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Review: LEGO Duplo 10943 Happy Childhood Moments

February 15, 2021 By Jay 8 Comments

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… 

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Guide: How LEGO’s Lunar New Year sets celebrates the best of Chinese culture

February 13, 2021 By Jay 4 Comments

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… 

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Review: LEGO 40186 Year of the Pig

February 3, 2019 By Jay 4 Comments

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… 

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LEGO Chinese New Year 2019 Sets coming to Asia Pacific (Australia included!)

November 29, 2018 By Jay 35 Comments

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… 

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Review: LEGO 40235 Year of the Dog

February 5, 2018 By Jay 17 Comments

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…. 

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LEGO 40234 Year of the Rooster Promotional Set Now Available in Australia. Kinda.

January 21, 2017 By Jay 12 Comments

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… 

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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 

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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 ★★★★✰
Thanks @lego for sending over the new #LEGONinjago Thanks @lego for sending over the new #LEGONinjago Season 14 sets ahead of their March release!

My first review of 71747 The Keeper's Village is already live on the blog! Speed build is live on YouTube as well! 

@justhypeofficial Kai Plushie just chilling as he's now a regular fixture on all #ninjago videos!
Happy Valentine's Day to this 10/10 stunner. 🌹 Happy Valentine's Day to this 10/10 stunner. 🌹 

Sharing photos from Japan because we miss travelling (and food!) but being in lockdown with you for 5 days isn't too shabby of an alternative.
Happy "Niu" Year! 🐮 May your hongbaos be fat, Happy "Niu" Year! 🐮

May your hongbaos be fat, cookies be crunchy, and mandarins juicy 🍊💦
Swipe to check out @LEGO's Lunar New Year sets!

恭喜發財 

Just missing the Dragon Dance and Dragon Boat Race as they're in storage!
Mail day today! Very happy that my #legoideas Medi Mail day today! Very happy that my #legoideas Medieval Blacksmith is here, and @little.ong couldn't wait to get into the new Duplo Chinese New Year set!

Special thanks to #LEGOAustralia for sending the Duplo set over - expect more photos and a review in the coming days!
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