And we can now present you with the official press-release! Have a look at this great model and join us in our discussion topic here!