Brick Loft USA Tour

My plans have started for 2011 with a trip to the USA for Brickworld and maybe Vidcon as well.

I have not lock in my plans just yet due to getting my passport and money for this trip.

If you would like to see me in the USA please buy t-shirt or hat from my online store link on this side -------> this will help fund my trip.

I will have 30-31 days to visited fans, Groups and LEGO places in this time going from Chicago in the east back to LA in the west so this should be fun.

So if you have any good places i should check out post them here as i got 6mths of planning a head till next year keep on building.

Brick Loft done filming

After slow day i have got the filming done of the first ep of the brick loft.

Sunday is set as a long editing day as i had over 20 takes for 2mins of video lol.

it will be posted Monday morning here in Australia so don't forget to Sub to the thebrick101show channel on youtube to see it first.

NEW! LEGO City Police Station (7498)

A new LEGO City Police Station(Set 7498) is now available a Toys R Us along with a few other new(remade) police sets like the LEGO City Prisoner Transport (7286) and LEGO City Mobile Police Unit (7288)

These sets are similar to the last series of police sets, except the prices were adjusted quite a bit.

Set 7498 Description:

Stop the prisoners from escaping the police station through the pipe drain! They won't get far on foot. Use the police car to chase them down and transport them back to prison in the police van. Help keep LEGO City safe with this feature-packed set!

These are like the airport sets and don't have much information, yet. You can still purchase the older Police Headquarters(7744) and Police Truck(7743), but I imagine these will be gone when more information of the newer sets comes out/LEGO posts the sets in their shop.

LEGO space shuttle launching on NASA's "flying brick" Discovery

When space shuttle Discovery lifts off on its final mission, it will have a small LEGO version of itself onboard to help launch a new partnership between the Denmark-based toy company and NASA.

The seven-inch long LEGO shuttle, which was assembled from about 60 of the iconic toy pieces, gives new meaning to the term "flying brick" as popularly used to describe the real shuttle given that it returns to Earth as a very heavy unpowered glider.

According to NASA, the snap-together shuttle may make a brief appearance in space during Discovery's STS-133 mission and will then be brought back to Earth for use by LEGO in educational activities.

A follow-on flight however will see astronauts onboard the International Space Station (ISS) build NASA and science themed LEGO sets.

"Our partnership will continue on [STS-]134, scheduled for February, when we'll be sending LEGO kits aloft and we'll be doing education outreach with students on the ground," said NASA spokeswoman Ann Marie Trotta.

Classroom of space

"We are going to use the classroom of space -- the International Space Station -- to help the next generation of explorers," explained Leland Melvin, a former astronaut who last month was appointed as NASA's new associate administrator for education.

"We'll be doing different activities, building demonstrations and then demonstrations with the models once they are built," added Debbie Biggs, an education specialist for the ISS National Lab education projects office.

More than a dozen LEGO building activities will be flown to the station over the next two years. The first three will launch with STS-134, shuttle Endeavour's final mission.

"The first set is actually just a workbench, it has pegs to help us control [the bricks]," Biggs told collectSPACE. "There is a space shuttle set and then there are two kits that are the space station."

The LEGO shuttle kit that will be aboard STS-134 builds a bigger model than the STS-133 toy. It features a payload bay that opens and reveals a satellite. The space station, which recreates the modules, solar array wings and truss segments on the real station, will fly as two kits due to its large size.

The shuttle and station kits are slated to be released for sale to the public in 2011 as part of the LEGO City line of toys.

An experiential opportunity

Once delivered to the station, astronaut Catherine "Cady" Coleman will be the first to attempt building the LEGO models, based on special training she is receiving now on the ground.

"She has the first three kits with her right now and her 10-year-old son is training her on how to use them," said Biggs with a smile.

Melvin, who last flew in space in November 2009, expects the weightless environment to slow Coleman's progress building the toys in space.

"If you are trying to duplicate what a child has done on the ground in a one-G environment, it can definitely be done but the question is how long it will take," said Melvin.

This is not the first time that LEGO products have flown in space or have been themed around the space program. LEGO has produced space-related sets since 1973 and most recently, two astronaut minifigures "hitched a ride" with the Mars rovers Spirit and Opportunity that arrived at the red planet in 2004.

