Tuesday, January 31, 2012

LEGO Duplo Green Building Plate (15" X 15")

LEGO Duplo Green Building Plate (15" X 15") Review



LEGO Duplo Green Building Plate (15" X 15") Feature

  • Large format allows child to build and expand on the world he or she has created
  • Provides a building surface for any DUPLO set
  • Made of sturdy, impact-resistant plastic
  • Measures 15" L x 15" H
  • Recommended for 4 to 8 years
This 15-inch-square green base plate provides a building surface for any DUPLO set. It is made of the same sturdy, impact-resistant plastic as other DUPLO toys, and has smooth, rounded edges. DUPLO sets are designed for use by toddlers (ages 18 months to 5 years), and have bigger pieces and more rounded shapes than traditional LEGO pieces, so they can accommodate the needs of younger users. If you are shopping for a baby, try the LEGO PRIMO sets, which are even bigger and easier to handle. --Katherine Ferguson The LEGO Duplo: Preschool Green Building Plate is not only the perfect place to start for any LEGO adventure, but it's also the foundation on which many hours of building fun will be attributed! Measures 15" x 15".


Sunday, January 29, 2012

LEGO Castle Building Set 5929

LEGO Castle Building Set 5929 Review



LEGO Castle Building Set 5929 Feature

  • Includes knight minifigure with sword and special elements
  • Ideal for young and inexperienced builders
  • Build a castle, dragon, horse and cart and much more
  • Instruction booklet filled with creative, yet simple ideas to inspire building
  • 144 elements
Set out for adventure in the land of castles and dragons! Create an entire medieval scene with a castle, knight minifigure with sword, firebreathing dragon, cart and many more simple building ideas! * Ideal for young and inexperienced builders * Includes knight minifigure with sword and booklet filled with creative, yet simple ideas to inspire building * Features special elements including wagon wheels, brick with eyes, flag, windows, door and more * Check out online building instructions for alternative models! Warning Product Contains Small Parts. Not Intended For Children Under 4 Years of Age.


Saturday, January 28, 2012

LEGO DUPLO Building Plates (x3) 2198

LEGO DUPLO Building Plates (x3) 2198 Review



LEGO DUPLO Building Plates (x3) 2198 Feature

  • Start your creations here
  • Set of 3, red, yellow and green base plates
  • Measures over 7" long

Even big imaginations need a place to start--and these baseplates do the job.

  • Includes 3 building plates
  • Recommended Ages: 2-5 years
     


Friday, January 27, 2012

LEGO Friends Mia's Puppy House 3934

LEGO Friends Mia's Puppy House 3934 Review



LEGO Friends Mia's Puppy House 3934 Feature

  • Includes Mia mini-doll figure and puppy Charlie
  • Features grooming table, tub, puppy house and apple tree
  • Accessories include a plate, bone, bows, prizes, spray bottle, soap and brushes
  • Lego Friends pieces are fully compatible with all Lego System bricks
  • Collect all of the Lego Friends sets for a whole world of Lego Friends fun
It?s almost time for the Heartlake Dog Show and Mia is getting her puppy groomed and ready. Use the soap, spray bottle and tub to help Mia give her puppy a bath. Brush its hair on the grooming table and dress it up with a pretty bow. Head out to the puppy parade and win a first prize ribbon to hang on the puppy?s house. All of the Lego Friends will be so proud to watch her compete. Includes Mia mini-doll figure and puppy.Product measures: 5.55 IN x 7.52 IN x 1.81 INFeatures include: Includes Mia mini-doll figure and puppy Charlie Features grooming table, tub, puppy house and apple tree Accessories include a plate, bone, bows, prizes, spray bottle, soap and brushes Lego Friends pieces are fully compatible with all Lego System bricks Collect all of the Lego Friends sets for a whole world of Lego Friends fun


Wednesday, January 25, 2012

LEGO City Off Road Fire Rescue (7942)

LEGO City Off Road Fire Rescue (7942) Review



LEGO City Off Road Fire Rescue (7942) Feature

  • Set includes fire chief's off-road fire rescue truck, trailer, and lots of great firefighting equipment
  • Plus an authentic fire chief minifigure to take command of your rescue team.
No matter where the emergency is, the fire chief is ready to speed to the scene and save the day. Set includes fire chief's off-road fire rescue truck, trailer and lots of great firefighting equipment, plus an authentic fire chief mini-figure to take command of your rescue team. 131 pieces.


