July Contest Calendar

July is an adventurous time of year. Schools are closed, pools are open, and there’s oodles of fun to be had traveling around the world to discover new, exciting places with family and friends. By participating in July’s contest theme – Adventure – you can unleash your inner Magellan in LEGO Universe for the chance to win smorgasbords of LEGO sets and stylish in-game prizes!

This month will feature exciting, exclusive in-game prizes including the radically cool Nexus Force Shield Mk III!



July 1 – July 31 Create a Pirate Ship

With the Black Seas Barracuda treed, Captain Jack Knife may be in the market for a new pirate ship. Draw or build a recreation of his beloved first vessel, the Rosebrick, and submit it at any point throughout the month of July for a chance to take home more LEGO sets than can fill a cargo hold!

July 8 – July 10 Dragonmaw Chasm Grand Prix

Ninja racing guru Zip Lash is looking for adventurous Minifigures to squeeze on the old racing helmet and try their luck at his dangerous racetrack. The brave speed demons who finish with one of the top twenty fastest times across all servers will receive a horde of LEGO City sets and in-game rewards the envy of many a ninja clan!

July 14 – July 18 Most Adventurous Screenshot Contest

The Nexus Force is doing a terrific job of warding off the Maelstrom, but it needs new recruits! Help Hael Storm convince Minifigures from far-off planets to join the fight for Imagination by taking an in-game screenshot of your Minifigure doing something adventurous. The top twenty submissions will abduct a stellar collection of LEGO Alien Conquest sets and valuable in-game rewards!

July 21 – July 24 Battle of Nimbus Station Contest

Wenn Wuzzit is reading intense fluctuations in the levels of brickular metaphysics and plastonic megaflowidity surrounding the Battle of Nimbus Station! Head back in time and clear all thirty waves of Maelstrom invaders as fast as you can for a chance to win one of twenty prize packs filled with LEGO Kingdoms sets and unique Battle for Nimbus Station-themed in-game items!

July 28 – July 31 Cannon Cove Shooting Gallery Contest

The beach, the sun, and Kraken target practice. That’s what summer is all about. Take a trip to Pirate Camp and help Black-Hearted Kevin ward off the Maelstrom Armada for a chance to win a pyramid-full of LEGO Pharaoh’s Quest sets and more pirate-themed in-game items than you can shake a blunderbuss at!


As of July, all contests that require an in-game subscription will include sellable gems and Faction Tokens alongside all other rewards. Keep an eye out for them as you check out contests during July, and be sure to discuss July’s contest calendar on the message board!

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Free-to-Play announcement comes with Ninjago reveal!

In the press release about the Free-to-Play announcement, Lego dropped the hint about a new Ninjago world in the works. Well, not specifically a world, but that's my best guess. The we will be able to fight in the Underworld, with the new Spinjitzu Katana. That's the only weapon I'm sure will be released when this comes. I saw it in the game's files. We will probably see a mace, or nun-chucks, or something like that. Stay tuned for more releases from Lego!

New site

Right now I'm working on the development of a new, improved guide. This one will have more features, less junk, should load faster, and with no ads. This one will be independent of google, giving more flexiblilty and options. Also, if you allow cookies, then there may a Faction Headquarters, which would give you all the updates on your faction, and others if you wanted. It would also give you easy access to your Faction's stats and specialties. That's it for now!

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In order to keep the Nexus Force well prepared for battle against the Maelstrom, Vanda Darkflame has requested that Paradox scientists release weekly reports on Maelstrom opponents during the month of June. Each week, we will release a short bio on one villain from each of the combat zones in LEGO Universe. Check back weekly to ensure your intel is up to date!



History: When the Darkitect first visited Forbidden Valley, he used his chaotic power to infuse the armor of ancient warriors with dark Maelstrom energy. These shadowy figures, called Dark Ronin, whispered to the Darkitect the secret location of the Great Tree ninjas. With dark tones they taught him the hidden method of visiting their dreams.

