CA Lego Toy Stores, where can you get Lego in California?
Any Toys `R Us store sells Lego. Babies `R Us will carry Lego Duplo. But please patronize some of the smaller stores. They are owned and run by people like us - you and me!
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Tuesday, December 28, 2010
CA Lego Toy Stores, where can you get Lego in California?
CA Lego Toy Stores, where can you get Lego in California?
Any Toys `R Us store sells Lego. Babies `R Us will carry Lego Duplo. But please patronize some of the smaller stores. They are owned and run by people like us - you and me!
Read More
Harry Potter Lego Sets
Harry Potter Lego Sets – What else will your child want?
by Cheema Beckham
For quite some time, I kept wondering who was Harry Potter and why everyone kept chatting about him. All the kids and elders around me were mad about him and the fantastic writing skills of JK Rowling.
I was curious to know what was so special in the Harry Potter books that made them so popular around the globe. Finally I decided to get first hand knowledge and started off with the first book of the series “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone”.
Bob the Builder Lego
My feelings about Bob the Builder Lego
by Cheema Beckham
Bob, the Builder is one of the few cartoon series that received huge appreciation, the day it started. The idea of a team of builders appealed to the children and parents alike. Seeing th success of Bob, Lego launched Bob the Builder toys, which were as successful as the cartoons.
The construction machines and the figures are really great. Even I stop to look at them when I see them in a shop or at a friend`s house. I want to play with them! But feel the children will get annoyed if I pick one up. (So I do it secretly,.....shhhhh!)
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by Cheema Beckham
Bob, the Builder is one of the few cartoon series that received huge appreciation, the day it started. The idea of a team of builders appealed to the children and parents alike. Seeing th success of Bob, Lego launched Bob the Builder toys, which were as successful as the cartoons.
The construction machines and the figures are really great. Even I stop to look at them when I see them in a shop or at a friend`s house. I want to play with them! But feel the children will get annoyed if I pick one up. (So I do it secretly,.....shhhhh!)
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Al Lego Toy Stores - Stores in Alabama, USA
Al Lego Toy Stores - Stores in Alabama, USA
by Cheema Beckham
In order to put Lego within range of most of the inhabitants of planet Earth, Lego has spread its stores around the globe. Most of these stores have been designed by professionals and are unique in many ways.
Almost a year back Lego launched a beautiful gallery in Birmingham, Alabama. The main purpose of opening the Lego toy store was to provide easy Lego access to people of Alabama.
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by Cheema Beckham
In order to put Lego within range of most of the inhabitants of planet Earth, Lego has spread its stores around the globe. Most of these stores have been designed by professionals and are unique in many ways.
Almost a year back Lego launched a beautiful gallery in Birmingham, Alabama. The main purpose of opening the Lego toy store was to provide easy Lego access to people of Alabama.
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Thursday, December 23, 2010
Lego Japan: Our 日本語 Site
Pictured: Kamakura at night by Richard Baladad
Lego Japan: Our 日本語 Site
Lego Japan: Our 日本語 Site
Lego Spongebob Japan - レゴスポンジボブ 新しい世界を学ぼう
スポンジボブスクエアパンツカートゥーンは、以下のような巨大な成功をおさめています。レゴはスポンジボブの付属品を作ることを決めました。スポンジボブは子供にとても人気があるので、会社もレゴスポンジボブの必要性を無視できなかったの です。 Read More
Lego Star Wars - レゴスターウォーズ
Lego Star Wars
レゴスターウォーズのページでは、ジョナとセナが自分で買ったり誕生日にもらったスターウォーズのセットについて書いています。私は、２人が持っているスターウォーズシリーズにはほとんどついていけません！
Lego Japan - Lego Starwars（レゴスターウォーズ）は、世界中で最も人気のあるレゴのひとつでしょう。セット内容もすばらしく、相続力を抱かせてくれます。そして、空想的なスターウォーズの世界へ連れて行ってくれます。セナとジョナが自分で買ったりもらったりしたレゴスターウォーズについて語っています。セナはデススターのオーナーであることを誇りに思っています。
レゴの考え子供の発育のために優れた教育道具
レゴの考え子供の発育のために優れた教育道具
レゴは娯楽だけのものだという考えは間違いです。おもちゃは子供の想像力と創造性を応援する大きな役割を持っています。レゴを使うことは、子供の発育と成長において大きな
影響力を持っています。だから、普通の基準で新しい考えを確かめるべきなのです。
こちらは、レゴのトップ６の方法です。子供の成長と発育のスキルをより早めるのを助けるレゴの
Lego Ideas Japan
考えなので、ぜひ使いましょう。まずはじめの３つは以下のブログやフォーラムをチェックすることです。
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レゴは娯楽だけのものだという考えは間違いです。おもちゃは子供の想像力と創造性を応援する大きな役割を持っています。レゴを使うことは、子供の発育と成長において大きな
影響力を持っています。だから、普通の基準で新しい考えを確かめるべきなのです。
こちらは、レゴのトップ６の方法です。子供の成長と発育のスキルをより早めるのを助けるレゴの
Lego Ideas Japan
考えなので、ぜひ使いましょう。まずはじめの３つは以下のブログやフォーラムをチェックすることです。
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Top 3 Sets of Starwars Lego
Top 3 Sets of Starwars Lego
by Cheema Beckham
When Lego first launched the star wars range of bricks in 1999, it was a huge sensation. Following its success Lego continued to make Starwars products. These included some special jets, trucks and other vehicles of Star Wars series. These jets are now the main attraction of the Star Wars products.