Setting this new partnership apart is the focus on science, technology, engineering and math, or STEM, disciplines. By using the toys and their construction in space, NASA and LEGO hope to encourage children to take a greater interest in engineering and design principles.

"We need something that they can hold in their hand to have an experiential opportunity," said Melvin, explaining why the LEGO brick sets were the "perfect fit" for NASA's STEM educational outreach goals.

"We did not have the good fortune to have LEGO bricks on our [STS-129] mission, but I am glad that STS-133 and follow-on STS-134 will have the opportunity to take these building blocks," said Melvin. "I can't wait to start playing with my LEGOs."

Brick Loft 2010-2011

"Real man Build With Bricks"

Next year is going to be big for the Brick Loft with trip to Brickexpo and USA late next year with a big projects to start in the next week or two Its going be a packed full year.

As well i plan to interview heaps of AFOL and LUG'S in Australia so i can open the eyes of younger kids that LEGO is not just a toy but a building medium used by hobbyist and artists world wide.

At the same time i am looking for the best MOC'S builds by LEGO fans world wide so if you know any one e-mail me at thebrick101@gmail.com .

Till next time Keep On Building

LDD 4.0 is finally out!

The wait is over

LDD 4.0 is finally out! If you've got LDD3 installed it should auto update. If not, you can download a fresh copy of LDD 4 here.

There is alot new changes in LDD 4.0 so have fun building all new models gang.

BrickExpo 2011

Brick Expo are currently looking for exhibitor and vendor expressions of interest for there 2011 Expo on the Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th of August 2011.

So if you like to display some of your MOC or collection just head over to ANZFOL post for more info about the Brick Expo 2011.

Here's more information if your planing to go and visited this event

What

An entertaining and interesting exhibition of rare and unique LEGO® creations by interstate and local collectors and modellers

Why

Hundreds of static, moving and robotic models in themes including: Star Wars™, Trains, Planes, Space Ships, Racing Cars, Monuments and Sculptures

When

Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th of August 2011
10:00am to 4:00pm

Where

Events Centre
Canberra Southern Cross Club - Woden
92-96 Corinna Street Phillip ACT 2606

The Brick 101 will be there filming for the Brick Loft to be viewed later that mth.

I'm still here

Sorry about no blog been working to much at my day job but now work is slowing down for xmas i should get back on track.

The brick 101 show channel is working on a re-branding change due to being a full youtube partner now.

Our aim is to brake in to the lego hobby market what would make more ad clicks per video what should help make more video contented in the long run as it cost alot in product and editing to produce A grade video content.

At the same time this blog will do the same with re-branding to keep inline with the youtube channel.

change should start this weekend with logos and backgrounds up dated.

till next time keep on building

The Brick 101 Show now has a Youtube partnership

After 9mths of hard work The Brick 101 Show now has a Youtube partnership what should help with my channels money problems and now will work on running with more shows and a full time blog here and on the channel.

in the next 12mths i should be out and about at lego events here in Australia and in the USA inc the opening of the 2nd legoland due to open near Disney World on the east coast of USA.

as well i will be looking on taking on staff some time next year to help run this blog the channel and soon to come website what is still in the planning stages but if all goes well the brick 101 should be the biggest lego fan media after lego club.

this channel will not just be reviews it will look at the hobby side of lego what center around the 18-40 year old age group what do lego shows or work with lego in a more art like form.

we will be working hard this 1/4 of 2010 to get this channel running full time and giving you more knowledge about LEGO collecting as a hobby.

Till then keep on building

-Adam.s.

The Brick 101 hits 1000 subs!!!!!!!!!!! and heaps subs prize give-aways

yep i have done it heres some giveaways to my fav youtube subs

Prize and give-aways coming soon

here is sample of cool prizes i have to give-away on the brick 101 show channel and this blog details soon on how to win.

