70421: El Fuego’s Stunt Truck Hidden Side Set Review
Aug16

70421: El Fuego’s Stunt Truck Hidden Side Set Review

When the LEGO® Hidden Side sets sets were first revealed, there were a couple of sets which seemed to catch most people eye. Namely the School Bus, Ghost Train and huge school. The graveyard set was also used in most of the AR demo videos, so I hadn’t taken much interest in Stunt Truck set. Thankfully I’ve got all eight retail sets to build and review, which means I get to experience sets I may not have built. This is one...

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70418: J.B.’s Ghost Lab Hidden Side Set Review
Jul31

70418: J.B.’s Ghost Lab Hidden Side Set Review

I’ve made no secret of my love of the LEGO® story theme, from Monster Fighters to Galaxy Squad, these unlicensed sets are packed with all sorts of amazingness. With sets based on other peoples IP on the rise in recent years, I thought the story theme was all but done with. That was until the announcement of the Hidden Side. This intersting new theme is an original IP along the same lines as those mentioned above. Set in the town...

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31212: The Milky Way Galaxy Set Review
Apr29

31212: The Milky Way Galaxy Set Review

For no particular reason, this year has become the Year of LEGO® Space. Not a celebration of the much-loved Classic Space sets, but a general admiration for space-based builds. The celebration of space has permeated across several LEGO themes and the latest to join the line-up is LEGO Art. This unique theme began life as a simple piece of wall art created from 1×1 studs or tiles but has evolved to create elaborate images using a...

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71046: LEGO Minifigures Space Series Review
Apr23

71046: LEGO Minifigures Space Series Review

This year is officially celebrating all things LEGO® Space. Across several different LEGO themes, space has featured heavily and that includes the upcoming new series of LEGO Minifigures. Before I go on and there are the usual comments of ‘this isn’t LEGO Space’, Classic Space and general Space-themed sets are two different things. These minifigures and other sets bearing the 2024 Space branding are not trying to...

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75382: TIE Interceptor UCS Set Review
Apr16

75382: TIE Interceptor UCS Set Review

LEGO® Star Wars has been an important part of the LEGO Group’s history. The introduction of the theme, 25 years ago, is often reported to have had a hand in saving the fortunes of the LEGO Group. This partnership is also the touchpaper for the LEGO Games thanks to LEGO Star Wars: The Video Game and many of the licensed sets available today. LEGO Star Wars is also a big reason why there’s been a rise in adults showing an...

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LEGO Star Wars Updated Visual Dictionary Review
Apr07

LEGO Star Wars Updated Visual Dictionary Review

It’s been 25 years since the first LEGO® Star Wars sets were released alongside The Phantom Menace. The theme has seen hundreds of sets released since then and is credited with reversing the fortunes of the LEGO Group and expanding the LEGO fan base. There are many ways in which this milestone is being celebrated including the release of an updated edition of DK Books’ LEGO Star Wars Visual Dictionary. This new book takes...

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21348: Dungeons & Dragons: Red Dragon’s Tale Set Review Pt. 1
Mar20

21348: Dungeons & Dragons: Red Dragon’s Tale Set Review Pt. 1

Never has there been a more perfect combination than Dungeons & Dragons with LEGO® bricks. The iconic table-top RPG celebrates its 50th anniversary this year and as part of the celebrations, LEGO Ideas launched a challenge in 2022 to create a LEGO set inspired by DnD. The winning fan design was The Dragon’s Keep: Journey’s End by Lucas Bolt aka Boltbuilds. That set has now become Dungeons & Dragons: Red Dragon’s Tale and...

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77047: Bunnie’s Outdoor Activities Set Review
Mar16

77047: Bunnie’s Outdoor Activities Set Review

When you first start your Animal Crossing New Horizon adventure, your first days living in your new village are quite basic. This LEGO® Animal Crossing set nicely represents your first days of Animal Crossing life. As one of the smaller sets in the new LEGO Animal Crossing theme, it may seem basic, but does it capture the start of your Animal Crossing journey? Here’s a closer look at Bunnie’s Outdoor Activities. Product...

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