LEGO 5002812 Classic Spaceman Minifigure Video Review

Two Queenslanders by the names of Brent and Cade have today reviewed the VIP exclusive Retro Classic Spaceman Minifigure set number 5002812. You may already recognise these two from a previous video, as Brent and his pal Cade exclusively reviewed Brent's LEGO Cuusoo submission (Now known as LEGO Ideas) the "Ghostbusters Ecto-1" that you can purchase now.

This looks like a lovely little freebie and am now kicking myself for not getting one and missing out on it.
Sit back and enjoy this new video, while you are there don't forget to check out their other videos too. Don't forget to comment on how well they did as this is quality work ,as you will see how much effort they really do put into them.

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P.S I know I have been really slack as of late but I promise new reviews are coming soon... so keep checking in as I will have some new GOTG (Guardians of the Galaxy sets very soon.)

LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham EB Games Preorder Bonus.

Like with most things I am probably a bit slow with this news, so sorry if you have already read this somewhere else. But while going through my usual routine of looking up all things Lego I came across this picture...

Digging deeper we found that it looks like EB Games Australia are offering 30300: The Batman Tumbler as their Exclusive Bonus when you Pre-Order LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham. The game and bonus will be available on all versions below. Release date TBC

$89.95

• Xbox One
• PlayStation 4

$79.95 

• Xbox 360
• PlayStation 3
• Wii U 

 
$49.95

• Nintendo 3DS
• PC
• PS Vita   

While I was trying to find more information I came across another site called Game Informer with details about an Exclusive Plastic Man Minifigure that will be available with pre-orders at Game Stop (EB games parent company) Game Informer also have a list of other retailers that are offering bonuses with Pre-orders.
Lets hope EB Games Get this one TOO!!!

IPSWICH BRICK EVENT THIS COMING WEEKEND.

If you are like us and live in Melbourne, we bet you are wishing and dreaming of getting away from the icy-cold wind and rain that we are now experiencing.

But if you're even luckier and are traveling up north to Queensland for warmer weather, why not take this opportunity and visit the Ipswich Brick Event being held this weekend!

More details below!

Following the hugely popular Brick Events held during 2013 at Ipswich and the Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast in early 2014, Brick Events Pty Ltd is proud to announce the 2014 Ipswich Brick Event featuring the talented brick builders from the Queensland LEGO® User Group exhibiting creations built entirely from LEGO® is returning to Ipswich in July 2014.

The Ipswich Brick Event will be held Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th July 2014 at the Ipswich Civic Centre, Corner  Limestone & Nicholas Street, Ipswich, Queensland, opening hours for entry will be  Saturday 9am to 4.30pm and Sunday 9am to 3.30pm. Admission for entry will be Adults $10.00, Children $5.00 (3-15), Family (2adults & 4 children) $32.00, Children under 3 FREE with tickets being available at the door (cash & EFTPOS) or pre-purchase tickets are available on 07 3390 1288.

The Ipswich Brick Event will feature many exhibits including Space and Star Wars, operating train layout, Friends Heartlake display, large Harry Potter diorama, Duplo City, operating Technic vehicles, pirates,  build and play tables for the children and adults,  retail outlets featuring all the latest in LEGO® products, games, merchandise and jewellery creations and much much more...

Further information can be obtained from –

www.brickevents.com.au

www.facebook.com/BrickEventsPtyLtd

contact us -

info@brickevents.com.au

LEGO Creator 10244: Fairground Mixer Review

Hi everyone, we're up to our 100th post on Oz Brick Nation, just after we've celebrated our 1st birthday!

Today we're having a look at the LEGO Creator 10244: Fairground Mixer set. This set was actually first unveiled at the Sydney Brick Show earlier this year, which is the first time I've seen LEGO unveil a set in Australia! 

Set Number: 10244

Theme: Creator

Set Name: Fairground Mixer

Part Count: 1746

Australian RRP: $199.99

Featuring: 12 minifigures, dunk tank, mixer truck, accessory truck, high striker, ticket booth, Mixer ride.

Box Art (front)

Box Art (rear)

Glow in the dark pieces as well!

In the box there are bags numbered 1-3, and a sticker sheet (and for once there's not too many stickers - I'm looking at you Maersk Ship!).

The bags numbered 1 contain the parts to build the 12 minifigures, ticket booth, dunk tank, high striker, and accessory truck.

Accessory Truck

High Striker

The high striker actually works well. You can use either of the hammers to hit the red dish down the bottom, and it will propel the white slide up the pole. 

Dunk Tank

If you hit the red target on the dunk tank, the lever will drop a minifigure sitting on the platform into the tank. Beware the killer orange fish!

Ticket Booth

The bags numbered 2 contain the parts to build the mixer truck, and start building the Mixer ride.

Mixer Truck

The bags numbered 3 contain parts to finish the Mixer ride.

Lord Business' brother gets in on the action...

Minifigures

LEGO have made sure to include plenty of minifigures with this set, with no less than 12 minifigures included! Take note of the guy at the back right, he's been on the Mixer ride one too many times...

Power Functions Capability

Instructions are included at the end of book 3 to add power functions to motorise the Mixer ride, and it is nice and simple to add a motor and battery box. Below is a picture of the motor installed in the ride

For this review, we'll even through in a video! For free!

