News: Lego Batman Contest

   Hey everybody! I just wanted to let all of you know that there is a contest for the Lego Batman movie coming up. The deadline for this contest is January 5, 2017 at 7:00p.m. To enter this contest, you need to make a 12-30 second stop motion movie with batman and a villain. I will link the contest to the end of this post so that you can look more into it.
  I wanted to go over the prizes for the top 4 winners. The first place winner will have their stop motion film featured in the Lego Batman Movie DVD, 13 new Lego Batman sets, an exclusive plate with Batman minifigure and Will Arnett's autograph, an exclusive plate with The Joker minifigure and Zach Galifianakis's autograph and finally, the Lego Batman Movie on Blu-Ray.

  Lastly, the 3 runner-up winners will get: The Batmobile, The Joker Notorious Lowrider, Batcave Break-in and Arkham Asylum LEGO sets, an exclusive plate with Batman minifigure and Will Arnett's autograph, an exclusive plate with The Joker minifigure and Zach Galifianakis's autograph, and the Lego Batman Movie on Blu-Ray. I think that this contest is really cool and everyone should just try to submit something to enter for a chance to win some of these awesome prizes!

Contest Page: https://www.lego.com/en-us/rebrick/contest-page/contests/lego-batman-movie-brick-films

All images were taken from the Lego website.

Review: LEGO 76046 Heroes of Justice: Sky High Battle

Name:  Heroes of Justice: Sky High Battle
Set Number: 76046
Pieces: 517
Price: $59.99
Minifigures: 5
Theme: DC Comics
Year of Release: 2016

   This was the first Lego Batman vs. Superman set that I bought. I thought that the new Batwing looked really unique and this set came with all of the main characters from the movie. I began this set by building the minifigures.
   I began by building Batman. He is detailed from head to toe and his skin tone is darker than the other Batman minifigures. I think it is really unique how that recently all of the Batman minifigures have a headband on their heads that acts as their eyes when you put the mask on him. Batman also comes with a new and shiny cape. The next minifigure i worked on was Lois Lane. Her detailing is very basic and her legs are just a solid black. She isn't unique, but is a good edition to the new Batman vs. Superman series. Wonder Woman is the next minifigure I worked on. She is amazingly designed. This Wonder Woman minifigure is unique to the Batman vs. Superman series and she is detailed all over from heat to toe. She even comes with her bullet-repelling gauntlets. Next, I worked on Lex Luthor. His head is almost the same as the old Lex Luthor model and his outfit is slightly detailed. The hair kind of takes away from the original Lex Luthor look, but overall he looks fine. Finally, I build Superman. His character model looks fantastic and is updated a little from the previous Superman model. I like how that this new Superman has a smile on his face rather than the older versions where he has a serious look to him. After the minifigures, I moved onto the vehicles.


            
                                 

   I built the helicopter first out of the two vehicles. The helicopter features an opening cockpit, spinning rotors, and 8 Kryptonite flick fire missiles. There is nothing special about the helicopter and it is boring looking when compared to the new Batwing. Speaking of the new Batwing, that is what I built next. The new Batwing features an opening cockpit, wings that foldout for takeoff/landing, and a six-shooting rapid shooter. There is a mechanism in the back when you move the thrusters that activates the foldout wings. This mechanism is a little stiff, but you can also manually just fold the wings. Also, the stud shooter is manual and you shoot it at the front of the ship. It is a little hard to turn if you have big fingers, but you can slide one finger across the top of the spinning device that shoots the studs and that will work. Overall I really love how this Batwing looks. It is sleek and fun to play with. Both of these vehicles are also great for displaying.




   As a whole set, I loved it so much! Not only do you get the cool Batwing in the movie and Lex Luthor's helicopter, but you also get 5 exclusive minifigures. This set is perfect for displaying in a collection or playing with on your free time. The price is pretty good for what you get. I would rate this set 5/5. I hope this review was helpful to all who read it and that you continue to love LEGOS!

Buy Here: https://shop.lego.com/en-US/Heroes-of-Justice-Sky-High-Battle-76046

All photos were taken from the Lego Website

Review: LEGO 75154 TIE Striker

   

Name:  Tie Striker
Set Number: 75154
Pieces: 543
Price: $69.99
Minifigures: 4
Theme: Star Wars
Year of Release: 2016

   This set has the newest tie fighter design out there. Along with the ship being unique, you get a few new minifigures to go along with it. It took me about and hour to complete. I first began this set with the minifigures.
   The first minifigure I built was the rebel fighter. He comes with two faces, a helmet, and a blaster with a connector piece on the end. The trooper's outfit is from Endor, but I don't think they will be fighting on Endor in the upcoming Rogue One movie. He looks great and is detailed head to toe. The next minifigure I worked on was the Shoretrooper. He has a single angry face, a blaster pistol and a shoretrooper helmet. This minifigure is well detailed and looks fantastic. After that I built the Imperial Ground Crew minifigure. He has a single face that has a headset on it, two landing batons, and a helmet. The figure looks very professional and serious which gives it an awesome but scary look. There hasn't really ever been an imperial ground crew, so this is a nice minifigure to have. Finally, I built the TIE Pilot. He comes with an angry face (same as the shoretrooper), and an imperial pilot helmet. His chest and back are detailed while his legs are just solid black. Overall, the minifigures all looked really cool and I feel like they were a perfect addition to my collection.

