11377: The Lord Of The Rings: Minas Tirith Review
Aug31

11377: The Lord Of The Rings: Minas Tirith Review

My review of the latest large-scale LEGO® Icons set inspired by The Lord of the Rings should have been published long before now. But due to a series of unfortunate events, including a misprinted instruction book, several incorrect elements and waiting for them to be replaced, along with a hospital visit has meant it’s been extremely delayed. Thankfully, I’ve finally been able to complete the set, so here’s a brief...

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11385: Star Trek: U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701 Bridge Review
Aug18

11385: Star Trek: U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701 Bridge Review

Just like Space, Star Trek was one of the final frontiers for the LEGO Group’s ever-growing stable of iconic IP partners. Last year, the U.S.S. Enterprise from Star Trek: The Next Generation became the first-ever LEGO® set inspired by Gene Roddenberry’s long-running sci-fi series. Now it’s time to board the U.S.S Enterprise from the original series, as Star Trek celebrates its 60th anniversary. But the ability to...

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11373: The Lord Of The Rings: Sauron’s Helmet Review
Jun23

11373: The Lord Of The Rings: Sauron’s Helmet Review

Buildable helmets and disembodied heads have long been dominated by the worlds of Marvel and Star Wars. But the latest release seeks inspiration from beyond the multiverse and galaxies far, far away by taking a trip to Middle-earth. Joining the range of large-scale LEGO® sets – including the recently released Minas Tirith – is the helmet worn by the Dark Lord himself, Sauron. Sauron first appears in The Lord of the Rings,...

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11389: Project Hail Mary Hands-on
Mar20

11389: Project Hail Mary Hands-on

Project Hail Mary arrives in cinemas today, and to the surprise of many, the film has a companion LEGO® set. We’re used to various films and TV shows inspiring LEGO sets, but an entirely new movie being the inspiration for a set is extremely rare. So, a little background for those unaware of Project Hail Mary. It’s a book written by Andy Weir, famed for his previous novel turned film, The Martian. Published in 2021,...

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10361: Holiday Express Train Set Review
Sep16

10361: Holiday Express Train Set Review

For over 15 years, the LEGO® Winter Village sets have provided an annual celebration of the festive period. The ever-growing range of sets is anticipated by those LEGO fans who like to use them to create yearly Christmas displays. The latest addition to the Winter Village Collection is the Holiday Express Train. This is the second time a festive train has been a part of the Winter Village range. The first was released in 2016, but the...

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10358: Transformers Soundwave Set Review
Jul11

10358: Transformers Soundwave Set Review

In 2022, LEGO® history was made when bitter rivals joined forces. No, the Autobots and Decepticons hadn’t agreed on a power-sharing agreement, but the LEGO Group had partnered with Hasbro for the first LEGO Transformers set. As an 80s kid, being able to build a transforming LEGO version of the Autobot leader, Optimus Prime, was a delight. That delight continued with last year’s Bumblebee set. But as the Autobot forces amass, the...

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10375: How to Train Your Dragon: Toothless Review
Jun18

10375: How to Train Your Dragon: Toothless Review

From Cressida Cowell’s beloved book series to DreamWorks Animation’s acclaimed 2010 film and its new live-action counterpart, the world of How to Train Your Dragon has captivated audiences for years. The story follows Hiccup, the son of a Viking Chieftain, who defies tradition by befriending a rare Night Fury dragon. Now, you can build your own legendary dragon with the new LEGO® Icons How to Train Your Dragon: Toothless...

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