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Now live: LEGO Tribute to Jules Verne’s Books gwp (set 40690)

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The LEGO Tribute to Jules Verne’s Books gift with purchase is now live on the LEGO shop!

It’s decent size build with 351 pieces and it’s got 3 references to the famous author crammed in being Around the World in Eighty Days, Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea and Five Weeks in a Balloon. https://www.lego.com/themes/harry-potter

To get this deal from LEGO, you’ll need to $240AUD. According to LEGO’s site, this GWP has a retail value of $38.99 which seems good value for the spend (an addition 15% of value (ish).

LEGO 40690 Tribute to Jules Verne's Books SWP environment shot

What do you think of this set? Is it good looking build and will you be getting it?

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LEGO Construction Excavator review (set 60420)!

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Review of the 2024 LEGO City Construction Excavator! This review is independent and in no way affiliated with LEGO. The set is a tad overpriced but is worth it?

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About this LEGO set

Fans of construction vehicles will love this LEGO excavator toy – packed with details for realistic play. An immersive build before the play Kids aged 8 and over can enjoy building the toy digger before setting out on exciting construction projects.

Built for rough terrain, this powerful machine rolls on tough ground-gripping tracks.

Versatile boom, the articulated boom and operator’s cab rotate 360°.

Story-inspiring 3 characters construction worker minifigures and accessories.

 

Sydney to get the World’s Largest LEGO store soon!

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For those living in Sydney, some good news dropped in the form of another LEGO store opening in the heart of the CBD!

But this one will be the biggest LEGO store in the world! Even bigger than the previous biggest one in London’s Leicester Square. With a footprint of 900 square metres (almost 100sqms bigger) and spread over 2 stories it is going to be packed to the hilt with LEGO goodies! [Read more…] about Sydney to get the World’s Largest LEGO store soon!

Getting Started with and Mastering LEGO Mindstorms Book reviews

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This is a quick review of Getting Started with LEGO MINDSTORMS and Mastering LEGO MINDSTORMS. These books will help you learn the basics of building and programming LEGO robots and then move on to more complex creations created using Python and Word Blocks. [Read more…] about Getting Started with and Mastering LEGO Mindstorms Book reviews

LEGO City Update: a curved Train Tunnel!

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In this LEGO City update, I’m going to focus on building the train tunnels just before the Train Station I showed in the last video. My goal was to give myself more space to add scenery, but also to make something a lot more interesting than just the usual straight train tunnel that’s easy to build. Hint: This was not an easy LEGO build and required some techniques I haven’t done before!

LEGO Hogwarts Express Collectors’ Edition thoughts (#76405)

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I’ve been thinking a lot about the new LEGO Hogwarts Express Collectors’ Edition 76405. And I finally decided it’s time to share my thoughts on why I love and hate this set. It really is so polarising for everyone. [Read more…] about LEGO Hogwarts Express Collectors’ Edition thoughts (#76405)

LEGO Lighting Kit Installation for Ghostbusters ECTO-1 (#10274)

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This is a review of the Game of Bricks LEGO Lighting Kit for the Ghostbusters Ecto-1 (10274). This is the version with sound and remote control. And it is awesome! [Read more…] about LEGO Lighting Kit Installation for Ghostbusters ECTO-1 (#10274)

LEGO Express Passenger Train Jacobs Bogies Tutorial (60337)

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This is the LEGO City Express Train Modified with Jacobs bogies. This type of train bogie is where two carriages share the same set of wheels which makes them run smoother and faster. This custom LEGO Train Tutorial will show you how to modify the LEGO City Train 2022 🚂 with Jacobs bogies (set 60337) – and also tell you a bit more about what they are! [Read more…] about LEGO Express Passenger Train Jacobs Bogies Tutorial (60337)