80118: Fortune Firecracker Set Review
In many cultures, fireworks are used to celebrate certain events. But they are particularly prominent when welcoming in a new year. It is no different in Chinese culture, but here they have a more important role than just providing a colourful display in the sky. Firecrackers are used to scare away evil spirits and ward off bad luck. This tradition comes from the legend of Nian, an ancient monster which terrorised a village. Villagers...
40864: Fortune Master Set Review
Chinese New Year has been marked for several years with a selection of celebratory LEGO® builds. They vary in size and complexity, but they are always inspired by the strong themes of tradition associated with the Chinese New Year. Also known as the Spring Festival, it’s a time for renewal and good fortune. The smallest of the 2026 Chinese New Year sets is a mini Fortune Master. This features several symbols of good fortune. Here’s a...
76344: Iron Man Mark 3 Collectors’ Edition Set Review
Thanks to Iron Man’s importance to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Tony Stark’s alter ego has been the subject of numerous LEGO sets. In fact, the character has been portrayed in several different forms. We’ve been treated to Iron Man’s helmet, a mini bust, a construction figure and the bulky Hulk Buster Suit. This set sits between the mini bust and figure, offering a unique displayable version of the Mark 3 Iron Man armour. This was...
77256: Time Machine From Back To The Future Set Review
Back to the Future has a long history when it comes to LEGO® sets. It was one of the last to feature the LEGO Cuusoo branding before the platform became LEGO Ideas. The time-travelling adventures of Doc and Marty also inspired LEGO Dimensions packs and, most recently, a larger-scale LEGO Icons set. But the set, which is the subject of this review, is most similar to the 2013 Cuusoo set. This transforms the iconic DeLorean Time Machine...
LEGO Wicked For Good Set Reviews Round-up
There are only a few days until Wicked For Good arrives in cinemas, and earlier this year, several LEGO® sets inspired by the upcoming film were released. Over the last few weeks, I’ve been taking a look at these new sets and here’s a handy round-up of those set reviews. They include mini-doll-filled playsets and two display-focused sets, which introduce minifigures of the Wicked cast of characters. The LEGO Wicked For...
75690: Glinda & Elphaba Visit Munchkinland Set Review
The world of Oz was first brought to life in the classic 1939 film, The Wizard of Oz. This was filled with iconic characters and locations. As Wicked is a prequel to the original film, the upcoming sequel is edging closer to the events of the classic film. Munchkinland is one of the first places the 1939 film visits and is revisited in Wicked. As the second Wicked film heads to cinemas later this month, it’s time to take a look...
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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