[USA] LEGO Master Builder Academy

[TClone]

If LEGO follows suit with the previous kits, those of us who ordered the subscription prior to the initial release should be getting an email about the first kit in Level 2 being shipped any day now... Can't wait to get the Level 2 figure!

I got the email. Mine's on the way...

[vynsane]

Yep, I got the email at 12:02 this morning. Based on the history of this topic, it should arrive by the 10th.

[sidersdd]

Forgot to post September.

[sidersdd]

And I picked up October.

[vynsane]

It's funny, I just saw a picture of the L2 biplane build, and they don't seem to take their own advice from October's tip - the far end of the wing is a bit splayed out in the picture, denoting that there is no plate under it to keep them flat.

[ncbarrett]

got an email saying kit #5 shipped.
checking out the website now.

[vynsane]

WOOT! (I wonder why I didn't get the email yet...)

[ncbarrett]

WOOT! (I wonder why I didn't get the email yet...)

your's didn't ship yet.

[vynsane]

Heh, TLG playing favorites!

I got the email within a few hours of posting and then got the kit within a few days. Only got time to build Tyrax, but he's cool.

I'm surprised we haven't yet heard anything about the next subscription for Levels 3 and 4.

[ncbarrett]

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I'm surprised we haven't yet heard anything about the next subscription for Levels 3 and 4.

my guess is something will be included with kit #6.

[vynsane]

But that would be cutting it rather close, don't you think? In order to continue with the next level without a break (receiving Level 3/Kit 7 two months after Level 2/Kit 6) I would need to then subscribe immediately upon receipt of Kit 6, which doesn't give me all that much time to set aside the money and/or decide if it's worth continuing. If they were smart, we'd have seen some teasers or announcements when Level 2 started, to get us pumped.

[ncbarrett]

i agree. maybe we'll get something in a month saying

"the next kit is last, subscribe today to prevent interruption."

[Mantisking]

Does anyone know if you get previous sets if you subscribe after they're released?

[ncbarrett]

Does anyone know if you get previous sets if you subscribe after they're released?

You start at kit 1 then proceed each consecutive kit after that.

[vynsane]

I wrote to LCS and this was the relevant part of the response I got:

I'm afraid the new Master Builder Academy Program for Year 2 is still on the drawing board so we do not have specific details to provide to you. Although it isn't available to purchase at the moment details will be provided to current members in plenty of time for renewal without loss of any continuity.

Seems like they're REALLY cutting it close, frankly.

[ncbarrett]

I wrote to LCS and this was the relevant part of the response I got:

I'm afraid the new Master Builder Academy Program for Year 2 is still on the drawing board so we do not have specific details to provide to you. Although it isn't available to purchase at the moment details will be provided to current members in plenty of time for renewal without loss of any continuity.

Seems like they're REALLY cutting it close, frankly.

I think they waited to see how successful year 1 was before staring year 2.
hopefully they get it set up real soon.

[vynsane]

You'd think they would know how successful year 1 was, now that it's 5/6ths of the way through.

[ncbarrett]

You'd think they would know how successful year 1 was, now that it's 5/6ths of the way through.

my point is, they might not have started til kit 3 was released.

[pumbaugh]

http://shop.lego.com/en-US/LEGO-Master- ... on-6018031

Looks like the extension is up!

3 for 60? seems value has gone down....

[vynsane]

Thanks for the heads-up! Very odd that they didn't send out an email or press release or something. Just in case it's an erroneous go-live, I've copied the description and pics:

Take your building to the highest level yet with LEGO MBA Level 3, the latest addition to our popular LEGO Master Builder Academy series! Three kits connect together to create an awesome adventure written by best-selling author, Daniel Lipkowitz!  Learn the art of building scenes for your own stories with bricks, just like LEGO Designers do when they create new models!  Master the techniques to create details like trap doors, stairways, arches, thrones and more with 33 new building instructions! Your Level 3 subscription includes:

• Kit 7 The Lost Village: Learn how LEGO stories and themes are created as you practice the techniques of story building and modular building! Includes 1 exclusive LEGO® MBA minifigure, a brick separator, and a brick storage box with sorting tray. (229 pieces)
• Kit 8 The Forbidden Bridge: Learn how to create hidden functions to liven up your adventures, like trap doors, rotating panels, secret treasure troves and booby traps!! (220 pieces)
• Kit 9 The Dark Lair: As you reach the ultimate challenge of your Level 3 adventure, you’ll learn the special art of building models for your story’s villains! (183 pieces)
• Includes 1 LEGO MBA kit delivered every two months, for 6 months: 3 kits in total.
• Each kit includes one 84-page Designer Handbook teaching 2 LEGO MBA techniques, building instructions to build 3-4 models, one at a time, and minifigure accessories for the Level 3 minifigure that is included in Kit 7.
• Each kit includes a total of 11 separate building instructions in the Designer Handbooks and online. Another 7-8 building instructions per kit are found on LEGOmba.com.
• Subscription includes a new unique code to access the members-only website, LEGOmba.com.
• Express shipping is not available for this item. Shipping and handling rates apply.
• One subscription per order.
• Learn more about Kit 1 and Kits 2-6 Subscription.
• For more information on LEGO Master Builder Academy, please visit LEGOmba.com.

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3 for 60? seems value has gone down....

The value hasn't really gone down - it's a total of 632 pieces for $60. It's basically just Level 3, not bundled with Level 4. Kit 7 comes in a box with sorting tray and brick separator the same way Level 1 Kit 1 did, too. I like the fact that "each kit has 11 separate building instructions" - that's cool!

That said, I find it odd that all three kits share a common theme - "Adventure Designer" - instead of three different themes the way Levels 1 and 2 were released, though the modular nature of the three kits together makes me happy - I'm all about modularity, after all.