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Today we're taking a very quick look at the contents of the LEGO ONE PIECE 75641 Dr. Hiriluk's Hideout set , a box of 271 pieces available since August 1, 2026 from LEGO at a public price of €29,99 and for a little less elsewhere.
I'm not going to make a big deal out of it, this little box doesn't have much to offer in terms of actual playability despite what LEGO says in the official product description: " ...Open the mountain to reveal a vast interior containing a cozy cave full of bottles and books, where Doctor Hiluluk dreams, conducts experiments and guides his friend Chopper... "
All of this is, as is often the case, a bit pompous, and the set is not a set, the cave is only half a cave, and only the accessories provided raise the level of this frankly minimalist playset a little.
White for the snow, a few pieces of furniture, a fireplace, a few very symbolic trees, two movable side sections to spread out the construction a little, there is nothing here to shout about creative genius and we quickly understand that all this is just a pretext to allow us to obtain the figurines of Tony Tony Chopper, Dr. Hiriluk and Dr. Kureha.
The three figures are exclusive to this box: Hiriluk and Kureha are only provided in this set, as is the variant of Tony Tony Chopper with his face different from that of set 75645 Battle at Drum Castle (€99,99).
The Dr. Hiriluk figure is a bit basic, despite its attractive hat incorporating his hair. The printing on the legs struggles to accurately represent the trousers worn by the character on screen. You have to visually examine the figure to spot the purple trousers beneath the character's coat; it's not immediately obvious, and there's no flesh-colored area to separate the boots from the lower part of the outfit.
Regarding Dr. Kureha, LEGO makes an effort to provide a relatively faithful version, even though the outfit in question is ultimately only briefly featured on screen during the seventh episode of the second season, which aired on Netflix. At least this figure has double-molded arms.
Even though it's very minimalist and requires you to deal with a large number of stickers, this collectible at least has the merit of referencing scenes that young fans will certainly remember because they are full of emotion. Nothing groundbreaking as it stands; we'll patiently wait to find this set at a more attractive price elsewhere than at LEGO, which is already the case.
Note: The product shown here, provided by LEGO , is, as usual, up for grabs. The deadline is September 10, 2026 at 23:59 PM. Simply leave a comment below the article to participate.
Today we're taking a very quick look at the contents of the LEGO ONE PIECE 75642 Showdown with Captain Smoker set , a 547-piece box available since August 1, 2026 at a public price of €59,99 on the official online store and for a little less elsewhere.
LEGO invites us to recreate the confrontation between Luffy and Captain Smoker in the alleys of Logue Town. As is often the case, everything is highly symbolic, and we have to make do with two relatively ordinary facades and a stall that vaguely represents the area's "lively market." The backs of the two structures aren't bothered by a high-end finish; this playset is meant for fun, and the available spaces must remain easily accessible.
We're used to it; nobody really holds it against LEGO anymore for suggesting rather than reproducing. However, the statue seen in several scenes during the confrontation between the two characters is still missing; we'll have to do without it.
The product offers a bit of playability with Smoker's motorcycle, which largely cannibalizes the product's inventory and leaves few options for giving buildings the Mediterranean city look seen on screen, as well as a mechanism built into the blue-fronted building that allows three sections of wall to be ejected.
Perhaps younger children will find it appealing, although I always wonder who these children are who will be satisfied with this type of toy for more than five minutes after finishing the assembly.
As for the included minifigures, they're quite decent for a set in the middle of the pack, featuring Monkey D. Luffy, Sanji, Monkey D. Dragon, and Captain Smoker. The latter, despite his self-explanatory name, unfortunately comes without his cigars, which is a bit ridiculous: LEGO is offering a children's product based on content streamed on a streaming platform, and these children will have seen the character smoking anyway.
If younger viewers were to be influenced by either of these two things, the live-action series is more likely to entice them than a simple toy. A simple printed design on the corner of the minifigure's lips would have been enough to make it more accurate and wouldn't have instantly turned young fans of this universe into tobacco addicts.
Smoker can either be equipped with legs or enter smoke mode after consuming the Moku Moku no Mi, and LEGO interprets this state in a somewhat messy way by mixing white and translucent elements. Visually, I find the result disappointing and far from faithful to what we see on screen.
Despite the presence of the sword shop, Zoro is conspicuously absent from the set, and there was undoubtedly room to include him without changing the retail price.
Upon arrival, this spin-off from the Netflix live-action series is decent considering its position within the 2026 release wave. Even though the included diorama is basic and Logue Town frankly deserved better, the cast of minifigures saves the day. It's a shame about the large sticker sheet; the graphics are well done, but it's a lot of stickers for such a small box.
