13/02/2016 - 18:22 Lego news

Star Wars Force Friday 2016

Note on your shelves: Disney is back in 2016 with a new edition of the very commercial force friday : It is September 30, 2016 that will be officially launched the products derived from the film Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.

For those who have not followed the adventures of the 2015 edition of force friday, this is a purely commercial event set up from scratch by Disney.

In summary, Disney chooses the ideal moment to unveil the products derived from an upcoming film and strives to enforce a total embargo on the products concerned until the fateful date with a great deal of emails and letters more or less polite.

Obviously, I expect visuals from eight sets based on the film Rogue One (3 Buildable Figures and 5 sets System) are available before September 30 and the game of cat (me) and mouse (Mickey) will resume ...

(via James burns)

13/02/2016 - 17:00 Lego news LEGO Polybags

DC Comics 30603 Batman Classic TV Series - Mr. Freeze

The polybag DC Comics 30603 Batman Classic TV Series - Mr. Freeze has just made its first official appearance: It was offered by LEGO to some lucky chosen ones who were able to attend a presentation of the brand's booth on New York Toy Fair before the opening of the event.

Note the wrapping of the bag which is in the colors of the set 76052 Batman Classic TV Series - Batcave (289.99 €) which will go on sale on February 17 for members of the VIP program.

No confirmation for the moment from LEGO concerning the mode of distribution / marketing of this polybag.

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LEGO Booth @ New York Toy Fair 2016

The various reports of the Toy Fair in Nuremberg had been stingy with close-ups of the Marvel and DC Comics minifigs expected in the sets of the second half of 2016.

By the way, we discover the US public prices of these LEGO Marvel and DC Comics sets, prices that it is not enough to convert into € using the current exchange rate to obtain the price that will be charged in France. It's more complicated than that...

You can at a pinch consider that the price in € will simply be the equivalent of the US price without conversion (1 € for 1 $) to get an idea.

Here are some photos uploaded by FBTB, history to discover more closely the different characters planned:

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13/02/2016 - 14:03 Lego news

LEGO Booth @ New York Toy Fair 2016

Forward to the last Toy Fair of the season which takes place in New York from February 13 to 16.

As London et Nuremberg, I will update this article as new photos and information are published.

No information on the LEGO stand regarding the collectible minifig series 16 (71013) and minifig series "Disney"(71012), both illustrated by neutral boxes.

Collectible Minifigures Series 2016 - 71012 & 71013

Note that the Disney minifig series was presented as consisting of 18 minifigs during the last Toy Fair from Nuremberg, The same reference (on the left in the photo above) is now indicated as consisting of 16 characters in New York ...

While waiting for something better, here is a first series of photos of the LEGO Star Wars novelties expected for next summer uploaded by Justin LaSalata, ToyArk et FBTB including the two sets 75145 Eclipse Fighter et 75147 Star Scavenger based on the new animated series The Freemaker Adventures.

For information, the LEGO Star Wars sets are on display at the LEGO stand but some of the planned minifigs are replaced by neutral versions (placeholders).

Along the way, we discover the US public prices of these LEGO Star Wars sets, prices that cannot simply be converted into € using the current exchange rate to get the price that will be charged in France. It is more complicated than that...

You can at a pinch consider that the price in € will simply be the equivalent of the US price without conversion (1 € for 1 $) to get an idea.

13/02/2016 - 13:31 Lego news LEGO Star Wars

75098 Assault on Hoth

After yet another visual "leak" before the date set for the announcement, LEGO (finally) officially unveils the highly anticipated set 75098 Assault on Hoth.

In this big stamped box Ultimate Collector Series, 2144 pieces, a tauntaun, a Wampa, 14 minifigs and an Astromech Droid, with on arrival probably a big impression of déjà vu for all those who collect the LEGO Star Wars sets and who already have the references 7666 Hoth Rebel Base (2o07), 7749 Echo Base (2009), 8089 Hoth Wampa Cave (2010), 7879 Hoth Echo Base (2011) 75014 Battle of Hoth (2013) et 75138 Hot Attack (2016).