Tuesday, January 24, 2012

LEGO Ninjago Ice Dragon Attack 2260

LEGO Ninjago Ice Dragon Attack 2260 Review



LEGO Ninjago Ice Dragon Attack 2260 Feature

  • Includes Dragon Armour Zane and Krazi skeleton figure
  • Shurikens of Ice and black sword weapons included
  • Ice Dragon features spitting ice-ball action, saddle and rotating head
  • Bendable legs and tail; bendable/folding wings
  • 158 elements
Unleash the power of this ancient creature with LEGO's Ninjago Ice Dragon Attack. On a quest to retrieve the Shurikens of Ice, Zane, the Spinjitzu Master of Ice, must fly through the perilous realm of the Underworld. But Krazi, Skeleton of Lightning, is hot on his heels! Complete with bendable wings and live-action spit fire, this 11-inch-long dragon lets ninjas 7 through 14 create a thrilling sky-borne battle of good versus evil. Will Zane be able to find the fabled weapon, or will he freeze under the power of Krazi and the Skeleton Army?


Monday, January 23, 2012

LEGO The Cannibal Escape 4182

LEGO The Cannibal Escape 4182 Review



LEGO The Cannibal Escape 4182 Feature

  • Includes Jack Sparrow, Will Turner and 2 cannibal minifigures
  • Set features chief?s chair, bone cage, cannibal hut and 2 snakes
  • Escape from the cannibals before dinner time!
  • Also includes roasting spit
  • 279 pieces

Run for your life! Captain Jack Sparrow and Will Turner have escaped from the cannibal village and are being chased by their hungry foes. Will they reach the safety of the Black Pearl before their dinner guests turn them into the main course? Set includes roasting spit, bone cage, chief?s chair and cannibal hut.

Features include:

•Includes Jack Sparrow, Will Turner and 2 cannibal minifigures
•Set features chief?s chair, bone cage, cannibal hut and 2 snakes
•Escape from the cannibals before dinner time!
•Also includes roasting spit
•279 pieces
 


Friday, January 20, 2012

LEGO Hogwarts Game (3862)

LEGO Hogwarts Game (3862) Review



LEGO Hogwarts Game (3862) Feature

  • 1 buildable LEGO Die
  • 9 LEGO microfigures which includes Harry Potter?, Hermione Granger?, Ron Weasley?, Draco Malfoy? and Albus Dumbledore?
  • Includes building instructions and 1 rule booklet
  • 2 to 4 players
  • 332 LEGO pieces
Designed to enchant Harry Potter fans of all ages, the LEGO Harry Potter Hogwarts Board Game allows you to build your very own Potter-themed game board. This family-friendly board game pits up to four players against each other, in a race to turn in their homework first. Along the way, players will have to face shifting stairs, secret passageways, and wizard duels. And since the game board is fully customizable, every single play-through is a new experience. In addition, the set features several unique pieces and mini-figures, making this a great gift for LEGO collectors and Potter fans alike.

Lego Logo
Harry Potter Hogwarts
Board Game

Ages: 7 years and up
Pieces: 322
Build Time: 30 minutes
Game Time: 30 - 40 minutes


What We Think

Fun factor:5 stars
Durability:4 stars
Ease of assembly:5 stars
Educational factor:4 stars
Novelty factor:5 stars

The Good: Encourages players to build and to think strategically.

The Challenging: May be too complex for younger players.

