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  • August 16, 2020
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Posted:May 6, 2021
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Age: 45-54 years old
Customer Type:  LEGO Fan
Building Experience:  Advanced LEGO builder
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5 / 5
5 / 5
Totem Adventure
" I am beyond thrilled with this set. From first seeing the pre-release images I knew that this was a must buy for me just because of the minifigures but this is the set that just keeps giving. It has everything from fun building experience to a massive amount of playability and I am a big fan.
What I didn't realise on purchasing it was that the snake mouth actually moves, trust me I spent longer than is reasonable playing with just that mechanism and grinning like I need to be enroled on a 12 step program. Beyond that the totem pole comes in sections so you can take it apart really easily for making your own story.
The whole set just looks so good, I was surprised at how much detail is on the actual background. Lovely little touches that just raise the whole aesthetic beyond what I expected. Even better it looks great on my shelf with my pirate theme because of the whole desert island theme.
Can you tell I am super excited by this set?
Lots of fun techniques employed here and I did have to really concentrate in some sections to get them just right. I always appreciate that as couple it with some fun moving parts and it means I get all excited when building and that's what Lego is all about for me.
Please Note: The baseplate in the minifigure image is just for display purposes and not part of the set.
Number Of Pieces: 632
Approximate Price Per Piece: £0.07
Build Time: 2 Hours "
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From: Accrington
From:  United Kingdom
Age: 45-54 years old
Customer Type:  LEGO Fan
Building Experience:  Advanced LEGO builder
Purchased For: Self
Build Time:
02 hrs
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Posted:May 6, 2021
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Age: 45-54 years old
Customer Type:  LEGO Fan
Building Experience:  Advanced LEGO builder
Overall: 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Tweet...Tweet
" I went back and forwards with this one as the adult budgie is a really cool looking build but the baby one is somehow lacking the detail of the larger bird. I get that there is a scaling issue but using 1x1 pieces would have allowed more detail on the small one, after all there are a lot of 1x1 tiles and slopes used on the larger bird to create the feathers and they look incredible so why use 1x3 so much on the small one?
Overall they do make a lovely display set and if you are a bird owner these are a definite must have as they look so cool on display. The blend of yellow and green is so traditionally Budgie that you can tell immediately what they are going to be but I think I would have preferred a less traditional colour way because I am ornery like that. Nice and sturdy too and despite being knocked down the hallway with a stray shopping bag no bits fell off either the birds or the tray.
A lot of fun to build and slightly different techniques used on both birds so you don't get jaded with the build. Although, it is a nice quick one to construct so you aren't likely to zone out of the build. Definitely draw the eye on display and make a nice little ornamental piece.
Number Of Pieces: 261
Approximate Price Per Piece: £0.05
Build Time: 30 Minutes "
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From: Accrington
From:  United Kingdom
Age: 45-54 years old
Customer Type:  LEGO Fan
Building Experience:  Advanced LEGO builder
Purchased For: Self
Build Time:
30 mins
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Posted:May 5, 2021
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Age: 45-54 years old
Customer Type:  LEGO Fan
Building Experience:  Advanced LEGO builder
Overall: 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Bob...Bob
" These are quite possibly my absolute favourites of the Brick Headz Pets range. The overall design of these fish is absolutely incredible and they genuinely look like chubby little goldfish. The little flashes of transparent tiles to replicate scales is just the chefs kiss on top of a beautiful looking set. The fact they are mounted on transparent columns just adds to the overal look of the set and I have seen some great mods of this set in to full on fish tank scenes. Mine are just basically displayed at the moment but maybe one day.
The build itself was a lot of fun and I found it really enjoyable to watch these little creatures appear beneath my fingers. A nice range of brick types are used so it has a wonderful texture to both of the fish and the builds are slightly different on each fish so you don't get bored with the build part way through.
Wonderfully sturdy and survived being knocked across the hallway by a shopping bag. No bits dropped off and they just clipped back on to the base no worries. The bright orange just looks so eye catching on the shelf they definitely make a talking point piece. Very, VERY, happy with this set and it makes me smile every time I look at it.
