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September 18, 2020

Celebrate 40th Anniversary of ‘The Empire Strikes Back’ With This 1,267-Piece LEGO Set

It's been 40 years since George Lucas' iconic The Empire Strikes Back first landed on the silver screen. This sequel to the original Star Wars is the fifth film (chronologically) in the series; and to celebrate the anniversary, LEGO has released a special commemorative set. Any fan of the film will instantly recognize the Imperial AT-AT Walker from the Battle of Hoth, and now you can build your own with toy bricks.

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September 2, 2020

Artist Builds Amazing Menagerie of Animals With LEGO Bricks

Traditional sculptors use a variety of classic mediums—clay, plaster, marble—but Brooklyn-based artist and “professional kid” Sean Kenney opts for something different—he works with LEGOs. LEGO bricks are a medium familiar to all. For many budding young artists, the colorful bricks are their first introduction to sculpting and engineering. Kenney continues to use the toys for this purpose, combining his expertise as a cartoonist with meticulous blueprints.

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November 11, 2019

LEGO Releases 3,306-Piece Batmobile Kit to Celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the 1989 Film

It’s been 30 years since the release of Tim Burton’s 1989 Batman, starring Michael Keaton as the titular character (aka Bruce Wayne). While the superhero’s iconic Batmobile has evolved over time, the 1989 version is perhaps the most recognizable iteration of the sleek, bat-winged vehicle. In celebration of one of the most iconic vehicles in cinema, LEGO is soon to release an epic Batmobile model toy kit. Measuring over 60 cm (23 inches)

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