Easily one of the most recognisable and influential Japanese artworks of all time continues to make creative waves around the world: Hokusai – The Great Wave. The LEGO Group is paying tribute to this global masterpiece and its almost two-century long history by re-imagining the iconic masterpiece in LEGO Art …
Read More »Tallest LEGO set yet – Grab an Eiffel of this.
Unveiled today is the tallest LEGO set yet, that of an iconic global landmark, the very tower that inspired the even better one in Blackpool. This set is pretty special standing at 149cm / 58inches / 4.8ft tall once built, an ultimate front-room statement in brick form. One of the …
Read More »Amazon shouts about its top ten toys for 2022
A decent enough mix of toys, all sub £100, from pretend play, top franchises like Star Wars, tech-led educational toys and some under £20 all unveiled by Kimberly Walsh at some super-secretive event. Squishmallows Tally the Grey Cat, £8.99 Pictionary Air Star Wars Family Drawing Game, £19.99 Learning Resources MathLink …
Read More »Customisable LEGO table football arrives
The LEGO Ideas Table Football set is up on pre-order and the 2,339 piece set was designed by 16 year-old Hungarian fan Donát Fehérvári. Like many recent larger Lego sets, it’s pretty pricy, the rather Premier League transfer fee will be £242, will the fact that it is designed to be …
Read More »LEGO Late’s – Get creative with other 18+ people
One night in London at the Leicester Square LEGO store they’re holding an 18+ event for adults to try out LEGO building activities paired with a unique behind the scenes focus on the film and TV industry. The date is October 4th and you’ll get a goody bag and discount off LEGO …
Read More »LEGO Harry Potter Hogwarts Express Collector’s Edition
Rich in details both inside and out, the 118cm long and 5129 piece set includes the steam engine, features light up bricks and replica of Platform 9 ¾. The folks at LEGO have shaken the piggy bank and are offering up a pretty decent prize to play, build and …
Read More »Atari 2600 gets the brick treatment – LEGO, take my money
The most iconic console of all time (ok, am not trying to start a fight) has been given the LEGO treatment. Atari first released the console in 1977, this recreation of the nostalgic 1980 four-switch version, like we care. From the controller with a joystick that moves to feel just …
Read More »Latest vintage ride from LEGO
Almost here (1st August) is the latest iconic ride from LEGO, the Chevrolet Camaro Z28. Most certainly of of the slickest muscle cars ever (Mustang is up there too) this set is packed with detail. From the functional elements including a working steering wheel, an intensely detailed engine and opening …
Read More »Danish brick outfit released a dozen sets at LEGO Con
Celebrating their 90th anniversary this year they release 12 sets at their recent online LEGO con event, some of which celebrate the anniversary, others just new sets : 10305 Lion Knights’ Castle 10497 Galaxy Explorer 21189 The Skeleton Dungeon 21190 The Abandoned Village 31207 Floral Art 40452 FC Barcelona Go …
Read More »Engage brick mode – LEGO and Transformers roll-out
No words, images only, we’re busy getting on the waitlist right now – Set 10302 LEGO Optimus Prime RRP: £149.99 Pieces: 1,508 Measures: Truck Mode: Measures over 5.5 in. (15 cm) high, 27 in. (10.5 cm) long and 4.5 in. (12 cm) wide. Robot Mode: In robot mode, the model …
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