Alex's Top Picks In Toys
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
These next 3 posters are all the same perfect size for hanging next to eachother. Size is 28″ x 18″
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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.
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.
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The 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.
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:
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.
This 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:
This 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:
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:
This 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:
There are lots of opportunities for play and I would use this as one of the starting sets to build on.
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:
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:
Watch the making of the constitutional train below.
I would love to hear which of the Lego Lone Ranger Sets is your favorite so please leave a comment below.
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It 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.
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 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!
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 
is 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!
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.
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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 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.
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 a
re put together. I have pictured each possible creation below so let’s take a look.
The box set also includes:
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.
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“Come on, Robin, to the Bat Cave! There’s not a moment to lose!” – Batman
As corny as some of the classic lines from the Batman shows were, they still put a smile on your face didn’t they. It’s ok to admit that but just check over your shoulder first.
With Lego 6860 which is the Batcave playset, and which you can get here at a good price, you have a chance to re-enact some of those classic sayings by joining in the fun and teaching them to your kids.
Batman is such a classic and so it is no surprise that Lego has come up with the Lego 6860 Batcave and other Batman playsets to go with it. The Lego 6860 is part of the Lego Superheros series where the other playsets are:
There are also some super hero buildable figures.
The Lego 6860 is designed for age groups 7 to 14 as you can see on the pack.
– Super HeroesThis fantastic set contains:
Batcave, Banees drill tank, Batcycle, handcuffs, binoculars and weapons. The mini-figures are Bruce Wayne, Batman, Robin, Poison Ivy and Bane.
You’ll be impressed with the size of the Lego 6860 playset. The Batcave is over 21cm tall and the Batcycle is 11cm long and has dual flick missiles. Bruce Wayne transforms into Batman via the elevator function of the batcave and there is a holding cell, computer with screens, chair, handcuffs, flick missiles, binoculars and batarangs. Banees drill tank measures over 12cm long and features spinning drill and dual flick missiles. Completely packed full, for full packed action.
Here’s the story. Bane has broken into the Batcave in his awesome spinning drill tank and is trying to rescue Poison Ivy who is being held by Batman and Robin at the Batcave. The super heros Batman and Robin need to put Bane back behind bars and they need your help.
For some even more insane imaginative play try Ninjago meets super heros and they can gang up together to fight evil. So what are you waiting for, go get your Lego 6860 before it’s too late.
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The Lego Ninjago series has been very popular, especially the Lego Ninjago 9450 which you get at a good price here
I do find though that there are so many Lego specific sets such as Lego Star wars, Lego Chima, Lego Pirates Of The Carribean and others, that you are best to collect the sets within one series. So, if you are going to collect the lego series then your children may be more inclined to play with one preferred series and the others may go by the way side.
There are 16 Lego Ninjago models to collect and 18 Lego Ninjago Spinners to collect.
Here’s the story on the Lego Ninjago 9450. The world of Ninjago is being threatened. The great devourer has been awakened and The legendary green ninja riding the 4-headed ultra dragon must defeat the evil adversary. Can he do it? Lord Garmadon must harness the power of the 4 golden weapons of Spinjitzu and attempt to destroy the mighty snake.
Let the battle begin and see if you are able to help Jay release the master, Sensei Wu, from the impenetrable snake prison. The outcome is in your hands and perhaps that of your friends as I am sure your play mates will want to take part.
This set has everything you need to get this battle underway.
The great devourer has a flexible body and his mouth is big enough to fit a figurine during battle. The size of the Ultra Dragon is 50cm long x 35cm wide x 22cm tall (20″ x 14″ x 9″), so really a great size to play with easily.
Dragons are always a hit with children and role play is fantastic to keep the imagination active. Something that I believe can be lost through years of schooling so this is your opportunity to let them use their creativity at home. For some crazy play, try the Lego Space Shuttle meets Lego Ninjago The Ultra Dragon. Or, if you think that the Lego Ninjago 9450 is not for you then you can check out the Lego creator series that I know my kids love.
The Lego Ninjago 9450 has been highly rated by those who have purchased it to add to their Lego Ninjago collection. Get yours today and go play!
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“Fly me to the moon”….”ground control to Major Tom”……”you’re a rocket man”…..”Star Trekkin’ across the universe; always going forward ’cause we can’t find reverse”….and so the songs go. That fascination with the stars, planets and universe is inherent in most of us. Sometimes, as a kid, the i
nterest in space starts and is explored with a toy space shuttle such as the Lego Space Shuttle 3367.
What I love about Lego is that it is just as much fun putting it together as it is 
What I also love about lego is that it comes with great instructions for putting a set together. As you can see, the Lego space shuttle 3367 is part of the Lego city series so there are plenty more options for putting lego together to create the city. We will be adding more Lego sets in the future so you can start collecting more.
In terms of storage, I recommend a couple of options, you can put the pieces in the box it came in and store as is or you can use select from there fantastic Lego Storage Options
Lego teaches process, maths, color and shape and is great for the brain and for concentration skills. Then, once you have built your lego space shuttle 3367, there is all the role playing that goes with it which assists to keep that part of the brain active which is responsible for the imagination.
So, enjoy taking off with the lego space shuttle 3367 and if you get the chance, leave a comment to tell me your child’s experience with it, or should I say, your experience for it. Adults are such big kids sometimes…and isn’t it great!
So, Go buy the lego space shuttle 3367 and go play!
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