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Need we say more? Watch the vid below. More details here http://code.google.com/p/alpharex-nxt-step/ -- Damien Kee www.thenxtclassroom.com

You read the title correct. He's in Antarctica this time... Waaay down under at Davis Station! See the sites and read the news of his visit on LEGO MINDSTORMS' homepage . There's a bunch of interesting information about Davis Station out on the web. Maybe some of the particulars about this visit will be added in the comments. Chris

AlphaRex's liked the boat on the river Danube to Bratislava, Slovakia. Find out about his visit and view the picture album here . Martyn

AlphaRex keeps on traveling, this time to Tallinn, the capital of Estonia. Find out about his visit and view the picture album here . Martyn

AlphaRex saw one of the wonders of the world, in Agra, India. AlphaRex would love to play in one of India’s blockbusters. Find out about his visit and view the picture album here . Martyn

Gadget review blog Pocket Lint features a first look review of the NXT 2.0 set. Note that if you look at the video screen in the back, you can see the new Alpha Rex walking.

AlphaRex did visit LEGOWORLD, in the Netherlands. Last Fall Alpha-Rex was happy to join the Mindstorms team, in Zwolle at LEGOWORLD. Find out about his visit and view the picture album here . Martyn

During the last eight months, NXT fans from all over the world have have been following the progress of the two AlphaRex's, as they travel around the world as part of the 10 year celebration of LEGO MINDSTORMS. As this year draws to a close, I like to share the following behind the scene video of AlphaRex in New Zealand - which gives you an indication of the work many friends of LEGO, MINDSTORMS Community Partners and LEGO staff put in to make the AlphaRex Global RoadTrip into a success so far. The latest pictures of AlphaRex journey can be found on the MINDSTORMS home page . It looks like AlphaRex is going to be enjoying the scorching summer here in New Zealand over the Xmas break! This is my last post for the year. So I like to wish all The NXT Step readers a happy and safe Xmas and new year. I hope the Santa brings you lots of plastics and NXT's for Xmas. Happy Holidays AlphaRex, BlueToothKiwi and Family

As many of you would remember, as part of the 10 year celebration of LEGO MINDSTORMS, two AlphaRex robots set off in April 2008 starting with the Atlanta world Festival , USA. Since them the two robots have been clocking up the frequent flyer points as they manage to travel around the world and meet really cool people and stunning places. One of the two AlphaRex robots made it to Auckland, New Zealand this month and he just loves it here. Part 1 of his pictures just went up on the LEGO MINDSTORMS web site : More pictures of AlphaRex coming soon to the LEGO MINDSTORMS web site .... In the mean time here is couple of pictures from the LEGO web site of the AlphaRex in Auckland city at lunch time:

Alpha-Rex enjoyed Ice-skating in Stockholm. Find out about his recent visit and view the picture album here . Martyn

Alpha-Rex enjoyed the nature in Finland. Find out about his recent visit and view the picture album here . Martyn

Alpha-Rex was walking on the nice beach of Montevideo. Find out about his recent visit and view the picture album here . The other Alpha-Rex went to Rome, Italy. Find out about his recent visit and view the picture album here . Martyn

AlphaRex visits Niagara Falls on the border of Canada with the USA. Find out about his recent visit and view the picture album here . Martyn

On his journey around the earth due to the 10th anniversary of LEGO MINDSTORMS, AlphaRex has arrived in London , on of the most interesting cities on our globe.

AlphaRex visits Toronto. Find out about his recent visit and view the picture album here . Martyn

AlphaRex at the LEGO office in Hong Kong. Find out about his recent visit and view the picture album here . Martyn

AlphaRex was looking for some warm waters at the beach of Dubai. Find out about his recent visit and view the picture album here . Martyn

AlphaRex sure get's around! Find out about his recent visit and view the picture album here . Chris

On his trip around the world due to the 10th anniversary of LEGO® MINDSTORMS, AlphaRex has visited the idyllic Black Forest in Germany and I have been able to take some shots - have a look for them at the official LEGO® MINDSTORMS site .

During his travels around the world on the occasion of LEGO® MINDSTORMS' 10th anniversary, AlphaRex has made station at Salzburg , the famous Mozart city in Austria.