LEGO – The Gadgeteer https://the-gadgeteer.com Gadget news and reviews since 1997! Tue, 10 Oct 2023 13:28:12 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.3.1 https://the-gadgeteer.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/cropped-wp-icon-gadgeteer-logo-32x32.jpg LEGO – The Gadgeteer https://the-gadgeteer.com 32 32 JMBricklayer Money Tree Building Block Set review – bring the legend home https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/10/10/jmbricklayer-money-tree-building-block-set-review-bring-the-legend-home/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/10/10/jmbricklayer-money-tree-building-block-set-review-bring-the-legend-home/#respond Tue, 10 Oct 2023 14:00:44 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=408178 REVIEW – According to legend, the money tree signifies abundance, prosperity, and good luck.  If someone can grow and take care of such a tree, they will have good luck.  This is a new belief as far as legends go, having been started in the 1980’s after a truck driver first cultivated a money tree …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/10/10/jmbricklayer-money-tree-building-block-set-review-bring-the-legend-home/feed/ 0 JEKCA building brick dog sculptures for “Kidults” https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/09/29/jekca-building-brick-dog-sculptures-for-kidults/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/09/29/jekca-building-brick-dog-sculptures-for-kidults/#respond Fri, 29 Sep 2023 12:00:03 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=407892 NEWS – Do you love dogs? If you do, do you ever imagine having a brick sculpture of your dog? Well, now you can with JEKCA building blocks for “Kidults.” Unlike other building blocks, JEKCA uses a patent locking technology to ensure you can build these sculptures sturdily without glue. Assembly is easy using the …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/09/29/jekca-building-brick-dog-sculptures-for-kidults/feed/ 0 JMBricklayer T-Rex Dinosaur Building Block Set review – large and in charge https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/08/20/jmbricklayer-t-rex-dinosaur-building-block-set-review-large-and-in-charge/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/08/20/jmbricklayer-t-rex-dinosaur-building-block-set-review-large-and-in-charge/#comments Sun, 20 Aug 2023 12:52:14 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=400905 REVIEW – Is it possible to have too many building block sets?  I doubt it.  I’m looking for another fantastic set to join my lakeside lodge and my massive lighthouse.  I’m hoping that the new T-Rex from JMBricklayer will find a home on my bookshelf. What is it? The JMBricklayer T-Rex Dinosaur is a LEGO-compatible …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/08/20/jmbricklayer-t-rex-dinosaur-building-block-set-review-large-and-in-charge/feed/ 1 JMBricklayer Chameleon Building Block Set review – a bionic reptile from the future https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/07/25/jmbricklayer-chameleon-building-block-set-review-a-bionic-reptile-from-the-future/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/07/25/jmbricklayer-chameleon-building-block-set-review-a-bionic-reptile-from-the-future/#respond Tue, 25 Jul 2023 19:17:23 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=399563 REVIEW – Although our kids are grown and gone, we often have families with kids over to our house.  I thought it would be cool to have a building brick set or two available for them play with while they are here.  In this review, I’m looking at the JMBricklayer Chameleon set to see if …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/07/25/jmbricklayer-chameleon-building-block-set-review-a-bionic-reptile-from-the-future/feed/ 0 Lego unleashes PAC-MAN Arcade Set for retro gaming fans – no quarters needed https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/06/05/lego-unleashes-pac-man-arcade-set-for-retro-gaming-fans-no-quarters-needed/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/06/05/lego-unleashes-pac-man-arcade-set-for-retro-gaming-fans-no-quarters-needed/#comments Mon, 05 Jun 2023 14:00:55 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=393320 NEWS – I’m a big fan of nostalgia, especially 80’s nostalgia. Lego recently introduced the LEGO Icons PAC-MAN Arcade building set for adults. The 2651-piece set is a non-functional gaming system loaded with retro game details. And although it is non-functional, you can still simulate the chase with the mechanical maze and watch PAC-MAN try …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/06/05/lego-unleashes-pac-man-arcade-set-for-retro-gaming-fans-no-quarters-needed/feed/ 1 JMBricklayer Botanical Collection Butterfly Orchid review – flowers that never wilt! https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/05/05/jmbricklayer-botanical-collection-butterfly-orchid-review-flowers-that-never-wilt/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/05/05/jmbricklayer-botanical-collection-butterfly-orchid-review-flowers-that-never-wilt/#respond Fri, 05 May 2023 17:54:49 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=388920 REVIEW – Do you love receiving fresh flowers?  Who doesn’t?  Well, I am going to be honest, I typically do not.  It is not that I don’t love them and love the thoughtfulness of them, I just can’t justify the price tag attached to purchasing them.  