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  Fresh from Batman: The Animated Series this is the first foray for LEGO into this territory and it is a big and bold move. This recreation of the Gotham City skyline as seen in the show is an outstanding display build for any fans and also happens to be full …

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A spectacular sequel or damp squib – Dune II is here

With the epic sand based big-screen outing in it’s 2nd instalment there isn’t any excuse for Dune fans not to snag themselves this rather marvellous machine. The Atreides Royal Ornithopter – The LEGO replica of the Dune Atreides Royal Ornithopter features fold-out, flappable wings, retractable cockpit and deployable landing gear …

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Kidult market set to soar in 2024

Recent data from those in the know and the fodder on offer at recent Toy Fair’s suggest that not only does the Kidult market have 25% of toy sales in the UK 9a little less on the continent) but that, with major manufacturers sitting up and paying attention it is …

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LEGO and Asmodee bringing us a joint venture boardgame

The last time LEGO tried a rang of “boardgames” they were pretty woeful affairs so, good news this time round they’ve teamed up with one of the market leaders to bring us the firs we hope of a collection of games. Game publisher Asmodee are jointly-crafting this one called Monkey …

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LEGO Family Tree set arrives via Ideas

Here we have the LEGO Ideas (21346) Family Tree set!. Another set to get the 18+ label this set is likely the most collaborative collection of bricks we’ve ever seen. This 1040 piece set has its eyes firmly set for a space on your shelf and was submitted by Filipino …

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LEGO partners with Polaroid

Another set stepping into the 18+ LEGO category is this Polaroid OneStep SX-70 instant camera. Whilst not a fully working model (perhaps we’ve just to wait on that iteration) this unit, made up of 516 pieces, features a working viewfinder, the iconic Colour Spectrum, exposure compensation dial and a shutter …

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LEGO Icons adds muscle car Corvette

Celebrating the 70th anniversary of this iconic car LEGO have produced one of their best motors yet. The name of this most spectacular ride was inspired by the fast strike warships used in WWII, you are very welcome pub quizzers. The 1210-piece set can be built as a convertible or …

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LEGO Disney Castle comes at a Princeley price

Celebrating 100 years of Disney the Danish brick builder have all manner of sets hitting the shelves and activations galore. Here is one by Tower Bridge in London, a 220,000 brick mural by some famous artist and they’ll be doing this in three other cities (Paris, Manchester and New York) …

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Latest LEGO Batman set is an impressive piece

Based on the Warner Bros. Batman Returns film the set features the full Batcave inside a display box with a cutout in the shape of the Batman emblem. At the heart of the set is the Caped Crusader’s Batmobile and, just like Batman’s Batcave, the set features clever functions and …

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