So far this year, there have been several very hot new Lego sets releases.  From the Lego Exclusives product line comes the 10219 Maersk Train set.  This highly detailed and realistic model building set contains a whopping 1,234 pieces, including 3 mini figure workmen! You can even motorize the finished 36 inch long train by adding the optional motor and battery pack.

The most recent of the new Lego sets was the introduction of the 10220 Volkswagen T1 Camper Van model, again from the Lego Exclusives product line.  Launched in the middle of August, this model contains 1,322 pieces – including the whimsical touch of a miniature t-shirt emblazoned with “Make LEGO Models, Not War”.

Also announced earlier this year are the full ranges of new Lego sets based on the Disney movie, Pirates of the Caribbean, as well as the earlier films series. Lego has had pirate themed building sets before. However this is their first licensed pirate line up. New Lego sets in this line so far have included Blackbeard the Pirate's Ship and the Lighthouse in Whitecap Bay –(the  two favourite scenes in the movie). More films including Star Wars, Toy Story, Indiana Jones and SpongeBob Squarepants have been turned into Lego sets. There’s something for every child.

If your child is a little bit too young for Lego don’t fret as there are Duplo block sets, the pieces are much larger than the Lego and are specifically designed for pre-school children.

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Lots of the top movie themed Lego toys would make ideal gift for the geeks in your life. Let's consider some of the most popular  lines as examples.

Far and away the most important seller within the line of movie connected Lego toys has to be the huge range of Star Wars Lego Toys that's now on offer. There are toys and kits primarily based on scenes, characters and ships from every one of the films, and if the toys are not enough there are even the Star Wars Lego video games to consider.
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Alternative massively fashionable lines of movie related Lego toys include Batman Lego Toys and play sets, some of the larger sets are moderately pricey, however they are magnificent collectibles for fans old and young to enjoy. They'll be played with, designed and rebuilt, or made up and used for show, which means they represent something cool to various typ es of collector.

Then there are still other good movie related Lego Toys to check out, including officially licensed Harry Potter Lego sets, Indiana Jones Lego Toys and sets and even Bob the Builder and Spongebob Squarepants Lego toys too! Also, while the movie might have sucked about as much as it's possible for a picture to suck, the Lego range of Speed Racer merchandise was a great addition to the line.

Have a look at the superb range of movie and television related Legos here on our blog. There are lots of helpful customer reviews and a great selection of movie Legos to choose from for you to buy at the best price available. Movie connected Lego toys are a brilliant idea for Geeks and fans, they'll bring hours of fun and long term joy; they are most  definitely a great original gift idea to build on!

Batman has for a while been one of the most popular comic book characters in the world, and the characters and models in the Lego Batman series should be familiar to most people. Lego Batman brings all your favorite characters from the comics and movies into your home, permitting you to assemble the cars and locations yourself and play out your own Batman scenarios.

The huge range of Lego Batman sets available include the Batcave, Arkham Asylum and the Chemical Warehouse, all with working gadgetry which make the sets superb for play even after you have finished building them. The Batcave features revolving parts, geared mechanisms and many other adjustable features that make for hours of fun. Lots of the sets feature Batman heroes or villains twinned with a vehicle, such as the Penguin and his submarine, the Joker and his helicopter, or Batman and the Batmobile. As with most Lego models, the spinning wheels and other transportable parts means building them is only part of the fun.

Like with all Lego sets, most of the appeal of Lego Batman comes from combining different sets and characters to make your own eventualities. Cars like the Batwing, the Bat-Tank and Robin's Scuba Jet can pop-up anywhere with any personality within, and the rocket firing mechanisms of cars like the Tumbler and the Joker's ice cream van mean that you can stage your own Batman fight scenes.

Lego Batman is ideal for both kids who enjoy the Batman films and cartoons, and for avid fans who are on the lookout for a new way to have  fun with the franchise.

The designs for the Lego Bionicle models is a fusion of conventional Lego designs and more advanced sets like Lego Technic.  As with many Lego series the models vary in size and difficulty so that you can find something that perfectly fits one's interest or capability.  Many of the models feature movable parts, and you can even combine them with Technic pieces like motors to make advanced custom models.

