Tag: Technics

What is LEGO Technics? It’s a construction system that allows you to build advanced, real-life objects like cars, trucks, and cranes. The Technic line was launched in 1977, and since then, LEGO has released hundreds of kits. Most Technic sets are designed for kids aged 9 and up, though some smaller sets are geared towards younger builders. What sets Technic apart from other LEGO lines is its focus on mechanized objects. In addition to traditional bricks, Technic sets include gears, axles, motors, and other moving parts. This allows you to create complex models that actually work, like cars with working steering or cranes that can pick up and move heavy objects. If you’re looking for a challenge, LEGO Technic is the perfect line for you.

If you are wondering how to get a handle on all your Technics bricks be sure to see how I store my LEGOs.

2019 LEGO Releases

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Today is New Year’s day 2019, and there are over 100 new LEGO sets being released today! Pretty much every major series LEGO makes is getting a handful of new sets, at all different price points, plus they are adding a 2 new ones, Overwatch and Sky Police.

Here is my list of new LEGO sets released on January 1 2019. I try to keep it as complete as I can, and add to it when I have more info. Please let me know in the comments below if I have left something off, or you have more info, or even if you just found this list helpful.

Release DateSet NumberPriceNameTheme
1/1/201920144$49.99ParisArchitecture
1/1/201921043$49.99San FranciscoArchitecture
1/1/201976116$19.99Batman Batsub and the Underwater ClashBatman
1/1/201976117$39.99Batman Mech vs. Poison Ivy MechBatman
80101Chinese New Year's Eve DinnerChinese
80102Dragon DanceChinese
1/1/201960212$9.99City Barbecue Burn Out,City
1/1/201960214$39.99Burger Bar Fire RescueCity
1/1/201960217$59.99Fire PlaneCity
1/1/201960215$69.99Fire StationCity
1/1/201960216$99.99Downtown Fire Brigade SetCity
60213City Dock Side Fire,City
60218City Desert Rally RacerCity
60219Construction LoaderCity
60220Garbage TruckCity
60221City Diving YachtCity
60222City Snow Groomer,City
60223City Harvester TransportCity
60240Kayak AdventureCity
1/1/201960206$9.99Sky Police Jet Patrol (54 pieces)City Sky
1/1/201960207$29.99Sky Police Drone Chase (192 pieces)City Sky
1/1/201960208$39.99Sky Police Parachute Arrest (218 pieces)City Sky
1/1/201960209$50.99Sky Police Diamond Heist (400 pieces)City Sky
1/1/201960210$89.99Sky Police Air Base (529 pieces)City Sky
60239Police Patrol Car (92 pieces)City Sky
11001Bricks and IdeasClassic
11002Basic Brick SetClassic
11003Bricks and EyesClassic
1/1/201931086$14.99Futuristic Flyer (157 pieces )Creator
1/1/201931088$14.99Deep Sea Creatures (230 pieces)Creator
1/1/201931089$19.99Sunset Track Racer (221 pieces - 19.99 €)Creator
1/1/201931090$19.99Underwater RobotCreator
1/1/201931091$24.99Shuttle Transporter (341 pieces)Creator
1/1/201931094$29.99Race Plane (333 pieces)Creator
1/1/201931093$39.99Riverside Houseboat (396 pieces)Creator
31087Dune Buggy (147 pieces)Creator
31092Helicopter Adventure (114 pieces)Creator
1/1/201910264$199.99Corner GarageCreator Expert
1/1/201941158$9.99Jasmine's Petite TowerDisney
1/1/201941163$9.99Rapunzel's Petite TowerDisney
1/1/201941159$19.99Cinderella's Carriage RideDisney
1/1/201941160$24.99Ariel's Seaside CastleDisney
1/1/201941161$29.99Alladin & Jasmine's Palace AdventureDisney
1/1/201941162$39.99Ariel, Aurora, and Tiana's Royal CelebrationDisney
1/1/201941354$7.99Andrea's Heart Box (84 piecesFriends
1/1/201941355$7.99Emma's Heart Box (85 pieces)Friends
1/1/201941356$7.99Stephanie's Heart Box (85 pieces)Friends
1/1/201941357$7.99Olivia's Heart Box (85 pieces)Friends
1/1/201941358$7.99Mia's Heart Box (83 pieces)Friends
1/1/201941360$9.99Emma's Mobile Veterinary Clinic (50 pieces)Friends
1/1/201941363$14.99Mia's Forest Adventures (134 pieces)Friends
