On March 2, 2022, we are getting yet another reboot of Batman. This time, the film will star twinkling vampire, Robert Pattinson. There are too many Batmans in the movies right now. Pattinson debuts in The Batman as both Ben Affleck and Michael Keaton return to the role in the Flash movie. I am trying to remain cautiously optimistic about
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Technic originally launched in 1977 as Expert Builder, then Technic Sets. It dropped the “sets” in 1982. The theme has a long history of advanced builds featuring mechanical functions. However, it looks like the theme is now exploring potential new avenues. Consequently, an interesting post appeared recently on the LEGO® Ambassador Network forums. The LEGO® Group is asking fans to
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The new year is rapidly approaching. With it comes the new wave of LEGO® sets! A great many announcements have already come. Today, I am taking a look at the January 2021 Technic sets. While not a theme that I collect, hopefully the information is useful to some of you Canadian AFOLs out there. 42116 – Skid Steer Loader COST: $13.99
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The road to any recovery can be long. Many adult fans of LEGO® (AFOLs) turn to their brick collections to ease the stress. Additionally, hospitals use LEGO® kits to help brighten the lives of sick children. However, mankind is not the only beneficiary of LEGO® therapy it seems. Recently, the Maryland Zoo found a new use for the iconic toy.
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In a surprise move, the LEGO® Group announced that the Technic Osprey was cancelled. The news comes a mere 11 days before the set was scheduled to hit store shelves on August 1, 2020. The LEGO® Group released the following statement concerning the cancellation: The LEGO Technic Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey was designed to highlight the important role the aircraft
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A new brand showed up in the Speed Champions theme in early 2020. Consequently, the Lamborghini Hurácan and Urus joint the growing LEGO® fleet. Since then, the LEGO® Group has dropped the occasional cryptic teaser on social media regarding an expansion of the partnership with Automobili Lamborghini. Earlier today, they announced the newest Technic set, the Lamborghini Sián (42115). The
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Hot on the heels of yesterday’s Star Wars A-Wing announcement, today we get word of the latest Technic release. Consequently, motorcycle fans let out a collective cheer because the Ducati Panigale is coming soon. Additionally, the set features a number of new features not seen in previous Technic bikes. The official press release describes the set as follows: The new
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Today, a new set popped up for pre-order on Shop-At-Home. It features an interesting partnership with Universal Entertainment, Dodge, and the LEGO® Group. The announcement of the collaboration came a while back. However, the official set images are now up. LEGO® Technic is getting Fast and Furious with a brick-built model of Dom’s Dodge Charger. The Dodge Charger costs $139.99
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There is some exciting news today for Technic fans. The LEGO® Group is teaming up with BBC and Top Gear to bring you an automotive themed set complete with app control! The team from Top Gear co-designed the Technic App Controlled Top Gear Rally Car set with the LEGO® Group. This resulted in a true-to-form GT rally car for LEGO®
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Earlier this week, the LEGO® Group announced their latest collaboration. This time, the iconic Danish brand of interlocking plastic bricks has teamed up with Land Rover to produce a new Technic set. The Land Rover Defender (42110) is coming soon to a store near you. The model launched earlier this week alongside the actual car it represents at the Frankfurt
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