Here's the Mixer in action

It was a lot of fun building this set, and the LEGO equivalent of a good book - once you stop building, it's hard to stop until it's finished!

Overall, I'd rate this set a 9.5/10. It's hard to fault this set, as it's fairly good value for money, and not overly complex to build. This set should appeal to LEGO fans of all ages, our kids love the Mixer ride, especially when I added Power Functions to it. This set is sure to be a LEGO classic.

I hope you've enjoyed our review of 10244: Fairground Mixer, please leave us a comment below and let us know your thoughts on the set. 

Until next time, this is Chris signing off for Oz Brick Nation.

Happy Birthday to Us!

Happy Birthday to us,
Happy Birthday to us,
Happy Birthday dear OBN...


Yes it's that time of year! This time last year we had published our very first post with a small introduction.
In that time we have done over 30 set reviews, added to the OBN family by having Chris join the team. We teamed up with Minifigures.com.au to do a few Minifigure reviews. We soldiered on to give you all 3 of last years Advent Calendars. Grown a steady readership from all over the world. Chris and I also created a OZLUG (Australian Lego User Group) Facebook group with over 200 members (make sure you come join and say hello!!).

To celebrate our first birthday I had the idea to build a cake out of our beloved brick. I used a design by Chris Mcveigh as a guide. Here is the end result.

Here are some stats about OBN.

• 33 set reviews.
• 11 Minifigure reviews.
• 24 daily Advent Calendar reviews.
• 98 posts altogether.
• 63 Comments
• Over 70,000 views.
• 176 Facebook likes.

Top 5 countries most viewed

United States	20666
Australia	20257
United Kingdom	3848
Germany	2647
France	2408

Top 5 most viewed posts/ Reviews

LEGO Friends 41013: Emma's Sports Car Review.	3826
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LEGO Castle 70404: King's Castle Review.	1262
LEGO Super Heroes 76013 Batman: The Joker Steam Roller Review	1258
LEGO Creator 10234: Sydney Opera House Review.	1219

Finally we would like to thank you, our loyal readers for your continued support, Our family's and friends for helping to support us and our addiction with LEGO. Without you guys this would not be as fun as it has been.
Here's to another year of Lego!

This is Tan Tile and Chris signing out!

LEGO Ninjago: Cole - Rebooted Minifigure Review.

Well this is it! The final Minifigure review for "Ninjago Month". We hope you have enjoyed these reviews as much as I have and it's helped you in deciding if you need to add them to your collection. I have had a real blast doing these and I thank Minifigures for the opportunity in doing them! I wonder what will be next!

Also, please make sure you go to the "Minifigures" Facebook page tonight for the "Forth and final round match-up" as Zane and Cole go head to head and vote* for your favorite Minifigure for your chance to Win It! The winner is announced on Monday!

(*Voting closes Sunday 11:59pm)

For our last Ninjago Rebooted “Minifigures” review of the month, we are going to take a look at the team's leader “Cole – Rebooted” from the 2014 Ninjago theme. This Black Ninja has all new printing on his "Techno robe" torso that’s similar in style to Jay’s. The highlights include Metallic Gold printing over the Dark Bluish Gray sash and Orange lava running across the torso really make this pop. This can sometimes be hard to do on a Black piece. On the back he has an Earth “power” emblem printed in Metallic Gold. Cole has a single sided face print that features his thick bushy eyebrows to help complete his scowl. His hair piece has only been used twice before (Skater from the Collectible Minifigures Series 1 and 41005 Heartlake High Friends set). Cole also has the new bandanna piece in Black and is exclusive to him. With Cole being the team leader, you will need him in your collection to help lead his friends to victory!

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You can purchase this Minifigure and more from their Ninjago Page.

Thanks for stopping by and reading this new Minifigure review. I hope you enjoyed it! 
 

Let us know in the comments below what your thoughts and opinions are on the Cole - Rebooted Minifigure.

Until next time this is Tan Tile signing out...

LEGO Ninjago: Zane - Rebooted Minifigure Review.

We are on to our forth and final week of the Ninjago Rebooted minifigure Month reviews.  This week we look at Zane - Rebooted, be sure to check in on Friday to see what the final "Minifigures" review for the month! 

In today's “Minifigures” review we are going to take a look at “Zane – Rebooted” from the 2014 Ninjago theme. This version of the White Ninja has an all new and exclusive “Techno robe" torso. His robes are completely different in style compared to all the other coloured ninjas. The ice cracking around his symbol looks fantastic. On the back of Zane’s torso he has the same ice creature emblem as his “Battle Damaged robe”. Zane’s head piece has a single sided face print. His hair piece is the same as the “Battle Damaged” version and previously used back in 2009’s “Agents” theme. Like all his other Ninja pals, he too has the new White bandanna. Zane is the only ninja to have two unique variants in this 2014 Ninjago wave. This clean version of Zane is from a Limited and Hard to Find set and is essential for all you Minifigure collectors out there.

You can purchase this Minifigure and more from their Ninjago Page.

Thanks for stopping by and reading this new Minifigure review. I hope you enjoyed it! 
 

Let us know in the comments below what your thoughts and opinions are on the Zane Minifigure.

Until next time this is Tan Tile signing out...