It's out now Public Transport Station 8404 is on sale at lego.com

after a long wait Lego has released kit 8404 Lego city Public Transport Station this kit will be review as soon as i can get in store here in Australia so keep your eyes out for the review coming soon to the brick 101.

it retails $169.99AU or $99.99US

The Brick 101 Show Channel is back

after a long 6 weeks off the brick 101 should be back up online with heap of new reviews starting from Aug 7.

with no were to film as i am staying at my sister place all my reviews have stop for now same with this blog.

i have been running around moving, working and get ready to move into a bigger place with a room to set up as my film set and work space for doing a new show to start in September.

as well i got heaps comps due to start soon here on the blog and on the new show.

Till then keep on building

LEGO City 7848 Toys R Us Delivery Truck

The LEGO City Toys R Us Delivery Truck 7848 is a Toys R Us exclusive. This set just same out in the past few weeks and is currently only available at Toys R Us Stores. Being a Toys R Us exclusive, my guess is LEGO might not sell it online, but if they do most likely only to Canada & the United States, those are the only countries with Toys

R Us'.

Anyway, this set comes with a store & a truck, the truck very similliar to 3221 LEGO City Truck. I found a good review at Brickset.com, click here to read it.

This set contains new and hard to find elements such as the store door and the blue truck elements. You're also getting three minifigure models and exlusive Toys R Us Stickers with this model.

The Brick 101 Show Channel Hits 500

after 4 mths of the brick 101 show on youtube we have have hit 500 subs and would like to give thanks to all our fans and keep your eyes out for new lego themed show due to start sep 1st so keep on subbing

3182 LEGO Airport

We now have another 3182 video up on one of our three channels. This gives us a total of seven(7) 3182 YouTube Videos:

TheBrick101Show: Full 3182 Review
Sheildzee1: No 3182 Videos
Tyler Brick101: 3182 Images



Check back for more on the Lego City Toys R Us Truck in a few days.

New LEGO on sale in Australia

starting this week big toy sales have start in Australia with heaps of Lego kits 15-30%off there retail prices inc the new Lego train kits with cargo train at $229 and passenger train at $199.

the sales are on from now to end July at K-mart, Target, Myers, Toyworld, David Jones and big-w with all catalogs online in PDF or in flash format.

i have found Toyworld and myers have kits that are hard to find with cargo train only at myers and passenger only at Toyworld.

plus there is layby till xmas in most stores for mums and dads.

Return of the Police Motorcycle!

The LEGO City Police Motorcycle 7235 has returned to store shelves! I recently went to my local LEGO Store, and have been for a while, but this time there was a very rare set. The Police Motorcycle 7235 hasn't been dicontinued, but was removed from most stores.

I was told that these sets are returning to LEGO Stores all over, so drive on down to your local LEGO Store & pickup another officer without the hassle of shipping. You can also get the LEGO City 7236 Police Car at Local LEGO or ToysRus Stores.

Also, if you saw a post from Adam about late releases of a ToysRus Truck, it's a real set! Just released. I'll be posting more information on that in a few days. ToysRus Truck.

LEGO club

yesterday i was at my sisters place and found the catalog for Lego releases this year and found there copy is not like the one you find in store.

it list all Lego releases for 2010 inc 2nd 1/2 releases what is not listed in the store copy you can get from toy shops.

so join the Lego club its the only way to find out whats coming out

LEGO Ben 10

LEGO & Cartoonnetwork have released a line of Ben 10 Alien Force Aliens earlier this year. A total of six, bionicle-like, aliens were released. These were top sellers for a while, but then died down until now. Bandai has/is getting ready to release a new line of figures & omnitrix morphers for Ben 10 and the sets are starting to sell alot, again.

I'm not sure about other areas, as LEGO has released too many new sets for these to be top sellers already, but at ToysRus Jetray 8518 is number 2 on that list with the others following close behind.

Currently, there isn't any information on Ultimate Alien or other Ben 10 Sets or discontinue dates.

LEGO City: Trains

Just an update on the LEGO City Train Sub-Theme; The following sets are now available in teh United States:

Level Crossing 7936
Train Station 7937
Passenger Train 7938
Cargo Train 7939

And LEGO Castle only has four actual sets left, two of which are sold out, get them before they're gone!

