October

October

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October is the tenth month of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. It has 31 days.

Events

• 1969:
  • Hanne and Kjeld Kirk Kristiansen were driving home from a movie in the neighboring town of Give. Their car skidded off the road and hit a tree. Hanne was killed and Kjeld was seriously injured. The tragedy so shook Godtfred that he seriously considered selling the company.
• 2004:
  • Jørgen Vig Knudstorp becomes CEO of the LEGO Group.

October 1:

• 2007:
  • LEGOLAND Windsor was evacuated during a blaze.
• 2009:
  • 10199 Winter Toy Shop became available from the LEGO Shop.
• 2010:
  • 10214 Tower Bridge was released.
• 2010:
  • LEGO Store Newark, Delaware was opened.
  • R2-D2 Master Builder Event and life size Captain Rex model at LEGO Store Newark, Delaware.
• 2011:
  • 21200 Life of George was released.
• 2012:
  • 10228 Haunted House was released.
  • 10229 Winter Village Cottage was released.
• 2013:
  • 10235 Winter Village Market was released.
• 2015:
  • 40123 Thanksgiving Feast was released.
• 2016:
  • 21307 Caterham Seven 620R was released.
  • Series 9 Mixels were released.
  • 10254 Winter Holiday Train was released for the general public.
  • 40222 Christmas Build-Up was made available for free with purchases of US $99 or more on shop.lego.com.
• 2022:
  • Ninjago: Masters of Spinjitzu ended.

October 2:

• 2010:
  • R2-D2 Master Builder Event and life-size Captain Rex model at the opening of the LEGO Store Newark, Delaware.

October 3:

• 2009:
  • LEGO announced 10210 Imperial Flagship at BrickCon 2009 and also released several pictures of the set.
• 2010:
  • R2-D2 Master Builder Event and life size Captain Rex model at LEGO Store Newark, Delaware.
• 2014:
  • LEGO revealed 75060 Slave I at BrickCon 2014.

October 4:

• 2012:
  • LEGO City: Where's the Pizza Boy? A Search-and-Find Book was released.
  • Ninja Vs Constrictai Activity Book and Ninja Vs Venomari Activity Book were released.

October 5:

• 2010:
  • MMMB029 Monster was released.

October 6:

• 2004:
  • The movie BIONICLE 2: Legends of Metru Nui was released.
• 2012:
  • The fourth The Sun / News of the World Promotion began in the UK with 30211 Uruk-hai with Ballista.

October 7:

• 2012:
  • 30201 Ghost Polybag was released in the UK as part of the fourth The Sun / News of the World Promotion.
• 2014:
  • The LEGO Group and Universal officially announced their plans to create Jurassic World sets.

October 8:

• 2009:
  • 852750 Pirates Tic Tac Toe was released in the UK.
• 2010:
  • Those who had pre-ordered got early access to LEGO Universe.
• 2011:
  • The Sun's second LEGO promotion started, with 30053 Republic Attack Cruiser being given away.
• 2012:
  • 30008 Snowman was released in the UK as part of the fourth The Sun / News of the World Promotion.
• 2014:
  • The LEGO Group released a statement saying they would not be renewing their contract with Shell after an environmental controversy, thus ending the 50-year-old partnership between the two companies by April 2016.
• 2016:
  • 30278 Poe's X-Wing Fighter was given out with the Daily Mail.

October 9:

• 2009:
  • The first pictures of the new Ben 10: Alien Force line were released on Amazon.com.
• 2010:
  • LEGO Universe VIP Event was held at LEGO Stores in the United States.
• 2011:
  • The Rocket Racers attraction at LEGOLAND Windsor was closed for a second time.
• 2012:
  • 30151 Mining Dozer was released in the UK as part of the fourth The Sun / News of the World Promotion.
• 2016:
  • 30374 The Lava Slinger was given out with the Daily Mail.

October 10:

• 2009:
  • LEGO Star Wars: The Visual Dictionary was released.
• 2012:
  • 30190 Ferrari 150 Italia was released in the UK as part of the fourth The Sun / News of the World Promotion.

October 11:

• 2005:
  • BIONICLE 3: Web of Shadows was released on DVD.
• 2012:
  • 30009 Christmas Tree was released in the UK as part of the fourth The Sun / News of the World Promotion.
  • The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles theme was announced at New York Comic Con 2012, and two 2013 Super Heroes sets were revealed.

October 12:

• 2009:
  • 10198 Tantive IV was released in the UK.
• 2010:
  • Early access to LEGO Universe was granted to the people who pre-ordered it.
• 2012:
  • 30132 Captain Jack Sparrow was released in the UK as part of the fourth The Sun / News of the World Promotion.

October 13:

• 2012:
  • 30100 Andrea at the Beach was released in the UK as part of the fourth The Sun / News of the World Promotion.

October 14:

• 1975:
  • Jamie Berard, a Creator set designer, was born.

