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LEGO Announcement: 10232 Palace Cinema

The newest LEGO set in the modular building line, 10232 Palace Cinema is being officially unveiled this evening at BrickFair Alabama in Birmingham. Though LEGO’s official photos surfaced earlier this month, this is the first time we’ve gotten details about pricing and release date. 10232 Palace Cinema will return the line to its traditional price point of $150 USD for 2,194 pieces and 6 minifigs, with a release date in March.

10232 Palace Cinema (1)

Naturally, Palace Cinema connects to all the other modular buildings.

10232 Palace Cinema (4)

The set comes with an open-top stretch limo.

10232 Palace Cinema (5)

The interior includes seats, a projector & screen, and concession stand.

10232 Palace Cinema (13) 10232 Palace Cinema (14)

I’ve uploaded all the photos to a photoset on Flickr.

Here’s the official announcement from LEGO:

10232 Palace Cinema

Ages 16+. 2,194 pieces.
US $149.99 CA $199.99 DE 139,99€ UK 119.99 £ DK 1,099.00 DKK

Build a grand premiere at the Palace Cinema!

It’s premiere night at the Palace Cinema! Illuminate the night sky with the spotlights as the child star arrives in a fancy black limousine! Gather the crowd on the star-studded sidewalk, then head into the detailed lobby with a concession stand and ticket area! Take the grand staircase into the theater with a large screen, movie projector and reclining chairs for 6 minifigures. Introducing the latest addition to the LEGO® Modular Buildings series, the highly detailed, 2-story Palace Cinema corner building. This collectible model features a sidewalk of the stars, brick-built entrance doors, posters, sign frontage, a tower with spires and rooftop decorations. Includes 6 minifigures: child actress, chauffeur, female guest, male guest, photographer and cinema worker.

  • Includes 6 minifigures: child star, chauffeur, female guest, male guest, photographer and cinema worker
  • Features brick-built entrance doors, posters, sign frontage, tower with spires and rooftop decoration, lobby, concession stand, ticket area, staircase, big screen, projector and reclining seats for 6 minifigures
  • Vehicles include classic-style limousine
  • Hard-to-find elements include a red baseplate and dark tan, dark red, and gold pieces
  • Seat a 6-minifigure audience in the reclining seats!
  • Play on the star-studded sidewalk, in the detailed lobby or in the big-screen theater!
  • Collect and build an entire town with the LEGO® Modular Buildings collection: 10224 Town Hall, 10218 Pet Shop and 10211 Grand Emporium!
  • Palace Cinema measures 15″ (38cm) high, 10″ (25.5cm) wide, and 10″ (25.5cm) deep
  • Limousine measures 1.6″ (4cm) high, 5.9″ (15cm) long, and 1.9″ (5cm) wide

Available for sale directly through LEGO® beginning

March 2013 via shop.LEGO.com, LEGO® Stores or via phone

Coverage courtesy of Brothers-Brick: http://www.brothers-brick.com/2013/01/18/10232-palace-cinema-officially-unveiled-new-modular-lego-set-news/

 

Greenberg York Train Show!

York went really well! I think we picked up some new fans looking at the forums and emails. Great excitement! Some great trains and people alike!

Please check out some of the photos from the Event and we’re going to be displaying again in February. There will be some changes and hopefully new things! So come out and see us again in Reading.

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PennLUG Bricklink Store Combined into Bricks on the Dollar

Many Thanks to Chris for taking on the PennLUG Store and his own store on Bricklink. To that we migrated all of the old PennLUG Store materials into Bricks on the Dollar Pennsylvania’s premier Bricklink store!

Please visit and shop the store some great deals to be found. Including 20% off Minifigures!

http://www.bricklink.com/store.asp?p=Ctbyrne

You can also follow Bricks on the Dollar on Facebook – http://www.facebook.com/BricksOnTheDollar

2013 LEGO Sets on Shop@Home and Toysrus

The new Galaxy Squad Line, some of the new Town line, Technic, Creator, Friends, and Hobbit sets. Also reports are coming in that Toys R Us locations are starting to find these same sets on the shelves.

Shop @ Home is also offering some of the following promotions for December.

  • FREE LEGO Friends Mia’s Skateboard polybag when you make any LEGO Friends purchase (December 1-11)
  • FREE LEGO Gandalf the Grey minifigure polybag with purchase of 3920 The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey LEGO Game (December 9-31)
  • FREE Shipping on orders above $99 (until December 18)

 

See PennLUG @ LEGO KidsFest- Pittsburgh

PennLUG is happy to be displaying at LEGO KidsFest Pittsburgh.

LEGO KidsFest returns to Pittsburgh
November 30 – December 2, 2012

LEGO KidsFest brings all of the creative hands-on, minds-on fun of LEGO building and experiences together in one activity- and entertainment-packed family event for children of all ages and builders of all skills and interests.

Dates & Sessions:

Friday, November 30th
4 pm – 8:30 pm

Saturday, December 1st
Session I: 9 am – 1:30 pm
Session II: 3 pm – 7:30 pm

Sunday, December 2nd
Session I: 9 am – 1:30 pm
Session II: 3 pm – 7:30 pm

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

Where:

David L. Lawrence Convention Center
SECOND FLOOR – EXHIBIT HALLS A & B
1000 Ft. Duquesne Blvd.
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
412.565.6000
www.pittsburghcc.com

http://www.legokidsfest.com/pittsburgh/