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Thanks to the thebrickfan for sharing the article on Facebook. http://www.abc15.com/news/region-phoenix-metro/north-phoenix/police-4-arrested-in-organized-retail-theft-of-legos-40000-in-toys-stolen-from-phoenix-toys-r-us Police: 4 arrested in organized retail theft of legos; $40,000 in toys stolen from Phoenix Toys R Us PHOENIX - Phoenix police have recovered an estimated $200,000 in Lego products, and arrested four people, during a months-long retail theft investigation. In the 4 1/2-month investigation, police discovered that Garry Fairbee and Tarah Dailey, both 35, stole multiple Lego play sets from many Phoenix area "Toys R Us" stores, accordin…

Today, I got some replacement parts that I needed from a set. Usually, it take about 1-2 weeks for the pieces to come in. This time it has been four months since I have placed the request for the pieces. I was wondering if this has happened to anyone else here. i do not think that it is usual for it to take that long to send the replacement parts.

Does anyone else find the designers in the videos a bit odd? Most of them seem super soft spoken, shy and seem like they don't get out all that much. They should get actors to talk about their sets. Some videos are a little uncomfortable to watch for me.

When I walk around the house I enjoy taking in the Lego sets that I have on display. It's a pretty minimal amount if a person was to ask me compared to all the crafty stuff my wife gets to put up all over the house, but I take what I can get. I get one space in the dining room on top of a china cabinet that I get to myself. I've chosen the 4504 Millenium Falcon, 7166 Imperial Shuttle, and the Z 95 Headhunter. I just took down the Grand Emporium in favor of representing Star Wars. I also have a built in bookshelf in the den that has a variety of Lego odds and ends. Mostly CMF's and Lego original material boxes for my son to beat up and toss around. On the top of tha…

Maybe most of you have seen this and it may have been posted before but we have tons of new members so here it is again. If y'all have 45 mins I recommend this, its a good watch.

Are there anyone participating in the Everything is awesome contest for the Emmet awards. I am under 18 so I have a chance for winning a bunch of sets as a prize. It would be cool if we could share and like our videos using our Lego accounts. Here is mine http://www.lego.com/en-us/movie/mvb/46a9028c457745e2ba5c1e129917e83f-wsh3hg Feel free to share yours if you made one!

Sounds like another good year for Lego ... http://cphpost.dk/news/business/lego-employees-xmas-gift-is-a-months-salary.html

My next Personal Blog entry is up for anyone interested in my take on the recent wave of Lego plant expansions. Click the embedded link above for the blog, and if you feel compelled please leave some feedback!

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I just checked LEGO Shop at Home Spain and found that Lego will draw a winner for a trip to their factory in Billund! Here are the details that I found and the rules. Since I'm a VIP, I've been automatically entered in the contest: You've been entered for a chance to win a totally unique LEGO

This vid has something for everyone. A tour of the molding factory, the vault where all Lego sets ever made are kept, clone and knock offs v originals and some pics of the 2H16 Technic models. ive

Today's Top Gear episode featured LEGO. It was very briefly as an intro to a Danish car but they were there. Clarkson referred to them as "amusing children's toys." It was nice, as Sport's cars and Motoring are my other great hobby. And it is always nice when something bridges between the hobby world's like this. It kind of connects them and helps us see the great things in both hobbies. Somehow both seem to become greater than the sum of their parts. And one can truly appreciate the best of both worlds. And how our passions and our hobbies help define who we are and what we dream of. It struck a particular cord with me as one of the sets they had was t…

Brickpickers, A local boy is battling a rare form of bone cancer and has been quarantined in his house for months. His aunt is asking the community to cheer him up with a special Lego wonderland at his school. He was scheduled to make a trip to the Lego world headquarters in Denmark but that has been postponed due to recent setbacks. Read more here: http://www.toledoblade.com/local/2014/03/12/Lego-build-aims-to-cheer-ill-boy.html I am planning to donate some sealed sets but I wanted to ask if there was anyone else that would be willing to donate? The aunt's goal is 10,000 bricks. I am hoping that we can get enough support to turn this into a LE…

For anyone in the tri-state area this weekend (4/5-4/6), there's a Lego Friends celebration event at Legoland Discovery Center Westchester in Yonkers, NY this weekend. Annual Pass members can get in one day early (4/4) for a "sneak peek". (And yes, you must bring a kid with you!) http://www.legolanddiscoverycenter.com/westchester/news-events/event/1146/lego-friends-weekend.aspx Some details: LEGO

I do not think I like it, but I could be wrong. http://kotaku.com/new-lego-sets-put-your-buildings-in-the-virtual-world-1593086196

I recently found out on the Ellen show in youtube that the new Laker player Dwight Howard is obsessed with Lego.

Received the LEGO Holiday 2013 Catalog in the mail today. As I was flipping through it I came across a section that features the holiday themed gifts under $10. Available November 1St. They look pretty neat. 850842 City Fire Truck Holiday Bauble (34 pcs) $7.99 -NEW 850843 Creator T-Rex Holiday Bauble (25 pcs) $7.99 -NEW 850849 Friends Doghouse Holiday Bauble (29 pcs) $7.99 -NEW 850850 Holiday Bauble Santa (23 pcs) $7.99 -NEW Holiday Bauble Tree (26 pcs) $7.99 -NEW Holiday Bauble Reindeer (21 pcs) $7.99 -NEW Santa Clause Key Chain $4.99 Decorating the Tree (110 cs) $7.99 - NEW Santa Sleigh (77 pcs) $7.99 - NEW I apologize for the poor picture quality.

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My wife just sent this to me and I thought I would share. I would love to do this but apparently there is already a waiting list for this years tours. http://aboutus.lego.com/en-us/lego-group/programs-and-visits/inside-tour/

Hi all, After I got done playing my trumpet the other day I thought of an idea. Lego should make instrument sets. These wouldn't be minifigure size, but life size. You could display them in a case and Lego could offer different instruments. I added some pictures I've found of instruments people have made. Pretty cool looking if you ask me. I then thought of two cons relating to this idea. 1. Limited Market People will probably only buy it if they are a Lego fan and play the instrument making the potential customer pool smaller. 2. Unique parts If for example they made a trumpet, it would probably require new parts. This equals a higher cost initially to make the set.…

So reading the telegraph today and came across this article. So living in a faith based house, and it being 75% Polish, this dominated the morning discussion. Good Times, and yes I made half of the breakfast for the people that are wondering.

Hello, Looking for some info on lego key chains. Why are grey tag versions rarer than others. Also some have the lego logo printed on the back of the minifigure does this mean anything? Thanks

Hi all, I wanted to get word out about a Lego Kickstarter project that is being run by my friend Nile and I for a build taking place at the World War Brick Minneapolis 2016 convention June 10th-12th. Here is a part of our description on Kickstarter. "For this WWB event the group has decided on recreating a duel between two tanks in Cologne Germany that was actually videotaped! The two tanks involved were the infamous German Panther and a US M26 Pershing Heavy tank. Check out the Youtube video link below! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NBI9d0-IfEM Picture Of The Entire Diorama (It is about 3 feet wide and 4 feet in length…

They are going to be near me in Feb. I am not sure if this of any interest to anyone. i will be going to the one in Richmond with my nephew so i will let everyone know how it is. http://www.legokidsfest.com/upcoming/