Mata Nui is a tropical island from traditional times, and it is living in fear of the noxious spirit Makuta. Six brave warriors know as the Toa must protect the island and its inhabitants from this malignant force. The Toa must find their masks of power to destory the Makuta, and the noxious Bohrok swarms that come after them. Even the residents of the island must arm themselves and join in the battle. The Lego Bionicle world forms a stimulating storyline for youngsters to take part in, and there are regular new releases that will sustain interest and add new twists to the tale. There are even Lego Bionicle film and computer game tie-ins that will allow kids to get even more involved in the story.

Some of the most well liked Lego Bionicle sets include the Toa Lhikan and Kikanalo Set, in which Toa Lihikan rides on one of the great beasts of Mata Nui, the Muaka and Kane-Ra featuring snapping jaws and adjustable claws, and the Bionicle Jetrax T6 which features retractable turbines, ball-firing jet blasters, and a cockpit which can seat Lego Bionicle figures.

All of the Lego Bionicle models are great fun to build, robust to play with, and feature a battle-against-evil story that will keep kids and teens entertained and excited for a long time.

There are many lines in the Lego Racers series, one of them is the authentic relica. These are the most collectible Lego Racer models and are favored with both children and adults. They feature stunning recreations of classic cars such as the Ferrari F430 Challenge and Ferrari F1 Racer. These can be embellished with official logos, and frequently feature transportable parts such as door and engine, and pullback motors so they can truly move.

There are also many Lego Racers available of Lego's own design, e.g. the Revvin Riders or Nitro Terminator. These are great fun to build and can often be assembled in different ways to create different combinations. Features include pull-back motors and realistic sound effects. These models go great with sets like the LEGO Racers Brickstreet Customs or Lego Bridge Chase which let you to put your automobiles into action, racing against others, launching over ramps, or maybe stopping to get gas. These sets feature launching gear, drawbridges and many other moveable parts and gadgets.

One of the most popular products in the Lego Racers line is the Computer game available for, GameBoy and Playstation which is still regarded as a classic today. Lego Racers enables you to build your own custom cars and drivers from Lego pieces and then race them round the track, against a succession of increasingly difficult opponents. The gameplay is extraordinarily detailed and the tracks are based on classic Lego sets such as Captain Redbeard, Basil the Batlord and Johnny Thunder. There is also a multi player version so you can challenge a chum to pit their car against yours.

The Lego Racers series offers hours of great fun, whether you have an interest in building virtual models in the computer game, or getting your hands on the real deal, and whether you want to construct an authentic model, or to see where your imagination can take you.

SpongeBob SquarePants is a Nickelodeon series which has become one of the most poular tv cartoon series ever with both youngsters and adults. The inhabitants of Bikini Bottom have spawned huge ranges of merchandising, and the Lego SpongeBob Squarepants series isn't just one of the most popular of these, but also the funnest and wackiest choice of Lego sets around.

Many of the Lego SpongeBob Squarepants sets and figures are based on exact episodes from the SpongeBob cartoon, for example the Lego SpongeBob Adventures at Bikini Bottom set which includes famous locations from the show like SpongeBob's home, Patrick Star's rock and Squidward Tentacle's Tiki house. It also includes minifigures of all three characters, and tonnes of jellyfish with special catapult parts to launch them across the set.

Another popular Lego Spongebob SquarePants set is the Build-A-Bob-Set which can let you construct your own great custom version of SpongeBob, and see what goes on within his head. The eleven inch figure has the facility to spin his eyes and shoot jellyfish out of his mouth. It can eve be mixed with other sets like Buddy Bucket, Krusty Krab and Mrs. Puff's Boating School, and many more.

The newest Lego Spongebob SquarePants sets are based on the most recent episodes of the series, from late 2008, so if you start collecting SpongeBob SquarePants Lego you can rest assured that you'll have many more sets based on your favourite character from Bikini Bottom to come.

