21328: Seinfeld LEGO Ideas Set Review
LEGO® Ideas has become a great way for fans of various TV shows to share their fandom via the medium of the brick. So far there have been Ideas sets based on Adventure Time, FRIENDS and Big Bang Theory. The latest LEGO Ideas set shared a similar style to the latter two of those sets. Although I must admit that the subject of this latest set is a little odd. Seinfeld first hit screens in 1989, and throughout the 90s enjoyed popularity...
75309: Republic Gunship UCS Set Review
Back in 2020, the LEGO® Star Wars Design Team used the LEGO Ideas platform to run a Fan Vote. The question asked was simple, which of three pre-selected Star Wars ships would fans like to see become a future Ultimate Collectors Series set? The choices included three much-requested ships – a TIE Bomber, a Republic Dropship and a Nebulon B Medical Frigate. Over 53,000 people voted and the result fell in favour of the Republic...
76394: Fawkes, Dumbledore’s Phoenix Set Review
Last year the LEGO® Harry Potter range expanded beyond the usual playset scenes to offer its first displayable build in the form of Hedwig. This unique kinetic construct must have been popular as it’s been followed up by another creature from the wizarding world of Harry Potter. Professor Dumbledore’s Phoenix companion, Fawkes, provides another unique Harry Potter set. But how does it shape up compared to Hedwig?...
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...
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