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[ghostmind]

Regarding BttF availability:

LEGO Back to the Future is available this week in limited quantities at the LEGO booth at San Diego Comic Con and participating European LEGO stores. It will go on sale globally August 1st via shop.LEGO.com, LEGO Stores, and select retail partners.

 

[PhoncipleBone]

Regarding BttF availability:

Bttf and Dolphin Cruiser, day one!

And Comic Con is a good way to gauge fanboy interest in it. Gives them time to manufacture more if needed.

Of course, watch the comic con version have the misprinted flux capacitor piece and all others be fixed.

 

[ghostmind]

We break from our ongoing news coverage to bring you... minions.

(MOC by Joachim)

 

[R-User!]

TRU tax make shopping at TRU a bummer. What set do they have at your store? I am going to stop by mine this evening before work.

Remember that price match!

But not for the exclusive sets...

 

[R-User!]

I am picking up all the sets - eventually. Unlike last year though, when I just bought them all in one shot, I'm going to spread them out as sale opportunities occur. My backlog will keep me busy.

You're coming around to the cheap side of the Force I see...

 

[ghostmind]

You're coming around to the cheap side of the Force I see...

As much fun as this was... yes.

 

[R-User!]

As much fun as this was... yes.

Remember, it just means you can afford MORE LEGO!


Edit: I'm going to finish UCSIS right now; my son and wife werent feeling doing all of the last wing, so I can't wait any longer, so I'm going to finish it tonight!

*Imperial March Music*
Blah! Blah! Blaah!
Blah! Blah-Blah!
Blah! Blah-Blah!

BLAH! BLAH! BLAH!
BLAH! BLAH-BLAH!
Blah! blah-blah!

 

[PhoncipleBone]

Remember, it just means you can afford MORE LEGO!


Edit: I'm going to finish UCSIS right now; my son and wife werent feeling doing all of the last wing, so I can't wait any longer, so I'm going to finish it tonight!

*Imperial March Music*
Blah! Blah! Blaah!
Blah! Blah-Blah!
Blah! Blah-Blah!

BLAH! BLAH! BLAH!
BLAH! BLAH-BLAH!
Blah! blah-blah!

http://youtu.be/LdjY6oy4Y2c

 

[Harry Potter]

http://youtu.be/LdjY6oy4Y2c

I can die happy now.

 

[R-User!]

http://youtu.be/LdjY6oy4Y2c

LMAO!

Did you DO this! Lolj/k

Cancel those Imperial Shuttle plans for tonight. (Gonna make my son experience the glory of attaching that massive wing tomorrow night.)

Instead, I'm gonna build 9494.

Really like the look of the mini lava scene as well as getting a Numoidian to slice up!

I will share pics of Anakins Carnage!

Edit:

 

[SystemShark]

Super happy. Stopped by Target today and they had Weathertop on clearance for $55.11 with tax Canadian. They had three left so i picked one up. Knowing it's retired and the normal price had me convinced i would never own it. So glad i made the stop.

 

[ghostmind]

LMAO!

Did you DO this! Lolj/k

Cancel those Imperial Shuttle plans for tonight. (Gonna make my son experience the glory of attaching that massive wing tomorrow night.)

Instead, I'm gonna build 9494.

Really like the look of the mini lava scene as well as getting a Numoidian to slice up!

I will share pics of Anakins Carnage!

Edit:

http://youtu.be/ICTTxbEGvXg

 

[Harry Potter]

We break from our ongoing news coverage to bring you... minions.

(MOC by Joachim)

So simple yet nailed their likeness exactly. Love the magnifying glasses for eye glasses.

 

[R-User!]

http://youtu.be/ICTTxbEGvXg

Look into my eyes!

 

[ghostmind]

Exclusive SDCC LEGO Movie poster:

 

[R-User!]

 

[tiggerkiddo]

Ghostmind the hero of Legogaf.

 

[antiquegamer]

I got this set used for $20.00 bucks and I love the lava robots and platforms thing more than the Jedi Starfighter. I think the ship was way too big. Cool pic.

 

[R-User!]

I got this set used for $20.00 bucks and I love the lava robots and platforms thing more than the Jedi Starfighter. I think the ship was way too big. Cool pic.

The ship might get added to the collective, but the lava robots and figs won't!

 

[ghostmind]

FBTB is speculating that the UCS B-wing has gone OOP, which would be a very short shelf-life for a UCS set.

 

[Jimbro72]

FBTB is speculating that the UCS B-wing has gone OOP, which would be a very short shelf-life for a UCS set.

Damn. Sales of that must have been absolutely horrible before that 50% off sale for them to discontinue it this quickly.

 

[Mr Mike]

FBTB is speculating that the UCS B-wing has gone OOP, which would be a very short shelf-life for a UCS set.

The fact it was on sale here in the UK, but not listed as such online, to quietly flush it out of the shops would corroborate that.

BTW, on the BTTF front - UK stores seem to have stock. So you can walk in and get em tomorrow, probably.

 

[Harry Potter]

FBTB is speculating that the UCS B-wing has gone OOP, which would be a very short shelf-life for a UCS set.

And speculators rejoice.

 

[Jimbro72]

And speculators rejoice.

I hope they get burned on this set just as badly as LEGO apparently did.

 

[Harry Potter]

I hope they get burned on this set just as badly as LEGO apparently did.

Mmmmm, sweet sweet speculator crash and burn. Taste good.

 

[ghostmind]

COMIC-CON INTERNATIONAL: SAN DIEGO (July 17, 2013) -- Delighting LEGO® and Minecraft fans across the globe, The LEGO Group today announced it is extending its relationship with Swedish game developer Mojang to build on the blockbuster success of its first LEGO Minecraft building set to add two new models that will be released September 1, 2013.

