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...
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...
10367: Lord Of The Rings – Balrog Book Nook Review
Late last month, a new LEGO® decor concept was unveiled, dubbed Book Nooks. These unique LEGO creations are inspired by famous literary works. These unique sets have been designed to be displayed and can be nestled between books or opened up to create a familiar scene. Previously revealed sets include Sherlock Holmes on Baker Street and Harry Potter’s Hogwarts Express on Platform 9 3/4. The third set in the Book Nook series is...
10360: Shuttle Carrier Aircraft Set Review
The latest LEGO® Icons set takes inspiration from two iconic crafts, the NASA Space Shuttle Enterprise and a Boeing 747 aircraft used to transport it. Beginning in the 1970s, NASA and Boeing joined forces to provide a transportation vessel for NASA’s space shuttles. This set combines a converted Boeing 747 and a NASA Space Shuttle to provide a unique and extremely large display piece. That’s partly why this review is a little...
10352: The Simpsons: Krusty Burger Set Review
The Simpsons LEGO® journey began in early 2014, with the release of The Simpsons House. The Brick-built recreation of 742 Evergreen Terrace featured all five main Simpson family members and their long-suffering neighborino, Ned Flanders. The minifigure line-up expanded later that year with a Simpsons-themed series of Collectable Minifigures. The partnership between the LEGO Group and The Simpsons was marked with a special episode of...
10351: Sherlock Holmes: Book Nook Review
In their continuing quest to make LEGO® sets the ultimate home decor accessories, the LEGO Group has introduced a new concept called Book Nooks. The first in the series is based on Arthur Conan Doyle’s Sherlock Holmes books, with a Harry Potter Book Nook also on the way. These literacy-themed builds can be displayed on bookshelves alongside or nestled within real books. They can also be configured in two different ways, either...
10363: Leonardo da Vinci’s Flying Machine Review
LEGO® Icons is known for its large-scale sets, but it also offers some smaller builds. One such set is inspired by one of the world’s inspired minds. Leonardo da Vinci is a celebrated artist, but he was also an inventor and one who was ahead of their time. One of his most famous inventions was the ‘ornithopter’. Not to be confused with the Dune set, however, it does share a similar source of inspiration in nature. Da...
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