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#HarryPotter20

#HarryPotter20 Happy 20th Harry Potter! Or more appropriately, Happy 20th anniversary  Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone ! Can you believe it?! The book that started all the magic in the Wizarding World was first published twenty years ago today in the United Kingdom! Man, I feel old, haha! Though, for me, it won't be until the dawn of the new millennium that I have first opened the pages of this enchanting book. Regardless, I still feel old, haha! But seriously now, thank you very much Harry for letting me accompany you in your adventures, and grow up with you on the process. And I think most importantly, thank you for introducing me to a whole lot of wonderful people, not only in your world but also in mine. Of course when I say Harry, I truly meant the virtuoso behind it all. To Joanne Kathleen Rowling, thank you very much for adding magic in my childhood! ( P.S. I almost forgot that this is a LEGO fan blog, so thank you LEGO for translating the Wizarding World into b...

kiss kiss tuxedo batman [5004928] polybag spotted in argos UK

Kiss Kiss Tuxedo Batman [5004928] Perfect timing! The Kiss Kiss Tuxedo Batman [5004928] polybag has finally been spotted in the UK! Just in time for the release of The LEGO Batman Movie on all formats, including Digital HD, DVD, and Blu-ray, the long sought Kiss Kiss Tuxedo Batman [5004928] key chain has been made widely available in the UK market after a long time. It retails for a decent price of £2.99 ( sorry secondary marketeers )! So far, it is only available in Argos online and in-store. But you have to hurry because the limited polybags are selling out fast! Mwah! ________________________________________ UPDATE: Unfortunately, the link is now dead. It has only been a couple of days and now it's sold out! That was really fast! 'Hope you guys were able to get one...

happy (i am your) father's day!

I Am Your Father Happy (I Am Your) Father's Day! To all our personal superheroes (or super villains, whichever applies), the half of the reason of our existence, be it by blood or by something else entirely, thank you very much! Happy Father's Day!

LEGO star wars in black and white

LEGO Star Wars in Black and White Or alternatively my favorite shots in dramatic monochrome. How did this little side project come about? I was just looking for a new wallpaper to match my black and white phone then  voilà !... It is only quite recently that I was able to obtain larger sets. That's why it is also only quite recently that I decided to do scenic shots, and I fell in love with it! For Finn in the Millennium Falcon [75105] , I was originally aiming to do a shot in the gun well but I can't seem to make it work. So, I settled with him in the cockpit instead. At least the upper quad laser cannon is visible behind him. Finn Manning the Falcon Krennic's Imperial Shuttle [75156] is definitely one of my favorite LEGO Star Wars sets. It definitely is a must to have the suave director's photo taken inside his wicked spacecraft. For Krennic, it's all about style! I mean wearing white in a black on black ship? Exactly on point! Director Krennic's Imperial Shu...

LEGO star wars magazine: issue 24

LEGO Star Wars Magazine Issue 24 The LEGO Star Wars Magazine Issue 24 is already out and this month's free gift is the awesome A-Wing Starfighter! The latest issue of our favorite magazine from a brick galaxy far, far away is filled with the usual comics, pull-out posters, fact files, puzzles, and more, encompassing all eras and even beyond ( ehem, Freemakers, ehem ). Speaking of comics, the one where the Skywalker twins used a Gungan Sub to save Lando and Chewie in Naboo painfully reminded me that I missed the LEGO version of the underwater vehicle! And not to mention the Queen Amidala minifigure! Say what you want but I super love The Phantom Menace ! Back to the magazine, the free LEGO set in this issue is an A-Wing minibuild. The A-Wing is a wedge-shaped starfighter widely used by the rebels for a long period of time, from the early rebellion against the Galactic Empire, to the Resistance against the First Order. A-Wing The mini A-Wing is a cute and fun model to build. With reg...

millennium falcon [75105] review

Millennium Falcon [75105] It's the ship that made the Kessel Run in less than twelve parsecs ... Or at least according to Han Solo. Everyone's favorite intergalactic smuggler has boasted this claim about the iconic Millennium Falcon ever since A New Hope , and he even repeated this in  The Force Awakens . It's a rather ambiguous statement because parsec is a unit of distance and not time. Different justifications have been provided such as the Kessel Run being referred as more than just a route but also a race. Or maybe Old Ben is correct in saying that this is nothing but an obvious misinformation . Hopefully, the definitive explanation will be presented in next year's untitled Han Solo Star Wars Story movie. Or maybe it will remain a mystery, enshrouded in the great captain's infamy. Regardless of the truth, there's no denying that the Millennium Falcon is an epic spacecraft. It is a modified Corellian YT-1300f light freighter. When I was younger, I was really...

darth vader transformation [75183] review

Darth Vader Transformation [75183] The Summer 2017 LEGO sets are now available everywhere, including the LEGO Stores ! And on top of my list is the Darth Vader Transformation [75183]! It's a no brainer that this particular set is a must have for any LEGO Star Wars fans. I have missed the 2005 version of the Darth Vader Transformation [7251], so I definitely have to have the update ( even if I have the old one, I'm sure I'll still get the new one, haha ). It currently retails at UK £19.99 / US $24.99. I got mine  £6 less in the recent Smyths Toy Store event ( thank you very much! ). For a set in that price range, I think it really has a great value for money. The minifigures alone are a great deal. The Emperor Palpatine and Darth Vader minifigures are usually included in bigger and more expensive sets. With the release of this set, they become easily more accessible. The Emperor Palpatine minifigure comes with a black hood and a spongy cape. The wrinkled minifig head is d u...