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With Lego Universe recently canceled, you wouldn't expected LEGO to create another multiplayer game. However, LEGO and Funcom recently announced an agreement to develop a new massively multiplayer online game based on the LEGO Minifigures line. The announcement hints at the possibility that it will be free, so be sure to check back soon.View the full article

BZPower prides itself in overtaking the Bionicle display at any LEGO convention, but with BrickFair being the country's largest means for AFOLs to congregate and show off, we count on you, the members to help us make it memorable as we unforgivingly show just what the Lincoln Logs of LEGO themes can do. How? By mailing your MOCs to stand with the best and brightest creations of BrickFair 2012. Everything you need to know follows.View the full article

This year LEGO introduced a new line of Star Wars mini planets, combining a miniature planet, a Star Wars mini-model, and a minifig. Today BZPower looks at one of these, 9676 TIE Interceptor and Death Star, as reviewed by Valenti. Are these planets worth adding to your collection? Read on to find out!View the full article

The persistent Gatanui has made a startling discovery; the summer wave of Hero Factory sets can now be ordered online here. Of course, there are some limitations: namely, they're only available in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. While this still leaves a lot of us empty-handed, it gives us hope that the sets will reach local store shelves soon. And then, Stormer will come and save the day, because that's what Heroes do!View the full article

The elite Epic Critics Club has existed in some form for many years on BZP, spreading its wisdom far and wide, rewarding the efforts of the dedicated writers of the Epics Forum. Now the group is looking for some new blood, and they are staging a one week epics critiquing competition, the winner of which will get an internship with the ECC. Whether you're an experienced denizen of the Epics Forum, or just a writer with a penchant for assisting others on the path to better writing, check out the contest post and consider throwing your hat into the ring.View the full article

It's been quite an event: twelve days, twelve different themes, and hundreds (yes, hundreds!) of flash fiction entries. But now the end is in sight. The <a href=' http://www.bzpower.com/board/index.php?showforum=75' target='offsite'>Warm Up: Flash Fiction Marathon final COT polls</a> will close at 11:59 PM EST on June 23rd. This will decide the winners for the six Completely Off Topic themes before the last round of voting begins. So take advantage of the opportunity and start reading!View the full article

We all love Legos, but what would it feel like to live in them? Well, couple Melissa Marks and Vicente Caride have recently gotten a taste of that with their new Lego staircase. The multicolored creation might not have a good color scheme, but is inspiring nonetheless.View the full article

Looking for a way to catalogue your Harry Potter minifigs with larger-than-life images and detailed descriptions of each different version compiled in one convenient volume complete with an exclusive Harry Potter minifig? Who isn't? That's why DK Publishing has just released their newest Lego character encyclopedia, LEGO Harry Potter: Characters of the Magical World. It's currently selling at $10.10 in the US, £9.74 in the UK, and CDN$ 15.15 in Canada. If you'd like to make sure your collection is complete, this is the best way to do it!View the full article

Looking for a way to catalogue your Harry Potter minifigs with larger-than-life images and detailed descriptions of each different version compiled in one convenient volume complete with an exclusive Harry Potter minifig? Who isn't? That's why DK Publishing has just released their newest Lego character encyclopedia, <a href="http://amzn.to/KwndzE">LEGO Harry Potter: Characters of the Magical World</a>. It's currently selling at $10.10 in the US, 9.74 pounds in the UK, and CDN$ 15.15 in Canada. If you'd like to make sure your collection is complete, this is the best way to do it!View the full article

LEGO has opened a new LEGOLAND Discovery Center in Tokyo, Japan, this past weekend, opening 'the first LEGO attraction in Asia,' says LEGO's G+ page. More information can be found on the official website. A quick browser-translation shows that between events like birthday parties, a LEGO factory tour and a 4D cinema, there should be plenty to do for Japan-based LEGO fans.View the full article

Times are bad in the land of Ninjago; the Serpentine Tribes have united and are now out in search of the Fang Blades. Even Lasha has been given his own Bite Cycle to ride around on. Can Cole defeat this Serpentine on his snake-like motorcycle? Also, is 9447: Lasha's Bite Cycle a decent set to get or not? Perhaps this review will hold some answers!View the full article

We're about halfway through the month of June, so it's time to start soliciting questions for this month's Powercast Interview. This time around, you can PM your questions to Sumiki, one of our wonderful Forum Mentors. Come up with a real mind bender, find out what it's like to work on BZP and hang out with the other staff, or just ask him about his favorite type of fish, it's up to you!View the full article

