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Register for Brickworld 2013!!!

Posted on June 1, 2013 by engineer

It’s almost here! Brickworld 2013 is back again in Chicago this June 12-16! It feels like it was almost yesterday we here at Bricktrains-sets went to Brickworld for the first time! See our previous posts about Brickworld, and other Lego-related … Continue reading →

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We have a Facebook and Twitter!

Posted on December 28, 2012 by engineer

Always wondered what do we do on a daily basis? Or wondering when that new blog post will be made? well with our new Facebook and Twitter page, you can see updates before it hits the blog! if we read … Continue reading →

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Horizon Express *Update*

Posted on December 24, 2012 by engineer

Lego has announced that the new 2013 Horizon Express will be arriving on January 26 on Lego Shop@Home. This sleek new model is much different from the trains released before it, as it is part of the new eXpert line. … Continue reading →

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Metra Safety Contest 2011-2012 **Update**

Posted on July 17, 2012 by engineer

Attention native Illinois residents, Submissions for the Metra’s “Sixth Annual Safety Contest”  ended March 15, 2012. Hmm? What is the Metra Safety contest you ask, and what is Metra? Well to answer both questions, Metra is a native Illinois train … Continue reading →

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The Ravinia Exhibit

Posted on June 19, 2012 by engineer

At the convention, the lines were no way as long as last year, and they actually set up two registry booths, one for debt/credit cards, and the other for people who actually had cash on them which made everything slide … Continue reading →

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Brickworld Chicago 2012 – Update!

Posted on March 24, 2012 by engineer

Spring break is here, and that means summer is just around the corner! Last year, we went to the Lego Brickworld convention in Chicago, and we are going again this year. Unfortunately we could not attend the  Brickworld Indy convention … Continue reading →

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New Lego Train Announcement!

Posted on February 26, 2012 by engineer

At the 110th annual toy fair at the Big Apple, Lego has announced a new Lego train set! Not only is it a new Lego train set, it is also part of their new brand, called the “Monster Fighters” line. … Continue reading →

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Free Shipping with orders over $49!

Posted on December 13, 2011 by engineer

Just like the offer from a month ago, Lego has announced free shipping, with orders over 49 dollars! Last month Lego announced free shipping with orders over 99 dollars. Free shipping with 49 dollars or more, is simply the best … Continue reading →

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Lego 40028 Mini Hogwarts Express Exclusive!

Posted on November 19, 2011 by engineer

Lego has announced on their Lego “2011 Late Holiday Catalog”, but not on their website, about a brand new Lego 40028 Harry Potter set! This set is a cute mini Hogwarts Express with actual rolling wheels. Unfortunately, the wheels do … Continue reading →

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November VIP Points

Posted on November 11, 2011 by engineer

Lego has announced, additional VIP points with a purchase of any Lego set. What is a “VIP” point you ask? Well, if you have been living in a caboose your whole life, a “VIP” is a special program in Lego … Continue reading →

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