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Reviews of LEGO sets featuring photos and comprehensive analysis of kits from a variety of LEGO themes.

Review: LEGO 80107 Spring Lantern Festival

December 26, 2020 By Jay 13 Comments

As we get ready to welcome 2021, the Western New Year isn’t the only thing that’s on the horizon – for those of us that live in Asia or have East Asian heritage, one of the biggest cultural holidays, Chinese New Year is fast approaching (on 12 February 2021). For the 3rd year running, LEGO… 

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Filed Under: LEGO Reviews, Seasonal Tagged With: 5/5, 80107, chinese new year, lego, review, spring lantern festival

Review: LEGO 10278 Modular Police Station

December 26, 2020 By Jay 21 Comments

With 2021 almost upon us, what better way to ring in the New Year than with the 2021 LEGO Modular Building – 10278 Police Station. For LEGO Modular Building fans, it’s been almost customary to start each year by ordering the latest modular, and the Police Station – with its tan, stately facade will be… 

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Filed Under: Creator Expert, LEGO Reviews Tagged With: 10278, 10278 police station, 2021, 4/5, d2c, exclusive, lego, lego review, modular building, modular buildings, police, review

Review: LEGO 60271 Main Square

December 17, 2020 By Jay 5 Comments

2020 has been an exceptional year for LEGO and choosing what set to spend your limited budgets on has never been more important. While the most notable (and expensive!) sets have been dominated by LEGO’s adult-focused 18+ line, and the bevy of outstanding LEGO Ideas sets (like Sesame Street!), LEGO have also introduced some higher… 

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Filed Under: City, LEGO Reviews Tagged With: 1/5, 2020, 60271, duke detain, lego, lego city, lego city adventures, main square, review

Review: LEGO 40416 Ice Skating Rink (Christmas 2020 Promo Set)

December 1, 2020 By Jay 3 Comments

We made it to December! To ease us into the season of all things Winter, I’ve got a short review of the newest LEGO Gift with Purchase – 40416 Ice Skating Rink. This is a brand new promotional set that will be available from 1 December 2020 (which is now if you’re in Eastern Australia!),… 

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Filed Under: LEGO Reviews, Promotional Tagged With: 2020, 40416, christmas, gwp, lego

New Christmas 2020 Build a Minifigure parts!

November 29, 2020 By Jay 12 Comments

Did you hear, apparently this Christmas thing is coming soon – only a matter of week I’ve been told! Following on the cycle of new and exclusive parts released on a seasonal basis, LEGO have followed on from their Halloween 2020 Build-a-Minifigure parts with some suitably festive additions for Christmas 2020. For Christmas 2020, we… 

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Filed Under: Build-a-Minifigure, LEGO Reviews Tagged With: 2020, build a minifigure, christmas, christmas elf, halloween, lego brand retail store, lego store, legoland discovery centre melbourne, minifig, minifigures, november 2020, pink christmas elf, pink elf

Review: LEGO 10276 Colosseum

November 14, 2020 By Jay 27 Comments

Say hello to the LARGEST LEGO set yet – 10276 Colosseum. Coming in at 9,036 pieces, this amazing build is historic from whichever angle you look at it. I’m so honoured to be able to bring you an early review of the LEGO Colosseum – the biggest LEGO set that’s currently available at retail stores…. 

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Review of the new #LEGOIdeas Winnie the Pooh set coming soon!

Spoiler warning: it's sensational
Pack your walking stick because we're going on an Pack your walking stick because we're going on an adventure to explore the LEGO Hundred Acre Wood with @lego LEGO 21326 Winnie the Pooh!

To celebrate its 95th anniversary, Winnie the Pooh & friends will make their LEGO debut in this 1,265-piece set that will retail for US$99.99 / AU$159.99 / £89.99.

The set's release date is 18 March 2021 for LEGO VIP members, and 1 April 2021 for a wider release and will be available on LEGO.com or your local LEGO Store. 

