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If you're afraid of scorpions, you should probably not see this. If you are not, then you should probably not miss this. BZPower's Lord Oblivion has once again posted one of his outstanding creations. This time it's a scorpion, minion of the Egyptian Goddess Serket. Using blue glow-in-the-dark pieces and a detailed construction (just look at that stinger!), it's as accurate as a LEGO representation of a blue, orange and black scorpion with glowing yellow eyes can get and definitely one of our most outstanding creations around the forums right now. Check it out! View the full article

A new video game in the lineup of LEGO Batman and LEGO DC Super Heroes has been announced. LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham features your favourite DC super heroes in an attempt to stop Braniac from destroying earth. Including over 150 unique playable characters, over 45 missions, a unique storyline and SPACE COMBAT, this looks like it's going to be one of the most unique attempts at a LEGO video game. The game will be available on all major gaming platforms. Read more about it, check out some screenshots and watch the trailer now! No precise release date is known yet, but some websites seem to indicate a release this fall. View the full article

Ready for more Legends of Chima Constraction figures? Today, BZPower Reporter Xccj looks at 70211 CHI Fluminox. Will this set send you soaring up with the flames, or should it have been left behind in the ashes? Read on or watch the video to see for yourself, and learn how you can get a chance to win a copy of this set! View the full article

Thawing from the Chima ice age comes Mungus, a mammoth/elephant Legends of Chima character! This tribe has emerged in some recent summer sets, and today the Chi-powered constraction set of Mungus is featured. Just how strong is he? Read, and watch, on to find out and to see how you can get your own copy of this set! View the full article

Thawing from the Chima ice age comes Mungus, a mammoth/elephant Legends of Chima character! This tribe has emerged in some recent summer sets, and today the Chi-powered constraction set of Mungus is featured. Just how strong is he? Read, and watch, on to find out and to see how you can get your own copy of this set! View the full article

Move over USA, Hungary now holds the world record for the tallest LEGO tower, NTD reports. The 34.76 meter-tall (114 foot-tall) tower was constructed in front of Saint Stephen's Basilica in Budapest, Hungary. The previous record was 34.43 meters (just shy of 113 feet) built by a school in Delaware last summer. If you were hoping to head over to Budapest to check it out I'm afraid you're too late - the tower is being disassembled today. I'm sure someone else will step up soon to try to top this new record though! View the full article

If you have ever wanted your minifigs to be decorated a little more bizarrely, or wished your favorite Munchkin cards would be translated into LEGO form, then the Crazy Bricks Munchkin Bricks KickStarter is for you! The AFOL responsible for such wonders as minifig-compatible pig, cow, and skull heads is back for a fan favorite: Munchkin weapons. I'd wager there are more than a few Munchkin fans lurking here on BZPower, and this is a great way to combine your tabletop gaming and LEGO interests together. Check it out for all the perks still being offered after it has met its funding goal. View the full article

Next on our list of Chima constraction sets to review is 70207 CHI Cragger, the crocodile prince. Although it won't be available in North America, you still have a chance to win this set by checking out the review and watching the video. Is this crazy croc worth it to add to your collection, or will he make you cry crocodile tears? You'll have to read on to find out! View the full article

LEGO was kind enough to send us a batch of the LEGO Legends of Chima constraction sets for this year, so of course we're going to review them. We're kicking things off with 70206 CHI Laval, the brave but often problem-causing hero of the group. And don't worry, if you're bummed that these sets aren't available in North America, we're giving away a copy too! So continue on to watch our video and read the review! View the full article

Philly Brick Fest took place back in April outside of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It was a first time event, but it was tons of fun and had a huge public turnout. BZPower was there displaying your MOCs and also taking pictures of all the creations. To learn more about what was on display and see the pictures, read on! View the full article

The Legends of Chima Water Park in LEGOLAND California has opened today. Each of the eight main tribes of Chima is represented in a unique attraction. Have some water fun in Cragger's Swamp, have a bite in Wolves' Den, meet Gorzan in his 15-foot tall mech suit in Explorers Forest, have a rest in Rhino Beach, race your Speedorz in Speedorz Arena and even more! You can read more about it here or check out the map here. View the full article

It goes without saying that the collectible minifigures have been a huge hit. We're up to Series 12 of the little buddies now, due out this October for $3.99 apiece. The Brick Fan has posted a (translated) list of the characters slated to appear in this set: Space Miner, Battle Goddess, Wizard, Dino Tracker, Swashbuckler, Jester, Piggy Guy, Hun Warrior, Fairytale Princess, Pizza Delivery Man, Video Game Guy, Spooky Girl, Prospector, Genie Girl, Rock Star, Lifeguard. View the full article

