If you live in Western half of PA and love or like LEGO please check out Steel City LUG – http://www.steelcitylug.com/
PennLUG Meeting Dec 8th
PennLUG is having a meeting on Dec 8th at KC’s house. Please visit the forums and RSVP if possible. As always more details are available in the forums!
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
The LEGO Store – King of Prussia Display
Well this is a late news update. However better late then never! Our members currently are displaying 3 Vic Vipers for November in the King of Prussia Community window. You may have seen them, however if you haven’t here they are!
Cale blogged on The Brothers Brick
Our very own Cale has two of his trains the K4 on The Brothers Brick. He makes a mean train! Way to go Cale!
DelVaLUG Meeting November 14th
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!
PhilCon Nov 9th – 11th
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/
DelVaLUG Meeting Oct 18th
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!
10233 Horizon Express
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
