Octan Factory MOC: Roof on & in its new home

I started working on this building over five long months ago, and at last it's able to contribute to New JANG City.  Of course it's not complete yet, but it really alters the empty/populated space ratio in this city.

• Video: LEGO city update - Octan Factory MOC is in! Mar. 31, 2017

With this off my building table, I can divert focus over to some other projects for awhile.  Big sigh of relief here.

A look through a LEGO Idea Book from 1985

Here we go, something more properly "vintage."  I'd never seen the inside of this one before, but it still managed to trigger a lot of nostalgia for me with its contents.

• Video: A look through a LEGO Idea Book from 1985

LEGO Island Xtreme Stunts Air Chase from 2002! set 6735

Happy Flashback Friday, if you're into that sort of thing :)  This is a short video calling a small set from early this millennium.  What's up next will be none of those!

• Video: LEGO Island Xtreme Stunts Air Chase from 2002! set 6735

LEGO Elves Aira's Airship & the Amulet Chase review! 41184

Here's another representative from LEGO's favorite theme for introducing new parts & part/color combinations!

• Video: LEGO Elves Aira's Airship & the Amulet Chase review! 41184

Mega Construx Halo Heroes Series 4 Dare, Wetwork, Arestor & summary

Alright!  I picked up the Argus Spartan about two weeks ago, Dare shortly after that, and most recently the Wetwork Spartan started rapidly flickering in & out of stock at Amazon and flipping between retail & scalper prices.  Fortunately I happened to browse through one of the times it was in stock at a reasonable price, letting me finally finish the collection!

• Video: Mega Construx Halo Heroes Series 4 Dare, Wetwork, Arestor & summary

LEGO Pirates of the Caribbean: Silent Mary review - 71042

I think official pictures of this ship did it serious injustice.  Stand the main mast upright and it's actually quite a nice display piece if you appreciate the art and intrigue of tattered & decayed old things.  I say that with no sarcasm or cynicism, believe it or not!

• Video: LEGO Pirates of the Caribbean: Silent Mary review! (Dead Men Tell No Tales ship) 71042

LEGO Guardians of the Galaxy vol. 2 Ravager Attack review - 76079

This week I reviewed the last of the whopping three (3!) Marvel GoTG2 sets released for the new movie.  It feels like a small amount of product for such a big, expensive film, but I have a feeling LEGO did their homework based upon sales from the first round and made a conservative choice that's smart & responsible.

• Video: LEGO Marvel Guardians of the Galaxy vol. 2 Ravager Attack review! 76079

LEGO Technic 2017 Telehandler review! 42061

Some of the most interesting Technic sets of the Winter-ish 2016-2017 season were only released in Europe & Asia so far, even after two major waves of product drops.  However, this telescopic handler is a real performer with all of the desired working functions in a modest-sized package.

• Video: LEGO Technic 2017 Telehandler review! 42061

LEGO Creator 3-in-1 Blue Express review! 31054

Yes!  Finally I've finished up another full LEGO theme from the early 2017 release season.  I certainly did not save the best for last, though.

• Video: LEGO Creator 3-in-1 Blue Express review! 31054

Airfix Quick Build F-22 Raptor model review

These things will never stop being deceptive at first (and second) glance, as technically, they're almost 100% LEGO-compatible.

• Video: Airfix Quick Build F-22 Raptor model review