21369: The X-Files Set Review
Jul22

21369: The X-Files Set Review

The X-Files debuted in 1993 and soon became must-watch TV.  The premise was simple: the FBI had a series of unexplained cases known as X-Files. Many of these were pursued by Agent Fox Mulder. Fellow Agent Dana Scully was sent to keep an eye on the bureau’s oddball agent. The X-Files covered all sorts of phenomena, including weaponised bees, shape-shifting killers, water monsters and, of course, Alien Abductions. Those visitors...

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21372: La Catrina Set Review
Jul15

21372: La Catrina Set Review

Next month is shaping up to be a special month for LEGO® Ideas, and one of the sets due to be released on August 1st is La Catrina. La Catrina is an elegantly dressed female skeleton that has become the central symbol of Mexico’s Día de Muertos celebrations, also known as the Day of the Dead. In Mexican culture, death is celebrated as a natural continuation of life. Although it falls after Halloween, the Day of the Dead is far...

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21368: Peanuts: Snoopy’s Doghouse Set Review
May13

21368: Peanuts: Snoopy’s Doghouse Set Review

The world was first introduced to Snoopy in October, 1950. The imaginative beagle can often be found lazing his days away in his dog house or pretending to be one of many different characters. He soon became the standout star of the Peanuts comic strip by Charles M. Shultz. The beloved character has become the latest to be immortalised in LEGO form, thanks to the latest LEGO Ideas set. Here’s a closer look at the Peanuts:...

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21366: Floating Sea Otters Set Review
Feb11

21366: Floating Sea Otters Set Review

Creating natural-looking structures with mostly blocky bricks isn’t easy. But as build techniques have evolved and the type of LEGO® elements available has expanded, buildable creatures have become more prolific. Recent LEGO Ideas sets such as the Love Birds, Gizmo, the Insect Collection and the two cats are a great example of this. The latest LEGO build to take inspiration from the natural world is the Floating Sea Otters. The...

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21376: Orange Cat Set Review
Feb09

21376: Orange Cat Set Review

Coloured swapped LEGO® sets are not rare. A few short years ago, the LEGO Group tested the idea of taking an existing LEGO set and re-releasing it in a different colour. But the set featured in this review is a first. LEGO Ideas has long been the place to showcase the skills and imagination of LEGO fans, and back in 2024, the black and white coloured Tuxedo Cat set was released. This was inspired by the original fan design by The...

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40773: The Goonies: The Walshes’ Attic GWP Review
Oct30

40773: The Goonies: The Walshes’ Attic GWP Review

Continuing a recent tradition of offering a unique GWP set with a larger-scale LEGO® Ideas, the upcoming Goonies set with also be accompanied by a bonus promotional build. The GWP set is inspired by the attic in the Walshes’ house, where the Goonies embark on their adventure to find One-Eyed Willy’s treasure. The attic is filled with museum artefacts, including a map leading to the fabled pirate treasure. If the Goon Dock...

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21363: The Goonies Set Review
Oct27

21363: The Goonies Set Review

The 80s were a wonderful time for movies. So much so, last year, LEGO® Ideas tasked fan builders with creating a set inspired by the era. Two fan designs were chosen, one inspired by Gremlins and the other by the 1984 classic, The Goonies. The ’80s isn’t the only link between the two films. Both were released by Warner Bros., both were executively produced by Steven Spielberg, and both have already appeared in LEGO form....

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