In this article, I have listed some of the most famous Lego vehicle sets below that you must have if you are a loyal Lego fan:- Read More
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
Advantages of Playing Online Lego Games
Advantages of Playing Online Lego Games
by Cheema Beckham
Online games provide an extremely useful forum for children of all ages to exercise their brains while staying out of harm’s way. These online games provide an opportunity to learn creative things while enjoying fun with friends and family. Lego has always thought out-of-the-box and provided unique solutions to daily life and its range of online games is an exclusive example of it.
Kevin Burns (the editor of Burns Brick Country) has a brother who is a doctor, and he feels that games, whether on the computer or on your TV, help with hand-eye coordination. Further they help younger children to compete with their eldersiblings and parents, and if they are successful, the games build self-esteem for your younger ones. Read More
by Cheema Beckham
Online games provide an extremely useful forum for children of all ages to exercise their brains while staying out of harm’s way. These online games provide an opportunity to learn creative things while enjoying fun with friends and family. Lego has always thought out-of-the-box and provided unique solutions to daily life and its range of online games is an exclusive example of it.
Kevin Burns (the editor of Burns Brick Country) has a brother who is a doctor, and he feels that games, whether on the computer or on your TV, help with hand-eye coordination. Further they help younger children to compete with their eldersiblings and parents, and if they are successful, the games build self-esteem for your younger ones. Read More
How to Create Your Personalized Lego Men?
How to Create Your Personalized Lego Men?
by Cheema Beckham
The men of Lego are one of the most important reasons of its enormous popularity among the residents of Planet Earth. These are mini-figurines which come with every Lego bricks set. These mini-figurines are customized to depict various unique characters of the set.
For example, a military set contains the miniatures of different types of soldiers; while a construction sets contain laborers wearing uniforms of diverse colors to display their skills, like firemen, plumbers, drivers, etc. After the release of Lego sets based on different TV series, there was a new twist in this story. Read More
by Cheema Beckham
The men of Lego are one of the most important reasons of its enormous popularity among the residents of Planet Earth. These are mini-figurines which come with every Lego bricks set. These mini-figurines are customized to depict various unique characters of the set.
For example, a military set contains the miniatures of different types of soldiers; while a construction sets contain laborers wearing uniforms of diverse colors to display their skills, like firemen, plumbers, drivers, etc. After the release of Lego sets based on different TV series, there was a new twist in this story. Read More
Monday, December 20, 2010
Lego Police
Fun Times for Your Kids with Lego Police Chasing and Catching Criminals
by Sandra Johnson
Do not be surprised if your kids start complaining that they do not have proper toys just after you gift them a police brick or character. How can you expect the police to do their job unless there is a criminal around?
Your kids will have probably read about the job of the police in school or if they are really diligent, in the newspaper. In such a scenario, they will obviously be excited about the fact that you have given them a police character. Read More
Lego Exoforce Sets
Lego Exoforce Sets - Encourage Your Child to Watch Less Cartoons and Play More
by Sandra Johnson
Do you want your child to spend less time watching the television and more time playing out in the open? Well, do you know that cartoon television series can actually help you in this task?
Many parents hate cartoons because they are the biggest attraction for kids and keep them cooped up in the house all day long. Well, why don't you opt for a gift set like the Lego Exoforce set?
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by Sandra Johnson
Do you want your child to spend less time watching the television and more time playing out in the open? Well, do you know that cartoon television series can actually help you in this task?
Many parents hate cartoons because they are the biggest attraction for kids and keep them cooped up in the house all day long. Well, why don't you opt for a gift set like the Lego Exoforce set?
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Saturday, December 18, 2010
Lego City Fire Truck
Lego City Fire Truck
Lego City Fire Truck - Use Games and activities like Lego to Help Your Child Learn More Quickly
by Sandra Johnson
This firetruck by Lego comes with 2 firfighters and 214 pieces.It is set 7239.
It’s not enough to simply complain that your child does not listen to your advice and read on a daily basis. However, parents should ask themselves whether they are taking the necessary steps to ensure that children are aware of what`s happening around them. Do you want your child to learn more about fire safety? Read More
Lego City Fire Truck - Use Games and activities like Lego to Help Your Child Learn More Quickly
by Sandra Johnson
This firetruck by Lego comes with 2 firfighters and 214 pieces.It is set 7239.
It’s not enough to simply complain that your child does not listen to your advice and read on a daily basis. However, parents should ask themselves whether they are taking the necessary steps to ensure that children are aware of what`s happening around them. Do you want your child to learn more about fire safety? Read More
Friday, December 17, 2010
Lego Racers
Lego Racers
by Amanda Bradson
(California,USA)
Lego Racers - Use Them Smartly to Make Your Child More Responsible
"Lego Racers is a product line (or theme) of the construction toy Lego. The range was first introduced in 1975 with a Formula 1 car model.1 However, the brand only really started to become a core theme in 2001, with the release of a series of mini racecars. Made from only a small number of large bricks, these toys were designed more as racing car toys than a construction toy, and included a launcher element (which doubled up as a storage container) that could be used to propel the vehicles." Read More
by Amanda Bradson
(California,USA)
Lego Racers - Use Them Smartly to Make Your Child More Responsible
"Lego Racers is a product line (or theme) of the construction toy Lego. The range was first introduced in 1975 with a Formula 1 car model.1 However, the brand only really started to become a core theme in 2001, with the release of a series of mini racecars. Made from only a small number of large bricks, these toys were designed more as racing car toys than a construction toy, and included a launcher element (which doubled up as a storage container) that could be used to propel the vehicles." Read More
Lego Kits
Lego Kits - A Fantastic Way to Show Your Love Towards Your Kids
by Sandra Johnson
What are the advantages of buying kits for your child? For starters, lego in kit form will work out to be less expensive as compared to purchasing each and every piece individually.
