Last week we looked at the 2×4 brick, and talked about the fact that it’s a bit harder to come by in new sets than it was back in the ‘olden days’. I was a little surprised to discover it had made its natural home in the world of Minecraft, rather than in the Classic theme.
Classic become the primary non specific ‘creative play’ LEGO® theme in 2014, following on from Bricks and More, Make and Create and in turn, early Creator sets. One of the things that has distinguished Classic from the earlier themes is the variety of colours in the overall LEGO® palette. Over 30 colours may appear in some of these sets (the creative building boxes have around 500-600 pieces each, and recently have featured latest 35 colours over the last few years.
Many Doors and Windows
I recently picked up a copy of the 2017 Creative Building Box 10703, with the box proclaiming ‘many doors and windows…’ Indeed, at least 29 windows, and 5 doors.(This is the volume otherwise occupied by 156 and 120 1×1 bricks respectively.) Last year’s set was a little light on for these features, so I thought an opportunity to increase my supply might be a good thing. I thought this might allow me to rapidly deploy some buildings into my Town landscape.
With 503 pieces, 37 different colours and a RRP of £19.99, €24.00, $AUD39.99 and yet to hit the US market at this stage – but 10702 from 2016 cost $USD29.99; this is certainly a colourful box, with all of the suggested models being buildings. This is a set devoid of wheels or eye-tiles, both of which we had a variety of in last year’s equivalent set. The majority of parts in this set are basic bricks, plates , sloped bricks and windows. There are also a variety of doors – including two angled doors; angled bricks, greebly parts, tiles, fences and arches. Continue reading
While allowing an incredibly versatile method of construction, there is no doubt that that they contributed significantly to the chunky aesthetic that is associated with LEGO® design and construction in my childhood. When your parents say “In my day, it was just bricks,” this is what they are talking about. 
Basic Set #8 in particular springs to mind. When looking through the old box art, I found this one reminded me in part of something I had seen a little more recently. With 700 pieces in 7 colors, (including green and transparent clear), this was how many growing up at the time remember what building with LEGO bricks was like. A few sloped bricks, but not many. Overall, it reminiscent of 3D 8-bit graphics, but from an era before 8 bit graphics were even considered. Then mini figures came along, and nothing was quite the same again.
that the only thing happening in the world of LEGO® Retail was the opening of the LEGOLAND Discovery Centre at the Chadstone shopping centre.
This year, we have seen an influx of new tile designs, especially curves and angles. Out friends over at 
If you have seen them already, you know who we have. I’m not up to generating a bag feeling guide tonight, and I know there are a few already out there.