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See also: Furbacca is the most epic 'Star Wars' Furby in the galaxy We were hoping for the inclusion of the classic "Jurassic Park" entrance sign. The collection is modeled more on the latest installment of the film series than previous installments. But we are treated to some recognizable elements like raptors, jeeps, helicopters, flare sticks, mosquitos with amber and of course, T. Rex. Lego, which will officially launch these sets on May 1, said it worked closely with Universal Pictures to recreate the upcoming scenes. The main set, Indominus Rex Breakout ($129, picture above) features a white T. Rex trying to break out of her pen. The set includes an ACU trooper, a handler, a helicopter, 4 minifigures, a gyroball (a plastic ball that fits a figurine within) and amber with a mosquito — a nod to how the dinosaurs were replicated in the original film. Another set, the Pteranodon Capture ($19.99), features a "Jurassic One" chopper who can chase a pteranodon with its mounted net shooter.
Meanwhile, the Dilophosaurus Ambush set ($29.99) comes with a Dilophosaurus dinosaur, a young boy figurine who needs to escape by using the gyroball, an ACU trooper with a shock rod and a jeep. Image: Mashable, Dustin DrankoksFor the raptor fans, there's a $49.99 set (Raptor Rampage) dedicated to two creatures named Blue and Charlie, who are chasing down the heroes of Jurassic World including Owen (played by Pratt). It also comes with Owen's motorbike, a flickshooter and a medical truck. Image: Mashable, Dustin DrankoskiLastly, the T. Rex Tracker ($69.99) showcases — guess who — T. Rex, and comes with four figurines, a flare stick and rope shooter to distract her. It also comes with a four wheeler truck and cage. For a full look, check out the gallery above.In the first half of this year, LEGO will be releasing 32 individual sets of Star Wars bricks. That’s one massive amount of toys, and one certain to drain your wallet before you can say “but I – stay in that cockpit!”
Lucky you, a Naboo Starfighter (75092) from Star Wars Episode I is part of this release schedule. You’ll also see a Flash Speeder from that same film as well as the Imperial Shuttle Tydirium (75094) from Return of the Jedi – and that’s only a tiny sample of what’s to come! One of the most fantastic sets to come in this batch is the Final Duel – Luke Skywalker VS Darth Vader in the Throne Room with Emperor Palpatine. The Death Star Final Duel (75093) comes with 724 pieces and will cost you a cool $79.99 this June. Here you’ll see a new Darth Vader minifigure – perhaps a bit taller than the original Darth Vader whom, if you’ve ever compared to the rest of the characters in the Star Wars LEGO universe, you know is entirely too short. His helmet comes in two pieces instead of one – one below the head piece, another above. Just like the real Darth Vader! Three “polypack” sets will be released in the near future: A-Wing Starfighter (30272), AT-DP (30274), and TIE Advanced Prototype (30275).
Another set from Star Wars Rebels: Imperial Assault Carrier (75106). This set will carry 4 mini-TIE Fighters for battle. The Imperial Assault Carrier (75106) will come with 1216 pieces and will cost you $129.99 this June. One set that’ll be released nearer the end of this year is the Star Wars Advent Calendar 2015 (75097). This set will contain Santa C-3PO and a reindeer R2-D2 very likely inspired by the original 1979 greeting card illustrated by Ralph McQuarrie. Next you’ll find the Ultimate Collector Series TIE fighter (75095). This build is minifigure scale and therefore massive. Collectors plate and fabulous new TIE pilot included. Below you’ll see the Designer Video for this TIE fighter as well. This unit rolls in with 1685 pieces and will be released in May of 2015 for $199.99 USD. STAY TUNED as we tap into more images of these sets today!The most-loved Barbie doll and Lego toys have been toppled by an Australian toy company.One of the fastest-growing toy manufacturers in the US, Moose Toys, won the 2015 Girl Toy of the Year Awards at the Toy of the Year Awards ceremony in New York on Friday night.
Up against a slew of international goliaths, Shopkins Small Mart triumphed over the likes of Barbie manufacturers Mattel, The Lego Group and Disney Princess to win the award.Moose Toys Co-CEO Paul Solomon told Daily Mail Australia it was an incredible honour and an acknowledgement to take out the toughest category usually dominated by toy manufacturing giants. Moose Toys Co-CEO Paul Solomon with the award winning and leading Australian products Shopkins 'The TOTY Awards is like the Oscars for our industry so it's the ultimate award to win and we're incredibly proud to achieve it,' Mr Solomon said.'We're up against the powerhouses and the monster entertainment toy giants so it's a great Australian success story and an enormous feat to bring home.'More than 65 million Shopkins have now sold worldwide, with limited edition characters, normally retailing from $2.99, now selling upwards of $1,500 each on US eBay.Shopkins have taken the world by storm in the seven months since their launch.
'We're quite unique in Australia because we create and manufacture our own products and they're distributed to more than 100 countries over the world,' Mr Solomon said.'It's great to see people are collecting and trading online - and to see the rare characters going for $1500 on eBay shows how demanding they are.' Home-grown success story - Australian designed and developed Shopkins scoops US Girls Toy of the Year Australian designed and developed Shopkins Small Mart take on the Big Apple Shopkins makes a huge splash - selling more than 65 million characters worldwide in just seven monthsDesigned and developed by the Moose team from their head office in Cheltenham, Melbourne, Moose Toys is family-owned and has been in the business for more than 25 years.'A lot of time and energy have been put into these toys by our talented team and we're very proud,' Mr Solomon said.'One of the things we do have a lot of expertise in is collectable toys so we're always on the look-out for the most popular trends and what themes work best for the children.'Miniature toys are a huge trend and we noticed children love collecting, trading and doing role plays - like in real life in a store.'Trends are changing on a regular basis and children are always changing every year so it's important that we must always continue
to bring out the exciting and innovative toys over the years.' The colourful facade of the Moose head office in Cheltenham in Melbourne The perfect place for creative thinking - a meeting room at the top of beanstalk where all ideas come to light Members of the Moose Toys team at the New York Fair ahead of the Awards ceremony on FridayMoose has products in all toy categories including collectibles, arts and crafts, activity toys, dolls, novelty items and outdoor products, and has brought joy to kids worldwide with successful products such as Mighty Beanz, Beados, Aqua Sand and The Trash Pack.'We have a secret product launching in October but we're keeping it under wraps at the moment. There are some exciting introduction and new things so keep your eyes peeled.Mr Solomon added: 'We also signed a deal with a major entertainment company for a Shopkins cartoon series and is set to release in 2016 - it's a huge achievement to be a part of.' Paul Solomon (left) and Manny Stul (right) with Girls Toy of the Year winner Shopkins