Halloween has passed, the fireworks and bonfires have had their big night, that can mean only one thing, Christmas is coming. The lights and decorations are already starting to appear once more, and the release of the John Lewis Christmas advert has finally signalled the coming of the most magical time of the year –
Just over a year ago, the spectacle that was #ForceFriday unleashed joy and excitement across the world with every big name in toys launching new Star Wars merchandise ahead of the release of Star Wars: The Force Awakens. With a new Star Wars movie set to hit cinemas in December of this year, expectations were
I’ve always had an interest in the Star Wars expanded Universe, I love the way that shows like Star Wars Rebels bridge the huge gap between the movies and introduce us to new and exciting characters. However, since Disney announced that pretty much anything outside of the movies is now considered non-canonical, the impact of
Back in September of last year, #ForceFriday gave fans their first taste of LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens, and while all of the sets were fantastic, there were a few character and location omissions that having now seen the movie, fans would have expected. Pieces: 530 Set Number: 75148 Minifigures: Rey, Teedo, Unkar Plutt RRP: £49.99/$59.99 It’s
Doc Ock is probably one of the most well-known of Spider-Man’s vast catalogue of villains, thanks almost entirely to what most people still consider the web slinger’s best movie outing. A brilliant scientist turned bad, it’s a bit of a cliche in comics, but still, Otto Octavius has a rather unique look, perfect for those great designers
To the mainstream, the name ‘Ghost Rider’ is likely to invoke a sense of distaste, thanks in no small part to the Nic Cage starring abominations which make up the character’s break onto the big screen. Fear not, however, because off screen the skull-headed demonic anti-hero is actually pretty awesome after all, teaming up with
When it comes to Marvel Comics, I’ve always had one favourite, it isn’t Iron Man or Captain America, it’s a favourite that I share with his creator, the legendary Stan Lee. I am of course referring to your friendly neighbourhood Spider-Man. Pieces: 1092 Set Number: 76057 Minifigures: Spider-Man, Scarlet Spider, Spider-Girl, Aunt May, Green Goblin, Kraven The
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, LEGO has done more for the Star Wars prequel trilogy than George Lucas ever could, the video games gave JarJar a purpose and that alone is more than enough proof of that. Pieces: 215 Set Number: 75135 Minifigures: Obi-Wan Kenobi, R4-P17 RRP: £19.99/$19.99 With the Star Wars: The Force Awakens
While it has been years since the hype of Star Wars has hit the heights of the last twelve months, it is safe to say that the stories from a galaxy far, far away have been entertaining the masses for nearly forty years and although tie-in merchandise has always been popular, LEGO has done amazing
While Captain America: Civil War is set to rip the Marvel Cinematic Universe in two, team Avengers is still very much alive and well in other media, as LEGO is eager to remind us of thanks to the recent release of two unique sets based on the comic book characters we know and love. Pieces: 335
With the movie release of Marvel’s Captain America: Civil War on the horizon, superhero moviegoers have their attention firmly focused on the exploits of the super-soldier and his former colleague Iron Man. Have you picked a side yet? Pieces: 523 Set Number: 76049 Minifigures: Captain Marvel, Space Iron Man, Space Captain America, Hyperion, Thanos (Big-fig) RRP: £59.99/$59.99 Back in March, LEGO
So, Batman v Superman: Dawn Of Justice has been and gone, some fans loved it, many did not. Now the world of comic book geekdom turns its collective head towards another superhero mash-up, one that has been in the making for more than eight years, Marvel’s Captain America: Civil War. Pieces: 179 Set Number: 76050 Minifigures: Falcon, Black