Even if you are prepared to pay extra, you will still find it very difficult to purchase all the pieces you need without missing even a single one. On the other hand, purchasing lego as a kit will simplify the process. You just have to make one purchase and the bulk of the toys that your child would need will be in your hands. Read More
by Sandra Johnson
What are the advantages of buying kits for your child? For starters, lego in kit form will work out to be less expensive as compared to purchasing each and every piece individually.
Even if you are prepared to pay extra, you will still find it very difficult to purchase all the pieces you need without missing even a single one. On the other hand, purchasing lego as a kit will simplify the process. You just have to make one purchase and the bulk of the toys that your child would need will be in your hands. Read More
Lego Duplo Table
Lego Duplo Table - An Easy Way to Teach Your Child to Play in an Organized Manner
by Sandra Johnson
Parents should buy good quality tools for kids not just because it keeps them occupied but also because it is a fun way of teaching basic skills and developing different abilities in your children. If you want to teach your child to work and play in an organized manner, you can opt for a duplo table.
Besides being something you can build together, you can save your feet by keeping extra pieces on the table and off the floor. Read More
by Sandra Johnson
Parents should buy good quality tools for kids not just because it keeps them occupied but also because it is a fun way of teaching basic skills and developing different abilities in your children. If you want to teach your child to work and play in an organized manner, you can opt for a duplo table.
Besides being something you can build together, you can save your feet by keeping extra pieces on the table and off the floor. Read More
Thursday, December 16, 2010
Lego Halo
Lego Halo – Ways to Help Your Child Benefit from This Game
by Sandra Johnson
Should you encourage your children to play with the traditional real toys or should you introduce your child directly to online computer games? Well, it doesn't matter which option you choose as long as you make sure that your child has a well rounded playing routine.
Excessive games on the internet and computer can be very harmful. On the other hand, completely ignoring online and electronic games can work negatively in the long run for your child as well.
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by Sandra Johnson
Should you encourage your children to play with the traditional real toys or should you introduce your child directly to online computer games? Well, it doesn't matter which option you choose as long as you make sure that your child has a well rounded playing routine.
Excessive games on the internet and computer can be very harmful. On the other hand, completely ignoring online and electronic games can work negatively in the long run for your child as well.
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Friday, December 10, 2010
Selecting Toys For the Two-Year Old
Selecting Toys For the Two-Year Old
Selecting Toys For the Two-Year Old
By Beth W. Johnson
How do you go about selecting a toy for a two-year-old? What do you buy? Your visit to the toy store only muddles the decision-making process because there are so many neat ones from which to choose. You prefer that it be a learning toy. You need help. If you don't know or have any idea ask questions.
These are the questions and the order in which I'd ask them.
1. What interests the child? Observing the child or asking the parents is a good place to start. Most parents will readily give you one or more suggestions if you ask them to.
2. Is it age-appropriate? Manufacturers usually give an age range for a particular toy. It might be age appropriate, but if he's not interested, it will be forgotten
3. Is it safe? Again many manufacturers state "not appropriate for children under-." then give the age. If it isn't stated, check for sharp edges, small parts that could be pulled off or swallowed, and any defect you might see. You can also log on to the Consumer Product Safety Commission web site to see if the toy is subject to any recall.
4. Is it colorful? Colorful toys, with lots of reds, yellows, greens or blues capture his attention visually.
5. Can she manipulate it? Children seem to like toys that make noise, can be pushed, pulled, turned, twisted or banged. These hold their interest longer and enhance the development of gross and fine motor skills.
6. Does it lend itself to creative or pretend play? Toys that encourage this enhance the child's language development and problem solving capabilities.
7. Is it easy to hold and maneuver?
Armed with answers to these key questions, you're prepared for selecting toys for the two-year old.
For more information on selecting toys for the two-year old, visit Child Enriching Gifts. This site explores the sensory motor development of children from birth to five years and offers suggestions for gifts, toys and activities to enhance development of these skills. Beth is a retired teacher of the visually impaired, who lives in Nashville, Tennessee. She created this site drawing on her experiences as a mother, teacher and a grandmother.
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Selecting Toys For the Two-Year Old
By Beth W. Johnson
How do you go about selecting a toy for a two-year-old? What do you buy? Your visit to the toy store only muddles the decision-making process because there are so many neat ones from which to choose. You prefer that it be a learning toy. You need help. If you don't know or have any idea ask questions.
These are the questions and the order in which I'd ask them.
1. What interests the child? Observing the child or asking the parents is a good place to start. Most parents will readily give you one or more suggestions if you ask them to.
2. Is it age-appropriate? Manufacturers usually give an age range for a particular toy. It might be age appropriate, but if he's not interested, it will be forgotten
3. Is it safe? Again many manufacturers state "not appropriate for children under-." then give the age. If it isn't stated, check for sharp edges, small parts that could be pulled off or swallowed, and any defect you might see. You can also log on to the Consumer Product Safety Commission web site to see if the toy is subject to any recall.
4. Is it colorful? Colorful toys, with lots of reds, yellows, greens or blues capture his attention visually.
5. Can she manipulate it? Children seem to like toys that make noise, can be pushed, pulled, turned, twisted or banged. These hold their interest longer and enhance the development of gross and fine motor skills.
6. Does it lend itself to creative or pretend play? Toys that encourage this enhance the child's language development and problem solving capabilities.
