43268: Lilo & Stitch Beach House Set Review
When Lilo & Stitch was released in 2002, it sort of passed without much fanfare. It did well at the box office but it’s never felt it reached the same prestige as other modern Disney classics such as The Lion King, Aladdin or Beauty & the Beast. Despite that, Stitch has gone on to become of one Disney’s most beloved characters. The mischievous alien experiment has appeared in both of the Disney Minifigure series...
43272: Moana’s Heihei Set Review
In 2016, Disney fans were introduced to Moana, a story inspired by Polynesian mythology. It follows the coming-of-age adventure of Moana, the daughter of the island chief who is chosen by the ocean to reunite Te Fiti with a magical relic. Moana is joined in her quest by the demigod Maui and a witless chicken called Heihei. The gang recently reunited for a new adventure in the sequel released last year. Since the debut of Moana,...
10362: French Café Set Review
LEGO® Icons has become an interesting theme filled with a mixture of different sets covering an array of subjects. The Icons theme is also home to several sub-themes, these collections include modular buildings, festive creations, vehicles and retro reimagining. This set introduces another new collection dubbed Restaurants of the World. The first set being released under this banner is the French Café and here’s a closer look at...
31215: Vincent van Gogh – Sunflowers Review
The LEGO® Art theme has been on an interesting journey since it was introduced in 2020. The theme has evolved from mosaic-like pictures to sculptures and 3D. The latest addition to the LEGO Art collection is a picture which replicates an iconic piece of art from an inspired artistic mind. Dutch artist Vincent van Gogh, has a prolific career, favouring oil paints for much of his work. Although he had a favoured style, his muse took on...
23155: The Evolution Of STEM Set Review
Over the last couple of years, LEGO® Ideas has teamed up with US retailer Target to bring several fan-designed LEGO sets to market. Beyond retailer exclusivity in North America, the partnership has merely increased the number of LEGO Ideas sets released. Be the past projects or all new creations sourced through challenges. In 2023, one such challenge tasked budding builders with creating something which celebrated STEM aka Science,...
21354: Twilight The Cullen House Set Review
I’ve never read the Twilight books nor have I watched the films based on them. However, I am greatly aware of the impact both have had and the fanbase they collected. The first film in the Twilight Saga was released in 2008 and closely follows the story of Stephanie Meyer’s books. I must admit I’m surprised the fan-designed set was chosen to become a LEGO® Ideas set. Although the film series has garnered a rabid...
10345: Flower Arrangement Set Review
What started as a few novel sets inspired by the builds of LEGO® employees has now become a fully fledged theme. The latest addition to the newly named Botanicals range is a colourful array of flowers displayed in a brick-built vase. The Flower Arrangement set features several flowers and foliage combined to create eye-catching and easy-to-display buildable blooms. Here’s a closer look at the LEGO Botanicals Flower Arrangement...
75429: AT-AT Driver Helmet Set Review
Back in 2020, the LEGO® Star Wars theme introduced a sub-theme called the Helmet Collection. It’s one of several product lines focused towards adult LEGO fans and joins the likes of the long-running Ultimate Collector Series and newer sub-themes including the Starship Collection and the Diorama Collection. Several different characters had their headwear transformed into displayable sets. Despite not releasing any sets in 2024,...