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Review: LEGO 10497 Galaxy Explorer (2022)

July 19, 2022 By Jay Ong 17 Comments

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… 

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LEGO 10497 Galaxy Explorer (2022) box comparison with 497/928 Galaxy Explorer (1979)

July 7, 2022 By Jay Ong 10 Comments

One of 2022’s most anticipated sets is 10497 Galaxy Explorer, announced at LEGO CON 2022, the set is a reimagination of the classic 928/497 Galaxy Explorer, which is considered one of the most influential and legendary sets that defined the Classic Space theme. I have a review of 10497 Galaxy Explorer coming up that I… 

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Review: LEGO 40567 Forest Hideout

June 15, 2022 By Jay Ong 16 Comments

We’re officially kicking of 90 Years of Play, a celebration of LEGO’s 90th Anniversary with a trip back to the past. One of the most anticipated gift with purchases of 2022 is 40567 Forest Hideout, a fresh remake of the iconic 1987 Forestmen set, 6054 Forestmen’s Hideout. For fans of vintage LEGO and Castle-era builds,… 

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Retro LEGO Review: 6054 Forestmen’s Hideout (1988)

May 30, 2022 By Jay Ong 14 Comments

With the early reveal of 40567 Forest Hideout, a new LEGO 90th Anniversary gift with purchase (gwp) that’s a remake of 6054 Forestmen’s Hideout, it’s lit up quite a bit of interest in the classic Forestmen sub-theme, which part of the Vintage Castle era in the late 80s/early 90s. I’m a massive fan of the… 

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Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

December 25, 2021 By Jay Ong 7 Comments

I’d love to take this opportunity to wish all my readers and this awesome community of LEGO fans a very Merry Christmas! It’s been a long year, and I’m really glad that it’s Christmas, and I hope that you and your family are staying safe, enjoying each other’s company and hopefully you’ve found plenty of… 

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Retro LEGO Review: 7121 Naboo Swamp

May 4, 2021 By Jay Ong 9 Comments

For a Star Wars Day 2021 special, I’ve decided to go back into the past for another LEGO Retro Review with a set that has a special place in my personal LEGO journey – 7121 Naboo Swamp. The year was 1999, and the atmosphere in the world was electric, with the anticipation for the cinematic… 

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Here's your chance to win a @lego 10316 Rivendell Here's your chance to win a @lego 10316 Rivendell set!

All you need to do is build your very own LEGO Fellowship, and give them a story, quest and their very own identities!

You could win some awesome prizes courtesy of LEGO, celebrating one of the greatest LEGO sets ever!

Hit the link in bio to learn more about how to enter, and to read the terms and conditions!

Entries close at 5pm AEDT, on 28 March 2023!

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Did you know that Fiona, the @lego Friends florist Did you know that Fiona, the @lego Friends florist is one of the first minidolls depicted with Down Syndrome?

Fiona works at the flower stall on Unity Street from 41732 Friends Downtown Flower and Design Stores 

She is described as being 'good at crafts and decorating, and knows all the flower species by name.' 

It's World Down Syndrome Day today and I think it's remarkable and very important for LEGO to enhance the perspectives of children on neurodiversity, physical disabilities, ethnicity and mental health, as they've done with the LEGO Friends reboot. 

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🎈 Here's a closer look at the minifigures inclu 🎈 Here's a closer look at the minifigures included in the Up House - we have Russell, Carl Fredricksen and an awesome new mould for Dug!

(I think Dug is the best!)

Shame Kevin was left out, though! 

Hit the link in bio to read my full review!

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Here's my review of one of the most anticipate @LE Here's my review of one of the most anticipate @LEGO Disney sets - 43217 'Up' House ahead of its release on 1 April 2023!

This set is a dream come true for many Pixar fans, and we finally get a cute, compact and great looking Up House. 

It has plenty of references to the movie, and Carl's everlasting love of Ellie, his late-wife which will absolutely delight fans. 

Despite a strong lineup of minifigures (including an awesome Dug mould), the set's incredibly expensive pricetag (US$59.99/AU$89.99) doesn't feel like good value, especially with Kevin nowhere to be found. 

Hit the link in bio to read my full review!

Let me know what you think of this set, and if you're still planning to get it! 

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🐍 Snakes... Why did it have to be snakes? Her 🐍 Snakes... Why did it have to be snakes? 

Here are some shots of 77013 Escape from the Lost Tomb, which let's you recreate scenes from Raiders of the Lost Ark!

Indy, Sallah, and Marion break into the Well of Souls to retrieve the Ark of the Covenant in LEGO form, and this playset is packed with dynamic play features!

Priced at only US$39.99, this set is incredible value and a great way to get started with LEGO Indiana Jones! 

Hit the link in bio to read my full review!

Thanks to @lego for sending this set for review!

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Having a great time building the new @lego Indiana Having a great time building the new @lego Indiana Jones and #Disney100 sets!

Look out for reviews and more content in the coming days!

Special thanks to LEGO for sending these review sets!

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Behold, the @lego 10317 Land Rover Classic Defende Behold, the @lego 10317 Land Rover Classic Defender 90!

This beautiful, boxy British icon will launch on 1 April and features the iconic @landrover Classic Defender in sand green!

Hit the link in bio to see more!

10317 Land Rover Classic Defender 90
🧩 2,336 pieces
💵 US$239.99 / AU$369.99 / £209.99
🗓 1 April 2023
🎨 Kurt Kristiansen

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With the demise of 77014 Temple of Doom, it joins With the demise of 77014 Temple of Doom, it joins a very illustrious list of sets that have been cancelled by @lego.

Here's a list of some of the most famous cancelled LEGO sets in recent years!

⚠️Correction: 40489 Mr and Mrs Claus Living Room should be 2021, not 2012

Do you have any of these in your collection? 

Hit the link in bio to read the full feature!

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Very happy that Din Djarin finally gets a proper @ Very happy that Din Djarin finally gets a proper @lego Darksaber!

Fresh from Chapter 18: The Mines of Mandalore, LEGO has just announced 75361 Spider Tank featuring the menacing spider robot, Bo-Katan, Grogu and The Mandalorian!

Also dig Bo-Katan's snazzy arm printing! 

It will retail for US$49.99 and will arrive on 1 August 2023.

Hit the link in bio to see more!

#lego #LEGOstarwars #themandalorian #legoleaks #lego2023 #legoleaks2023 #starwars #minifigures #rlfm #reveal #75361
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Here's my editorial on LEGO 2K Drive, and why you should be extremely wary of 2K's well-documented and aggressive microtransaction game design philosophy. Wanted to wait a few days to properly digest this as modern video games aren't my forte, but here's a cautionary article. Surprised that not many other LEGO media commented or did any research into 2K's reputation, or the potential impact that microtransactions and season passes could have on what looks like a really fun game. ... See MoreSee Less

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Earlier this week, LEGO and 2K announced LEGO 2K Drive, an “ultimate AAA open world driving adventure game” that’s coming to all major consoles on 19 May 2023. Developed by Visual Concepts, LEGO...
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Continuing on with our coverage of 2023 LEGO Speed Champions sets, Vaderfan has taken a detailed look at 76914 Ferrari 812 Competizione, one of his favourite cars from the 2023 wave!What a masterclass of LEGO Speed Champions and Ferrari design! ... See MoreSee Less

Review: LEGO 76914 Ferrari 812 Competizione - Jay's Brick Blog

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A detailed review of the LEGO 76914 Ferrari 812 Competizione, one of the best cars the March 2023 LEGO Speed Champions wave
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