Posts Tagged ‘block’
Jun16
LEGO goes vintage with Volkswagen Beetle kit
2016 at 06:13 pm by admin | Comments Off
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LEGO is continuing its series of accurate model cards, alongside its recently released kit of the Porsche 911 GT3 RS, with the announcement of a new vintage 1960 Volkswagen Beetle set! The set, which will represent the vintage vehicle in a stylish sky blue, is meant to recreate the classic vehicle down to the tiniest detail, and will include opening hood and trunk, removable roof, flip down seats, and a number of accessories for a summer beach party like surfboard, cooler, and drinks. The completed set will measure just under a foot long, and will be made available to purchase starting July 17. Check out the video to see specific details on the set!
Apr27
LEGO rolls out the Porsche 911 this June
2016 at 06:28 pm by admin | Comments Off
Ever since the unveiling of LEGO Technic’s latest kit of the Porsche 911 this past January, fans worldwide have been clamoring for any info on the kit, excited to put together their own miniature version of the classic high-performance sports car. Wait no longer; LEGO has finally announced that the LEGO Technic Porsche 911 kit is releasing on June 1st! In order to celebrate the occasion, LEGO has uploaded a video to YouTube detailing the many pieces and features of the hyped kit. The kit, which will include official Porsche stickers and a thick booklet detailing the history of the Porsche 911, will feature working doors, accessible rear lid to the car’s engine, complete with working pistons, and even a working glove compartment! This 2,704-piece luxury LEGO kit will release on June 1st for $300, a mere fraction of the price of the real Porsche! Check out the video below for more details on this awesome upcoming LEGO set!
Aug27
Build real architecture with EverBlock life-size bricks
2015 at 12:59 pm by admin | Comments Off
EverBlock Systems has taken the fun of miniature building bricks to a whole new level with their line of new EverBlock modular bricks! These large-scale bricks, made to resemble popular children’s building bricks like LEGO and Mega Bloks, offer an easy to use, quick alternative for temporary and modular architecture, and can be used for a variety of purposes, just like their classic tiny counterparts.
Coming in a variety of colors and sizes up to 12″ long, the EverBlocks can be used to make tables, shelves, bookcases, walls, displays, and even entire buildings! This is made possible through the EverBlock’s construction, which also come with connector clips, reinforcement rods, metal baseplates, and channels to allow power cables and LED strips to run through the structures. There are even plans for the future of EverBlock, including the use of modular windows and doors to expand the versatility of the blocks.
May20
LEGOLAND Hotel opens in Florida
2015 at 12:55 pm by admin | Comments Off
LEGOLAND Florida has just opened the doors of a brand new LEGO-themed hotel to its visitors! The LEGOLAND Hotel, which opened on May 15th, stands as the largest and one of the only LEGO-themed hotels in the world, and offers plenty of attractions and unique services for fans hoping to spend a night with their favorite building block toy. The hotel hosts 152 rooms, divided into Adventure, Kingdom, Pirates, and LEGO Friends themes, with every room featuring iconic LEGO themes, decals, and pieces in all of its furniture.
To keep children and adults of all ages engaged, the rooms include their own building LEGO sets for families to enjoy on downtime, as well as scavenger hunts throughout the site that unlock unique treasure chests filled with goodies. Including a fully functional LEGO restaurant and swimming pool, the hotel will also host regular LEGO workshops and events, making it a must-see locations for any fans visiting LEGOLAND Florida this summer!
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