Keep watch for 3222 Helicopter & Limo in teh United States, it should be released by August.

back soon

Due to my moving house this week there will be no blogs from me till next week so till then keep on building Gang

LEGO Kingdoms Released

Over the past week or so LEGO has released different Kingdoms Sets. These are available in both Australlia & the United States. Castle is still available, but from rumors & common sense, it should be cancelled by 2011, so get your rare sets ASAP!

The main Kingdoms line should be fully out by now, other countries may have few or none available, as LEGO has released a few of the sets per day.

One set I'd like to talk about is 7955 Wizard. This is a remake of the Knights Wizard, but has what appears to be a spell book rather than a cauldron, a little bench/table with potions and dragon type pet.

3.99 USD 4.99 AUD

Check out the Kingdoms Sets!

Check back for more information on the LEGO City Airport Sets!

Toy Bins and Play Mats

LEGO has released some new toy bins & play mats through ToysRus. The newest is a LEGO City Fire Toy Bin/Play Mat with roads.



These are meant for the younger builders, but can add to any LEGO collection for storage or scenery.

View the Fire Mat. $24.99 USD

The other, older, play mat is a regular, LEGO themed blue storage bin, but when opened contains roads & train tracks! View the LEGO Mat. $19.99 USD

Just a update of my airport as you can see the building is taking shape with details starting to go in its price so far is AUD$491.51\ USD$389.18 and growing i will keep posting more screen shots as i add more details.

More Airport Information

Surely nobody has gotten boed of the new airport, yet? I've seem some comments about smaller and cheaper, but I discovered a few things with images from both 3182 & 7984. I lost the links to any good shots of 7894, but I'm sure you can find those else where.

In 7894 the airport only has one floor, and stairless viewing platforms, 3182 gives you two stories and a roof, although, yes, it is a simple set. But let's get to the main purpose of this blog. There are currntly three giant passenger planes: 7893, 7894, and 3182.

7893: The longest plane, most seats and two doors. Holds two suit cases.

7894: The shorest plane, least seats and one door. Holds two suit cases.

3182: Length of Cargo plane, two more seats than 7894. Holds four suitcases.

3181: Smallest, other than 7894. 6+1 seats. Holds no suitcases.

Hopefully there will be more information on the new 2010 City trains within the next few days.

This weeks top 10 selling kits

This weeks top 10 selling kits

1.

Grand Emporium set 10211 (same as last week)

2.(NEW kit for 2010)

Wizard set 7955 (+2 from n.o.4)

3. (NEW kit for 2010)

Prison Carriage Rescue set 7949 (+7 from n.o.10)

4.

(NEW kit for 2010)

LEGO city truck set 3221 (+2 from n.o.6)

5.

X-wing Fighter set 6212 (same as last week)

6.

(NEW kit for 2010)

Court Jester set 7953 (-3 from n.o.3)

7. Design by ME (-5 from n.o.2)

8.(NEW kit for 2010)

Knight's Showdown set 7950 (New to the list)

9.

LEGO® Star Wars™ Yoda™ Key Chain set 852550(New to the list)

10. (NEW kit for 2010)

Farmer set 7666 (-3 down from n.o.7)

2010 late releases

A lot LEGO fans have high hopes for 2nd 1/2 LEGO releases for 2010 heres some photos of kits that mite come out around 90% LEGO kit photos are real when they come online as its real fans what release photos before they come online at lego.com .

Support the brick 101

If your real the brick 101 show fan go check out my hats, mouse pads, mugs and t-shirts at http://www.zazzle.com/shieldzee1

as well theres a link in the sidebar with photo's on what you can buy.

All sales help run this blog and the youtube channel plus its used for prizes for giveaways so buy hat or t-shirt and support us to bring you more reviews and comps.

Till next time Keep On Building

LEGO Bricks are not cheap

Most LEGO builders out there love making custom models to fit in to there displays as LEGO don't sell a lot of detail models on the lego.com .

As you's all know i am building my own custom airport using Ldd to design it but its going to cost $1000's to build as its not cheap to build in so detail.

After a long look around the internet i found a LEGO online market place were builders sell and buy new and used bricks for there models or to fix old ones that they have lost parts from.

