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FBTB’s Holiday Picks Amazon Widget

Ace — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 08:02:16 +0000

I’ve implemented an Amazon.com widget to the right side of this page. It’s a quick and easy way to check prices on some LEGO Star Wars sets we think would make great holiday gifts. In particular, the price for 8039 Venator-class Republic Attack Cruiser seems to yo-yo almost hourly. The widget is cached, so you [...]

Creations For Charity

Ace — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 05:02:26 +0000

Nannan from The Brothers Brick is organizing a charity event. Dubbed Creations For Charity, Nannan will be selling MOCs through his bricklink store and 100% of the proceeds will be going towards Toys for Tots. His words below: Hi guys, I’m excited to announce a new online charity event that has just started! The event, called Creations [...]

Playable Character List For LEGO Indiana Jones 2

Ace — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 20:24:41 +0000

Below is the official list of playable characters for the new LEGO Indiana Jones 2: The Adventure Continues game: Cairo Digger Crystal Skull (Object) Enemy Mechanic Indiana Jones Lao Che Major Arnold Toht Marion Ravenwood Mola Ram Mutt Native Professor Henry Jones Senior Rene Belloq Short Round Spalko Willie Scott Not sure how one is supposed to play as the Crystal Skull… The game’s official street date is November 17th. Preorder your [...]

Keeping Your Priorities Straight

Ryan — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 06:30:23 +0000

This series of vignettes by John Cooper (minicoop4) highlights the downside of our sometimes socially destructive fanaticism for our hobby. His mini UCS Millennium Falcon story is a cautionary tale that I hope isn’t based on real-life events.

New LEGO Club Magazine Arrives

Ace — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 23:28:09 +0000

I just received my LEGO Club Magazine today, and in it is the conclusion of the Hunt for R2-D2 comic. The conclusion? Artoo is carrying plans to the Malevolence and the comic instructs you to complete the online game to see the plans. Who didn’t see that coming a parsec away? What’s interesting about the [...]

Reminder: Last Day For Lifelites Coupon

Ace — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 19:24:11 +0000

Just a reminder, that today is the last day you can use coupon code “FBTB” at Lifelites.com, and when I say last day, I really mean it this time no matter what Rob says. The coupon is set to expire at 11:59pm CST. You’ll get 15% off all orders over $25, even backordered items. If [...]

Build The LEGO Rock Band Bus

Ace — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 19:10:28 +0000

So, if you haven’t seen it yet, here’s the “launch trailer” for LEGO Rock Band, which I think is also the opening sequence to the game: Thanks to forum member Draykov, you can download instructions to build the LEGO Rock Band bus featured in the video.

Web Sales Roundup

Ace — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:13:29 +0000

Just compiling a few notable deals garnered from our Finds/Deals forum: [US] $400 10179 Falcon on Yutoyshop.com: I’ve never shopped from there myself, and only one member reports placing an order successfully, but it seems like a good deal to me. One kind of wonders how they’re able to sell so far below MSRP, but hey [...]

Duplo Yoda Brick Giveaway

Ace — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:54:16 +0000

Every once in a blue moon, LEGO hosts a building event at their brand retail locations where visitors to the store can participate in building an 8-foot tall replica of a minifig, such as Yoda, R2-D2, or a Pirate figure. And sometimes, if you’re lucky, you can walk away with a commemorative Duplo brick, such [...]

Lifelites eLite Jr. Kit Giveaway Winner Announced

Ace — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:45:30 +0000

And the winner is… Rich Leonowitz of Pleasant Prairie, WI Congratulations! You’ve been selected as the winner of one eLite Jr. kit from Lifelites.com. If you entered but didn’t win, all 45 of you, don’t fret none as the coupon code “FBTB” is still good until November 7th.

LEGO Indiana Jones 2 Bar Scene Trailer

Ace — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:35:04 +0000

Not sure what the big deal is with this to be honest with you, but this trailer is making the rounds at a lot of media outlets. Below is an official trailer for the Nepal Bar scene from LEGO Indiana Jones 2: The Adventure Continues. It’s a remix of scenes from the live action sequence [...]

Why Toys’R'Us Sucks

Ace — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 23:12:50 +0000

It’s no big secret that the site makes money from our affiliate links to Amazon, LEGO Shop@Home, Target, etc. And believe me when I say that every click that leads to a penny is fully appreciated. So it should come to no surprise that I prefer linking to products and deals from our affiliates before [...]

Best Buy Saves You $50 On Xbox360 Bundle with Pure, LEGO Batman

Ace — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:02:34 +0000

For the holidays, Microsoft is offering a new Xbox360 Elite bundle with two video games, Pure and LEGO Batman for $299 (via Amazon). Not sure about Pure, but LEGO Batman was a great game and a terrible game at the same time. Great since it follows the tried-and-true gameplay of LEGO Star Wars’ hack’n’slash, and [...]

