UCS B-Wing Starfighter

Name of Model: B-Wing Starfighter™

Created by the LEGO company

Found at: http://shop.lego.com/en-US/B-Wing-Starfighter-10227

Details: We've fallen somewhat behind in covering headline-grabbing new kits recently, but LEGO is still churning them out. One of the ones we missed was the latest Ultimate Collector Series Star Wars kit - the B-Wing Starfighter. From the October 1st release date to December 31st (or while supplies last), LEGO is including an exclusive TC-14 minifigure with the purchase of the 10227 B-Wing Starfighter. Like the last few UCS kits, this one is nicely in minifig scale (as compared to the regular kits, which usually have strange proportions in order to fit minifigures). Both Jedi News and FBTB have reviewed the kit, which looks like an interesting build. Here's the official announcement: 10227 B-Wing Starfighter™ Ages 16+. 1,486 pieces. US $199.99 CA $249.99 DE 199.99€ UK 169.99£ DK 1699 DKK Take on the Empire in the Ultimate Collector Series B-wing Starfighter! Now you can experience the ultimate B-wing Starfighter from the Star Wars galaxy like never before. This fantastic model features everything you would expect from our premium collector range, including rotating, self-levelling cockpit and realistic wing configurations for landing and flight. And when you’re finished battling in the skies above Endor or helping to restore freedom in the galaxy, place this highly detailed B-wing Starfighter on its own dedicated display stand and fact plaque. Measures 26” (66 cm) wide and 15” (38 cm) high in flight configuration, and 17” (43 cm) high on display stand. • A highly detailed Ultimate Collector Series B-wing Starfighter model • Features rotating, self-levelling cockpit • Features realistic wing configurations for landing and flight • Includes display stand and fact plaque • Model can be detached from display stand • Measures 26” (66cm) wide and 15” (38cm) high in flight configuration, and 17” (43cm) high when mounted on display stand Available for sale directly through LEGO® beginning October 2012 via shop.LEGO.com, LEGO® Stores or via phone.

LEGO's Booth at New York Comic Con

Name of Model: LEGO Systems, Inc. - New York Comic Con 2012

Created by: Creatacor, LEGO

Found at: http://www.flickr.com/photos/creatacor/sets/72157631746209680/

Details: Today's featured model is actually the LEGO company's booth at last weekend's Comic Con, in New York City. Creatacor has photos of both setup and the completed booth. This is the first year that LEGO has had an official presence at this event - in the past they've stuck with the larger Comic Con in San Diego. LEGO was there to announce next year's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles series - you'll notice the turtles and a large TMNT mosaic in many of the photos. Here's a round-up of NYCC photos I've come by that include the LEGO displays. Most of these photosets are of the event in general (I haven't done my usual check for all-ages appropriateness but I doubt there's anything worse than your average superhero costumes). FBTB's official coverage dreyesceron's flickr photos EJP Photo's flickr photos sonicstarlight's flickr photos (focusing on the I LUG NY fan display) Official LEGO Press Release on LUGNET merhawk's flickr photos ericdecker's flickr photos cloudcity's flickr photos saebaryo's flickr photos marchawkins' flickr photos Rad_TV's flickr photos halloween jack

Happy Easter 2012

Name of Model: HAPPY EASTER DAY 2012

Created by: Schfio

Found at: http://www.flickr.com/photos/schfio/6902015022/

Details: The reigning champion of cutesy Easter models is back to one-up last year's impressive model. I do wish we could see a different angle of this bunny's face - the minifig helmets used for eyes look pretty good from this photo, but I'd love to see how it looks from the side. The egg cart is priceless, continuing the studs-out approach and even including wheels built out of plates instead of using regular wheel and tire parts. The best detail may be the necktie, though, making use of two red plates with clips attached sideways to get the double-sided plate effect - it's not a difficult technique, but most people wouldn't think to have made the middle of the bowtie sideways facing outward so that could work.

Luncheon at the Royal Pavilion

Name of Model: Luncheon at the Royal Pavilion

Created by: eilonwy77 (Katie Walker)

Found at: http://www.flickr.com/photos/eilonwy77/7036709105/

Details: For the 2012 MocAthalon's "Will it Blend?" (read: theme mash up) category, this model combines Castle and Friends. That's right, it's a celebration put on by Princess Mia. The gorgeous landscaping and intricately patterned flooring steal the show, but there are a number of great details in the scene as well. Dishes of food appear in front of each of the Friends characters. Even the stairs are built sideways to allow for more detail (note the small medium blue lines). All of the girls' pets have meals. Even between the flooring and the columns, there are more carefully placed plants.

Toy Fair 2012

Name of Model: Toy Fair 2012

Found at: http://www.flickr.com/photos/fbtbnet/

Details: There's really only one thing to talk about today in LEGO news: Toy Fair 2012. This is the first time we've gotten a clear look at many upcoming sets. Brickset has a round up of press coverage (as if picking up the slack for us...) FBTB's coverage is still fairly raw at this point (it's not yet organized to the point of me being able to link to all of it at once, and it looks to me like they may still be uploading photos as I write this). You can watch their flickr photostream for photos as they come in. They also have some video clips from the event. Creatacor's flickr photos Paul Nomad's flickr photos: Super Heroes Lord of the Rings Star Wars jmenomeno's flickr photos