Lego Summer 2020 Sets Now Available

Today not just is the 1st day of June but for Lego fans it means an array of brand new Lego sets from a wide range of themes. 

There are many different sets being released today ranging from Lego Harry Potter to Lego Marvel Superheroes to Lego Friends and Lego Jurassic World.

In this post we will link the pages to the different themes that will feature new Lego sets. 

*Lego Super Mario and Lego Star Wars should be releasing on 1st August 2020*

- Lego Friends: 

https://www.lego.com/en-gb/themes/friends

- Lego Marvel Superheroes: 

https://www.lego.com/en-gb/themes/marvel

- Lego DC Superheroes: 

https://www.lego.com/en-gb/themes/lego-batman-sets

- Lego Jurassic World:

https://www.lego.com/en-gb/themes/jurassic-world

- Lego Harry Potter:

https://www.lego.com/en-gb/themes/harry-potter

- Lego Hidden Side:

https://www.lego.com/en-gb/themes/hidden-side/about

- Lego Architecture: 

https://www.lego.com/en-gb/themes/architecture

- Lego City: 

https://www.lego.com/en-gb/themes/city

- Lego Creator 3 in 1:

https://www.lego.com/en-gb/themes/creator-3-in-1

- Lego Minecraft: 

https://www.lego.com/en-gb/themes/minecraft

- Lego Technic:

https://www.lego.com/en-gb/themes/technic

- Lego DOTs:

https://www.lego.com/en-gb/campaigns/dots

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Lego 40409 Hot Rod GWP Official Images

Thanks to The Brick Fan we now have official images of set 40409 Hot Rod. The set which will be released today on June 1st 2020 as a gift with purchase at Lego shop@home and in those Lego stores that have been able to open post lockdown. 

The promotion itself will run until the 21st June and will be available with purchases of $85 or more and will be available whilst supplies last. 

The actual set features 142 pieces, features a great looking Hot Rod build and two minifigures. This is a great little and a fun promotional item which is a nice little bonus if you are picking up any of the new summer 2020 Lego sets.

You can find more images of the set below.

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Lego 2020 Advent Calender Updated Information

Leaked images have been leaked showing of all four Lego Advent Calendars which will be releasing on 1st September 2020 just in time for the holiday season.

Whilst we can't show these images on this blog until Lego officially releases the images we can certainly describe what some of the minifigures will be and what mini builds we can expect. 

Lego Harry Potter Advent Calendar: 

- Yule Ball themed

- Contains Harry, Ron and Hermonie in their Yule Ball outfits (more minifigures to be confirmed)

- New printed Yule Ball poster printed tile

- Builds include a piano, microphone stand, brick built broomstick, candles, Snowy Christmas tree (more builds to be announced)

Lego Star Wars Advent Calendar:

Minifigures include:

- Luke Skywalker (A New Hope)

- Sith Trooper

- Darth Vader (Christmas jumper)

- Stormtrooper

- B1 Battle Droid

- Pit stop Droid

- Rey (Rise of Skywalker)

- Poe Dameron

- Builds include a Millennium Falcon, A-Wing, Snowspeeder, Darth Vader Castle, a Tatooine hut, X-Wing and what appears to be a Separatist control ship

More builds to be announced

Lego Friends Advent Calendar:

- 3 Lego Friends mini dolls rumoured to be included

- builds include a Christmas fireplace, presents, a mini snowman, a Christmas table with food.

More builds to be announced

Lego City Advent Calendar: 

- Includes five minifigures including a Santa minifigure

- Builds include a Christmas tree, small blue car, cargo ship, small off roader build, a small helicopter build, presents and what appears to be a small micro scale shop build

More builds to be announced

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Lego Star Wars UCS Republic Gunship Update

Thanks to Brick Fanatics we now have updated information regarding the development of the new Lego Star Wars UCS Republic Gunship.

