This is THE Star Wars event not to be missed if you are an unconditional fan of the saga: Star Wars 2013 Generations takes place this weekend (April 27 & 28) in Cusset and celebrates its 15th edition with guest of honor David Prowse, also known under the pseudonym of Darth Vader, accompanied by Alan Harris and Chris Parsons, alias Bossk and 4 -LOM, the Bounty Hunters on duty.

On the program, Star Wars, Star Wars and more Star Wars, also with LEGO. all useful information is available on the website of the organizing association.

FreeLUG, which in passing is celebrating its 10 years of existence (Read the interview published on Brickpirate), takes over the place with animations including a Giant Yoda to assemble with all the LEGO fans present, a giant diorama of Endor which we do not know much about but which promises to be memorable and a nostalgic retrospective of LEGO Star Wars sets released in the years 2000-2001.

Best of all, entry is free for everyone.

The organizer: The association of Heirs of the Force
The place: Espace Chambon de Cusset (03 - Allier)
Hours: Saturday April 27, 2013 from 13 p.m. to 00 p.m. and Sunday April 19, 00 from 28 a.m. to 2013 p.m.

You will say that I am a little quibble around the edges, but it is by looking at the photos of the album by Ar Sparfel relating to the demonstration that took place recently in Sizun that I came across something rather ... amazing.

Take a good look at the photo of the MOC / diorama of Jabba's Palace above, click on it to be able to display a (very) large format version on Ar Sparfel's flickr gallery, and tell me what you see on the top right with a blue t-shirt ... What's this guy doing here? Who is he ? What are its connections? Who does he work for? a thorough investigation is needed ...

Haven't we been told everything?

Because you also have to go from time to time to see LEGO "in truth"and that it really feels good to chat face-to-face with other enthusiasts, I strongly recommend that you write down on your tablets the next meeting offered by Festi'Briques IDF which will take place at the Michel-Ange room in the Villeroy park in Mennecy (91450) on May 4 and 5.

1200 m2 of exhibition, a large part of which will be devoted to the LEGO Star Wars universe await you with many activities: Collaborative construction of a giant Star Wars mosaic of 5m2 and a Darth Vader of 2m high, dedicated spaces to the youngest, Friends, Bionicle, trains, City, a competition of MOCs with many prizes to be won, sales areas for current sets or collectors, etc ...

In short, it will be an opportunity to celebrate with dignity May 4, a day that has become quite a symbol for fans of the Star Wars saga (Read this article).

Hours: Saturday May 4, 2013 from 14 p.m. to 00 p.m. and Sunday May 19, 00 from 5 a.m. to 2013 p.m.
Prices: Adult entry: € 4 - Child entry (under 10): € 2.

More information the association's website or the facebook page by Festibriques IDF.

You may remember the superb MOC "The Pillars of the Kings"that I presented to you in September 2012 on this blog.

ShaydDeGrai has not wasted his time since and he presents us with two new scaled-down creations: Minas Morgul (or Minas Ithil), the lair of Sauron's forces. and Minas Tirith, the capital of Gondor.

I really like the miniature side of these two reproductions which nevertheless retain their own identity and are immediately identifiable.

Take a walk on ShaydDeGrai's flickr gallery to discover these two MOCs that deserve your full attention.

LEGO has a good reputation with its customers, that's no scoop. Its products are good, its service is good, its image is good, don't throw it away, we understand.

The RepTrak 100 ranking is a top 100 of the most prominent companies globally. Or rather in the following 15 countries: Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Russia, South Korea, Spain, Great Britain and USA.

LEGO is therefore in 10th place in this ranking which reflects the global reputation of the companies concerned. The brand finished in the top 10 for the 3rd consecutive year.

I spare you here the methodology (disputed by some) employed by the very serious "Reputation Institute"to establish this ranking built around the four criteria of esteem, general impression, trust and admiration generated by the company evaluated.

In short, all this to tell you that consumers like to play with LEGO products, drink Nespresso coffee, surf on their iPhones, go on vacation with their BMWs, eat their Kellog's cereal in the morning by checking the time on their Rolex watch beforehand. to print their vacation photos taken with their Sony digital camera on their Canon printer, etc ... I'll stop there, I guess you understand ...

LEGO has cracked a press release to announce its very good results, which you can read at this address: The LEGO Group the most reputable company in North America.