In a Nutshell: A fun, unique LEGO board game for Harry Potter fans .
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Harry Potter Hogwarts

Players must navigate their way through shifting staircases and trap doors.
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Harry Potter Hogwarts

Your opponents can manipulate the board to keep you from your objectives! View larger.
Outsmart Your Opponents in a Race to Finish
If you're looking for a game that the entire family can enjoy, the LEGO Hogwarts Board Game is an ideal choice. It is simple enough for young children to enjoy, but is also deep enough to engage older kids and even adults.

After the board has been built, players begin by choosing one of four colored microfigures - one to represent each of the four Hogwarts Houses. The objective is to collect four items from four different classrooms. Players win by being the first to return to their commonroom with all four items intact.

But the game is not quite as straightforward as it may sound: players must also contend with all sorts of magical obstacles! Since the game board is fully customizable, you can strategically rearrange the rooms to throw your opponents off course. In this way, the game encourages kids to think creatively, as they develop strategies to slow down their opponents.

Customize Your Game Board
With 322 pieces, the Harry Potter Hogwarts game is a brisk and easy build. Experienced LEGO builders should be able to construct the game board in 20 minutes. The set also comes with a colorful, step-by-step instruction manual to assist you in building. Or, if you're not interested in following the instructions, you can use the pieces to create your very own customized game board.

Even the six-sided die is built out of LEGO. The die comes with seven tiles, which can be put together in any combination. This allows you to tweak and customize the game's rules to your liking. You can also make the game easier or harder, depending on which tiles you include.

Exclusive Microfigures of Harry, Ron, and Other Characters
In addition to the four colored game pieces, you'll also receive five other Potter-themed microfigures. These include some of the series' most popular characters: Harry, Hermione, Ron, Draco, and Dumbledore. You can even use these characters as game pieces, which adds an element of roleplaying to your fun.

What's in the Box
322 lego pieces and an instruction booklet.

Harry Potter Mini-Figures

The set features special mini-figures of Harry, Dumbledore, and the entire gang.

A fun and challenging family game for 2 to 4 players. Between the moving staircases and secret passages at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, it can be tricky to find your way around. Be the first to successfully navigate the magical castle to collect all your homework from your classes and get back to your common room! A fun and challenging family game for 2 to 4 players.


Wednesday, January 18, 2012

LEGO Disney Cars Exclusive Limited Edition Set #8423 World Grand Prix Racing Rivalry

LEGO Disney Cars Exclusive Limited Edition Set #8423 World Grand Prix Racing Rivalry Review



LEGO Disney Cars Exclusive Limited Edition Set #8423 World Grand Prix Racing Rivalry Feature

  • Manufacturer's Suggested Age: 5 Years and Up
  • Number of Pieces: 136
  • Educational Focus: Memory Skillls, Motor Skills
  • Languages: Spanish, English, French
  • Dimensions: 2.4 " H x 5.55 " W x 10.31 " L
bRace your rivals in the famous World Grand Prix!/bIts the World Grand Prix in Porta Corsa, Italy. Lightning McQueen is revving up against his great Italian rival Francesco. Help him speed to the finish and become the world champion! * Includes Lightning McQueen and Francesco * Features sign and Italianstyle finish line * Race 2 revvedup rivals! * Finish line measures over 5 (12cm) wide and 4 (10cm) tall * Cars all measure over 1 (2cm) wide and 2 (5cm) long


LEGO Police Minifigure Collection 7279

LEGO Police Minifigure Collection 7279 Review



LEGO Police Minifigure Collection 7279 Feature

  • Set includes 4 mini-figures: 2 police officers and 2 robbers
  • Accessories includes ATM machine, hand-cuffs, money sack, money brick and flashlight and quad bike and police dog figure
  • 57 pieces total

LEGO City Police Minifigure Collection 7279 (57 pcs)

Caught stealing money from the ATM machine, the 2 robbers try to escape the police on foot. The police need the help of the trusty police dog and ATV to catch them and put them behind bars!


