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Drone with Camera for Kids 8-12

September 5, 2021

drone hovering over ocean showing hands on controller
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For some great outside time, I’ve picked the best drone with camera for kids 8-12 years of age. I only select those with a 4+ star rating, making them the best reviewed and allowing you to buy with confidence. Things to think about:

  • Battery life / fly time
  • Star rating and reviews
  • size
  • portability / storage
  • replacement parts
  • camera resolution quality requirement
  • ease of use for children.

Red or Grey drone with camera for kids 8-12 with gesture control
Red or Grey drone with camera for kids 8-12 with gesture control

Top Rated 1080P HD Wi-Fi Camera Drone for kids 8-12
Top Rated 1080P HD Wi-Fi Camera Drone for kids 8-12

Foldable Camera Drone with atitude hold and easy to use for kids 8-12 or adults
Foldable Camera Drone with atitude hold and easy to use for kids 8-12 or adults

720P HD Small drone with camera for kids 8-12+ ages
720P HD Small drone with camera for kids 8-12+ ages

Quad CW4 Camera Drone for kids 8-12 with one button take off/landing
Quad CW4 Camera Drone for kids 8-12 with one button take off/landing

Safe and easy to use drone with camera for kids 8-12 years old
Safe and easy to use drone with camera for kids 8-12 years old

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Grey Lego Road Plates

September 15, 2019

Build Amazing Cities with Grey Lego Road Plates

We love using these as we can line each side with lego buildings and use them to put our cars, trucks, etc on and make play more interactive.

These are ideal for any age group and you can make intersections and curves and connect between houses and buildings.

I believe these are a must have to complete a city.

 

Grey Lego Road Plates

Filed Under: Lego, Roads and Pieces

Lego Road Plates and Pieces

September 15, 2019

All Lego Road Plates lead not to Rome but to Lego City!

The kids had gotten some Lego for Christmas and we stumbled upon Lego Roads when out looking to see what they could use their Christmas money for. The Lego Roads we got came packaged separately and often they are called Lego base plates or Lego building plates. So let me give you a break down of what they are. Read on to find out about Lego Roads and other Lego base plates to find the one you want.

Lego blue base plate – Lego 620

The Lego blue building plate is ideal to use for water and add to your Lego City, build green or brown on top of the blue building plate and create amazing cities where all lego people can be happy and not worry about where their pants are.

Lego City Road Base Plates
Lego City Road Base Plates

Lego City Roads Junction and Curves
Lego City Roads Junction and Curves

Filed Under: Lego, Lego City

Best Cubby House Kits In Australia

May 11, 2015

cubby house kits australia

wooden cubby house


There are cubby houses and there are cubby houses. Some will get used day in and day out while others will be just another piece of furniture taking up yard space. It’s a fair investment dollar wise so you want to spend wisely. I’ve found some of the best cubby house kits in Australia, without a doubt. Take a look at the small and large cubbies here.

When it comes to playtime, this outdoor play equipment is definitely worth the investment. You want your kids to get some vitamin D, fresh air and enjoy their outside activities.

Different Types Of Cubby Houses

As you can see by the pictures below, there are a few different options to choose from. You can choose a raised cubby, funky style, a cubby with a slide and also what size or colour suits your child or home. You can click on the pictures to get a better look and more information. Also, some are on sale so you can get a discount cubby house if you are quick!

 

wooden cubby house kit green cubby the whacky mansionraised cubby house kit with slide and ladder

 

 Things to Take into Account When Buying a Playhouse





Here are five tips to keep in mind when you are selecting your cubby.

  1. Check the size of your yard and whether to use the front or back yard.
  2. Decide where you want the cubby house kit to be installed as position is important; including angle, surrounding trees, scrubs, etc.
  3. Do you want extras such as a cubby with a slide or a playhouse with a sand pit?
  4. Do you want an elevated cubby house?
  5. Will you need room in your yard for other play equipment in the future, such as a trampoline?

That should pretty much cover it as a checklist of what to consider before you make your purchase. We had a cubby with a slide but the slide was too close to the tree and the kids didn’t play on it much as a result. That’s why I say it is important to consider the position of the cubby house. You also don’t want it in full sun if you live in somewhere like Queensland. So, consider what’s in your garden that might be a hazard and also the weather.

