We reported on the upcoming wave of City sets some time ago. However, the LEGO® Group has recently released official images showing more detail. Additionally, we now have set specifics. I also conducted an Instagram poll a few weeks ago to gauge how much you are all looking forward to these sets. Those results are also included here. So, read
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Large City theme sets often make my wish list. While I am not a fan of many small builds, or even the open-back design of many of these sets, the signs, accessories, and building facades normally inspire me. The Ski Resort (60203) checked off all those boxes. In this week’s review, we take a closer look at the set. To
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Early images of the City summer 2020 LEGO® sets are starting to surface at online retailers around the world. This bit of news comes hot on the heels of the announcement of the Creator 3-in-1 kits hitting shelves at the same time. Interestingly, this City news brings with it the science sub-theme of the year. Consequently, it looks like a
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This week’s review is a small one featuring the Construction Loader (60219). This little City set came out in 2018. It is the perfect addition to your LEGO® city construction sites! To read about how I generate scores in my reviews, click here. For more City theme review, click here. CONSTRUCTION LOADER (60219) SUMMARY NAME: Construction Loader SET #: 60219
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January 2020 brought a new selection of exciting LEGO® sets to the market. Among them, the City theme received a new Safari Off-roader (60267). Several details drew me to this kit early on. Firstly, you get a new big cat figurine. Second, one Minifigure comes with the log costume that I loved so much in the Mountain Police Headquarters set.
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Occasionally, I decide to be done collecting a theme. It is not that I do not like the theme. More like I have gotten all the sets that I was really itching to have. Such was the case with the last round of Arctic Exploration sets from the City theme of 2018. However, fate had another plan that made itself
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A while back, the LEGO® Group sent me a few of the 2019 City Mars Exploration sets to review. I decided to save the best until last. By best, I mean the one that I was most looking forward to. On the quest to reach Mars, mankind will need a stop over en route. Minifigures are ahead of the game,
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I am not going to lie, Capital City (60200) was not high on my list of sets to buy. However, that does not mean that the set did not interest me. I was intrigued by the signage included in the kit, as well as some of the builds. It was the price tag that set me off. When the opportunity
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I love LEGO® space exploration sets. The summer 2019 wave of City kits focused on this theme. Given these facts, I have been slowly building my way through the selection. This week, I have the Deep Space Rocket and Launch Control (60228) set to share. It is the second largest set from the series, and the second to come with
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Rocket Assembly and Transport is the largest of the summer 2019 City Mars Exploration sets. The centerpiece of the kit is an epic rocket. Additionally, you get several smaller builds to set up your own mission control. However, the set comes at a hefty price that many might find inhibitive. This week, we will take a closer look at Rocket
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