As most of you are aware Lego ran a competition earlier this year to pick one of the new Lego Star Wars UCS sets, the options included the Republic Gunship, a TIE Bomber and a Nebulon-B cruiser with the Republic Gunship being chosen by fans to become a Lego Star Wars UCS set. 

In a recent interview with Brick Fanatics Lego designers revelled an update on the development of the UCS Republic Gunship. 

Here is an quote from the Lego Star Wars Design Director Jens Kronvold Frederiksen:

"To be quite honest we didn't have anything before the poll, we had done a little bit of thinking on the Nebulon-B and also on the TIE Bomber - but that was more coincidence. I would say the Nebulon was more to be sure we could deliver it, because of the structure. We were very much in doubt if it was at all possible to make at that size, so we were experimenting a little bit. 

But with the Gunship we were sure we could do it and we hadn't started any work. Our development side takes time at Lego, so we hope that people will just be a little bit patient. It is going to happen, but we can't mention to launch date yet."

Whilst it is great to have any insight into the development at Lego on new products and an insight into the development of the UCS sets and the poll in general, but for those fans hoping that it was going to be released later this year then you might have to hold out until a potential 2021 or 2022 release date judging by these comments. 

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Lego DK Minifigure: A Visual History Book Information

Thanks to The Brick Fan and Amazon we now have a preview for the new Lego DK Lego Minifigure: A visual History book that is currently up for pre order over at Amazon. 

The book itself is the latest version of the Lego Minifigure visual dictionaries and is updated to include new themes such as the Lego Harry Potter theme of sets. 

The book contains information over 2000 Lego minifigures and contains 256 pages filled with fun facts and information. 

Most importantly with these books is that it comes with an exclusive minifigure in the form of an orange spaceman minfigure which decorates the cover of the book which looks fantastic. 

The book currently is on retail for $40 but as with all the DK books it will probably go on sale soon. 

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Lego Technic Components to be Sold Separately

Thanks to The Brick Fan we now have confirmation from the Lego group that from June 1st 2020 they will be selling individual Lego Technic power up components individually. 

This will mean that Lego fans will be able to purchase individual components to customise and motorise their Lego creations and MOCs without having to buy an entire set just for the components such as motors. 

Currently prices are unknown. 

The new components that will be available to purchase from June 1st are: 

- Lego Powered Up Technic Hub (88012)

- Lego Powered Up Technic Large Motor (88013)

- Lego Powered Up Technic XL Motor (88014)

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Lego Technic 42115 Lamborghini Official Images

Thanks to Lego and Promobricks we now have official images of the new Lego Technic 42115 Lamborghini Sian FKP 37, there was leaked images revealed a couple of weeks back but these are the official HD images released and confirmed by Lego themselves. 

The set itself is at 1:8 scale and looks fantastic in the green colouring with its sleek overall design, which is certain to please fans of the Lego Technic range. 

The set contains 3696 pieces and will be releasing on June 1st alongside the majority of the Lego summer 2020 wave of sets and will retail for $379.99.

Will you be picking up the new Lego Technic Lamborghini? and what are your thoughts of the set overall, leave your thoughts in the comments below. 

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Deals of the week

Welcome back to another Lego deals of the week post, this week we have another five Lego deals. 

Smyths are currently having a 20% sale on selected Lego sets. 

1 - Lego 21319 Friends Central Perk Café - AMAZON

RRP: £64.99

Discount: £59.85

https://www.amazon.co.uk/LEGO-21319-Collectors-Designed-September/dp/B07VGGF8DP/ref=sr_1_8?dchild=1&keywords=lego&qid=1590567093&sr=8-8

2 - Lego City 60228 Deep Space Rocket and Launch Control - SMYTHS 

RRP: £89.99

Discount: £59.99

https://www.smythstoys.com/uk/en-gb/toys/lego-and-bricks/lego-city/lego-60228-city-deep-space-rocket-and-launch-control-set/p/175257

3 - Lego Minecraft 21155 The Creeper Mine - SMYTHS 

RRP: £74.99

Discount: £64.99

https://www.smythstoys.com/uk/en-gb/toys/lego-and-bricks/lego-minecraft/lego-21155-minecraft-the-creeper-mine-building-set/p/175350

