40454: Spider-Man Vs. Venom & Iron Venom Minifigures Review
Apr07

40454: Spider-Man Vs. Venom & Iron Venom Minifigures Review

One of the most popular attractions of the various licensed LEGO® sets is definitely the Minifigures. In recent years the ability to expand the wealth of characters has been helped by what are commonly known as Minifigure Accessory Packs. The Marvel universe has been well serviced by the Minifigure Packs, with three sets featuring Marvel characters released since 2019. The third of those packs has just been released and features two...

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LEGO VIDIYO BeatBox Sets Review
Mar29

LEGO VIDIYO BeatBox Sets Review

Last year the LEGO Group announced a new partnership with Universal Music Group. The result of that partnership is VIDIYO. This brand new theme has garnered quite a reaction from LEGO® fans. Most AFOLs have taken an odd dislike to the theme, despite it being aimed at younger LEGO fans. The first wave of sets features a collectible Minifigure collection along with small self-contained sets known as BeatBoxes, which is what I’m...

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75305: Scout Trooper Helmet Set Review
Mar27

75305: Scout Trooper Helmet Set Review

When they aren’t crashing into trees at high speed or punching Force-sensitive younglings, Scout Troopers are loyal soldiers of the Galactic Empire. They first appeared on the forest moon of Endor, where they took chase to Leia and Luke on Speeder Bikes. Their penchant for speeders earned them the Bike Scout moniker. After the Imperial Stormtrooper and TIE Pilot, they are one of the original class of troopers making their unique...

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75304: Darth Vader Helmet Set Review
Mar26

75304: Darth Vader Helmet Set Review

If there’s one thing the Empire enjoys more than galaxy-wide domination, it’s a good old helmet. The pinnacle of Imperial face coverings has to be that of the high ground hating Sith Lord, Darth Vader. Following on from the introduction of the LEGO® Star Wars Helmet Collection last year, two new additions are being added to the line next month. One of which is Darth Vader’s iconic helmet. Since the first moment Vader...

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75306: Imperial Probe Droid LEGO Set Review
Mar25

75306: Imperial Probe Droid LEGO Set Review

For many The Empire Strikes Back is the pinnacle of Star Wars movies. It’s also the first appearance of a menacing Imperial Droid which helped Vader and the Imperial Fleet to locate the hidden Rebel Base on the sixth moon of the Hoth system. As Han and Chewie investigate a recent meteor strike on the snowy plains of Hoth, we come face to face with the Imperial Probe Droid. Now, this tool of the Imperial Forces has been recreated...

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42124: Technic Off-Road Buggy Set Review
Mar22

42124: Technic Off-Road Buggy Set Review

I recently shared a survey from the LEGO® Technic Design Team and of course, I filled it in myself. One of the questions was focused on the new Control+ powered system. This got me thinking, I’ve not actually had any experience of this generation of powered LEGO play. I’ve dabbled with Power Functions and it’s System-based replacement dubbed Powered UP. Control+ is the Technic equivalent and has been used in a couple...

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LEGO Monkie Kid Reviews Round-up
Mar21

LEGO Monkie Kid Reviews Round-up

Over the past few weeks, I’ve been building and reviewing the latest LEGO® Monkie Kid sets. Based on the second season of the TV, the latest range of sets includes some impressive builds. The highlights have to be the Legendary Flower Fruit Mountain, the Spider Queen’s spider-like base and the cool-looking White Dragon Horse jet. The sets also provide excellent value for money. Although based on a well-known legendary...

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