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These are all of the "Hero Factory & Other News" news reports that I was able to recover. Note: I kept the reports as they were originally, so their formatting is not identical all the way through.

April 5, 2011: [Recon Team Released]

=April 5th, 2011=

[[File:Hero Recon Team Website.jpg|thumb|252px|right|The Hero Recon Team home page]]

The [[Hero Recon Team (website)|Hero Recon Team]] feature of [[HeroFactory.com]] was released today. The new site takes advantage of LEGO's Design byME service, and allows you to use their creator to make your very own [[Hero Factory]] [[Hero]].

For a fixed price of $12.99, the Recon Hero comes in a specially designed box, with a unique instruction booklet for how to build your Hero.

LEGO simultaneously updated their LEGO Digital Designer and Pick-A-Brick palettes with Hero Factory elements, allowing for further customization in the ordering process. LEGO stores were also given a designated section on the in-store PAB walls containing several Hero Factory elements, as well as computers devoted to using the Hero Recon Team creator.

Go to BZPower for a <span class="plainlinks">[http://www.bzpower.com/story.php?ID=5099 full press release]</span>.

Visit the <span class="plainlinks">[http://herorecon.lego.com Hero Recon Team Site]</span> and create your own Hero today!

June 4, 2011: [Planet Sets in Europe]

==June 4th, 2011==

The first sets of the Summer 2011 line, Savage Planet, are now available in select Shop @ Home regions. Residents of Germent, Austria, and Switzerland can now order the Hero and Villain sets.

Reports are also coming in of sets available in retail stores around Europe.

HS01 will update with story information once the new sets see a wider release.

===Sets Available===

====Heroes====

The Heroes are available for €9.99 each.

*[http://shop.lego.com/ByTheme/Product.aspx?p=2143&cn=700&d=635 Rocka 3.0]
*[http://shop.lego.com/ByTheme/Product.aspx?p=2144&cn=700&d=635 Nex 3.0]
*[http://shop.lego.com/ByTheme/Product.aspx?p=2145&cn=700&d=635 Stormer 3.0]
*[http://shop.lego.com/ByTheme/Product.aspx?p=2182&cn=700&d=635 Bulk 3.0]
*[http://shop.lego.com/ByTheme/Product.aspx?p=2183&cn=700&d=635 Stringer 3.0]
*[http://shop.lego.com/ByTheme/Product.aspx?p=2191&cn=700&d=635 Furno 3.0]

====Villains====

Rocka XL is available in the Villain section, despite being a Hero.

*[http://shop.lego.com/ByTheme/Product.aspx?p=2231&cn=702&d=635 Waspix], €12.99
*[http://shop.lego.com/ByTheme/Product.aspx?p=2232&cn=702&d=635 Raw-Jaw], €12.99
*[http://shop.lego.com/ByTheme/Product.aspx?p=2233&cn=702&d=635 Fangz], €12.99
*[http://shop.lego.com/ByTheme/Product.aspx?p=2236&cn=702&d=635 Scorpio], €19.99
*[http://shop.lego.com/ByTheme/Product.aspx?p=2282&cn=702&d=635 Rocka XL], €24.99
*[http://shop.lego.com/ByTheme/Product.aspx?p=2283&cn=702&d=635 Witch Doctor], €34.99

June 15, 2011: [adds new products]

==June 15, 2011==

[[HeroFactory.com]] has updated its Products section to include all of the Summer 2011 sets!<br>
Thus far, the product page is the only thing that has updated with any new changes, but building instructions have been included with each set description (save for Witch Doctor).

So far, the Shop description links to the basic product page, even though the products are not yet available in all regions.

The Products section is all that has been updated so far, but Summer is on its way.

==Sources==

[http://herofactory.lego.com/en-us/Products/Default.aspx Herofactory.com Products Page]

June 15, 2011: [updates for summer]

HeroFactory.com has updated for the summer! In addition to the products section previously updated, the revamped site now features brand new character bios, videos, and much more. Head on over and check it out.

