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Lego Superman: Black Zero Escape Reviewed

With Lego having licenses to both DC Comics and Marvel Comics it means that as every new film based on their comics is released, so too is a new Lego set.

Man of Steel, the new Superman film directed by Zack Snyder, is getting its first Lego set. Superman: Black Zero Escape is just starting to hit stores now, with the first sets showing up in Germany.

Plissken of Eurobricks has posted the first full review. A huge surprise is General Zod’s full combat armor. I have a feeling that this set will become a must buy for any scifi builder out there.

http://www.eurobricks.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=81634

Lego Stress Test

Ever wondered how many times you can assemble two Lego pieces together?

Over at Make: Phillipe Cantin decided to do all the hard work and find out. Check out the video to see the stress test in action. The short answer… 37,112 assemblies. So as you rebuild that Black Seas Barracuda, remember to go slowly… only 37,111 builds until its worth nothing.

http://blog.makezine.com/2013/04/17/stress-testing-lego/

CONTACT 1

One of the most ambitious Lego models this year, Contact 1 is almost dream like. This micro scale scene is full of so many details that it is overwhelming to view. Calling this model micro scale is a little misleading, it is 5 feet tall and 6 feet wide. This thing is tall enough to ride a roller coaster.

The official concept behind Contact 1 reads like no other MOC ever built.

“This is a story where human consciousness rediscovers the art of intuition and the subtle – but powerful – forces of the universe. Here, groups of modern humans use ancient rituals which – in combination with expanded consciousness – initiates communication with the great space faring cultures of the universe. Vectoring extraterrestrial beings to their position on earth, these humans invite the visitors to help heal the planet through the ETs’ transformative powers and bring the greater Earth community closer to the spiritual nature of the universe.”

Contact 1, by Mike Doyle, has been so successful that a Kickstarter campaign has been formed and completely funded. With rewards offering prints, posters and even Lego models, this whole project is one of the most unique Kickstarter campaigns yet.

If I lived in Contact 1, my house would be the little red roofed one thats located at about 2 feet from the bottom.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/7931559@N08/8603869058

http://kck.st/10jb7Ul

Moonish: Thinking Outside the (LEGO) Block

A great thing about being an adult fan of Lego is watching everyone around you discover how great Lego is too. Very few things from childhood continue being fun and inspiring into adulthood. Lego just happens to cross that great barrier more often then usual.

Thinking Outside the (LEGO) Block, by Moonish, is a great example of how Lego can inspire ones creative side.

“A handful of LEGOs, or ‘Automatic Binding Blocks’ as they were originally named, are like holding a blank canvas. You are limited only by your imagination and the number of building blocks you can accumulate. But don’t stop there! Check out the following tangents and tweaks on the traditional LEGO block to inspire yourself to think outside the block:”

http://justinemendoza.wordpress.com/2012/07/07/thinking-outside-the-lego-block/

Mr. Gold Is Worth Gold

Mr. Gold has been found, and on eBay happens to be as costly as gold.

The current Series 10 of the Lego Collectable Minifigures features a new super rare figure. For the first time Lego has packaged 5000 limited gold (plastic) minifigs randomly worldwide. When the series was first spotted about a month ago no one had a clue exactly how these figures would work.

And, work they do. The first Mr. Gold figures are up for sale from $500 to $1300. Wow.

ToysNBricks has a great write up about said figure, and even does some math about weather or not the investment is worth it.

http://toysnbricks.com/mr-gold-lego-minifigure-picture-71001-series-10/

Alberet The Giant Slayer

Did you know that the arms from the new Lego Flashlights can fit in the standard minifigure holes? Mind blown.

Check it out for yourself. Flickr user MrMacy’s Alberet The Giant Slayer illustrates it perfectly.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/-mrmacy-/8617189359

Lone Ranger: Stagecoach Escape (79108) Reviewed @ The Brothers Brick

Who knows how the upcoming Lone Ranger film will turn out. But, one thing is certain: the upcoming Lego sets will not be forgotten.

It has been well over a decade since the last Wild West theme, and all the new Lego building sets look great. The Stagecoach Escape (79108) is looking to be the early winner of the theme. 5 figures, 3 horses, and a vehicle for $30.

Check out all the details at this early review featured on The Brothers Brick.

http://www.brothers-brick.com/2013/04/08/lone-ranger-7918-stagecoach-escape-review/

HispaBrick Magazine 016

HispaBrick Magazine 016 has been released.

Featuring Ships, Leaf Weaving, Mindstorms, Reviews, Interviews and more.

By far the best Lego Magazine out there. As usual the content is amazing. A convenient PDF is now available for download, woo.

http://www.hispabrickmagazine.com/en/content/english-hispabrick-magazine-016

Lego Collectable Minifigures – Series 10 Reviewed @ Eurobricks

Who knew that we would already be up to Series 10 of the Lego Collectable Minifigures.

WhiteFang’s review of the newest set on Eurobricks is the definitive review.

It seems like I find myself blindly buying 2-3 of these every release, and while sometimes my luck is lacking, overall each new figure has found a home. Some of these like the Librarian and Roman Commander are very well done. And, who doesn’t image creating a huge Assassin’s Creed style battle with the Revolutionary Soldier.

http://www.eurobricks.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=80676