When my kids were babies I took them to playgroup and they had some great cubbie house accessories. I learned what was best, from what they played with the most. So, it’s great to get a few items for inside the cubby such as wooden storage shelves for cups, plates, play food and so on. Also, a sink, Fridge and small table and chairs are great to make the playhouse fully functional and a place the kids want to go to play. Even such things as a chalk board, table cloth, menu (For when they play restaurants)  and cleaning equipment are great. We had a cubby vacuum and sponge, bucket and mop and the kids loved these items to use for role play.




Our cubby house was wooden as you can see from the picture above. We decided to make it elevated because we wanted a slide and were going to enclose the underneath to use for storage, which never ended up happening as we sold the house. We also had a rope net to climb up one side of the cubby and it did get a lot of use.

Lastly, just make sure you get something that is age appropriate. No good getting a cubby house kit if your child is too young to use it or you have to be out there supervising the entire time.

I would often joke that our cubby was so well decked out that I was going to move in! They really are loads of fun for kids so definitely worth the investment.

Alex’s Mum signing off so we can get back to playing!

Filed Under: Outdoor Toys

The Lego Movie Wall Poster

May 11, 2014

Lego Movie Policeman

About The Lego Movie

Lego Movie Emmet Poster


The kids were super keen on seeing the Lego Movie and I was also interested in seeing it since one of our local radio stations geared at the 20-something audience had given it a high rating. So, I figured it was also probably going to be a fun movie for an adult to see. I was not disappointed and I found myself laughing along with the other parents and teenagers and I have to say that it is one of the best kids movies I have seen for a while aside from Despicable Me and (2). There were all ages in the cinema and the kids loved the Lego Movie so much that they wanted to get the lego movie on DVD so they could laugh all over again. They were also asking me if there would be any Lego Movie Wall Posters and so they sent me on a mission and I found some here.

My kids love getting a poster of their favorite movie or character and when out shopping one day we had noticed minecraft posters and other character or movie posters popping up in stores. Minecraft is one that many kids love. This also makes a great gift for Birthdays and Christmas. You might like to combine the Lego Movie DVD with a poster and a book. If you want to do that then you can get them all together here.

Here is a preview of The Lego Movie.

Lego Movie Poster Options




There’s more than one option for the Lego Movie Wall Poster surprisingly enough. I’ve included a few to select from below – be sure to check the post size I have included with the description and the tips below in the following paragraphs to make your poster hanging experience as smooth as possible.

I have already included a picture of Emmet in the above image. If you want to find out about our Hero or “the chosen one” then click on the picture above. The poster comes in size 28″ x 18″. Here are some others below. If you can’t see the Lego Movie Poster you want then you can always browse for Lego Posters here.

 The Lego Movie Posters 2014 Style B→ This is the Lego Movie Wall Poster – size 27 x 40. You can click on the picture to get more details. I think this is one of my favorite posters and best hung on a wall of its own.

 

 

 

 

These next 3 posters are all the same perfect size for hanging next to eachother. Size is 28″ x 18″

 

Benny Poster From The Lego MovieIf you are a fan of Benny the “spaceship, spaceship, SPACESHIP” guy then you’ll enjoy putting this one on your wall with a couple other lego figures. I recommend hanging 3 lego character faces in a row if you have the wall space. This is bound to give the ultimate affect.

 

 

Lord BusinessRemember Lord Business? You wanna deal with him? I don’t…..hehe. You may find yourself talking to the bad cop first. He’s going to make a great pin up next to Emmet.

 

Next Wyldstyle Posterto put up on your wall is one and only Wyldstyle. She is something we women aspire to be…..well, at least in the kitchen and we’ll be sure to ditch the next Batman in an effort to minimize bad relationships and reduce gobal divorce rates . (no gender referencing is meant to offend).

These are just some of the great pictures you can get hold of if you are into collecting posters from movies. Tell us about your favorite Lego Movie character in the comments at the bottom.

