Iron Man 3 Playsets are here

Just saw over at the Lego website and on Amazon that the 3 new Iron Man 3 movie tie in playsets are now available.

Set 76008 - Iron Man vs The Mandarin Ulitmate Showdown - Price point aroudn $12.99

Two Minifigures
Iron Man in Heartbreaker Armor
and the Mandarin

Set 76006 - Iron Man: Extremis Sea Port Battle - Price Point $19.99
3 Minifigures
Iron Man - Mark 42 Armor
War Machine
Extremis Soldier

Set 76007 -Iron Man: Malibu Mansion Attack - Price point $39.99
5 Minifigures
Tony Stark
Pepper Potts
Mandarin
Extremis Soldier
Iron Man - Mark 42 Armor

Will there be a few more sets?  Who knows?  But I'll probably pick up the two cheaper sets getting both Iron Man Armors and War Machine and the Mandarin.  I guess the Pepper Potts and stand alone Tony Stark will be the ones to chase being only available in the more expensive Malibu Mansion Attack set right now.  It'll probably be close to the release date before I see these up here in Alaska, but one can hope.  And you can find all three for the price stated at Lego.com.

cb out.

Lego to buy Blocko Blocks! or Lego in the works on licensing the Simpsons

I saw a small post over at the Brothers Brick and then I heard a blurb on NPR on the way to work this morning.  Appartently we can expect a deal sometime soon and Simpson based playsets and mini's to follow.  Probably a decade overdue, but as a big fan of the Simpsons I say bring it on.

Minifigure Spotlight Series 9 Cyclops

I've had a few Series 9 sitting in the collection for a while now.  I've just been a little busy and lazy to take some photos and to scan the Series 9 poster for the blog.  But that ends today.  I found a small cache of Series 9 Minifigures at my local Fred Meyers.  I ended up picking up 6 packs and getting 6 different mini's which is always nice.  My favorite out of the bunch and the first one I'll feature is the Cyclops.

I'm not sure what set this one would come from if it's the Monster Hunters or Castles or something else, but a nice looking oddball.  He comes with a nice big club.

Nice detailing on the back as well.

He also has two faces.

Full eye open and smiling.

And eye half closed.  I'm not sure why he has a mouth.  When you put the helmet on you can see it at all.

Microfigure Spotlight - Cyberman - Character Building Series 1 Dr Who Blind Pack

I was looking for a weekend card show that either I totally missed or was at a different mall this month, but I happen into one of the comic/toy stores in the mall and as luck would have it they had Character Building Dr. Who Blind packs.  And not just Series 1, but 2 and 3 as well.  The packs were a buck more than a Lego Minifigure pack, but seeing as these go for 7 to 8 buck on Amazon and ebay I figured I'd bite.  I've really wanted to pick up a few more Character Building Microfigures after I completed their Series 1 set offered in gravity feed dispensers at some of the bigger retailers around town. I ended up picking up 4 Series 1 and one each from Series 2 and 3.  I'll feature those later.  The one thing I did notice though that kind of bothers me is that the micros  you pick up in the blind packs are exactly the same as the micros you get in Character Buildings box sets.  This can be advantageous if you army building, but I really don't need 7 micros of the 11th Doctor.

Anywho, here we have the Cyberman. His first appearance in the Dr. Who series was also the last appearance of the First Doctor.  Interesting history on the Dr. Who series there are many "lost" episodes where the BBC erased master tapes to reuse.  The final episode of the series is one of those lost episodes and sadly is the last appearance of William Hartnell and the first regeneration scene in Dr. Who.

Alright enough of the nerd talk.  Each successive Dr. Who Character Building Blind pack has had a different Cyberman in it.  I love the high detail on the head and decals.

Here's the insert poster. You can see that the Cyberman is a common figure.

Another side view.

And the back.  The other nice thing about all the Doctor Who blind micros is you get the cool Doctor Who DW display base.

cb out.

Iron Man 3 Sets coming soon?

I have to say I'm really excited that Iron Man 3 is coming out in a few months.  May 3rd to be exact.  I'm a huge Iron Man fan.  Not just the movies, but the comic books as well.  I think that Iron Man was my favorite Marvel Super Hero growing up and still is.  I think it's the whole boys love robots and big guns thing.

Anyways a few of the other Lego blogs I follow, which are on the side bar there, have reported the appearance of a new Lego authentic War Machine Mini Figure being listed on Ebay.

So far posts have been more about the fact that this mini exists.  It's got a steep price tag, but more importantly is the harbinger of sets to come?  I would think with another major Marvel movie and Lego with a Marvel license that we should see at least 5 new Marvel Super Heroes sets all featuring scenes and characters from the movie.  I still have yet to grab my Iron Man mini from either of the sets he's currently featured in, but I will.  I'll probably spring for the Cosmic Cube Chase and pick up a Loki as well.

Anybody else excited at the possibility of seeing some more Iron Man themed sets?

I'm wondering when we'll get some more X-Men stuff as well.

cb out.

Hidden Treasures - Lego Kingdoms Crossbowman Polybag 30062

I was headed home from the gym the other day and for some reason I had the urge to stop into the Value Village on my way home. I figure it was far enough after Christmas that there might be some goodies to be had around the store.  I like to look at the cheap books and of course I always have to see if there are any Lego's or other building blocks to be had for cheap.  And as I was looking through the rack of miscellaneous  toys I saw this.  A fully intact, never opened Lego polybag.  And it was only a dollar!  Even if I'd already had this guy I don't think I could passed him up.  A minifigure and extras for 99 cents?  Yes please.

Here you have the full set.  You get the Mini, a box to hold 2 spears, a fire and turkey leg and a target and tree, with target apples.

The target swivels up and down and the apples come off the tree really easily.

As a nice bonus you get a couple extra weapons.

The fire with turkey leg is great you can swivel the leg over the fire.

The Mini has nice detail and the cool helmet.  He comes with a quiver and crossbow.

Here's a good look at the face in helmet.

And without.
A great find and how can you go wrong for a buck!  I'm looking forward to hitting some garage sales this summer for more hidden treasures.

cb out

DC Super Heroes - Catwoman Catcycle City Chase 6858

The last of the bargain sets I picked up after Christmas and my first DC Super Heroes set.  Plus you get Batman with a rocket pack!!

Here's the street scene.  You get what looks like it's suppose to be a mailbox, a news paper stand with two copies of the Lego Times and a bunch of boxes to knock around.

Here's a look from the backside.

Nice detail on the Lego Times' you can almost read the article.

The traffic light is on a hook that can be knocked off with a batterang.

Catwoman comes with her Catcycle.  She has her whip and a very large diamond.

There are quite a few different Batman's out there.  This one has the stiff bat wings and the bat in a yellow oval.  He also comes with two Batterangs.

Heres a better look at the jet pack.

Batman also has two faces.  The white head band is what shows through when he has his cowl on.

Here's a better look at Catwoman.

She also comes with two faces to choose from.  One with her goggles on.

And one without.

Over all a great little set.  And getting it for under $10 bucks was a definite deal.