From the moment that you start the game, it is clear that LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens isn’t just the usual rehashing of tried and tested gaming mechanics, this is something new, this is the first LEGO game that really feels like it was built for the current generation of machines. Developer: TT Games Publisher: Warner Bros. Interactive
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
While LEGO Star Wars and LEGO Super Heroes dominate my collection, one theme has always had a special place in my heart, the theme that rekindled my love for the construction toy during my late 20’s, LEGO City. Pieces: 824 Set Number: 60124 Minifigures: Female scientist, Heat suit Scientist, Female Worker, Male worker, 2 x Adventurers RRP: £79.99
Back in January, I wrote a review for a LEGO Ninjago fun pack, wave three’s Sensei Wu and at the time, I confessed to not being very knowledgeable of the franchise as a whole. Luckily, I had my seven-year-old daughter on call to assist me. Now as wave five releases, I may need to call
Who ya gonna call? Certainly not Paul Feig after that woeful trailer for the 2016 Ghostbusters reboot. Luckily, fans of the original hit movies have had an outlet for their distaste of the reboot, somewhere to reminisce about a simpler time when Venkman and co were running things, LEGO. Developer: TT Games Publisher: Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment Set
The LEGO DC Comics universe has played a prominent part in LEGO Dimensions since it’s initial release last September, featuring none other than the Dark Knight as one of the main trio out to save the LEGO multiverse. Developer: TT Games Publisher: Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment Set Number: 71240 Minifigure: Bane Release Date: Out Now Alongside Batman,
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