1/1/201941359$19.99Heart Box Friendship Pack (199 pieces)Friends
1/1/201941361$19.99Mia's Foal StableFriends
1/1/201941364$19.99Stephanie's Buggy & Trailer (166 pieces)Friends
1/1/201941365$24.99Emma's Art Studio (235 pieces)Friends
1/1/201941366$29.99Olivia's Cupcake Cafe (335 pieces)Friends
1/1/201941367$39.99Stephanie's Obstacle Course (337 pieces)Friends
1/1/201941368$49.99Andrea's Talent Show (492 pieces)Friends
1/1/201941369$69.99Mia's House (715 pieces)Friends
41383Olivia's Hamster Playground (81 pieces)Friends
1/1/201976127$29.99Captain Marvel & the Skrull AttackMarvel
1/1/201921148$14.99Minecraft Steve with ParrotMinecraft
1/1/201921149$14.99Minecraft Alex with ChickenMinecraft
1/1/201921150$14.99Minecraft Skeleton with Magma TubeMinecraft
1/1/201921152$39.99Minecraft Pirate Ship AdventureMinecraft
21151Minecraft The End Battle,Minecraft
1/1/201970659$9.99SpinJitsu KaiNinjago
1/1/201970680$9.99Ninjago Monastery TrainingNinjago
1/1/201970665$14.99Ninjago The Samurai MechNinjago
1/1/201970667$29.99Ninjago Kai’s Blade Cycle & Zane’s SnowmobileNinjago
1/1/201970668$39.99Ninjago Jay’s Storm Fighter,Ninjago
1/1/201970669$49.99Ninjago Cole’s Earth DrillerNinjago
1/1/201970670$79.99Ninjago Monastery of Spinjitzu,Ninjago
1/1/201970679$84.99The Ultra DragonNinjago
70664Ninjago Spinjitzu Lloyd vs. GarmadonNinjago
1/1/201975970$14.99Tracer vs. Widowmaker. (129 pieces)Overwatch
1/1/201975971$19.99Hanzo vs. Genji. (197 pieces) $19.99Overwatch
1/1/201975972$29.99Dorado Showdown. (419 pieces) $29.99Overwatch
1/1/201975973$39.99D.Va & Reinhardt. (455 pieces) $39.99Overwatch
1/1/201975974$39.99Bastion. (602 pieces) $49.99Overwatch
1/1/201975975$89.99Watchpoint: Gibraltar. (730 pieces) $89.99Overwatch
1/1/201975890$14.99Ferrari F40 CompeizoneSpeed Champions
1/1/201975891$14.99Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Race CarSpeed Champions
1/1/201975892$14.99McLaren SennaSpeed Champions
1/1/201975893$29.992018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon and 1970 Dodge Charger R/TSpeed Champions
1/1/201975894$49.991967 Mini Cooper S & 2018 Mini Cooper Works BuggySpeed Champions
1/1/201975223$9.99Naboo Starfigher MicrofighterStar Wars
1/1/201975224$9.99Star wars Sith Infilterator MicrofighterStar Wars
1/1/201975237$19.99Star Wars TIE FighterStar Wars
1/1/201975229$29.99Star Wars Death Star EscapeStar Wars
1/1/201975233$49.99Star Wars Droid GunshipStar Wars
1/1/201975234$59.99Star Wars AT-AP WalkerStar Wars
75228$19.99Star Wars Escape Pod vs. DewbackStar Wars
75225Star Wars Elite Praetorian Guard Battle PackStar Wars
75226Star Wars Inferno Squad Battle PackStar Wars
75235Star Wars X-Wing Starfighter Trench RunStar Wars
75247Star Wars A-wing StarfighterStar Wars
1/1/201942090$19.99Technic Gateway TruckTechnics
1/1/201942091$19.99Technic Police PursuitTechnics
1/1/201942092$39.99Technic Rescue HelicopterTechnics
1/1/201942093$49.99Chevrolet Corvette ZR1Technics
1/1/201942094$79.99Tracked LoaderTechnics
1/1/201942095$99.99Technic Remote-Controlled Stunt Racer,Technics
1/1/201942096$149.99LEGO Technic Porsche 911 RSR.Technics
42089Technic Power BoatTechnics
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Lego 70823 The LEGO Movie 2 Emmet’s Thricycle!

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If you didn’t think there was anything sillier than a double decker couch, you are in for a surprise.  Introducing the thricycle!  Imagine a unicicyle, with 3 wheels and you know what I’m talking about.

Lego 70823 Emmet’s Thricycle!  is a new 2019 set that was released in December of 2018.  It has 174 pieces and is labeled for ages 7 and up.

LEGO 70823 Pieces & Minifigures

  • The Lego Movie 2 Duplo
  • The Lego Movie 2 Emmet & Planty

There are 173  pieces in this set, including 1 minifigure.  You get the new Lego Movie 2 Emmet. In addition you get a duplo brick built alien with a goog-ly eye and a chomping mouth.   Plus Planty, Emmet’s little plant friend.

