Forward for a little contest with a 2022 novelty from the LEGO Harry Potter range to win: the reference 76399 Hogwarts Magical Trunk (retail price €59.99).

To validate your participation and try to add this small trunk to your shelves at a lower cost, simply identify yourself via the interface below and follow the instructions provided. As usual, it is a question of finding information on the official online store and then answering the question correctly. At the end of the participation phase, the winner will be chosen by lot from the correct answers.

Your contact details (name / nickname, email address, IP) are only used within the framework of this competition and will not be kept beyond the drawing of lots which will designate the winner. As usual, this no-obligation competition is open to all residents of mainland France, DOM & TOM, Belgium, Luxembourg and Switzerland.

The prize is provided by LEGO, it will be sent to the winner by me as soon as his contact details are confirmed by return email.

As always, I reserve the right to disqualify any participant who has attempted to defraud or hijack the entry system in order to increase their chances of winning. Hateful and bad losers to abstain, the others will have more chances to win.

Good luck to everyone !

No participation via comments, I leave the form open as long as the competitors who cannot read are not there yet. Then we close.

We also take a quick look at the contents of the LEGO Technic set today 42141 McLaren Formula 1 Race Car, a box of 1432 pieces which will be available at the retail price of €179.99 from March 1, 2022.

LEGO promises us in the official description of the set: "...Build a detailed replica of the 1 McLaren F2022, with the LEGO® Technic McLaren Formula 1™ Race Car (42141) set for adults...".

We can now say that the manufacturer has engaged a little hastily. Even if we find some elements of the 2022 aerodynamics in the front and rear fins, the LEGO version, which is almost exclusively based on the 2021 version of the vehicle, is far from being a tribute to the 2022 version which was officially unveiled a few days ago. Always in the official description of the product visible on the Shop, we are however assured that "...the designers at LEGO and McLaren Racing have worked closely together to develop their models simultaneously...". The result casts some doubt on the extent of this collaboration.

We understand better now why LEGO chose to unveil its product a few days before the announcement of the MCL36. The comparison between the two would have had no particular interest, except perhaps that of passing the big mention "McLaren Formula 1 Team 2022" present on the packaging for a bad taste joke. The 2022 is probably too much.

Below is the comparison between the LEGO model and the 2022 version (MCL36) on the left and the 2021 version (MCL35) on the right:

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That being said, fans of the LEGO Technic universe should appreciate getting a Formula 1 in their favorite range, despite the inevitable aesthetic approximations imposed by the inventory of the ecosystem concerned. It should be noted in passing that the inventory of 1432 pieces contains just over 530 diverse and varied pins. This is not a product from the "Luxury" LEGO Technic range like the references 42056 Porsche 911 GT3 RS (2016) 42083 Bugatti Chiron (2018) or 42115 Lamborghini Sián FKP 37 (2020), this set is a "standard" model which therefore does not claim to be an ultra-detailed model even if the vehicle measures 65 cm long, 27 cm wide and 13 cm high on arrival.

The assembly is quickly dispatched, the longest being to build the chassis with its V6 engine with moving pistons and its rear differential, its very rigid suspensions with four compressed shock absorbers and installed horizontally and its steering manipulated via the cockpit console flanked by two micro stickers.

No gearbox, but in the end the product does very well without it. The rest of the process is only made up of the integration of very large bodywork elements and the installation of the countless stickers provided. The mention 18+ on the box is not related to the difficulty of assembling the model, it is a simple toy for children and it only concerns the commercial target of the product.

We might regret the use of very large panels for the bodywork, but that's the price to pay for having a vehicle without too many slightly empty spaces in different places and the compromise here seems very acceptable to me. I prefer a Formula 1 with lines and curves that are more faithful than a skeleton with beams that are too roughly aligned. This may not be the case for the most fundamentalist fans of the Technic universe, each with their own affinities.

LEGO has chosen to leave part of the engine visible through the bodywork of the vehicle and opinions will undoubtedly be very divided on this point of aesthetic detail: some will see an interest in it with the possibility of taking advantage of the functionality integrated into the engine with its six mobile pistons and others will consider that the fidelity of the overall rendering frankly suffers from this choice. I think that this model being in any case already too far from what it claims to embody, you might as well take advantage of one of the rare technical features of the product.

