10306: Atari 2600 LEGO Set Review
Long before PlayStation, Xbox and little before Nintendo, Atari led the way in video gaming. The Atari Video Computer System, more commonly known as the 2600, brought gaming to the masses. People could enjoy arcade classics from the comfort of the sofas. Although Atari has lost its way in recent years, its place in gaming history is paramount. This year marks the 50th Anniversary of Atari and what better way to celebrate than...
71410: LEGO Super Mario S5 Character Packs Review
The LEGO® Super Mario Character Packs have been a fun and cheaper way to add many new characters from across the Mushroom Kingdom to the various Expansion Packs. The format of the Character Packs has changed somewhat for the 5th series. Instead of 10 characters to collect, there are now only 8 to collect and they are a little more substantial compared to the first 4 series. The bigger-sized characters also mean the packaging has been...
71403: Adventures With Peach Starter Course Review
Since its introduction in 2020, the LEGO® Super Mario theme has offered something unique for fans of both Nintendo and LEGO sets to enjoy. The entire theme is built around an interactive version of Mario. LEGO Mario was soon joined by his brother Luigi and now there’s a new interactive figure on the block in the form of Mushroom Kingdom royalty, Princess Peach. She appears in the third Starter Course set. Continuing the gaming...
10305: Lion Knights’ Castle Set Review Part 1
Much like the Classic Space sets, LEGO® fans look upon the Castle sets with great fondness. The medieval-inspired sets debuted in the late 70s and have appeared in many forms since. Over the years, various factions were introduced and it’s those sets which are considered the golden age of LEGO Castle. With so many sets forming the various aspects of LEGO Castle, it’s a lot more difficult to pinpoint a singular set to...
76223: Nano Gauntlet Set Review
In 2020, the LEGO® Marvel theme expanded beyond the usual playset to include buildable display props with the first being an Iron Man Helmet. Last year the infamous Infinity Gauntlet was transformed into a unique LEGO build and it’s now joined by its Stark-built counterpart, the Nano Gauntlet. Don’t be fooled into thinking this is just a recoloured version of the Infinity Gauntlet, it’s a completely new build. So how...
LEGO BrickHeadz Pets Koi Fish & Poodle Review
LEGO® BrickHeadz are an unusual aspect of the LEGO product line-up. Since their debut in 2016, they were considered the LEGO Group’s take on the Funko Pop, offering buildable versions of iconic characters in a unique visual style. LEGO fans seem to fall into one of two camps – love them and absolutely detest them. At one point it was rumoured the theme was coming to an end, but 6 years on, BrickHeadz are still regularly...
76218: LEGO Marvel Sanctum Sanctorum Set Review
For 10 years, multiple movies and now Disney+ shows, Marvel Studios have crafted an intricately interconnected universe which continues to expand. With the introduction of Doctor Strange, the MCU began to delve into mystical realms. Making Stephen Strange a central point of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. He played a key role in the conclusion of the Infinity Saga as well as the animated What If..? series. Helped Spider-Man in No Way...
40521: Mini Disney The Haunted Mansion Set Review
The combination of the LEGO® brand and Disney has been a long-running one. In fact Disney’s Pluto was one of the first licensed characters to inspire a LEGO-made wooden toy. More recently, Disney Parks have also inspired sets such as the Disney Castle and Train Station. To celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Walt Disney World, last year a mini version of the park’s Cinderella Castle was created and it must have proved...
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