  • Includes 4 minifigures: 2 police officers and 2 robbers
  • Features ATM machine, quad bike, police dog, handcuffs, money sack, money brick and flashlight
  • Insert money brick into ATM!
  • Police ATV measures over 2” (5cm) tall 2” (5cm) long
  • 57 elements.
  • Recommended Ages: 5 years - 12 years


Friday, January 13, 2012

LEGO Space Alien Striker 7049

LEGO Space Alien Striker 7049 Review



LEGO Space Alien Striker 7049 Feature

  • Stop the alien striker
  • Includes Alien Defence Unit soldier with weapon and Alien Trooper minifigures
  • Alien striker included
  • 42

The alien trooper is speeding around the city trying to capture anything it can get its suckers on! Help the Alien Defense Unit soldier dodge the striker?s laser guns and send the bug-eyed invader back to where he came from!

Features include:

•Stop the alien striker
•Includes Alien Defence Unit soldier with weapon and Alien Trooper minifigures
•Alien striker included
•42
 


Wednesday, January 11, 2012

LEGO Harry Potter Hogwarts 4867

LEGO Harry Potter Hogwarts 4867 Review



LEGO Harry Potter Hogwarts 4867 Feature

  • Includes Harry Potter, Neville Longbottom, Professor Sprout, Professor Lupin, Gregory Goyle, Death Eater, Dementor minifigures
  • Hogwarts castle features the Caves, Room of Requirement, Lupin's Office, Astronomy Tower, Magical Mirror Room with The Mirror of Erised and Divination Room
  • Exploding bridge
  • Protect Hogwarts against Lord Voldemort?s evil followers!
  • 466 Pieces
At the entrance to Hogwarts castle, Lord Voldemort has sent his evil followers to attack the school! Can Harry and his friends Neville Longbottom, Professor Lupin and Professor Sprout defeat a Dementor, a Death Eater and Gregory Goyle in the battle for Hogwarts?


Tuesday, January 10, 2012

LEGO Creator Helicopter (5866)

LEGO Creator Helicopter (5866) Review



LEGO Creator Helicopter (5866) Feature

  • 3 models in 1: Build a mountain rescue helicopter, air show bi-plane or speed boat
  • Helicopter features working rotors and pulley for a string
  • A back ramp, search light and large engines also included
  • Includes special fourth model: A high-speed swamp boat
  • 149 pieces
Go to the rescue in this impressive mountain rescue helicopter with working rotors and back ramp. Rebuilds into an exciting air show bi-plane or a high-octane speed boat! A cool 3 in 1 building experience!


Monday, January 9, 2012

LEGO Star Wars Rebel Trooper Battle Pack (8083)

LEGO Star Wars Rebel Trooper Battle Pack (8083) Review



LEGO Star Wars Rebel Trooper Battle Pack (8083) Feature

  • Includes 1 Zev Senesca and 3 Rebel troopers with new Hoth helmet minifigures
  • Ice cutter includes 2 flick fire missiles, rotating gun and cargo box
  • Create your own Hoth battle by adding #8084 Snowtrooper Battle Pack
  • Opening scene of Empire Strikes Back from Episode V movie
  • There are 79 pieces with this pack
Pieces: 79

Help the Rebels defend their base on Hoth!
Build up your Rebel forces and celebrate the 30th anniversary of The Empire Strikes Back! When the Empire attacks the hidden Rebel base on the ice planet Hoth, brave Rebel troopers and pilots fight back with their combat speeder with flick-firing missiles. Includes 3 Rebel troopers in cold-weather gear and Rebel pilot Zev Senesca.

  • Includes Rebel combat speeder vehicle, Rebel pilot Zev Sensca and 3 Rebel troopers
  • Launch the 2 flick-firing missiles mounted on the ice-cutting combat speeder
  • Rebel troopers equipped with cold-weather gear including the Hoth helmet
  • Measures over 4" (10cm) long