Cale our resident Train guru and Photographer took some amazing shots of KidsFest 2012 and uploaded them.

Please check them out Direct Link > http://www.flickr.com/photos/steampoweredbricks/sets/72157632228421764/

Or view them here below!

If you live in Western half of PA and love or like LEGO please check out Steel City LUG –  http://www.steelcitylug.com/

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)

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/

Our very own Cale has two of his trains the K4 on The Brothers Brick. He makes a mean train! Way to go Cale!

http://www.brothers-brick.com/

The next DelVaLUG meeting at the King of Prussia Mall is Nov 14th. Near JCPenny’s where the food court is typically near the Taco Bell. From 7 pm to 9 pm. Please feel free to join in the forum of look up PennLUG or DelVaLUG on Facebook!

PennLUG and DelVaLUG will both be presenting a display at PhilCon this year in Cherry Hill. Please come out and see some of our space and other models. More information can be found here http://2012.philcon.org/

The next DelVaLUG meeting at the King of Prussia Mall is Oct 18th. Near JCPenny’s where the food court is typically near the Taco Bell. From 7 pm to 9 pm. Please feel free to join in the forum of look up PennLUG or DelVaLUG on Facebook!

Next year promises to be a very exciting year for LEGO train fans with the release of the 10233 Horizon Express Expert Creator Set. They put a lot of thought into the design and is a very nice looking high speed train. The set can also be motorized with Power Function parts to really make this thing go. Release date January 2013

Ages 14+. 1,351 pieces.
Build the ultimate high-speed LEGO® passenger train!
US $129.99 CA $149.99 DE 99.99€ UK 79.99 £ DK 899.00 DKK
Fly down the track in the Horizon Express! Collect this highly detailed LEGO® interpretation of a modern, high-speed electric passenger train! The detailed body features black train windows, brick-built chevron detailing, extendable pantographs, printed windscreen and brick-built doors. Remove the roof to play inside 2 detailed passenger cars! Steer from the front engine car with, a control panel and brick-built electrical box! Then take to the tracks in luxury with the first-class car’s seats, luggage, newspapers, computer screen and even a bathroom with sliding door! The rear car features a bar with hinged counter, tables for the passengers with seats, a coffee machine, cups and bottles. For the ultimate high-speed experience, attach a second Horizon Express model, or motorize it by adding LEGO Power Functions! Hard-to-find elements include orange LEGO bricks (including 6×28 chassis plate) and printed tiles.

• Includes 6 minifigures: female train engineer, male train steward, 2 female passengers and 2 male passengers
• Features 3 train cars, detailed engine room, printed windscreen, black train windows, brick-built chevron detailing, extendable pantographs, seats, a bathroom with sliding door, bar with hinged counter and tables with seats
• Accessories include luggage, newspapers, computer screen, coffee machine, cups and bottles
• Discover sideways building techniques!
• Ride the rails in high-speed LEGO® style!
• Upgrade your model by adding LEGO Power Functions 8878 Rechargeable Battery Box, 8887 Transformer 10V DC, 8884 IR Receiver, 8879 IR Speed Remote Control, 88002 Train Motor and 8870 Lights
• Train measures 31″ (79cm) long

                      

Images courtesy of FBTB.net