I remember a conversation I had about this set with a fellow AFOL. I think it was Brandon. He said that this set, 21309 NASA Apollo Saturn V, was one of the best sets ever released and that he...[[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]Original link

Walmart is putting their exclusive landspeeder set, 75173 Luke’s Landspeeder, on Rollback. Their asking price is now $12.99, 35% down from $19.99 MSRP. We did not score it highly in our 75173...[[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]Original link

That headline up there was a bit tricky to write as I didn’t want it to read like this is “the hands-down, bestest, ultimate GameCube controller post for Super Smash Bros”, but more...[[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]Original link

LEGO Technic is a fantastic system for creating functional models with working mechanisms. However, it’s less often that we see Technic parts (particularly panels) integrated brilliantly into a “regular bricks” creation. However, this fabulous model of a Landrover Defender by ianying616 goes to show that the best builders select the best pieces for the job, regardless of which branch of the LEGO parts family they may originally come from. The shaping here is excellent — a good combination of regular System bricks and Technic axles, joints, and panels — perfectly capturing the recognisable lines of the Defender. This thing is a BEAST — bulky and beautiful, with a striking black and red colour scheme. Beyond the overall styling, the details deserve appreciation: a rooftop lamp rack, a detailed interior, working suspension and steering, and opening doors, boot, and bonnet. And lurking beneath that bonnet? A gleaming engine block, ready to propel...

There’s one at every beach, looking just a bit decrepit, with ratty curtains in the windows and a pair of fuzzy dice hanging from the rearview mirror. The Volkswagen Van has been captured as LEGO sets a few times, including the hugely popular 10220 Volkswagen T1 Camper Van (still available after more than 7 years). David Liu has used 31079 Sunshine Surfer Van (not officially a VW, but who is LEGO kidding?) as the basis for a rather spectacular mecha. But this mech has a very important purpose! Equipped with a pail and shovel, this camper van mech is ready to build the most awesomeest, ultimate (ULTIMATE) sand castle ever! Naturally, the camper van can decamp from the mech so you can make a run to the local convenience store for Funyuns or whatever. When it’s out and about, the camper van itself can sport a lovely disguise as Elvis Presley....