In terms of price, we're not quite at the best possible deals yet, but this set, like many others, will quickly end up in clearance sales everywhere. If your minifigure collection can wait, you'll soon save enough to make this set much more attractive than its retail price.
Note: The product shown here, provided by LEGO , is, as usual, up for grabs. The deadline is September 13, 2026 at 23:59 PM. Simply leave a comment below the article to participate.
Today we're taking a very quick look at the contents of the LEGO ONE PIECE 75644 Dorry vs. Brogy - Giants of Little Garden set , a 733-piece box available since August 1, 2026 at a public price of €79,99.
This product, positioned in the middle of the ONE PIECE range in terms of price, implements an interesting scene from the 4th episode of the second season of the series broadcast on Netflix, but it does so unfortunately with a little too much nonchalance, to put it politely.
LEGO certainly possesses the necessary expertise, which should have allowed them to convincingly interpret the two giants, but it seems the project was entrusted to a designer accustomed to 4+ sets. The result: two figures too crude to be displayed as is, with limited articulation and too fragile to truly serve as toys for young children.
Dorry and Brogy (the latter comes without his tankard) are both equipped with their weapons and shields, but their fixed elbows and wrists make them somewhat difficult to use. Yet, the whole point of the product is to have fun recreating the clash between the two giants. The figures are reasonably stable, with legs and feet that can be positioned to compensate for any imbalances caused by posing their arms with their weapons attached.
The finish of the two figures, on the other hand, leaves much to be desired, with grey ball joints that LEGO doesn't even bother to try and hide, and graphic choices for the faces that are no longer really in line with the brand's usual style.
On this point, we're caught between two stools, with a look that's almost too serious for the usual faces and not integrated enough with the brand's usual graphic style. Add to that the very crude beards made from pieces attached to the beards already printed on the faces, and you get a visual mess that's very different from what we saw on screen.
And that's without mentioning the aesthetic shortcuts that are hard to accept, such as the absence of the pattern that was clearly present on Brogy's helmet on screen, or the extreme simplification of the two capes, here embodied by bits of cloth with deliberately random cuts.
The visual effect of Dorry's helmet, partially printed on his overly pale face, is also a failure; it looks like the character is wearing glasses. There comes a point, in my opinion, when LEGO must commit to offering new elements that are appropriate to the subject matter, instead of seeking more economical compromises. The manufacturer already does this on numerous occasions, and in less "prestigious" ranges than this one; there's no excuse not to do it here.
This licensed product isn't even a convincing toy in my opinion, with two poorly designed and clearly rushed minifigures. It's clear LEGO is relying solely on the logo on the packaging to justify the €80 price tag. Perhaps younger children will find some amusement in these two vaguely articulated figures, even if their design doesn't really allow for vigorous battles.
The included figures don't save the day for everyone: Zoro, Usopp, Miss Goldenweek, Mr. 3, and Mr. 13 will likely end up in the collections of those who want to collect all the available variants, but their presence in this box will only serve as an excuse to accept the two large figures. Miss Friday is an assembly of parts, and the chandelier adds a bit of playability by breaking apart when hit.
The usual advice applies once again: wait until this set inevitably ends up in clearance sales everywhere before giving in to temptation. It's already a bit cheaper elsewhere than at LEGO, but its price should drop even further once retailers have stock to clear.
Note: The product shown here, provided by LEGO , is, as usual, up for grabs. The deadline is August 19, 2026 at 23:59 PM. Simply leave a comment below the article to participate.
Let's get started with a large handful of new LEGO sets that are available from today, many of which were already available for pre-order on the official online store.
There is something to satisfy many fans with numerous ranges represented: Star Wars, Marvel, Jurassic World, ONE PIECE, Pokémon, ICONS, IDEAS, ART, Architecture, Editions, Super Mario, KPop Demon Hunters, Speed Champions or even BOYTANICALS, Minecraft, Technic, Sonic the Hedgehog and Animal Crossing.
As usual, it is now up to you to decide whether to snap up these sets immediately and pay full price, or whether to be patient and wait for the inevitable discounts that will be offered in the coming weeks and months at Amazon , FNAC.com , Cdiscount , Auchan , and a few other retailers.
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Today we are taking a very quick look at the contents of the LEGO ONE PIECE 75646 Garp's Marine Battleship set , a box of 1705 pieces currently available for pre-order on the official online store at a public price of €169,99 and which will be available from August 1, 2026.