5 Tips For Hanging A Wall Poster

 

  1. Hanging Length: Before you purchase your wall poster, look at your wall space for size or room. You will need to measure from hanging point to where the bottom of the poster would hang, taking into account any hanging line you use and the length between the hook, the line and the top of the poster.
  2. Hanging Options: Consider whether you will use a temporary option for hanging the poster such as the removable poster sticky tabs or a more permanent option such as a hook that you nail into the wall. If you are renting, you need to check your lease agreement to see what is allowed. I went for the temporary option of removable poster sticky tabs to start only to have the paint peel off the wall with the tabs. Hmmmm…disaster. Take two – we got some black poster hangers. This is what the poster hangers look like here. Then we used string to hang them with success.
  3. View: Consider the room space. When you enter the room, is it the first thing you see or is it the first thing you WANT to notice when you enter the room?
  4. Spacing: Consider if you want to hang 3 Lego Movie Figure character Posters in a row. If so, consider the wall size and spacing.
  5. Keepsake: If you are getting a Lego Movie wall poster set as a keepsake then you may consider hiring a professional framer. Check with your locals to see who they recommend. If you don’t really mind, then you can frame them yourself or get the poster hangers as mentioned earlier.




I hope these tips are helpful. If you  have something you would like to add (because you’re a pro at this hanging stuff) then leave a comment below so others can hang their own lego movie posters successfully. Or, if you offer the service of framing, please leave your details in the comment section along with your zip so people know where to reach you.

Alex’s Mum signing out so we can get back to playing.

 

Filed Under: Lego, The Lego Movie

Vuly Thunder Trampoline

January 24, 2014

Vuly Thunder Trampoline

Trampoline Injuries – Vuly Design the Best Choice For Safety

Vuly Trampoline safetyWith an astounding one quarter of childhood injuries on play equipment being related to trampolines in Australia alone, it’s important to make the right decision. As cited in this research paper, that was published in 2012, the traditional style of trampoline can result in higher and more severe injury.

One important factor to consider with injuries is that a high percentage related to the collision; more than one child on the trampoline at a time. It is not recommended that there is more than one on a trampoline at a time in order to keep play safe.

The design of trampolines has changed over more recent years and there has been a price tag to match. Even so, I like to compare the price of a quality trampoline that is an ongoing fun activity, to a holiday or general toy spending. It is still a good investment given the hours your kids will be jumping.

I don’t recommend spring trampolines with no enclosure. Further, it is important to look at the overall design of the trampoline to make sure it does have superior safety features. That’s what I love about Vuly Thunder Trampolines. Here is my Vuly Thunder Trampoline review.

My Experience With The Vuly Thunder Trampoline

Yes, I did buy a Vuly Thunder Trampoline and yes I did a LOT of research prior to my purchase. So, you can thank me below by leaving a comment 🙂

I was impressed with the customer service. My Vuly basketball hoop didn’t make delivery as they were sold out prior to Christmas, but they did keep me informed and it wasn’t long until it arrived. Even pre-sale, the service was pretty gooVuly Thunder Trampoline Installationd.

I was given the number of a couple of people in Melbourne who could undertake the vuly thunder installation and I did decide to get a guy out to install the trampoline. I am glad I did as, even though it is a relatively simple process once you see it in action, it is time consuming and he knew the steps to take rather than me having to read up about what to do. It did involve some bending of the leaf system poles as you can see by the picture I have provided and he did say you needed to know where to bend them.

All up I think it took 2 hours to install it – and this was the large Vuly Thunder trampoline that I got. I have not encountered any issues after installation and the kids love the vuly thunder. I mean REALLY use it. They are on it before school some mornings and even before Breakfast sometimes and then they do use it every night. They even jump on it in the rain.

10 Top Questions Prior to Buying a Trampolinewhy vuly is the best trampoline

I know that before I bought the Vuly Thunder Trampoline for my kids for Christmas 2013, that I had a few questions. The price range varies greatly between the spring trampolines and the springfree trampolines. I based my decision to buy a vuly thunder on the following criteria. So, I’ve done the research and hard work for you.

