Charlotte, Author at Thumb Culture

Nostalgia + LEGO = New Mario & Yoshi Set

25Jul

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Nostalgia + LEGO = New Mario & Yoshi Set

It's a great time to be a gamer and LEGO fan. Not only have we had the recent Fortnite reveals and the news about the Shadow the Hedgehog bust, but LEGO decided to use San Diego Comic-Con as the perfect place to announce the brand new LEGO Super Mario World: Mario & Yoshi set! This set is the fifth addition to the 18+ LEGO Super Mario range, and we couldn't think of anything more perfect than Mario and Yoshi being reunited in 16bit style. WAHOOO! As this is a set aimed at us adults LEGO have really leant into the side-scrolling Nintendo nostalgia and I love it. The LEGO Super Mario World: Mario & Yoshi set uses a 2D build to bring the pixelated joy of our 16bit childhood to life. Mario may be an icon but we all know the real fan favourite is his trusty companion and stead, Yos...

25Jul

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LEGO Shadow the Hedgehog Bust Reveal

LEGO have unveiled the latest set in their bust/mask line and ultimate lifeform fans you're going to want to check this one out! That's right the latest addition to the LEGO 18+ collection is none other than Shadow the Hedgehog. More specifically Shadow as you will remember him from his first appearance in Sonic Adventure 2. The Ultimate Lifeform. LEGO have been unveiling lots of new gaming related sets recently, like these four new Fortnite sets . This set is different however, in that it's the first gaming related bust. We've had Star Wars, we've had Marvel and now it's Sonic's turn! Well, Shadow's turn. Whilst I admit the first time I saw this I did wonder why on earth LEGO would pick Shadow, I know there are many fans out there for whom this 720 piece set will hit firmly in the nost...

24Jul

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LEGO Fortnite Drops: New Sets Revealed

If there is two things we love here at Thumb Culture HQ it’s games and LEGO! So imagine how happy we were to have the new LEGO Fortnite set reveal land in our inbox. Just in case this news has passed you by, read on to find out more! Available to pre-order now the LEGO Fortnite range consists of four new sets: the LEGO Fortnite Durrr Burger, LEGO Fortnite Supply Llama, LEGO Fortnite Peely Bone and the LEGO Fortnite Battle Bus. This is the first collection inspired by Fortnite and judging how popular the LEGO Fortnite game has proven, we have no doubt these sets will fly off the shelves. LEGO Durrr Burger Starting the collection off strong we have the LEGO Durrr Burger. This is the smallest of the new sets coming in at just 193 bricks. Whilst this may be a small set, it has enough char...