Last Days For Lifelites Coupon

Ace — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:16:14 +0000

Update: Rob is trying make me out to be a liar. The last day to use the coupon code is now Saturday November 7 midnight CST. Today is the last day you can use coupon code “FBTB” at Lifelites.com. You’ll get 15% off all orders over $25. If my Falcon mod didn’t woo you, take a [...]

$5 Off 7753 Pirate Tank, Coupon Required

Ace — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 23:32:42 +0000

If you still haven’t gotten the awesome, Target-exclusive, 7753 Pirate Tank, you can save a few bucks by visiting the online Target Web Coupons page and printing out a $5.00 off coupon. It’s about halfway down the page. You might end up having to print the entire page of coupons, but hey, it’s Target, you’re [...]

Toys’R'Us Deals On LEGO Star Wars, Indiana Jones For November 1-26

Ace — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 22:23:57 +0000

Toys’R'Us released their big book of coupons and deals for the month of November. Deals are good from November 1st through the 26th. No doubt they will have Black Friday and Cyberweek specials as well. LEGO Star Wars: Save $10 on 7754 Home One. Regularly $109.99, now $99.99 LEGO Star Wars: Save $20 on 8039 Venator-class [...]

LEGO Rock Band, Clone Wars Season One Available Today

Ace — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:41:49 +0000

If you’re out or heading out or browsing online looking for new releases, LEGO Rock Band is available today. Also available today is Clone Wars Season 1 on DVD and Blu-ray.

Holiday Shopping; 8039 On Sale

Ace — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 18:58:23 +0000

Now that Halloween has passed, the holiday season is nearly upon us and FBTB is here to serve. We will do our best to make sure our readers are kept up to date on the latest deals around the web and inside brick and mortar stores as well. To stay up to date with the [...]

10179 Ultimate Collector’s Millennium Falcon Discontinued

Ace — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 23:57:53 +0000

Got an email from LEGO Shop@Home stating that production has ceased for 10179 Ultimate Collector’s Millennium Falcon. Make sure you own the largest LEGO® Star Wars™ set ever produced. The production line has stopped on the Ultimate Collector’s Millennium Falcon™ – get one while they last…Plus FREE shipping! This is the biggest, most spectacular LEGO® Star [...]

Toys’R'Us 2-day Sale: 33% Off 7673, 7674

Ace — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 05:35:30 +0000

Toys’R'Us is having a 2-day sale for Friday October 30 and Saturday October 31. Amongst the deals is 33% off 7673 Magnaguard Starfighter for $33.49 and 7674 V-19 Torrent and $40.19. Sale is good Friday 3-11pm and Saturday 8am-1pm. Offer good while supplies last; no rainchecks issued. Check out the flyer for proof. Update: Apparently, Canada’s [...]

Newish LEGO Rock Band Trailer

Ace — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 18:15:54 +0000

New to me anyway: The game is, obviously, geared toward the younger audience. When I saw this game at Comic Con, there was always a line of kids and adults alike wanting to play although some of the younger kids were having trouble with the concept; seemed like they just wanted to mash buttons regardless of [...]

LEGO Rock Band Preorder Bonus

Ace — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 21:55:25 +0000

If you’re chomping at the bit waiting for LEGO Rock Band to be unleashed, you can get a small reprieve to help pass the time. Head over to Toys’R'Us to preorder LEGO Rock Band for the system of your choice (Wii, DS, PS3, Xbox 360) and you can get a snazzy Rocker minifigure keychain pictured [...]

Second LEGO Indiana Jones DS Lite Case Found

Ace — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 21:53:34 +0000

There is a second version of the LEGO Indiana Jones DS Lite case. This one is red and features a scene from the Temple of Doom: Thanks to L.D.M. on flickr for the pic.

15% Off Lifelites Coupon Code; eLite Jr. Giveaway

Ace — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:01:02 +0000

I had a great time modding the Falcon. It was pretty easy to do and the results are pretty sweet. If you’re at all interested in doing this mod yourself, you have two options: 1) Buy the kit! Rob at Lifelites is offering FBTB readers an exclusive offer: 15% off all orders over $25 dollars. Offer [...]

[MOD] 7778 MIDI-scale Millennium Falcon + Lifelites eLite Jr.

Ace — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:00:19 +0000

When I was building the MIDI-scale Falcon set for the review, I was noticing just how much hollow space there was all around the ship. Then I got to thinking about modding it to have working headlights and a glowing engine; all that empty space should be enough to hide some wires and a battery [...]