1. What sizes are available?

There are three sizes for the Vuly Thunder Trampoline:

  • medium,
  • large (the one I got)
  • and extra large

2. What shapes are available?

You can select round, round or, let’s see…ummm……. round. That’s all that is available at the time of writing this post, when it comes to the Vuly Thunder Trampoline so that’s a consideration for where in your yard you put the vuly thunder or if the shape will suit. I’m happy with it being round even though initially I was interested in a rectangular shaped trampoline.

3. What is the bounce like?

The vuly thunder has been designed to have the best bounce of any backyard trampoline. My children and I were highly impressed with the bounce. Generally kids don’t think too much about bounce to comment about it but when my kids first tried the Vuly Thunder, they told me it had the best bounce ever.

It has a unique tapered leaf spring that is different to anything else out there and makes it better than the spring free trampoline, in my opinion.

Vuly Thunder Tent 4. Which is a good size given how many kids I have and their ages

It is generally not a good idea to have more than one child on a trampoline at any given time as that is when many injuries happen. Vuly does recommend the following:

  • medium ideal for big back yards and jumpers of all ages. Jump mat diameter – 2.5m
  • large ideal for extra large yards and general family use. Jump mat diameter – 3.2m
  • and extra large ideal for huge backyards and general family use. Jump mat diameter – 3.8m

5. Does the trampoline have a safety net or enclosure?

Yes, absolutely and even if you crash into it you won’t hit the poles or hurt yourself on the ground if you fall into it like you can do with cheaper brands. It also boasts the tallest safety net in Australia – to go with that super bounce we talked about and experienced.

6. Is the trampoline spring free? If not, what is the padding like?vuly thunder trampoline net

The Vuly Thunder has a unique leaf spring system that connects to the mat underneath. There is no need for padding and that can be a saving too as you will not have padding to replace. It is simply the mat lining up with the enclosure net. No springs, no padding in sight. Very impressive!

7. How weather resistant is the net?

Made of super strong Silk Terylene, the Vuly Thunder net is UV-rated and won’t leave grazes like other netting materials.

8. What is the Vuly trampoline price?

Prices do change over time so it may be best to check out the vuly thunder prices here.

9. What about Vuly accessories?

There are 3 accessories (and the bonus games you can play from the printed pictures on the trampoline).

We got the basketball hoop that has a super safe hoop attached and is pre-assembled in the box. You simply clip it onto the top of the pole you choose and start playing. It also comes with a free ball and pump.

The Vuly Tent came free with our purchase. The kids were super excited about this. You do need a tall ladder to put it up on the Vuly Thunder so keep that in mind.

The Vuly Deck is also available but we didn’t get that one – yet!

10. What is the support and delivery like?Vuly Trampolines

 I found support to be very good and the delivery was pretty fast. I have no complaints. Everything comes with instructions and video instructions are also available which is super handy, and you can do live chat with Vuly if you really need help.

Overall The Vuly Thunder Rocks!

I’m extremely impressed with the Vuly Thunder and I have no regrets about spending the extra to get a good quality trampoline that is the safest trampoline around. Vuly does have another range that is cheaper and it is called the Vuly Classic.

Have you found this review useful? If so, we would love for you to leave a comment below.

Alex’s Mum signing out, so we can get back to playing.

Filed Under: Outdoor Toys

Lego Lone Ranger Sets

May 31, 2013

Lego Lone Ranger Sets

Lone-ranger-sets-Chief-Red-KneeThe Lego Lone Ranger sets are not your usual Lego theme one might think, but when you take a look at them, they sure are a lot of fun. Given the release of Lego Superheros, Lego Ninjago, Lego Minecraft and others, the Lego lone ranger sets are a popular addition to your Lego collection and well reviewed. I guess Lego are looking to capitalize on the themes but it is not to our disadvantage. Any avid Lego fan is going to love these sets.

How Many Lego Lone Ranger Sets Are There?

