Uncover The Hidden Side At Smyths Toys
Oct08

Uncover The Hidden Side At Smyths Toys

The Hidden Side is set to spook up Smyths Toys superstores this October with a series of in-store set demonstration events. You’ll be able to check out the sets in person, see how they transform when gloomed and bring them to life with AR functions. But that’s not all, the first 20 people to check out the new LEGO® Hidden Side sets in their local store will bag themselves some Hidden Side headphones. The LEGO Hidden Side...

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70423:  Paranormal Intercept Bus 3000 Set Review
Aug12

70423: Paranormal Intercept Bus 3000 Set Review

The Hidden Side is officially here and over the next few weeks I’ll be reviewing every single set in the first wave. After taking a look at the smallest set in the range a few weeks ago, today I take a look at one of the most anticipated. The Paranormal Intercept Bus 3000, is based around a classic US-style School Bus. These iconic yellow buses have appeared in numerous US TV shows and movies, recently one also appears in hit...

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LEGO Hidden Side App Now Available
Jul30

LEGO Hidden Side App Now Available

It’s almost time to go ghost hunting as the LEGO® Hidden Side app is now available to download for iOS devices. The app will allow you to unlock the interactive AR elements of the sets. The app turns your smart device into a ghost detector and it will let you rid Newbury of its many ghostly residents. The LEGO Hidden Side sets are officially released on August 1st but they have started to appear in some stores already. Remember...

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Get A Taste Of LEGO Hidden Side Now
Jun11

Get A Taste Of LEGO Hidden Side Now

LEGO® Hidden Side is an ambitious new story-driven theme from LEGO, which is set to haunt toy shops this August. As well as offering an impressive looking range of new sets and Minifigures, you’ll also be able to interact with them via Augmented Reality. There will be a special app, which will unlock new ways to play with your LEGO builds and you can get a taste of what to expect now thanks to a new Hidden Side AR experience....

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Go Beyond The Hidden Side This Summer
Feb14

Go Beyond The Hidden Side This Summer

Regular readers will know I have a soft spot for what is unofficially known as ‘in/out’ themes. These are story heavy LEGO® themes, not tied to an existing IP and on a slightly smaller scale than ‘Big Bang’ themes like NINJAGO, NEXO KNIGHTS and Legends of CHIMA. These ‘in/out’ lines have given use things like Monster Fighters, Ultra Agents, Galaxy Squad and Dino. Because they are original ideas, the...

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Inside The LEGO Imaginarium
Dec10

Inside The LEGO Imaginarium

This past weekend London’s Southbank was transformed into a LEGO® wonderland for the LEGO Imaginarium event. The event was inspired by the current LEGO advertising campaign “This is not a Brick” as well as wrapping up the 60th anniversary celebrations of the LEGO brick. We sent BricksFanz reader Robin Hull to that there London to check out the LEGO Imaginarium. This is what Robin thought of the event, as well as some...

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LEGO Playgrounds Mixed Reality App Now Available
Dec06

LEGO Playgrounds Mixed Reality App Now Available

Earlier this year Apple used LEGO® sets to show of their new ARKit technology, which blends real world items with Augmented Reality. That tech demo has now resulted in a new iOS app called LEGO Playgrounds. The app, which is available now, allows you to bring physical LEGO elements to life through AR effects. There are two LEGO NINJAGO sets with can currently be used with the app. As you can see below, the Dragon Pit set can be...

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LEGO BrickHeadz Journey Into Augmented Reality
Jul12

LEGO BrickHeadz Journey Into Augmented Reality

I can final speak about the new LEGO® BrickHeadz AR app which has just been released for Android devices. I’ve been testing the new app out for a month or so and it’s quite fun. For those who have played LEGO BrickHeadz VR for Google Daydream, this new AR versions brings to same sort of gameplay in a Augmented Reality app. Bring various BrickHeadz character to life right in your room and interact with them by adding...

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