I went into the LEGO store in Bluewater on Sunday. One of their screens advertised the lego mmo with the word FREE blasted around all over the place. I think they also had some machines set up for people to have a go (I didn't get to have a blast). So there I was, thinking it would be idea for me and the Little'en to have a play.
Then a little digging around lead me to this, from
4th November. Hello Adventurer, today we are very sad to announce that LEGO Universe will be closing on Janurary 31, 2012. This was a very difficult decision to make, but unfortunately LEGO Universe has not been able to attract the number of members needed to keep the game open
I guess I am too late then. Curse you LEGO for advertising a game you are in the process of killing off!