So here’s a bit of a different review on the blog – my very first LEGO Duplo review! It’s currently Chinese New Year and LEGO have upped the ante on sets celebrating the Lunar New Year in 2021, and I recently had the opportunity to review the third and final entrant this year (after 80106…
Guide: How LEGO’s Lunar New Year sets celebrates the best of Chinese culture
People of Chinese heritage around the world are currently celebrating the Lunar New Year – a 15-day long festival that marks the start of a new year in the Chinese calendar. Yesterday (12 February) was the first day of Chinese New Year (or today if you’re in the US!), where the festivities begin. Recognising the…
Review: LEGO 40186 Year of the Pig
Chinese New Year is only days away, so it’s no better time to review what has become one of my favourite LEGO annual traditions – this year’s LEGO Chinese Zodiac Animal – the Pig! For those that are unaware, the Chinese Zodiac is a system where each year is designated a particular Zodiac Animal, which…
LEGO Chinese New Year 2019 Sets coming to Asia Pacific (Australia included!)
Early this month, LEGO revealed their plan on cracking the lucrative Chinese market – by introducing STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics) courses designed specifically for Chinese schools, as well as the release of region-exclusive sets that seek to appeal to Chinese consumers. Update: I’ve just reviewed 80101 Chinese New Year’s Eve Dinner! Check out…
Review: LEGO 40235 Year of the Dog
The Chinese Lunar New Year begins in a few days (16 February) away and marks the most important cultural holiday for the Chinese diaspora across the world. In 2018, LEGO continues its new-ish tradition of producing special Lunar New Year promotional sets with 40235 Year of the Dog, to commemorate this year’s Chinese Zodiac Animal….
LEGO 40234 Year of the Rooster Promotional Set Now Available in Australia. Kinda.
So this is a bit of a surprise! The Year of the Rooster set has FINALLY made it to Australia, albeit in very limited fashion. Here are the details of the promotion, which is run exclusively in Myer. To get a free LEGO 40234 Year of the Rooster set, you’ll have to spend $88 or…