7. Is it easy to hold and maneuver?
Armed with answers to these key questions, you're prepared for selecting toys for the two-year old.
For more information on selecting toys for the two-year old, visit Child Enriching Gifts. This site explores the sensory motor development of children from birth to five years and offers suggestions for gifts, toys and activities to enhance development of these skills. Beth is a retired teacher of the visually impaired, who lives in Nashville, Tennessee. She created this site drawing on her experiences as a mother, teacher and a grandmother.
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Lego Duplo
Lego Duplo is the lego for toddlers and young children. The pieces are large so cannot be swallowed. Yet like regular lego duplo can be used to make walls and things. It comes with some cute characters and bright colours too.Read More
New Star War Lego
by Sandra Johnson
The Star Wars franchise may have run its course and nobody may be thinking of making yet another movie on the topic. However, this does not mean the average Star Wars fan is devoid of new options for entertainment.
(See Star Wars movie news at bottom of the page)
New star war Lego bricks can make a huge difference to your fun and entertainment experience. If you feel that you are too old to play with new star war lego bricks, then you have the option of checking out video games related to Lego and Star Wars. New star war Lego games are released very often and this will definitely help you enjoy fond memories of the franchise all over again.
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Lego Clone Troopers – Foot Soldiers Who Pack a Solid Punch in Battles
Lego Clone Troopers – Foot Soldiers Who Pack a Solid Punch in Battles
Wars may be planned by generals but the plans are executed by the foot soldiers. More often than not, the side having a large number of foot soldiers can execute plans better and secure more victories at low cost.
If you are planning on recreating Star Wars in your home with the help of lego bricks, make sure you have adequate lego clone troopers. The clone troopers were loyal soldiers of the Republic and formed an important part. Read More
Wars may be planned by generals but the plans are executed by the foot soldiers. More often than not, the side having a large number of foot soldiers can execute plans better and secure more victories at low cost.
If you are planning on recreating Star Wars in your home with the help of lego bricks, make sure you have adequate lego clone troopers. The clone troopers were loyal soldiers of the Republic and formed an important part. Read More
JIGG: Japan`s International Gamers Guild
JIGG: Japan`s International Gamers Guild
If you like to play boardgames or want to play games with your Lego figures, you can
get many ideas about how to do that at our games club called JIGG. We have
members all over Japan, and our members are from all over the world. We have many
Japanese members too.
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If you like to play boardgames or want to play games with your Lego figures, you can
get many ideas about how to do that at our games club called JIGG. We have
members all over Japan, and our members are from all over the world. We have many
Japanese members too.
Learn More
Lego Digital Designer
Lego Digital Designer - Perfect Money Saver for the Budget-Minded Lego Fan by Sandra Johnson
Do you feel frustrated that you have to make do with a small number of bricks when playing Lego? People never seem to be satisfied with the total number of Lego bricks they own.
There always is ‘that’ brick which remains elusive and which compels people to compromise on their masterpiece. How to solve this problem permanently?
One option is to buy each and every brick that has ever been manufactured and store them safely for your use! If you can do that then you are probably rich and I want to be your friend!
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Do you feel frustrated that you have to make do with a small number of bricks when playing Lego? People never seem to be satisfied with the total number of Lego bricks they own.
There always is ‘that’ brick which remains elusive and which compels people to compromise on their masterpiece. How to solve this problem permanently?
One option is to buy each and every brick that has ever been manufactured and store them safely for your use! If you can do that then you are probably rich and I want to be your friend!
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Thursday, December 9, 2010
Lego Party Ideas
Lego Party Ideas... what child doesn't love to play with Lego toys? When you are planning your next child's birthday party why not take a look at Legos for your theme. You can find plenty of fun party supplies when Legos is the party theme. Lots of kids party games and even some easy ways to decorate that special Lego birthday cake.
When you are planning a child's birthday idea, why not go for a themed one. Initially it may seem like there is more organizing but once you have an agenda, it is really simple. For example, most boys are into Lego in some way or another. It is a great toy for constructing all types of things, from houses to working models of cars or trains.
There are plenty of Lego party ideas to choose from. Lego covers so many different themes themselves you could find yourself having a Star Wars party with Lego Star Wars characters, that is a very popular Lego theme. Or go with a SpongeBob Lego theme, a Lego firetruck theme or a police party or even a beach party if you chose the Lego City Coastguard Theme. Whichever Lego Party Idea you chose, send out Legoville party invitations letting your party guests what your theme is. Themed invitations are one of the many items you can choose from Legoville party supplies.
As Lego is such a colorful theme, you can ask the guests to dress up in different colors like a costume. When they arrive offer to paint their face. You will obviously need to check that the child has no allergies and don't paint over open cuts. Keep it simple i.e. have a different sponge for each color. Kids just love having their faces painted and they will not care that you are not Picasso. It will kick off the party on a great note.
You can carry on the color theme with the cake and the sandwiches. Using strips of colored icing will help make the cake look like Lego bricks. You can use layers of different colors jelly for deserts and food colorings will transform the plainest sandwich.
Lego party game ideas can be adapted to any of the themes you have chosen. For example, if you go for Star Wars you can play a variation of cops and robbers with one side being the dark side and the other Yoda's team. If you have gone for a color theme i.e. face painting etc, you could use some balloon games. Favorites include Catch me where all the guests receive a balloon with their name on it. The idea is that they have to keep this balloon or any nearest one in the air until the music stops. Whoever doesn't manage to keep the balloon floating is out.
If you want to have some relatively quiet time to calm the kids down, you could play draw the funny face on the balloon. The children pass around balloons and each person has to draw something for the face. So one draws the eyes, another draws the mouth and so on. Whoever pops the balloon is out and the last remaining child wins. You will obviously need a ready supply of balloons.
