Earlier this summer, LEGO announced that they will be taking measures to protect their minifigure branding on what you can and cannot do to a minifigure. LEGO legal has released an official statement regarding the practice of customizing LEGO minifigures with 3rd party logos, organization names, and trademarks. Customized LEGO Minifigures with printed 3rd party logos, names of organizations, and trademarks are not allowed. It’s not acceptable to use of the registered Minifigure trademark in combination with 3rd party symbols. The reason for the rule is that a trademark cannot simultaneously serve as an exclusive, representative symbol of two different entities. The ability of the Minifigure to serve as a distinctive LEGO brand symbol is reduced when a Minifigure is also printed with the name, logo, symbol, or other representative indicia of another entity. Left unchallenged, such use by third-party entities could put our rights in the Minifigure at risk and...

For today only, you can earn 11% cash back by using Rakuten on your LEGO purchases. You’ll be able to get back 11% on non-exclusive items and 3% back on exclusives which is more than they’ve been offering recently. In addition, you can also get a $40 referral bonus by signing up and making a $40 purchase within 90 days of signing up. Cash back will be sent to your PayPal or you can have a physical check sent. Remember that you have to activate the widget on your browser to get credit (see below). Rakuten works for a number of retails, not just LEGO, so you can save even more if you’re doing shopping elsewhere. Rakuten works in the US, Canada, and a few European countries. As a Rakuten/Linkshare Affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases. The post Rakuten Offering 11% Cash Back on LEGO Shop Purchases – Today Only appeared...

The LEGO Marvel theme has been moving towards the adult-oriented builders more and more and the latest addition to the lineup is the Hulkbuster (76210). This set has 4,049 pieces and retails for $549.99 which by far is the most expensive Marvel set that LEGO has released but does the final product warrant that price? Minifigure The set does include one minifigure which is Tony Stark. This version of him shows him with a partial Iron Man armor. Half the the torso shows him in the Mark XLIII armor since he wears that in Avengers: Age of Ultron when Vision is born. The double-sided head has been used before with the HUD on one side. Build On to the Hulkbuster itself, the finished build seems a bit off. The torso looks way off compared to the arms and legs like it has been extended a bit too much. The reason for...

The product page for the upcoming LEGO Lunar New Year 2023 Money Tree (40648) is now live on the LEGO Shop. Releasing on December 25, the set has 336 pieces and retails for $24.99. In Chinese culture, tangerines are synonymous with luck and there 20 of them in the set although they use the pumpkin pieces. Celebrate Chinese New Year with this brilliantly detailed and attractive Money Tree (40648) adorned with riches and rewards. The set features a tree decorated with 20 tangerines, 14 red envelopes and 10 coins for ages 9+. In Chinese culture it has long been believed that a money tree brings abundance, prosperity and good luck. The model makes an eye-catching display item and adds extra fun to Chinese New Year celebrations. • Celebrate Chinese New Year – Build a LEGO® Money Tree (40648) to make a fun display item for any room during your celebrations• Decorative...

For those who are not LEGO VIP members, the LEGO Marvel Hulkbuster (76210) is now available for the general public. It’s still the same price for everyone at $549.99 but you won’t get any of the promotional gifts that the VIPs do like the Fleece Blanket or the Fun and Funnky VIP Add On Pack. It’s advantageous to sign up to be a VIP member as you can earn points towards various rewards including discounts as well as getting free promo items. As a Rakuten/Linkshare Affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases. The post LEGO Marvel Hulkbuster (76210) Available to General Public appeared first on The Brick Fan. Original linkOriginal author: Allen "Tormentalous" Tran