Let's be honest, LEGO is going all out with the ONE PIECE range, and even if some sets might seem unnecessary due to their contents beyond the number of minifigures included, the manufacturer knows how to pay tribute to the most iconic builds in the series. And since ships play such a significant role, Vice Admiral Monkey D. Garp's ship deserved special attention.
In my opinion, this is the case if you're expecting a recreation of the ship from the Netflix series and not a model of the one seen in the anime. This is clearly a playset for children and not a display model intended for adult fans' collections, even though we know in advance that they'll settle for it for lack of anything better. LEGO Star Wars fans are well aware of this inevitable compromise.
The ship, measuring 44 cm long, 18 cm wide, and 39 cm high, is designed to be handled securely and not fall apart in the hands of young children, and the entire construction process reflects this. It's solid, with many embellishments purely decorative, such as the cannons which have no function, and all moving parts do so without detaching or breaking.
The overall look of the ship may appear a little crude and much less elegant than the version seen on screen; everything here is compact, symbolic, and made into a solid and easy-to-move toy.
The bow lacks a bit of finesse and curves even though the designer did his best to find an acceptable compromise, the finish of the various junction points between the hull sections is a bit rough and the two side turrets are flanked by Stud-Shooters which insistently remind you that all this is designed to be played with.
The same applies to the sails, which are made of flexible plastic instead of the fabric usually used for display models. The use of this more durable material doesn't guarantee the sails won't eventually be damaged, but they will better withstand the rough handling of younger children.
We should note, however, a certain attention to detail at work here, which is not always the case on the ultra-simplified interpretations of certain vehicles or machines from films or series: there are indeed two rows of cannons on the sides of the hull even if the count is not there, the inscriptions on the sails are correctly executed and the dog's head at the front is symbolic but sufficiently identifiable.
As for onboard features, there are two rotating turrets equipped with cannons, a movable stern that allows access to the inside of the hull and storage of figurines between play sessions, as well as two removable sections at the level of the ship's deck.
It's designed for small hands, which will be the only ones truly capable of placing the figurines in these internal spaces; the larger fingers of adult fans will have more difficulty. However, it's hard to talk about true playability with these internal spaces; they're only marginally accessible, even if they do have the merit of existing.
LEGO knows that ONE PIECE fans are already ready to collect all the ships that will be marketed in this range and indulgence will always be the order of the day regarding the realization of these ships provided that they look roughly like their version seen on screen.
This one looks very well made and even if the transformation into a child's toy involves some compromises in terms of finish, this ship will easily find its place on a shelf alongside the one from set 75639 The Going Merry Pirate Ship (€129,99).
As for the number of minifigures included, it's quite good here with Zoro, Usopp, Miss All Sunday (Nico Robin), Nami, Tashigi, Helmeppo, Koby, and Vice Admiral Garp. The printing is generally very well done, except for those involving light areas on a dark background, a common issue with LEGO. Once again, these minifigures are based on characters seen in the series; don't expect LEGO to offer the entire anime cast.
Not everything here is new; Garp, Koby and Helmeppo were already delivered in this form in set 75640 The Baratie Floating Restaurant (€299,99) and Zoro reuses the torso already seen in set 75639 The Going Merry Pirate Ship (€129,99).
It should be noted that LEGO includes five "secret files" to collect in this box, the distribution of which, intentionally randomized, seems rather haphazard to me, with three of the same file in the set I received.
As you will have understood, there is no need to philosophize for long about this product derived from the Netflix series, either you are a fan and it is a must-have, or this universe leaves you cold and this boat with its somewhat strange look of a badly cut shoe too.
In any case, I think this is a good playset for young children, with playability that, while admittedly limited, is entirely based on the main building element, which isn't always the case with LEGO. We won't dwell on the retail price; we all know that this set, like all the others, will eventually be sold for much less elsewhere than at LEGO.
In the meantime, the fact that I've mentioned it here is just a pretext to offer it to one of you.
Note: The product shown here, provided by LEGO , is, as usual, up for grabs. The deadline is August 7, 2026 at 23:59 PM. Simply leave a comment below the article to participate.
- Emily Nice, but I find it a bit too simple.
- DK63 I don't know the series or the characters, but the figures...
- Jorzan : It's Admiral Ackbartman It's a trap!!!
- Pan-Rider It's not April Fool's Day, though.
- Thorefaction Yeah, big but not very majestic in the end...
- Thorefaction It's not my thing, but I know who would appreciate it!
- Noxhan I don't know who's been in charge of photos at Lego since...
- Julie I appreciate the effort, but even though I love the series, I'm not buying it...
- Brickfan14 I've never seen the series, but I love this kind of architecture...
- BrickMark-I MAGNIFICENT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!...
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