Its called bricklink what is worldwide network of LEGO builders/business that sell and buy LEGO that is hard to get from lego.com pick'a'brick store.

Go over and check out the site at http://www.bricklink.com/

Till next time Keep On Building

Cheapest Airport in US?

Hey guys, looking for the cheapest place to get an airport? Well look no further because we aren't selling them cheap, no. But I do have some helpful information on teh cheapest places to get the Airport line in the US.

First off, do we want the absolute cheapest or the fastest? For me, I have a LEGO Store and a Toys R Us within 30 miles of my home, you may not be so lucky. For the quickest run down to your local Toys R Us or LEGO Store, they should have it, but check to make sure.

CHEAPEST:

http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3985318
Ordering online is still a little cheaper than in stores, however slaes tax is different in different areas.

http://shop.lego.com/ByTheme/Product.aspx?p=3181&cn=339&d=9
It may be cheaper on Toysrus, but with shipping & tax, it's worse, plus waiting for shipping. You can get this deal at both stores.

http://shop.lego.com/ByTheme/Product.aspx?p=3177&cn=339&d=9
Cheapest at your local LEGO Store.

http://shop.lego.com/ByTheme/Product.aspx?p=3178&cn=339&d=9
Head down to Walmart, Target or your local LEGO Store.

http://shop.lego.com/ByTheme/Product.aspx?p=3179&cn=339&d=9
This set is cheapest at Walmart, Target or your local LEGO Store

http://shop.lego.com/ByTheme/Product.aspx?p=7567&cn=339&d=9
Cheapest at yoru local LEGO Store.

http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3985322
Online at Toysrus or your local LEGO Store.

FASTEST:

http://shop.lego.com/ByTheme/Product.aspx?p=3182&cn=339&d=9
Quickest at the local LEGO Store or Toysrus.

For the very cheapest, you might find a used Small Car, or Seaplane on ebay or Craigslist for a good price, but I guess it's not same?

Lego Cargo train is out now

The new LEGO cargo train being the biggest of the 2 new train sets retailing here in Australia for $299 is cool but on the downside it uses AAA batteries then cheaper AA batteries making it cost a lot more to run.

you could get the new LEGO® Power Functions Rechargeable Battery Box what retails for $100 AUD plus the 10V DC Transformer what retails for $43 AUD making cost of the set go to $450 what bit over priced for mums and dads to buy for Xmas.

the cheaper way would be to get energizer battery charger and 10-12 AAA battery's what cost around $20 for pack of 4 making it cost $20 less and a lot easy to replace when the battery's dies.

over all the set is new refresh design for the LEGO city train sets and is a must buy for any LEGO collector

The Brick 101 vlog update

LEGO® City Train Station

A description from LEGO®:

Get on the inside track with the new LEGO® City train station!
The railroad station's open, service has begun and it's teeming with activity as passengers check train timetables, buy tickets and board their trains. To cross to the other side the passengers take the pedestrian bridge. The taxi waits to take passengers to their final destination.

• Includes 4 minifigures: 1 train driver, 1 taxi driver, and 2 travelers.
• Station has sheltered waiting area, kiosk, ticket machine and timetables
• Features 4 straight tracks
• Taxi has plenty of room for the driver and passenger
• Station measures 11" (29cm) long
• Note: Tracks are not compatible with LEGO 9V trains.

This set is brand new to the United States & Australlia. 7936, 7938, 7939 are also in the City Train line & available online in Australlia. Unfortunatly, this set, like the airport, is much smaller than the last station, however it does look a little more realistic. But will leave it up to Adam for a full review.

This weeks top 10 selling kits

This weeks top 10 selling kits

1.

Grand Emporium set 10211 (+4 from n.o.5)

2.

Design by ME (New to the list)

3. (NEW kit for 2010)

Court Jester set 7953 (New to the list)

4. (NEW kit for 2010)

Wizard set 7955 (New to the list)

5.

X-wing Fighter set 6212 (+5 from n.o.10)

6. (NEW kit for 2010)

LEGO city truck set 3221 (New to the list)

7. (NEW kit for 2010)

Farmer set 7666 (New to the list)

8.

Good Neighbor at Bikini Bottom set 3834 (New to the list)

9.

