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Great review, thanks! I'm wonder if the open back one room house of Jawa is actually indeed open on Tatoonie too =). Anyway, I really love this one. I like SW but not enough to buy UCS sets but I was sold on this one since I saw the leak. I think the Cantina is absolutely gorgeous. To be honest, I will be happy even the set just have the cantina and without those speeders and tatoonie side builds =). More on my thoughts here. I wish LEGO release Star wars set like this. I understand there are more iconic vehicles than buildings but it would be nice to have fully enclosed buildings like this in the future.

Argh I want those gold wheels. It was out of stock last time i place order. I ordered on 2nd August :P

My latest order arrived!!!

Great review. I have similar thoughts. The technic pins hole on the Weasley's Wizard wheezes really bother me XD. I'm seriously think of building the back half of each buildings, I think it will look great by just building a mirrored one but then the interior wouldn't make any sense. And I find it extremely difficult to get interior pics or back of the building pics as reference. Will spend sometime thinking how should I do it. wow nice. It's very difficult to find the the Hogwarts Students Accessories Pack. Due to covid, we have limited supply and the LEGO store told me they don't know when they will get another shipment =(

Just opened my box of Series 2 minifigures. I did get 3 sets in the box and the distribution the same as Brickset's post. Absolutely love the new beer glass. My box has: 5x Dumbledore 5x Griphook 5x Moaning Myrtle 4x Harry 4x Hermione 4x Ron 4x Neville 4x Prof. Sprout 4x Luna 3x Lily Potter 3x James Potter 3x Ginny 3x Fred 3x George 3x Bellatrix 3x Kingsley

I’m thinking the same. The online order probably won’t arrive in a week or so ... should I go to the physical store (certified store so no GWP) and line up in 4 hours time ... hmm

Just ordered mine! Also the Hagrid brickheadz as GWP!

The Star Wars and city ones are on sales already just not the Harry Potter one

The Auckland certified store confirmed Diagon Alley will be available 1st Sept but they said they don’t have the Harry Potter advent calendar yet ... I wonder when the advent calendar will be available here

Lucky enough to get hold of the Monkey King Brickheadz! It's pretty hard to find in New Zealand due to limited stock. I really like how they designed the shoulder armour!. I wonder if they will make more of this from original IPs. (I doubt it thou... )

I wonder what’s the reveal countdown means for AUS and NZ Physical store launch. We will be 1st Sept already by the time the countdown reaches 0. Will limited initial supply and covid measure it will be some mission to get DA on day one.

The cord is listed on Bricks & Pieces when I checked few days ago but it was Out of Stock. Given it is listed, might able to order via phone.

Here is my video review on the new 71374 Nintendo Entertainment System: THE GOOD: Great building experience for both the NES and TV. The console really captures the look of the NES. The TV is definitely one of the best build so far this year in my opinion. The TV action showing Mario jumping around is great. Printed pieces. There are only 3 stickers in this set. Works ever so well with LEGO Super Mario. The little easter egg added to the NES is nice little touch. THE NOT SO GOOD (Really nip picking here): TV is more interesting than the console :P The game pak eject mechanism can be improved. Missing AC adaptor and actual connection from the console to the TV ... lol Overall, I love this set. The building experience was great and the end result is very very good. I'm surprised how well the Super Mario level works. Although it's one hell of a mission to align all those 1x1 tiles. There are so much packed into the TV. The console is also great, it's realistic and the way you are able to interact with the game pak and controller are great. Also, all those printed pieces!!! It's also interesting how the TV is designed, it's quite easy to switch the moving parts. I wonder if LEGO is planning to add expansion to this. (e.g. different game pak different game on screen?) Totally recommend this and definitely adding the LEGO Super Mario adds more fun to this.

I just opened my box of Character Pack and it it indeed a full set on one row. I really like Blooper. and I think these are great for desk display even you are not into it. My box is packed in Europe (xxSx code), I wonder if the US version has the same distribution?

