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More updates have arrived for the Lego Lord of the Rings theme! You can now order 7 new Lord of the Rings sets on the LEGO Shop. You can also check out the new updates to The Lord of the Rings website, which include a map and a somewhat comical animation involving the new set “Gandalf Arrives”. This update is not something you should miss!

I said we were going back to Avengers set reviews, and I am true to my word. Today DeeVee looks at another of the Marvel constraction sets, 4530 Hulk. Is this monster of a set worth your hard-earned cash despite his lack of purple pants? You'll have to read on to find out!  

The first Asian landmark has been added to the growing list of famous architecture to be rendered brickwise. The Gate of Exalted Ceremonies, also known as the Sungnyemu, is located in Seoul, Korea, and has been standing since 1398. The set will become available for purchase on June 1st in LEGO and LEGOLAND stores as well as Shop at Home, where $34.99 buys you interaction with over 800 years of history.

Direct your attention to BZPower's newest subforum: The Ninjago Wiki. Ninjago is one of TLG's most popular themes, and its stronger-than-normal storyline shares some similarities with Bionicle. It only makes sense, then, that BZPower partners with one of the largest Ninjago fan sites, The Ninjago Wiki. I look forward to giving their team a place on BZP to share the mysteries of Spinjitzu with our members. As an aside, Ninjago discussion can go in any of BZPower's LEGO-related forums, but you are certainly welcome and encouraged to discuss it in the new subforum as well.

Do you lie awake at night wondering where your next pick-a-brick cup is coming from? Do you need to get to a Lego store within the next three weeks? Do you live in Wauwatosa, WI, Woodlands, TX, or Peabody, MA? If you answered yes to all three questions, then you're in luck! Three new Lego stores are opening at those locations. The first opened this weekend in Wisconsin and the next two are to follow in the next two weeks. More information can be found at the official sites, linked above. If you live in or around those areas, I'd encourage you to go visit!

Today we have a review of a different sorts. DeeVee has taken a look at the 20200 Master Builder Academy Starter Set to see what this MBA thing is all about. Are you looking for ways to improve your building? Want a peek inside the brains of LEGO set designers and master builders? Even if you don't, read on to see what makes this set tick!  

It's time for the Avengers reviews to continue! Not content to just buy the teeny-tiny set, Ta-metru_defender bought the big Marvel Super Heroes set, the Quinjet Aerial Battle. Is this a set that should swoosh through your house? Read on to see!  

What's that in the shadows? The whirr of machinery, the hiss of hydraulics, a gleam of emerald... From its wheeled feet to its shoulder blasters, Lord Oblivion's Hunter MOC is a thing of beauty and a joy to behold. Lord Oblivion has been rising in the Bionicle building scene for quite some time now, and this project does not disappoint, go check it out.

The Avengers movie is in theaters, so what better time to take a look at some of the tie-in sets? Today Ta-metru_defender looks at Captain America's Avenging Cycle, the smallest of the bunch. Is this a set fitting of the First Avenger? Read on to find out!  

Today we have a slightly different review for you. Instead of reviewing a single set, BZPower Report Xccj has acquired all the minifigs from Series 7 Collectible Minifigures. Series 7 has been hitting shelves recently, so you'll want to get them now before they're all picked through. Which ones are worth collecting, and how can you find them? Read on to find out!  

It has been speculated for some time, but only now has it been confirmed that a LEGO Lord of the Rings video game is being developed by Traveler's Tales and its parent company Warner Bros. Confirmation comes in the form of promos found in early-releases of the LotR LEGO sets, even though Warner has not made any official announcement. With the success of previous titles such as LEGO Star Wars, Indiana Jones, and Harry Potter, LEGO LotR will certainly be an exciting addition to the LEGO video game franchise!

Mr. Faber has once again added more concept art to the Faber Files. This newest update includes sketches and drawings for the Takanuva and Makuta logos of 2003, a 2007 teaser poster, as well as concepts for a line that he calls "Battlepeak", which later became Exo-Force. I definitely recommend you go and check this out!

Once again, the poor television series Firefly, arguably one of the best productions of the previous decade, gets smacked down by the powers that be. Disappointingly, the LEGO CUUSOO program has rejected a proposal for Firefly-themed sets, such as the Serenity spaceship. The series was deemed inappropriate for the core LEGO age group of 6-11 year-olds; read on for commentary on the inconsistency of this decision.  

Lego just recently unveiled their newest app for the iPhone and iPhone 4S, dubbed "Lego Lens." Utilizing the GPS location of your phone and its camera, the program creates three-dimensional Lego models for you to find in the surrounding environment. Compatibility with more devices is planned for the future. In the meantime, iPhone users may want to check this out and read the full details on the official site.

Today LEGO has announced a new, awesome set - 10226 Sopwith Camel. Imagine you're a World War I Flying Ace (or Snoopy pretending to be one) taking on the Red Baron in an dog fight!For all the pictures, details, and more on this set, read on!  

Recently the LEGO Harry Potter Years 5-7 game was released on pretty much every platform, but now you can relive the magic in the palm of your hand. Now available in iTunes, for $4.99 the game can be found in the iTunes store and your iPod Touch or iPhone. Ready your wand, pick up your broomstick, and read all about it on Smashing Bricks.

CUUSOO is a pretty awesome concept, and I don't think we've been giving it the coverage it quite deserves. After the Minecraft set was created, another project hit 10k supporters: Shaun of the Dead, but due to its violent themes was not accepted. Other projects have since reached that impressive milestone and are starting the review process now: EVE Online, Back to the Future, The Legend of Zelda, and Firefly. Some of these definitely seem like better fits than Shaun of the Dead, and hopefully we'll see Link and others transformed into ABS sometime soon!

Cartoon Network has announced that the second season of Ninjago: Masters of Spinjitsu will be released on DVD on June 26, 2012. This newest season will be released as a two-disc set, containing all 13 episodes (although, unfortunately, without bonus features). If you are a fan of the TV series and are interested in adding this to your viewing library, this is definitely something to look forward to!

Lego Friends in the new theme aimed at girls, which is a bold step for Lego to take. Set 3933: Olivia's Invention Workshop is one of the more unique of the Friends sets because it involves Olivia exploring a hobby that isn't traditionally associated with girls. Does this set appeal to the younger female audience? I won't be able to tell you that exactly, but I hope to give an honest review of this set and how it can appeal to both boys and girls.  

Lego Conventions are always a blast for Lego Fans to attend, and it's a great way to meet other BZPower members and hang out. However, whenever we post about an event on the news, there are always those who are sad that the event's not in their local area. Well, with this article I hope to sum up most of the major Lego conventions in the US (and some outside the US.) There are so many conventions coming together nowadays that there's almost always one close to your area. Read on for the full list!