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The 2009 LEGO Tour is coming to Raleigh

There was a note in the N&O this morning about the 2009 LEGO Tour coming to Raleigh. The LEGO Tour will be at the North Carolina State Fair fr Ocrober 15-18. Now that Raleigh has a LEGO Store we are on the LEGO map. I think the last tour to com through [...]

Sports Illustrated Palooza ‘09 Blurb

Here’s an interesting blurb about a recent show of ours that appeared on the Sports Illustrated website:
Exhibit of the Week — “LEGO-palooza 2009,” UNC, 1 pm.: There will be robots, castles, and spaceships. The Blacktron and M:Tron galactic armies even agreed to a ceasefire in order to take part in the exhibit.

I’m interested in trying [...]

Comic Con Exclusives and an Announcement

Here are some photos of the San Diego Comic-Con Exclusives: There is one set that is being sold all three days, and the rest are day specific.

The common set.

There was also a BrickMaster exclusive set:

Also, a set was announced from LEGO:

10198 – Tantive IV™

Ages 14+. 
1,408 pieces.

US $149.99

Available in September

The Star Wars™ saga begins!
Blasting through space with Darth Vader's Star Destroyer in pursuit, the Tantive IV blockade runner carries Princess Leia, C-3PO and R2-D2 on a vital mission for the Rebel Alliance. Celebrate the entire Star Wars saga with this all-new version of the very first starship seen in the films! The Tantive IV features an opening cockpit, rotating and elevating turbo laser cannons, rotating radar dish, removable roof section and interior command center.  It also includes an opening compartment with removable cargo transport vehicle and 2 detachable escape pods for the droids to make their getaway with the Death Star plans! Includes Princess Leia, C-3PO, R2-D2, Captain Antilles and Rebel Trooper minifigures.  Measures 20.5" (52 cm) x 7.5" (19 cm) x 5.5" (14 cm).

•         Includes 5 minifigures: Princess Leia, C-3PO, R2-D2, Captain Antilles and a Rebel Trooper!
•         Open the cockpit and place 2 minifigures inside!
•         Turbo laser cannons on top and bottom can rotate and elevate
•         Features a removable roof!
•         Lots of interior details including Leia’s desk and command center with seats for 2 minifigures!
•         Open the storage compartment to reveal the cargo transport vehicle
•         Features rotating radar disc and 2 detachable escape pods!
•         Measures 20.5" (52 cm) long, 7.5" (19 cm) wide and 5.5" (14 cm) tall


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Events LEGO Star Wars Public
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2009 brickmaster comic-con lego san diego

Comic Con Exclusives and an Announcement

Here are some photos of the San Diego Comic-Con Exclusives: There is one set that is being sold all three days, and the rest are day specific.

The common set.

There was also a BrickMaster exclusive set:

Also, a set was announced from LEGO:

10198 – Tantive IV™

Ages 14+. 
1,408 pieces.

US $149.99

Available in September

The Star Wars™ saga begins!
Blasting through space with Darth Vader's Star Destroyer in pursuit, the Tantive IV blockade runner carries Princess Leia, C-3PO and R2-D2 on a vital mission for the Rebel Alliance. Celebrate the entire Star Wars saga with this all-new version of the very first starship seen in the films! The Tantive IV features an opening cockpit, rotating and elevating turbo laser cannons, rotating radar dish, removable roof section and interior command center.  It also includes an opening compartment with removable cargo transport vehicle and 2 detachable escape pods for the droids to make their getaway with the Death Star plans! Includes Princess Leia, C-3PO, R2-D2, Captain Antilles and Rebel Trooper minifigures.  Measures 20.5" (52 cm) x 7.5" (19 cm) x 5.5" (14 cm).

•         Includes 5 minifigures: Princess Leia, C-3PO, R2-D2, Captain Antilles and a Rebel Trooper!
•         Open the cockpit and place 2 minifigures inside!
•         Turbo laser cannons on top and bottom can rotate and elevate
•         Features a removable roof!
•         Lots of interior details including Leia’s desk and command center with seats for 2 minifigures!
•         Open the storage compartment to reveal the cargo transport vehicle
•         Features rotating radar disc and 2 detachable escape pods!
•         Measures 20.5" (52 cm) long, 7.5" (19 cm) wide and 5.5" (14 cm) tall


Categories:
Events LEGO Star Wars Public
Tags:
2009 brickmaster comic-con lego san diego

More Upcoming Events

While the best way to find out about new events is through the shared BrickJournal calendars, we have some tentatively planned NCLUG events coming up that aren’t on there or that you might not realize we’re a part of.
July 10-12th- The NMRA Show in Hartford, Connecticut will be the best LEGO train show around – [...]