10308: Christmas High Street Set Review
The LEGO® Winter Village sets have been a staple of the LEGO Group’s festive offerings since 2009. Each year a new set is released and many LEGO fans use these Christmas-themed builds to craft their own magical festive displays. They began life as Advanced Models before falling under the Creator Expert brand and more recently the Winter Village sets have been positioned as LEGO ICONS sets. This year the Winter Village Collection...
10305: Lion Knights’ Castle Set Review Part 2
One of the showcase sets being released to mark the 90th Anniversary of the LEGO Group is the Lion Knights’ Castle. With over 4000 pieces, 22 minifigures and numerous features inspired by past LEGO Castles, this is the ultimate celebration of a much-loved LEGO® theme. This impressive medieval fort is so big, that it’s built in two halves. After taking a look at the first half of the build, it’s time to delve into the...
10306: Atari 2600 LEGO Set Review
Long before PlayStation, Xbox and little before Nintendo, Atari led the way in video gaming. The Atari Video Computer System, more commonly known as the 2600, brought gaming to the masses. People could enjoy arcade classics from the comfort of the sofas. Although Atari has lost its way in recent years, its place in gaming history is paramount. This year marks the 50th Anniversary of Atari and what better way to celebrate than...
10305: Lion Knights’ Castle Set Review Part 1
Much like the Classic Space sets, LEGO® fans look upon the Castle sets with great fondness. The medieval-inspired sets debuted in the late 70s and have appeared in many forms since. Over the years, various factions were introduced and it’s those sets which are considered the golden age of LEGO Castle. With so many sets forming the various aspects of LEGO Castle, it’s a lot more difficult to pinpoint a singular set to...
10304: Chevrolet Camaro Z28 Set Review
The large-scale LEGO® vehicles line began back in 2008 with the advanced model version of a VW Beetle. But it truly gained traction with the VW Camper Van, released in 2011. Every set, which has followed since has maintained a similar style of build and level of detail. They have also flipped between iconic automotive brands and vehicles inspired by the movies. The latest to join the line-up is inspired by General Motors Chevrolet...
The Minifigures Of 90 Years Of Play
This year marks the 90th Anniversary of the LEGO Group and to mark this milestone a number of special sets have been produced. Some of them feature the return of a few familiar faces from LEGO® history. I’ve already taken a look at the Classic Space-inspired Galaxy Explorer set, but ahead of my review of the Lion Knights’ Castle I’ll be taking a look at all the minifigures found within the Galaxy Explorer set, the...
10497: Galaxy Explorer Set Review
LEGO® Classic Space, as it has become affectionately known, has been one of the most enduring LEGO themes. First introduced in the late 70s, the space-themed sets were part of the wider ‘LEGOLAND’ range, not based on the theme parks but the collective name of sets inspired by castles, towns and outer space. As part of the 90th-anniversary celebrations, the LEGO Group gave fans the opportunity to vote for which classic...
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