Hapori Tohu

Mr. Faber has once again added more concept art to <a href='http://faberfiles.blogspot.com/' target='offsite'>the Faber Files</a>. 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! View the full article

Once again, the poor television series <em>Firefly</em>, arguably one of the best productions of the previous decade, gets smacked down by the powers that be. Disappointingly, the LEGO CUUSOO program <a href='http://lego.cuusoo.com/ideas/view/12902' target='offsite'>has rejected</a> a proposal for <em>Firefly</em>-themed sets, such as the <em>Serenity</em> 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. View the full article

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. View the full article

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! View the full article

Recently the LEGO Harry Potter Years 5-7 game was <a href='http://bzpower.com/story.php?ID=5362' target='offsite'>released</a> 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 <a href='http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/lego-harry-potter-years-5-7/id501220013?mt=8' target='offsite'>iTunes store</a> and your iPod Touch or iPhone. Ready your wand, pick up your broomstick, and read all about it on <a href='http://smashing-bricks.com/2012/05/04/lego-harry-potter-years-5-7-now-available-for-iphone-and-ipad/' target='offsite'>Smashing Bricks</a>. View the full article

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: target="offiste">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: target="offiste">EVE Online, target="offiste">Back to the Future, target="offiste">The Legend of Zelda, and target="offiste">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! View the full article

Cartoon Network has announced that the second season of <i>Ninjago: Masters of Spinjitsu</i> 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! View the full article

Lego Friends in the new theme aimed at girl, 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. View the full article

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! View the full article

The May-June edition of the LEGO Magazine is headed to a mailbox near you. This one features the Marvel Super Heroes sets, just in time for the <em>Avengers</em> movie opening. There's also a trivia contest where you can get a chance to win a $100 Lego gift card. Keep checking the mail! View the full article

Christian Faber has recently updated the look and feel of <a href="http://faberfiles.blogspot.com/" target="offsite">the Faber Files</a>, his personal blog. He's added a bunch more Bionicle-related content too. Some of my favorites include <a href="http://faberfiles.blogspot.com/2012/04/karda-nui-concept.html" target="offsite">concept art of Karda Nui</a>, <a href="http://faberfiles.blogspot.com/2012/04/bionicle-planet-system-concept.html" target="offsite">the origins of the Bionicle planets/moons</a>, and <a href="http://faberfiles.blogspot.com/2012/04/mask-of-life-concept.html" target="offsite">some great concept art of the Ignika</a>. Check them out and all the other posts while you're over there! View the full article

Get your iPods ready, it's time for a new episode of the BZPowercast! You can download Episode 34 <a href="http://www.bzpower.com/Imaging/powercast/BZPowercastSeries2Episode34.m4a">right here</a> and listen to us ramble on about any number of enthralling topics. To see what we've chosen to discuss this month, see below:<blockquote>Forget the silly rhymes - April showers bring BZPowercasts! In Episode 34 we start by answering a listener question. Then 55555 and Takuma Nuva dive right in to discussing the Faber Files. Windrider then joins me for this month's How-To BZP about the Retired Staff group. After that, I interview Takuma Nuva as part of our new Staff Interview series. And we can't end things without a musical piece from McSmeag. Enjoy the show, and catch you again next month!</blockquote> View the full article

It's that time again. LEGO would like you to complete a survey for them. But they've pulled out all the stops this time and partnered with Aarhus University and DePaul University to help collect and analyze the feedback. You can take the survey <a href="https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/LEGO_Fan_Survey_English" target="offsite">right here</a>. Be sure to read on for a message from the Community Events & Engagement team, explaining a little more about the survey and thanking you all for helping LEGO out! View the full article

Collectors take note: BZP member Mask collector has put his completed collection of Kraata up for auction in the <a href='http://www.bzpower.com/board/index.php?showtopic=4613' target='offsite'>B/S/T Forum</a>. Starting bid is $25.00, so don't delay. In addition, there is also the possibility of purchasing 4 of the rare "Vacuum Metal Krana" (only 5000 ever manufactured, see <a href='http://www.bzpower.com/story.php?ID=1222' target='offsite'>here</a> for more info). The auction ends April 29th, so don't miss your chance to own one of these rare pieces. View the full article

