One more for the Exo-Force fans, with still more yet to come! Seems this is a bit of an orange-themed end to the week, eh?
One more for the Exo-Force fans, with still more yet to come! Seems this is a bit of an orange-themed end to the week, eh?
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LEGO Exo-Force Claw Crusher from 2007! set 8101 review
One more for the Exo-Force fans, with still more yet to come! Seems this is a bit of an orange-themed end to the week, eh?
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LEGO Star Wars Limited Edition 2010 white Boba Fett review
Only after I checked out the 2015 white Boba Fett did I learn of the existence of this earlier, (somewhat) limited production piece.
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LEGO Slizer / Throwbot Flare from 2000 - set 8521
In the countdown to completion of this theme, the number remaining is getting really low now! Only The Purples remain.
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LEGO Star Wars ARC-170 Fighter from 2005! set 7259 review
Here's LEGO's first figure-scaled rendition of one of the better-appreciated elements of the Star Wars prequel trilogy.
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JANGBRiCKS Bionicle Self-MOC update - Golden Lorne
Instagram followers have seen a few teasers over the past few days, now blog viewers get the full reveal the day before it goes public on YouTube :) This is my latest update to my large action figure self-MOC series that started all the way back in 2010. This is also a completely new build, and the first time I've deviated from the original color scheme, making it somewhat of a "special edition" version, you might say.
It ain't perfect, and this one is way down on articulation from the last couple due to the surprising use of a single prefab torso, but this has arguably more fine detailing than any of the previous incarnations.
Whatever the specifics, I enjoyed the build and am satisfied with the result for now, but I'll surely redo it all again in the future!
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Introducing a new partnership with Brickset!
Happy news today! The following is a press release that just went live:
Brickset, the premier LEGO set database, and JANGBRiCKS, the leading producer of video reviews of LEGO products on YouTube, today announced a partnership that will introduce new audiences to both resources and benefit the entire LEGO community.
From now on Brickset will be embedding JANGBRiCKS video reviews into its set reviews, enabling readers to quickly and easily gain multiple perspectives on the set being reviewed. Meanwhile, JANGBRiCKS will be using Brickset as its primary source of set information, which will be displayed during video reviews.
"Brickset is my favorite source for LEGO set info and news and the first place I go to research products for all of my LEGO reviews", said Bamidele 'JANG' Shangobunmi. "I also use Brickset's collection management features to track upcoming releases as well as the over 1,000 sets I've reviewed in the past. I'm more than happy to be able to use Brickset data directly in my videos and to help introduce this fantastic resource to my viewers.
“JANGBRiCKS has a huge following on YouTube so I'm pleased that Brickset will feature prominently in his videos." said Huw Millington, Brickset.com’s operator, “Augmenting our written reviews with JANGBRiCKS’ videos will allow our viewers to experience the best of both worlds on a single website.”
I've mentioned my regular use of and respect for Brickset a number of times in the past, and being able to now cooperate directly with them like this both an honor and a pleasure. Most importantly, the core goal of this partnership is to offer more content that viewers of both resources may find valuable.
The humble first fruits of this labor are already visible. Check out the first installment of Brickset's summer Bionicle reviews with my video reviews embedded, and my just-uploaded Ninjago Kai Drifter polybag review with Brickset data embedded, including spots for always-asked-for set pricing information, though this particular set happened to be a free promotional giveaway :)
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LEGO Aquazone Aquanauts Crystal Crawler from 1996! set 6145
As seen in a recent Bricklink haul!
More older under water themed sets to be reviewed over the coming month and beyond, for sure.
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Mega Bloks Monster High buildable Fear Squad set review!
This is one of two newest Mega Bloks buildable sets that just showed up in stores from this very popular license.
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A look through a LEGO catalog from 1992
Some folks have liked these little trips down nostalgia lane in the past, so here's another :)
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LEGO Mars Mission MT-21 Mobile Mining Unit from 2008! set 7648
More Mars Mission for the fans! I won't run out of these for awhile, and I don't even have the whole series.
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Cobi WWII British Cromwell Mk. VII A27M tank review!
My first Cobi Small Army series build & review was a pleasant surprise for me with good part quality and design. Let's see if that was a fluke.
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Mega Bloks Halo NMPD Pelican Air Base review
At long last (though at roughly the normal time), the Signature Series set of the year in the Mega Bloks Halo lineup has reached store shelves.
There was already quite a bit of fan dissent when this was first announced, as it did not appear to belong in the high-tier lineup that previously featured the Forward Unto Dawn and Scarab. This Pelican is larger than its predecessors, but only by a smidge. The sent ends up using over 1,700+ parts and requiring a massive box because it also includes a very large, elevated landing pad for display, and a small, but useful 2-level (3 if you count the roof) slice of NMPD HQ.
Whatcha think?
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LEGO UFO series V-Wing Fighter from 1997! set 6836 review
Only my second review from this oldish LEGO space series that was very retro even in its day.
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Mega Bloks Call of Duty Nuketown 2 review!
I got tired of searching for this set in my region while being pummeled by commenters chiding me for having no new MB:CoD reviews (because there are no new MB:CoD sets available to review!), and I bought this at the Amazon/eBay scalper price. Funny thing is, on a per-part basis, said scalper price would be par for the course if it was a LEGO set. Oh no, I went there! :)
I continue to constantly check online shops and numerous retailers within 30 miles of me for any new releases, as always. Can't buy & review what's not available to buy in the first place :( I can only do my best, nothing more!
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LEGO Slizer / Throwbot Electro / Energy from 1999! set 8507 review
Purple! Another one of the more unique Slizers/Throwbots in terms of overall design. I need to find a custom use for that unprinted visor.
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LEGO Slizer / Throwbot Spark from 2000! rare set 8522 review
Here it is, the hardest Slizer/Throwbot to find, and the last one I needed to review!
I've put all of the sets of this theme into a single Slizer / Throwbots playlist that's now live for hopefully long-term safekeeping & organization.
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LEGO Alpha Team Command Sub from 2002! set 4794 review
Here's another older yellow submarine from LEGO, but this time from the Mission Deep Sea sub-theme of Alpha Team. The set far exceeds my expectations.
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Mega Bloks Call of Duty Desert Squad & Advanced Warfare Atlas Troopers reviews
I still haven't seen either of these in stores anywhere in my greater metropolitan area, but they're on Amazon and have long been spotted in the wild in patches elsewhere. Hopefully availability will ramp up soon, quite late though it already is.
Videos:
- Mega Bloks Call of Duty Desert Squad set review
- Mega Bloks Call of Duty Advanced Warfare Atlas Troopers review
Edit: Clipped upload fixed for the Atlas Troopers video.
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Long-rumored Mega Bloks Halo Last Man Standing II review
Well lookey here! The myth has become reality after all; only a year late to the party and through secondary market channels, though. The other two sets from this sub-sub-theme hit shelves in July 2014, but exclusive retailer Target never picked this one up. There was a production run of the set, however, and thankfully they're finally starting to make their way onto the market.
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LEGO 2015 Christmas Train promo set set 40138 review!
Happy Holidays for 2015! It's not even November as of this writing, but the winter commerce season is in full swing, and LEGO is giving it a little push with a giveaway of this nice, decently sizable Christmas-themed giveaway. In the US, this is being given away with orders over $99 for a limited time.
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