Earlier today, the poll for RPG Contest #31 opened up. There's some great games in there, and now it's time for you to pick the ones that you'd like to play! So head on over, read through the entries, and pick your three favorites. You have until 11:59 PM on May 26th, so don't dally! View the full article

We had the privilege of talking with Tim Courtney at BrickFair New England 2014. Find out about the new LEGO Ideas site (formerly LEGO Cuusoo), and a bit about Tim and his background with the company. You can read on to watch the video or check it out Huge thanks to Tim and the CEE Team for all their efforts to help the community and for making this happen! View the full article

The Hollywood Reporter has revealed the director and release date for the upcoming LEGO Ninjago animated movie. Scheduled for September 23, 2016, Charlie Bean will make his directorial debut with the film. Bean's previous work includes Tron: Uprising. While this will be his first time directing, I'm not too worried - Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, the writers and directors of The LEGO Movie, will be producing the Ninjago film along with Dan Lin and Roy Lee, who produced it. I hope you're all ready for some Spinjitzu action! View the full article

It's time for another BZPower Set Review. Today, BZP Reporter Xccj goes over the LEGO Friends polybag set 41043 Penguin's Playground. Should you dive down deep for this set, or should you leave it out in the cold? Read on or watch the video review to find out. View the full article

The poll for the May 2014 BZPower Flickr Contest opened last night. There's a dozen great entries and you get to decide on who wins! Which MOCist will get their creation set as the BZPower Flickr Group's banner and win a copy of Evo XL? You have until May 22nd at 11:59 PM Eastern to vote, and after that we'll know the answer! View the full article

You read that right. The line of miniature Minecraft playsets is getting an official set for the final stage sometime this June. Going for the standard $34.99 USD and featuring appropriately terrifying details like the Ender Dragon and three brick-built Endermen microfigs, this addition promises to bring an end to your Lego-Minecraft layout. View the full article

Five years after taking a break from saving the world, LEGO's secret agent theme is back this summer with the Ultra Agents! Now the sets are available for preorder on Shop at Home, set to ship out next week on May 25. There is a variety of vehicles, missions and price points to appeal to any LEGO fan. I've been looking forward to this rebooted theme since their showcase at the New York Toy Fair, so it is great being able to see some high-quality set photos and official details before their launch. Sneak into S@H to see what is coming! View the full article

The official release date is June, but the new series two of the Mixels have already begun becoming available in stores around the world (no guarantee they may actually be available where you live, though). The blue Frosticons, the brown Fang Gang and the orange Flexers have also starred in their first episode already, Wrong Colors (video only available in the US). Check out the updated Cartoon Network and LEGO websites to find out more about them and check out your local LEGO or toy stores to see if you can already get your hands on them! View the full article

Today we have the pleasure of announcing a new feature on BZPower, the Referral Program. The idea is that you know LEGO fans who aren't BZPower members, and BZPower is always looking for new members. With this program, you can invite your friends to join the site, and both you and your friends get some perks as a result. Check out the topic for more information about referrals and how you can participate! View the full article

LEGO Shop@Home has an update regarding the 10244 Fairground Mixer Creator Expert set. If you're a part of the LEGO VIP program (and why wouldn't you be?) you have exclusive access to buy it now online and in LEGO Brand Retail stores from now until May 31st. Starting in June, everyone will be able to purchase it, so if this set caught your fancy, grab it now before they all get snatched up! View the full article

Earlier this month, fishers64 posted reviews of both the first and second (so far) seasons of the LEGO Legends of Chima TV show. If you haven't watched the show and don't mind some spoilers, it's a great way to see if it's something you might like. Even if you have watched the show, reading someone's thoughts on it can give you a new perspective. It's definitely worth a read if you're at all interested in Chima! View the full article

In case you forgot, you only have until midnight on Friday, May 16th, to enter the May 2014 Flickr Contest - build your constraction creation soon! Also, the entry period for Bionicle RPG Contest 31 ends in a little over a week - Thursday, May 22nd at midnight Eastern. Get writing your text-based role playing game now! Finally, for new members of the site and those who have yet to join, you can enter our New Member Raffle for a chance to win the original Minecraft Cuusoo (now Ideas) set. There's lots to do, so what are you waiting for? View the full article

It's time for a new survey from LEGO, and it's up to you to give them the data they need. You can check it out right here and have at it. You've only got until May 30th though, so there's no time to lose. In addition, the CEE Team has given us some information about the results from the last survey, which you can see if you read on! Help LEGO get the information they need to help the fans better! View the full article