Collectibles

Final Fantasy Is Shaking Up Every Magic: The Gathering Format

20Jun

By JoseNo Comments

Final Fantasy Is Shaking Up Every Magic: The Gathering Format

Magic: The Gathering - Final Fantasy is the first Extended Universes premium set to be Standard legal. After only one week since its official release, many Final Fantasy cards are finding their way into competitive Standard builds. From enchantment reanimation with 'Yuna, Hope of Spire', and 'Cecil, Dark Knight' mono black midrange, to my personal favourite Gruul Delium with 'Terra, Magical Adept'. Final Fantasy's influence doesn't stop there, though. In only one week, 'Vivi Ornitier' and 'Y'shtola, Night's Blessed' have made their way up to the 200 most popular commander list on CEDHREC.com. From Midgard to Modern: Why (Almost) Every MTG Format is Impacted Are you playing with the new Magic: The Gathering - Final Fantasy cards? How do you feel about them becoming a steadfast in players ...

Magic: The Gathering – Final Fantasy – Most Expensive Standard Set Ever

13Jun

By JoseNo Comments

Features

Magic: The Gathering – Final Fantasy – Most Expensive Standard Set Ever

Most Magic: The Gathering players are, by now, used to the high prices of cards, booster boxes, or other premium products that Wizards of the Coast has been releasing at overwhelming speed in the last few years. The Final Fantasy set marks a stark difference, simply by the fact that it is Standard legal. Players excited to play their favourite characters from the rich Final Fantasy lore are going to have to dig deep in their pockets to do so. Cloud and Sephiroth are coming to an LGS near you Yes, it's an exciting time to be a Magic: The Gathering player, undoubtedly so. With this set and the SpongeBob Secret Lair that just came out not three months ago, you can now play Commander and sit across 'Squidward, Sarcastic Snob', 'Cloud, Midgar Mercenary', and 'Chun-Li, Countless Kicks'. Th...

LEGO Ideas Minifigure Vending Machine Revealed

21May

By CharlotteNo Comments

LEGO, News & Updates

LEGO Ideas Minifigure Vending Machine Revealed

The latest LEGO Ideas set has been revealed, and it's none other then the LEGO Ideas Minifigure Vending Machine set. With a classic retro-inspired vintage style this buildable vending machine is a conversation-starting display piece. The set was submitted by Belgium-based Fan Designer, Rob Vangansewinkel, as part of the LEGO Ideas programme. Talking about his design, Rob said, “As a kid, I had a real vending machine at home and loved it - so the idea of creating a working LEGO brick version that dispenses minifigures just clicked. I started with a digital version of the model and posted it on LEGO Ideas. But I wasn’t sure if the dispensing mechanism would really work, so I spent about two months testing and refining the design with actual LEGO bricks. I even took apart my old vending mach...

LEGO Beauty and The Beast Castle Full Build Review

8May

By Charlotte1 Comment

Features, LEGO

LEGO Beauty and The Beast Castle Full Build Review

Once upon a time in a land far away, I wrote a preview of the newly released LEGO Beauty and The Beast Castle set. The time has come for me to share the full build with you all. Let's not wait for the last petal to fall, let's get into this review. Tale As Old As Time This is not a small set, but being a Disney castle would you expect anything less? The 2916 bricks are divided across 21 bags. Whilst the instructions span 2 thick booklets. For those interested in scale, or indeed shelf space requirements, this is smaller then the now retired LEGO Disney Castle 71040 set. In fact you'll spot a nice side by side just below! However, this is still a beast of a build. Fully built the LEGO Beauty and The Beast Castle is 53cm in height, 33cm wide and has a depth of 15cm. So plan shelf spac...

2May

By CharlotteNo Comments

Hardware & Tech

Minecraft Cable Guys Review

It was not so long ago we were sharing the news of the EXG Pro officially licensed Minecraft Cable Guys and Cable Guys Holdems! Now I'm back, as promised, with a little review of two of the available products! And what an iconic duo I got sent too. Does it get anymore Minecraft then Creepers and Piglins? First we mine, then we craft. Whilst each design is unmistakably Minecraft themed, there is more to these collectibles then just looking good. Designed to securely cradle controllers, smartphones, earbuds etc. they’re ideal for keeping your tech organised. Let's take a closer look at the two we were sent. Minecraft Creeper REST I've had my fair share of Cable Guy REST stands. From Pac-Man to Jack Skellington there's a Cable Guy for every fandom! This Creeper is the perfect addition to ...

