One of the most exciting new licenses to grace the LEGO Icons theme has to be Dune, based on the Denis Villeneuve’s sci-fi epic that adapts Frank Herbert’s series of books. Dune is one of the most influential pillars of the sci-fi genre, so finally getting an official Dune LEGO set is a dream come…
Review: LEGO 10315 Tranquil Garden
LEGO continues to raise the bar when it comes to the Icons theme, and 10315 Tranquil Garden is a beautiful snapshot of Japanese zen and serenity in a LEGO box. It’s one of the most aesthetically-pleasing LEGO sets that I’ve built and is a gorgeous homage to Japanese culture and landscaping. It combines everything you…
Review: LEGO 10497 Galaxy Explorer (2022)
To celebrate The LEGO Group’s 90th Anniversary, LEGO have decided to reimagine a classic, the 497/928 Galaxy Explorer, widely considered one of the most iconic and legendary LEGO Classic Space sets of all time. Thanks to the intrepid mind of LEGO Designer Mike Psiaki, we are now treated to an expanded and updated version, 10497…
Review: LEGO 10305 Lion Knights’ Castle
Announced with tremendous fanfare at LEGO Con, 10305 Lion Knights’ Castle is a massive LEGO Castle that weaves in every great thing about LEGO Castle/Kingdoms and pays homage to all the great Castles before it, in a supremely impressive and modern package. I had the honour of reviewing this set early, and as a fan…
The 4,514-piece LEGO 10305 Lion Knight’s Castle officially announced – the ultimate LEGO Castle of your dreams!
As part of LEGO’s 90th Anniversary, LEGO have officially unveiled 10305 Lion Knight’s Castle, an utterly massive and jaw-dropping LEGO Castle that will make your inner child scream with excitement. Update: Check out my review of 10305 Lion Knights’ Castle to see more of the set! Packed with a whopping TWENTY ONE (yes, 21!) minifigures,…
Review: LEGO 10311 Orchid (2022 Botanical Collection)
LEGO’s Botanical Collection has been one of LEGO’s fastest growing Creator Expert subthemes, and for 2022, LEGO have introduced 2 new sets – 10311 Orchid and 10309 Succulents. They will both be available from LEGO.com on 1 May 2022 but can be pre-ordered now direct from LEGO or through Amazon.com, and I think they’ll be extremely popular as…