I remember doing a book event once and there was an older boy sat making one of the first Mixels characters at the back of the room. I was insanely jealous, of course, as I love making LEGO sets. But it made me realise how great they were - a portable slice of LEGO that could occupy … [Read more...]
Jurassic World LEGO hits the shops
Not only are the dinosaurs back on Isla Nublar in the new Jurassic World film, but Chris Pratt is back and making his third LEGO appearance. What a lucky man! Yes, Jurassic World LEGO is released 1 May, with six new sets starting at £19.99, and a whole host of incredible yet … [Read more...]
The Simpsons LEGO Minifigures return in Series 2
The Simpsons return this May in a brand new LEGO Minifigures series. OK, so there are new versions of the family where there could have been other characters we've not seen yet, but there are some brilliant new minifigs here. Look out for Groundskeeper Willie, Patty and Selma (complete with … [Read more...]
Doctor Who LEGO on its way!
It's been an exciting day for LEGO and Doctor Who fans. One of the few Doctor Who sets that had been put forward for the Ideas site, where fans create sets and upload them for review - and potential sale as an official product - has been given the go ahead. This collection was by Andrew Clark. … [Read more...]
LEGO Minifigs Series 13 Out Now
New series of LEGO Minifigures come along as frequently these days as Emmett minifigures when all you want is a WildStyle. Your poor depleted wallets and purses will hate you for it, but you'll definitely want to seek out some of these new figures, and like the last series, this group is also … [Read more...]
Bionicle is back!
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...]
Pigsticks & Harold and the Tuptown Thief by Alex Milway – Win a Free Copy!
Got any young people in your life in need of a Christmas present? Enter our competition and you could win a copy of Alex Milway's latest book: Pigsticks & Harold and the Tuptown Thief! We've got four copies of Pigsticks & Harold and the Tuptown Thief to give away. Enter the competition … [Read more...]
LEGO Series 12 Minifigs out today!
It's an exciting day in the world of Minifigs as the new series (officially Series 12) is available now. This series is linked to the online game, and each figure comes with a special code allowing you to play as them. It's a gimmick, but a cool one! (Although, annoyingly you can only … [Read more...]
TMNT LEGO Movie: Big Rig Snow Getaway Review
I've lived through one movie incarnation of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (TMNT), and I didn't really think that the world needed another one. But then, along it came, and it proved just how little I know. Grossing $185,018,000 the new film made four times as much as the first movie from 1990, … [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...]