The size of the Star Wars saga universe means that there is almost unlimited scope for Lego models, with tons of different vehicles, characters and settings to select from. Lots of the most popular Lego Star Wars models are based on spaceships such as the Millennium Falcon or the X-Wing. Many of these models feature missile firing gadgetry, retractable landing gear and other sophisticated parts, so you can stage your own dogfights between whatever vehicles you select. Some Lego models even feature motorization, such as the Walking AT-AT.

Almost each Star Wars film or series is represented in the Lego Star Wars series, including the original and prequel trilogies, and the more current Clone Wars Television series. All of the major characters are available in Lego form, either included with sets or available to buy individually. They can be placed within Star Wars vehicles or used in sets like Jabba's Palace or the Mos Eisley Cantina.

The Lego Star Wars Nintendo games form an ideal complement to these Lego sets, allowing you to battle your way thru the complete franchise with Lego themed characters, but low in the hands-on aspect of the bricks and studs.

The number of Lego Star Wars sets available means you are going to be able to find something needing as  little or as much involvement as you like, from the relatively simple V-Wing to the huge 800-piece Clone Turbo Tank. Lego Star Wars is perfect for fans of the franchise who want to take command of the stories themselves, and even film their own Lego Star Wars films,  and it's also a great way way to introduce kids to the joys of Lego, using the Star Wars characters they know and love.

As well as many different models, Lego is available in different formats, including Duplo - a version of Lego using larger bricks which is directed at younger children. It is compatible with normal bricks so it is a great introduction to Lego which your kid can continue to use when they have progressed on to standard Lego.

Regular Lego comes in 3 varieties. There are the Make and Create sets, based around a certain theme, for example fire stations or airfields. These generally involve a massive number of pieces, and have a more complicated construction process than other sets, but this also makes them more challenging and fun.

There are also Stories and Action Sets which are frequently based on well-liked film franchises, comic books, or computer games. These include popular sets like Star Wars Lego and Star Wars Batman, and are the excellent way to introduce a child to Lego if there is a set available of one of their favourite films. The development of these sets tend to be easier, concerning more pre-built parts, but they can provide hours of fun after they have been built.

The 3rd class of Lego, which has become more popular in recent times is Lego Robots. These are directed at an older market, and are a great way to teach young adults about electricity and mechanics. Lots of these robots feature sophisticated elements such as RC motor parts, and computer programmable chips. These androids can be linked up to your personal computer with USB connectivity, giving the opportunity to program complex commands into their chips. These regularly make for great joint projects between oldsters and their children.

With so many different sorts of Lego available, you are bound to find something to interest you. The wonderful thing about Lego is that when you have a number of sets you can combine different parts to make as many different combos as your imagination you can come up with. You can always supplement your collection with additional bags of bricks, meaning that the fun never has to end.

What would a child's Christmas and Birthday be without some Lego toy bricks and play sets? Lego is one of the most respected toy brands in the world, and quite rightly so. They create some off the most interesting and innovative toys for children that are educational as well as tons of fun. Right here you will find information and the best prices on some of the most popular Lego toys that are available for this year! The range, as ever, is wonderful.

So what sort of thing is on offer from Lego this year? The most popular items from the legendary company include the LEGO Ultimate Building Set, which contains 405 pieces of Lego in total! This fantastic set has everything a child needs to discover the wonderful concept of Lego and create all manner of things from their own imaginations!

Other ideal Lego items this year include the ever popular range of Star Wars Lego toys and kits, such as the LEGO Star Wars Anakin's Fighter and the various play sets that are available. There are also Indiana Jones Lego sets and more!

In other areas of the Lego toy bricks range there are things like the LEGO Road Construction Set, containing parts for various construction vehicles and the LEGO Community Workers Set, containing 31 mini Lego figures and a variety of  accessories! For younger Lego users there is the LEGO Duplo Building Set, containing 71 chunky pieces for younger hands to grasp. The Lego toy bricks range is huge, and this is the place to be to find the best Lego at the right price for this year!