There are 6 available Lego Lone Ranger set in this series that truly compliment each other and smaller add on sets such as the LEGO 30260 Lone Ranger Pump Car or the LEGO 30261 Lone Ranger Tonto’s Campfire . Click on any of these links below to be taken to my write up about it in this post:

  1. Lego 79106 – The Lone Ranger Cavalry Building Set
  2. Lego 79107 – The Lone Ranger Comanche Camp
  3. Lego 79108 – The Lone Ranger Stagecoach Escape
  4. Lego 79109 – Colby City Showdown
  5. Lego 79110 – Silver Mine Shootout
  6. Lego 79111 – Constitution Train Chase

I will walk you through each of them so you can decide which ones to get. I must warn you though that you might be very tempted to buy them all once you see how they fit together nicely.

Lego 79106 – The Lone Ranger Cavalry Builder Set

Lego lone ranger sets 79106This first set is aimed at the age 6 to 14 age group, as are most of the sets in this range. Because the age range is wide, it allows an opportunity for there to be plenty of years of playing. Also a great age range allowing for siblings to be able to play together as I know mine love to do.

Will the Lone Ranger mounted on his trusty steed Silver be able to sneak past the cavalry soldiers who are cooking dinner at the camp fire or will the cavalry rush to their cannon and take aim. Hmmmm, maybe we best build on this set for more action adventures. Read on to find out about the other action packed lone ranger sets.

I consider this set to be really great value and not too hard on the hip pocket. What you get in the box is:

  • 4 Minifigures (The Lone Ranger and 3 Cavalry Soldiers)Lego Lone Ranger Sets 79106 box
  • Silver – The White Stallion (“Hi-Yo!”)
  • Defense Wall with flag
  • Camp fire with flames
  • Cannon
  • 3 Revolvers and 2 rifles as accessories.

Lego – 79107 The Lone Ranger Comanche Camp

Lego Lone Ranger Sets 79107This set is appropriate for ages 7 to 14 years, so again, a wide age group and it has got to be one of my favorites as one of the smaller lone ranger sets. It brings back memories of when I was a child and use to love playing with horses, forts and soldiers. A great adventure for the Lone Ranger and a camp fire where they can sit to make peace, but perhaps not with the scorpions.

Can Lone Ranger, Tonto and Red Knee catch some fish for dinner and then sit down to talk around the fire or will the scorpions be looking for a bite themselves? Or maybe after the Colby city showdown (Lego 79109), you will need a place to go for some peace and rest. The lone ranger Comanche camp is just the place.

What you get in this box is:Lego lone ranger sets 79107 box

  • 3 Minifigures – the Lone Ranger, Tonto and Red Knee
  • 16cm High Teepee with entrance flap and removable canopy
  • Small camp fire
  • Weapon rack
  • Canoe with oar
  • Rocky outcrop with scorpion attack function
  • Accessories; a fish, 3 bones and 3 scorpions.

 Lego – 79108  The Lone Ranger Stagecoach Escape

Lego lone ranger sets 79108

This set is also aimed at the 7 to 14 age group and would be a valuable addition to your Lone Ranger lego sets. It has some great accessories and options for fun adventures.

Oh no, the bandit are afoot! Can the mysterious Tonto and The Lone Ranger, with the assistance of Red Harrington fight the bad guys before they steal Red Harrington’s prized silver in the vault up top of the stagecoach? Maybe a good tactic is to launch the baggage off the back to slow the bandits down and become the ultimate hero. Who can slow those horses down and how can we do it? We might need somewhere to lock up the bandits afterward and Colby Town (Lego 79109) is perfect as the Sheriff can lock them in the jail.

What you get in this box is:Lego lone ranger sets 79108

  • Stagecoach with opening doors and roof, baggage launch function, mailbag with letter, opening vault with silver bar
  • 2 horses for the coach, that you can detach
  • Bandit horse
  • 5 minifigures: Tonto, The Lone Ranger, Red Harrington and 2 bandits – Jesus and Barret
  • Guns and accessories – a pocket watch, dynamite and decorated element.

Lego 79109 – Colby City Showdown

Lego lone ranger sets 79109This one is a must have for your Lone Ranger collection. The age range on this set is 8 to 14. Set it up, roll the stagecoach (Lego 79108) into town for an action packed fight out.

