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		<title>LEGO Imperial Flagship 10210 Is A Cool Toy</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 15 Jan 2010 21:15:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Peter Brando</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The LEGO Imperial Flagship 10210 is coming to a store near you so keep an eye out. This new LEGO ship will be available on January 1, 2010. The ship has three sections that are removable and is realistic. This is an amazing new LEGO creation.<p>Post from: <a href="http://www.mccoy-pottery.net/blog">www.mccoy-pottery.net</a><br/><br/><a href="http://www.mccoy-pottery.net/blog/2010/01/lego-imperial-flagship-10210-is-a-cool-toy/">LEGO Imperial Flagship 10210 Is A Cool Toy</a></p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The LEGO Imperial Flagship 10210 is coming to a store near you so keep an eye out. This new LEGO ship will be available on January 1, 2010. The ship has three sections that are removable and is realistic. This is an amazing new LEGO creation.</p>
<p>With telescopes, windows and doors that actually work this new toy should be a hit. After building the ship you can use the 9 included figures to play pirates. Your figures are completely assembled and ready to play with.</p>
<p>The Flagship is available for children over the age of 14. This is probably due to the fact there are over 1600 pieces to this LEGO set. This makes it dangerous for small children to play with. The ship comes with cannons, soldiers, fully equipped kitchen, sharks, and a working anchor.</p>
<p>Playing inside the ship is made easy by opening the doors. It even has sails so it look authentic in every aspect. You will find plenty to do for a while with so many pieces. The ship lets you build a raft with just part of the ship instead of all of it.</p>
<p>You can build the ship using many different pieces. Even though there is things to do with this LEGO set the price is a little expensive. Your flagship can be built onto with by purchasing more add ons.</p>
<p>There is a loot island, Soldier fort and another ship. All of this will let you build an improved area to play. There are many pieces and so you have to be careful not to lose those pieces. It is best to play with the ship on table or somewhere you can find the pieces easily.</p>
<p>The ship can used in the bath tub and it will be fine but you can lose the pieces in the drain. This ship doesn&#8217;t actually float so you might want to keep that in mind. You can give this toy as a gift by watch to make sure the child is the correct age.</p>
<p>Playing on the floor will be fun but be care with the brown pieces they can blend in. This ship doesn&#8217;t actually float in the water so don&#8217;t get upset. The pieces won&#8217;t rust but might get stuck in the bathtub pipes so keep track of all the pieces while in the tub.This toy has many functions to make it fun to play with. But it is only for children of the right age as it can be hard to assemble even with instructions. You may need some additional help from a parent.</p>
<p>The new <a href="http://www.rarebricks.com/2010/01/01/lego-imperial-flagship-10210/">Pirate LEGO Imperial Flagship</a> is in stores now and ready for you to buy. Pick it up now before it becomes a <a href="http://www.rarebricks.com/">rare LEGO set</a>.</p>
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		<title>Star Wars and LEGO Sets</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2009 08:09:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Peter Bainum</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[LucasFilms has released a total of seven films in the series of Star Wars movies.  Many toys and other types of merchandise has been produced based on these films.  Some of the more popular toys released so far are the LEGO Star Wars sets.  The LEGO Group has created sets based on the most popular scenes from each of the films.  We will dive into each of these films LEGO systems here.<p>Post from: <a href="http://www.mccoy-pottery.net/blog">www.mccoy-pottery.net</a><br/><br/><a href="http://www.mccoy-pottery.net/blog/2009/08/star-wars-and-lego-sets/">Star Wars and LEGO Sets</a></p>
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<p>LucasFilms has released a total of seven films in the series of Star Wars movies.  Many toys and other types of merchandise has been produced based on these films.  Some of the more popular toys released so far are the LEGO Star Wars sets.  The LEGO Group has created sets based on the most popular scenes from each of the films.  We will dive into each of these films LEGO systems here.  </p>
<p>Episode I: The Phantom Menace is the first prequel released.  It was released in 1999 and earlier that year The LEGO Group had already begun releasing LEGO sets for the first Star Wars movie.  The Phantom Menace Star Wars LEGO Sets include some very popular and rare Star Wars LEGO mini figures like Darth Maul, a young Anakin Skywalker and Jar Jar Binks.  </p>
<p>Episode II is the 2ND movie released for the prequel series.  The LEGO sets based on Attack of the Clones include the ever hard to find Jango Fett&#8217;s Slave I LEGO Set.  This LEGO Set includes two of the more rare LEGO mini figures in Jango Fett and child Boba Fett.  </p>
<p>The Revenge of the Sith was the third movie released after the original movies.  Episode III was released in 2005.  The Revenge of the Sith series of LEGO sets includes one of the more imaginative LEGO sets in the Darth Vader Transformation.  This set includes an Anakin Walker mini figure and a Darth Vader mini figure and depicts Anakin&#8217;s transformation to Darth Vader.  </p>
<p>A New Hope is actually the first film released by LucasFilms in it&#8217;s now legendary Star Wars series.  Now called Episode IV, a New Hope was released in 1977.  More than twenty years later, LucasFilms and the LEGO Group teamed up to recreate the Star Wars series in LEGO sets.  These LEGO systems are now the LEGO Group&#8217;s best selling building block toys.  </p>
