King's Castle

Brand:  LEGO

Product:  King's Castle

Summary:  Apparently they are replacing or overlapping today's fantasy-based Castle theme with this non-fantasy-based Kingdoms theme, which is closer to the classic non-fantasy Castle theme from 20-30 years ago.  Here, the Dragon Knights try to invade the castle of the King and the Lion Knights.

Price:  About $100

Parts from:  Denmark, Hungary, Mexico, China, and the Czech Republic. (Or varies, depending on the LEGO Group's current mode of production - see press release.)

LEGO® Universe

Brand:  LEGO

Product:  LEGO® Universe

Summary:  A massively multiplayer online game, with virtual minifigures and LEGO bricks.  Requires a Windows- or Macintosh-platform computer with the minimum system requirements (see below).

Price:  About $40 for the software + varying subscription rate (see below).

Minimum system requirements:

• First 30 days free.
• Paid subscription required to continue play. 1, 6 and 12 month subscription options available.
PC Recommended Specifications
• Windows XP, Windows Vista or Windows 7 (32- or 64-bit), with the latest Service Packs
• Intel Pentium 4 2.0 GHz or AMD Athlon XP 3200+
• 1 GB RAM (2 GB RAM with Windows Vista and Windows 7)
• 10 GB free HD space
• NVIDIA® GeForce 6800 or ATI Radeon X800 or better – 256 MB VRAM or more
• DirectSound compatible sound card
• DVD-ROM Drive
• Broadband Internet connection required
PC Minimum System Requirements
• Windows XP / Windows Vista / Windows 7 (32- or 64-bit), with the latest Service Packs
• Intel Pentium 4 1.3 GHz / AMD Athlon XP 3000+
• 512 MB RAM (1 GB RAM with Windows Vista and Windows 7)
• 5 GB free HD space
• NVIDIA® GeForce FX 5700 series / ATI Radeon 9600 series / Intel Integrated GMA 950 or equivalent –128 MB VRAM and latest video drivers
• PC audio solution containing Dolby® Digital Live required for Dolby® Digital audio
• DVD-ROM Drive
• Broadband Internet connection required
• For a complete list of supported video cards, see http://www.LEGOuniverse.com/help.
Mac Recommended Specifications
• Mac OS X 10.5.3 Leopard or higher
• Intel Duo Core
• 1 GB RAM
• 10 GB free HD space
• NVIDIA® 7300 GT or ATI Radeon X1600 or better - 256 MB VRAM or More
• DVD-ROM Drive
• Broadband Internet connection required
Mac Minimum System Requirements
• Mac OS X 10.5.3 Leopard or higher
• 1 GB RAM
• 5 GB free HD space
• For computers using built-in graphics chipsets the game requires at least Intel Integrated Chipset GMA X3100 with Dual 2.0 GHz CPUs, or 1.7 GHz Core 2 Duo, or equivalent
DVD-ROM Drive
• Broadband Internet connection required
• For a complete list of supported video cards, see http://www.LEGOuniverse.com/help.

Monster 4

Brand:  LEGO

Product:  Monster 4

Summary:  I'm not sure how entertaining this game might be, but the ghoulish minifigure head game pieces would be great for a demon minifigure army.  Scary.  Just sayin'.

Price:  About $15

Parts from:  Denmark, Hungary, Mexico, China, and the Czech Republic. (Or varies, depending on the LEGO Group's current mode of production - see press release.)

Deal or No Deal (Wii)

Brand:  Zoo Games/Destination Software

Product:  Deal or No Deal

Summary:  Play like the TV show, but with nothing at stake.  Your Mii gets to be a contestant.

Price:  About $18.

Obviously:  Requires a Wii, a Wii remote controller, a TV, electricity...

Trash Compactor Escape

Brand:  LEGO

Product:  Trash Compactor Escape

Summary:  I don't quite remember this scene from the Toy Story movies.  Perhaps this scene happens in the upcoming third movie, or maybe the second (probably not the first film).  Includes Lotso, Hamm, Woody, two alien minifigures, and possible spoilers.

Price:  About $50

Parts from:  Denmark, Hungary, Mexico, China, and the Czech Republic. (Or varies, depending on the LEGO Group's current mode of production - see press release.)