40896: The X-Files: Scully’s Lab GWP Review
In recent years, some of the showpiece LEGO® Ideas sets have been accompanied by an exclusive bonus GWP set. The Italian Riviera gave us a Flower Market Van; The Goonies came with a set inspired by Mikey’s Attic, and a ticket office was available alongside the River Steamboat. That tradition is set to continue with the upcoming released on the LEGO Ideas set inspired by The X-Files. Purchasing the latest LEGO Ideas sets before...
LEGO 2026 Recruitment Bags Hands-on Part 5
After taking a look at some of the previously released 2026 LEGO® Recruitment Bags, it’s time to take a look at the mini sets which arrived this month. Previously dubbed polybags, Recruitment Bags offer a tiny taster of wider LEGO themes, whilst also offering exclusive builds. The latest Recruitment Bags are inspired by Bluey and Star Wars, along with two seasonal Creator builds. 30713: Fancy Restaurant with Bingo Pieces: 23 |...
40893: The Lord Of The Rings: Grond GWP Review
Since the return of LEGO® sets inspired The Lord of the Rings, the large showpiece models have been paired with some impressive companion GWP sets. As the latest trip to brick-built Middle-Earth heads to the capital of Gondor, the upcoming Minas Tirith set will include a bonus GWP set inspired by the Grond battling ram. This menacing weapon is used by the force of Mordor to breach the defences of the White City. Here’s a look at...
LEGO 2026 Recruitment Bags Hands-on Part 4
After taking a look at some of the LEGO® Recruitment Bags inspired by original LEGO themes, entertainment themes and licensed themes, it’s now time to take a look at the latest mini sets to be released. Previously known as Polybags, these three new mini sets offer a smaller taster of various LEGO themes. Each set includes a unique mini build set. The newly released recruitment sets include those inspired by Nintendo’s Animal...
LEGO 2026 Recruitment Bags Hands-on Part 3
After taking a look at some of the LEGO® Recruitment Bags inspired by original LEGO themes and those based on entertainment themes, it’s time for part 3. Early this month, six more mini sets were released, inspired by key licensed themes along with a seasonal set for Easter. Previously known as Polybags, these mini sets offer a smaller taster of various LEGO themes. Each set includes a unique mini build. The newly released...
LEGO 2026 Recruitment Bags Hands-on Part 2
After taking a look at some of the entertainment-themed LEGO® Recruitment Bags, it’s time to see what the original themes have to offer. Previously known as Polybags, these mini builds offer a smaller taster of themes. Each set includes a unique mini build. For set 30714, the main set is the Orange Cat. You can also build an Owl and a Crocodile. To build the alternative builds, you can find the instructions here. For the second...
LEGO 2026 Recruitment Bags Hands-on Part 1
Thanks to Brick-a-brac, many of the new 2026 promotional LEGO® sets are now readily available. Commonly known as polybags among LEGO fans, they are now packaged in paper-based bags. These are slightly easier to recycle. So technically, they are no longer polybags, but recruitment bags. Regardless of their packaging, these minisets are inspired by various LEGO themes and offer little tasters of larger sets. For the first 2026 LEGO...
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