Number Of Pieces: 186
Approximate Price Per Piece: £0.07
Build Time: 25 Minutes "
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From: Accrington
From:  United Kingdom
Age: 45-54 years old
Customer Type:  LEGO Fan
Building Experience:  Advanced LEGO builder
Purchased For: Self
Build Time:
25 mins
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Posted:May 5, 2021
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Age: 45-54 years old
Customer Type:  LEGO Fan
Building Experience:  Advanced LEGO builder
Overall: 
4 / 5
4 / 5
Meow
" Admittedly I am a crazy cat lady in making so these were an absolute no brainer for me to buy when I saw they were due for release. They do look super cute on the box and I wasn't disappointed with them when built - one good thing about Lego pack art is it sometimes seems to undersell the finished product, not in this case but it does happen.
The build itself is relatively straightforward and what you would expect from a Brick Headz range - down to the little pink brain tucked away inside (yes, I do have an obsession with that pink brick). Not sure why this one took me so long to construct, I would have thought half an hour was nearer the mark.
They do fit well on the base and are nicely sturdy. I did knock them off the shelf with a shopping bag the other day and there was no nasty scattering of pieces all over the floor and I just needed to clip them in to place on the base again. Huge relief! One thing I will note is that I am sure the tail is shown being fitted upside down in the book so I reversed it and it looks much better at the back now.
Cute, fun build for a nice display piece.
Number Of Pieces: 250
Approximate Price Per Piece: £0.05
Build Time: 45 Minutes "
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From: Accrington
From:  United Kingdom
Age: 45-54 years old
Customer Type:  LEGO Fan
Building Experience:  Advanced LEGO builder
Purchased For: Self
Build Time:
45 mins
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Posted:May 5, 2021
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Age: 45-54 years old
Customer Type:  LEGO Fan
Building Experience:  Advanced LEGO builder
Overall: 
3 / 5
3 / 5
Woof
" 3.5 Stars
I was really looking forward to building these. I'm not a dog person but the idea intrigued me and I was interested to see how they would work within the Brick Headz format. Sadly the aesthetic of the German Shepherd just doesn't translate that well in my opinion. I will be honest and say they look more like a Pug to me than a German Shepherd.
The build itself was fun and brought something new to the table for the Brick Headz range. Nice to see that they still had a little pink brain which made me happy. Not too sure why they took me so long to build as they are relatively straightforward, I think I was just out of practice. Honestly, expect these to take about half an hour.
Nice and sturdy when built and seat well on the tabs inside the bed base. They do look cute on display even if I feel a little let down in the overall appearance.
Number Of Pieces: 247
Approximate Price Per Piece: £0.05
Build Time: 45 Minutes "
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From: Accrington
From:  United Kingdom
Age: 45-54 years old
Customer Type:  LEGO Fan
Building Experience:  Advanced LEGO builder
Purchased For: Self
Build Time:
45 mins
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Posted:April 29, 2021
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Age: 45-54 years old
Customer Type:  LEGO Fan
Building Experience:  Advanced LEGO builder
Overall: 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Nature Always Finds A Way
" I have been eyeing this set up for quite a while. Not for the giant brick built T-Rex but for the gate with all the numerous film references on the rear. Jurassic Park definitely features wuite high on my Top Ten list of films that make me happy so I have kept looking at this and sighing and now I finally got it and the build started in pretty short order.
Fred, the T-Rex (no idea why Fred but he seems to like it) was an incredible build. I am really pleased with how darn sturdy and strong he is. I have had a couple of issues with tail sections breaking loose when posing him but that is down to me being heavy handed. I did think he would be a little wobbly but the balance on this figure is incredible - he is displayed in quite a high traffic area and being an old property the floorboards tend to eb a bit "springy" but he has yet to come crashing off the shelf or do more than waggle his tail a bit. The mouth is openable but I will admit to going for the full on roar setting rather than posing him in a less threatening manner (he knows that toilet with a tasty snack is just on the back of the gate).
