Lego commemorates The Beatles with Yellow Submarine set

Lego is paying tribute to the Fab Four with a new Yellow Submarine set. It’s based on the 1968 animated film and comes with over 550 pieces as well as mini figures of John, Paul, George, and Ringo. There is even a figure for Jeremy from the movie. Promoting the set is a short movie on Lego’s YouTube channel. This special edition set is part of the Lego Ideas crowdsourcing platform—where proposed fan ideas are shared to be used for future Lego sets (examples include Star Wars bobbleheads and Voltron). The set retails for US$60 (around CA$80).

Source: CNET

Top 10 Mother's Day Gift Ideas

By Sonya Davidson

If you're wondering what to get mom for Mother's Day let me help you out. As a mom of two boys I can tell you that of course, we want time to be with you. Or at least a call..maybe some flowers would be nice. Not having to cook or clean for day is ideal. In my household, the boys are already asking for hints of what I want. While, I realize that the day seems to be so "material" because of all the ads, I also have realized that it's a day that my family loves to dote on me. My mother-in-law has always told me to accept when others truly want to do something for you and be gracious. So, if you're thinking of honouring your mom (or another Mother figure) here are a few gift ideas that I, as a mom, absolutely love and I think yours would enjoy too. 

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Let all your dino dreams come true with ‘LEGO Jurassic World’

The little dinosaur-crazy boys and girls in your life (and your inner child) are going to be happy with the launch of the new LEGO Jurassic World game. This Android and iOS game is made by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment with TT Games and focuses on all four Jurassic films, not just the blockbuster hit starring Chris Pratt. So new and old fans alike are going to enjoy this. You get some memorable action scenes and sequences from the movies. You’ll get to play as Owen, Claire, Ian, Dr. Wu, or even as one of the dinos. You can explore Isla Nublar and Isla Sorna to look for the precious amber containing dinosaur DNA. You’ll need to finish all 20 story levels. You can make your own dinosaur based on the DNA you’ve collected and make one you really like by mixing abilities, body parts, and colors.

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Star Wars: The Force Awakens to get Lego game treatment

Star Wars: The Force Awakens will be getting its own Lego game that's coming on June 28th to PS4, PS3, Xbox One, Xbox 360, Wii, 3DS and PC. Players of Sony systems get an exclusive Droid Character Pack and Phantom Limb Level Pack. We can expect a breakneck platformer with lots of humour and surprises. There will be many opportunities to build, and destroy environments plus the chance to play as many of the major characters which should have fans of all ages riveted.