New LEGO Fortnite Sets: Chapter Two Begins

24Apr

By CharlotteNo Comments

LEGO, News & Updates

New LEGO Fortnite Sets: Chapter Two Begins

Lego and Fortnite. Two of my favourite things. Which is why I love everything about the LEGO Fortnite collab from the game to the sets released last October. I've been keeping my hopes up that we'll have some new additions to this line soon. And I finally have the good news to share with you all. We're getting not 1 but 4 new sets! “Whether it be physical building or the diverse digital experiences on offer, LEGO Fortnite has something for everyone”, said Remi Marcelli, Senior Vice President, GAME at the LEGO Group. “These latest sets allow us to continue offering amazing LEGO Fortnite play experiences that surprise and delight builders around the world.” So what are these new sets for what I am now calling LEGO Fortnite Chapter 2? Let's take a look! LEGO Fortnite Peely & Sparkplu...

LEGO Beauty and The Beast Castle Preview

15Apr

By CharlotteNo Comments

Features, LEGO

LEGO Beauty and The Beast Castle Preview

It's no secret we love Lego here at Thumb Culture. We have a whole section of the website dedicated to it after all. Recently we got sent the biggest set we have to review yet. But what could it be? Be Our Guess I know the article title gives it away, but indulge me here. Followers over on our TikTok got a sneak peek into this mysterious new review set. We even gave viewers a chance to guess which set it was. Would you have been able to guess it? https://www.tiktok.com/@thumb_culture/video/7492015115676437782 Sacré Bleu Of course we have very smart followers and people guessed it rather quickly. What else could it be but the LEGO Disney Beauty and the Beast Castle?! This is one of my favourite Disney movies and even just looking through the instruction booklets got me emot...

10Apr

By CharlotteNo Comments

LEGO, News & Updates

LEGO Marvel Gains New Mini Bust Sets

Ok who had LEGO Mini Bust on your LEGO Marvel bingo card? Yep that's right, LEGO have shared details of new Marvel character mini bust builds. And not just any Marvel characters, but Iron Man and Iron Spider-Man. In the flesh, er, in the LEGO brick! These are marketed as 18+ but from what I've seen this is because they are designed to be display builds, rather then play sets. Let's take a closer look at them. LEGO Marvel Iron Man bust This LEGO Marvel Iron Man bust set replicates the Iron Man MK4 armour. Which if you didn't know is the armour seen in the Iron Man 2 movie. The set maybe a mere 434 pieces but it packs a lot into that. With 2 posable airbrake flaps, micro missile launchers amongst other features I don't want to spoil, this is a set for any Marvel fan. Of course the set is n...

Minecraft Cable Guys Collection Available Now

8Apr

By CharlotteNo Comments

News & Updates

Minecraft Cable Guys Collection Available Now

With Minecraft: The Movie out now the world is, quite rightly, exploring the Outerworlds for awesome merch. Just like these EXG Pro officially licensed Minecraft Cable Guys and Cable Guys Holdems! If you're looking to add a little more block built goodness to your set-up this us the collection for you Minecraft Cable Guys Controller and Phone Stands Click the images for a closer look. Whilst all of these Minecraft Cable Guys are primarily stands to hold your controller as it's charging, they are compatible with most mobile phones too. Or your TV remote if you really want. Then again these new R.E.S.T holders are so detailed they're great for collectors too. Standing at approximately 8.5" tall, these will set you back around £30 from EXG Pro. Minecraft Cable Guys Holdems Phone Sta...

Sean Astin Launches New LEGO Lord Of The Rings The Shire Set

25Mar

By CharlotteNo Comments

LEGO, News & Updates

Sean Astin Launches New LEGO Lord Of The Rings The Shire Set

The LEGO Icons line just keeps on being, well, iconic. Take the new LEGO Icons The Lord of the Rings: The Shire set for example. The set in itself is incredible and any self respecting LOTR fan will be besides themselves at the sight of it. But LEGO knew this wasn't enough. Which is where Sean Astin aka Samwise Gamgee in The Lord of the Rings film trilogy, comes in. To celebrate the launch of the set Astin stars in an exclusive mini-film. If I take one more step, it'll be the farthest away from home I've ever been. The minifilm may only be 1 minute and 28 seconds long, but it's well worth a watch. Why wouldn't you want even a brief glimpse of The Lord of the Rings movie trilogy recreated with love in LEGO bricks? Echoing the iconic Osgiliath monologue and cross-cutting sequences that...