The mini figures are really well realised and definitely bring a Lego flair to recognisable characters. My favourite is the print on the front of Dennis Nedry which gives the illusion of a podgy belly. For some reason the hairy chested Ian Malcolm makes me a little uncomfortable but it does make the figure instantly recognisable.
I did have some issues getting the sides of the gate lined up correctly to create the rock face look. Took a bit of fiddling and careful angling but I got there in the end. Each little room is a joy of reference to the film and Lego did manage to get their toilet in there (what IS their obsession?). Only downside is there is no vehicle for the track that runs through the gate centre, just needed that to make it complete and my MOC skills really aren't up to it.
Very large and impressive set and makes a wonderful display talking point.
Number Of Pieces: 3120
Approximate Price Per Piece: £0.07
Build Time: 8.5 Hours "
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From: Accrington
From:  United Kingdom
Age: 45-54 years old
Customer Type:  LEGO Fan
Building Experience:  Advanced LEGO builder
Purchased For: Self
Build Time:
08 hrs
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30 mins
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Posted:April 29, 2021
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Age: 45-54 years old
Customer Type:  LEGO Fan
Building Experience:  Advanced LEGO builder
Overall: 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Splash Down!
" This is a bright and fun set that has a great deal of play value. The included Friends minidolls DO fit in the waterslides and I will readily admit to sending most of them down the tube slide several times, had to check they fit after all (that's my excuse and I'm sticking to it).
There are a lot of fun details added to this set but I particularly like the pink crustacen moulds that form decor5ative details - the little seahorse is stinking cute and does make a good little statuette. There is a lot going on here with a bar area, a changing room, a relaxation deck and then of course the main feature is the pool area which takes up the entire front of the model. Throw in a handful of accessories from lilos to a Unicorn Floatie and your Friends really do everything they need to have a great day out at the pool. Even an ice cream van for refreshments (love the little ice cream cones on the roof).
The build itself is well laid out in the accompanying booklet and although there are some fun and unusual techniques used the pacing is such that it is easy to construct even without any previous Lego building experience. The colours make this a great deal of fun to build and make it very appealing to the eye, the turquoise and yellow combination really does it for me for some reason. I had a lot of fun building this set and it does make me smile when I look at it on the shelf where it currently resides.
Please Note: The grey baseplate the minidolls are shown on is from my stash and not part of the kit. It is purely there to display them in order to get a photo.
Number Of Pieces: 1001
Approximate Price Per Piece: £0.09
Build Time: 2.5 Hours "
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From: Accrington
From:  United Kingdom
Age: 45-54 years old
Customer Type:  LEGO Fan
Building Experience:  Advanced LEGO builder
Purchased For: Self
Build Time:
02 hrs
Build Time:
30 mins
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Posted:April 29, 2021
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Age: 45-54 years old
Customer Type:  LEGO Fan
Building Experience:  Advanced LEGO builder
Overall: 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Celebrate
" I was absolutely blown away by this set, the level of detailing is absolutely immense and I constantly found myself ooohhhing and ahhing with pleasure as I was building. It is also a substantial display piece and even though mine has had to go on a low shelf it still draws the eye with the bright colouration and the intricacy of the scene. I am going to mention the location of the trigger for the light brick just enough to say it makes me giggle like a 7 year old every time I trigger it.
With 7 minifigures included (6 if you factor in the red statue) you really can populate your scene in a pleasing way. Even better they come with fun little accessories so crack out the selfie stick or slurp on some Ramen whilst you visit the park.
Good range of building techniques that do leave you wondering where the designer is going with this and then suddenly you have a moon gate or a gazebo. With a good range of colours used in transparent and opaque bricks and tiles there really is a sense of depth to the water and the printed Koi are just the chefs kiss on top of a beautiful set.
