Lego Update April

Recently i had been very busy with work & had less time bloggging on lego. However i'm still constantly keeping update on all lego stuff, at the same time adding a few lego sets to my own collection. 1-2 weeks ago i had purchased 3 lego sets at discounted prices.

A week ago, i came across the lego book THE CULT OF LEGO at the library, pretty lucky, i don't have to spend about $100 getting this book from retail.

Lego Super Heroes 6858 Catwoman Catcycle City Chase Review

Here's a review on the set 6858 Catwoman Catcycle City Chase, it took me less than 10 mins to finish fixing this little set. Satisfaction level: 90%. I'm happy with the catwoman figure & the catcycle, but for batman, i will just say it is average to me, i don't know but i prefer the catwoman figure more than the batman.

Singapore Retail Price: S$29.90 (@20% discount S$24)
US Retail Price: USD 12.99
(approx S$17, price difference as compared with local retail 56%)

Total pieces: 89, 2 minifigures

the pieces

i notice that lego is quite generous with the "brown boxes", compare with the earlier indy set 7620 Indiana Jones Motorcycle Chase, there is just 2 boxes.

close-up on The Lego News

catwoman and her catcycle

minifigure head, printed on both sides

batman has this white bandage around his head..

batman is just blind... you can't see his eyes

printed on the box showing cartoon batman, superman and the joker

Overall this is a nice set, with 2 collectible minifigures, new Lego Newspaper, cute traffic light and it can be used for city modular buildings too (just that the lamp post is a bit too short).

The first Superheroes set on my wanted list - 6865

On the back streets of Gotham City, Batman is trying to stop Catwoman from escaping on her speedy motorbike with a large diamond. Help him to topple the traffic light and cut off her getaway by with his fast flying batarang! Includes 2 minifigures: Batman and Catwoman.

72 Parts, 2 Minifigs, 2012

SGD 29.90, USD 12.99

i was told the superheroes is arriving in Singapore this month. This is the set i would like to get because of the 2 minifigures. Check here for a review shortly.

Lego Universe Super Hero 6857

6857 The Dynamic Duo Funhouse Escape

Here's a quick update on the set 6857 which was shown in the earlier super hero post.

6857 The Dynamic Duo Funhouse Escape
Help Batman™ save Robin from the villainous trio!

The Riddler™, The Joker and his sidekick Harley Quinn are holding Robin hostage at their evil funhouse! As our hero Batman™ jumps off his cool Batcycle, can he avoid the trap door, big hammer and moving floor and rescue his crime-fighting partner? Includes 5 minifigures: Batman™, Robin, The Joker ™, The Riddler ™ and Harley Quinn.

Includes 5 minifigures: Batman, Robin, The Joker, The Riddler and Harley Quinn
Features Batcycle and funhouse
Funhouse features wagon rails, crane, hammer, opening trap door and moving floor
Lift the crane!
Move the floor!
Includes comic book!
Funhouse measures over 8” (21 cm) tall and 11” (29cm) wide
Batcycle measures over 4” (10 cm) long

Lego Super Heroes Sets Pictures

For fans in Asia, here is a quick update on the Lego Super Heroes Sets. These sets will be arriving in US next April. Source from: the brickblogger (the link can be found on my blog list).

I think Lego has hit the jackpot with their collaboration with DC Universe Super Heroes, fans will be rushing to the store for superman, wonderwoman, batman and catwoman figures.

6858 LEGO SUPER HEROES Catwoman’s Catcycle City

6860 LEGO SUPER HEROES The Batcave

6862 LEGO SUPER HEROES Superman vs. Power Armor Lex

6863 LEGO SUPER HEROES Batwing Battle Over Gotham City

6864 LEGO SUPER HEROES Batmobile & Two Face Chase

Here is the list of the 2012 Marvel LEGO sets (with no pictures yet):

• 6865 LEGO SUPER HEROES Captain America Avenging Cycle
• 6866 LEGO SUPER HEROES Wolverine Chopper Showdown
• 6867 LEGO SUPER HEROES Loki’s Cosmic Cube Escape
• 6868 LEGO SUPER HEROES Hulk’s Helicarrier Breakout
• 6869 LEGO SUPER HEROES Quinjet Aerial Battle

Super Heroes Unite!

