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Friday, August 18, 2017

U-wing fighter [30496] review

U-Wing Fighter [30496]

Rebel alert! It's the U-Wing Fighter [30496] polybag!

I finally got my hands on the U-Wing Fighter [30496] minibuild! If you have read one of my previous posts earlier this year, you can deduce that my best mates and I have gotten together after a long, long time. They bought this polybag for me from their recent LEGOLAND Windsor visit. Super thank you kuys and ate (big brother and big sister)!

Now that I've thought about it, I haven't seen this polybag elsewhere here in the UK. It sounds like the Empire did some shady business.

Back to the minibuild, it's needless to say that I've enjoyed building the U-Wing in this scale (or maybe I'm just really Rogue One biased). It looks like a shrunk version of the big set [75155] (which I did a gallery on)! Every piece corresponds to every part. From the thrust engines to the cockpit. I can't help but see Bistan gunning by the door.

U-Wing

My only complaint is that the wings are not foldable. But at this scale, that's perfectly understandable.

Hopefully I'll find more time soon to enjoy my other Rogue One sets. And I wish LEGO will release more Rogue One sets, haha!

Sunday, April 23, 2017

U-wing fighter [30496] polybag spotted in LEGOLAND windsor

U-Wing Fighter [30496]
(Photo by: Poncemel Ardiente)

Rebel alert! The U-Wing Fighter [30496] polybag has finally been spotted in the UK!

Thanks to my best mates, the minibuild version of the Rogue One: A Star Wars Story's iconic spaceship has recently been sighted in LEGOLAND Windsor, and it only costs £3.99! I don't know if this is old news, but this is the first time that I (indirectly) saw the polybag in a UK retail store. I read somewhere that it has been spotted late last year, but that's in another LEGOLAND, specifically California (is it LEGOLAND exclusive?). And I know it has been available in the secondary market for a while now, but not at the above mentioned price. I'm hoping that the U-Wing Fighter [30496] polybag will be more widely available soon. (UPDATE: The polybag will be part of the May the 4th be with you promotions in some areas, and is currently a free gift in K-Zone Australia!).

'Can't wait to get my hands on this sweet rebel fighter ship. Thanks again kuys and ate (big brother and big sister)!

Monday, September 26, 2016

today's package: LEGOLAND malaysia eid mubarak duplo brick

From Malaysia with Love

Courtesy of Brickfinder and LEGOLAND Malaysia, I won an exclusive Eid Mubarak Duplo Brick. Super thank you!

Last July, Brickfinder teamed-up with LEGOLAND Malaysia for a contest to win an exclusive Hari Raya Duplo Brick to celebrate the religious holiday Eid al-Fitr. The mechanics were to simply like their respective Facebook pages, then like and share the contest post, and tag two friends in the comments section. I did all that and luckily won the raffle. Good thing it's open to everyone in the world. Once again, thank you!

LEGOLAND Malaysia Eid Mubarak Duplo Brick

LEGOLAND Malaysia generously gives away limited specially printed Duplo bricks for their seasonal promotions, like Lunar New Year, Star Wars Days, and so on. There are various ways to get these exclusive bricks, and the most common method is by completing activity trails. For the Eid Mubarak Duplo Brick, it was obtainable by availing annual pass promotions, or participating in building events.

Currently, LEGOLAND Malaysia is promoting Halloween Brick-or-Treat. A limited edition Halloween commemorative brick can be received by following the trail and completing different tasks. Learn all about it here.

These promotional LEGO bricks are not limited to the Malaysian resort, so always watch out for a LEGO-related event near you. There just might be an exclusive brick waiting to be collected.

Sunday, September 4, 2016

LEGOLAND windsor: star wars miniland

Death Star

That's no moon...

That's what Obi-Wan Kenobi said upon approaching the Death Star. But when I saw the reproduction in LEGO Star Wars Miniland Model Display at LEGOLAND Windsor, I was lost for words! Together with my tita's (aunt's) family, I visited the resort last June, and their latest addition is the recreation of Darth Vader’s ultimate super weapon. It's one of the most impressive and biggest models ever created for the resort, using about 500,000 bricks. Measuring 2.4 meters wide and 3 meters high, and weighing 860 kilograms, the Death Star is the centerpiece for an amazing scene depicting the famous Battle of Yavin in A New Hope. The interactive display also features sound and light effects. By pressing the appropriate buttons, Alliance ships will come swooping to destroy the mobile space station.

Upon entering the LEGO Star Wars Miniland Model Display, Darth Vader in all his brickly glory extends his lightsaber to welcome the visitors. Our favorite droids R2-D2 and C-3PO follow shortly. It seems they are also part of the welcoming committee.

Darth Vader

R2-D2

C-3PO

Since it opened in 2012, The LEGO Star Wars Miniland Model Display features iconic scenes from the six live-action Star Wars movies, displaying 1,500 separate models, in 1:20 scale, made from 1.5 million bricks. Yearly, new models are being added (like this year's gigantic Death Star). Hopefully, next year, awesome scenes from The Force Awakens, Rogue One, and even from Star Wars Rebels will be added.

The year is almost over but the LEGO fun still continues. There are still a few days remaining to visit LEGOLAND Windsor. Head on to www.legoland.co.uk for more details.

Below are some of my favorite snaps from my recent trip. These pictures don't do justice for how amazing these models are. Seeing them in person is highly recommended. Oh, I can't wait to visit the resort again.