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Lego unleashes PAC-MAN Arcade Set for retro gaming fans – no quarters needed

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NEWS – I’m a big fan of nostalgia, especially 80’s nostalgia. Lego recently introduced the LEGO Icons PAC-MAN Arcade building set for adults. The 2651-piece set is a non-functional gaming system loaded with retro game details. And although it is non-functional, you can still simulate the chase with the mechanical maze and watch PAC-MAN try […]

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JMBricklayer Botanical Collection Butterfly Orchid review – flowers that never wilt!

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REVIEW – Do you love receiving fresh flowers?  Who doesn’t?  Well, I am going to be honest, I typically do not.  It is not that I don’t love them and love the thoughtfulness of them, I just can’t justify the price tag attached to purchasing them.  Not to mention the fact they will be wilting

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Forget about the Batmobile, you can build a LEGO Batcycle!

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NEWS – You can make your Batman dreams come true with this soon-to-be-released LEGO Batman Batcycle model set. This LEGO Technic kit is a scale-model replica of the Batcycle as seen in the 2022 movie The Batman and features 641 pieces of nerdy fun. This model is rated for kids ages 9 and up, but

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JMBricklayer Medieval Lighthouse Building Block Set review – a spectacular set with some issues

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REVIEW – After reviewing their 3-in-1 medieval weapon, JMBricklayer offered me a chance to review another building block set that they sell.  I gladly accepted their gracious offer and decided to build their Medieval Lighthouse.  This massive set arrived just before Christmas, which gave me the perfect opportunity to spend a couple days putting it

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JMBricklayer 3-in-1 Medieval Weapon model kit review – an excellent alternative to LEGO Technic

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REVIEW – I played with LEGO as a kid, and when my wife and I had kids, I rediscovered the joy of creating with them.  The kids are grown and gone now, but I still like building LEGO sets.  When I was younger, there really weren’t many choices.  Either we bought genuine LEGO bricks or

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Funwhole Lakeside Lodge Building Set review – a very detailed building brick set with lights

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REVIEW – I’ve been a longtime fan of building with Legos, but lately, I’ve been experimenting with Lego alternatives.  I recently built JMBricklayer’s 3-in-1 medieval weapon, and now I’m trying something a bit more domestic:  Funwhole’s Lakeside Lodge.  I’m hoping that this medium-sized set that comes with its own lighting system will be fun to

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The LEGO Atari 2600 gaming console kit is loaded with nostalgia

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NEWS – When I was a kid, I loved LEGOS. And to this day, my favorite Christmas gift was an Atari 2600 gaming console. This new LEGO kit combines both, and the nostalgia comes rushing back. The LEGO ICONS Atari 2600 kit contains everything you need to build the classic gaming console and a singular

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Get your LEGO build on with the Builder’s Mat from MOC.Industries

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NEWS – MOC.Industries’s new Builder’s Mat is a 45 x 30 cm self-healing mat (similar material to that used in hobby / sewing cutting mats) designed to help layout new designs and structures built with LEGO-brand (or compatible) building bricks. The Builder’s Mat features layout grids for both studs-out modeling (such as for floors or

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LEGO isn’t just for fun, it’s home decor too!

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NEWS – How do you bring your love of LEGO to your whole house instead of just displaying some awesome models on a shelf? You use LEGO storage boxes, shelves, and even wall hangers! The Danish company Room Copenhagen has partnered with LEGO to offer some wooden LEGO branded storage boxes, wall shelves, wall hangers,

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WLWYB Ambient light Lego letter lamp review – personalize your light with Legos

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REVIEW – Are you info creative lighting?  Are you also into building things with Legos?  If the answer to both of those questions is “yes”, then read on!  The Lego enthusiasts at WLWYB (we love what you build) have come up with an interesting USB-powered feature light built from Lego bricks.  Let’s check it out!

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This app shows what you can make with a random pile of LEGO bricks

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NEWS – When you need some inspiration for something to build with your LEGO bricks, there’s an app for that! The app is Brickit and uses the camera on your iPhone to scan a pile of bricks and then gives you a selection of models that you can build along with step-by-step instructions like the

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