2 June 2006 - jabba's Sail Barge Released!!


6210 Jabba's Sail Barge - Image ©LEGO 2006

LEGO has released a new classic Star Wars set: 6210 Jabba's Sail Barge (781 pieces, 799 DKK/75 USD). The set is already available via Shop at Home.

2 June 2006 - Ice Bricks set Released!!


4277645 Ice Bricks - Image ©LEGO 2006

Here's a fun idea: LEGO Ice Bricks! Ever dreamt of cooling your drinks with ice cubes shaped like LEGO bricks? Well, 4277645 Ice Bricks (1 piece, 45 DKK/4 GBP) is what you have been looking for!. Available now via Shop at Home.

2 June 2006 - LDD 1.6 Released!

LEGO has released version 1.6 of the LEGO Digital Designer software. This allows you to create your own model, upload it and buy the pieces to build it! From 8 May, 520 different bricks will be available on LEGOFactory – including a number of popular train elements. Go visit LEGOFactory yourself and try it out!

5 May 2006 - New Batman™ sets Released!!


7782 The Batwing™: The Joker's Aerial Assault - Image ©LEGO 2006

LEGO© has released four new movie sets, and this time, it's Batman™ on the line! 7779 The Batman™ Dragster: Catwoman™ Pursuit (92 pieces, 90 DKK/10 USD), 7780 The Batboat™: Hunt for Killer Croc™ (188 pieces, 200 DKK/20 USD), 7781 The Batmobile™: Two-Face's Escape (386 pieces, 349 DKK/30 USD) and 7782 The Batwing™: The Joker's Aerial Assault (523 pieces, 549 DKK/50 USD). A Batcave is planned for later release. All sets are available now via Shop at Home.

1 April 2006 - Next Gen Mindstorms!!


B8527 LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT - Image ©LEGO 2006

The next generation of Mindstorms is now available for preordering via Shop at Home. The price is 2499 DKK (250 USD). Ages 10+. The set includes 577 pieces, and features a powerful 32-bit microprocessor and more memory, plus support for USB 2.0 and Bluetooth. The new generation is expected to be shipping by 15 September 2006. System requirements:

Windows
Intel® Pentium® processor or compatible, 800 MHz minimum
Windows XP Professional or Home Edition with Service Pack 2
256MB of RAM minimum
Up to 300MB of available hard-disk space
XGA display (1024x768)
1 available USB port
CD-ROM drive
Compatible Bluetooth adapter (optional)*

Macintosh
PowerPC® G3, G4, G5 processor, 600 MHz minimum
Apple MacOS X v. 10.3.9 or 10.4
256MB of RAM minimum
Up to 300MB of available hard-disk space
XGA display (1024x768)
1 available USB port
CD-ROM drive
Compatible Bluetooth adapter (optional)*

*Supported Bluetooth software are Widcomm® Bluetooth for Windows newer than v. 1.4.2.10 SP5 and the Bluetooth stacks included in Microsoft XP with Service Pack 2 / Apple MacOS X 10.3.9 and 10.4.

14 March 2006 - New Ferrari sets Released!!


8672 Ferrai Finish Line - Image ©LEGO 2006

LEGO has released three new Ferrari sets: 8671 Ferrari F430 Spider 1:17 (559 pieces, 349 DKK/40 USD), 8672 Ferrari Finish Line (573 pieces, 499 DKK/60 USD) and 8673 Ferrari F1 Fuel Stop (189 pieces, 200 DKK/20 USD). The Ferrari Finish Line set in particular looks interesting, but the F430 Spider also looks nice. All sets are available now via Shop at Home.

14 March 2006 - New City Airport sets Released!!


7894 Airport - Image ©LEGO 2006

LEGO has released three new Transportation sets: 7893 Passenger Plane (401 pieces, 399 DKK/35 GBP), 7894 Airport (700 pieces, 699 DKK/70 GBP) and 7901 Airplane Mechanic (26 pieces, 30 DKK/3 GBP). These sets feature two very large aircraft. All sets are available now via Shop at Home.

14 March 2006 - New Police Boat Released!


7899 Police Boat - Image ©LEGO 2006

LEGO has released a new Police set: 7899 Police Boat (199 pieces, 150 DKK/15 GBP). This set includes a fully working motor, and the boat can float on real water. The set is available now via Shop at Home.

14 March 2006 - New Airport Firetruck Released!


7891 Airport Firetruck - Image ©LEGO 2006

LEGO has released a nice little firetruck to go with the Emergency Rescue and Transportation sets: 7891 Airport Firetruck (148 pieces, 100 DKK/15 USD). This set is available now via Shop at Home.

3 March 2006 - New Soccer sets Released!


3569 Grand Soccer Stadium - Image ©LEGO 2006

LEGO has released three new Soccer/Football sets: 3568 Soccer Target Practice (26 pieces, 70 DKK/6 GBP), 3569 Grand Soccer Stadium (386 pieces, 499 DKK/30 GBP) and 3570 Street Soccer (199 pieces, 200 DKK/13 GBP). All sets are available now via Shop at Home.

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