The now-iconic scene of Spider-Man (played by Tobey Maguire, bless his strained facial expressions) stopping a sabotaged subway from going off the rails has finally been immortalized in plastic bricks. Yes, the unforgettable moment from Spider-Man 2 (2004), where Spidey does his best impression of a human brake system, is […]
If you’ve ever wanted to shoot hoops and build hoops at the same time, LEGO and Nike just made that a very specific reality. The two brands are back with another release in their ongoing partnership, and this time it’s all about turning your inner baller into a bricklayer, plastic […]
It is safe to say the Lamborghini Revuelto and Huracán STO are out of reach for most mortals. But do you know what isn’t out of reach for most of us? This: LEGO Speed Champions Lamborghini Revuelto & Huracán STO (77238). That’s right, my fellow petrolheads/LEGO enthusiasts, the two of […]
If you’re feeling nostalgic and want something retro-licious to spruce up your desk, LEGO has just the thing: the LEGO Arcade Machine (40805). Designed for ages 12 and up, this 468-piece set is a miniature, brick-built classic arcade cabinet, complete with a “functioning” coin slot that lets you insert LEGO […]
Ever since LEGO launched its Botanicals sets, the Danish toymaker has given hope to members of the Association of Brown Thumb. Just kidding. There’s no such organization, but the brown thumb is real. And if you happen to be cursed with one, LEGO has more Botanicals for you to fill […]
More good news from LEGO for folks who adore the Star Wars prequels (1999–2005). The three Battle Droid figures from the Republic Juggernaut have backup: the LEGO Star Wars Battle of Felucia Separatist MTT (75435)—that’s if you’re willing to finance the Separatists with a grand US$159.99 investment. Galactic credits not […]
The Star Wars prequels were loathed by many Star Wars purists (me included), but thanks to the Skywalker saga, everything changed. The prequels became cool, and suddenly vehicles like the Republic Juggernaut looked super cool, too. That said, if you now find the Republic Juggernaut oh-so-desirable, LEGO is giving you […]
You know how I sometimes say that LEGO bricks are too large to create small builds? I liken each element to a pixel, and because of the large “pixels”, creating small, intricate builds becomes less convincing. Well, I guess I was wrong. One LEGO fan, redditor Pohaturon (u/po_matoran_craftsman), has proved […]
I don’t know why there is a need to include ‘Super Mario’ in the new LEGO Game Boy building set. Game Boy is just as iconic on its own, much like the NES. Perhaps it’s what Nintendo wanted. Or maybe “LEGO Game Boy” sounded like an actual handheld console co-branded […]
We have more news coming out of LEGO, and this one should tickle the fancy of fans of “I’m Batman.” Bat fans, behold the LEGO Batman Arkham Asylum (76300)! The set packs a whopping 2,953 elements, letting you build the iconic (fictional) madhouse and play out the mayhem in LEGO […]
Good news, castle enthusiasts. Soon you’ll get to build another iconic fortress, brick by brick. Joining the LEGO Architecture Himeji Castle is another icon of history: the Neuschwanstein Castle. The LEGO Architecture Neuschwanstein Castle (21063), as it is called, uses a cool 3,455 pieces to recreate the majestic 19th-century Romanesque […]