In all honesty I was keen to get this set when I first saw it and it has completely blown my expectations out of the water. If you are on the fence about this one then take the plunge you certainly won't regret it - I definitely didn't and I am becoming hard to please.
Number Of Pieces: 1793
Approximate Price Per Piece: £0.05
Build Time: 4.5 Hours "
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From: Accrington
From:  United Kingdom
Age: 45-54 years old
Customer Type:  LEGO Fan
Building Experience:  Advanced LEGO builder
Purchased For: Self
Build Time:
04 hrs
Build Time:
30 mins
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LEGO® NINJAGO® Legacy Overlord Dragon (71742) playset featuring a cool and highly posable dragon for kids to enjoy hours of flying fun.Impressive dragon playset with 2 minifigures from season 2 of the LEGO® NINJAGO® TV series: Overlord armed with a blade and ninja Golden Lloyd with a katana strapped to his back.This fun dragon toy has posable head, legs and bladed wings for NINJAGO® fans to create fast-moving stories in the sky or on the ground.This battle playset provides a rewarding building experience for kids aged 7 and up and is the perfect LEGO® gift to help them fulfil their passion for ninjas and being creative.The Overlord Dragon measures over 5.5 in. (12 cm) high, 18 in. (46 cm) long and 17.5 in. (45 cm) wide to look impressive displayed in a child's bedroom between playtime battles.LEGO® NINJAGO® includes an amazing collection of cool playsets that put a smile on any kid's face and lets them learn positive life skills through exciting adventures with their ninja heroes.For more than six decades, LEGO® bricks have been made from the highest-quality materials to ensure they pull apart consistently, every time. Ninja skills not needed!LEGO® building bricks meet stringent safety standards, so kids are in safe hands.
 
Posted:April 27, 2021
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Age: 45-54 years old
Customer Type:  LEGO Fan
Building Experience:  Advanced LEGO builder
Overall: 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Can you defeat the Overlord?
" Now this is one good looking dragon. The face mould is highly detailed and really brings this figure to life and definitely enhances the play experience. It also helps that the dragon is quite a decent size and feels nice and sturdy for little hands to swoop him around and genuinely play with him. Not too sure about the design choice of the fan shapes for tail and wings but it works well enough.
The Overlord minifigure is wonderfully detailed and I always love it when they are on the smoky bases so they look like spectres. Because he is predominantly dark in colour the Golden Lloyd really pops. However, I definitely want my Overlord to come out on top every time; after all he does have a cool dragon on his side.
Please Note: The baseplate the minifigures are displayed on is from my stash and is used for display purposes only, it is not part of the kit.
Number Of Pieces: 372
Approximate Price Per Piece: £0.08
Build Time: 1 Hour "
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From: Accrington
From:  United Kingdom
Age: 45-54 years old
Customer Type:  LEGO Fan
Building Experience:  Advanced LEGO builder
Purchased For: Self
Build Time:
01 hrs
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Posted:April 27, 2021
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Age: 45-54 years old
Customer Type:  LEGO Fan
Building Experience:  Advanced LEGO builder
Overall: 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Orange Beasties
" Never really ventured in to Polybags before but I couldn't resist this cute ginger cat but of course I couldn't just leave it there I felt duty bound to get 3 of the sets and build one of each. Good job the cat is cute as the Ostrich is decidedly peculiar looking and vaguely creepy. The crab is passable and does add well to my underwater Lego City items.
Definitely creative builds, such a low number of parts and yet they create recognisable creatures which is a testament to the creativity of the designers. Certainly quick and fun builds and I have to admit they look good on the display shelf because the colour makes them pop.
Number Of Pieces: 55
Approximate Price Per Piece: £0.06
Build Time:
Cat - 5 Minutes
Ostrich - 5 Minutes
Crab - 5 Minutes
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From: Accrington
From:  United Kingdom
Age: 45-54 years old
Customer Type:  LEGO Fan
Building Experience:  Advanced LEGO builder
Purchased For: Self
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05 mins
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