           
                                                              

  Then I moved onto the TIE Striker. This is one of the coolest TIE ships that I have. Its features are: adjustable wings, central cockpit with top/front access, rear storage and two spring-loaded shooters. By storage standards, it is a medium size, but it is very long. There are about 8 stickers, all of which go on th wings and the central structure of the ship. It is really fun to play with and there are two niches in the sides where you can hold the ship safely. The ship looks fantastic overall and the technic pieces used to create the angled wings are amazing. 

   As a whole, the set looks amazing. Its fun to play with and looks menacing when displayed. The price to piece ratio is horrible. I wish that they had thrown in more minifigures or a structure to make the price seem more reasonable. I really enjoy this set besides the price, so I think that if you want a set that will entertain you and add to your tie fighter collection, this is an okay buy. I would rate this set 4/5. I hope this review was helpful to all who read it and that you continue to love LEGOS!

Buy Here: https://shop.lego.com/en-US/TIE-Striker-75154

Photos taken from the Lego website.

News: More Lego Batman News

   This past weekend, even more Lego Batman news appeared! A new trailer and a few sets were released. First I'll go over the new sets that were released.
 

    The first set here is the Joker Balloon Escape. It will have 124 pieces and sell for $14.99. This set is planned release date is January 1st 2017. This set looks amazing for the tiny piece count it has. You get the Joker, Batman, and a bomb attached to a flammable object. The Joker's balloon contraption looks simple and deadly. In the new trailer, we see the Joker using this balloon contraption and how it will be used. The price to piece ratio is a little high, but you get the two main characters of the movie.

   Next we have the Scuttler. The Scuttler will have 775 pieces and sell for $79.99. It's planned release date is also January 1st 2017. The set will come with 6 minifigures: Batman, Barbra Gordon, Commissioner Gordon, Dick Grayson (Robin), Joker and Poison Ivy. The Scuttler is one of the most unique ship designs that I've seen from Lego. From what I can see, it looks like the Scuttler will have a cockpit, stud shooters and movable limbs. I can only imagine what other features it will have! The piece to price ratio is pretty good, plus you get six unique minifigures and one of the coolest new Bat-ships ever designed!

   Then we have the new Batmobile. It has 581 pieces and will sell for $59.99. The release date is unknown, but it will probably be around January. This set comes with 5 minifigures: Batman, Robin, Man-Bat, and the Kabuki Twins. The new Batmobile is more elongated and light looking compared to the older versions. I personally don't like the design, but I may change my mind when I see it in person. Overall, I think this set will be a good buy with all the unique minifigures and the new Batmobile. The pricing is okay, but I think its worth it in the end.

   Finally, we have the Joker Notorious Lowrider. It has 433 pieces and will sell for $49.99. This set's release date is unknown, but it will probably be released around January. The 3 minifigures that will come with this set are: the Joker, Harley Quinn, and Batgirl. On top of the cool minifigures, the set also comes with the Joker's new vehicle. The Joker's lowrider has a gangter type of look to it. I really like how the vehicle looks and with the minifigures in it, I think it will looker even better! The cost is a bit high, but you get three minifigures, two of which are exclusive to this set.

  I hope this news update was helpful and to end this update, I'll leave you with the new Lego Batman trailer.

Trailer:

        All photos were taken from Lego website and trailer was taken from Warner Bros.on youtube.

Review: LEGO 75915 Pteranodon Capture

Name: Pteranodon Capture 
Set Number: 75915
Pieces: 174
Price: $19.99
Minifigures: 2
Theme: Jurassic World
Year of Release: 2015

   I really enjoyed the Jurassic World movie and I was even more excited when I heard about Jurassic World Lego sets being released. I wish there were more flying dinosaurs in this set, but it's a nice set. This build took me about 10 minutes to complete. I started this set with the minifigures.
   Mr. Simon Masrani was the first minifigure I built. He has two faces and is very well detailed. One of his faces is smug while the other one has freaking out expression. Mr. Masrani appears to be wearing a workout suit and his hair is all over the place. The ACU trooper has a singular face and has lots of detailing. His singular face has a scared expression. He comes with a tranquilizer gun, a helmet, and a bullet proof vest. His chest and legs have a trooper look to them and the vest covers that detail up. And finally, the pteranodon. It's only a 5 piece build and it looks cool. Its mouth can also open and close and its wings are posable. I wish they had a pteranodon that could fold its wings to land, but that's more to ask for from a tiny set like this. I think the color design worked well on the pteranodon. All of these figures together are lots of fun to play with and look awesome when displayed.
                        
