New promotional offer on the official online store: The LEGO Super Mario polybag 30389 Fuzzy & Mushroom Platform (39 pieces) is free from 40 € purchase of products from the Super Mario range until September 5.

Please note, the two starter packs in the range 71360 Adventures with Mario et 71387 Adventures with Luigi are excluded from the offer. If you are a member of the VIP program, know that VIP points are doubled throughout the month of August on new extensions 71389 Lakitu Sky World et 71390 Reznor Knockdown, it is therefore a solution to take advantage of two offers.

Note that the promotional offer that currently allows you to obtain a copy of the LEGO Ideas set 40487 Sailboat Adventure From € 200 of unrestricted purchase of range is still valid, this offer can obviously be combined with the one launched today.

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Today we quickly tour the LEGO Harry Potter set 76391 Hogwarts Icons Collector's Edition, a large box of 3010 pieces stamped 18+ which will be available at the public price of € 249.99 from September 2nd.

It is a question here of assembling an exhibition model all in the glory of the Harry Potter universe and the object is rather intended to enthroned prominently on a shelf to impress your friends who are fans of the saga even if you can always "have fun" with the glasses and the wand. The designer has chosen a few emblematic references from the universe concerned and brought out a nice display on which we find the owl Hedwig who comes to bring the letter of admission to Hogwarts.

One may wonder why LEGO insists with the white owl when a set featuring the bird is still on the shelves. The purpose here is not the same as in the set 75979 Hedwig sold for around fifty euros: the ultra-simplified model whose wings are set in motion via a crank is also an exhibition product, but the emphasis is mainly on the functionality offered. This new version of Hedwig, more organic and more detailed, does not "fly", it is a purely decorative model.

All the elements of the model, 50 cm wide, 44 cm high and 33 cm deep, are grafted onto an internal structure based on Technic beams which guarantees maximum rigidity to the construction. Everything else is installed more or less in trompe-l'oeil around this frame. Tom Riddle's (Tom Riddle) journal is laid open at the foot of the construction, it is in fact more suggested than anything else in the absence of the characteristic cover of the object and it mainly serves as a wide and stable base for the building. model.

Two books, one in the colors of Ravenclaw and the other in the colors of Gryffindor, then slip into the structure, we add the potions container bearing the initials of Hermione Granger with its different vials, we install Hedwig and then refine the staging with the various accessories provided. On arrival, the visual effect is really successful with the impression that one could almost grab one or the other of the books to move them or open them.

I would have gladly replaced the owl with a reproduction of the Sorting Hat (Sorting Hat) at the top of the construction, there was undoubtedly material to offer an element sufficiently textured and shaded to give character to the overall model and remain in the theme of the entrance to the sorcerer's school. That being said, Hedwig is truly impressive and I have no recollection of having seen such a compelling animal out of LEGO bricks.

The owl has a real allure and the very organic finish of the construction gives a lot of character to this model, which is also made up of very classic objects. the ball seals grays that serve to connect the thick plumage to the owl's body are relatively inconspicuous and it's hard to find fault with this part of the set. Hedwig's head can be oriented so that the owl is constantly staring at you regardless of the exposure angle of the model.

Harry Potter's wand then clips onto the pages of Tom Riddle's diary via a Ball joint, the pretty chocolate frog could possibly be installed astride the few studs of the cover and it will be necessary to find a place for the glasses. The minifig display remains flying, you put it where you want.

I am not convinced by the cubic design of the baguette, there was necessarily a way to do otherwise with circular elements of different diameters to obtain something rounder and more faithful. The glasses do not have lenses but they are on the other hand quite successful. They can be worn by an adult, you do what you want during your themed evenings.

Difficult to offer a product that pays homage to the Harry Potter universe without adding one or more scarves representing the different houses. The clothing accessory is therefore present here but it is summed up in its simplest expression with a few fringes with visible tenons which protrude vaguely from the base of the construction. A few Tiles would have been welcome to smooth out what looks more like a cone of fries than a scarf on the Gryffindor version (Gryffindor).

