When LEGO revived the Harry Potter theme in 2018, it released the Great Hall set. This was the first of a series of modular Hogwarts sets, that can be combined into a large Hogwarts castle, featuring many of the important rooms within the castle. In 2020, the Astronomy tower was released in this series. Does it meet the standard set by the previous sets? Here are my thoughts...
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REVIEW: Attack on the Burrow
Fresh into 2021, I better get on with finishing the last few reviews of the 2020 sets. Here I will discuss the Attack on the Burrow set. The Burrow is one of the most iconic buildings in the Harry Potter universe, and it is great to see a remake of this. But does it hit the mark? Here are my thoughts...
REVIEW: Hogwarts crests LEGO wall art
1 January is just around the corner, and with that five new LEGO Harry Potter sets become available. I've previously reviewed the four Hogwarts Moments buildable books. The fifth set is different - as it is part of the new LEGO Art series of sets, where you build a mosaic to hang on your wall. Is that something for you? Here are my thoughts...
REVIEW: Hogwarts Moments – Potions Class
Thanks to LEGO’s AFOL Engagement Team, I have had the opportunity to have a look at the new Hogwarts Moments series before they hit the shelves in January 2021. There will be four of those sets, one for each of the Hogwarts Houses, and with this review of the Slytherin book, I have covered all four. As you would expect, this is centred around a Potions Class. Enjoy…
REVIEW: Advent Calendar 24 December 2020
"It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas" I sang after having built yesterday's model. Will we finish on a high today? Here what we got...
REVIEW: Advent Calendar 23 December 2020
Opening the second last door today, we're truly getting towards the end of the countdown. What will we get? Read on to see...
REVIEW: Advent Calendar 22 December 2020
December has gone incredible quick so far. I can't believe we are already at the third last door today. What is hiding behind it? Read on to see what we got...
REVIEW: Advent Calendar 21 December 2020
Christmas is closing in fast. There are not many doors left to open on the Advent calendar. Hopefully today will reveal a good model. Let's see what we got...
REVIEW: Advent Calendar 20 December 2020
Harry is now happy, and so am I, as I'm finally finished with work for the year. So the coming days I'll have plenty of time to enjoy the calendar. Will it impress me? Here is what we got today...
REVIEW: Advent Calendar 19 December 2020
There are not many days left before the Yule Ball. The Great Hall is being decorated, and most boys have found a date to bring. But Harry is still alone. Padma has been taken up by Ron and much worse, Cho had already agreed to be Cedric's date. Will Harry finally find a date, or will we still be decorating the Hall today? Here is what we got...