21373: Downton Abbey Set Review
Downton Abbey first hit UK screens in 2010 and ran for 6 series, including Christmas specials, before returning for a trio of films from Universal. As soon as the first series aired, it captivated viewers and even found a global audience. Written by Julien Fellowes, the show follows the day-to-day lives of the Crawley Family, led by Lord and Lady Graham. The show’s storylines were split between the aristocratic Crawleys and...
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...
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...
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:...
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...
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...
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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