18/01/2011 - 11:48 Lego news
frontAll AFOLs have the same problem: How to store all your LEGOs without flooding the house with ugly mismatched plastic bins bought here and there in DIY stores.

The ultimate solution exists, and it's Plast-team who manufactures it under the official LEGO license: Stackable brick-shaped storage bins, and with a range of really interesting colors.

It's pretty, and the range goes from classic brick to giant minifig head that serves as a storage locker.

Personally, I love it, and I let you discover the whole collection at this address.

18/01/2011 - 11:34 Minifigure Series
gluedHere we go, LEGO is delivering its first sets of magnets glued to their base, as confirmed by TLG in recent weeks.

TheBrickBlogger has tried different techniques to try to detach minifigs from their base, with varying degrees of success.

None of the solutions considered seems really satisfactory, the minifigs being often damaged by the operation.

In short, if you also want to fight against this change in TLG policy, probably linked to pressure from the holders of the various licenses currently being marketed, you can read the report of these experiences. at this address and get your own idea of ​​the interest of continuing to buy these magnets which are definitely becoming fridge decorations, and nothing more .....

18/01/2011 - 09:47 Lego news
DKStarWars 1For those who have not yet purchased the latest Star Wars themed BrickMaster, with its 240 pieces, 2 minifigs and 8 buildable models, here are some interesting photos on the hmillington flickr gallery (Brickets).

The models are pretty well designed, and the book is well illustrated.

The minifigs provided are basic, but bring immediate playability to the set.

If you are still in doubt, get hold of this book-set quickly while there is still time.

18/01/2011 - 09:32 MOCs
sandcrawlerThere are some who admire their sets, others take matters into their own hands and embark on rather ambitious projects.

This EuroBricks forumer chose to create a UCS MOC of a model rarely seen on this scale, the SandCrawler.

LEGO already produced its version of this vehicle in 2005 with the set 10144, popular with collectors.

The bar is even higher this time in terms of details and reproduction.

The project is in progress, and the result promises to be quite exceptional.
To be continued on this EuroBricks forum topic.

18/01/2011 - 09:27 Lego news
20019 1
Seen on EuroBricks, a first detailed review of a nice set: 20019 (Mini) Slave I.

The colors are homogeneous and faithful, the design is excellent for a mini set, and the result is what you would expect from a Brickmaster set in 2011.

To read this review in detail and enjoy the many pictures, it's on EuroBricks here.