Use Lego party favor supplies to make up the contents of the party bags. You can buy individual packs of Lego that will have enough bricks to build one small item. Bubbles, crayons, coloring pages, temporary tattoos and stickers are always great for adding to the Lego party bags. Have lots of Lego fun with these Lego party ideas.
Ms. Party Ideas is Jillian Gallo and she writes about fun party stuff! Find all the unique party ideas and cheap party supplies at http://www.partyideasparade.com. Get all the LEGO Party Ideas you need at http://www.partyideasparade.com/lego-party-ideas.html. Your next kids party is sure to be a thrill for your little party guests when LEGO is the party theme. You can learn how to plan and organize your party ideas....all kinds of kids creative party ideas, delicious and easy party menu recipes and of course, fun party games is what you will find along with some great cake and cupcake decorating ideas! Make it yourself party food, invitations and decorations. Jilly also likes to play Pinata games so you can find out the game rules and learn how to play the pinata game too.
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When you are planning a child's birthday idea, why not go for a themed one. Initially it may seem like there is more organizing but once you have an agenda, it is really simple. For example, most boys are into Lego in some way or another. It is a great toy for constructing all types of things, from houses to working models of cars or trains.
There are plenty of Lego party ideas to choose from. Lego covers so many different themes themselves you could find yourself having a Star Wars party with Lego Star Wars characters, that is a very popular Lego theme. Or go with a SpongeBob Lego theme, a Lego firetruck theme or a police party or even a beach party if you chose the Lego City Coastguard Theme. Whichever Lego Party Idea you chose, send out Legoville party invitations letting your party guests what your theme is. Themed invitations are one of the many items you can choose from Legoville party supplies.
As Lego is such a colorful theme, you can ask the guests to dress up in different colors like a costume. When they arrive offer to paint their face. You will obviously need to check that the child has no allergies and don't paint over open cuts. Keep it simple i.e. have a different sponge for each color. Kids just love having their faces painted and they will not care that you are not Picasso. It will kick off the party on a great note.
You can carry on the color theme with the cake and the sandwiches. Using strips of colored icing will help make the cake look like Lego bricks. You can use layers of different colors jelly for deserts and food colorings will transform the plainest sandwich.
Lego party game ideas can be adapted to any of the themes you have chosen. For example, if you go for Star Wars you can play a variation of cops and robbers with one side being the dark side and the other Yoda's team. If you have gone for a color theme i.e. face painting etc, you could use some balloon games. Favorites include Catch me where all the guests receive a balloon with their name on it. The idea is that they have to keep this balloon or any nearest one in the air until the music stops. Whoever doesn't manage to keep the balloon floating is out.
If you want to have some relatively quiet time to calm the kids down, you could play draw the funny face on the balloon. The children pass around balloons and each person has to draw something for the face. So one draws the eyes, another draws the mouth and so on. Whoever pops the balloon is out and the last remaining child wins. You will obviously need a ready supply of balloons.
Use Lego party favor supplies to make up the contents of the party bags. You can buy individual packs of Lego that will have enough bricks to build one small item. Bubbles, crayons, coloring pages, temporary tattoos and stickers are always great for adding to the Lego party bags. Have lots of Lego fun with these Lego party ideas.
Ms. Party Ideas is Jillian Gallo and she writes about fun party stuff! Find all the unique party ideas and cheap party supplies at http://www.partyideasparade.com. Get all the LEGO Party Ideas you need at http://www.partyideasparade.com/lego-party-ideas.html. Your next kids party is sure to be a thrill for your little party guests when LEGO is the party theme. You can learn how to plan and organize your party ideas....all kinds of kids creative party ideas, delicious and easy party menu recipes and of course, fun party games is what you will find along with some great cake and cupcake decorating ideas! Make it yourself party food, invitations and decorations. Jilly also likes to play Pinata games so you can find out the game rules and learn how to play the pinata game too.
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Building Inspiration With Lego
Christmas Gift Ideas - Building Inspiration With Lego
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Christmas is genuinely a time of giving and sharing for most people and for families in particular.
It is very easy to get caught up in a spending frenzy, children in particular are full or "pester power" at this time of year as they see lots of advertising in almost every conceivable medium!
So what should we do? Pockets or purses are not unlimited and yet who wants to be the person to give a gift where the paper and packaging are more exciting than the contents?
Top ten lists abound in both the USA and in the UK. The Toy Retailers Association (TRA) list of Dream Toys for the 2010 holiday season includes a mixture of traditional and technology games as likely best-sellers.
So how about Lego for going back to basics?
The Lego City Airport set included on the Dream List, is quite expensive as a set but does include a great number of inspiring pieces.
What child wouldn't love creating a jet plane or organising passengers moving through revolving doors, X-ray machines and through the Airport Terminal before the Airport Control Tower gives permission for take-off?
Alternatively, the Lego City Fire Station set includes all you need to create a fire truck, the Fire Chief's car, a two garage station with figures and working ladders. You can even rescue the cat from the top of the tree.
Given that the latest Harry Potter movie launched in November, you can be sure that any of the associated, themed Lego sets will also be popular this Christmas including the Harry Potter Hogwarts Castle, Hagrid's Hut, Quidditch Match, Freeing Dobby or the Hogwart's Express Train Set.
Surely anybody who knows a child with a passion for Harry Potter will find inspiration here!
