LEGO

10Apr

By StuartNo Comments

New LEGO Star Wars Smart Brick Sets Review

We are massive fans of LEGO over at Thumb Culture, and when it was announced that the new LEGO Smart Brick was coming, we were dubious. We took the plunge and purchase the LEGO Smartbrick Set #75423, Luke's Red Five X-Wing. It came with a Smart Brick, and was an absolute joy to build. Bringing the inner child out of me with it creating sound effects for me, instead of me having to do it. Fast Forward a short period of time, and LEGO were great enough to send us through two other Smart Brick sets. May The Force Be With You They dropped on us the Luke's Landspeeder and AT-ST Attack on Endor sets. Both don't come with a Smart Brick, but they are compatible with them. How were they to build and just what do the new LEGO Smart Bricks bring to your imagination? Let's find out! #75424 - AT...

11Sep

By CharlotteNo Comments

Features, LEGO

LEGO Italian Riviera Review

As I look out into another September rainy day I long to be somewhere else. Like a Mediterranean coastline town. Where I could watch life bustle by as I sit in a café admiring the pastel buildings and the turquoise blue of the sea. Unfortunately, I am not lucky enough to be there. Fortunately, I am lucky enough that there is a LEGO set of this exact scene though, the LEGO Italian Riviera. And I got one to review. La vita è bella The LEGO Italian Riviera was a LEGO Ideas set submitted by Fan Designer, Alex Sahli. And it wowed voters along with the committee enough to be made into a fully fledged set, much like the LEGO Ideas Minifigure Vending Machine! Talking about his design Alex said, “I've always been passionate about travel, and Italy stands out as my favourite destination. Its blen...

LEGO Jango Fett’s Firespray-Class Starship Review

31Aug

By CharlotteNo Comments

LEGO

LEGO Jango Fett’s Firespray-Class Starship Review

If you're a LEGO and Star Wars fan then you've probably spent some time drooling over the Ultimate Collector Series. It's the pinnacle of detail within the Star Wars LEGO space, but these big collector pieces come with big price tags too. It doesn't stop me staring at them every time I'm in a LEGO store though. Which is as frequently as you may imagine. And so when Thumb Culture got the opportunity to get hands on with the newest addition, the LEGO Star Wars Jango Fett’s Firespray-Class Starship I yelled "Yes" faster than Boba shouted "Dad watch out!". I'm just a simple man trying to make my way in the universe This is not a set for casual builders. At 2970 pieces and priced at £260 on the LEGO website, this is a collection piece. Which you probably guessed by the fact it is part of the ...

24Jul

By CharlotteNo Comments

LEGO, News & Updates

LEGO Game Boy Set Revealed

Back in January we broke the news that LEGO had teased a new console set. Now we're back with the full reveal of this LEGO Game Boy set! Playing with Brick Power Before we go into the details of this set, I need you to watch the reveal trailer that LEGO and Nintendo shared. It is rad as hell and full of nostalgia joy. View this post on Instagram A post shared by LEGO (@lego) Nostalgic Nintendo Bricks Now I know what one of your first questions may be. And don't worry this is not an undersized set at all. In fact the LEGO Game Boy is built with a scale of near 1:1. Whilst there are no light, sound or display play functions, this doesn't matter at all. Because this brick-built replica comes with all the features ...

19Jun

By CharlotteNo Comments

News & Updates

LEGO Fortnite Expeditions Has Landed

Wake up babe, the new LEGO Fortnite game just dropped: LEGO Fortnite Expeditions. Unlike the other games this is a new PvE experience within the brick game world. Join up to three other players to dive into challenging missions. All in a bid to stop the evil Mask Maker Daigo from destroying the world! What's The Story LEGO Fortnite Expeditions takes place in the newly founded Supernova Academy. This is where you'll train, team up and unlock your full potential. You'll need to go full superhero to stop Mask Maker Daigo and his evil forces from causing world ending chaos! The Supernova Academy will act as your base of operations and is where you'll find other aspiring heroes playing across the globe. Explore the academy and interact with NPC's such as academy founder Vengeance Jones...

7Jun

By CharlotteNo Comments

News & Updates

LEGO Party Multiplayer Game Revealed

The LEGO Group have revealed another new upcoming game this Summer Game Fest. Alongside LEGO Voyagers, we got news of LEGO Party. Developed by SMG Studios and published by Fictions, this multiplayer party game will release later this year. It will be available across consoles and PC. “We are thrilled to be working with the LEGO Group on this playful and vibrant party game that encourages connection, creativity and of course, competition,” said Fictions executive producer Evan Icenbice “LEGO is known for bringing people of all ages together to play and that is certainly the case for LEGO Party!” Ain't No Party Like A Brick Party So just what is LEGO Party? Think of the chaos of Mario Party but with LEGO, and you've pretty much got it. The game promises fun across 60 minigames inspired by...

7Jun

By CharlotteNo Comments

News & Updates

LEGO Voyagers Game Announced

It's Summer Game Fest time and with it have come a lot of announcements from a lot of big names. Including the LEGO Group who in collaboration with Light Brick Studio and Annapurna Interactive announced LEGO Voyagers. This is a creative co-op adventure game coming to consoles and PC later this year. Just Some Bricks On A Journey LEGO Voyagers is a 2-player cooperative LEGO play experience. Which I know sounds a bit pretentious but I'm just telling you what I was told! In the game players embark on a journey full of platforming challenges and puzzles, all while playing as LEGO bricks. The story will revolve around two friends who make it their mission to rescue an abandoned spaceship. Of course the journey is not straight forward and becomes an adventure beyond their wildest dreams, ultim...

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 Technic Asphalt Legends Unite Collab Coming Soon

15May

By CharlotteNo Comments

LEGO, News & Updates

LEGO Technic Asphalt Legends Unite Collab Coming Soon

We all love a LEGO gaming collab. And the news that the LEGO Group and Gameloft are teaming up again is great news. Both for gamers and car fans alike! That's right LEGO Technic Asphalt Legends Unite is happening. Well, of sorts. LEGO will be releasing three new supercars and each set will come with an exclusive redeemable code. These codes will enable fans to unlock that very car in Asphalt Legends Unite and experience its thrill virtually. Alexandra Dragomir, Marketing Manager for LEGO Techinc says, “LEGO Technic and Gameloft are bringing the high-performance world of Asphalt Legends Unite into reality with supercars built to be both raced in-game and proudly displayed on your shelf. These models go beyond looks — they embody Technic’s signature authenticity and functionality, with true...

LEGO Beauty and The Beast Castle Full Build Review

8May

By Charlotte4 Comments

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...