Christian Faber has updated his blog in recent weeks with various examples of Bionicle concept art. The most recent posts feature preliminary images of Voya Nui and Mahri Nui, accompanied as always by Mr. Faber's own comments. Interestingly, one image of Voya Nui reveals more of the island's subterranean structure, which houses the Mask of Life. Other recent updates include cover art for the Bionicle Heroes video game and logo, as well as a "Final Showdown" concept poster exemplifying the final arc of the 2008 Bionicle storyline. View the full article

Three more Lego Stores will be popping up around the US in the coming days. A Lego Store in Elizabeth, New Jersey will be opening on June 15. This will be followed by stores in Lynnwood, Washington and Alpharetta, Georgia, opening on June 22 and June 29 respectively. Lego is offering t-shirts and other promotional items at these events, so for those in the area, go check it out!View the full article

The dual Library Summer Olympics topics have been unveiled in Comedies and COT, the beginning of the multi-faceted writing competition that will span much of the summer. Like the recent Flash Fiction bonanza, the Summer Olympics are run simultaneously in Completely Off Topic and the Bionicle Library forums, and are open to writers of all proficiencies. The Flash Fiction Marathon saw almost shocking success, drawing 279 entries in about two weeks from a multitude of authors, but it's not quite over yet. For the contest to function properly and come to a satisfactory conclusion, votes must be cast! If you have a few minutes, show your appreciation and give your two cents on which talented keyboard pounder should bring home the prizes in the Bionicle (first of two) tier of the Flash Fiction Marathon Final Polls!View the full article

You knew it was coming, and since it's a pretty bi-monthly thing, you knew there'd be an article about it any day now: The newest issue of the Lego magazine has begun appearing in mailboxes. It's got a several neat contests with $100 gift card prizes, obligatory promotion of the new line of summer sets, comics, some small games and trivia, and quite a bit more! The most notable thing here is a DC superhero quiz with the new Lego Batman 2 game being offered up as a prize. If you're a subscriber, be sure to give this issue a good look, you won't want to miss a thing!View the full article

This weekend at US LEGOLAND parks, the LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes video game will be available for early play. Along with trying out the game, the theme park will have contests and a scavenger hunt for the Super Hero line. More info on where these events will be located for each park can be found on the Inside Scoop page. Don't forget to have fun!View the full article

It's time for another LEGO Avengers set review. Today, xccj looks at the 6867: Loki's Cosmic Cube Escape. It features three minifigs from the movie, as well as a big SHIELD truck. Is this one worth picking up? Read on.View the full article

Today at and event at the Mall of America, LEGO has announced their newest Direct to Consumer set. The 10228 Haunted House is an extension of the Monster Fighters line, and combines the fun of that playtheme with the detail and scale of the large D2C sets. Read on to see the pictures and full press release.View the full article

As we reported last month, LEGO released the Star Wars Battle Orders iOS app on iTunes. Well, now you can play it as a Unity3D game on the LEGO Star Wars website. Several levels are currently available, and keep an eye out for Dark Side-themed levels featuring Darth Maul to be released in July!View the full article

Bricks Cascade recently concluded, and Oregon Public Broadcasting was on the scene to do some coverage. They've posted a brief story about the event, which includes a video of the freestyle combo build that took place. And who took center-stage in the piece? Why none other than DeeVee, Nukaya, Hahli Husky, and Janus! Go watch and listen to them talk about their amazing creations (Nukaya's won the competition)!View the full article

A press release has appeared on the official LEGO website. It informs us that, according to the survey conducted by the Reputation Institute, LEGO is the tenth most reputable brand/company in the world. Being ranked amongst the likes of Disney, Apple, and Google is no small feat, and is something the company and all of its fans should be proud of. Great job LEGO!View the full article

Reiman Gardens, a park that serves as the entrance to Iowa State University, is now hosting a menagerie of giant Lego sculptures constructed by Certified Lego Builder Sean Kenney and his team. Models include fish, lily pads, a bison, and a hummingbird. The display will remain in the garden until October 28, so if you in the area, go check it out!View the full article

It's been several years since a non-licensed Lego theme has made it to the ever-growing world of console gaming, so for those of you overwhelmed by the assortment of games based on popular franchises, Lego City: Undercover is here at last! The games revolves around the protagonist, Chase McCain, tracking down Rex Fury, a criminal perpetrating crimes across the city. It has been announced as a Wii U exclusive, and it may be worth looking into if you've found yourself thinking the line of Lego video games has strayed too far from its roots. More details can be found on the official site here or on the Nintendo announcement page above.View the full article

Just as summer starts to emerge, LEGOLAND Florida has opened its waterpark component. Filled with slides, a wave pool, and a lazy river, among other attractions, "there's plenty of ice-cold fun for those hot summer days," says LEGO.com. More details can also be found on the LEGOLAND Florida page.View the full article