Each of the houses having at least one color in common with another, the designer just asked us to replace the other color to get a nod to your favorite house: Gryffindor shares yellow with Hufflepuff (Hufflepuff) , Slytherin (Slytherin) shares gray with Ravenclaw (Ravenclaw). The solution devised to not disappoint anyone and allow relative customization of the model is interesting but the finish of this element remains in my opinion very disappointing.

The Snitch (Golden snitch) is well designed, the representation of the object is faithful. It is once again the various "golden" or metallic shades which sabotage the visual aspect of the thing a little and we note that the official visuals have been heavily retouched to hide the reality. The ball is attached to the central axis of the construction via a black axis which could undoubtedly have been a transparent rod much more discreet ...

The five vials of ingredients for potions are superb, the different stickers to stick on these elements have a lot to do with it. The four bottles owe their very successful design to the transparent element that ensures the junction between the body of the flask and the neck, they must then be filled with loose pieces to obtain the effect imagined by the designer. The vial of Liquid Chance (Felix felicis) is phosphorescent, you will see it in the dark and avoid knocking over the construction by going too close to the shelf.

We have already talked about the letter of admission and the spelling mistake present on Hogwarts motto. The document is divided into three pad printed parts that reproduce the folds of a real sheet of paper. The letter is presented on letterhead with the logo and footer in black and the text in green. LEGO tries to offer a personalization of the document, leaving the possibility for everyone to write their name at the top of the letter, but it fails.

We had to leave free space between the word Dear and the comma without adding a series of points: it will be necessary to write on these points and the rendering will necessarily be a little messy. It's also up to you to find the green felt whose color will match that of the text, LEGO could have contented itself with offering the entire letter in black to facilitate the addition of the name of the proud owner of the set.

After spending a few days with this product, I think there is a solution missing to allow the model to rotate on itself to really take advantage of Hermione's potions bin, hidden by the admission letter when the model is face-on. . As it is, you have to grasp the whole by the edges of the open newspaper or by the central axis to turn the model over and take advantage of the pretty vials.

You know, this set adds three new minifigs to the collection of "golden" figurines launched this year on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the range. Albus Dumbledore, Minerva McGonagall and Rubeus Hagrid therefore join the six minifigs already available in the sets. 76386 Hogwarts: Polyjuice Potion Mistake (Harry Potter), 76387 Hogwarts: Fluffy Encounter (Hermione Granger) 76388 Hogsmeade Village Visit (Ron Weasley) 76389 Hogwarts Chamber of Secrets (Flight of death), 76392 Hogwarts Wizard's Chess (Severus Snape) and 76395 Hogwarts: First Flying Lesson (Professor Quirinus Quirrell).

I am not impressed with these three new figures which are not really "golden". The heavily retouched official visuals are a bit pretentious and the reality is less flattering with a somewhat "cheap" looking matte plastic whose color is not perfectly matched between the elements of the figurines and their accessories, ruining a bit the monochrome effect. Those who already have the other six minifigs with commemorative pad printing on the back will have the possibility here of installing them on the display thanks to the two supplied extensions.

It is well seen and well executed but it may be missing elements indicating the names of the different characters as is the case for Albus Dumbledore and enough to assemble at least two additional niches in the shape of a chocolate frog card to visually balance the rendered. The Tile placed just under the construction in the center of the support is pad printed. Was it absolutely necessary to add the LEGO logo, I'm not sure and the mention "Harry Potter" would have been enough for me.

There is no doubt to be had, this product will seduce a large majority of fans of the Harry Potter universe, beyond LEGO enthusiasts, by its exhibition potential as well as by the "non-exhaustive but rather global tribute" aspect. "to their favorite universe. This is not a toy, there are already a lot of playsets in the range and a nice model that aims to reach a wider audience than that usually targeted by LEGO products does not hurt.

