With a little delay, here are two interesting reviews at Artifex, which has recently invaded us a little with its not really interesting micro-reviews of each box of the set LEGO Star Wars 9509 Star Wars Advent Calendar 2012.

We finally come back to real reviews and we therefore find the video of the exclusive set LEGO Star Wars Luke Skywalker's Mini Landpseeder sold during from New York Comic Con 2012 including I posted two pictures to you directly from my hotel room it has some time, and an even more interesting video about the set UCS 10227 B-Wing Starfighter which is currently offered at the public price 209.99 € on the LEGO Shop, but with double VIP points and free transport costs until the end of October.

Not wanting to wait for a hypothetical availability at amazon or elsewhere, I cracked. The 419 VIP points represent a reduction of around 10% (100 VIP points = 5 €) to be used on a future purchase and in my case it will probably be the set 10937 Arkham Asylum Breakout scheduled for January 2013.

(thank you to everyone who sent me the links to these reviews by email or in the comments)

Are you in the South of France and you have nothing planned for November 2, 3 and 4?

So set aside at least one day to go for a ride to the 4th Model Making Fair, model making and creative leisure activities of Argelès sur Mer.

The whole team of the association Brick66 Semper Judging Led by RODO, Kyubi66 and their acolytes will present many MOCs and offer multiple fun activities for young and old: Construction speed competition, search for golden brick, etc ...

When we see photos of MOCs which will be presented on the stand, we say to ourselves that it would be a shame to miss such an event ...

This isn't the ultimate scoop, but according to these visuals lying around the server of German online merchant buecher.de, series 9 and 10 of collectible minifigs will have sachets of silver and gold respectively.

No info on the content of these sachets for the moment, but I'm sure the first visuals will be soon. Moreover, eBay with all the new minifigs of the 2013 ranges already on sale (Batman from the set 76001 The Bat vs Bane , Michelangelo TMNT, Legends of Chima, Goblin The Hobbit) is gradually becoming an almost more active source of information than the string of sites and blogs devoted to the LEGO brand ...

It's still empty apart from the three images that scroll in a loop, but LEGO announces the color with the upload ofa dedicated mini-site : Legends of Chima will be entitled to high-end marketing packaging, as is the case with many LEGO ranges.

And it would be better if someone explains to us what it's all about, because with the announced sets (grouped below), I have trouble for the moment to visualize where LEGO wants to take us ... have understood that Speedorz are a species of vehicle that will have to be propelled with launchers similar to those of spinning tops, but I still have not understood why wolves, eagles, crocodiles and cats move with devices that they also look like animals.

I'm probably exaggerating a bit, but I'm looking forward to the cartoon that should be released on Cartoon Network in 2013 and which will tell us how we get there. This new range would almost make me regret the imminent disappearance of ninja fighter pilots ...

 (Click on the image to access the photo gallery)

Back to the moment of Festi'Briques 2012 where I spent part of the day. Nice atmosphere, it circulates well around the tables, exhibitors available and answering all questions from visitors, welcoming volunteers, I do not regret my 5 hours on the road, a good part of which is in the snow. 

The 1000 m2 gymnasium that hosts the event is well occupied and there is a lot to see. I was able to find Domino 39 and R5-N2 who came to present their MOCs, the Rochefort station for Domino 39 and Vader's barge for R5-N2, also seen at Fana'Briques this year. Friendly and relaxed meal in the company of Daftren, who came as a visitor, his young brother-in-law who is also passionate about LEGO and R5-N2.

Lots of MOCs presented, with superb achievements especially on the Cars or City themes, with a pinch of superheroes in the heart of the city to stick to the main theme, cinema. The team Bionifigs was present in force and offered a few creations including one on the Transformers theme which reconciles me a little with the Bionicle / Hero Factory theme. 

Large crowds also around the Technic stand on which were gathered all the official sets released between 1977 and 1990 surrounded by some nice MOCs. 

Many amazed children there, accompanied by their parents who clearly understand that we can do very beautiful things with LEGO. An observation in view of the reactions of the children: It must move or that it flashes to attract their attention. A running train, a helicopter with the rotor in action or a few light diodes are enough to attract them to an MOC.

As for the Star Wars range, a Hoth diorama, a battle of Endor where the Gungans (undoubtedly from Naboo, history of a change of air) come to lend a hand to the Ewoks and some UCS on display, including the most recent, the 10227 B-Wing set.

A dedicated space allows children to play with DUPLOs made available to them, the older ones can discover some LEGO board games including the famous 853373 LEGO® Kingdoms Chess Set.

If you are in the area, you can go and discover it all tomorrow Sunday at Châtenoy-le-Royal (8, Avenue Georges Brassens - Gymnase Alain Colas).

Otherwise, you can have a preview of the event with the photo gallery that I have posted for you on this page. 

Small precision about the diorama representing the Deep of Helm: It was apparently not planned to present it like this, but JeanG, the president of Festi'Briques confirmed to me that the 3000 Orcs envisaged could not be obtained , they were to form an imposing army in front of the walls and the soldiers in black who are here present outside the fortress were originally to ensure its defense.

The association's website is at this address.