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toys-and-hobbies3 months ago

Lego's Nostalgic Game Boy Set Transformed into a Playable Masterpiece

Lego released a detailed 421-piece set of the iconic Nintendo Game Boy, capturing its design and functionality with pressable buttons, lenticular screens, and game cartridges, appealing to both Lego fans and nostalgic gamers. The set involved close collaboration with Nintendo, took about an hour and 15 minutes to build, and is praised for its accuracy, affordability, and fun building experience.

toys-and-hobbies1 year ago

"Exploring Friendship: LEGO Friends Space Research Rover Review"

The LEGO Friends 42602 Space Research Rover, part of the 2024 Space subtheme, is set to hit store shelves on April 1st for US $49.99 | CAN $64.99 | UK £44.99. The 514-piece set features Olivia and William crewing the rover, with play features including alien blooms and a small hover vehicle. The colorful fern pieces and unique color scheme make it a standout, and its strong interconnectivity with other Space subtheme sets adds to its appeal, despite the inclusion of minidolls over minifigs.

toys-and-hobbies1 year ago

"Exclusive LEGO BrickLink Designer Program Series 1 Sets Available for Pre-order Now"

Pre-orders for the first round of LEGO's BrickLink Designer Program Series 1 sets are now open, featuring five models submitted by LEGO fans. Each set requires over 3,000 pre-orders to go into production, with a limit of two per household. These one-off creations will have a single production run and are estimated to ship in July after the pre-order period ends.

toys-and-hobbies2 years ago

"Introducing the Latest LEGO Creator 3in1 Sets: Retro Camera, Flowers in Watering Can, and More!"

The latest LEGO Creator 3in1 sets are now available, offering a variety of models to build and rebuild. The sets include a Space Astronaut, Flowers in Watering Can, Tropical Ukulele, Retro Roller Skate, Retro Camera, Exotic Peacock, Wild Safari Animals, Flatbed Truck with Helicopter, Hamster Wheel, and Red Dragon, with prices ranging from $9.99 to $64.99. Each set provides an immersive building experience and options for creative play, catering to different age groups and interests.

toys-and-hobbies2 years ago

"LEGO's Stellar 2024 Lineup: From Earth to Space and Beyond"

Lego has unveiled its upcoming Technic set, the Planet Earth and Moon in Orbit, which allows users to build a rotating replica of the Earth, moon, and sun to observe their orbits and interactions in space. The set includes educational details such as printed rings to depict moon phases and months to track Earth's orbit. Priced at $75, the Technic set showcases Lego's recent focus on space exploration and offers a unique blend of entertainment and education.

toys-and-hobbies2 years ago

LEGO Ideas Unveils The Insect Collection (21342)

LEGO has announced the upcoming release of The Insect Collection (21342) as part of the LEGO Ideas line. The set, designed by LEGO fan José Maria, features 1,111 pieces and includes insects such as the blue morpho butterfly, honeybee, Hercules beetle, Chinese Mantis, and seven-spotted ladybug. To celebrate the launch, LEGO has created a nature-inspired ASMR playlist called Green Noise, featuring sounds of each insect created using LEGO bricks and Foley techniques. The playlist aims to provide a moment of relaxation for listeners while building LEGO sets. The Insect Collection will be available on September 4 for VIPs/Insiders and on September 7 for all customers.