Intrigued, the Darkitect explored the dreamworld of the Forbidden Valley ninjas, searching high and low for creative inspiration that he could use against the Nexus Force. He learned of mighty dragons – proud, winged creatures that soared high above the land and lived in harmony with Minifigures during ancient times. Impressed, the Darkitect pillaged these good dreams and injected them with chaos, transforming them into terrible nightmares. With vengeance these new beings tore through the skies of Forbidden Valley, raining disorder and destruction on the ninjas scattered below. These were the first Maelstrom Dragons.

Three Maelstrom Dragons, Burnshout, Blastbreath, and Torchblight, laze in their eyrie in Forbidden Valley today, protecting their hordes of treasure. Their perch is located just past the Paradox Refinery in Forbidden Valley, where the super-soldier Brick Fury holds Maelstrom forces at bay.

Stats: 300 Life Points, 250 Armor Points

Attacks: Fire breath: A long-range sustained Fire attack that continually deals 1 damage to all Minifigures in its path.

Slam: A short-range area attack that deals 2 damage to nearby Minifigures and launches them a short distance backwards.

Flap and Burn: Maelstrom dragons will sometimes use their wings to fling Minifigures backwards, following up by blasting them with a heavy fireball attack – a combo dealing 5 damage.

Fireball: A smoldering fireball hurled from Dragons that deals 5 damage to any Minifigures near its point of impact.

Ronin Summon: Burnshout, Blastbreath, and Torchblight are aided in battle by a fourth Maelstrom Dragon circling their perches overhead, which will occasionally summon Dark Ronin to protect its allies. Four red shuriken outlines will singe the ground and then erupt, releasing Dark Ronin who will then enter the fight.

Tactics: Do not engage a Maelstrom Dragon alone unless you are armed with full Rank 3 Faction Gear. Valiant Weapons are not necessary, but will prove extremely helpful for Minifigures attempting to take on a Maelstrom Dragon without the help of a team.

Minifigures working in teams have a strong chance of smashing a Maelstrom Dragon if they work together. When a Dragon blasts Fireballs or Fire Breath at one Minifigure, the rest of the team should attack the dragon from the other side, using the distraction to their advantage. Similarly, one team member should focus on smashing Dark Ronin when they are summoned, allowing other team members to continue pummeling and distracting the Dragon free from harassment by Ronin assailants.

When its armor is completely depleted, a Dragon will become stunned and reveal pieces of a Ravencloud Guardian statue from its treasure horde. The Guardian statues are the ancient troll protectors of the Forbidden Valley ninja clans, and will immediately distract the nearest Dragon when built. This turns the Dragon around, exposing a soft spot on its backside which is marked by a red X. Attack this point quickly and your victory is assured. Building the Ravencloud Guardian costs 20 Imagination.

Kenjin the Wise swears that in his youth he once dumbfounded seven Maelstrom Dragons at once by performing his patented “Super Ninjafunk Helicopter” breakdance move in their lair. This is impossible, as Maelstrom Dragons were created several decades after Kenjin famously broke his hip at a secret ninja breakdancing competition held over half a century ago, and should not be reattempted.

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Lego posting another bio, probably the only one I'm going to use. Recording every hit on a dragon is almost impossible. However, that said, I don't think it has 250 armor. That seems a little steep. What do you think? Comment below.

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Another Bio...

n order to keep the Nexus Force well prepared for battle against the Maelstrom, Vanda Darkflame has requested that Paradox scientists release weekly reports on Maelstrom opponents during the month of June. Each week, we will release a short bio on one villain from each of the four main combat zones of LEGO Universe. Check back weekly to ensure your intel is up to date!



History: Far more imposing than Pirates or Admirals, Stromling Apes are the greatest threats facing the Nexus Force in Gnarled Forest. Eager for his forces to win the fight against Captain Jack Knife and his Venture League crew, the Darkitect sought to create an ally for his Stromling Pirate Armada early on in his reign. Looking deep into the jungle for creative inspiration, the nefarious villain discovered a thundering ape and mimicked its colossal form, twisting its image into that of a menacing, aggressive Maelstrom servant.