If you're looking for something for slightly younger children, surely Toy Story is another winner for Christmas and again, there are many sets to choose from. A best-seller this year is expected to be the Western Train Chase set which has a great collection of figures, the pieces to make an engine and several train cars with opening doors and roof traps, a quality track for the trains to ride on - you could even add a motor if you wanted!
These sets, and any of the Lego compilations are great ways to keep your child happy for Christmas and for months to come.
Maybe you've never thought much beyond "Great, they're enjoying this." but it's also good to know that by encouraging their building skills you are also developing quite sophisticated learning, planning and co-ordination skills, almost by stealth! This is a great example of something that is lots of fun, will keep a child happily occupied on their own or with friends and is definitely doing them good at the same time. The opportunities for developing role play skills and co-operation are endless - though may require a little supervision for younger children at play.
Have a look at for different review sites and price comparison sites though as the internet means you can really catch some great bargains by shopping online.
When you give a gift of Lego, you can be certain the fun will last long beyond Christmas!
Sally Header shares great ideas for Christmas gifts, games to play and toys for children, teens and adults. Sally does the searching, so you don't have to!
Visit http://ChristmasGiftAndPresentIdeas.com for inspiration, to see the offers available and make sure you get the best prices on the net!
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By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Sally_Header]Sally Header
Christmas is genuinely a time of giving and sharing for most people and for families in particular.
It is very easy to get caught up in a spending frenzy, children in particular are full or "pester power" at this time of year as they see lots of advertising in almost every conceivable medium!
So what should we do? Pockets or purses are not unlimited and yet who wants to be the person to give a gift where the paper and packaging are more exciting than the contents?
Top ten lists abound in both the USA and in the UK. The Toy Retailers Association (TRA) list of Dream Toys for the 2010 holiday season includes a mixture of traditional and technology games as likely best-sellers.
So how about Lego for going back to basics?
The Lego City Airport set included on the Dream List, is quite expensive as a set but does include a great number of inspiring pieces.
What child wouldn't love creating a jet plane or organising passengers moving through revolving doors, X-ray machines and through the Airport Terminal before the Airport Control Tower gives permission for take-off?
Alternatively, the Lego City Fire Station set includes all you need to create a fire truck, the Fire Chief's car, a two garage station with figures and working ladders. You can even rescue the cat from the top of the tree.
Given that the latest Harry Potter movie launched in November, you can be sure that any of the associated, themed Lego sets will also be popular this Christmas including the Harry Potter Hogwarts Castle, Hagrid's Hut, Quidditch Match, Freeing Dobby or the Hogwart's Express Train Set.
Surely anybody who knows a child with a passion for Harry Potter will find inspiration here!
If you're looking for something for slightly younger children, surely Toy Story is another winner for Christmas and again, there are many sets to choose from. A best-seller this year is expected to be the Western Train Chase set which has a great collection of figures, the pieces to make an engine and several train cars with opening doors and roof traps, a quality track for the trains to ride on - you could even add a motor if you wanted!
These sets, and any of the Lego compilations are great ways to keep your child happy for Christmas and for months to come.
Maybe you've never thought much beyond "Great, they're enjoying this." but it's also good to know that by encouraging their building skills you are also developing quite sophisticated learning, planning and co-ordination skills, almost by stealth! This is a great example of something that is lots of fun, will keep a child happily occupied on their own or with friends and is definitely doing them good at the same time. The opportunities for developing role play skills and co-operation are endless - though may require a little supervision for younger children at play.
Have a look at for different review sites and price comparison sites though as the internet means you can really catch some great bargains by shopping online.
When you give a gift of Lego, you can be certain the fun will last long beyond Christmas!
Sally Header shares great ideas for Christmas gifts, games to play and toys for children, teens and adults. Sally does the searching, so you don't have to!
Visit http://ChristmasGiftAndPresentIdeas.com for inspiration, to see the offers available and make sure you get the best prices on the net!
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Lego Ideas
by Sandra Johnson
Do not make the mistake of thinking that Lego is just a pastime. Toys play a major role in boosting imagination and creativity in children. Using Lego will have a huge impact on the development and growth of your child.
This is why you should check out the new ideas on a regular basis. Here are the top six methods where you can use Lego ideas to help your child grow and develop skills faster. The firstthree are by regularly checking our Blog and Forums at the following links:
A Great Day
Finally!! It was Saturday morning at 6:00. I had been waiting for this day. So I begged and begged for Dad to get down our STAR WARS LEGOS!!!
But Dad, looking at me in the dark, said, “Son, please, go back to bed.”
So I waited for hours and hours and finally, at 7:00, Dad got up. So I said, “Oh Dad, I’ll do anything……just get down the STAR WARS LEGOS.”
But Dad said, “How about you eat some breakfast first?”
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But Dad, looking at me in the dark, said, “Son, please, go back to bed.”
So I waited for hours and hours and finally, at 7:00, Dad got up. So I said, “Oh Dad, I’ll do anything……just get down the STAR WARS LEGOS.”
But Dad said, “How about you eat some breakfast first?”
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Lego Indiana Jones Cheats
by Cheema Beckham
The Lego Indiana Jones Series has been one of the most adored series of all time. Lego fans around the globe bought the beautiful and glorious Indiana Jones series of Lego bricks in huge numbers, immediately after its release. This success story became even more popular after the release of the famous Lego Indiana Jones Games.
