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PSA: A Star Wars LEGO Exhibition is coming to Melbourne in 2025

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Another PSA for those of you that are into the dark (and/or light) side of the FORCE!

A huge Star Wars LEGO exhibition is coming to Melbourne next year!

Launching on May the Fourth, the galaxy-first exhibition at Melbourne Museum will feature more than 8 million LEGO bricks.

✨ WHAT: LEGO Star Wars: The Exhibition
💕 TICKETS: Tickets on sale early 2025
📍 WHERE: Melbourne Museum, Carlton Gardens (11 Nicholson St, Carlton VIC 3053)

Keep an eye out on the What’s On – City of Melbourne site for further details.

image source: What’s On Melbourne Facebook page

 

Lego Ideas – MONACO F1 GP

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Experience the Thrill of the Monaco F1 GP with LEGO!

Hey, LEGO fans and racing enthusiasts! Get ready to rev your engines and build your way to the most glamorous event in motorsport history: the Monaco Grand Prix, now in LEGO form!

A Legendary Race in Your Hands

The Monaco Grand Prix is the crown jewel of Formula 1 racing (and one of three races in the Triple Crown of Motorsport), known for its challenging circuit and breathtaking scenery. Now, thanks to passionate LEGO builder, Peter_Designs, you could recreate this iconic race track right at home (if it garners enough votes!). This LEGO project brings the excitement and elegance of Monaco’s streets to life with stunning detail and creativity.

Feel the Adrenaline

Imagine assembling the tight corners, the famous tunnel, and the harbor lined with luxurious yachts—all with LEGO bricks! This project isn’t just a model; it’s a tribute to the legendary race where drivers navigate one of the toughest circuits in the world. You’ll feel the adrenaline rush as you build and relive the high-speed action.

What Makes This Set Special?

This LEGO set is a marvel of design, capturing the essence of the Monaco GP with precision and flair. Here’s what you can expect:

  • Iconic Circuit Details: From the start/finish line to the Casino Square and the hairpin turns, every element of the Monaco track is meticulously crafted.
  • Dynamic Features: Pit stops, grandstands, and the bustling paddock area make this set come alive, offering endless play and display possibilities.

Support the Project

To turn this amazing LEGO Monaco GP set into reality, it needs your vote! By supporting this project on the LEGO Ideas platform, you can help bring this dream set to LEGO fans and racing aficionados around the globe.

Why You’ll Love It

Whether you’re a LEGO enthusiast, a Formula 1 fanatic, or someone who loves intricate and dynamic builds, this set is for you. It’s not just about building a model; it’s about celebrating the heritage and thrill of one of the most prestigious races in the world. The Monaco F1 GP LEGO set captures the spirit of competition, innovation, and luxury that defines the Grand Prix.

So, race over to the LEGO Ideas website and cast your vote for the Monaco GP set. Let’s make this extraordinary project a reality and bring the excitement of the Monaco Grand Prix from the track to your living room! Start your engines, and let the building begin!


source: Lego Ideas

LEGO Ideas: ’80s-Themed Sets Winners To Be Announced This September

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LEGO Fans Rejoice: It’s A Second 80s-Themed Fan Vote!

Get ready to turn back the clock with LEGO Ideas’ latest fan vote! From May 20th to May 27th, 2024, LEGO enthusiasts were able to cast their votes for one of five nostalgic ’80s-inspired submissions. The winning design will become an official LEGO Ideas set in collaboration with Target (US).

This exciting lineup includes:

  1. Gizmo by terauma
  2. E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial by Jimmi-DK
  3. Golden Girls by Martin_Studio
  4. Beetlejuice: Sandworm House by Jupe71345
  5. Big by Julientheclownofthebrick

Since voting has concluded, the results will be announced by September 1st, 2024!

PS: More info and pics here!

Beetlejuice: Sandworm House

Golden Girls
image source: Lego Ideas

 

LEGO Ideas: METROID – E.M.M.I.

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Ah LEGO Ideas, you do get some pretty darn awesome product ideas, just like this METROID – E.M.M.I. entry by DirectorInfamousCockroach100!

What’s there not to love here, there is Samus Aran (based on her Metroid Dread appearance) and the E.M.M.I. robot enemies  featured in Metroid Dread!

DirectorInfamousCockroach100 states that:

Originally I was going to build Samus’ ship but I couldn’t crack the design :/ so here is the E.M.M.I! The Robot enemies featured in Metroid Dread.

The design here is a bit bulky but I wanted to try and make it as posable as possible! Of course it comes with a transparent stand just in-case, the build is not the most stable!

So if you are yearning for a Lego Metroid set of some kind, then you better get voting on this one!



Level Up Your Collectibles Game with Macca’s Makers

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Macca’s is dropping a limited-edition building set for McHappy Day 

Build your own Macca’s restaurant and support McHappy Day with the launch of Macca’s Makers

Ahead of McHappy Day taking place on Saturday 18 November, Macca’s is offering Aussie’s another way to help raise funds for Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) with the launch of its new and exclusive collector’s item, Macca’s Makers, a 56-piece limited-edition brick building set.

Launching on Wednesday, 8 November for a limited time only, Macca’s Makers gives fans an exclusive, behind the scenes view into the world of the Golden Arches by allowing them to build their very own mini-Macca’s restaurant.

The building set is a replica of a Macca’s restaurant and features an iconic glow-in-the-dark Golden Arches pylon, crew and manager figurines, McCafé, Playland, front counter and drive-thru.

Aussies can purchase Macca’s Makers for $36.95 from their nearest McDonald’s restaurant or via McDelivery from Wednesday, 8 November, with 100% of profits being donated to Ronald McDonald House Charities in celebration of McHappy Day.