The first teaser for the brand new LEGO Super Heroes!

Lego Super Heroes is a Lego theme that incorporates characters from Marvel properties X-Men, Avengers and Spider-man AND the entire DC Universe including Batman, Superman, Green Lantern, Flash, Wonder Woman and more. First sets launched in January 2012.



Visit:www.legosuperheroes.com

Lego Batman Episode 1



Lego Batman Episode 2



i would like to collect batman, wonder woman and superman minifigures! There will be x-men minifigures too, fans are certainly looking forward to it.

Lego Thundercats (well maybe)

came across this poster designed by darinm from deviantART
this was actually created more than 3 years ago!

As an adult over 30 years old, how awesome it will be if we have Lego Thundercats, imagine the characters, vehicles and playsets. Afterall we have Lego from Indiana Jones movies, Batman comics, Star Wars universe, Harry Potter, Disney Toy Story & Prince of Persia. It's just endless possibilities!

Lion-O created by Mace2006, torso design from Fine Clonier Decals, standard lego parts and a Brickforge Sword! Created in Aug 2008. With photoshop, the decals produced can be much better now. Picture source from deviantArt.

Lego fans are even suggesting having Lego Simpson, Lego Halo, Lego South Park, Lego X-Men and so on. At the meantime, stay tune to the next post on Lego Lord of the Rings,.

Source from: deviantART

Lego Sales in Singapore (Aug 2009)

Pictures are not taken by me. On the bottom right are the rare Lego ambulance set bundle with a lego set. Pirates, City, Indiana Jones, Star Wars and others.

All these were gone within a day (10 am to about 9 pm), just for card members. No stock left for Sat & Sun, the public was disappointed.

Castles were gone within an hour...half the retail price. To get a cheap set, you have to be fast.

Lego Police Station, Fire Station at SGD 99.90, about USD 70. Just a few train sets avaliable..

As mentioned on 21 Jun post, here is a post on last year lego sales.

The day before the start of the sale, "scouts" lego fan (the pictures above), access the location to take some pictures ... I came across these pictures on the local lego forum only after the sales. Before going down, they were able to know where the lego sets were placed and what was avaliable.

For card holders, we were allowed to enter on the first day of the 3 day sales. By the way, more than 95% of the lego were sold on the first day. The price was 50% or more off current retail price. What excite the buyer was, on sale were the current sets in the market, so the price was very attractive, great savings indeed. 2009 was during the financial crisis, and business need revenue which was hard to come by.

She was lucky enough to get the rare batman sets too.. just 2-3 surprise sets in the sales. Even the sets town plan!

You need someone to keep an eye on your items, when you go around to gather the sets you want ...you can't carry them around if you are buying more than 3 sets, you need another hand to grab the items :) Have to be fast!!! Yes, if you are fast enough, you are rewarded with the town sets, pirates, castles (limited sets). At that time, all the good sets were gone within minutes. She kept an eye on our sets when we are away, she was with her friends, look at what they gathered, there were more sets in front! This is the first time i came across buyers who are stacking lego sets (like free), her 3 friends came back with more...

Yes, you can hand carry all the above in one go after payment...having tried that! Look silly, but i took a taxi back. So it is best to have a friend or relative around to help you. 3 castles, one for myself, one for my nephew and final set was a birthday present.
Just buying what I need, and skip the rest..

My second day purchase on 2 Star Wars Lego, a Creator set and a few others ... nothing left on the 2nd day...

Check the blog again, there is probably a sales again in the 4th quarter.

Lego are expensive...and to collect we buy on discount.

Warning: Lego is highly addicitive. At the moment, my collection are mainly castle, a few City, Indiana Jones and Star Wars sets.