...and I found a few things. The picture doesn't quite show everything unveiled in the video.
Thursday, December 22, 2016
So, I went to Toys R Us today...
...and I found a few things. The picture doesn't quite show everything unveiled in the video.
LEGO Ninjago Vermillion Invader review! 70624
More from the Ninjago Hands of Time season! This is one of the sets I was looking forward to the least, but it's actually not bad if you can get past the monotrack-ant-headmobile-with-snail-eyes looks.
Wednesday, December 21, 2016
LEGO NEXO Knights Lance's Twin Jouster review
Nothing groundbreaking here, but I think a very good amount of play value for the price and better execution of the usual gimmicks than I expected in this small of a set.
Tuesday, December 20, 2016
FAQ: Why does LEGO use so many messy colors for parts?
Q: Why does LEGO use so many messy colors for parts?
- A: Many LEGO fans, myself included, find the multi-colored messes of Technic sub-frames, interior and back-of-model builds to be just that, messes, and quite undesirable. However, LEGO has previously made it clear that what causes these messes is a very intentional, strictly-enforced design policy regarding ease of building. In a pile of random parts, friction pins, frictionless pins, friction axle-pins, frictionless axle-pins, and 2L axles all have extremely similar shapes and can be difficult to distinguish if they're all the same color. LEGO thus developed a color-coding system specifically to combat this. Frictionless axle-pins are always tan, while the friction versions are always blue. 2L axles are red by default, though designers can be granted exceptions on a rare case-by-case basis to use black ones if they can convince the design review committees it's absolutely crucial or if there are no black 2L pins going in the same build steps. These are just some examples, but the policy is applied to many types of parts, even basic bricks and plates. It's applied even more frequently & strongly with foundation assemblies that are going to be hidden (or mostly so), and also in builds targeting the youngest builders who may not yet have the patience to do much sorting & sifting. There's a method, backed by science and research, behind the mess. Still a mess, though.
LEGO Ninjago Samurai VXL review! 70625
There's a new Samurai X in town, and it's not Nya, but it's in this set which centers around a single-seat car and costs a hefty $50 US.
LEGO Batman Movie collectible minifigures series reviewed!
Here's a look at the complete new LEGO Batman Movie CMF series of 20 (!) figures. Some of these are really silly, others are really nice, and many are both.
Once again, my thanks to the existence of eBay (member for 17 years & counting!). These figures are not available anywhere near me, but in other parts of the country evidently they're lining store shelves. Go figure.
Mega Construx Halo Heroes series 3 review!
Thank goodness for eBay! These probably won't show up at stores in my area until next month, but I was able them from folks who live where they've already been available for weeks.
Sunday, December 18, 2016
LEGO NEXO Knights Jestro's Headquarters review! 70352
Welcome to NEXO Knights year 2! To counter the mobility of the Fortrex, Jestro has wheels on his newest abode, plus a bunch of detachable bits and entirely too much gray.
No early 2nd wave LEGO Batman Movie reviews from me
A bunch of YouTubers got an offer from a marketing company to receive a bunch of the LEGO Batman Movie sets plus some other merchandise for free in exchange for content. I have elected not to participate. As usual I will be reviewing the sets once they are released to the public and I am able to buy them.
This is a similar scenario the previous LEGO Scooby-Doo promotion, but while I partook in that opportunity, I did not review those free sets and instead made "remix" MOCs of most and gave one to charity, reviewing other copies of the same sets once I was able to purchase them at retail.
This is a similar scenario the previous LEGO Scooby-Doo promotion, but while I partook in that opportunity, I did not review those free sets and instead made "remix" MOCs of most and gave one to charity, reviewing other copies of the same sets once I was able to purchase them at retail.
LEGO Ninjago Dragon's Forge review! 70627
Here's my first 2017 LEGO Ninjago "Hands of Time" season set review, featuring a generous structure and the fire & water Fusion Dragon.
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