The vehicle is here mounted in Full Wet, which explains the blue pad printing of the flanges that are too flat and which also allows the reuse of the Tumbler wheels. The process is a little lazy, LEGO could have cracked slick tires stamped on a €180 product under official McLaren license. And different width for front and rear, but I think in this case that was too much to ask anyway.

Three large sheets of stickers are supplied with 66 stickers in total, it was necessary to install all the sponsors on the bodywork of this Formula 1. The sheets are simply thrown into the box, and one of these three sheets was a little damaged in the copy I received.

This Formula 1 looks good, no doubt about it. It will be able to sit enthroned on the corner of a shelf, making its little effect and the least observant or the most indulgent fans will undoubtedly find their account there. It's not the McLaren MCL36 as the mention on the product packaging might suggest, but we can always console ourselves by considering this interpretation in the LEGO version as a timeless model, a cross between two versions or a hybrid synthesis between two changes in the regulations governing this sport.

The retail price of the product seems a little high to me for what it actually has to offer, especially for a set from the Technic range that is content with a handful of gears and features. It is not a complex construction machine, the subject necessarily limited the choice of mechanisms and integrated functions. We will wisely wait for Amazon to cut the price of this box, there is no hurry because this Formula 1 is not really the one that will evolve this year on circuits around the world.

Note: The set presented here, provided by LEGO, is as usual involved. Deadline fixed at March 8, 2022 next at 23pm.

Update : The winner was drawn and notified by email, his nickname is indicated below.

Today we take a quick tour of the content of the LEGO Star Wars set 75326 Boba Fett's Throne Room. In this box of 732 pieces inspired by the series The Book of Boba Fett whose broadcast has just ended on the Disney + platform, enough to assemble a modular palace and seven minifigs: Boba Fett, Fennec Shand, Bib Fortuna, a Theelin dancer, a Quarren, a Gamorrean guard and a Weequay guard. You will have to pay €99.99 from March 1st to buy this derivative product.

Looking closer, this set is actually directly based on the post-credits scene from the last episode of the series' second season. The Mandalorian, both by its casting and by the features built into the product. Fennec Shand and Boba Fett storm the palace there, the Gamorrean guard falls under the bullets and rolls down the stairs, Fennec Shand cleans up and knocks out a handful of extras, Boba then finally settles his account at Bib Fortuna and s sit on the throne. Those who hoped to obtain the kitchen of the premises or the bacta tank of Boba can therefore make up their minds.

The latest interpretation of Jabba / Bib Fortuna / Boba Fett's palace at LEGO dates from 2012 with the reference 9516 Jabba's Palace joined in 2013 by the extension of the set 75005 Rancor Pit. We especially remember the drama around set 9516 which, according to the complaint of representatives of the Turkish cultural community in Austria, was a perfect reproduction of the Hagia Sophia mosque in Istanbul or the Jami al-Kabir mosque located in Beirut (Lebanon) (1st blog post here, 2nd blog post here).

No risk with this new reference, LEGO no longer even alludes to the fact that it is a palace and the overall aesthetics of the product have been cleverly adjusted to slightly erase the central nave / minaret effect with a flat roof and a slightly flattened tower. Even if the construction plays on two scales with an exterior appearance that symbolizes the palace as it appears on the screen, we are therefore presented with this derivative product as Boba Fett's throne room.

This is a children's toy and this minimalist playset does not forget young fans who would like to have a little fun. Several features are at their disposal with an opening palace entrance door that even incorporates the electronic peephole, a tilting staircase that allows the Gamorrean guard to fall when Boba Fett and Fennec Shand arrive, a removable throne that reveals a hiding place with two weapons and two Beskar blocks and a simple but effective system that allows the infamous and opportunistic Bib Fortuna to be ejected from his throne.

And that's not counting with all the modularity of the construction which can be arranged in different ways to either obtain a linear diorama or a set closed on three sides. The different modules are integral with each other, they can be clipped onto the base so that the construction presented in linear mode can be manipulated without breaking everything. The sheet of stickers remains reasonable for a construction of this scale even if I think that the two ends of the armrests of the throne deserved better than simple stickers.