October 15:

• 2010:
  • Buzz Lightyear Master Builder Event was held at the LEGO Store in Tigard, Oregon.
• 2011:
  • LEGOLAND Florida was opened to the public.
• 2016:
  • 30422 Kai's Mini Dragon was given out with the Daily Mail.

October 16:

• 2010:
  • Buzz Lightyear Master Builder Event was held at the LEGO Store in Tigard, Oregon.
  • Mural Building Event was held at the LEGO Store in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
• 2016:
  • 30397 Olaf's Summertime Fun was given out with the Daily Mail.

October 17:

• 2010:
  • Buzz Lightyear Master Builder Event was held at the The LEGO Store, Washington Square.
  • Mural Building Event was held at the LEGO Store Minneapolis, Minnesota.
• 2017:
  • Details of 10255 Assembly Square were officially announced to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Modular Buildings series.

October 18:

• 2010:
  • Minifigure speed build event was held at LEGO Stores in the United States.
• 2013:
  • LEGO Marvel Super Heroes was released.

October 19:

• 2010:
  • Minifigure Speed Build Event was held at LEGO Stores in the United States.

October 20:

• 2010:
  • Minifigure Speed Build Event was held at LEGO Stores in the United States.

October 21:

• 2001:
  • 2298540 BIONICLE Interactive Demo CD was released.

October 22:

• 1938:
  • Christopher Lloyd was born.
• 2010:
  • LEGO Store Glendale, Arizona opened.
  • Yoda Master Builder Event and life size Captain Rex model were held at LEGO Store Glendale, Arizona.
• 2013:
  • The Ninjago book, Destiny of Doom, was released.
  • LEGO Marvel Superheroes was released in North America.

October 23:

• 2010:
  • LEGO Club Meeting Shirt October 2010 was available during a meeting.
  • Yoda Master Builder Event and life size Captain Rex model were held at LEGO Store Glendale, Arizona.

October 24:

• 2007:
  • 3913 Darth Vader Key Chain was released in both the US and the UK.
  • 5378 Hogwarts Castle was released in both the US and the UK.
  • 7092 Skeletons' Prison Carriage was released in both the US and the UK.
  • 7093 Skeleton Tower was released in both the US and the UK.
  • 7580 The Skating Princess was released in both the US and the UK.
  • 7654 Droids Battle Pack was released in both the US and the UK.
  • 7661 Jedi Starfighter with Hyperdrive Booster Ring was released in both the US and the UK.
  • 7655 Clone Troopers Battle Pack was released in both the US and the UK.
  • 7656 General Grievous' Starfighter was released in both the US and the UK.
  • 7783 The Batcave: The Penguin and Mr. Freeze's Invasion was released in the US.
  • 7942 Off-Road Fire Rescue was released in both the US and the UK.
  • 7994 LEGO City Harbor was released in both the US and the UK.
  • 8102 Blade Titan was released in both the US and the UK.
  • 8103 Sky Guardian was released in both the US and the UK.
  • 8104 Shadow Crawler was released in both the US and the UK.
  • 8105 Iron Condor was released in both the US and the UK.
  • 8106 Aero Booster was released in both the US and the UK.
  • 8107 Fight for the Golden Tower was released in both the US and the UK.
  • 8108 Mobile Devastator was released in both the US and the UK.
  • 8921 Pridak was released in both the US and the UK.
  • 8940 Karzahni was released in both the US and the UK.
  • 10179 Ultimate Collector's Millennium Falcon was released in both the US and the UK.
  • 851680 Santa Gift Wrap and Tags was released in both the US and the UK.
  • 852116 Santa Gift Bag was released in the US.
  • K8924 Titans of Mahri Nui Collection was released in both the US and the UK.
• 2010:
  • Yoda Master Builder Event and life size Captain Rex model were held at LEGO Store Glendale, Arizona.

October 25:

• 2014:
  • "The Phoenix has Landed", the twelfth episode in the third season of Legends of Chima: The Animated Series, first aired.

October 26:

• 2005:
  • LEGO Star Wars: The Video Game was released for GameCube.
• 2010:
  • 2855133 LEGO Universe was released.

October 27:

• 2007:
  • 6212 X-Wing Fighter was released in the US and UK.
  • 8101 Claw Crusher was released in the US and UK.
  • 8100 Cyclone Defender was released in the US and UK.

October 28:

• 2008:
  • BIONICLE Graphic Novel 3: City of Legends was released.

October 29:

• 2012:
  • LEGO Ninjago: Character Encyclopedia was published.

October 30:

• 2009:
  • A teaser image for the BIONICLE Stars line was released.
• 2010:
  • LEGO Club Meeting Shirt October 2010 was available during a meeting.

October 31:

• 2009:
  • The first official BIONICLE Stars teaser image was released, featuring Mata Nui, Vastus, Ackar, Gelu and the 2010 Tahu set.
• 2013:
  • The main trailer for The LEGO Movie was released online.
  • 70803 Cloud Cuckoo Palace was revealed online.