Amanda Nakad, Director of Marketing for McDonald’s Australia said: “McHappy Day has been part of our customers’ lives for the past 31 years and we continue to be blown away by their support for the fundraiser and Ronald McDonald House Charities. This year, we are excited to give fans, who love to express their passion for the brand, the opportunity to collect an iconic Macca’s item while helping to raise funds for a cause very close to our hearts. So, get ready to build your own Macca’s restaurant with Macca’s Makers, but make sure you are quick, as they are sure to sell out fast!”.

Organised by McDonald’s, McHappy Day is the largest annual fundraiser for Ronald McDonald House Charities, which raises vital funds to help seriously ill and injured children and their families.

In addition to purchasing a Macca’s Makers set, Aussies can support this year’s McHappy Day fundraiser by:

  • During McHappy Time (from 18 October) – Picking up a pair of Silly Socks for $5.95, or Helping Hands for $2, $10 or $50, from their local Macca’s or via McDelivery.
  • On McHappy Day (Saturday, 18 November) – Buying a Big Mac from their local Macca’s or via McDelivery, with $2 from every Big Mac sold going directly to RMHC.
  • Making a donation online by visiting www.rmhc.org.au/give

Compatible with other brands of building bricks, Macca’s Makers is available for $36.95 from Wednesday 8 November 2023 across McDonald’s restaurants nationwide and via McDelivery, for a limited time only. All profits raised will go directly to Ronald McDonald House Charities, as part of McHappy Day 2023.

For more information visit: www.mcdonalds.com.au



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LEGO Halloween: Brick Or Treat!

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What better way to celebrate Halloween than to build some spooky Lego sets!

To help us all celebrate Halloween, LEGO have been kind enough to provide build instructions on creating spooky stuff, like vampires, pumpkins and even your own shadow puppets!

To get you started, here are a few:

Grab the rest from the LEGO site right now, then grab all your spare bricks and get constructing! What a treat, thanks LEGO.

image / story source: LEGO



Lego Ideas: Retro Arcade

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Now this Lego Ideas entry we really really like! What’s there not to like about a Lego set that tugs on the ole nostalgic heartstrings.

The Retro Arcade Lego Ideas entry by If You Build It received the magical 10K votes, so right now, it is officially in the review (by Lego) stage! If you voted for the Retro Arcade, we thank you from the bottom of our 8-bit heart.

With the Retro Arcade project qualifying for the Second 2023 Review, we all have our fingers crossed that the powers at Lego vote with a resounding YES!

It goes without saying, we’ll keep you posted on the outcome!

source: Lego Ideas – Retro Arcade



The Incredible LEGO Mario Kart Roller Coaster

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Let’s-a-go! Wahoo!

What do you do if your name is Scott Makes MOCs and you love Lego, Mario Kart and coasters? Well, you make an insanely amazing LEGO Mario Kart Roller Coaster!

3 years in the making, this incredible build by Scott just needs to be seen to be believed. The intricate details and care taken in making this Mario Kart themed LEGO roller coaster is beyond our wildest imagination.


source: scottmakesmocs

Instead of just throwing in just one video of this incredible LEGO roller coaster, we thought we’d also share the time-lapse one which compresses 3 years into 5 minutes! Totally mind-blowing!

We may need to be shrunk down to size so we can ride this coaster too! Wahoo!


source: scottmakesmocs



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A Very Cool Custom LEGO Nintendo Game Boy

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Get ready for a blast from the past with this incredible creation by LEGO Masters finalist and avid gamer Nick Lever! Combining his love for LEGO and Nintendo, Nick has brought the iconic Game Boy to life in a whole new way. Prepare to be amazed as he unveils his 1:1 scale LEGO version of the beloved portable gaming system!

Constructed using a whopping 354 pieces and 115 unique parts, this life-sized masterpiece is a sight to behold. But that’s not all! Nick’s attention to detail is truly remarkable, as he has included a fully functional D-pad that you can actually press, as well as slots for inserting game cartridges. It’s like stepping back in time and holding a piece of gaming history in your hands!

Although you won’t be able to play any games on this LEGO Game Boy, Nick has thoughtfully crafted four custom game cartridges to accompany his creation. Get ready to dive into classic titles such as Tetris, The Legend of Zelda: Links Awakening, and the timeless Pokemon Red and Blue. While some may miss the absence of Donkey Kong Land, it’s hard to complain when these games are considered among the greatest of all time. In fact, I wouldn’t be surprised if you find yourself sneaking in a quick gaming session instead of being productive this afternoon!

Now, here’s the exciting part. If you’re feeling inspired and eager to build your very own LEGO Game Boy, you’re in luck! Nick is offering the required piece list and instructions for sale. Simply reach out to him on Instagram to get your hands on this valuable resource. Get ready to unleash your inner builder and embark on a nostalgic journey back to the golden age of gaming!

So, grab your LEGO bricks, channel your creativity, and prepare to experience the joy of constructing your own life-sized Game Boy. This project is sure to bring hours of fun and a sense of accomplishment. Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to merge two beloved passions and create something truly extraordinary. Get ready to level up your building skills and embrace the world of LEGO gaming!



story source: technabob

LEGO Icons PAC-MAN Arcade – Waka waka waka

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Just in case you have been living under a rock all this time with no internet connection and no one to tell you about this awesome news from Lego………..

Are you ready for this awesome news? Of course you are! Lego announced the Lego Icons PAC-MAN Arcade set on their social channel – with the set earmarked to be released on June 4th for the sum of AU$399.99 – not exactly cheap, but looks pretty darn good.

image source: LEGO