The bandits are after the loot at the town bank, they’ve blown up the vault so it’s going to take a lot of man power for the Colby city showdown. Lone Ranger recruits the help of Tonto and Texas Ranger Dan Reid in an effort to put the bandits, Ray and Frank, back behind bars. So, ready, take aim and fire the roof top cannon to stop them in their tracks. Will the bandits escape with the silver? That’s up to you to decide.

What you get in this box is:Lego lone ranger sets 79109 box

  • The sheriff’s office which features an opening door and jail with exploding wall function and roof top cannon
  • A Bank with opening door
  • A small wagon
  • 5 minifigures – the Lone Ranger, Tonto, Texas Ranger Dan Reid and 2 bandits, Ray and Frank
  • Vault weapons include 3 revolvers, 3 rifles and a tomahawk
  • Accessories include 2 silver bars, a sack, 2 bundles of dynamite sticks, handcuffs, bottle, keys, and barrel.

There are lots of opportunities for play and I would use this as one of the starting sets to build on.

Lego 79110 – Silver Mine Shootout

Lego lone ranger sets 79110 Much fun is to be had with this set for the 9 to 14 age group that is packed with functions. The starting age on this set is a little higher than other Lego lone ranger sets but with a little assistance, I am sure other family members could join in.

The greedy bandits are at it again with their hunt for silver. Help the Lone Ranger, Tonto and Chief Big Bear ambush Butch Cavendish and his bandit buddy in the Silver Mine Shootout. Lone ranger sneaks through the secret waterfall while signalling for Chief Big Bear to climb up the ladder to the crane. Meanwhile Tonto distracts the bad guys so that Chief Big Bear can lower the bucket from the crane and move the silver out of reach. Drop the boulder and fire the exploding rock function to create confusion. For a quick escape, slide down the chute through the trap door and load everyone into the cart. Your job is done and the bandits are in trouble as you catapult the explosives into the air.

 What you get in this box is:Lego lone ranger sets 79110 box

  •  Rock detailing secret waterfall entrance, ladder, turning crane and lowering bucket
  • 5 minifigures: Lone Ranger and Tonto, Chief Big Bear, Butch Cavendish and the bandit, Skinny Kyle
  • Cart
  • Weapons and accessories include 3 revolvers, rifle, tomahawk, dynamite, falling skull and a bow with quiver. 

Lego 79111 – Constitution Train Chase

Lego Lone Ranger Sets 79111

 This lone ranger set is aimed at the 8 to 14 age bracket. It contains some great functions and will work well with any of the other Lego Lone Ranger Sets.

Rebecca and Danny are aboard the constitution train and desperately need to be saved. Butch Cavendish and his gang of henchmen are running riot on the speeding train, but wait, here comes Lone Ranger on his trusty steed Silver. Be careful Lone Ranger, there’s a gatling gun aboard and it’s loaded!  Meanwhile, Tonto places some dynamite under the water tower so he can time it just right, to fall on the constitution as she powers forward. A great plan to stop the train. And look what was found in the process; a secret coal wagon hideout. It’s time to blow the prison wagon door with dynamite and escape to safety with Rebecca and Danny safely away from Butch Cavendish and his gang.

What you get in this box is: lone ranger sets - 79111 box

  • Constitutional Train
  • track shapes with 16 curved and 4 straight track sections to build
  • 7 minifigures: Lone ranger, Tonto, Rebecca Reid, Danny Reid, Butch Cavendish, Latham Cole and Captain Fuller
  • Silver (Lone Ranger’s Horse)
  • Exploding water tower
  • Coal car with secret hideout
  • Wagon with rotating Gatling gun
  • Prison wagon
  • Weapons and accessories: 3 revolvers, rifle, sword, a slingshot, 3 dynamite, 2 silver bars, 2 silver nuggets, shovel, bottle and a pocket watch decorated element.

Watch the making of the constitutional train below.

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I would love to hear which of the Lego Lone Ranger Sets is your favorite so please leave a comment below.

Alex’s Mum signing off so we can get back to playing!

 

Filed Under: Lego, Lego Lone Ranger

Lego Minecraft 21102

May 15, 2013

Lego Minecraft 21102 blocksIt is hard to look past the Lego Minecraft 21102 when the online game has been extremely popular with children. Minecraft was the fastest growing online game in 2012 and now you have the opportunity to take it off line with one of the most popular style of toys around – LEGO.