==Source==

*[http://herofactory.lego.com/en-us/Default.aspx HeroFactory.com]

July 6, 2011: [LEGO Magazine arriving]

==July 6, 2011==

The July-August 2011 LEGO club magazine is arriving in subscriber mailboxes. The magazine contains the sixth Hero Factory comic, ''Savage Planet'', kicking off the summer story.

In addition to the comic, the magazine also has a spread featuring the 3.0 Heroes.

Remember, spoilers from the new comic are not allowed until July 13th, 2011.

August 1, 2011: [Shop @ Home begins releasing HF 3.0 sets]

==August 1, 2011==
LEGO Shop @ Home, the online LEGO store, began releasing Hero Factory 3.0 sets.

==Source==

*[http://shop.lego.com/en-US/LEGO-Hero-Factory-ByTheme LEGO Shop @ Home: Hero Factory]

August 9, 2011: [Digital Designer Updated with Hero Factory 3.0 Parts]

The LEGO Digital Designer was updated today with Hero Factory 3.0 parts. Included in the parts are the six 3.0 masks, the various tools/armor shell parts, and some various other non-HF parts.

Sadly, the only way to access these HF 3.0 parts, for now, is to access them via LDDExtended. If you wish to enable LDD Extended, please follow the instructions below.

==LDDExtended Activation==

This guide will tell you how to activate LDD Extended mode on your computer.

===Windows 2000/Windows XP===

#Make sure that LEGO Digital Designer is closed
#Click '''Start''', and then '''My Computer'''
#Go to '''C:/'''
#Double-Click on '''Program Files'''
#Open '''LEGO Company'''
#Click on the folder called '''LEGO Digital Designer'''
#Open '''preferences.ini''' in a text editor
#Make a new line and type '''ThemeAccess=LDDExtended'''
#Save the file and close it
#Open LDD and click there should be a tab called '''LDD extended'''

===Windows Vista/Windows 7===

#Make sure LEGO Digital Designer is closed
#Go to '''C:/'''
#Go to '''Program Files''' or, if on a 64-bit operating system, go to '''Program Files (x86)'''
#Open '''LEGO Company'''
#Open the folder called '''LEGO Digital Designer'''
#Open '''preferences.ini''' in a text editor
#Make a new line and type '''ThemeAccess=LDDExtended'''
#Save the file and close it
#Open LDD and click there should be a tab called '''LDD extended'''

===Mac===

#Make sure LEGO Digital Designer is closed
#Open '''Finder'''
#Click on your User Folder
#Click on '''Library'''
#Open '''Application Support'''
#Go to '''LEGO Company'''
#Go to '''LEGO Digital Designer'''
#Open '''preferences.ini''' in a text editor
#On a new line, type '''ThemeAccess=LDDExtended'''
#Save the file and close it
#Open LDD and click there should be a tab called '''LDD extended'''

==Source==
*[http://ldd.lego.com/ LEGO Digital Designer download] (You will download the parts after the software is installed.)

August 19, 2011: [unique element in HRT]

A new news post has appeared in the News section of the Hero Recon creator. According to the news post, Hero Factory specialists have been unable to locate a new source of the carbon metal that makes up the unique Hero Recon Team chest plates, and expect to run out by September.

[[File:Merrick Fortis Outgoing Part News.png|200px|thumb|right|Fortis announcing the outgoing part]]
What this means for the consumer is that the Hero Recon creator will stop producing its exclusive piece, the dual colored, co-injected silver/black recon chest piece that was only available to people who used the Recon creator. Starting September, the piece will no longer be available, but the Design byME team promises that good things are coming in the future of the Hero Recon creator.

On a related note, the most recent story update for the Recon Team, "Combined Elements", features a new "combi-element", bringing the total there up to do. What exactly will happen with these elements remains to be seen, although it appears they will eventually be available from the Recon creator in some capacity.

August 23, 2011: [Planet for preorder]

Though not due out to [http://www.bzpower.com/story.php?ID=5253 television until September 5th], HERO FACTORY: Savage Planet on DVD is up for preorder over on [http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=16950264&findingMethod=rr Walmart.com]. The price is $9.96 USD. There does not appear to be a Blu-ray listing at this time.