Truly imposing foes, Stromling Apes have taken up defensive positions in strategic locations around Gnarled Forest. One particularly menacing Ape blocks the main pass into the Pirate Camp. He has proven more than a match for lightly armored Nexus Force members in the past – new recruits wearing anything less than Rank 2 Faction Gear should rely on tactics, planning, and teamwork to best this fiend and pass into the Pirate Camp.

Some Stromling Apes have been reported to carry parrots looted from pirate travelers ambushed while passing in and out of Jack Knife’s Camp. Defeating an Ape in possession of such a feathered friend will allow you to inherit it.

Impressed with how effective Stromling Apes became at pestering the Nexus Force, the Darkitect later returned to Gnarled Forest in search of lieutenants for his growing Maelstrom legion. Searching deeper into the jungle than before, he discovered two towering, massive silverbacks, stronger and more fearless than any other Apes in the forest. Each was the proud leader of its tribe. Calling on the forces of chaos, the Darkitect stole their forms, perverting their essences into two of the most aggressive, black-hearted fiends in the Maelstrom – Kinga Hurl and Roo Morgg.

Stats: 80 Life Points, 25 Armor Points

Attacks: Ground Pound: Short Ranged Area Attack that deals 5 damage to nearby targets. Strikes 3 times per attack. To aid adventurers without Rank 2 Faction Gear in their fight against Apes, the Venture League has buried heavy anchors in some of the Apes’ favorite spots. When an Ape Ground Pounds, the pieces of these anchors will be shaken loose to the surface, after which they can be quick-built and dropped on the Ape’s head for very high damage.

Exploding Boulder Throw: Long Ranged Attack that deals 5 damage to targets around the point of impact.

Tactics: Minifgures with Rank 1 Faction Gear should not attempt to fight a Stromling Ape alone, as both of its attacks will likely smash you in one hit. If you are wearing Rank 1 Faction Gear, the Paradox recommends gathering a team before charging a Stromling Ape. Not only will teaming up make it easier to smash the Ape, but it will also allow all team members to share in its valuable loot.

Using careful timing, wait until the Ape has finished all three strikes of its Ground Pound, then charge. Once you cause 25 damage, the Ape’s armor will break, causing it to become dazed and confused for an extended period of time. While the Ape is befuddled, build the anchor quickly – it will usually smash the stunned gorilla.

Unfortunately, not all tactics are to be trusted. For instance, Bert Scurvyburp has a theory that if you eat bananas near Stromling Apes, they’ll become temporarily distracted. This is not an effective strategy, unless your goal is to become a large banana pudding. And there are no Factions in the Nexus Force for banana pudding. At least not yet.

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Agh! Lego's trying to run me out of business. However, the jokes on them. I've had the tactics, hit points, and damage on the Ape for over 6 months. That means everyone who saw the Lego Universe Guide has known this for over 6 months. Half a year too late, Lego!
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Follow The Lego Universe Guide on Twitter!

Now you can follow The Lego Universe Guide on Twitter! Just look for the follow button on the side. Facebook page coming soon!


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New How-toes up!

A new page went online today, the how-toes page. It tells you how to get valiants, how to get tons of coins, really fast, and with more to come, including how to get faction pets.

Edit: What how-toes do you want to see? Comment or contact me at: legouniverseadmin@legouguide.com.


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First Look at New Specialties?

Nexus Tower is out, and the faction vendors are: The new specialties! Take a look at this:

Is LEGO giving us some hints as to what's to come? Yes, I think so. In other news,  the rich just got o WHOLE lot of stuff to do with their money. There's so many new items and weapons on sale in the Tower. In the Assembly area, there's a staff the shoots GUIDED LASERS. Up to three. Only bummer? 85k. Wow.

Fugu, signing off.