This week has seen an array of new LEGO releases for both of their Marvel and DC Super Hero ranges. While many of the sets tie into the big movie releases coming out over the next couple of months, LEGO also released a new range for both comic book companies, Mighty Micros. Pieces: 80 Set Number: 76066
Batman vs Superman, it’s the stuff of comic book legend, it’s almost every young superhero fan’s dream about, and we are mere weeks away from seeing one of DC Comics’ most popular crossover stories reimagined on the big screen in, Batman v Superman: Dawn Of Justice. Pieces: 306 Set Number: 76045 Minifigures: Batman, LexCorp Henchman x2 RRP: £29.99/$29.99
While the prequel movies may not be that popular among the majority of Star Wars fans, it’s fair to say that the trilogy did add a few gems to the Star Wars universe. Pieces: 251 Set Number: 75080 Minifigures: Jar Jar Binks, plus Battle Droid and Pilot Battle Droid figures RRP: £24.99/$24.99 I’ve already spoken about my
Star Wars: Rebels, a prominent part of the extended Star Wars universe and something we have been focused on over the last week with a couple of reviews dedicated to the LEGO sets based on the Disney XD animated show. Pieces: 253 Set Number: 75090 Minifigures: Sabine Wren, Ezra Bridger, Stormtrooper RRP: £19.99/$19.99 So far, though, we have
Having reviewed both the Clone Commander Cody and General Grievous LEGO Star Wars buildable figures recently, I can officially say I’m hooked. Looking at those two sets gave me a view from both ends of the price scale of the 6-set collection and as the reviews will show, I’ve been very impressed with Disney and
The TIE fighter, it is a staple of the Star Wars universe, the unforgettable symbol of the Imperial fleet and something so iconic that even the most casual movie-goer would know one if they saw it. The ball-cockpit and hexagonal wing panels have been synonymous with popular culture since the original Star Wars movie in
Luke Skywalker owned one, he used to “bullseye womp rats” while flying it, or so he bragged in Star Wars: A New Hope. Now, thanks to a certain construction toy company, you too can own a T-16 Skyhopper. Pieces: 247 Set Number: 75081 Minifigures: Skyhopper Pilot, Tusken Raider RRP: £24.99/$24.99 Ok, so you’re not going to be flying through
It’s fair to say that many life-long Star Wars fans, especially those hitting their 30’s and 40’s, are far less enthusiastic when it comes to the prequel trilogy of movies which hit cinemas at the turn of the century. To those Jedi fans, the newer movies replaced the heart and soul of a galaxy far,
Like every Star Wars fan across the world, I am eagerly awaiting the release of Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens. Excitement hit new levels when, in late November 2014, the first teaser debuted. Pieces: 193 Set Number: 75099 Minifigures: Rey, Unkar’s Thug RRP: £19.99/$19.99 It had everything, the new characters, a cute droid, a bad guy
As you may have already seen on the site, Star Wars is everywhere at the moment, in no small part due to #ForceFriday. One of the major announcements was the release of new LEGO Star Wars, including the new buildable figures which we’ve already touched base on with a review of the Commander Cody set.
Christmas is almost upon us again, the lights and decorations are already starting to appear and the television is filled with weird and wonderful festive themed adverts. This year, of course, is even more exciting than most if you are a Star Wars fan, with Episode VII: The Force Awakens set to hit cinemas the
Since I was my daughters age I have had many passions, many loves in my life, but two have remained consistent, science-fiction, namely Doctor Who, and LEGO. Here I am now, at the grand old age of 32 and a father of four (two when I started this review), sharing that love with the next
