71396: Bowser Jr’s Clown Car Set Review
Dec21

71396: Bowser Jr’s Clown Car Set Review

Bowser Jr made his debut in the GameCube classic, Super Mario Sunshine, where he caused mischief on Isle Defino. As the son of King Koopa, his mischievous ways are certainly inspired by Bowser. Junior made his LEGO® debut alongside LEGO Mario in the Starter Course set and now he finally has his beloved Clown Car, to help wreak havoc on the Mushroom Kingdom and beyond. The set is actually aimed at being another interactive aspect for...

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71397: Luigi’s Mansion Lab & Poltergust Set Review
Dec20

71397: Luigi’s Mansion Lab & Poltergust Set Review

For many years Mario’s younger sibling, Luigi, was forever found in his brother’s shadow. That was until 2001, when Luigi inherited a spooky mansion, through a contest he never entered. Luigi’s Mansion was born and finally gave Luigi the limelight. Since the original game launched on the Nintendo GameCube, it has spawned two sequels as well as a remake of the original game. From the moment Mario was transformed into...

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10290: Pickup Truck LEGO Set Review
Dec17

10290: Pickup Truck LEGO Set Review

Creator Expert was the home to a number of large-scale vehicles, it brought us licensed delights including the VW Camper, Ferrari F40, Aston Martin DB5 and the VW Beetle. Although the Creator Expert branding is no more, the large-scale vehicles have continued and one of the first to be released as part of the ‘LEGO for Adults’ range is the Pickup Truck. This was quietly revealed with zero fanfare earlier this year before...

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75322: Hoth AT-ST Walker Set Review
Dec13

75322: Hoth AT-ST Walker Set Review

Some things just go together like cheese and onion, jelly and ice cream, Starkey and Hutch, you get the picture. The same can be said for AT-ST and the first moon of Endor. Almost every single LEGO® version of this classic Star Wars vehicle is tied to Endor. But in 2022 things get chilly as the focus is very much on the ice planet of Hoth. In the last few years, there’s been a couple of different AT-ST sets both of which have...

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LEGO Star Wars Minifigure Accessory Packs Review
Dec07

LEGO Star Wars Minifigure Accessory Packs Review

For over 20 years the LEGO® Star Wars line has brought a number of beloved characters to life as Minifigures. From the classic yellowed skinned version from the late 90s through to the numerous characters, critters and Droids of today; Minifigures have become a key point of all Star Wars sets. Their popularity has called for a Star Wars Minifigure series, but despite the conspiracies flying around the internet, the current license...

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10297: Boutique Hotel Modular Building Set Review
Dec06

10297: Boutique Hotel Modular Building Set Review

Long before there were the LEGO® For Adult sets, the long-running and much-loved LEGO Modular buildings were the only sets directly aimed towards older builders. Their creation was a direct result of the AFOL community’s involvement as well as a passion project for a small number of LEGO Designers. Now 15 years on, the theme has been renamed the Modular Building Collection and is one of the most-anticipated LEGO releases of the...

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75320: Snowtrooper Battle Pack Set Review
Dec05

75320: Snowtrooper Battle Pack Set Review

After taking a break in 2021, the LEGO® Star Wars Battle Packs are back. These small scale LEGO sets were a way to give fans access to multiple Minifigures, making them a great way to build an army. The first 2022 Battle Pack is the Snowtrooper Battle Pack. It follows the same format as previous Battle Packs, with a selection of Minifigures and various armaments or accessories tied to a single era, fraction or battle from across the...

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