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ダースモールレゴ
Darth Maul Lego Japan - ダースモールレゴ スターウォーズファンに賞賛されているブロック
レゴブロック やダーズモールを聞いたことがない人はなかなか見つけられないでしょう。クラシックスターウォーズの有名な悪役で、賞賛の地位を得ています。ふたつが組み 合わせられたのは驚くことではありません。ダースモールブロックは人気が高く、需要のあるブロックなのです。このスターウォーズの悪者は子供を闇の軍隊へ 連れて行く機会を与えてくれ、想像力と創造性を使ってよい人間たちの手助けをすることで破壊します。ダースモールブロックは１９９９年にはじめて発売され ました。１０年もかからないうちに、モールレゴは優れたブロックの地位を得たのです。
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レゴブロック やダーズモールを聞いたことがない人はなかなか見つけられないでしょう。クラシックスターウォーズの有名な悪役で、賞賛の地位を得ています。ふたつが組み 合わせられたのは驚くことではありません。ダースモールブロックは人気が高く、需要のあるブロックなのです。このスターウォーズの悪者は子供を闇の軍隊へ 連れて行く機会を与えてくれ、想像力と創造性を使ってよい人間たちの手助けをすることで破壊します。ダースモールブロックは１９９９年にはじめて発売され ました。１０年もかからないうちに、モールレゴは優れたブロックの地位を得たのです。
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Tuesday, December 7, 2010
Imperial Star Japan
Imperial Star Japan
Imperial Star Japan - スターウォーズの中でも見事なシップ インペリアルスターデストロイヤーｂｙ ジョナバーンズImperial Star Japan
イ ンペリアルスターデストロイヤーはインペリアルネイビーの主力艦です。スターデストロイヤーはスターウォーズエピソード４ 新たなる希望にはじめて姿を現 しました。トラクタービームやプロジェクター、ターボレーザー、アイコンシャトルを装備しています。７２の戦士とラムダ級のシャトルを運びます。また、 AT-STs, AT-ATs, AT-PTs、地上部隊も運びます。スターウォーズのなかでも１番のシップだと思います。 Read More
Monday, December 6, 2010
Lego Racers Japan
Lego Racers Japan - レゴレーサーズ：ハイスピードを学ぼう
by Cheema Beckham” スピードはスリルがあるが、人を殺すことにもつながる”と言われています。この意見はすべてのスピードレーススポーツとハイスピードのモータースポーツに 当てはまることで、参加者の生命をひどく脅かすことになります。このハイスピードの現象は子供に愛されていますが、レーストラックからすぐ近くでそのよう なゲームを行うことで子供たちを巻き込む危険性があるのです。スピードカーを所有する情熱を満たすためにものすごいスピードで走るのです。レゴはいろいろ なレーサーのセットを紹介しています。 Read More
Thursday, December 2, 2010
Play Well
Have you ever wondered where LEGOS obtained their name? When Ole Kirk invented the popular construction toy, he offered a prize to whoever came up with the best name. Actually, Ole Kirk himself came up with the name, which he derived from the two Danish words 'leg godt', meaning 'play well'. Ole Kirk's original toy was made of wood, but later he changed as plastic became available. Being little regarded among toy salesmen as high-quality toy material, many plastic toys were sent back, Ole Kirk's LEGOS among them. Ole Kirk wondered sadly. To all appearances, his idea had failed, but the humble seed still remained. Read More
Powerful Products Lego
Powerful Products - Lego
Have you ever noticed that the products of companies reflect their beliefs? For this reason businesses should carefully consider what goods they put on the market. Because the Lego Company sells all different kinds of sets of plastic-shaped toys, this demonstrates their ideas. For example, the set called City contains farmers, airplanes, workers, boats, trains, and many other accessories. With these toys the company shows that they like activity and hard-workers.
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Have you ever noticed that the products of companies reflect their beliefs? For this reason businesses should carefully consider what goods they put on the market. Because the Lego Company sells all different kinds of sets of plastic-shaped toys, this demonstrates their ideas. For example, the set called City contains farmers, airplanes, workers, boats, trains, and many other accessories. With these toys the company shows that they like activity and hard-workers.
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Lego Instructions - Isn't It Time You Invented Your Own
Lego Instructions - Isn't It Time You Invented Your Own
By Kevin R Burns
You'll find full Lego instructions included in most of the Group's theme sets - be they Lego's own classic themes, or themes which the Company has licensed from well-known cartoon and film franchises.
Lego's long-running classic themes include such greats as the Company's Space, Castle, City and Pirates sets, all of which boast several sub-themes. Whilst licensed themes include extremely popular kits such as the Star Wars, Sponge Bob, Toy Story, Harry Potter, and Spider Man sets, not to mention numerous others.
However, these famous little plastic building bricks are renowned for their durability so, what happens if the instructions for the kits get lost along the way? Well, that's no problem really, for you'll discover plenty of sites on the Internet where you can download instructions for free, not to mention the Company's own website.
But, as well as being durable, versatile and good value-for-money, it shouldn't be forgotten that the main beauty of these colorful building bricks is that they're a tremendously fun way of developing children's creative skills.
So yes, Lego sets and kits are a wonderful way of first getting kids interested in the plastic construction game but, once this interest has been aroused, why not purchase the more affordable buckets of bricks and invent and develop your own constructions?
Because the plastic blocks are so durable and easy-to-clean, you could even buy them resale by placing adverts under the "Wanted" section of local press, or by checking out what's on offer online at eBay. Just make sure the bricks are the right size and in the proper Lego colors of red, blue, yellow, green, tan, black, white or grey. Invest a bit of time, and you're sure to unearth some fabulous bargains which will lead to hours of affordable family fun.
Once you and your family have the hang of inventing and building your own constructions, why not write instructions for these? That way, friends and other family members can try them out.
Remember that your plastic bricks will last a long time, and could well end up being passed on to consequent generations. Wouldn't it be great for these future generations to have photos and instructions of their family's own, unique Lego inventions?