The assembly experience is also punctuated by a few pages detailing the context of the different elements of the set, just to refresh the memory of adult fans who love the Harry Potter universe but who are not necessarily in front of their TV at each of the multiple reruns of films or that do not reread all the volumes of the saga at least once a year.

If LEGO ever marketed a similar product inspired by the Star Wars universe with, for example, a big pilot's helmet, a lightsaber handle and Han Solo's DL-44 blaster, I think many of us would be delighted to have the right to something other than pieces of walls or vessels.

The subject that annoys a little: the public price of the product set at 249.99 €. Those used to classic LEGO toys will undoubtedly find this product far too expensive for what it has to offer apart from its decorative potential. If so, then this set is not for them. LEGO hopes to reach here an audience of fans who don't necessarily want to bother with a modular Hogwarts that takes up half of the living room and I think this nice "lifestyle" derivative with an overall convincing finish should find its audience very easily.

Note: The set presented here, provided by LEGO, is as usual involved. Deadline fixed at August 28, 2021 next at 23pm. 

Update : The winner was drawn and was notified by email, his nickname is indicated below. Without a response from him to my request for contact details within 5 days, a new winner will be drawn.

The English version of the book LEGO Ninjago Character Encyclopedia New Edition has been available since March 2021, the French version entitled Updated and Expanded Character Encyclopedia finally arrives on October 22.
As for the original edition, the French version accompanied by the exclusive minifigure "Future Nya"brings together on 224 pages a selection of about 200 characters with various anecdotes and other facts:

Those who have had the patience to wait for a possible localized version will therefore be rewarded, I am thinking especially of the youngest fans of the Ninjago universe who do not necessarily master English to the point of being able to be satisfied with the English version of the work. The price difference between the two editions is reasonable, so there is no reason to go without a more accessible version.

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Today we are quickly interested in the LEGO Technic set 42126 Ford F-150 Raptor, a box of 1379 pieces which will be available at the public price of 139.99 € from October 1, 2021.

This set is stamped with the mention 18+, but in my opinion nothing justifies this classification which seems arbitrary to me and which undoubtedly aims to simply segment the Technic range to extract products considered as "adults".

The treated subject, a utility vehicle among the best-selling models on the other side of the Atlantic, the version offered here is not sold in Europe except to a few specialized importers, can possibly also explain this classification: this derivative product under official Ford license. 'address also to Ford F-150 owners who would like to afford a toy reproducing their own vehicle or to fans of large 4x4s who do not necessarily have the means to afford the real one.

LEGO has chosen to decline this Ford F-150 Raptor 42 centimeters long by 18 centimeters wide with an orange body, it is not the color that I will have chosen. A little tour on the configurator manufacturer shows that the Ford Raptor is offered in a wide range of colors including Duck Red which turns more red than orange used already seen in the set 42056 Porsche 911 GT3 RS (2017) or on the Corvette from set 42093 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 (2019).

The "model" to assemble offers the minimum of what a set of the LEGO Technic range usually offers in terms of functionality: steering connected to the front wheels with remote control on the roof of the vehicle, V6 engine with moving pistons via the integrated differential to the rear axle, front and rear suspensions and possibility of opening the doors, the tailgate and the engine hood.

We may regret that the steering is not connected to the steering wheel of the vehicle and that this Ford F-150 in LEGO version is not a four-wheel drive machine like the real one, the setting in motion of the engine being managed only by the 'rear axle, connected to the chassis by a Ball joint which gives it all its mobility on rough terrain. The wheel placed on the roof can be removed so as not to penalize the aesthetics of this exhibition product, it is always taken even if the part which then remains visible in the middle of the orange surface is ... red.

Thinking about it, we could almost conclude that this is a pure product of initiation into the LEGO Technic universe for adults more accustomed to building flowers, vehicles in the format System or monuments.

