Sometimes simplicity is key when it comes to LEGO, and that’s why 40649 Up-Scaled LEGO Minifigure is one of the most enjoyable and endearing sets of 2023. It does exactly what it says on the box, a buildable up-scaled version of the iconic LEGO minifigure, and I’ve chosen today, the 29th of August to publish…
Review: 40640 LEGO Nutcracker
It’s nearing September which means very soon, you’ll start seeing Christmas ornaments and decorations mushroom all over your local shopping malls and department stores. LEGO will also begin selling their seasonal Christmas sets from 1 September 2023, with Advent Calendars, and a cute brick-built 40640 LEGO Nutcracker becoming available. 40640 LEGO Nutcracker is part of…
40649 Up-Scaled LEGO Minifigure coming in June 2023!
Ever wanted a giant brick-built generic LEGO Minifigure for your collection? You can now, with 40649 Up-Scaled LEGO Minifigure, which will be released on 1 June 2023! Looking at the design, which falls under the LEGO Iconic theme, this will be exclusive to LEGO.com and LEGO Stores, so you probably won’t find these at big…
First look at LEGO 40639 Bird’s Nest, the first Spring/Easter 2023 seasonal set!
Along with the newly revealed Disney 100th Brickheadz, we also have our first look at the 2023 Spring/Easter seasonal set, 40639 Bird’s Nest! This delightful 232-piece set will be released on 1 February 2023 on LEGO.com, and features a brick-built nest, two chicks and a mumma bird that looks to be inspired by a European…
Review: 10306 Atari 2600
Seizing on the resurgence of interest in retro gaming and Atari’s 50th anniversary, LEGO’s next video game-themed LEGO Icons set is 10306 Atari 2600, one of the most iconic gaming consoles in history. This 2,532-piece Chris McVeigh-designed set is a highly detailed brick-built replica of the “woody” Atari 2600, and is LEGO’s second gaming console…
Review: 40574 LEGO Brand Store (2022)
The August 2022 LEGO release slate is incredibly massive, and adding to the deluge of exciting new sets going on sale is 40574 LEGO Brand Store, a cute little LEGO Store build that features the brand new “white” retail store experience that has been rolling out to all new LEGO stores. The recent Melbourne Central…
