BrickArms Comes out with Guns Blazing at BrickCon

Apologies to many to whom this news is a little dated. Fatherly duties dictated my attendance at the zoo and a 5 year-old's birthday party today...but I digress.

Last night Will Chapman gave a presentation to those in attendance at BrickCon regarding the future of BrickArms and announcing what the 2010 Fans Choice part would be this year. I am dying to see a video of Will's presentation (if someone knows where this might be, please let me know), but I'm happy to say the winner of the fan's choice is...

...the Heavy Action Carbine! Another fantastic piece in the BrickArms line up!

Several other prototype designs were revealed as well including a Lever-Action Rifle and a M1919. The M1919 has an optional mount for adding this to a brick-built assault vehicle. I think the lever-action is a great addition to the BrickArms series of western style firearms. I picked up a pair of Navy revolvers in my last order and could easily see this in my cart for my next BA purchase.

Given that these are prototypes, there's no word as to when these will be available to the broader public; however, once they go on sale we will let you know!

(Via Badger's Flickr stream)

New News from BrickCon

I'll be circling back around to cover these items properly, but you can head on over to my favorites on Flickr to see the latest announcements from BrickArms at BrickCon 2010.

While you are there you can also see some fantastic customs by Tin_7, expanding his Airbender series. You absolutely have to see Morgan's latest from his Halloween Advent calendar project.

More to come later today, citizens...

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BrickForge Announces More New Products - Updated

Hot off the heels off their last volley of new product, BrickForge announces several new items which put it squarely in competition with some of the recent BrickArms releases.

I will update this post later today, but go to the BrickForge Flickr stream and check it out for now...

UPDATE: These are not preview pics folks these items are on sale on BrickForge now! 10 new items in all:

• Grease Gun
• Soldier (Pot) Helmet
• Sci-fi Battle Rifle
• Sci-fi Coil Gun
• Brass Knuckles
• Bayonets
• Cutalss
• Canteen
• Hatchet
• Trench Shovel

Each of the items are currently available in black and silver, but knowing The Forge new colors should be available soon.

In addition to these new items, several existing favorites have been restocked like the sand green Space Marine Helmet, ammo pouches in new colors, *ack* my head's going to explode!

I would recommend heading on over and picking these items up while you can.

(Via BrickForge)

Harry Potter 2011: Set 10217 Diagon Alley

I don't know if the press release went out in conjunction with The Great Western LEGO Show or just because the LEGO Harry Potter sets launched today, but we already have news of the first 2011 LEGO Harry Potter set - Diagon Alley. 11 minifigures, three buildings, accessories galore! This set and Hogwarts Castle are at the top of my personal Christmas wish list.

Now the pics that have been released today did not appear to be big enough for proper screen grabs of the minifigures, but we do know the Fred and George Weasly, Mr. Olivander, and two Gringott's goblins are all new figs! Once good images become available, we will update the guides.

This will be a LEGO exclusive and is slated to go on sale (according to the LEGO Shop at Home listing) on January 1st, 2011. If you would like to find out more you can see the listing for Diagon Alley on LEGO.com. Just look in LEGO Exclusives.

(Via LEGO.com)

Scenes from a LEGO Store: Double VIP, Harry Potter, New Magnets

I just got back from my local LEGO Store which was relatively busy and doing a brisk business in LEGO Harry Potter, which officially launched today. I personally picked up The Burrows, Dobby's Release, and a magnet set. That's right one of the new magnet sets!

Both of the Harry Potter magnet sets (852982 and 852983) were available for sale. The store clerk also told me that the new Star Wars magnet set (853037) featuring Clone Wars Anakin, Senate Commando, and Ashoka also came in, but an enterprising young man came in a bought them all up. No LEGO Store near you? Never fear, citizen, because these items are now at Shop at Home!

Not only does LEGO Shop at Home have LEGO Harry Potter, but it also has the new Tower Bridge set, a new volley of Series 2 Collectible Minifigures, the advent calendars, the list goes on and on. You are very likely to find something to suit your tastes! Plus all through the month of October, you get double VIP points on all LEGO purchases. This amounts, roughly, to getting 10% on all purchases made on LEGO.com or at LEGO Stores across the country.

If you do plan on making a purchase at LEGO Shop at Home, I so ask you link through our site. Because we are a LEGO affiliate we  get a small commission on sales from visits that originate here. All you have to do is click the LEGO banner at the top before heading to LEGO.com or you can click through to LEGO Shop at Home here. Place your order and that's it! The money we gain from programs like these go right back into building new features and content, and all it costs you is a quick trip here beforehand before making that purchase. It's that easy! So why are you still reading this. Head on over to LEGO Shop at Home today.

Legoagogo's Disco Deathmatch

I have to say that Legoagogo is one of my two favorite 'finds' from last month. He's back with minifig and lighting goodness titled 'Bounty Hunter Gambit'. The lighting is both innovative and creative. Although I must admit it does make me think of a 70's era disco hall, it could easily be an alien gladiatorial arena. It even has The Emperor 'DJ-ing' up in the booth...

(Via Legoagogo's Flickr stream)

...Life's No Fun Without A Good Scare...

It's October 1st which means that Morgan has begun his Halloween advent calendar countdown! Day 1 reveals the Mograkai Lancer. Based off of a sketch Morgan did some time back, this is the perfect blend of customization and presentation. The legs alone deserve their own post. 

This is just the beginning. Each day Morgan will have a new custom Halloween minifigure counting us down to All Hallows' Eve. Given that I'll be out for most of October, I highly recommend checking in with Morgan on Flickr all month long.

(Via Morgan19's Flickr stream)