76201: Captain Carter & The Hydra Stomper Set Review
With phase 4 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe only just kicking with Black Widow. Many of the recent LEGO® Marvel sets have sought inspiration from elsewhere. As well as the new Infinity Saga sets, next month will see another sub-theme launched based on the very first MCU animated series What If…? This will see what the MCU could have been if timelines diverged onto a different path. One of the first sets to be officially revealed...
LEGO Brick Playing Cards Hands-on
LEGO® fandom has expanded far beyond the brick and there have been some weird and wonderful LEGO merchandise in recent years. Some of the most intriguing products have come from Chronicle Books, which have taken a unique approach to bringing the LEGO brand to different audiences. Joining their range of LEGO stationery, art books and puzzles is a set of LEGO-themed playing cards. Chronicle has kindly sent me a set of the LEGO Brick...
LEGO Minifigure Accessory Packs Hands-on
One of the often-overlooked LEGO® product lines is the LEGO Minifigure Accessory Packs. Despite their naming, their focus is very much on the Minifigures characters found in the sets. The basis of each pack is three or four Minifigures, along with a minibuild of some sort and a small selection of accessories. Over the past few months, we’ve been treated to a number of different packs based on various LEGO themes. These have...
BricksFanz Weekly Recap June 28th – July 4th
This past week has treated us to plenty of surprise new LEGO® set reveals. These have included a handful of new Marvel sets including one based on the upcoming Spider-Man movie. We also got the first official look at the new LEGO City sub-theme called Stuntz, which is filled with some great new Minifigures. But the most surprising reveal is the LEGO Pick-up Truck, this new LEGO for Adults set can be tied to each season which various...
75311: Imperial Armored Marauder Set Review
The history of this particular Star Wars vehicle is rather interesting. Back in the early days of Star Wars, people couldn’t get enough of the galaxy, far, far away. The toys, many of which were made here in BricksFanz hometown of Leicester, were extremely popular. So much so it was difficult to keep up with demand. As more films were released more new characters and vehicles could be transformed into toys. But even that...
75312: Boba Fett’s Starship Set Review
Much loved Bounty Hunter and master of the slow nod, Boba Fett has been blasting around the Star Wars Galaxy since his debut The Empire Strikes Back. Every good Bounty Hunter needs a reliable ship and Boba’s has inspired a number of LEGO® sets over the years. This latest version combines different elements of those past sets to create an impressive take on an iconic Star Wars ship. So ahead of its release on August 1st,...
Hands-on With LEGO Ideas Typewriter
I have the privilege of being offered a number of upcoming LEGO® sets to review. That often means the sets I buy for myself sit unbuilt for a long time. I recently picked up the latest LEGO Ideas set, and couldn’t wait so I cracked it open to give it a build. Now a typewriter may not seem like a great source of inspiration for a LEGO set but I can assure you it is unlike anything else. All these weird and wonderful buildable...
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