<p>Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back was the second film released for the Star Wars series of films.  The Episode V LEGO Sets include the original of the Slave I star ships, 7144 and 6209.  The 6209 version of the two is the best as it is a much larger sized build and much more true the films version of the star ship.  </p>
<p>Episode VI: Return of the Jedi is the final film released of the original series.  This film was originally released in 1983.  The LEGO sets included in Episode VI include some of the Star Wars LEGO Sets most prized systems including the Jabba the Hut series of sets.  The Death Star LEGO Set is a great example of a well thought out, well crafted LEGO System.</p>
<p>The Clone Wars movie is based on the like named animated series of a few years back.  The LEGO sets produced around this movie are different from other Star Wars LEGO Sets in that LEGO went for an animated look with the mini figures that are included with these sets.</p>
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<div class='links'>Peter is a builder of <a href="http://www.rarebricks.com/">Rare LEGO</a> building blocks and is always collecting LEGO Systems and <a href="http://www.rarebricks.com/star-wars-lego-minifigures/">LEGO Mini Figures</a>.</div>
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		<title>Awesome LEGO Building Blocks</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2009 10:39:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Peter Bainum</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[LEGO has been creating toy building blocks since before 1950 and have enjoyed huge growth since their early days.  The LEGO Group initially served the European market with their building block sets but quickly expanded to become a global supplier.  The LEGO Group enjoys the most loyal fan base among toy building blocks suppliers and is always expanding.  The LEGO Group has built an extremely durable product with its LEGO bricks.  These building block sets can withstand years of enjoyment and are very hardy.<p>Post from: <a href="http://www.mccoy-pottery.net/blog">www.mccoy-pottery.net</a><br/><br/><a href="http://www.mccoy-pottery.net/blog/2009/08/awesome-lego-building-blocks/">Awesome LEGO Building Blocks</a></p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div style='font-style:italic;' class='byline'>by Peter Bainum</div>
<p>LEGO has been creating toy building blocks since before 1950 and have enjoyed huge growth since their early days.  The LEGO Group initially served the European market with their building block sets but quickly expanded to become a global supplier.  The LEGO Group enjoys the most loyal fan base among toy building blocks suppliers and is always expanding.  The LEGO Group has built an extremely durable product with its LEGO bricks.  These building block sets can withstand years of enjoyment and are very hardy.  </p>
<p>The LEGO Group does a great job of keeping fans interested in LEGO bricks by consistently releasing different LEGO systems revolving around new themes.  Quite commonly, the LEGO Group creates and designs these systems by themselves but since 1999 LEGO has been creating systems around already licensed themes.  One theme that was designed by the LEGO Group and is extremely popular is the Castle LEGO system.  Castle LEGO sets are my favorite LEGO building system and are very diverse.  The Castle LEGO theme may be the most popular theme that was designed by the LEGO Group.</p>
<p>The Castle LEGO theme appeals to many LEGO fans because of the great story lines that have been created by the LEGO Group and because it is based on medieval fantasy, which is always popular.  This Castle theme helps build on the LEGO fan base and bring in new LEGO fans who otherwise may never have purchased a LEGO system if it wasn&#8217;t for the Castle LEGO building blocks.  LEGO has proven to be very good at growing its popularity over the years with the different themes if distributes.  This growth has helped spawn new lines of products for the LEGO Group including video games and tshirts.  These new opportunities for LEGO would not exist if it wasn&#8217;t for the LEGO Groups ability to produce compelling building block systems that attract new fans and keep old fans coming back for more.  </p>
<p>By far the most collectible pieces included in LEGO sets are the small LEGO men that come with play set that are released by the LEGO Group.  Minifigs are extremely entertaining and have great collector value.  Minifigures are great because they come with all different types of accessories and sometimes animals as well!  Some of my favorite minifigures are Star Wars LEGO minifigs.  Star Wars LEGO mini figures are based on the Star Wars movies and are by far the most collectible of minifigs.  </p>
<p>LEGO is dealing well with the growth they are experiencing.  The reason they can continue to expect big time growth is because they are committed to creating the absolute best building block toys anywhere.</p>
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<div class='links'><a href="http://legominifigures.blogspot.com">LEGO Mini Figures</a> are extremely fun to collect as are <a href="http://www.rarebricks.com/">Star Wars LEGO Sets</a>.</div>
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		<title>Star Wars and the LEGO Group</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2009 11:49:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Peter Bainum</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The LEGO Group has been the leader of the building block toy industry since it's inception in the 1940's. Since then it has evolved tremendously with various themes that have been released. Some of those themes have not done as well as others. By far the most popular of these themes is the Star Wars theme of LEGO's.<p>Post from: <a href="http://www.mccoy-pottery.net/blog">www.mccoy-pottery.net</a><br/><br/><a href="http://www.mccoy-pottery.net/blog/2009/07/star-wars-and-the-lego-group/">Star Wars and the LEGO Group</a></p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div style='font-style:italic;' class='byline'>by Peter Bainum</div>