Picked the starter course set with the NES (still haven't build the NES) and I actually like MARIO. It's actually pretty interesting and just love all the printed elements. Made a video on how I feel about it here.

I placed order on some of the wing pieces. I actually bought the starter course along with the NES set as I want the mario sound effect. The starter course turned out to be something really good. those bigger square plates will be useful for miniature diorama builds.

did I? I think I briefly mentioned it when talking a bout sandy. yes, if you don't have those minifigs then this is a good set to buy as the other sets price are even more ridiculous. I wish they exclude the speedboat with a $20 cheaper price tag =P

Here is my review on Monkie Kid 80014 Sandy's Speedboat: THE GOOD: Great Spider Mech. Brilliant design on the legs and overall shape. Excellent Spider's Queen minifigure. In comparison, a cheaper way to get Pigsy and Sandy's minifig/big fig in the same set. Love the cloud piece attached to Monkie Kid's surf board. THE NOT SO GOOD: Still pricey ... The speedboat not the star of the set, May be it's just me but that's how I felt after I built it. Overall, I like this set and think it's a good addition to the Monkie Kid theme. For those who knows about Journey to the West will definitely appreciate the Spider's Queen minifigure. Although the set is called speedboat, I do feel after building the set the Spider mech is way better in terms of design and look compared to the speedboat. Yes, the theme is overpriced but the contents often quite good. Great minifigures and parts. This set though, is a cheaper way to get both Pigsy and Sandy in one set. I do recommend this set if you like this theme or keen in getting a cool spider mech build, a few modifications would easily made the mech into a legit spider.

My order arrived today!!!

Here is my review on 75980 Attack on The Burrow: THE GOOD: The Burrow itself is excellent, love some of the techniques they used to make it nice Lots of interesting small exterior details and furnitures builds 2 Owls and 1 pig (Great to see the pig return and utilised) 8 minifigures and most of them are great and I love Bellatrix's hair piece THE NOT SO GOOD: Harry Potter minifig is a bit dull compared to the other minifigures included The fire build kinda just there to make the set name legit but not really significant even though it's nice to get more flame pieces. Overall, I think this is an excellent set. Harry Potter line has been very consistent in the past 2 years. This is one of the best buildings from this theme. I don't have the previous version so I can't really compare but I really like the exterior design of this set. I think it's a smart design, given it's a doll house type build but it still look like a complete 3 dimensional building because of the way they designed it. The Burrow itself has so much cramped inside and so many things to discover. Also it's very nice to see 8 minifigures with some exciting hair pieces. I'm very happy with the end results and would totally recommend this set to everyone!

Absolutely loving the new baby Ankylosaurus, I wish lego included another one and I'm even fine with less stuff in the build if they include one more XD. This wave turns out pretty good.

THE TUBES!!!! are you going to make a closed tubes system with the chinese new year mouse costume guy inside? XD I'm still waiting for my order to ship out... been IN WAREHOUSE for over 2 weeks ... =(

Yup, it's looking good from the outside. Totally. There is quite a bit of space to add power functions between the deck and the hull.

Here is my review on 60266 Ocean Exploration Ship: THE GOOD: The ship does look massive. Love the new sting ray. Glad the Great White is back. Interesting new diving gears. Great use of stickers to make the aquariums. Great lab area. THE NOT SO GOOD: The scale of the main hall is a bit off. Look even a bit small for minifigure to stand in top level. Not indication on how minifigures can get to the lab. The pirate shipwreck's steering is a bit too modern. This set by no means is bad, it has it great parts and its own flaws. I particularly like its size when view from the size, the minifigures, the marine animals and the research lab. And I really like the use of stickers this time round. However, I really feel disappointed when there is no implication on how the minifigures are going to get to the lab. The scale is a bit off. This is indeed an expensive set but I'm glad I bought it 25% off which was a good deal. I will only recommend if you desperately need the great white or never own a lego boat before, otherwise wait for a clearance later this year.

Yup it's reopened at Auckland Store.