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Tag: Octan
LEGO Castle Collectable Coin now available for VIPs
The LEGO Group has launched a new series of collectable coins through its VIP Rewards Centre, starting with a Castle-themed throwback. You’ll need to spend 1,150 VIP points to grab the first coin, which is branded with the logo from 2007’s Fantasy Era Castle knights. The reverse side of the gold-coloured coin carries engraved LEGO…
Brick Pic of the Day: Homer’s wheels
Image: Bradley Gross It’s Monday and here’s a photo of Homer driving his sweet Octan-branded rally car. I liked the way the clouds reminded me of the opening titles from The Simpsons, and the colours really pop. Are you a great LEGO photographer? Have you built an impressive MOC? E-mail [email protected] to get your image featured…
Brick Pic of the Day: Octan computer station
Image: Umbra-Manis Enjoy this very cool Octan-themed computer central station. I reckon this guy probably works for Lord Business… Are you a great LEGO photographer? Have you built an impressive MOC? E-mail [email protected] to get your image featured as the Brick Pic of the Day.
Blocks Issue 29 goes from LEGO City to the Land of Ooo
This month’s issue of Blocks magazine goes on-sale today, covering diverse LEGO themes including Exo-Force, CITY, Town with Octan and Dimensions. Adventure Time gets a moment in the spotlight, with a behind-the-scenes look at how the animation joined Dimensions and a build project featuring a variety of fun brick built scenes. More details on what…
Brick Pic of the Day: 21 August 16
Image: Sébastien Daniell/Model by Warren Elsmore Who doesn’t love Octan right? The fictional oil company that has been a mainstay in LEGO town and city sets since 1992 doesn’t appear in every set, but when it does you can guarantee it gets a purchase by many LEGO fans for that reason alone – myself included.…
Origins: Octan
Given cinematic credence as the company headed by the villainous Lord Business in The LEGO Movie, the Octan red and green oval has been a mainstay in LEGO sets for decades. The company’s portfolio was expanded dramatically for the film, in the brick built world of LEGO products Octan is exclusively an oil company, with its…
60115: 4×4 Off Roader Review
City has always had an element of 4WD race vehicles with origins stemming back to 673, Rally Car from 1978. With the introduction of the 37×18 tyres it makes for an even bigger presence for a vehicle on a LEGO road. I have written before here on BF that I was quite pleased with the…
#ThrowbackThursday – Gas Stations
This week we are looking at more than just one set as this summer will see the arrival of a brand new City set – 60132: Service Station. This is the first gas/petrol/service station we have seen for a few years but I noticed one thing it’s missing unlike the classic sets of the past…
