Brickipedia News:News roundup- October 23, 2015

by NovaHawk
October 23, 2015

Minifigures Series 15 list revealed

Hoth Bricks has revealed the names of the remaining twelve minifigures. As you might expect if you follow Hoth Bricks, the original names are in French so these most likely aren't the exact names. The full six minifigures are listed below:

Farmer
Satyr
Tribal Girl
Shark Suit Guy
Queen
Animal Control Officer
Jewel Thief
Dancer

Wheel Warrior
Scary Knight
Wrestling Champion
Awkward Man
Kendo fighter
Astronaut
Laser Robot
Concierge

In addition to this, Eurobricks newsbreaker CM4Sci seems to have hinted at Series 16 having an Imp minifigure (the "imp" in "impressive" being coloured dark grey instead of black like the rest of the post).

LEGOLAND to be built in Shanghai

Merlin Entertainment has recently signed a deal with China Media Capital to create a LEGOLAND park in Shanghai, China. A LEGOLAND Discovery Centre is already planned to open in Shanghai within the next 18 months, so this is even more good news for Shanghai LEGO enthusiasts.

LEGO reports possible shortages in Europe

It has been widely reported in the last couple of days that some European countries may face shortages in LEGO in the leadup to Christmas. No further information has been given out as to specifically which countries may be affected or what themes the shortage may include.

Thanks to CJC95 and Hoth Bricks for the news.

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Edward NigmaMaster Builder

111 months ago

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Hm, I'm looking forward to this series.

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Brikkyy13Outstanding Brickipedian

111 months ago

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The LEGO shortage will also affect Australia too :( It actually took up a decent amount of time on the news. Must've been a slow week :P

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Brikkyy13Outstanding Brickipedian

111 months ago

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Darth henryNovice

111 months ago

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ooo, satyr sounds neat

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CJCBricktastic

111 months ago

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Full Merlin press release: src

Merlin Entertainments and China Media Capital to set up a joint venture to develop a LEGOLAND
Park in Shanghai area and other attractions in China

Highlights
- Merlin Entertainments (‘Merlin’) and China Media Capital (‘CMC’) announce the formation
of a partnership to explore opportunities to develop visitor attractions throughout China
- As part of the agreement Merlin and CMC plan to develop a LEGOLAND® Park in Shanghai
area as well as additional Midway attractions across China; including existing and new
brands
- Agreement will be announced in the presence of China’s President Xi and the Duke and
Duchess of Cambridge during the President’s State Visit to the UK

Merlin, a global leader in branded, location based family entertainment, and China Media Capital
(‘CMC’), a most prestigious name in China’s media and entertainment investment and operation,
today announce that they are forming a joint venture to create world-class visitor attractions in
China and to build on and expand Merlin’s existing location-based entertainment expertise and
brands.
The partnership will be proudly announced today in the presence of China’s President Xi Jinping and
the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, at a high-profile creative event at Lancaster House hosted by
UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) as part of the President’s State Visit. The event will feature different
industries and will be where world-leading companies announce new collaborations in film, TV,
entertainment and low-carbon technology in the presence of UK and Chinese dignitaries.
As part of the joint venture, Merlin and CMC plan to develop a LEGOLAND Park in the Shanghai area
and target the roll out of various Midway brands throughout China. The new Midway opportunities
to be explored by the joint venture will include both the adaption and localisation of existing and
proven Merlin brands, such as ‘The Dungeons’ and selected ‘LEGOLAND Discovery Centers’ for the
Chinese market as well as the development of new Midway brands and concepts including
‘DreamWorks Tours – Kung Fu Panda Adventures’ and others.
At present Merlin has five attractions in China (Madame Tussauds in Shanghai, Hong Kong, Beijing
and Wuhan, and Chang Feng Ocean World aquarium in Shanghai) and has announced plans for three
further attractions scheduled to open in the next 18 months – LEGOLAND Discovery Center
Shanghai, and a Madame Tussauds and SEA LIFE aquarium in Chongqing.
Nick Varney, Chief Executive of Merlin Entertainments, said: “We are delighted to announce that we
are forming a joint venture with CMC and are honoured to be able to make an announcement at
such an important event to showcase British creativity and celebrate China and UK collaboration.
China is a key growth market for the Group and we see this partnership as providing a significant
opportunity to accelerate our plans. We’re also very excited to be working with CMC on the
development and roll out of new brands. By working together in partnership we will be able to
combine our expertise in operating world-class attractions with CMC’s insight and expertise in the
Chinese market.”
CMC is a leading innovator in China’s location based entertainment market and creator of China’s
iconic urban entertainment and recreational complex – DreamCenter in Shanghai. CMC also owns
many prominent media and entertainment companies and product brands.
Ruigang Li, Chairman of CMC, said: “It’s a great honour to be supported by top leaders of both
nations in forging this strategic partnership with Merlin. CMC has a highly diversified portfolio of
entertainment content and platform. Through investing and operating across the whole spectrum of
the media and entertainment sector, CMC has accumulated unique experience in aligning
international know-how with local market needs. Through this partnership with Merlin, a global
operator, we will be committed to creating a premium experience as well as establishing a working
system in China for the development and operation of location based entertainment attractions that
meet international standards.”

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ToaMeikoHonorable Brickipedian

111 months ago

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ToaMeikoHonorable Brickipedian

111 months ago

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It's been ongoing for several years, but there's still a possibility that LEGOLAND could come to Virginia (literally 5 minutes from where I live). Last update was a week ago: http://www.f...d7c27e6.html

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CJCBricktastic

111 months ago

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I was about to say, I'm sure that has been "planned" since I first made LEGOLAND articles, along with ones in Japan and Dubai that still don't exist. I'd wager Shanghai the most likely to come in to fruition (at least a lot more likely then the Dubai one :P), as its a joint venture with a Chinese firm and the Chinese tourism market is an ever increasing one.

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BerrybrickLegendary Brickipedian

111 months ago

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Satyr?

Squee.

Now if only they would give us a male Greek hero to fight some of these monsters...the Spartan was so long ago.

Battle Goddess is gorgeous though, and we always have Wonder Woman. (I actually wonder if she is the reason none of the Greek monsters thus far have been yellow?)

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