It's pretty clear that LEGO have yet another winner on their hands with Winnie the Pooh. An eternal favourite of any generation, Winnie the Pooh's carefree, joyous nature is just the antidote we need in these troubling times, and I'm so glad that LEGO have done a terrific job with this set. 

Stay tuned for my full review tomorrow!
8 years ago, our lives changed forever as we embar 8 years ago, our lives changed forever as we embarked on this crazy adventure as husband and wife!

Last year was definitely the most unprecedented™ one yet, but one that I will treasure forever.

It was an incredibly challenging year, having had to navigate through multiple job changes, yet you have never once wavered with your support and faith that I would find my feet eventually.

I might have caused some sleepless nights when work was uncertain, yet you continued to be a pillar of strength to our family, and by God's eternal grace, we always seem to come out on top. 

Working from home has been truly enjoyable, especially now that you get a glimpse into the banality of work life, Zoom calls, meetings that could be emails, corporate jargon and why there must always at least 2 mugs on my desk at all times.

Thanks for taking on a second job as WFH Office Manager, tolerating my Amazon addiction and sticking around in spite of my crippling caffeine addiction.

Happy anniversary, love and here's to many more happy years ❤️
Treat yo self 💫 January was a massive month, s Treat yo self 💫

January was a massive month, so I decided to finally take the MF plunge.
Today is "Chap Goh Meh" or the Lantern Festival, t Today is "Chap Goh Meh" or the Lantern Festival, the final day of Chinese New Year. 🏮

It's a bit of a strange one this year, with the pandemic throwing plans into disarray, and my family being further away than usual, so celebrations were a little different in 2021.

Thank you @LEGO for an excellent range of Chinese Traditional Festival sets. 🙏

@little.ong (and myself) really loved the Duplo Happy Childhood Moments set, and I especially enjoyed the new dumplings element! 🥟

Spring Lantern Festival is one of the best LEGO sets I've had the pleasure of building, and I also appreciated the foray into the mythological origins of Lunar New Year with Story of Nian. 🧨🧧🎆

More sets that celebrate the rich cultural diversity of the world, please! 🌏
More photos of the upcoming #LEGO Amelia Earhart T More photos of the upcoming #LEGO Amelia Earhart Tribute are now available!

Coming March 2021 globally, but if you're in Australia, it's available from today onwards from @legocertifiedstores_anz!
Very impressed by the minifigure designs of Chief Very impressed by the minifigure designs of Chief Mammatus and Thunder Keeper from the new #LEGONinjago 71747 The Keeper's Village.

Love the Polynesian influences that have inspired #ninjagoseason14 - The Island!
Hey @lego, I think i understand what #vidiyo is al Hey @lego, I think i understand what #vidiyo is all about now.

Step aside @musicbyllama!
Really enjoyed building and reviewing the new #LEG Really enjoyed building and reviewing the new #LEGONinjago 71747 The Keeper's Village from Season 14 - The Island 

Hit the link in bio to read the full review

For #Ninjago fans, it doesn’t get much better than this. 71747 The Keeper’s Village is packed with value and is a great centerpiece to Season 14 – The Island.

I have a soft spot for location, or structure-based Ninjago builds, so The Keeper’s Village strikes that itch in the best of ways.

The jungle lair sets the scene and provides a rich backdrop that works really well as a small playset and display piece.

Combined with a very generous helping of 5 minifigures, there’s a ton of value and playability built into the set, especially the stone pillar which works remarkably well as a “big enemy” for the Ninjas to deal with – it very much gives off a “mini-boss in a video game vibe”.

The highlights for me would be Chief Mammatus and Thunder Keeper’s designs. As a big fan of the Islanders theme, I love that #LEGO could callback to those designs in a fresh new way, utilising the tech and innovation that’s now possible through minifigure design.

Whether you’re an adult fan looking for a set that’s a bit more kiddy, outlandish and fun, or you’re planning to buy this for a young child who wants an engaging playset, I can highly recommend 71747 The Keeper’s Village.

Rating and score: 4/5 ★★★★✰
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