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In 'Piece by Piece,' Pharrell finds Lego fits his life story
Read full article: In 'Piece by Piece,' Pharrell finds Lego fits his life storyWhen Pharrell Williams and Morgan Neville decided to embark on a movie about Williams’ life but animated in Lego pieces, they knew there would be culture shocks.
Pharrell as a Lego and Robbie Williams as a chimp? Music biopics get creative
Read full article: Pharrell as a Lego and Robbie Williams as a chimp? Music biopics get creativeMany of the expected conventions of music biopics are present in “Piece by Piece,” about the producer-turned-pop star Pharrell Williams, and “Better Man,” about the British singer Robbie Williams.
Toymaker Lego will stick to its quest to find sustainable materials despite failed recycle attempt
Read full article: Toymaker Lego will stick to its quest to find sustainable materials despite failed recycle attemptDenmark’s Lego says it remains committed to its quest to find sustainable materials to reduce carbon emissions, even after an experiment by the world’s largest toymaker to use recycled bottles did not work.
Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood LEGO set to become a thing? This is what it would look like
Read full article: Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood LEGO set to become a thing? This is what it would look likeChildhood wouldn’t be the same without Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood and childhood is getting a decided boost with the prospect of a LEGO set celebrating the beloved show.
Calling all Lego enthusiasts: Annual ‘Brick Rodeo’ convention coming to Houston
Read full article: Calling all Lego enthusiasts: Annual ‘Brick Rodeo’ convention coming to HoustonFans of the popular interlocking brick sets can showcase their original Lego creations, participate in workshops and games and meet others at Texas’ 12th annual ‘Lego’ fan convention.
Houston Life Recap: Fun-filled day of comics, comedians, Legos…And pickleball?
Read full article: Houston Life Recap: Fun-filled day of comics, comedians, Legos…And pickleball?A recap with videos on what happened on Houston Life, July 18, 2022. It was a fun day of comicpalooza, comedy, legos, and a friendly pickleball competition.
No Limits: The Artistry of Bricks exhibit spotlighting the growth of LEGO
Read full article: No Limits: The Artistry of Bricks exhibit spotlighting the growth of LEGONo Limits: The Artistry of Bricks is a free exhibition that includes more than 20 works of art using the iconic childhood favorite plastic bricks.
Pack up the family and LEGO to the 10th annual Brick Rodeo convention and exhibit
Read full article: Pack up the family and LEGO to the 10th annual Brick Rodeo convention and exhibitBrick Rodeo, an event happening in Sugarland, TX July 22-25. It consists of a full fan convention from the 22-25th with a public exhibition the 24th and 25th.
Lego tells US company to stop making guns look like its toys
Read full article: Lego tells US company to stop making guns look like its toysDanish toymaker Lego is telling a Utah-based gun company to stop producing a product that makes a pistol look like it is covered with the famous multi-colored building brick.
Homebound children drive surge in Lego sales
Read full article: Homebound children drive surge in Lego salesSales of Lego sets surged in 2020 as more children stayed home during global pandemic lockdowns - and parents bought the colorful plastic brick toys to keep them entertained during weeks of isolation. (AP Photo/Tatan Syuflana, file)COPENHAGEN – Sales of Lego sets surged last year as more children stayed home during global pandemic lockdowns - and parents bought the colorful plastic brick toys to keep them entertained through days of isolation. Chief Executive Niels B. Christiansen told The Associated Press that the “super strong results” were thanks to strategic investments made years ago to move more sales online. Consumer sales grew by double digits in all regions, with especially strong growth in China, the Americas, Western Europe and Asia Pacific. The push to online sales helped offset disruption to business from the pandemic restrictions.
Here is where you can find the Lego truck and get free Legos this week
Read full article: Here is where you can find the Lego truck and get free Legos this weekHOUSTON – A brand new Lego store is opening in Willowbrook Mall. To help spread the word, the Lego truck is trolling around Houston giving away free Lego mini build kits. The truck dispenses the kits contact-free. After kids build their free kit, they can take it to the new Willowbrook Lego store to get another free surprise. Here is where you can find the Lego truck this week:Wed, Oct. 7, 20202:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.Houston Heights Fire Station107 W 12th StreetHouston Texas 77008Friday, Oct. 9, 20202:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.Houston Heights Fire Station107 W 12th StreetHouston Texas 770085 p.m. - 7 p.m.City Centre Plaza800 Town & Country BlvdHouston, TX 77024
Lego to ditch plastic bags for paper ones in its boxed sets
Read full article: Lego to ditch plastic bags for paper ones in its boxed setsNEW YORK – Lego said Tuesday that it will stop using plastic bags inside its boxed sets and replace them with paper ones. The Danish toymaker said it will start making the switch next year and expects plastic bags to be completely phased out in the next five years. The bags are used to hold loose bricks in boxed sets. About 2% of its pieces, such as Lego trees and bushes, are made of sugar cane,Lego said kids wrote the company asking it to drop the plastic bags. The paper bags, which are recyclable, are easier for kids to open, the company said.