4 - Lego City 60198 City Cargo Train - SMYTHS 

RRP: £179.99

Discount: £149.99

https://www.smythstoys.com/uk/en-gb/toys/lego-and-bricks/lego-city/lego-60198-city-cargo-train-rc-battery-powered-set/p/166898

5 - Lego DC Comics 76118 Batman Mr Freeze Batcycle Battle - SMYTHS 

RRP: £19.99

Discount: £15.99

https://www.smythstoys.com/uk/en-gb/toys/lego-and-bricks/lego-dc-comics-super-heroes/lego-76118-dc-batman-mr-freeze-batcycle-battle-toy-bike/p/175

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Lego Star Wars 75272 Sith Tie Fighter Review

Today we take a look at Lego Star Wars set 75272 Sith Tie Fighter. The set consists of 470 pieces and retails for £64.99. The set comes with three minfigures including Finn, a Knight of Ren and a First Order Tie Fighter Pilot. The set itself is based on the Tie Dagger seen in Star Wars Episode 9: The Rise of Skywalker. 

Minifigures: 

Finn: 

The first minifigure is Finn. Finn only appears in two sets based on Star Wars Episode 9: The Rise of Skywalker and this set is the cheapest way to get the character (although it is not exactly a cheap set). This is an excellent minifigure overall and really captures the likeliness of the character perfectly. The minfigure has an excellent torso and leg print which is highly detailed, duel face prints, one which is overall happy and a shocked face on the other side and comes with a standard blaster in a gun metal grey colour and a satchel from the Lego Indian Jones theme. 

Knight of Ren: 

The next minifigure is a member of the Knights of Ren, Kylo Ren's enforcers in Star Wars Episode 9: The Rise of Skywalker. The minifigure has an excellent gun metal grey shiny metallic colour to it and features some excellent torso and leg printing showing his armour and robes. The face print is also in the metallic gun metal grey colour and is highly detailed. The minfigure comes with a black hood piece in the new black colour and a sword from the Lego Lord of the Rings theme. 

Frist Order Tie Fighter Pilot: 

The third and final minifigure is of course the First Order Tie Fighter Pilot. We have seen this minifigure before from the First Order Tie Fighter set from 2015, but it is always nice to get another First Order Tie Fighter Pilot. The minfigure itself is highly detailed with excellent printing on the torso and legs and a highly detailed moulded helmet which still looks excellent after all these years. The minifigure also comes with a standard blaster.

Sith Tie Fighter:

The Sith Tie Fighter AKA the Tie Dagger is definitely one of the more unique Tie variants that we have gotten in recent years. Whilst the overall design elements are roughly the same with a central cockpit and two wings either side but instead of the usual wings the ship has triangular pointed wings facing outwards with a new black, red and grey colour scheme which closely resembles the colour scheme of the Major Vonreg's Tie Fighter. 

The overall look of the set is fantastic and closely resembles its appearance in Star Wars Episode 9: The Rise of Skywalker. Whilst the set does look great especially on display it needs a support stand as the wings are much heavier which stops the model from standing up on it own, but the stand really helps elevate the set and makes it look great on display. 

The rear of the ship also looks great with two engines which are on hinges allowing them be moved down which also allows the cockpit to be opened as well. The use of curved pieces really creates the circular look that all Tie Fighters have, and it is possible that we will see that being used more on updated models in the future. 

The cockpit at the front can also be opened allowing you to place a single minifugre into the vehicle. The cockpit can be opened by moving down the trans red windshield piece and pulling opening the top hatch, its an overall tight fit and there is no place to hold the Tie Fighter Pilots blaster but it does the job. 

Both wings are designed exactly the same but are extremely well built using a lot of plates to create the triangular shape seen above. The wings are split into two parts with the large wing connected to the cockpit area, and a smaller wing that sticks out from the main wing which creates some really nice shaping and adds a lot of depth to what is usually a flat surface. The second wing does have a lay feature with a hidden spring loaded shooter which mechanism is visible by the grey grill piece.  