My three children all play the version of Minecraft Xbox 360 and they talk about it quite a bit. They each have a favorite thing to do.

  1. Mine for gold, diamonds and iron
  2. Build a mansion
  3. Hunt for food

I am always happy for my kids to play a game that is not a mindless activity, provided it is in moderation. As I find with all Lego, my kids can spend hours playing and integrating what they have played online or on a DVD with the offline world.Lego Minecraft 21102 They even combine Lego sets for more creative play.

What do you get with the Lego Minecraft 21102?

Lego Minecraft 21102 is also called Lego Minecraft Micro World – just to remove any confusion.

There are 8 distinct modules that you can make from 480 pieces – Including 2 buildable Micromob characters: Steve and Creeper. You can build 4 modules above ground and 4 below or you can build in dozens of different ways and customize the networks and caves. It is really up to your imagination!

Is Lego Minecraft 21102 Worthwhile?

There are so many skills a child learns while playing with Lego and it is one of the best toys around IMHO. It is also the type of toy that you hold onto and pass down through the generations and so it is an investment.

Lego Minecraft is well built and Lego-minecraft-21102-build-02is reasonably priced, especially compared to some other sets such as Lego Ninjago or Lego Super Heros which seem to carry a much higher price tag per Lego set. Those who have bought Minecraft have been very happy but I must say that due to demand, it is not always available. While this set is aimed at ages 10+, my 6 year old son is a big fan and can work with his older brother and sister on building a Minecraft micro world. You can read the reviews of Lego Minecraft 21102 here and also get a good price on the set.

The blocks are easy to use and put together and the build options are enough to keep you and your kids entertained.

I’ve included a video so you can get an idea of the size, pieces and an up close look at what Minecraft Lego looks like built – oh, and the fun that is being had….this being the most important thing!

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All up, the Lego Minecraft 21102 is a set that has been given the thumbs up and I have to agree it is worth the money for the fun you will have. So, “To the bat cave Robin!”….oops sorry, I got my Lego sets confused.

Alex’s Mum signing off so we can get back to playing!

Filed Under: Lego, Lego Minecraft

Lego 7346

August 26, 2012

Lego 7346 Seaside House

I just love the Lego 7346 from the Lego creator sets. It is so appealing that when you see the box, it is hard not to buy. The price for the Lego 7346Lego 7346 is pretty reasonable too which you can find here. I bought this for my son because I couldn’t help myself and he has already re-constructed it twice to create two of the three possible designs. I’m impressed with the detail and the great thing about the Lego 7346 seaside house is that you are not stuck with the one design.

The Lego 7346 is aimed at the 7 to 12 year old age group and my son was 8 at the time of playing with this set. He has absolutely love putting this together.

Features of the Lego 7346

You have all the blocks you need to create 1 of 3 of the constructions. The only difference is in which blocks are used and the benefits once they aLego 7346 Creation Onere put together. I have pictured each possible creation below so let’s take a look.

  • Creation 1 – The House with the beach hut has a stream with a bridge, palm tree and drink machine in the hut.

 

Lego 7346 Creation Two


  • Creation 2 – Two-storey house with opening roof, removable top floor, double doors and shower under veranda.

 

 

Lego 7346 Creation Three

 

 


  • Creation 3 – Vacation apartment features sea jetty, terrace and patio furniture

 

 

 

 

The box set also includes:

  • one x surfer minifigure, seagull, crab and fish.
  • Fantastic accessories including life ring, surfboard, grill, sand castle and a wave in the sea

The colors for this set are so well done that it feels like a tropical location scene. What I also love about this set is that it is easy to play with. You can lift the roof, to play inside the house.

The Lego 7346 is a must have Lego creator set to have. I know we will definitely be adding to our lego creator sets. If you aren’t a beach sort of person like my kids and I then maybe you are a super heroes fan. You can check out the Lego 6860 batcave  or the Lego Ninjago 9450 for a different kind of adventure.

So, are you ready to hit the beach? Get your Lego 7346 here if you are.

Alex’s Mum signing off so we can get back to playing!

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