76248: The Avengers Quinjet Set Review
Dec30

76248: The Avengers Quinjet Set Review

One of the most famous vehicles from the Marvel universe is the Quinjet. It’s featured prominently in the MCU, appearing in the Avengers films and many of the other connected adventures. It’s even appeared in TV spin-offs, animated adventures and is a focal point at Disney Park’s Avengers Campus. So it’s no surprise that the Quinjet has also inspired a few LEGO® sets. The first was released back in 2012 when...

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LEGO Blacktron Cruiser GWP Promotion Details
Dec29

LEGO Blacktron Cruiser GWP Promotion Details

After being revealed a couple of days ago, it’s now been confirmed how you’ll be able to get the LEGO® Blacktron GWP set. It will be one of the freebies available from January 1st and runs until February 14th, although I have a feeling this is either an error and it should be January 14th. Either way, I doubt it will last that long. You’ll need to spend over £170/£190/190€ to get the set for free. There should also...

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60386: Recycling Truck Set Review
Dec29

60386: Recycling Truck Set Review

LEGO® City is home to a number of vehicles commonly known as ‘Great Vehicles’. Each wave offers a different variety of sets inspired by real-world vehicles and found milling around cities. One such vehicle goes by various names – Garbage Truck, Rubbish Truck, Bin Lorry or in the case of this set Recycling Truck. This latest version is similar to previous sets but also includes a recycling point. So here’s a...

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60388: Gaming Tournament Truck Set Review
Dec28

60388: Gaming Tournament Truck Set Review

Between the constant fires and seemingly endless crime spree, the folks of LEGO® City have found time to enjoy some new pastimes. This has resulted in some interesting new sets for the long-running theme. The first wave of LEGO City sets arriving in 2023 will include plenty of firsts such as the set I’m taking a look at in the review. The world of gaming has become a great source of inspiration for LEGO sets and now that...

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Blacktron Returns As A LEGO GWP Set
Dec27

Blacktron Returns As A LEGO GWP Set

As we head into 2023, the 90th Anniversary of the LEGO Group may be ending but that doesn’t mean the return of classic sets has. In January, Blacktron will be making a return as a GWP set. Like the Lion Knights’ Castle and Galaxy Explorer sets from earlier this year, a 1980s classic set has inspired the new Blacktron Cruiser. Images of the set have been added to LEGO.com and spotted by Jay’s Brick Blog. The set is...

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71414: Conkdor’s Noggin Bopper Set Review
Dec26

71414: Conkdor’s Noggin Bopper Set Review

I’m not sure if it’s been dictated by Nintendo or simply a design choice by the LEGO® Super Mario Design Team but quite a few of the LEGO Super Mario Expansion Sets are inspired by the more recent Mario games. Obviously, there are enemies and locations which have appeared in the games since the very beginning but newer titles from the Wii, Wii U and Switch have acted as a major source for many of the LEGO sets....

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LEGO Year Of The Rabbit Set Revealed
Dec26

LEGO Year Of The Rabbit Set Revealed

Long before the Lunar New Year sets were a thing, Chinese New Year was celebrated in LEGO® form with an annual GWP set inspired by the Chinese Zodiac animals. In 2023 it is the Year of the Rabbit and the upcoming GWP inspired by it has been revealed by LEGO Japan. The set will follow a similar design as previous sets and will also include the traditional red envelope inside the box. Expect it to be given away during...

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LEGO Lunar New Year Sets Now Available
Dec25

LEGO Lunar New Year Sets Now Available

Update – they are now listed as being released on January 10th in the UK and Europe so someone flipped the switch on their availability a little too early. The Money Tree is still available. It’s Christmas Day and it’s also a day for new LEGO® sets as the latest LEGO Lunar New Year sets launch today in the UK, and Europe. They will launch in Asia Pacific on January 1st and in North America on January 10th, apart from...

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