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LEGO unveils 2,314 piece Star Wars R2-D2 construction set
LEGO has revealed a new product for the ultimate Star Wars fan collection: the LEGO Star Wars R2-D2 construction set. Launched to mark the 50th anniversary of Lucasfilm, the galaxy’s most lovable droid can now be recreated in detail with this 2,314 piece set - the most feature-packed LEGO brick version of R2-D2 from the LEGO Group to…
Lego unveils new Star Wars trio for adult builders
LEGO has revealed three new LEGO Star Wars construction sets for adult builders to recreate some of the most iconic designs from the Star Wars galaxy. The new sets will feature two iconic additions to the LEGO Star Wars helmet collection first revealed last year - a bust inspired by Darth Vader and one in the likeness of…
Tech Digest daily round up: Nintendo announces Pikmin mobile game
Nintendo has announced a new Pikmin mobile game from the developers of Pokémon Go. Created by Niantic, the Nintendo game will make use of similar AR features to bring the adorable, brightly-coloured Pikmin critters into the real world. Slated to launch later this year, the fun app will “include gameplay activities to encourage walking and make walking more delightful,”…
Robotic waiters among children’s predictions for life 200 years from now
Flying cars, jet packs and robotic waiters are among the predictions for life in 200 years time, at least according to the winners of Legoland's latest competition. As part of a creativity competition launched by the Legoland Discovery Centre and judged by futurist Richard Watson, children aged ten and under were asked to imagine and…
Snapchat augmented reality turns empty store into virtual Lego shop
Augmented reality technology is being used to transform an empty store into a virtual Lego clothing shop that customers can explore on their smartphone using Snapchat. A pop-up shop selling a limited-edition Lego Wear clothing line for adults opens in Fitzrovia, London today only, but the physical building is actually empty, except for a Snapcode…
Amazon reveals UK’s best sellers for 2018 – including FIFA 19, Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine
With 2019 just around the corner, Amazon.co.uk has revealed some of the UK's bestselling products of 2018. The internet retailer has also shared the nation's Christmas must-haves, revealing the gifts at the top of Brits lists this year. Products of 2018 include the FIFA 19 game, the book Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine and products related…
Revealed: Top 15 games franchises of all time
From the simplicity of Alexey Pajitnov’s Tetris to the vivid realms of Pokémon and Lego, every gamer has a franchise they will always be loyal to. Chris Price takes a look at some the biggest and best gaming franchises to date. Whether it’s a first-person shooter, a platform series or a sports game, the development of video games has produced…
Teachers – get your class made in LEGO #MyMINILANDSchool
Teachers - does your school have a creative class? If so, here’s your chance to shine as LEGOLAND Discovery Centre, at intu Trafford Centre Manchester, is offering the chance for one school and all its pupils and teachers to be immortalised in LEGO and join the attraction’s MINILAND display. As part of the #MyMINILANDSchool competition, pupils from…
WATCH: Lego Jurassic World teaser trailer!
It was basically inevitable, but we couldn't be more excited that the game is coming. WB Games has has released this trailer for Lego Jurassic World - which will be coming to Xbox One, Xbox 360, PS4, PS3, PS Vita, WiiU, 3DS and PC (basically everything). Brilliantly, the game will follow the story of the…
Suicide Squad DLC added to Lego Batman 3
The day after the cast was announced for the big screen DC comicbook adaption of Suicide Squad comes the news that you'll soon be able to play as the squad in Lego Batman 3. Of course - Lego Batman is also for kids, so the decision seems to have been taken to rename the group…
