As every year, conventions and other toy fairs will offer plenty of opportunities to discover the latest LEGO releases. Each event doesn't necessarily bring groundbreaking announcements, but we always get a few photos and some information to tide us over until the next one...
Here is the schedule:
London Toy Fair 2013 : January 22-24, 2013
Not much to expect from this first Toy Fair. Photos are prohibited and generally little information reaches us during this show. Huw Millington (Brickset) will certainly be there again this year and will give us a detailed account of his visit to the LEGO stand.
Nuremberg Toy Fair 2013 : January 30 to February 4, 2013
LEGO is generally more permissive at this show which takes place a few days after the one in London and allows a few handpicked sites to take pictures.
New York Toy Fair 2013 : February 10-13, 2013
It is during this major event that LEGO shows the most. All new products are on display and photos are allowed. This is the best opportunity to discover all the novelties of the current year.
San Diego Comic Con 2013 : July 18-21, 2013
LEGO is taking the opportunity to create a buzz and get its toys talked about in as many media as possible, specialized or not. As for the new products presented, it is minimum service. The smallest brick revealed is enough to ignite the web, so why do too much? Usually, LEGO releases an exclusive mini-set or a few new, limited-edition minifigs for the occasion.
Star Wars Celebration Europe II 2013 : July 26-28, 2013
This year, Star Wars Celebration takes place in Europe. We'll probably talk a lot about Episode VII, The Clone Wars and LEGO Star Wars. There will obviously be the usual "LEGO Leaks" from Jedinews.co.uk to watch out for.
New York Comic Con 2013 : October 10-13, 2013
The other Comic Con that LEGO has a stand on. Not much to expect, some confirmations of what we already know, but generally nothing new. There too, an exclusive mini-set or a few new limited edition minifigs.
