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Does anyone know of a seller / website that sells clear lego display stands, similar to the ones used to display sets at the 2013 NY Toy Fair? Thanks

Here is the list of all the toy awards from this past weekend. This was the Oscars, The Grammys the Espy's of the toy world. The big award.. "Toy of the year" goes to LEGO Friends!!!! http://www.toyassociation.org/PressRoom2/News/2013_News/The_Year_s_Finest_Toys_and_Games_Unveiled_at__OSCARS__of_the_Toy_Industry.aspx#.URdCLIZMhXA I would like to give a shout out to the TMNT on their nice showing and the Big Wheel for making a comeback. I thought today's kids were too fat to move and their parents too scared to let them go outside?!?! My mistake....

They aren't making enough so they are outsourcing jobs. http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/global-markets/2013/02/07/369886/Lego-to.htm

This certainly won't hurt LEGO investing... http://www.stereoscopynews.com/hotnews/3d-movies/3d-blockbusters/2958-lego-the-motion-picture-will-appear-in-3d-in-february-2014.html

Nice work LEGO... http://www.marketwatch.com/story/legos-us-sales-soared-26-in-2012-2013-02-07 FULL ARTICLE FROM THE WALL STREET JOURNAL BELOW: By John Kell --Strong demand for Lego's iconic construction sets lifted U.S. sales 26% last year --Lego has now posted double-digit sales growth in the U.S. for eight consecutive years --Lego's licensed and company-own brands have been well received Lego A/S reported that U.S. sales soared 26% last year due to strong demand for the toy maker's iconic construction sets, growth that easily outperformed competitors as a mix of licensed and company-owned brands resonate with consumers. The No. 3…

For the Lego enthusiast in the Bay Area, here's a good convention to hit up during August. http://www.bricksbythebay.com/

I got an almost complete set of Brickbeards Bounty in a 34 lb lot I purchased but the sails were not in the box. Looking to trade if possible. I have 5 extra sets (yes, multiple sets)of sails for the Black Pearl, if anyone can help, or knows someone that can, please LMK Mr. Bill

Thanks for all the great products. Here's to another fantastic 55 years!

Hi, I have an existing shelving unit in my basement that will be used for my Lego sets. Please see attached picture of a similar one, I store each set vertically and in a basic checkout Target, Walmart, etc... bag for dust protection. The bags also help protect from scuffs when gently sliding sets in and out. One question I have is for those with a similar inventory setup, what do you use on the ends on each self? Do you use a bookend type of object? I currently use a set in a shipping box on each end. I then place a small but sturdy object (e.g. actual bookends).

Here's yet another opinion thread. "What theme(s) or set(s) do you think are the weakest?" This can range from what your gut instinct is for investment to personal opinions on less than stellar designs and this includes all sets & themes, not just currently available or future ones even. Here's my starting two cents. Speed Racer - 8160 - Cruncher Block & Racer X Released in 2008 alongside the new film and three other sets, this one ended up being by the far the 'lemon'. Racer X and his Shooting Star car were already in another set so there really wasn't a reason to toss him in another. Now the truck cab is pretty cool. It has a big, surly, "get the f*** outta m…

Has anyone seen or bought this? http://thebrickblogger.com/2012/08/unofficial-lego-collectors-guide-now-available/ For $30 or

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We can add another lame LEGO wannabe.......nano blocks. When are people gonna realize there is no comparison? I guess their deal is they are smaller, thus better than LEGO? Keep on dreaming lil Japanese knock offs, keep dreaming!!

Its in a train station in Munich, Germany. When are we getting these in Merica????

Do any of you ever buy the mysterious "x" number of lbs grab bags of miscellaneous lego parts? What are your thoughts on these mystery bags ? I have scoured some of the thrift stores in my area and while I have turned up a huge amount of sets I have found some rather interesting finds a few months back I picked up 8 bags of legos at a good will for $45 and I think there may have been an old star wars tie fighter in the bag. A Friend of mine went to a good will and picked up two huge bags of legos one had a super star destroyer kit or a least part of it , and the other bag her scored had a star wars AT Walker kit in it both bags cost him less than $30. So your opinions f…

I just read a post that in about three weeks from the start of this thread that The Brick Fan website will be one year old! End of 2012 updates at The Brick Fan Allow me to be the first to say congratulations on reaching your first milestone, and I look forward to reading all of your news posts in the future like I have before. Well earned respect to our very own, "Tormentalous"!

I just saw and read this article in the news feed. Has LEGO sold out? - The NY Times In a nutshell, the article talks about how (supposedly) some parents and researchers are saying that LEGO sets now are less open-ended and imaginative. That most are tied to one licence or another. (Lord of the Rings, Marvel, etc.) A mother, Tracy Bagatelle-Black, said and I qoute

I know that LEGO investing does not really give you the chance to really open the boxes and dump pieces all over the place, but I am sure that there are plenty of you here that still have many open sets and kids that love their sets. I saw the following product on TV and thought it was a very good idea, especially for the kids. A very simple way to allow everyone to play, but is great for very quick clean up. So, maybe you have not seen this and can find some use for some storage and easy access for building fun. Lay-n-Go Original Activity Mat Lay-n-Go Lite Travel/Mini Activity Mat

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/

Just cruising BrickPicker news after a big day and what should I come across but an article about my upcoming holiday venture switch bricks - the article is "rebuilding the world brick by brick". Very cool to see my humble little article pop up internationally on the Brickpicker site ! While I don't do a lot of trading/investing in LEGO Switch Bricks is my way of enjoying my hobby and sharing it with others. If you're an aussie using this site, in South East Queensland and have Kiddies that love LEGO too check out the article

BrickUltra I'm not aware of a set that retails for 1,000.00 Maybe he is referring to sets in the secondary market?? In that case he would be surprised to learn that many sets carry this price tag.......and his mind would be blown if he saw the current market value of the 10179. Also is there a set with around 100 pieces going for 60.00?? Maybe in Europe lol

REI has a Lego LED Solar Torch that is a 7" minifigure on sale for $14.83! I've never seen this before, looks like it is not made by Lego just licensed to Play Visions. If the plastic is the same Lego quality plastic, I might like this! Does anyone have one of these?

Does any one where I can download a printable brick list at? Would like to have it being new to lego I'd like to be able to identify what all the bricks are, THANK YOU VERY MUCH

Supposedly over 10ft tall. Megablocks... http://www.fao.com/product/index.jsp?productId=15833676 The photo in the flier had a kid standing next to it and it was gargantuan compared to the kid.

I hope this is the correct forum for me to post this in. I am in search of 3 Los Angeles based Lego Enthusiasts/Builders for a video project I'm working on. The final video would be featured on a new website Legos is launching soon. What's in it for you? Free Legos, a little cash, and possible internet fame!! If interested please PM me for more info. Thanks! -Marcus