                                               
   Next I moved onto the helicopter. It's sized well so that it can fit into your hand and it has a few neat features. Some of these features include: an opening cockpit, rotor blades, stud blaster, and a net launcher. I like this helicopter because it is the perfect size to play with and goes really well with the other Jurassic World sets.

   My final opinion of this set is that it's really neat and fun. Without having a structural build, this set lets your imagination run more wild when you play with it. The design of the helicopter and the minifigures are also very cool to show off . The price to piece ratio is a little high, but overall the set is fantastic. I would rate this set 5/5. I hope this review was helpful to all who read it and that you continue to love LEGOS!

Buy Here: https://shop.lego.com/en-US/Pteranodon-Capture-75915

Photos taken from Lego website.

News: Lego Batman Movie Sets

   As we enter the month of November, I have been receiving a lot of news about the Lego Batman movie. More specifically the Lego Batman sets. As far as I know, there are three sets that will be released next year on January 1st.
   The first set is the Arkham Asylum set. It will contain 1,628 pieces and sell for $169.99. This set looks fantastic and is a little more kid friendly than the last Lego Arkham Asylum that was released a few years ago. The Asylum looks really detailed and I can't wait to see what the interior will look like. On top of the cool looking Asylum, the set will have 12 minifigures which are all unique to this series.

   Next we have the Batcave. It will have 1,045 pieces and sell for $99.99. It comes with 4 minifigures including: Bruce Wayne, Alfred, the Penguin, and a batman with bat-suit on which are all new and look amazing. There are also 3 alternate bat-suits and a mini penguin. As for the vehicles, there is a new rubber ducky with tons of weapons on it and a very cool looking bat-boat. The batcave itself looks looks like it will be a lot of fun to play with and the bat computer looks interesting. Another little plus for this set is that it is supposed to release around November 27th!



   Finally, we have Mr. Freeze Ice Attack. It has 201 pieces and will sell for $19.99. It will come with 3 minifigures including a new Mr. Freeze mech suit. I feel like this set is more for collecting than playing with. The only structural piece is a little out of place and seems like it goes along with another piece. The other sets are more upscale, but this is only a $20 set.



   I hope this news was informative and helpful. To cap off this news, I will link a trailer to the Lego Batman movie below for you to enjoy!

Trailer:

All photos were taken from Lego website and trailer was taken from IGN on youtube.

Review: LEG0 75150 Vader's TIE Advanced vs. A-Wing Starfighter

Name: Vader's TIE Advanced vs. A-Wing Starfighter
Set Number: 75150
Pieces: 702
Price: $89.99
Minifigures: 4
Theme: Star Wars
Year of Release: 2016

   I have been waiting for a set like this forever. A few years ago, a Darth Vader tie fighter came out, but there were no a-wing sets. Plus, both of these ships are upgraded versions of their vehicles. This set took me about an hour to complete. I began by building the minifigures.
   The first minifigure I built was Darth Vader. This new model for Darth Vader looks fantastic. His helmet comes in two pieces which is similar to the movie where his helmet is two separate pieces. Vader's head is also the white and aged looking one that you see in the 6th Star Wars movie. Then we have the A-wing pilot whose model is basic. The custom helmet looks great and the chest piece looks like a pilot's suit from the military. Her head also comes with two faces. Next is Grand Moff Tarkin whose model has been moderately upgraded from its last version. His face shows more expression and his wrinkles are more defined as well as having two faces. Also, his hair piece is now not a smooth hairpiece that the original Lego minifigures would have. Lastly, we have Sabine Wren. I'm not sure where she is from, but she is an interesting looking minifgure. Sabine's colored hair makes her really stand out and her outfit makes her look like an explorer. As most of the characters in this set have, she has two faces. Overall, I like all the minifigures in this set and think that they go really well in it.


   Next I built the A-wing. The A-wing has quite a few features. It has: two spring loaded shooters, opening cockpit, retractable landing gear, wings that can be turned, and some storage behind the pilots seat. It's a nice size to hold or display and is very play friendly.
Darth Vader's Tie Fighter is also an awesome build. It is more of a cool looking ship rather than a ship that has a lot of features. Its cockpit can open and it has two spring loaded shooters in the front. These two ships are fantastic and were a great pairing for this set.


   As a whole, I think this set is play friendly and looks great visually. The only thing that bothers me about this set is that it is a little on the pricey side, but besides that, it's a great set. You can reenact cool fight scenes with these two ships and battle scenes with the minifigures. I would rate this set 4/5. I hope this review was helpful to all who read it and that you continue to love LEGOS!

Buy Here: https://shop.lego.com/en-US/Vader-s-TIE-Advanced-vs-A-Wing-Starfighter-75150

Photos were taken from Lego website.