76997: Tails’ Adventure Boat Set Review
The second of the new Summer Sonic sets is focused on Tails and his boat, the Sea Fox II. Like some of the past Sonic the Hedgehog sets, inspiration for this set is very, very loosely taken from the wider Sonic universe. Now the Sea Fox II doesn’t actually appear in any Sonic game, TV show or comic per se. It does, however, share its name with a similar seafaring vehicle, which was a nuclear sub piloted by Tails in the Game Gear...
Blocks Magazine Issue 118 Preview
The latest edition of Blocks Magazine arrives in UK stores this week and here’s what you can expect to discover in issue 118. The upcoming issue celebrates the release of some of the recent LEGO sets such as Bumblebee and McLarne P1. Plus there are reviews of new sets, build instructions, including a Zelda-themed minibuild and much more. The latest issue will have arrived to subscribers already and you’ll be able to find issue 118 in...
LEGO Star Wars Skeleton Crew Set Revealed
Despite the set not being officially revealed yet and being sold by multiple retailers, the first images of the upcoming LEGO® Star Wars based on the Star Wars Disney+ series, Skeleton Crew have been revealed by German retailer Müller. Skeleton Crew is being billed as a coming-of-age story of a group of younglings lost in a galaxy far, far away. The feel of the show is said to be similar to classic Amblin films. The set features the...
76297: Dancing Groot Set Review
Before 2014, the Guardians of the Galaxy were practically unknown but their fun-filled intergalactic adventures soon cemented them as an important part of the MCU. But one member of the team has become particularly beloved. The Flora Colossus is also known as Groot. Although Groot becomes a little less colossal, he remains a fan-favourite Guardian. Groot has appeared in a few different LEGO® sets including buildable versions of the...
76288: Iron Man & Iron Legion vs. Hydra Soldier Review
This year has been a little light on new Marvel content, so the LEGO® Marvel theme continues to seek inspiration for new sets from past MCU eras. The Infinity Saga, in particular, has provided the LEGO Marvel Design Team with plenty of moments to replicate in LEGO form. This particular set transports us back to 2015’s Avengers: Age of Ultron. In the opening moments of the film, the Avengers descend upon the HYDRA Research...
BricksFanz Weekly LEGO Recap July 22nd – 28th
What an exciting week it’s been. With Comic-Con taking place this week, several new sets were officially revealed including the DnD Minifigures, a new Mario display set and the first physical sets inspired by Fortnite. We’ve also been given a glimpse into the future of the MCU with the Fantastic 4 and two new Avengers films set to be released in 2025 and 2026. On the subject of Marvel, I’ve been taking a look at the...
Two New Episodes of LEGO City No Limits Are Here
The latest two episodes of LEGO® City No Limits have arrived online. In episode 5, Wanda About brushes up on her cowgirl skills to wrangle aliens and rescue robots from the alien planet’s lava pits. This episode features many of the new LEGO City Space sets and the little green alien creatures. In episode 6, Just Jason helps the LEGO City PD to capture The Collector and receives the thanks of Duke Detain. You can watch the...