NEW Death Star in Miniland at LEGOLAND Malaysia

Check out the Astroawani.com Video from Malaysia, showing the new Death Star models and attraction in Miniland. 

Hubby worked on this project and is super proud of the crew that put it together!!! I will ask him to get some more pics when he is out there, in a couple weeks, working on the hotel. Cool stuff.

How they Built the LEGO Christmas tree for LEGOLAND Malaysia

This is a cool time-lapse where they built the LEGO Christmas Tree for LEGOLAND Malaysia. It was built in Kladno, Czech Republic, by LEGO. 

Toys R Us LEGO Class Action Lawsuit

I thought this was interesting, since I post all the deals and freebies at Toys R Us on my site. There is a class action lawsuit against Toys R Us for deceptive sales practices involving LEGO freebies... Have you ever went for free LEGO at Toys R Us and gotten the run-around? I haven't, but I buy most of my LEGO at LEGOLAND, but this guy has:

Probert claims he was lured to the Toys “R” Us website to purchase four Lego building sets, worth $62 and $112 each, based on an ad promising he would receive $15 Lego building set as a free gift with purchase. Instead, Probert was offered a $5 Christmas tree figurine and a $5 magnet, the class action lawsuit says.
Probert alleges in the Toys “R” Us class action lawsuit that the toy seller never intended to provide any of the $15 free Lego sets they promised, or stocked so few of them that only a small number of customers would actually receive them.

Join the class action if you feel you were ripped off! 

LEGO Hobbit Sets are released tomorrow!

New LEGO Hobbit sets are out tomorrow! 

Check them out at LEGO.com

Master Model Builder Search for LEGOLAND Florida

Job Opening for a Master Model Builder for LEGOLAND Florida!

Application Deadline is Nov. 1

This is an EXTREMELY rare opportunity. There are 7 Master Model Builders in the 2 American LEGOLAND Theme Parks and most of those guys have been there a while and aren't leaving anythime soon.

They want you to submit a video to start the registration process.

You will definitely need to show off your LEGO or craft skills. I showed a portfolio of all my LEGO work from my childhood to help land me a job as a Master Model Builder, years ago, in the First Model Builder Search for LEGOLAND California.

This is an opportunity of a lifetime.

Unfortunately, the pay is on the lower end of the scale to start, but you can balance it out with the benefits!

I highly recommend this job for someone who wants a really special, creative, interesting and fun job!

Read up on How to Get a Job as a LEGO Model Builder if you want more of my tips.

A nice view of Miniland in Malaysia in this video

LEGOLAND Malaysia Opening Video and Media

Asia's first Legoland opens in Malaysia

LEGOLAND Malaysia Opens

Legoland Malaysia Opens September 15 (PHOTOS)

Legoland opens in Malaysia

Grand Opening LEGOLAND Malaysia

 

The Billund, Denmark Marching Band welcomes the first guests to LEGOLAND Malaysia.

Such an exciting day! I wish I could have been there to celebrate, but I didn't want to torture our 9 month old by taking such a long plane ride and trying to rationalize being awake in the middle of the night when I've spent the last 5 months trying to make him sleep during this time!

I will be celebrating all week on the blog, though, with pics, links and giveaways.

Don't forget to enter our LEGO Ninjago Book 4 Giveaway!
 

More pics after the jump.

LEGOLAND Malaysia is NOW OPEN woohoo!!!

It's official! LEGOLAND Malaysia is NOW OPEN!!!!
More pics after the jump...

Behind the Scenes Installation Video

Not sure if I posted this, yet. This will give you an idea of the scale of Miniland and the 2 tallest Miniland towers in the world.

Oh, and the handsome guy in the white shirt in front is my hubby... directing things.

The rest of the folks are his star team of people from around the world, many of whom worked with us last year in Florida. It is so neat how everyone gets together, gets along and gets it done! Miss you guys!!! Now finish up and go home!

FINALLY some Buzz about LEGOLAND Malaysia

 

LLM Park Opening Tomorrow kids!!!!!

 

I'm finally hearing some buzz over here in the states!

Legoland Malaysia Lays Bricks to Emulate Orlando: Southeast Asia - The Asean Orlando... I like the sound of that.

