Wow what a busy month. So much going on. I know the posts don’t reflect it… The next PennLUG meeting is May 4th at Joel’s house. Cale flashed out the info via Forum email yesterday.
If you did not get the email please posts on the forum.
PennLUG Meeting April 6th
The details on the next PennLUG meeting were mailed out to members of the Forum yesterday. The meeting date is April 6th Saturday as usual the meeting is from 11 AM to whenever. Sam T will be hosting. For more details please visit the forum and make a post if your interesting in going, but don’t have the details.
HACC Bookstore Event
I was recently informed of this event and wanted to advertise the event.
HACC Bookstore presents a Lebanon First Friday Art Walk LEGO Event.
Friday, April 5, 2013; 5 PM – 8 PM
The HACC Lebanon Campus Lobby
735 Cumberland Street, Downtown
Call the bookstore for more information on the event: 717-270-6336
LEGO artist Matt Hocher will display a City block model
Vote on a prototype for a Model A Ford LEGO kit that Matt hopes to submit to the LEGO Company.
Guess the number of LEGO pieces in the jar; closest guess wins a prize (7PM – 7:30PM; must be onsite to play and win)
Also: LEGO products for sale and free LEGO craft activity.
PennLUG Meeting March 2nd
Greenberg Train and Toy Show was a smashing success. The great unveiling of our working Turntable was great! We have more in store for 2013, so Club members the next meeting will be March 2nd at Mike T’s house. We have some wonderful stuff to discuss. Emails were sent out earlier, if you didn’t get one please visit the forum and let us know.
We look forward to seeing everyone. Build On!
Greenberg Train Show – PennLUG Exhibit
The Greenberg Train Show in Reading is only a week away.Feb 16-17th PennLUG has some really cool stuff planed for our LEGO train layout. Come out and see us.
Greenberg Facebook Event Page – http://www.facebook.com/events/235662853233963/
Scouting For Bricks
I received a neat email today about an event coming up in May called Scouting for Bricks. They are a Boy Scout Troop that is putting on this event hence the awesomely appropriate name! It looks to be a lot of fun for exhibitors and attendees. So Please check them out!
The location of the event is Leesburg, VA which isn’t terribly far think Brickfair, VA only slightly further.
Saturday May 4th, and Sunday May 5th.
Please check out their website at www.ScoutingforBricks.com or http://s4b.troop39.us/. for more information on attending or exhibiting.
PennLUG Meeting Feb 2nd
The next PennLUG meeting is Feb 2nd. Details were emailed to club members already. If you need information please post in either our forums or Facebook Group/Page.
Look forward to seeing you soon!
London Toy Fair 2013 – News
Well the London Toy Fair is underway, and while the LEGO Group is present they’re keeping their booth covered so no pictures as of yet have been leaked. However thanks to several AFOL’s we have some information we can share.
Courtesy of http://brickfanatics.co.uk/toy-fair-report/
Some highlights;
Star Wars – Exclusive Jango Fett in the Advent Calendar I expect these to sell FAST!
- 75015 – Corporate Alliance Tank Droid £19.99
- 75022 – Mandalorian Speeder £24.99
- 75016 -Homing Spider Droid £29.99
- 75017 – Duel on Geonosis £39.99
- 75018 – Jek 14’s Stealth Starfighter £59.99
- 75019 – AT-TE £79.99
- 75020 – Jabba’s Sail Barge £99.99
- 75021 – Republic Gunship £109.99
- 75023 – Advent Calendar £24.99
Super Heroes
- 76002 – Metropolis Showdown includes Superman
- 76003 – Superman battle of smallville includes a general, Col. Hardy, Superman, Faora and 1 more
- 76006 – Ironman Extremist battle includes Ironman, War Machine and 1 more
- 79007 – Ironman Malibu Mansion Attack includes Tony Starkj, Ironman mk42, Pepper Potts, Manderain and pale green bad guy we were not allowed to know name of.
- 76008 – No set name but it includes a minifig called Ironman Heartbreaker
- 76009 – No set name includes Superman and Lois Lane
See the full article here: http://brickfanatics.co.uk/toy-fair-report/
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.
Naturally, Palace Cinema connects to all the other modular buildings.
The set comes with an open-top stretch limo.
The interior includes seats, a projector & screen, and concession stand.
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 DKKBuild 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.
