71472: Izzie’s Narwhal Hot-Air Balloon Set Review
Introduced in the Summer this year, LEGO DREAMZzz is the latest original story theme from the creative minds behind NINJAGO and Legends of CHIMA. DREAMZzz follows the adventures of a group of kids who enter the dream realm to help stave off the Nightmare King and his army of Grimspawn. These adventures are set to continue in 2024 with a second season of the animated show and of course, exciting new sets. I’ll be taking a look at...
LEGO Space: 1978-1992 Book Review
If there were ever two words to excite LEGO® fans it has to be Classic and Space. Alone they mean very little but when combined they conjure up memories of an era of LEGO fandom which still endures strong today. So it’s of little surprise that the much-loved Space theme has inspired a new book. LEGO Space: 1978-1992 is the first official LEGO title from Dark Horse. Across 200 pages, this new book takes an extremely deep dive...
71430: Penguin Family Snow Adventure Set Review
Another of the new LEGO® Super Mario sets being released at the start of 2024, is the Penguin Family Adventure expansion. Like other sets in the upcoming wave, it’s not based on a particular moment or Mario game. Instead, it takes inspiration from the broader Mario franchise. However, there is a slight connection to the iconic Nintendo 64 Mario adventure. So grab those baby penguins and get ready to propel them off a cliff as I...
71429: Nabbit At Toad’s Shop Expansion Set Review
It’s time to kick off the 2024 set reviews with a look at the new LEGO® Super Mario Expansion sets. As we enter 2024, the LEGO Super Mario theme moves into its 5th year as the latest wave of expansion sets continues to expand the brick-built Mushroom Kingdom. Unlike other waves, the upcoming sets aren’t inspired by a particular Mario game or location. They also feature brick-built characters previously featured in other...
21344: The Orient Express Train Set Review
There is a large part of the LEGO® community who enjoy brick-built trains. This is why large-scale displayable trains have become more prevalent recently. Over the last few years, the humble train has broken free from the LEGO City theme to capture the magic of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter and recreate a staple of Swiss railroads. Now a similar format which was used to recreate Hogwarts Express and the Crocodile Locomotive has...
Build Your Own DK Crew With Donkey Kong Sets
Although Mario is considered the face of Nintendo, a certain barrel-throwing ape has also been there from the very beginning of the Big N’s gaming journey. Donkey Kong took arcades by storm in the early 80s, but the once-villainous ape soon turned things around and headed off on his own adventures with a little help from his family. Today marks the 29th anniversary since Donkey Kong Country was released in the UK, making it the...
76269: Avengers Tower LEGO Marvel Set Review
As the LEGO® Marvel theme evolves so have the sets inspired by the iconic superhero universe. Over 10 years since the LEGO Marvel Super Heroes line was introduced the latest set to join the line-up is the biggest yet. In the early Marvel films, Earth’s Mightiest Heroes convened in a futuristic tower in New York. Before becoming the Avengers’ first HQ, the tower was home to Stark Industries and features heavily in the first...
Crafting Dreamscapes With LEGO DREAMZzz
As exciting as LEGO® sets inspired by blockbuster movies or iconic brands are, its original themes which really showcase the creativity of the LEGO brick. The latest original theme, DREAMZzz launched earlier this year and the sets offer plenty of creativity with the ability to build sets in different ways. There’s also an option to combine sets to take the level of creativity up a notch and this is also centered around the LEGO...
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