The future commercialization of an extension with the Rancor pit is in my opinion beyond doubt. The support of the palace seems to me to be designed specifically to be fixed on an additional construction and the grid a little lost in the middle of the diorama would then find its raison d'être. The set would evolve on the way to the version present in the series The Book of Boba Fett and would no longer be a mere derivative of a post-credits scene.

The endowment in minifigs is substantial with seven characters with generally successful elements and pads. The Boba Fett figure is logically the one that already appears in the set 75312 Boba Fett's Starship marketed since last year. LEGO didn't skimp on the pad printing to stick as close as possible to the outfit seen on screen, even if the green jetpack is probably missing a little color.

The Fennec Shand figurine is identical to that of the set 75315 Imperial Light Cruiser, also marketed since 2021, but the character does not have his usual helmet in this new box. You have to make do with hair that pretty much does the job, it's the accessory already seen last year in a set from the CITY range and on Makkari's head in the Marvel range. Fennec Shand arrives well without his helmet during the attack on Bib Fortuna's palace, it's fitting.

These two minifigs are therefore not new, but the rest of the cast is made up of five new figurines: Bib Fortuna, a Theelin dancer, a Quarren, a Gamorrean guard and a Weequay guard. Bib Fortuna's last appearance at LEGO dates back to 2012, the Twi'lek promoted from butler to crime lord after Jabba's death is frankly modernized here with a nice pad print and a slightly less bumpy headdress.

Many fans are wondering what dancer Theelin is doing here. She is present in the background during the party organized by Bib Fortuna in the post-credits scene of the last episode of the second season of the series The Mandalorian. From what we see of the character on screen, the figure will do.

The chained Twi'lek prisoner present in this scene is missing, it's a bit of a shame. LEGO could have gone to the end of the concept and added a figurine for this character freed from his chains by Fennec Shand or more simply replaced the Quarren or Weequay extras provided.

We are not going to be choosy, a new version of the palace of Jabba / Bib Fortuna / Boba Fett is always welcome. This new interpretation is a little minimalist as it is, but we can hope for a future extension that will give it a little more consistency.

The cast delivered is convincing with a large handful of original and very well executed creatures and the playability is frankly there even if it is only a question here of reproducing a scene of a few minutes. The sets of the LEGO Star Wars range that meet all these criteria are not commonplace, so in my opinion this one deserves all your attention knowing that it could eventually evolve into a more elaborate product and that it will not then be necessary regret having skipped it.

Note: The set presented here, provided by LEGO, is as usual involved. Deadline fixed at March 7, 2022 next at 23pm.

Update : The winner was drawn and notified by email, his nickname is indicated below.

LEGO today unveils the set 10298 Vespa 125, a box of 1106 pieces stamped 18+ which will be available from March 1, 2022 at the retail price of €99.99. Those who follow the usual channels on social networks have already been able to discover this machine from every angle, the others now have at their disposal a complete gallery of official visuals to get a better idea of ​​what this officially licensed product has to offer. to offer.

It is therefore a question here of assembling a reproduction of the emblematic two-wheeler of the Italian brand Piaggio. The version proposed by LEGO is freely inspired by the VNB1T model marketed in 1960 and the vehicle is accompanied by a few accessories: a vintage helmet, a basket and a bouquet of flowers and this exhibition model is not immune to stickers.

The model is 35 cm long, 12 cm wide and 22 cm high.

We'll talk about this product tomorrow on the occasion of a "Review ".

LEGO 10298 VESPA 125 ON THE LEGO SHOP >>

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On the sidelines of five new sets from the LEGO Speed ​​Champions range which will be available from March 1, 2022, collectors will also have to go in search of a new promotional polybag, the reference 30434 Aston Martin Valkyrie AMR Pro which offers a more compact interpretation of one of the vehicles in the set 76910 Speed ​​Champions Aston Martin Valkyrie AMR Pro & Vantage GT3 (592 pieces - 39.99 €).

The bag of 97 pieces and some stickers under official license allows you to assemble a micro version of the 1000 horsepower hypercar, if it is not offered by LEGO on the occasion of the launch of the new products in the range, it will be necessary find a sign that offers or sells it in the coming weeks.