71034: LEGO Minifigures Series 23 Hands-on
Aug30

71034: LEGO Minifigures Series 23 Hands-on

It’s been a while since I’ve reviewed a series of LEGO® Minifigures, but I’ve managed to find a box early and as an added bonus it actually contains a full set of 12 characters, unlike Series 22 with didn’t even contain a single full set of characters and to add insult to injury, the box was awash with Chili Costume Fans. The 23rd series of collectable minifigures features 12 new characters to collect and...

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Online LEGO Minifigure Factory BETA Launches
Jul23

Online LEGO Minifigure Factory BETA Launches

If you’ve visited a LEGO® store recently, many of them offer a unique experience called Minifigure Factory. This lets you build a character and customise it with unique print details and text. Now the experience has moved online as spotted by Jay’s Brick Blog and is currently in the BETA stages in North America. The online version is similar to the in-store experience, you get to construct a minifigure using a number of...

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LEGO 2023 Annual Includes An Awesome Minifigure
May18

LEGO 2023 Annual Includes An Awesome Minifigure

The annual LEGO® Annual has been revealed and it will include an awesome minifigure. The 2023 LEGO Annual will include the blue Ice Cream Crook minifigure, which is currently only available in LEGO City set 60314. Being included with a book will make it the cheapest way to get hold of the cool minifigure character, almost all retailers sell annuals way below RRP, for example, Smyths do them for £4.99. What’s more, after...

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Online LEGO Build-A-Minifigures BETA Launched
Apr13

Online LEGO Build-A-Minifigures BETA Launched

The online version of the LEGO® Build-A-Minifigure has launched into BETA in the UK, Europe and Asia Pacific. This lets you build a trio of custom LEGO Minifigures using a wide selection of elements. You get to choose a head, headwear, torso, legs and an accessory. The price for three Minifigures is £5.97 in the UK, $9.99 for AU/NZ and 6.99€ across Europe.  You can also add additional Minifigures for £1.99/$3.33/2.33€. As this...

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LEGO Star Wars Magazine Issue 79 Out Now
Jan13

LEGO Star Wars Magazine Issue 79 Out Now

The latest issue of the LEGO® Star Wars magazine is now available and this month you’ll get an Imperial Snowtrooper Minifigure. It’s the perfect way to fill your UCS AT-AT, should you own one. Along with free Minifigure, you’ll find all the usual mix of LEGO Star Wars comics, puzzles, and posters. You’ll find the latest issues in shops now and it will also be available to order direct to your front door from Unique Magazines and...

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DC Character Encyclopedia Minifigure Revealed
Dec08

DC Character Encyclopedia Minifigure Revealed

A few weeks ago the cover for an updated version of the LEGO® DC Character Encyclopedia was revealed, which teased an exclusive Minifigure that will be included with copies of the book. Well, the character has now been revealed. The book will include the first-ever versions of Val-Zod, which is Earth-2’s Superman. It’s a cool looking variant of the iconic character, who is kitted out in a blue and white suit and cape...

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76393: Harry Potter & Hermione Granger Set Review
Aug04

76393: Harry Potter & Hermione Granger Set Review

Larger scale recreations of LEGO® Minifigures are nothing new. They have been transformed into wooden art pieces, clocks, lamps and even soft toys. But buildable Minifigures have a much more limited history. In recent years they have appeared in a couple of sets to represent giants or much larger characters. Going further back there was a much larger albeit rather crude looking buildable Minifigure. So when the rumours started...

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LEGO The Art Of The Minifigure Book First Look
May08

LEGO The Art Of The Minifigure Book First Look

Chronicle Books have been releasing some interesting LEGO products over the past year or so and that is set to continue in 2021. This September will see the release of a brand new coffee table book called LEGO The Art of the Minifigure. This new title will span the long history of the Minifigure and will include interviews with the LEGO Design Team, design sketches and never-before-seen content. From the sound of it, the book will be...

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