We can not escape a huge sheet of stickers to stick on the vehicle and only the two rear fenders stamped with the words "Raptor"are pad printed. Too bad for the grille and the headlights of this Ford F-150 which are satisfied with a few stickers. The challenge is complicated a little more at the level of the rear headlights with three stickers to be aligned between them to obtain an acceptable rendering. designer could have made the effort to offer headlights based on elements especially on an exhibition model intended for an adult audience and which therefore does not have the primary purpose of ending up in a toy bin.

The finish of the product is correct if we admit that the LEGO Technic range is generally satisfied with visible blue or gray pines regardless of the dominant color of the product, spaces a little empty in various places of the body and aesthetic shortcuts. Those who swear by this range keep repeating that the priority is functionality but they may be a little disappointed here, it is minimum service for a product in this price bracket.

If we were to really compare the LEGO version to the benchmark vehicle, there isn't much left of the "real" Raptor here anyway, other than the fender flares and the patterns on the stickers. From certain angles, the vehicle is however an illusion even if the junction between the front fenders and the headlights is only suggested by an empty space and the doors seem to me a little too short with the consequence of a connection with the side steps which leaves frankly glimpse the mechanics of the chassis.

It also looks like a few parts are missing at the junction between the fenders and the cabin and the interior of the cabin, yet easily visible and accessible through the opening of the doors, is summed up in its simplest form. There are still two stickers to represent the different dials and the central screen but no Ford logo on the steering wheel which remains in visible tenons.

Upon arrival, I have the impression that LEGO is content here to provide a promotional product all in the glory of the Ford brand and its F-150 Raptor without forcing too much on what usually makes the interest of the Technic universe. This Raptor of 1379 pieces (including more than 600 pins) at 140 € does not offer much more than many other products in the soft underbelly of the range sold much cheaper and it will be appropriate in my opinion to wait for the set be sold at knockdown prices by other brands to get really value for their money.

The assembly of the product is within the reach of all and does not require particular affinities with the LEGO Technic universe, do not deprive a young fan of this box under the pretext that it is presented as a product for adults. The most demanding step is still to correctly paste the half-dozen stickers symbolizing the rear headlights ...

Please note, the large instruction booklet and the sheet of stickers are thrown in the box without protection, at least on the copy I received. Remember to check that nothing is wrinkled or damaged upon receipt even if you plan to assemble the product later.

Note: The set presented here, provided by LEGO, is as usual involved. Deadline fixed at August 26, 2021 next at 23pm. For newcomers, know that you just need to post a comment to participate in the draw.

Update : The winner was drawn and was notified by email, his nickname is indicated below. Without a response from him to my request for contact details within 5 days, a new winner will be drawn.

The August 2021 issue of the official LEGO Star Wars magazine is available on newsstands and it allows us as planned to obtain a minifig of Finn and a Sith Trooper.

The Sith Trooper was delivered in sets 75256 Kylo Ren's Shuttle (2019) 75266 Sith Troopers Battle Pack (2020) et 75279 Star Wars Advent Calendar (2020) and Finn was first seen in 2015 in the set 75105 Millennium Falcon, then in sets 75139 Battle on Takodana (2016) 75178 Jakku Quadjumper (2017) et 75192 UCS Millennium Falcon (2017). This minifigure was also already offered with the magazine in April 2018.

With the next issue to be released on September 8, we will be entitled to a 53-piece AT-ST inspired by the one seen in the fourth episode of the first season of the series. The Mandalorian broadcast on Disney +. This will not be the first interpretation of the machine by LEGO, the manufacturer has been marketing a slightly more ambitious version in the set since 2019. 75254 AT-ST Raider (540 pieces - 59.99 €).

Note that it is now possible to subscribe for a period of six months or one year to the official LEGO Star Wars magazine via the abo-online.fr platform. The 12-month subscription (13 issues) costs € 65.