Bloomberg Businessweek - I subscribe to this. I will have to clip it!

Malaysia, seeking to emulate Central Florida, opens a Legoland - Hmmm... maybe they should just stick to emulating the theme parks in Central Florida.

LOL - Huffington post! Sorry. It is just funny how employees can react on their first day on the job to a mini-train derailment and how this ends up in the news.

Legoland boss quick to respond - to complaints about traffic and lack of signage, boo!

Singapore is getting in on the action

Building excitement at Legoland Malaysia

I'm getting excited. Are you?

LEGOLAND Malaysia opens in 1 Day

I will be posting a bunch of pictures of the opening this weekend!!!

LESS than 3 Days until LEGOLAND Malaysia Opens

It has been a few years, now since they announced the construction of LEGOLAND Malaysia and in less than 3 days, the park will finally be open to the public.

From the pictures I have seen of their Miniland area, and from what I remember about the models we worked on when I was supervising the California Studios team... it will BLOW your MIND!

Check back HERE, this weekend for pics of the Grand Opening!

I can't wait!!!

2012 Star Wars Advent Calendar

We had so much fun with last year's Star Wars Advent Calendar, looks like we are going to have to get this one, too!

 

I am going to keep an eye out for deals on this one and keep you posted.

 

Check it out at LEGO.com

 

and 

Amazon.com

Master Model Builder Workshops in LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago

 

 

Does your child want to become a LEGO Master Model Builder? There is a series of workshops, this fall, for your 7-13 year old at the LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago.

Master Model Builder Workshop

The four-week all-inclusive class for advanced LEGO builders will take place Wednesdays from September 26 – October 17. Each week, children will learn new building tips and tricks from LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago’s Master Model Builder Andrew Johnson.

 

 

You can also read How to get a job as a Master Model Builder if you think you or your child would like a REAL job as a Master Model Builder.

LEGOLAND Hotel Booking OPEN in California

 

LEGOLAND Hotel is opening next summer in California and they just opened booking online!

 

For as little as $130 per person*, you get 2-days at LEGOLAND California Resort, a night at the all new themed LEGOLAND Hotel and breakfast for four!

 

This is going to make the experience SO much sweeter. I have a feeling they are going to sell out fast, too. It is not a huge hotel. I've been watching them build it and it is RIGHT in front of the park. Very cool!

 

You can book now, HERE.

LEGO Friends still stirring up controversy

I get the emails from Care2Causes every day. A lot of times I sign their petitions or read the success stories and news in the daily newsletter. Today, LEGO Friends was featured in the women's rights section of the newsletter. You can guess that the feminists feel that this line celebrates stereotypes women have been fighting for hundreds of years to shake off.

See my Checklist and Info on LEGO Friends.

Many people seem to be offended that LEGO presented this ultra-girly line, where ladyfigs, instead of minifigs, rule. I, like many others, think it's commendable that there is now a full spectrum of building sets in the LEGO aisle, from your pretty and adorable LEGO Friends, to their creepy Monster Fighters. Plus, these LEGO pieces will fit with ALL the other sets, so the color palette and possibilities of your LEGO collection has greatly increased.

LEGOLAND Malaysia Soft Opening Success August 2, 2012

Omar Ali Saiffuden Mosque in Miniland Brunei at night built in LEGOLAND Studios in California

 

LEGOLAND Malaysia finally openend its doors to friends and family of employees and the construction team for the soft opening, yesterday! In just a couple weeks, it will be open to all.

 

A little local news for you:

 

Thrilling Sites and Rides at LEGOLAND

 

Nice job, LEGOLAND team!

 

More Guests visit LEGOLAND Malaysia before the Grand Opening

Some local news articles on LEGOLAND Malaysia. It's very exciting to see it all coming together!

Thousands visit Legoland

 

Thrilling time at Legoland

 

Grand Opening is on September 15, 2012!!!

Get a Job as a LEGOLAND Master Model Builder in Texas

 

 

They are looking for the next Master Model Builder for the LEGOLAND Discover Center in Dallas/Fort Worth area. I proudly held this job at LEGOLAND California, and I can attest to its awesomeness.

 

Keep checking their webiste for details!

 

and read this article on how to become a Model Builder to find out if this is the job for you!