<p>The LEGO Group has been the leader of the building block toy industry since it&#8217;s inception in the 1940&#8217;s. Since then it has evolved tremendously with various themes that have been released. Some of those themes have not done as well as others. By far the most popular of these themes is the Star Wars theme of LEGO&#8217;s.</p>
<p>Star Wars LEGO sets are exploding in popularity at this time. Many Star Wars fans around the globe have transitioned to LEGO fans simply because of the Star Wars themed LEGO sets. This is great for the LEGO community as a whole because the LEGO Group was experiencing some difficulties in the late 90&#8217;s. Since the LEGO Group decided to license the Star Wars theme however, this has changed dramitically. With the birth of the Star Wars theme of LEGO sets, many LEGO fans have become Star Wars fans and vice versa. This has spawned a completely new, merged market of Star Wars and LEGO, Star Wars LEGO! You can now find video games, building sets, YouTube videos, T-Shirts and much more with the theme of Star Wars and LEGO merged together!</p>
<p>Star Wars LEGO Sets are a great way to spend time being creative. There are quite a few Star Wars themed sets that have been released by the LEGO Group and many have been discontinued by LEGO. LEGO seems to enjoy creating a demand for their products by limiting supply. Some of the more exciting, rare, popular (and expensive) Star Wars LEGO Sets are as follows:</p>
<p>1. Jango Fett&#8217;s Slave I 7153</p>
<p>2. Episode II: Attack Of The Clones LEGO Sets</p>
<p>3. Battle Droid Carrier 7126</p>
<p>You would be hard-pressed to find a more loyal fan base than Star Wars fans and the same thing can be said for LEGO fans as well. When the two companies (LucasFilms and the LEGO Group) decided to create building toys together, that merging created an entirely new fan base! And with the announcement of an extended licensing agreement by the two companies earlier this year, you can expect an even greater demand for Star Wars LEGO Sets. LucasFilms recently released Star Wars: The Clone Wars to much fanfare and you can bet the LEGO Group knows how to capitalize on that success. Be ready for a wave of new products by the LEGO Group based on the ever popular Star Wars!</p>
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<div class='links'>Peter enjoys collecting <a href="http://www.rarebricks.com">LEGO Star Wars Sets</a> and is always looking for additions to his <a href="http://www.rarebricks.com/star-wars-lego-minifigures">LEGO minifig collection</a>.</div>
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		<title>LEGO Sets with the Star Wars Theme</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2009 17:59:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Peter Bainum</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The absolute most popular building block toys out there have to be LEGO building blocks. The LEGO Group has been churning out building block toys for many years and have a very good hold on the market. There are many themes that the LEGO Group utilizes for it's building block sets. The most popular of these themes is the Star Wars theme.<p>Post from: <a href="http://www.mccoy-pottery.net/blog">www.mccoy-pottery.net</a><br/><br/><a href="http://www.mccoy-pottery.net/blog/2009/07/lego-sets-with-the-star-wars-theme/">LEGO Sets with the Star Wars Theme</a></p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div style='font-style:italic;' class='byline'>by Peter Bainum</div>
<p>The absolute most popular building block toys out there have to be LEGO building blocks. The LEGO Group has been churning out building block toys for many years and have a very good hold on the market. There are many themes that the LEGO Group utilizes for it&#8217;s building block sets. The most popular of these themes is the Star Wars theme.</p>
<p>Star Wars and the LEGO Group first joined forces in the late 90&#8217;s to bring fans of both industries around the globe a great way to express their pastimes. The LEGO Group in particular has done tremendous work in bringing the Star Wars brand of LEGO Sets to the masses and creating a buzz for their product that has the LEGO Group enjoying record sales.</p>
<p>Star Wars LEGO Sets are a great way to spend time being creative. There are quite a few Star Wars themed sets that have been released by the LEGO Group and many have been discontinued by LEGO. LEGO seems to enjoy creating a demand for their products by limiting supply. Some of the more exciting, rare, popular (and expensive) Star Wars LEGO Sets are as follows:</p>
<p>1. Jango Fett&#8217;s Slave I 7153</p>
<p>2. Episode II: Attack Of The Clones LEGO Sets</p>
<p>3. Wattos Junkyard 7186 LEGO Set</p>
<p>You would be hard-pressed to find a more loyal fan base than Star Wars fans and the same thing can be said for LEGO fans as well. When the two companies (LucasFilms and the LEGO Group) decided to create building toys together, that merging created an entirely new fan base! And with the announcement of an extended licensing agreement by the two companies earlier this year, you can expect an even greater demand for Star Wars LEGO Sets. LucasFilms recently released Star Wars: The Clone Wars to much fanfare and you can bet the LEGO Group knows how to capitalize on that success. Be ready for a wave of new products by the LEGO Group based on the ever popular Star Wars!</p>
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<div style='font-style:italic;' class='about'>About the Author:</div>
<div class='links'>Peter enjoys collecting <a href="http://www.rarebricks.com">LEGO Star Wars Sets</a> and is always looking for additions to his <a href="http://www.rarebricks.com/star-wars-lego-minifigures">LEGO minifig collection</a>.</div>
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