71365: Piranha Plant Power Slide Expansion Set Review
Across the Mushroom Kingdom, Green Pipes are a common sight, not only do they act as ways to warp to new areas, some hide a deadly secret. The Piranha Plant has been popping out of pipes since the mid-80s, they were some of the first foes Mario faced, along with the Koopa Troopas. Both of which can be found in the Piranha Plant Power Slide set. This was one of the first sets to be revealed in the LEGO Super Mario range. It also offers...
LEGO Super Mario Power-up Packs Review
Before taking up plumbing, Mario began his career as an ape-chasing carpenter. These sudden job changing antics would become a key part of Mario’s history, but he has dabbled with far more than just leaky pipes over the last 35 years. The four Power-up Packs have been inspired by Mario’s love of costume changing, with each giving his blocky alter ego a new ability and fun new effects. The Power-up Pack outfits have been...
LEGO & Nintendo Join Forces For Epic New Adult Set
As the newly announced LEGO® Nintendo Entertainment System joins the new adult-focused 18+ range, it’s safe to say that in the short time since the new packaging design and AFOL oriented designs were introduced, the line-up has impressed. For many, the NES will have played a nostalgic role in their childhood. Now those memories can be rebuilt with this unique new set, which is packed with features. With a retro-style TV set,...
71364: Whomp’s Lava Trouble Expansion Set Review
The worlds around the Mushroom Kingdom are filled with treacherous lands and imposing enemies, none more so than the lava-filled realms often found near Bowser’s hideouts. Be it speeding over them in karts or perilously hopping over them to rescue the princess, these lava rivers have been an iconic part of the Mario series ever since Super Mario Bros. was released in 1985. Whomps have a shorter history, but they are just as...
Get Ready To Play Like Never Before
The official LEGO® social media channels are teasing a ‘mysterious’ new LEGO set. The set appears to have a gaming vibe as it offers the tagline Are you ready to play like never before? I’m sure whatever this New Exciting Set is, it could be revealed very soon. So stay tuned for that. Totally unrelated but with a gaming vibe, you can read my on-going reviews of the new LEGO Super Mario sets right here. Are you ready...
71360: Adventures With Mario Set Review
Way back in 1981, a great ape would rampage across a building site and it would take a lonesome carpenter to face off against the raging Kong. This brave dungarees wearing chap would later become known as Mario. Over the last 35 years, this cheerful Italian became a plumber and has appeared in countless classic Nintendo games. With each new Nintendo game system, Mario has reinvented himself and has managed to appeal to multiple...
LEGO Ghostbusters Make A Return
Get ready to get bustin’ again as the LEGO Ghostbusters are set to make a surprise return, thanks to LEGO Legacy: Heroes Unboxed. After first appearing in a LEGO Ideas set and then an epic brick-built recreation of the famous Firehouse HQ, they were last seen in LEGO Dimensions. Now you’ll be able to take control of Peter Venkman thanks to another LEGO game. The Facebook page of LEGO mobile game as revealed that Bill...
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