19/07/2012 - 18:26 Lego news

 LEGO The Dark Knight RisesAnd this is an announcement we expected when we discovered the line-up of Super Heroes minifigs presented at Comic Con in San Diego: Bane, Gordon and Batman in their version inspired by the film will therefore be in the game in at least one LEGO set if the text of the press release issued today

"... The much-anticipated film is also being supported by the official partner in the construction category, LEGO, with a construction set inspired by The Dark Knight Rises ..."

However, the meager information available so far suggested that LEGO would ignore the film. An IGN article whose author said he contacted LEGO about the The Dark Knight franchise had disappointed many fans who wanted to believe that LEGO would at least release a set based on the film.

In short, it is thus acquired, we will be entitled to a set, and apparently only one, based on the film. Hopefully the Tumbler is in the game, this machine definitely deserves an official version despite the superb MOCs released so far. 

18/07/2012 - 23:44 LEGO LOTR & The Hobbit Lego news

The Hornburg in Helm's Deep by Daniel Z

Helm's Deep inspires MOCeurs, and in particular Daniel Z "DNL" who presents here a creation intended to be displayed in a store in Oslo.

The result is awe-inspiring, with an impressive level of detail and a beautifully ordered mix of textures and colors. The side of the mountain with its rocks, and in particular the part where the Hornburg is tangled, is superb. The access ramp to the fortress is also perfectly curved. The whole is visually contrasted and balanced: Neither too large nor overloaded, this MOC is a real feast for the eyes.

Go quickly see more on Daniel Z's flickr gallery "DNL".

18/07/2012 - 22:23 Reviews

6873 Spider-Man's Doc Ock Ambush

And it's just2good, Eurobricks forumer who offers us the very first review of (play) set 6873 Spider-Man's Doc Ock Ambush (Available on amazon.de for 69.99 €).

No surprise, it's a playset that will delight the youngest, and whose minifigs are very successful. Doc Ock's vehicle is nice, the lab where Spider-Man must infiltrate to save Iron Fist from Doc Ock's clutches is a bit rickety, but it will allow for a little fun with the few features it has and that just2good presents in the video.

18/07/2012 - 11:51 Lego news

LEGO Star Wars 9515 Malevolence

I haven't really seen a full review of the 9515 Malevolence set * (89.68 € and in stock on amazon.es), just released in the USA, this probably explains this, and it is still the brilliant artist who offers us his video review of this set.

Close-ups of the minifigs, stop-motion of the construction, and finally animation of the different features of this playset, everything is there.
To follow just below, the review of set 9499 Gungan Sub (51.01 € in stock at amazon.es).

* Edit: Actually though, Review of the set at BrickPirate, as noted by Dar2k in the comments.


17/07/2012 - 23:34 LEGO LOTR & The Hobbit Lego news

The Gates of Argonath by Werjedi

I know the photo above doesn't necessarily pay homage to this MOC, but I wanted to keep the surprise a bit.

Werjedi, from the Imperium der Steine ​​forum, offers a successful reproduction of the pass known as the Gates of Argonath or even Pillars of the King. This construction brings together around 10.000 bricks.

It is majestic, imposing, and I hope that the MOCeur will stage all this in beautiful photos in order to be able to fully appreciate this achievement.

To see more, visit the topic dedicated to this MOC at Imperium der Steine. You can also view many photos of the construction of the MOC in the first pages of the topic in question.