Emerald Night set 10194 (New to the list)

10. (NEW kit for 2010)

Prison Carriage Rescue set 7949 (New to the list)

My airport project

After buying the new lego airport 3mths ago i have start rebuilding it in to high detail model to go on display one day at a lego show here in australia.

Stage one only started today with a jet way/air bridge my goal is to make it look a lot like the real thing.

here is LDD screen shot of it

the space shuttle

as NASSA comes to the end of the space shuttle program LEGO release there last kit of the space shuttle in a Exclusive lego kit going on sale June 6 2010.

Blast off on an outer space mission!

Standing 17.5" (44cm) tall and 10" (25.5cm) from wing tip to wing tip, this detailed and realistic space shuttle is ready to count down and blast off on its next exciting mission into space! You can take off from the launch pad, separate the detachable fuel tank and booster rockets, and deploy the satellite with unfolding antenna and solar cell panels. Shuttle model features realistic engines, retractable landing gear, an opening cockpit with seats for 2 astronauts, opening cargo compartment with a crane that can hold the satellite and a ground maintenance vehicle. Includes 3 minifigures: 1 male and 1 female astronaut, as well as 1 service crew member.

Includes 3 minifigures: 1 male and 1 female astronaut as well as 1 service crew member

Shuttle stands 17.5" (44cm) tall and measures 10" (25.5cm) from wing tip to wing tip

Take off from the launch pad

Separate the detachable fuel tank and booster rockets

Deploy the satellite with unfolding antenna and solar cell panels

Features realistic engines, retractable landing gear, opening cockpit with seats for 2 astronauts and even a ground maintenance vehicle

Open the cargo compartment to reveal the crane that can hold the satellite

LEGO Digital Design software updates out now

Last week i had found out LEGO has updated LEGO Digital Design software with new bricks from Atlantis and Exclusive LEGO kits so go and get the update now.

New LEGO truck out now

New LEGO truck is now online at lego.com online store

After long wait the new LEGO city airport is now online for sale at lego.com due to high oil prices over the last 12mths LEGO brick stock has been low thats why with later release dates for the online stores was made so that retailers would get there stock first for the release dates.

This weeks top 10

selling kits

1.

LEGO® Minifigures set 8683

2.

Luke’s Landspeeder set 8092

3.

LEGO® Power Functions Motor Set set 8293

4.

The Battle of Endor set 8038

5.

Grand Emporium set 10211

6.

Sea Jet set 8072

7.

Armored Assault Tank (AAT) set 8018

8.

Crane Truck set 8258

9.

Manta Warrior set 8073

10.

X-wing Fighter set 6212

Each week i will update the list on the top sellers and by years end we will know what was LEGO hottest set's

Which mystery minifigure will you get?

just out by LEGO new collector’s Minifigure kits that retail for AU$3.99

Discover 1 of 16 individual minifigures in each sealed “mystery” bag! Each minifigure is inspired by movies, sports, history and everyday life. Mystery minifigure might be: Demolition Dummy, Forest man, Cowboy, Super Wrestler, Zombie, Ninja, Cheerleader, Skater, Tribal Hunter, Circus Clown, Magician, Deep Sea Diver, Robot, Nurse, Caveman or Spaceman. Each includes special accessories, display plate and collector’s leaflet.

• Your mystery minifigure might be: Demolition Dummy, Forest man, Cowboy, Super Wrestler, Zombie, Ninja, Cheerleader, Skater, Tribal Hunter, Circus Clown, Magician, Deep Sea Diver, Robot, Nurse, Caveman or Spaceman.
• A must-have for all LEGO minifigure collectors
• Only 1 of 16 individual minifigures in each package. Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate requests for specific minifigures

G'day LEGO fans here's my preview of what is coming up in my next reviews what will be out aug 1st.

Due to moving next mth i have no sets out to do the reviews till then keep on building

Welcome to the new The Brick 101 Blog

Hi gang'

Welcome to my blog here you will find all my Reviews, news, LEGO tips, comps and a lot more

Over the next 3mths you will find out about the new content and videos soon to be on The Brick 101 later this year so till then keep on building.