Whilst the spring loaded shooter is hidden from the side as soon as you angle the ship you can clearly make it out but that depends on how you display the ship. To activate the spring loaded shooter all you need to do is press on the grey grill piece which activates the shooter, which is a nice play feature for the set 

Verdict: 

Overall the Sith Tie Fighter is a great addition into the ever expanding Tie Fighter collection and it is nice to get a new iteration rather than just a repeat of the usual Tie Fighters we have come to expect (still would be nice to get an updated Imperial Tie Interceptor and Tie Bomber though). The price is steep for the set but there are quite a few large plates and that printed windscreen and two stand pillars which add extra production cost to the set, but honestly if you can wait and get this set on sale (like I did) then it is a worthy set for any collection. 

Lego Monkie Kid 30341 Monkie Kid Delivery Bike Polybag Images

Thanks to The Brick Fan we now have an official image of a new polybag from the new Monkie Kid theme. The polybag is called Monkie Kid's Delivery Bike. 

Overall this is a nice little polybag and features one of the main characters from the new theme, a nice looking red motorbike and a nice little food delivery parcel on the bake of the bike.

This polybag was original a Shanghai exclusive gift with purchase when the theme was original released last week, but it is currently unknown when the rest of us will be able to get our hands on the set as it wasn't on the June 2020 promotional calendar that was revealed the other day, so we can presume and hope it will be released later on in the year. 

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Lego Trains Crocodile Locomotive Set Rumours

Thanks to the Lego Instagram community we now have rumours regarding the release of a new Lego train sets, which will be the Crocodile Locomotive. 

There are blurry images of the set floating around on the internet which show of the box art of the set, but unfortunately we are not able to show off these images and will wait until we get official HD images but if these images are to be believed as true then we will be getting a highly detailed train.

The set itself looks fairly closely to a set that was on Lego ideas (see image below) and very close to the image above and comes with a display stand with the train sitting on tracks and comes with a nice display plaque as well. 

The set does have a set number attached to it which is 10277 and is set to contain 1271 pieces and will come with two minfigures. 

It is currently unknown whether this will be compatible with the current trains from Lego City and can be motorised but judging by the size it doesn't look like it, but I am sure someone will be able to customise it. 

There is currently no price point attached to this set. 

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(Lego Ideas image by redera00)

Lego DC CMF 71026 The Joker Review

Today we are taking a look at another one of the DC CMF minifigures, and today we have The Joker, personally this was one of my most anticipated minifigures in the entire DC Comics CMF line of minifigures. 

Overall the Joker is a fantastic minfigure with a great smart look white suit, with a lilac t-shirt underneath which is a nice contrast. The Joker does feature his classic face print with that creepy smile and bright green hair, which stands out but complements the minfigure overall. 

The minifigure does have some back printing, but this is basic compared to the rest of the minfigure, but still having a small amount of back printing is still better than no back printing. 

The minifigure comes with two accessories, the first being what appears to be cotton candy on a stick which is a nice little build overall, but the best accessory is the Joker playing card which has a picture of the Joker holding a playing card with Batman on, which is a nice addition. 

Verdict: 

Overall The Joker is a good looking yet simple minifigure with some nice overall designs. The face print and hair piece look fantastic and comes with some good accesories. Overall a good looking minifigure and worthy of your DC Comics collection. 

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Lego June 2020 Store Calander

Thanks to The Brick Fan we now have official images of the June 2020 store calendar and promotions. 

Overall there aren't really anything overall special in Junes promotion or events but the main events are: 

- June 1st - Lego 10273 Haunted House (Fairground collection) will be available to the general public.

- June 1st - 21st - You will get a free Lego Creator Hot Rod (40409) with purchases over $85. 

The Hot Rod is a nice overall build, but the $85 price point for the gift with purchase does seem steep though. 

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