It was one of the three novelties of the LEGO Technic range scheduled for August 1: The set 42113 Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey has been removed from the official online store while it was so far online alongside the two other planned boxes and it is difficult not to make the connection with the petition launched by the association German Peace Society - United War Resisters (DFG-VK) to obtain the withdrawal of the product and the end of the collaboration between LEGO and Boeing / Bell Helicopter.

Despite LEGO's attempt to offer a "civilian" version of the model, the tilt-rotor aircraft offered in the set in question is indeed above all a machine used by the American army since 2007. But the DFG-VK association is there. also sees a source of funding for the manufacturer of the "real" version of the aircraft: The set is officially licensed by Boeing and Bell and the two manufacturers would therefore receive royalties if the product is marketed. DFG-VK therefore sees it as an indirect contribution to the financing of companies manufacturing military vehicles.

Protest rallies are already planned in front of several German LEGO Stores and the manufacturer has already reacted more or less softly by specifying that the product had been developed with in mind a use in rescue operations but that the launch of this product featuring a device mainly used in military operations on August 1 would be subject to a "reassessment":

The DFG-VK association details in detail and across its motivations at this address. It's up to you to judge whether the arguments developed are well founded or whether it is above all a question of trying to cling to the branches and make a good publicity stunt by relying on the reputation of LEGO.

Anyway, putting all the above considerations aside, I would find it a shame that the product was not available, it was still sexier than the concrete mixer in the set. 42112 Concrete Mixer Truck or the umpteenth construction machine in the set 42114 6x6 Volvo Articulated Hauler marketed next August.

Update : LEGO confirms the definitive withdrawal of the product from its catalog and it's already the fair on eBay.

Those who collect LEGO BrickHeadz minifigures or sets from the LEGO Monkie Kid range will be delighted to learn that the four boxes of the second wave of products that we were talking about a few days ago are now listed on the LEGO Shop with an announced availability. for next August 1st:

It's been a while since LEGO had offered us a new, stylish bag, so here is the transparent beach bag version to take anywhere that will be available in a few days in Japan and which will perhaps arrive one day (before winter , that would be better) in our regions.

The hype should be maximum for this plastic product which pays a vibrant tribute to the evolution of the brand's logo over the years since 1934 without hiding your towel, your tube of sunscreen, your pair of flip-flops, your unicorn buoy and your anti-COVID mask.

At this point, I have no info on a possible availability of the thing in Europe, the visual having simply been uploaded by LEGO Japan. on Twitter.

Let's go for a few weeks of sales from today until August 11. As usual, don't expect to find knock-down LEGO everywhere, although there are probably some good deals to be had at some vendors.

LEGO "participates" as usual in the operation symbolically with some boxes that benefit from a discount on their usual public price.

Like every year, do not hesitate to share your tips in the comments, even if it's local operations or limited availability. Fans in your area may be able to take advantage of discounts offered at the local supermarket or toy store.

Below, direct access to the LEGO offer offered online by the main brands likely to participate in the operation: