In 1989, LEGO launched the transformative LEGO Pirates theme, with the flagship set 6285 Black Seas Barracuda. It marked a significant shift in the LEGO Group's design philosophy and storytelling, introducing new pieces, expressive minifigures, and a focus on immersive narratives. This innovative concept spurred lasting success and shaped the brand's future.
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The LEGO SMART Brick has been 60 years in the making
The LEGO Group's new SMART Bricks and SMART Play platform mark a 60-year ambition to integrate electronics into LEGO bricks. While the current technology has taken a decade to realise, early concepts focused on creating conductive bricks and eliminating wires for power transmission. Designers explored various methods to achieve this, revealing a long history of innovation in enhancing play experiences.
LEGO The Lord of the Rings 40761 Smeagol & Deagol – the Blocks review
The LEGO 40761 Smeagol & Deagol set is a free gift with purchase of 10354 The Lord of the Rings: The Shire until April 8, unless stock runs out. Unfortunately, the set feels incomplete and disconnected from the parent model, though it features two exclusive minifigures appealing to collectors.
LEGO 10333 The Lord of the Rings: Barad-Dûr – meet the minifigures
LEGO 10333 The Lord of the Rings: Barad-Dûr is an epic, towering set – and includes a selection of appealing minifigures, including Sauron himself. Find out which LEGO characters make this set such a tempting precious… It’s not long until…
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Which was the best year for LEGO sets?
How do you choose a favourite LEGO set?
Daniel Konstanski thinks about how to answer the almost impossible question – what is your all-time favourite LEGO set? I had the pleasure of briefly participating in the 2019 Beyond the Brick 24-hour livestream to raise money for charity. Despite…
Building big LEGO models in the 1990s
Hallmark Keepsake – LEGO Christmas Elf Minifigure 2021 review
Hallmark continues to offer oversized LEGO minifigure ornaments in the decoration collection, with this festive LEGO Christmas collectible depicting the Collectible Minifigures Elf with Teddy Bear. For Christmas 2021, Hallmark’s storied Keepsake ornament line features among its many entries new…
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Hallmark Keepsake – LEGO DC Wonder Woman 2021 review
Hallmark continues to offer oversized LEGO minifigure ornaments in the decoration collection, with this LEGO DC Justice League collectible depicting the heroic Wonder Woman with her lassoo of truth. For Christmas 2021, Hallmark’s storied Keepsake ornament line features among its…
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Hallmark Keepsake – LEGO Star Wars Darth Vader Minifigure 2021 review
Hallmark continues to offer oversized LEGO minifigure ornaments in the decoration collection, with this LEGO Star Wars collectible depicting Darth Vader in his Death Star holiday sweater. For Christmas 2021, Hallmark’s storied Keepsake ornament line features among its many entries…
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