The thricycle has 3 rubber tires, fold out stabilizers control levers.  There is also a little gas station to service the machine.

In this set there are 2 numbered bags, one instruction book, and a small sticker sheet.

The first bag builds the Duplo chomping guy and the Gas Station. The second bag has Emmet and the Thricycle.

LEGO 70823 Review

If you are looking for a good beginner set, one where your kid can do it alone, or with minimal help from an adult, this is a good starting place.  

There are a lot of smaller pieces, but nothing too complicated in the build. There are a few Technics pieces but nothing hard or wierd in the connections. I’d say the hardest part of this build is putting the tires on the rims.

If you didn’t think there was anything sillier than a double decker couch (from the first LEGO Movie), you are in for a surprise.  Introducing the thricycle!  Imagine a unicicyle, with 3 wheels and you know what I’m talking about.

The thricycle has 3 rubber tires, fold out stabilizers control levers.  There is also a little gas station to service the machine.

The Gas station is a clever little build that uses a bull whip as a gas pump hose.  There is also a little lever that can throw a tire rim if you do it just right.

The Thricycle is everything you would expect it to be.  Yellow.  Tall.  3-wheeled.  And atop it all is a place for a minifig, and of course plant storage.  The machine stands on it’s own, and all 3 wheels spin when moving it along a road.

If you want to see when I open the set and build it in real time,  follow me on Instagram where I frequently do live feeds and Lego Instagram Stories of new sets: https://www.instagram.com/thebrickland/

LEGO 70823 Release Date

This set was released  in December of 2018 on the Day after Christmas. First I went to a nearby Target to get the set, but they didn’t have any on the shelves, and they said they wouldn’t be getting any until the first week in January. So instead, I went to my local LEGO store at the mall and found lots of sets on the shelf, and I bought it.

Lego 76114 Spider-Man’s Spider Crawler

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LEGO 76114 Spider-Man's Spider Crawler 27

Lego 76114 Spider-Man’s Spider Crawler is a new 2019 set that was released in December of 2018.  It has 418 pieces and is labeled for ages 6 and up.

I ordered this set from Target, and picked it up on the day it was released.  Once I opened the box, inside were 3 labeled bags, one sticker sheet, one packet of LEGO web material  and 1 instruction book.

LEGO 76114 Pieces

There are 418 pieces in this set, including 4 minifigures.  You get a Spider-Man, Spider-Man 2099, Vulture and Sandman minifigures.  You get to build a base with a secret compartment for Sandman, plus his gigantic club, a backpack with moveable wings for Vulture, and of course the Spider Crawler with 8 moving legs that move when you roll it.  Plus there are 3 stud shooters on the Spider Crawler.

New for December 2018 LEGO web elements
New for December 2018 LEGO web elements

This set has some new Lego web elements.

LEGO 76134 Review

This is a pretty easy set but isn’t my first choice for beginners.  It is however a great beginner set if you want to get into Lego Technics.

LEGO Spider Man
LEGO Spider Man

LEGO Spider Man 2099
LEGO Spider Man 2099

LEGO Vulture
LEGO Vulture

LEGO Sandman
LEGO Sandman

In this set, you get 1 instruction books.  The steps are not too complicated and easy to follow for someone who is just getting started collecting LEGO.

There are 3 bags, and the first bag had me building Sandman and Vulure, as well as the accessories that go with them.  Sandman has a base with a secret compartment to store some colored gems.  Plus you get a really big brick built hammer for him.  Vulture has a backpack with articulated wings.

Moving to Bag 2, this contained many of the parts for the Spider Crawler.  Like I mentioned this is a beginner to intermediate set, but it is really a good beginners set if you are familiar with LEGO but want to get into Technic.  

Although this set is not motorized, and there is no easy way to make a motor in it, it does have a cool moving feature   where there is a wheel inside the Spider Crawler that rolls when you push it.  It has a little axle with off-set connectors that cause the feet to move up and down.  It’s a cool little trick and build.  Great for starting out with Technics if you haven’t had experience with them before.

The Technics pieces in this set are good for beginners.
The Technics pieces in this set are good for beginners.

 

Bag 3 is mostly the legs and feet of the Spider Crawler, plus a few other little details of the set.  It’s just as important as the first two bags.  Since there are 8 legs that are pretty much the same, it get a little repetitive building the same thing over and over, but it’s not too bad.

If you want to see when I open the set and build it in real time,  follow me on Instagram where I frequently do live feeds and Lego Instagram Stories of new sets: https://www.instagram.com/thebrickland/

LEGO 76113 Release Date

This set was released  in December of 2018, although it is labeled as a 2019 Lego Marvel set.  I paid for this set with my own money.