One should never embark on any enterprise without proper equipment, or disaster and dismay are sure to follow. To properly gird yourself for the coming convention season you will need a <a href="http://www.bzpower.com/board/index.php?app=blog&module=display&section=blog&blogid=398&showentry=114925">BZP T-Shirt of some kind. Continuing in it's glorious two year tradition, the orchestrators of the BZP T-Shirt Project</a> are <a href="http://www.bzpower.com/board/index.php?app=blog&module=display&section=blog&blogid=398&showentry=114925">asking anyone and everyone to submit any ideas</a> they have as to the t-shirt's design. this has worked well in the past, and will work well again if people step forward with ideas and artwork. View the full article

Asia is getting it's first LEGOLAND! LEGOLAND Malaysia is set to open on September 15, 2012. The park will feature over 40 rides and attractions and family-focused interactive shows. You can read the official press release <a href='http://smashing-bricks.com/2012/04/25/legoland-malaysia-announces-opening-date/' target='offsite'>here</a>. View the full article

LEGO has released a new app for iOS device owners, the <em>Super Hero Movie Maker</em>. The app invites you to build an adventure with the Lego Super Heroes and capture it for sharing with others. The app is compatible with iDevices from the iPhone 3GS on up; head over to <a href='http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/lego-super-hero-movie-maker/id516001587?mt=8' target='offsite'>the iTunes store</a> to collect your copy free of charge. View the full article

Fans of the scary, macabre, and supernatural rejoice, for the Lego <a href='http://monsterfighters.lego.com/en-us/default.aspx' target='offsite'>Monster Fighter site</a> is now live! The frighteningly awesome site features a video on the story of the Fighters, several minigames, and teasers for all kinds of new content, coming soon! This may be the greatest theme Lego has ever chosen to bring back from the grave, so I suggest you read up on your creepy folklore to prepare yourself! The monsters are coming! View the full article

In case you had not heard, there had been plans for a LEGO movie. Announced last November, the release date for that has been revealed: February 28, 2014. Quite a ways off, but as <a href='http://movies.ign.com/articles/122/1223592p1.html' target='offsite'>an article</a> explains, the animation will be done by the esteemed Animal Logic, so the quality will be worthwhile. The article also gives a quick synopsis of the movie. View the full article

Over the years on the Powercast, we've interviewed several new staff members shortly after they'd joined the team. But what about all the other people who keep the site running? That's why this month we're starting a series of staff interviews, and <b>YOU</b> get to ask the questions! Things will kick off with Takuma Nuva, so if you have something you'd like to ask him, send him a PM with your question! View the full article

The 2012 Summer Olympics are approaching, and it appears that LEGO has been preparing. In honor of the Great Britain Olympic team, LEGO is releasing a special edition Lego Minifigure line-up representing nine different British athletes. While the minifigures will be available exclusively in the UK, I recommend you check out the images <a href='http://www.brickset.com/news/article/?ID=2991' target='offsite'>here</a>. View the full article

Giant Lego flowers and trees have sprouted in Syndey, Australia. As part of the Lego Festival of Play, LEGO has installed giant Lego models of flower and pieces. The display is only up until tomorrow, so I recommend that anyone in the area go check them out while you still can. Read more and see images <a href='http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/about-town/forest-blooms-in-martin-place-20120419-1x907.html' target='offsite'>here</a>. View the full article

The LEGO Architecture series has added a new set to its lineup, the great Big Ben - one of the most recognizable landmarks in the United Kingdom. A preview image of the model has been <a href='http://dl.dropbox.com/u/6936045/21013_002_side.TIFF' target='offsite'>shared online</a> (warning: TIFF). The set (21013 Big Ben) will become available for purchase on Shop@Home and LEGO brand retail locations starting June 1st, and will sell for $29.99. View the full article

2012 is the 50th anniversary of Lego in Australia, and Lego has launched the <a href='http://www.legofestival.com.au/' target='offsite'>Festival of Play</a> website to commemorate it! The site features several interesting articles and a stop-motion video about the man who introduced the brick to Australia. Even if you're not from around there, it's still quite an interesting experience that promises some more top-secret content come Wednesday! Go ahead and give it a look! View the full article