The following USPS rate increases went into effect on Feb 1:

Domestic orders have the following options:
- USPS First-Class (5-7 days) from $3.65 – $4.25
- USPS Priority Mail Flat-Rate Envelope/Small Box (2-3 days) @ $6.45
- USPS Priority Mail Flat-Rate Box (for orders over $500 and/or 8oz) @ $14.95
Parcels come with complimentary Delivery Confirmation Tracking # (www.usps.com)

International orders have the following options:
- USPS First Class International Package (delivery time average 4-8weeks)(no tracking) from $8.00 – $17.00US
- USPS Priority International Flat-Rate Envelope/Small Box (average 10 business days)(no tracking) @ $24.95US
- USPS Express Mail International Medium Box (for orders over $500)(includes tracking) @ $58.00 – $89.00US
Priority Parcels come with an International Customs # (cannot be used for tracking)

*Please choose Priority if you are concerned about shipping liability
*Orders over $100 will automatically ship USPS Priority
*USPS makes no guarantee on the above times

Okay, okay, so there were no meteors, nuclear fallout or alien invasions, but we still had a lot of fun dreaming up and offering a series of 2012 Doomsday accessories for your miniature figurines. They were only available as freebies through fan events and are still available through our network of resellers. In some instances we held a few cases back to sell on our own website, to help insure that all of our fans were able to get some.

The Alien Attack pack from the 2012 Doomsday series is our next accessory kit to be offered direct-to-consumer. The reptilian Shuuurg have warned us that you won’t be able to purchase these accessories separately and that our inventory is limited to 200 (limit 5 per customer plz). After that, you’ll need to contact your favorite reseller to see if they picked any up.

If you haven’t already planned your family fun event for next weekend (Jan 19 & 20) why not head over to the Birmingham Convention Center and check out all the cool LEGO creations! Public attendees should receive a free BrickForge sample at the ticket counter (be sure to ask!). Good while supplies last.

If you enjoyed a few of our 2012 Doomsday combinations you’re certain to enjoy our BrickForge Accessory Kits! (Figs not included) Many of you have become accustomed to seeing these packs at LEGO fan events, but thanks to our network of valuable resellers you can now get these at many construction toy-related hobby shops and online stores.

The Lightning Squad Shock Trooper kicks things off with some rather colorful equipment (Bright Light Orange & Dark Purple). You won’t be able to purchase these accessories separately so we are offering the first 200 packs direct from our website (limit 5 per customer plz). After that, you’ll need to contact your favorite reseller to see if they picked any up.

A few of you have been following our Flickr feed and already commented on the awesome new BrickForge Camouflage Series that just came out this week. Dress up your combat figs for any battlefield situation: Jungle, Arctic, Desert, Mountain and some….purple…thingie. Yeah. The best part is you don’t need to suffer searching through blind bags or payout a weeks allowance for a single piece. Easy to get, great value….what you’ve come to expect from BrickForge.