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Playmobil or Lego: The Best USS Enterprise Set?
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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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LEGO Launches $400 Star Trek Enterprise-D Set Featuring Iconic Characters

Originally Published 2 months ago — by The Verge

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Lego is releasing its first Star Trek set, a detailed $400 replica of the USS Enterprise NCC-1701-D from Star Trek: The Next Generation, featuring 3,600 pieces, a detachable saucer, and nine minifigures with iconic accessories, available from November 28th with a special shuttlepod offer for early buyers.

Pettable Poké Ball Toy with 150+ Pokémon Inside

Originally Published 4 months ago — by Engadget

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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.

"The Record-Breaking $700 LEGO Technic Liebherr Crawler Crane LR 13000: Officially Confirmed Price"

Originally Published 2 years ago — by Gizmodo

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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.

Originally Published 2 years ago — by WGN TV Chicago

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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"

Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Brick Fan

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LEGO has unveiled two new Creator 3-in-1 sets for Summer 2023: Main Street (31141) and Space Roller Coaster (31142). Both sets allow you to build the main model and then take it apart to build two alternate models. The Main Street set features a bustling city with a hotel, music shop, café, and more, while the Space Roller Coaster set takes you on a trip to a space-themed amusement park with a roller coaster, drop tower, and more.

Lego Unveils Donkey Kong Expansion Sets for Super Mario.

Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Verge

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Lego is adding four Donkey Kong sets to its Super Mario lineup, featuring characters from Donkey Kong Country. The sets range from $11 to $110 and include figures such as Donkey Kong, Diddy Kong, and Rambi the Rhino. The sets will be available from August 1st, and join Lego's other Nintendo-themed sets, including Mario, Luigi, and Bowser. Lego has yet to reveal its rumored first-ever Legend of Zelda set and has yet to do Metroid in brick form.