LEGO Minecraft provides the opportunity to build, reconfigure and create new Minecraft micro-worlds in a physical LEGO way. The two new 3"x3"x3" models, The Village and The Nether, are on display for the first time at Comic-Con International in San Diego. Fans can also enjoy and take pictures with a large interactive 3D mosaic complete with Micromob character props at the LEGO booth (#2829).

"LEGO Minecraft is a perfect example of how people's passions can be amplified when digital and physical interests are combined, and there couldn't be more synergy between the engine that drives the Minecraft gaming experience and the creative fuel of a LEGO building experience," said Michelle Wilson, senior brand manager for LEGO Systems, Inc. "We are thrilled to continue our collaboration with Mojang to create new Minecraft characters and environments in LEGO form so that fans can get as creative as they'd like in their physical world as in their digital one."

"There's no doubt about the connection between LEGO building and Minecraft -- not only the design similarities, but the immense creativity that our fan bases share," said Lydia Winters, Mojang's director of fun. "Given how well received the first model was last year, we can't wait to see what fans think of these new designs."

LEGO Minecraft New Product Highlights

The Village

With this model, fans can create and customize their own Minecraft village with LEGO bricks. Just like the game, fans can build houses, grow crops and beware the mines in their own micro-world as well as play out their own storylines with Pig, Villager and Zombie constructible Micromob figures.


The Nether

Builders can create the Minecraft Obsidian Portal and The Nether to explore the newest biome with this microscale LEGO model, complete with Netherrack, gravel, flowing lava and bedrock. This model includes two Ghasts and one Zombie Pigman constructible Micromob figures.

The new LEGO Minecraft micro-scale models can be split into four sections and reconfigured for different play experiences. They will be available beginning September 1, 2013 with a suggested retail price of $34.99.

 

[Tempy]

Those are so bought.

 

[PalaceBrother]

Amazing. I'm not really a Minecraft fan at all (my daughter likes it) but the original set is a terrific display piece. I will definitely get these.

 

[Calm Killer]

As a big fan of minecraft and LEGO I still haven't bought the original. I like the idea, but I just don't know. They look cool though.

 

[Reluctant-Hero]

I'm no fan of Minecraft, but I love the micro builds. So I'll definitely purchase both sets!

 

[Jimbro72]

I've never played minecraft but have the first set and will get these. I like them because of how different and unique they are compared to other sets. And hopefully the success of these sets will, some day, lead to other video game sets being done as there is so much untapped potential out there.

 

[El Pescado]

So the DeLorean is definitely August 1st for the US then? I need to plan my work schedule so I can get to the LEGO store first thing in the morning.

I need those two new Minecraft sets too.

 

[rallaren]

I've never played minecraft but have the first set and will get these. I like them because of how different and unique they are compared to other sets. And hopefully the success of these sets will, some day, lead to other video game sets being done as there is so much untapped potential out there.

There are some serious game sets by Mega Bloks (and maybe others) out there. Halo especially.

 

[Harry Potter]

I'm no fan of Minecraft, but I love the micro builds. So I'll definitely purchase both sets!

Same here, but they are great part packs for your own micro MOC's.

 

[ghostmind]

My son is a Minecraft fanatic, so these sets will be popular in our household.

 

[Jimbro72]

There are some serious game sets by Mega Bloks (and maybe others) out there. Halo especially.

True, but those aren't LEGO and so I guess I've just totally ignored them for the most part. I'd like to see what LEGO could do with some of those game licenses.

 

[rallaren]

True, but those aren't LEGO and so I guess I've just totally ignored them for the most part. I'd like to see what LEGO could do with some of those game licenses.

yeah same here. A huge Halo ship on a random youtube video caught me by surprise.

 

[ghostmind]

Larger images:

 

[DJ_Lae]

I think as a whole neither looks as...complete?...as the first set.

But man do I love the pig.

True, but those aren't LEGO and so I guess I've just totally ignored them for the most part. I'd like to see what LEGO could do with some of those game licenses.

I still like the larger Warthog. It's no Lego, but still.

 

[R-User!]

FBTB is speculating that the UCS B-wing has gone OOP, which would be a very short shelf-life for a UCS set.

Hence the 50% off "May the 4th be with you" sale... Literally!

 

[Calm Killer]

FBTB is speculating that the UCS B-wing has gone OOP, which would be a very short shelf-life for a UCS set.

I believe we had this conversation a while back. I speculated that it would be gone, due to their May 4th Sale. Moving product out.

 

[ghostmind]

A preview shot of the LEGO booth at SDCC:

I'm thinking that, much like last year, LEGO will do a separate theme reveal per day at the booth.

 

[Chuck]

Minecraft set does painted pieces, right?

 

[PhoncipleBone]

Minecraft set does painted pieces, right?

All pieces are printed, yes. Even the sides of 1x1 studs.

 

[Chuck]

All pieces are printed, yes. Even the sides of 1x1 studs.

ok good. I can't imagine the awfulness if they were stickers...

 

[ghostmind]

SDCC exclusive sets:

 

[Harry Potter]

Oh gawd, micro Bag End! I hope Neonglow is getting some of these.

 

[PhoncipleBone]

Micro Bag End! That is awesome.

 

[Jimbro72]

Damn, those are cool. I want the SW set but at the same time, seeing as it's only a JEK-14 makes it not a huge loss if I don't get one or don't feel like paying ebay money for one (though the packing is awesome looking).

Now The Hobbit set on the other hand....

 

[PhoncipleBone]

I might the pieces to pull off that Bag End pretty quickly...

but I must continue sorting! I had to destroy the Mansion MOC. I was rebuilding Quinjet and got halfway through when I realized all my dark grey 1x6 bricks were in the Mansion.
Oh well. It allows me to give birth to a newer, bigger, better MOC eventually.