77078: Mecha Team Leader Set Review
You’d be forgiven for thinking that Fortnite is merely a colourful shooter, in which the entire cast of the MCU can dance with humanoid food and other wacky characters. But it actually has a story, which is often the focus of huge in-game events. During Fortnite’s ninth Season, a monster called The Devourer emerges from the island and starts chomping down iconic locations. To ward off this new evil, a huge mech called...
75639: The Going Merry Pirate Ship Set Review
Any self-respecting pirate crew needs a worthy vessel to sail the seas in search of adventure. For Luffy’s reluctant crew, that is the Going Merry. The Straw Hat Pirates are gifted their ship by Kaya after they defeat the Black Cat Pirates. As soon as Luffy sets eyes on the ship in the Syrup Village Shipyards, he knows he will one day sail in it. Once Luffy is joined by Nami, Zoro, Usopp and Sanji, the Going Merry becomes as...
75637: Buggy the Clown’s Circus Tent Set Review
With Luffy’s ‘crew’ reluctantly formed, it’s not long before they are captured by a group of pirates who fly under Buggy the Clown’s flag. They are taken to Buggy’s circus tent, where they are subjected to circus-themed torture. It doesn’t sound the most wholesome inspiration for a LEGO® set, but it’s actually a rather fun-filled build, with plenty of neat little details, four great minifigures and two Wanted posters. Roll...
75636: Windmill Village Hut Set Review
It’s time to set sail for the Grand Line as we kick off the reviews of the upcoming LEGO® ONE PIECE sets. Where better place to begin than where a young Monkey D. Luffy’s urge to become a pirate grew, Windmill Village. The orphan boy longed to become a pirate and join the Straw Hats crew. But with Shanks crushing those dreams, Luffy seeks comfort in food and downs a Devil Fruit. Unbeknownst to the youngest, this mysterious fruit...
77005: Knuckles vs. Dr. Eggman Egg Crusher Mech Review
Despite recently celebrating its 30th anniversary, the world of Sonic doesn’t have the same spread of games as Nintendo’s Mario series. Sonic the Hedgehog has mostly stayed within the realms of his platforming adventures and occasional racers. But that hasn’t stopped the Blue Blur from speeding into other media. Sonic and friends have starred in several animated adventures, including Sonic Prime. The fan favourite Netflix...
76320: Iron Man & War Machine Vs. Hammer Drones Review
For years, Justin Hammer had looked on with envy at Stark Industries. Thanks to Tony Stark’s genius, his advancements in robotics and AI, not to mention being Iron Man, it was no surprise that someone would come for his crown. During Iron Man 2, with a little help from Ivan Vanko aka Whiplash, Hammer Industries created a battalion of Hammer Drones. These remote-controlled suits of armour soon cause chaos before Iron Man and War...
76321: Spider-Man vs. Doc Ock Subway Train Scene Review
Long before LEGO® Marvel was a theme, Sony’s Spider-Man films were amongst the first LEGO sets to feature iconic superheroes. Thanks to Disney’s efforts to combine all the fractured Marvel universes set up at other studio’s Sony’s past Spider-Man efforts are now indirectly connected to the MCU. The renewed interest in older Spider-Man films has seen an upcoming LEGO Marvel revisit a classic moment from...
72045: Mario Kart – Shy Guy & P-Wing Set Review
Thanks to Mario Kart 8, the variety and amount of vehicles driven by Mario and friends have greatly expanded. As well as the usual karts, it’s added ATVs, motorbikes and car-like karts. One such kart, which could easily pass as a sports car, is the P-Wing. Not to be confused with the power-up of the same name. The set, which is the focus of this review, is a rare kart LEGO® Mario Kart set and brings Shy Guy to the racetrack....
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