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Creator animals are normally very charming and another one will soon be available as a gift-with-purchase on LEGO.com.
40885 Duck Family contains 262 pieces and I think it looks excellent, featuring an adult duck with three little ducklings. I particularly like how the duck's legs fold up against its body, ready for standing or swimming poses.
We have no official information about its availability for now, but it will presumably be a gift-with-purchase in the second half of February.
The latest Ideas set is none other than 21336 Floating Sea Otters! While not quite as cute as sloths, otters are adorable. I really liked the original submission, but like several other Ideas sets, the final set is quite a bit different from the original. How does it compare?
BrickLink Designer Program series 10 voting has begun, so this week we are publishing articles written by project designers. This one is by arselus (@arselus.bricks):
Welcome to my submission the Bricklink Designer Program Series 10: the Dwarf Stronghold
The Dwarf Stronghold is a Dwarven bastion nestled in the snowy Wheldhyal Mountains. Its green stone doorway and golden doors herald the splendour of the Dwarven Realm. Before the gates stands the white stone guardian: Kir Dremdol, ancient protector of the Dwarf Lands. Can the ancient Dwarf rune powers bring him to life? Or is he simply a stone statue? You must decide.
Today's random set is 76010 Batman: The Penguin Face off, released during 2014. It's one of 12 DC Comics Super Heroes sets produced that year. It contains 136 pieces and 2 minifigs, and its retail price was US$12.99/£11.99.
It's owned by 12,469 Brickset members. If you want to add it to your collection you should find it for sale at BrickLink, where new ones sell for around $21.70, or eBay.
Today's random figure is bat023The Riddler - Black Hair, Jet Pack, a Batman I figure that came in one set, 7787 The Bat-Tank: The Riddler and Bane's Hideout, released during 2007.
Our members collectively own a total of 1,422 of them. If you'd like to buy one you should find it for sale at BrickLink, where new ones sell for around $53.60.
For the first time since the start of the LEGO Education line, LEGO has introduced sets specifically intended to be purchased as regular sets, rather than through schools and other learning environments. The four LEGO Education Science Kits are available as standard retail sets and are part of a range LEGO is calling Learning at Home.
But what are they, and how do they differ from regular LEGO sets? I've had a look at the format the sets take, how they intend to provide education and learning opportunities, and whether they actually have any useful educational value.
There's something special about the places we grow up, the quiet corners that stick with us long after we've moved on. For me, those memories of a small-town childhood became the inspiration behind my Autumn Riverbend Retreat, a cosy seasonal build that captures the peaceful charm of riverside autumn days.
The crowd support phase for the BrickLink Designer Program Series 10 is now open. There are 599 submissions in this series and you can browse them all and vote on BrickLink.
As ever, there are plenty of interesting potential sets, including Royal Nest by _TLG_, pictured here, which immediately caught my eye.
We will be publishing spotlight articles for various projects over the next several days, ahead of the voting period ending on February 20th.
LEGO Art is gradually working its way through the world's most celebrated artists and Claude Monet joins the range this year, with one of his Water Lilies paintings. The press release follows:
31220 Claude Monet - Bridge Over a Pond of Water Lilies
Rated 18+, 3,179 pieces
$249.99 / £179.99 / €199.99 Available at LEGO.com from 1st March
Build a Monet Masterpiece: the LEGO Group Reveals the LEGO Art Claude Monet – Bridge over a Pond of Water Lilies.
Today, the LEGO Group, in collaboration with The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, announces the new LEGO Art Claude Monet – Bridge over a Pond of Water Lilies (31220). This set invites builders to reimagine one of Monet’s most iconic works, originally painted in 1899 and now a highlight of The Met’s collection, as a stunning brick-built masterpiece.
This 3,179-piece LEGO Art set pays tribute to Claude Monet’s masterful brushwork and his profound love of nature, capturing the true essence of the artist’s garden in Giverny, France. The stunning set uses a diverse array of LEGO elements including butterflies, flowers and fruit, to reflect Monet’s love of the natural world. Verdant textured trees, the bridge, and the iconic water lilies of Monet’s original masterpiece are translated into LEGO bricks. The result is a bold reimagining of his work, complete with a built-in wall hanger for easy display in any home.
It is a busy day, as the delightful 21366 Floating Sea Otters has been unveiled as the latest LEGO Ideas set! The press release follows:
21366 Floating Sea Otters
Rated 18+, 1,234 pieces
$119.99 / £99.99 / €109.99 Available at LEGO.com from 1st March
Max out the cuteness of your home decor with the LEGO Ideas Floating Sea Otters craft kit (21366) for adults. Create an adorable brick-built model of a mother sea otter relaxing in water with her pup.
Place the little pup figure on its mum’s belly. Pose mum’s head, mouth, flippers and claws, or change up your sea animal showpiece by giving mum the buildable clam. The original design for this set was created by a fan designer and voted for by LEGO fans. It offers a joyful, immersive activity for adults, whether you’re new to LEGO sets or a more experienced builder.
The latest LEGO Icons car is completely different to anything we have seen from the series before, as the Ford Model T has been revealed! The press release follows:
11376 Ford Model T
Rated 18+, 1,060 pieces
$129.99 / £119.99 / €129.99 Available at LEGO.com from 1st March
Celebrate an icon of automotive history with the LEGO Icons Ford Model T (11376) model car kit for adults. This authentic replica of the 1910s automobile comes with a foldback fabric roof, fold-down split windscreen and a single opening passenger door.
Other features include an opening rear boot and a highly detailed driver’s cab with working steering. Lift the seat to access the fuel tank. Lift the bonnet panels from both sides to reveal the engine and turn the crank to spin the fan.
You may have noticed that the usual automated Amazon discount articles have not been posted over the last few days and the dedicated page has not been working either.
Unfortunately, resolving this kind of issue is beyond my abilities and Huw is not available to do so at the moment, but hopefully it will be easily rectified when he returns.
Apologies for the inconvenience.
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Off-road vehicles have appeared in NINJAGO on multiple occasions and the latest edition, 71856 Jay's Transforming Car, looks superb. Predictably, the model is designed around a transformation function, as the whole forward section twists to reveal some animalistic features.
I think this vehicle looks impressive in either configuration and there are some great figures too, as the three ninja included are exclusive. Unfortunately, like 71811 Arin's Ninja Off-Road Buggy Car before it, the set seems very expensive at a price of £44.99, $54.99 or €49.99.
