The new year is with us, and LEGO has taken the opportunity to resurrect its super cool Bionicle range. Just like the Marvel Superheroes sets, Bionicle is all about the big characters. Taking their inspiration from the elements, and other natural shapes and forms such as 'Stone' and 'Jungle', … [Read more...]
Win the chance to meet Warwick Davis with LEGO!
LEGO has announced a series of 'intergalactic' awards for Star Wars LEGO fans. The Golden Brickies have been introduced to celebrate all the amazing things people have been building with LEGO. There are some top-notch prizes (including a chance to meet Warwick Davis - who not only plays Wicket … [Read more...]
LEGO: Ultra Agents Toxikita’s Toxic Meltdown review!
The LEGO Agents range has had a flashy upgrade, with the launch of Ultra Agents. Incorporating an iPad app - with comics and interactive puzzles and games - the range has some great new touches and models. It's well worth downloading the app and having a go for yourself. Though I thought it felt … [Read more...]
Guardians of the Galaxy LEGO: Knowhere Escape Mission review
There's a new Marvel film franchise on the way, which happily means a whole new bunch of LEGO sets. The Guardians of the Galaxy, set out in the deepest reaches of space, is not so much about superheroes, more a sort of intergalactic Dirty Dozen out to save the galaxy. Think Battle Beyond the Stars, … [Read more...]
Ghostbusters Ecto-1 LEGO takes to the streets
I've been following the Cuusoo progress of this Ghostbusters kit for ages now, and it's phenomenal to see it realised. The characters are spot on, and the car is, well, spookily lifelike. I could run out ghostly puns and jokes by the barrel load here, but I'll try not to. … [Read more...]
Arctic City LEGO sets. Out now!
Continuing the theme of bright LEGO sets, the Arctic City LEGO has arrived. In super strong oranges and blues, these snow-themed kits are bold and appealing. Marry that with the fact that they're all about exploration and adventure on the frozen wastes, and how can you fail? Taking big and … [Read more...]
Sickly Green Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle LEGO Sets are the best we’ve seen in ages
The new range of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle LEGO kits are out, and I can't help feeling these are far cooler and far more fun than the new film will ever be. The Turtles now have the means of flight and underwater travel, and as such they get great new outfits with nice little details. I think … [Read more...]
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Lego: Turtle Lair Attack
You close your web browser for one minute, and there's a whole new Lego collection out! And – as if it could be anything else – this one's Cowabunga! Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles took a while to get to Britain first time round. However, I remember loving the turtley awesome ninja fighting. With … [Read more...]
Meccano Gears of War: Centaur Tank. It’s a children’s toy for adults
Meccano has always been Lego's big brother, utilising screws, nuts and bolts, and the ever-useful Allen Key. This kit is no different, and benefits from moulded plastic sections, which allow the model to be a lot larger than a Lego set could ever be. And there's no doubting how cool this vehicle … [Read more...]
The best Christmas gifts for pets
Gifts for pets. You're either going to love or hate this post. If the idea of giving your pet something other than a slightly fancier dinner on Christmas day makes you cringe, you might want to stop reading now. Still with me? Great. … [Read more...]