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  • I Can See Right Through You: Free Play with 11040 Classic Magic Transparent Box and 31383 Creator 3in1 Perfume bottle

    I Can See Right Through You: Free Play with 11040 Classic Magic Transparent Box and 31383 Creator 3in1 Perfume bottle
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    It’s time to sit down with a pile of bricks and just play. When I started, I was unsure where it would lead me: would I end up with a model? Lots of models? Would I become increasingly frustrated with ‘display-focused’ sets? This article arrives as a convergence of several recent posts: My lament on the topic of Creator 3in1 shifting towards display sets as well as the recent review of Jess Rahbek’s book – which when coupled by some other recent reading: Cas Holman’s ‘Playful: How Play Shifts our Thinking, Inspires Connection and Sparks Creativity ‘, left me feeling… READ MORE

  • Brickvention 2027 Public Expo Tickets on Sale 1st November

    Brickvention 2027 Public Expo Tickets on Sale 1st November
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    It must be that time of the year again: Australia’s premier LEGO® fan event, Brickvention, will release Public Expo tickets this Sunday 1 November. Brickvention returns to the Royal Exhibition Building in January 2027 with two action-packed Public Expo days showcasing hundreds of world-class, fan-built creations, interactive activities for kids, specialty vendors and photo-worthy moments for the whole family. “For two decades Brickvention has brought Melbourne an explosion of colour, creativity and community,”said Brickvention spokesperson Jason Cichon. “Public Expo sessions regularly sell out, so we encourage families and fans to book early when tickets open this Sunday.” READ MORE

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I was looking to flex some creative muscles, and so I tore open 11040 Classic Magical Transparent Box. I started off with a couple of figures before moving onto a skull, which underwent a few iterations before I was satisfied with my result. Give 10 LEGO fans the chance to classify their elements, and you’ll probably get 17 different answers. Whimsical potted plants are back! LEGO Botanicals 10371 Cozy Plants introduces two new characters to the growing family: a cheerful chamomile enjoying a cup of tea, and a relaxed peppermint curled up with a good book. More play with 11040 magical transparent box… “I can see through you, son” Retro Happy Plant. Many of the LEGO® Creator 3-in-1 Sets from the January release are display worthy. Which is good, because they do not necessarily have any studs for a brick separator to engage with. The LEGO Group sent this set along for review, along with others in the wave. 31377 Turtle with Water Lily

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