Dimensional Delights – Doctor Who
Later this year the BBC will be celebrating the 60th anniversary of Doctor Who and today they have officially launched the Whoiverse. The term has been used by fans for years but has been officially adopted by the BBC and will further expand the reach of this much-loved British Sci-fi. Today, Whovians can watch classic episodes of Doctor Who and various spin-offs such as The Sarah Jane Adventures, Torchwood and Class plus join past...
Now Is The Time For A LEGO Doctor Who Theme
Doctor Who has been a mainstay on British TV for nearly 60 years. Since its return in 2005, the rebooted series has seen its popularity expand across the world, especially in the US. The LEGO Group is no stranger to the world of Gallifrey, Time Lords and TARDIS. They first dabbled with Doctor Who in 2015 via a fan-created project on LEGO® Ideas. The result was the LEGO Ideas Doctor Who set featuring the TARDIS, its control console and...
LEGO Building With The BBC
This week, the BBC celebrates its Centenary. For 100 years the British Broadcasting Corporation has been an integral part of not only British culture but the global stage. Covering major events, creating exciting programs and of course, creating characters which have inspired a number of LEGO sets. Although the BBC is a British broadcaster a few of their creations have become global successes. So it’s not surprising that an...
Pre-order The LEGO Technic Top Gear Rally Car
If for some reason you can’t wait until Boxing Day, then you can now pre-order the new LEGO® Technic Top Gear Rally Car. This brand new set combines two iconic brands into one app-powered product. The set has been co-designed by the LEGO Technic Design Team and the BBC Top Gear team. Using the new Control+ app, you can put the Rally Car through its paces and complete Top Gear challenges. The set will race into stores on Boxing...
Introducing The LEGO Technic Top Gear Rally Car
Some say the show isn’t as good as it once was and that the current presenting team aren’t has good as the old farts currently on Amazon, all I know is that the BBC and the LEGO Group have partnered to create a new Top Gear branded Technic set. Revealed today at the LA Auto Show, the LEGO® Technic Top Gear Rally Car combines two iconic brands into one app-powered product. The set has been co-designed by the LEGO Technic...
LEGO Team Up With Top Gear For New 2020 Sets
Overnight news has quietly broken that the LEGO Group has signed a licensing deal with BBC Studios to produce Top Gear branded LEGO© Technic sets. At least one set is expected to launch globally in early 2020 and as a LEGO Technic set it will offer a more challenging build for ages 9 and above. As part of the announcement BBC Studios head of licensing, Jason Easy said “We are extremely excited to have partnered with LEGO Technic, Both...
LEGO The Building Blocks Of Architecture On TV Tonight
If you missed it first time around, BBC4 are showing their LEGO® documentary again later this evening. LEGO – The Building Blocks of Architecture: The Culture Show explores the contribution LEGO has on the world of architecture. The humble LEGO brick has helped architects to envision their designs for real world building. That includes the designer of the LEGO House, Bjarke Ingels. Long before he designed the LEGO House in...
LEGO Helping Revive Memories In Elderly
I think we can all agree LEGO® bricks are pretty cool. Although a popular toy with kids, there is also a vast fandom in adults, but it seem it can even go beyond that as well. The BBC have posted an intersting story about a Manchester Elderly Care Home who have started to hold LEGO play sessions for their older residents. A hours ‘play’ with LEGO is helping people to rediscover communication skills, encourage them to...
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