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LEGO Star Wars Microfighters TIE Interceptor (75031) Review

March 21, 2014 / Allen "Tormentalous" Tran / 0 Comments

For the fourth set of the LEGO Star Wars Microfighters line, we have the TIE Interceptor (75031). Although the ship was seen only at the climax of Episode VI: Return of the Jedi, it had some impact in the movie, especially when they get Admiral Ackbar to say “It’s a trap!” The set contains 92 pieces and retails for $9.99.

LEGO Star Wars Microfighters TIE Interceptor (75031)

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LEGO Seasonal Easter Bunny (40086) Review

March 14, 2014 / Allen "Tormentalous" Tran / 0 Comments

Spring is only a week away that that means Easter is also almost here. Much like LEGO acknowledging Valentine’s Day with the Teddy Bear (40085), they have released a Seasonal Easter Bunny (40086) as well. This set has 106 pieces and also retails for $9.99.

The build of the Easter Bunny is pretty straight-forward. It is built from the bottom up and there are no real surprises. It has similar arms as the Teddy Bear for it to hold the brick-built carrot. Unlike the bear, the legs do not move at all. The only articulation it has is the arms and the ears.

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The Easter Bunny isn’t as cute as the Valentine’s Bear but it’s a neat little set. Plus they go well next to each other. It is now available at LEGO Brand Stores as well as on Shop@Home for a limited time. If you do not know, LEGO only sells these types of sets only a few times in a year to match the season. Once the time has passed, you probably can only find them on the secondary market. So if you’re liking the Easter Bunny, don’t hesitate to pick it up pretty soon.

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LEGO Star Wars Microfighters AAT (75029) Review

March 7, 2014 / Allen "Tormentalous" Tran / 0 Comments

In our next review of the LEGO Star Wars Microfighters sets, we have the AAT (75029). The set contains 95 pieces and like all the other Microfighter sets, it goes for $9.99. The box includes two un-numbered bags and a small instruction booklet.

LEGO Star Wars Microfighters AAT (75029)

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LEGO Store March 2014 Mini Monthly Build Event & 40096 Review

March 5, 2014 / Allen "Tormentalous" Tran / 0 Comments

LEGO March 2014 Mini Monthly Build Event

Yesterday was the March 2014 Mini Monthly Build event at my local LEGO Store (Fashion Valley, San Diego) and as usual, the place was packed with parents and kids building the Spring Tree (40096) set. It may seem from the images that the store was bombarded by families and customers but the staff on the floor had it all under control. I didn’t stay for the whole event but it looked like everything went smoothly.

This month’s mini build was a 62 piece Spring Tree. It’s a simple built tree with eyes and a blue jay sitting on top. The piece count may be misleading since the build is made up of a lot of small pieces. It does come with some nice tan arch pieces but it looks off because the rest of the tree trunk is brown. The base is created with two 2×4 lime plates instead of a single 4×4 plate. I also didn’t understand the purpose of the eyes. Overall, it is just a tree with some wacky designs that kids can enjoy.

LEGO March 2014 Mini Monthly Build Spring Tree (40096)

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LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes Martian Manhunter Minifigure (5002126) Review

March 4, 2014 / Allen "Tormentalous" Tran / 1 Comment

During the month of March, LEGO Stores and Shop@Home is offering a minifigure polybag that I’m sure many people will be wanting to get their hands on, the DC Comics Super Heroes Martian Manhunter (5002126) polybag.

LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes Martian Manhunter (5002126)

Martian Manhunter, aka J’onn J’onzz, is based off The New 52 version. He has a green head with red eyes and black surrounding them to show the depth of the eyes. He has a green torso with red straps going across the chest. Around his shoulders area is a blue collar from the cape. The legs are mostly blue with some red printing for part of his tunic.

Overall, the Martian Manhunter is a really good minifigure and is a great addition for fans of the Justice League of America. If you were lucky to get the Green Lantern from the 2011 San Diego Comic Con, then you have the potential to get all of the original members of the JLA with the release of the Flash this year. If you’re like the majority of us who don’t have Mr. Hal Jordan, you just have to wait for him to be released in an official set. For the meantime, at least we’re one step closer to a full JLA.

To get the Martian Manhunter, you will need to spend $75 at LEGO Stores or on Shop@Home but for 1 lucky winner, you can get it for free! All you have to do is to enter our giveaway on the Rafflecopter app below. The giveaway will end on March 15th.

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LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes The Batman Tumbler (30300) Polybag Review

March 3, 2014 / Allen "Tormentalous" Tran / 0 Comments

A few weeks ago, we reported that the new LEGO DC Comicss Super Heroes The Batman Tumbler (30300) polybag had started showing up at Target stores. Ever since then, I’ve been looking around the stores here with no avail until today. I found just hanging around by its lonesome self and gave it a new home. The polybag consists of 57 pieces and retails for $3.99. The price per ratio is exceptionally good for this set coming in at $0.07/piece.

LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes The Batman Tumbler (30300) Polybag

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LEGO Star Wars Microfighters Clone Turbo Tank (75028) Review

March 2, 2014 / Allen "Tormentalous" Tran / 0 Comments

When the images of the new LEGO Star Wars Microfighters first came out last year for this current wave, I was a thousand times more excited for these set than the regular system sets. These Microfighters are miniature models, aka chibi-style, of their regular counterparts. These new sets have also replaced the Planets sets.

The first Microfighters set that we have for review is the Clone Turbo Tank (75028). The set has 96 pieces and retails for $9.99. The contents of the box includes a small instruction booklet, two unnumbered bags, and two loose 1×10 black Technic brick with holes.

LEGO Star Wars Microfighters Clone Turbo Tank (75028)

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