Not only that... you'll also discover heaps of sites online where you can upload photos and instructions of your own inventive constructions, so that you can share them with other Lego fans.
So, put your thinking caps on and get inventive! It's time to start building your own constructions and writing your own Lego instructions!
Kevin Burns is creator of Burns-Brick-Country.com, where you can read about and share your Lego instructions.
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Lego Starwars What Makes This Themed Set So Unusual?
(Star Wars is a trademark of Lucas Arts)
By Kevin R Burns
The Lego Starwars themed sets are amazingly popular Worldwide. But, they're also rather unusual. Why's that?... Well, it's because they have a military tone.
Did you ever wonder why, with so many different Lego sets on the market, you'll find it exceedingly hard to discover any directly military-related themes? The reason for this is that the Group's Danish founder - Ole Kirk Christiansen - preferred it that way. He was very much opposed to the idea of war being introduced into kiddies' games, and disapproved of it being considered child's play. Consequently, you'll discover that the majority of themes which Lego licenses from cartoon and film franchises - for example, Sponge Bob, Harry Potter, Toy Story, Batman, Spiderman etc - tend not to be military related.
The Company also now states that, in spite of the superbly successful sales achieved with its themed sets, it would prefer to return to its own characters and themes, and rely more on these in the future. So, if you're a Star Wars fanatic, now might be an excellent time to consider purchasing and collecting this popular Lego theme - before they're all discontinued, hard-to-get, and expensive!
After identifying that there would be a high market demand, the Lego Group designed and developed sets for each of the Star Wars films - from The Phantom Menace through to The Clone Wars -, sets which represented scenes, items, and characters from the actual films. Vehicles and weapons would be constructed out of the famous interlocking plastic bricks, plus other parts. And, mini-figures would be included to represent the well-known characters, such as Jango Fett.
As with anything that comes from the Lego Group, you can rest assured that your children will not only be playing with safe, durable toys. They'll also be developing important creative skills through hours of enjoyable play, building the likes of Starfighters complete with ejection seats, Superweapons, bomb droppers, attack cruisers, pirate tanks, and shuttles... to name but a few fascinating objects!
What's more, kiddies can play with them alone or along with friends... as long as Mom and Dad haven't pinched the sets first to amuse themselves with!
As well as being thoroughly tested for safety and good play value, you'll also find that most ranges are compatible with each other. What's more, being made out of strong, resilient plastic means they're extremely easy-to-clean, and will last for ages. You'll even be able to pass them on to the next generation.
As with numerous of their other themes, the Star Was Lego sets became so popular that the Company branched out and introduced related videogames as well. You can even download wallpaper and screensavers for your computer.
So, start searching local shops, the Internet, or eBay, and enjoy some serious family fun with Lego Starwars!
Kevin Burns is creator of Burns-Brick-Country.com, where you can read about and share your stories of the famous Lego Starwars theme sets.
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Lego Blocks Why Have They Successfully Endured The Test Of Time
Lego Blocks - Why Have They Successfully Endured The Test Of Time
By Kevin R Burns
Lego blocks were originally patented on January 28th 1958 - that's more than 50 years' ago. Yet, did you know that you could still use any Lego building bricks you might have bought from that year with the company's current-day bricks?
In to-day's throw-away society, very few products can boast such a remarkably long shelf-life, and the durability of these attractive, colourful blocks is just one reason out of many for their outstanding popularity. But, before we consider the other reasons, let's take a brief look at the beginnings of this renowned plastic brick...
Origins Of Lego
The original founder of today's colourful plastic building brick was a Danish carpenter named Ole Kirk Christiansen who, at first, concentrated on making wooden toys.
In 1934, the carpenter named his company "Lego", from the Danish "leg godt" which, roughly translated, means "play well". However, it wouldn't be until the year 1940 that the company started to offer plastic toys. And, it wasn't until nearly 10 years' later - in 1949 - that interlocking bricks were introduced, sporting the now-famous round studs on one side, and rectangular hollow on the other.
Reasons For Their Success
When originally introduced, the little building bricks were not particularly versatile. Also, plastic was not considered in a particularly favorable light when compared to wood. However, the Company, with its motto of: "Kun det bedste er godt nok", or: "Only the best is good enough", continually worked on and improved its toy.
Nowadays, it's renowned Worldwide, perhaps being fairly unique in the fact that it pleases both children and their parents: kids derive hour upon hour of fun from it; whilst Mom and Dad recognize that playing with the toy is developing their offspring's creativity, dexterity, as well as problem-solving faculties.
Here are just a handful of other reasons for the never-ending popularity of the bright little bricks:
• Safe, suitable, and fun for children of all ages... adults too!
• Versatile - most ranges are compatible with each other.
• Durable - you can even pass them on from one generation to another.
• Value-for-money - once purchased, they could last longer than you!
• Easy-to-clean - just wash in warm, soapy water.
• Easily-obtainable - from local stores, the Internet, or eBay.
• Environmentally-friendly production and marketing.
• Many different styles - from the ordinary building bricks through to boxed, up-to-date themes such as Harry Potter, Star Wars and Space Police, which include all people and items to fit the particular theme.
The Company continually strives to improve its product. Nowadays, you'll even find Lego Education Centers, complete with qualified instructors, and fun, Legoland Parks, where you and your family can enjoy castles, dinosaurs, pirates, wild animals, and even water parks.
Fads come and go but, one thing's for sure... Lego blocks are definitely here to stay!
Kevin Burns is creator of Burns-Brick-Country.com, where you can read about and share your stories of the famous Lego blocks.
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