Emerald Night

$219.99 USD

1109 Pieces

Ages 14+

This new train has been announced for almost a month, but a new version has been revealed. The kit comes with the original train, an assortment of new train tracks, and the required Power Functions elements. See it at Shop@Home.

New Power Functions

At Lego Shop@Home, a new "theme" has been released. This theme, of course called "Power Functions", includes the already released elements of the PF system, as well as a rechargeable battery box, "Speed Remote Control", and a kit to go with the new Train system. You can find the new products, available for pre-order, here.

Alpha Rex in Slovakia

Today, Alpha Rex visited Bratislavia, Slovakia. See it here.

Also, see the robot in Antarctica.

Claw Striker

nxtprograms.com has listed a new project called the NXT Claw Striker. The basic robot was built off of the 3-Motor Chassis, with a geared up claw module. First, the robot emits three beeps, then turns around and beeps when an object comes into view. It backs up appropriately, and smashes its claw on the object.

Limited Black NXT

Because Lego's exclusive Black NXT was so popular, they're making 1998 (the year mindstorms was created) more units and selling it at Shop@Home. Again, it's $169.99 USD. Purchase it before it runs out here. More information on the Mindstorms Website here.

Alpha Rex in Estonia

This is the first post involving Alpha Rex's journey across the world (it has been going on for a long time). The Lego Company has sent him on a global roadtrip to celebrate 10 years of Mindstorms. Now, he's visited Tallinn, Estonia. More information here.

New sensors in Mindsensors Development Lab

Mindsensors has listed several new sensors in the making. This includes a line following sensor, a PF receiver controller, a timed trigger of cameras and flashguns, and a new version of the NXTServo. 

PFMate:

     NXTHotShoe:                   

NXTLineLeader:

More information on the sensors can be found here.