Amazon.com has also put the DVD up for preorder, available [http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005AU4QUA/ref=s9_simh_gw_p74_d0_g74_i1?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_r=0VZR3RWFNMAX58MPBTKK&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=470938631&pf_rd_i=507846 here]. In addition, Amazon has uploaded the back cover of the DVD, complete with exciting scenes from episodes, as well as a description of the Alpha 1 Team's struggles with the Witch Doctor.

===Source===
*Amazon.com
*Walmart.com
*BZPower (via their report on LEGO Star Wars: The Padawan Menace)

August 24, 2011: [Element updates]

==August 24, 2011==

Amid a number of technical glitches on the Hero Recon Team site, the latest storyline chapter, "Combined Elements", has been updated with yet another "combi-element".

The site itself has been experiencing several technical difficulties over the past few days, with the Combined Elements chapter being repeatedly taken offline and removed from the list of chapters, only to be put up again. The main splash page of the Recon creator, which normally features the latest story update, also has a blank section where the Combined Elements icon should be. (Additionally, there is a clickable, but invisible, link for another storyline chapter, aptly entitled "Chapter 5", but the link is perpetually broken)

The combined element, the third of what appears to be a planned series of four, is actually listed as "combi-element 4", so hopefully 3 will surface at some point.

==Source==

*[http://herorecon.lego.com/en-us/storyline/combined-elements/ HRT Combined Elements]

August 30, 2011: [Elements in HRT]

==August 30, 2011==
[[File:Hero Recon Team Jungle Elements Update.png|thumb|300px|right]]
Jungle elements are coming to the Hero Recon Team in September! As part of a teased update, the Hero Recon Creator will be getting some added elements, featuring things from the newest wave of Hero Factory. In addition to these new elements, there will also be certain "combined elements", as detailed on their storyline page, available for purchase.

As an added bonus, the Hero Recon creator is also being upgraded to allow four extra elements with your total order, without raising the price. Previously, your model was limited to 31 pieces total, which is now 35.

No specific date on when the Hero Recon creator will be updated, but September is right around the corner, so look forward to these exciting updates!

==Source==

*[http://herorecon.lego.com/en-us/about/news/hero-creator-update/ Hero Creator Update]

September 7, 2011: [Jungle Update]

==September 7, 2011==

The Hero Recon Team has been updated with various 3.0 elements! As per a promised update, the Recon Team creator now has various "combi-elements" to choose from, in addition to a higher piece count (31 elements to 35) and an expanded palette to include 3.0 Jungle elements. The exclusive Recon chest plate still appears to be selectable, so no word yet on if they have officially run out. Unlike the previous Recon release, the shop.lego.com Pick-A-Brick selection has not been updated.


Go to [http://herorecon.lego.com/en-us/hero-creator/ herorecon.lego.com] today to build your new Hero!

===Update===

It appears that the gallery feature of HeroRecon.lego.com is broken, which prevents you from saving your Hero properly. We'll let you know when this is fixed.

===Update 2===

The Gallery issue has been fixed, and Heroes are now saveable. Get building, and have fun!

September 27, 2011: [3.0 in LDD]

==September 27, 2011==

In keeping with the close relations the Hero Recon creator has with the LEGO Digital Designer program, the HRT website has recently announced that Merrick Fortis, in his 3.0 form, is now available as a starter model in LDD.

Merrick Fortis (bearing an ordinary silver chest plate, as the dual colored, formerly exclusive piece is not available in the basic LDD mode) was previously available, in his 2.0 incarnation, as a starter mode in LDD as well; this model has been replaced by the updated, 3.0 version. HRT had previously made an announcement about Hero Factory models being available as starter models, but did not specifically mention Fortis.

LEGO Digital Designer (LDD) allows you access to thousands of digital bricks, which you can use to create your own virtual models. A download link to the program is included in the HRT news post.

==Source==

*[http://herorecon.lego.com/en-us/about/news/merrick-in-ldd/ HRT "Merrick In LDD"]

Unrecoverable

The following reports were unrecoverable (as far as I am aware).

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