LEGO Icons Chevrolet Corvette Revealed
LEGO® Icons continues to transform iconic vehicles into detailed LEGO builds with the reveal of the latest set to join the line-up. The Chevrolet Corvette was first introduced in the 1950s with the first-generation model being produced until the early 60s. The new LEGO Icons set is inspired by the first model of the classic sports car and offers the ability to build it as an open-top car or a hardtop version. The set features a...
10320: Eldorado Fortress Set Review
Nostalgia is a powerful thing, it’s one of the reasons the LEGO® brand has such a large adult fan base. This is why any nods to past LEGO moments are so popular. In 2022, the LEGO Group celebrated 90 years of Play and those celebrations saw a number of past sets from bygone themes, reimagined for a new generation. Some sets sought inspiration from the past to create entirely new builds, whilst others were almost carbon copies....
LEGO Icons Tranquil Garden Set Revealed
In another surprise appearance, the LEGO® Icons Tranquil Garden set has been revealed. The set is inspired by the relaxing zen gardens of Japan. The model includes an arched bridge, stream, koi carp, lotus flowers, trees, rocks, stone lanterns and a pavilion with a detailed tea-ceremony room. This beautiful-looking 1363-piece set will be released on August 1st and continues the range of sets designed with adult builders in...
LEGO Pirates Return With Eldorado Fortress
Following the release of the Classic Space and Castle sets released last year, the latest LEGO® Icons set brings back another reimagined set with the Eldorado Fortress. The original set was released back in 1989 and acted as the base for the Imperial Army. It formed part of the LEGO Pirates theme and now that original set has been updated and reimagined for a new generation. The 2023 Eldorado Fortress, features an Imperial ship and...
PAC-MAN Arcade Designer Interview – Sven Franic
The LEGO Group have worked closely with a number of much-loved brands to create an array of different LEGO® sets. The latest partnership is with Japanese arcade pioneer, Bandai Namco, which brings their iconic pixilated arcade chomper, PAC-MAN to life with LEGO bricks. The set is a marvel to look at and even more fun to construct but how did the set come to be? As well as reviewing the new set, I’ve been given the chance to chat...
10323: PAC-MAN Arcade Set Review
It was the year 1980 and an illness was spreading across the globe as people were hit with PAC-MAN Fever. Before Mario, Sonic or even Donkey Kong, a true icon of gaming was born and now it’s also inspired another epic gaming-themed LEGO® build. There are many stories surrounding the creation of NAMCO’s most iconic character. These include pizzas, an unfortunate swear word and even the humble LEGO minifigure. Now...
LEGO Land Rover Classic Defender 90 Revealed
After the success of the LEGO® Technic Land Rover set released back in 2019, the LEGO Group has once again partnered with Land Rover to immortalise the iconic Land Rover Defender 90 in LEGO bricks. The latest set is part of the LEGO Icons range and is packed with detail, along with offering the choice to build the off-roading vehicle in two different styles. The set features everything you’d need for the tough journey including...
LEGO Buildable Flowers Detailed By Designers
As LEGO® buildable flowers take TikTok by storm, two new videos have been released, focused on the latest additions to the LEGO Icons Botanical Collection. In one, LEGO Designers Milan Madge and Annemette Baaskjær share details behind each of the flowers composing the LEGO Wildflower Bouquet. In the other video, LEGO Designer Chris McVeigh presents the design process for the LEGO Dried Flower Centrepiece. Both videos offer a better...
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