Family Bound Mom: NEW Lego Game Pre-Sale!

So I got an email from Lego today letting me in on a little secret. As of today they are pre-selling their soon to be online Lego game, and to get people to sign up they're offering a little incentive. A "mini" incentive really, lol. Here's a piece of the email info:

"We are very pleased to announce that the much anticipated, LEGO Universe, is now available for pre-order! By pre-ordering the game consumers are not only guaranteed to be among the first to play the game but will also receive an Exclusive LEGO Universe Minifigure and In-Game Accessories (while supplies last)."

So for those of you with boys, this seems like a really cool fun thing. My son is up in arms begging me to get this. He loves Legos! He has a HUGE 55 gallon bucket full of all kind of kits, he's got the Lego Xbox 360 games, and this seems like the next step in his Lego obsession, lol. He's never played a Mulitiplayer online game before, and I would say this would be a fun safe way to let him be like dad (who is a huge fan of MMOG's). The exclusive minifigure is a pretty nice incentive too.........just think how much that will be worth to Lego collectors in the future. Hmmmmm, I'm starting to talk myself into it......

Here's what the website says about the game:

Calling all heroes! We need YOU to save the fate of Imagination in LEGO® Universe!

LEGO® Universe is the first massively multiplayer online game (MMOG) for LEGO fans! Adventure awaits in endless worlds of creative LEGO fun where you can safely build, play and connect online. Build your custom LEGO Universe minifigure and join the Nexus Force, an elite team of heroes united to defeat the Maelstrom, a dark menace trying to destroy imagination! Tap into your unique abilities and save imagination by uncovering the secrets to overcoming the Maelstrom.

As you adventure into the action, you can battle dark creatures, chat with friends and build custom LEGO creations like pets, rockets and race cars! The best players gain leaderboard fame and collect the coolest LEGO loot!

Within LEGO Universe, players will safely create, build, quest and socialize together. This entirely new online world will be the place for LEGO enthusiasts of any age to form their own fun adventures!

About the Game:

LEGO Universe is the first Massively Multiplayer Online Game (MMOG) from The LEGO Group.

BATTLE to save imagination.

EXPLORE new worlds.

CUSTOMIZE your world and create up to 4 characters.

BUILD whatever you imagine.

Game box includes the LEGO Universe Game DVD, 30-day free trial, story leaflet and user guide.

Parents, learn more.

Requirements:

First 30 days free.

Paid subscription required to continue play. 1, 6 and 12 month subscription options available.

Internet connection required.

Playable on PC and MAC. For minimum and recommended system requirements, click here.