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Review: LEGO 21356 River Steamboat

Jay Ong — Sun, 06 Apr 2025 17:18:18 +0000

21356 River Steamboat receives the honour of becoming the biggest LEGO Ideas set of all time, weighing in at 4,090-piece, making this impressive model a true heavyweight of a LEGO set. This model is a love letter to historic American steamboats that used to ply their trade up and down rivers like the Mississippi, and […]

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Review: LEGO 21355 The Evolution of STEM

Jay Ong — Mon, 03 Feb 2025 15:43:56 +0000

21355 The Evolution of STEM is the next LEGO Ideas set coming on 1 March 2025, and true to its name is a celebration of all things Science, Technology, Engineering and Math, paying tribute to the many discoveries and scientists that have shaped the understanding of our modern world. It’s a really enjoyable set, filled […]

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Review: LEGO 21353 The Botanical Garden (2024)

Jay Ong — Thu, 24 Oct 2024 15:14:23 +0000

LEGO Ideas finishes 2024 incredibly strong with 21353 The Botanical Garden, an impeccably-designed model that’s one of the most aesthetically-pleasing buildings that LEGO have ever produced. 21353 The Botanical Garden blends architecture, colour, storytelling and of course a plethora of brick-built plants that will delight your inner Botanist, and is bound to grow on LEGO […]

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Review: LEGO 21352 Magic of Disney

Jay Ong — Fri, 20 Sep 2024 15:16:30 +0000

2023 was a huge year for Disney as they celebrated their 100th anniversary with year-long launches, activities and more. As part of the #Disney100 celebrations, LEGO Ideas had the opportunity to run the 100 Years of Fairytales challenge that culminated with 2A2A‘s winning entry transformed into 21352 Magic of Disney, a celebration of all things […]

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Review: LEGO 21351 The Nightmare Before Christmas

Jay Ong — Sat, 17 Aug 2024 13:10:50 +0000

As we head into Halloween, LEGO Ideas is set to release one of the most anticipated sets of 2024, 21351 The Nightmare Before Christmas, which launches on 3 September 2024 for LEGO Insiders (free to join), ahead of a 6 September general release. Tim Burton’s quintessential Halloween/Christmas tale is brought to life in this 2,193-piece […]

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Review: LEGO 21350 Jaws

Jay Ong — Tue, 30 Jul 2024 14:16:43 +0000

LEGO Ideas takes on one of the most iconic Steven Spielberg movies with 21350 Jaws, which releases on 3 August 2024 for LEGO Insiders. Yup that’s right, the 3rd of August, not the 1st! This 1,497-piece LEGO set is a superb celebration of one of Steven Spielberg’s most important movies, and beneath the surface, boasts […]

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Review: LEGO 21349 Tuxedo Cat

Jay Ong — Fri, 17 May 2024 13:08:00 +0000

If you’ve ever wanted a hyper-realistic Cat made out of LEGO bricks, the LEGO Ideas 21349 Tuxedo Cat is just the right set for you. Its the 57th LEGO Ideas set so far, and the 5th LEGO Ideas set to be released in 2024, and I think one of the most charming ones so far. […]

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Review: LEGO 21348 Dungeons and Dragons: Red Dragon’s Tale

Jay Ong — Sat, 23 Mar 2024 13:47:26 +0000

The LEGO Dungeons and Dragons set is without a doubt, one of the most exciting and impressive sets of 2024, and after immersing myself in the build, I can safely say that LEGO and Wizards of the Coast have come together to produce an exceptional set. Looking for LEGO D&D Minifigures? Check out my full […]

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Review: LEGO 21344 The Orient Express

Jay Ong — Sat, 25 Nov 2023 16:58:15 +0000

All aboard the LEGO 21344 The Orient Express which rolls into LEGO Stores and LEGO.com on 1 December 2023. It’s the 52nd LEGO Ideas set, and features a detailed model of The Orient Express. I will preface this review by saying that I’m not a LEGO Train expert or even a fan, so I’m feeling […]

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Review: LEGO 40595 Tribute to Galileo Galilei (GWP)

Jay Ong — Sat, 28 Oct 2023 13:19:13 +0000

As we head into November, LEGO Ideas fans have a new set to look forward to – 40595 Tribute to Galileo Galilei, which will be a gift with purchase (GWP) and celebrates the famed Italian astronomer Galileo Galilei. 40595 Tribute to Galileo Galilei will be available from 1-16 November 2023 when you spend US$130 / […]

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Review: LEGO 21343 Viking Village

Jay Ong — Tue, 05 Sep 2023 14:20:39 +0000

LEGO Ideas continues its strong run to close out 2023, with 21343 Viking Village, an impressive homage to classic LEGO Vikings, which back in 2005-2006 were an extension of LEGO’s Castle theme. 21343 Viking Village received a second lease of life, after winning the LEGO Ideas x Target Fan Vote, and will be released on […]

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