As far as I'm concerned, I find it hard to pin down the side Ultimate Collector Series of this set, which looks more like a best-of of anything LEGO has released on this theme so far. By removing the pretty snowy decor from the box, we end up with a set of elements that everyone can arrange according to their inspiration (Probably the "modular" side announced by LEGO ...) but which struggle to form a "collector" representation. of the Battle of Hoth ...

Concerning the mention "Assault"in the name of the set, I'll let you judge the relevance of the thing: The attack is led by two Snowtroopers ...

Availability announced from April 30, 2016 on the occasion of the launch of the annual operation May the 4th (No early sale for members of the VIP program). Public price for France: 249.99 €.

75098 Assault on Hoth ™
Ages 12+. 2,144 pieces.
US $ 249.99 - CA $ 299.99 - FR € 249.99 - UK £ 219.99 - DK 2199.00 DKK

Replay action-packed Hoth battles like never before!

Prepare for epic battles more epic than ever on the frozen planet Hoth!

This fantastic LEGO® transcript of the Rebel Forces Echo Base from Star Wars: Episode V The Empire Strikes Back with all the details you need to create your own epic battles on the Frozen Planet.

Go on reconnaissance missions with the Snowspeeder armed with double spring-loaded shooters. When you spot the enemy's speederbike, come back to base and help Luke, Yan, and the other rebel heroes lock the explosion doors.

Prepare the laser cannons, arm the rifle turrets with double spring-loaded shooters and arm the devastating ion cannon, also with 2 spring-loaded shooters!

This awesome model has many other functions, including a service area with a crane, a control room, a power generator with an explosion function, a rotating communication satellite, a reconnaissance station with double stud shooters and a Tauntaun with its own stable.

There is even a cave in Wampa (with a Wampa) from which Luke can escape! The modular design of this incredibly detailed set also means you can create your own rebellious base setup.

Get ready for the ultimate LEGO Star Wars action!

  • Includes 14 minifigures with assorted weapons: Luke Skywalker, Yan Solo, Toryn Farr, Rebel Officer, Wes Janson, Wedge Antilles, K-3PO, 5 Rebel Soldiers and 2 Snowtroopers, plus an R3-A2, Tauntaun and Wampa.
  • Features a rebel base with modular wall sections and trench sections, a Snowspeeder and a speederbike
  • The wall section includes explosion-proof doors, a service area with a crane, a control room, a power generator with an explosion function, an ion cannon with double spring-loaded shooters, a laser turret with spring-loaded shooters and room for a minifigure, a reconnaissance station with double stud shooters and room for a minifigure, a stable in Tauntaun and a cave for Wampa
  • The trench section features large cannons, a laser turret with double spring-loaded shooters and room for a minifigure and a laser cannon with a rapid-fire rifle
  • Snowspeeder features an opening cockpit, speed fins and 2 spring loaded shooters
  • Weapons include Luke's lightsaber, 7 pistols, 2 shotguns and 2 cannons
  • Accessory elements include 7 Hoth's Rebel helmets, 2 Snowtrooper helmets, and Wes and Wedge's flight helmets
  • Wield the weapons and get ready to shoot!
  • Jump into the Snowspeeder and chase the enemy
  • Watch for Imperial forces from the reconnaissance post
  • Close the explosion-proof doors and prepare for the fight!
  • Take care of the Tauntaun
  • Lift the Snowspeeder to fix it
  • Shoot down ships in orbit with the devastating ion cannon!
  • Can Luke escape the fierce Wampa?
  • Snowspeeder measures over 5 '' (18cm) high, 17 '' (XNUMXcm) long and XNUMX '' (XNUMXcm) wide
  • Speederbike measures over 3 '' (13cm) high, 4 '' (XNUMXcm) long and XNUMX '' (XNUMXcm) wide
  • Power generator measures over 8 '' (16cm) high, 13 '' (XNUMXcm) wide and XNUMX '' (XNUMXcm) deep
  • Wall section featuring ion cannon measures over 15 '' (51cm) high, 30cm (XNUMXcm) wide and XNUMX '' (XNUMXcm) deep
  • Trench section measures over 10 '' (35cm) high, 11 '' (XNUMXcm) wide and XNUMX '' (XNUMXcm) deep