PennLUG will be meeting on March 5th. Please check the forums for further details on who is hosting and where.

Let the building continue!

The highly-realistic Maersk diesel-electric freight train will arrive April 1, 2011!

Ages 14+. 1,234 pieces.

US $119.99 CA $159.99 DE 119.99 € UK 91.99 £

A replica of the real engine that operated on the railroads of America, this Maersk train features exceptional detailing and functions, such as opening driver’s cab, removable side panel revealing a detailed, 16-cylinder engine, and authentic Maerskbranding. The model also includes 2 wagons and 3 containers with opening doors (1 with refrigeration detailing). The set also includes a shunter truck and detachable trailer for loading and offloading the containers. Add LEGO® Power Functions to motorize!

• Containers can be loaded side-by-side or stacked!
• Includes 3 workman minifigures!
• Train measures 36″” (92cm) long!
• Building instructions include a historical description of the LEGO Group/A.P. Moller Maersk Group cooperation and a timeline of the products launched!
• Motorize your Maersk train by adding LEGO Power Functions #8878 Rechargeable Battery Box, #8887 Transformer 10V DC, #8884 IR Receiver, #8879 IR Speed Remote Control and #88002 Train Motor!

http://www.legokidsfest.com/upcoming/PA2011/index.html

LEGO KidsFest is coming to Pittsburgh
June 17-19, 2011

The LEGO® KidsFest is a 3-day show filled with interactive, creative and educational activities for the whole family!

Dates & Sessions:

Friday, June 17th
4pm – 9pm

Saturday, June 18th
Session I: 9 am – 2 pm
Session II: 3 pm – 8 pm

Sunday, June 19th
Session I: 9 am – 2 pm
Session II: 3 pm – 8 pm

(Note: Each session offers the same exhibits and activities)

Visit the forums our next PennLUG meeting is Jan 8th 2011. Please see the forums and your emails for more details.

Have a Happy New Year!

In addition to the Forums Sales n Deals. I’ve added a link to Toys N Bricks which has a lot of news on discounted LEGO. With the holiday season upon us discounts are always nice.

http://toysnbricks.com/

Happy Holiday!

The December PennLUG meeting is Dec 11th! Details available in the forums.

Please visit the forums to see details on the meeting!

The next PennLUG meeting will be November 6th. Please see the forums for more information on location.

We will also be doing a parts draw for more information and to sign up please goto the forum.

The next PennLUG meeting will be on October 9th.

Please visit the forums and register to get more information on it’s location.

The grand opening is quickly approching for the Christina Mall’s first LEGO store. October 1-3.   The event promises to be filled with brick building excitement!

For more information see LEGO’s store locator information.

Also join in the discussion on the forums as always.