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Playmobil or Lego: The Best USS Enterprise Set?
The article compares the Playmobil and Lego USS Enterprise models, highlighting that Playmobil offers a larger, more playable, and easier-to-assemble model with features like LED lights and sound effects, while Lego provides a detailed, collectible display piece with a complex build process, aimed at adult fans and collectors. The choice depends on whether the buyer values playability and affordability or detailed display and building experience.
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Pettable Poké Ball Toy with 150+ Pokémon Inside
Takara Tomy is releasing a Poké Ball virtual pet toy in Japan that features over 150 Pokémon, including seven partner Pokémon you can care for and pet, with an English menu option. Pre-orders are open, and the device ships on October 11, priced at around $51, though availability may be limited and prices could increase with tariffs.
Lego Unveils Record-Breaking $1,000 Death Star Set
Lego has released its most expensive set ever, a detailed $1,000 Death Star measuring over two feet tall and wide, designed for adult collectors with intricate scenes from Star Wars, reflecting Lego's successful strategy of targeting nostalgic adults and high-end collectors.
Leaked Details Suggest $650 LEGO Pokémon Set to Launch in 2026
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Lego Unveils Retro Nintendo Game Boy Set with Lenticular Display
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LEGO 40805 Arcade Machine: Hidden Details and Launch Preview
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"The Record-Breaking $700 LEGO Technic Liebherr Crawler Crane LR 13000: Officially Confirmed Price"
The new Liebherr Crawler Crane LR 13000 model is the most expensive Lego Technic set to date, priced at $700. Despite not being the largest set in terms of piece count, it stands over 39 inches tall and is packed with functionality, including a rotating upper structure, tank treads, and a fully-functional crane with a complex pulley system. The set includes six large Lego electric motors and two smart hubs for remote control, but does not come with rechargeable batteries. The Liebherr Crawler Crane LR 13000 will be available for pre-order on the Lego website and is set to release on August 1.
Squishmallows to be featured in McDonald's Happy Meals.
Squishmallows, the popular plush toy line, has partnered with McDonald's to offer a Happy Meal promotion featuring exclusive and seasonal plush designs. The promotion will include 24 Squishmallows and special edition toys, with Universal Music Group curating playlists to define 14 of the Squishmallows' personalities. The promotion will launch this summer, but each participating McDonald's location will only have up to a dozen Squishmallows. In the meantime, fans can purchase popular full-size Squishmallows, including a Disney Mickey Mouse design and a 24-inch octopus pet bed.
"New LEGO Creator 3-in-1 Sets for Summer 2023: Main Street and Space Roller Coaster"
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Lego Unveils Donkey Kong Expansion Sets for Super Mario.
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