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…
LEGO 10497 Galaxy Explorer (2022) box comparison with 497/928 Galaxy Explorer (1979)
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…
Review: LEGO 40567 Forest Hideout
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,…
Retro LEGO Review: 6054 Forestmen’s Hideout (1988)
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…
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
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…
Retro LEGO Review: 7121 Naboo Swamp
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…
