10793: Spidey Vs. Green Goblin Set Review
The animated adventures of Spider-Man have introduced an array of Spider-themed vehicles with some of the more unusual offerings found in Spidey and his Amazing Friends. This Spider-Man-themed show is aimed at younger viewers and the animation style has given these vehicles a sort of Kawaii-style appearance. The latest of Spidey’s rides to be transformed into a LEGO 4+ set is the Hover Spinner, which a young Peter Parker uses to...
10792: Spidey Drill Spinner Vehicle Set Review
Spider-Man continues to be a much-loved Marvel character and the characters connected to the Spider-Man universe have been used in many different ways. For younger Marvel fans, the character is affectionately known as Spidey and along with his amazing friends, he stars in an animated series on Disney Junior and Disney+. The TV show has inspired several Spidey and His Amazing Friends playsets which fall under the 4+ banner. Three new...
LEGO Botanical Almanac Book Review
The LEGO® Botanical Collection burst onto the scene in 2021, but they began life long before that thanks to a LEGO employee who wasn’t even a designer. Astrid Sundorf Christensen wanted to cheer up their workspace with brick-brick blooms. The idea of flowers created from LEGO elements soon spread throughout the LEGO offices and it wouldn’t be long before the idea would inspire a product line. This is just one of the...
76280: Spider-Man Vs. Sandman: Final Battle Review
The MCU is full of iconic moments, but few have managed to give the ‘portals’ Avengers: Endgame a run for its money. That is until the third movie in the Spider-Man ‘Home’ trilogy. After Doctor Strange’s spell goes wrong, multiverses collide and Sony’s previous Spider-Man universes officially become part of the wider MCU. The three Peter Parkers united to stop villains from past films. This set is...
40710: LEGOLAND Pirate Splash Battle Review
LEGOLAND attractions worldwide have inspired several special sets sold exclusively in their retail stores. The last few LEGOLAND sets have been based on rides and experiences found in LEGOLAND parks such as the NINJAGO ride, world of Mythica and even an entire theme park. The latest takes its inspiration from the classic LEGOLAND Billund ride Pirate Spalsh Battle. Here’s a brief look at the new set. Product Details Set Name:...
Venom & War Machine Mech Armor Sets Review
Marvel is only second to NINJAGO for its fixation with mechs. Several different Marvel heroes and villains have donned mechanised versions of their outfits. I think it’s fair to say, these have had varying degrees of success. But they are beloved by younger LEGO® fans and offer plenty of play opportunities and interesting minifigures. The first mech-based sets from LEGO Marvel include the Venom Mech Armour and War Machine Mech...
21346: Family Tree LEGO Ideas Set Review
Since LEGO® Ideas launched it’s helped turn fan creations into LEGO sets, but the way it’s done this has evolved. A couple of years ago, the LEGO Group began partnering with US retailer Target to offer a new way for LEGO fans to get their ideas turned into a LEGO set. In 2022, a LEGO Ideas challenge was launched themed around families. The winner of the LEGO X Target – What Does Family Mean to You challenge was Ivan...