Not to mention the fact they will be wilting …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/05/05/jmbricklayer-botanical-collection-butterfly-orchid-review-flowers-that-never-wilt/feed/ 0 JMBricklayer Butterfly Orchid build nonadult Engino MEGA BUILDS: London Eye review https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/04/11/engino-mega-builds-london-eye-review/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/04/11/engino-mega-builds-london-eye-review/#respond Tue, 11 Apr 2023 13:22:46 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=382274 REVIEW – We are a LEGO family! My husband and I grew up building and our children have continued the tradition.  As if building at home wasn’t enough, my children and I have all been involved with First Lego League.  I mention this only because we used the LEGO Technic line.  Lego Technic is a …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/04/11/engino-mega-builds-london-eye-review/feed/ 0 LEGO - The Gadgeteer nonadult Forget about the Batmobile, you can build a LEGO Batcycle! https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/01/21/forget-about-the-batmobile-you-can-build-a-lego-batcycle/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/01/21/forget-about-the-batmobile-you-can-build-a-lego-batcycle/#respond Sat, 21 Jan 2023 14:00:35 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=379742 NEWS – You can make your Batman dreams come true with this soon-to-be-released LEGO Batman Batcycle model set. This LEGO Technic kit is a scale-model replica of the Batcycle as seen in the 2022 movie The Batman and features 641 pieces of nerdy fun. This model is rated for kids ages 9 and up, but …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/01/21/forget-about-the-batmobile-you-can-build-a-lego-batcycle/feed/ 0 JMBricklayer Medieval Lighthouse Building Block Set review – a spectacular set with some issues https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/01/06/jmbricklayer-medieval-lighthouse-building-block-set-review-a-spectacular-set-with-some-issues/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/01/06/jmbricklayer-medieval-lighthouse-building-block-set-review-a-spectacular-set-with-some-issues/#respond Fri, 06 Jan 2023 13:00:37 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=377776 REVIEW – After reviewing their 3-in-1 medieval weapon, JMBricklayer offered me a chance to review another building block set that they sell.  I gladly accepted their gracious offer and decided to build their Medieval Lighthouse.  This massive set arrived just before Christmas, which gave me the perfect opportunity to spend a couple days putting it …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/01/06/jmbricklayer-medieval-lighthouse-building-block-set-review-a-spectacular-set-with-some-issues/feed/ 0 JMBricklayer 3-in-1 Medieval Weapon model kit review – an excellent alternative to LEGO Technic https://the-gadgeteer.com/2022/12/07/jmbricklayer-3-in-1-medieval-weapon-model-kit-review-an-excellent-alternative-to-lego-technic/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2022/12/07/jmbricklayer-3-in-1-medieval-weapon-model-kit-review-an-excellent-alternative-to-lego-technic/#respond Wed, 07 Dec 2022 15:00:23 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=373289 REVIEW – I played with LEGO as a kid, and when my wife and I had kids, I rediscovered the joy of creating with them.  The kids are grown and gone now, but I still like building LEGO sets.  When I was younger, there really weren’t many choices.  Either we bought genuine LEGO bricks or …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2022/12/07/jmbricklayer-3-in-1-medieval-weapon-model-kit-review-an-excellent-alternative-to-lego-technic/feed/ 0 Funwhole Lakeside Lodge Building Set review – a very detailed building brick set with lights https://the-gadgeteer.com/2022/11/27/funwhole-lakeside-lodge-building-set-review-a-very-detailed-building-brick-set-with-lights/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2022/11/27/funwhole-lakeside-lodge-building-set-review-a-very-detailed-building-brick-set-with-lights/#respond Sun, 27 Nov 2022 15:45:00 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=374486 REVIEW – I’ve been a longtime fan of building with Legos, but lately, I’ve been experimenting with Lego alternatives.  I recently built JMBricklayer’s 3-in-1 medieval weapon, and now I’m trying something a bit more domestic:  Funwhole’s Lakeside Lodge.  I’m hoping that this medium-sized set that comes with its own lighting system will be fun to …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2022/11/27/funwhole-lakeside-lodge-building-set-review-a-very-detailed-building-brick-set-with-lights/feed/ 0 Oh LEGO tree, Oh LEGO tree… https://the-gadgeteer.com/2022/10/28/oh-lego-tree-oh-lego-tree/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2022/10/28/oh-lego-tree-oh-lego-tree/#respond Fri, 28 Oct 2022 15:00:30 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=371356 NEWS – Oh, LEGO tree, oh LEGO tree, wait, what? Yes, you read that correctly. This holiday you can add a LEGO Christmas tree to your festive decor. The 784-piece set measures 11-inches high, making it the perfect holiday centerpiece. The colorful tree is adorned with ornaments and candles and sits on a decorative mat. …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2022/10/28/oh-lego-tree-oh-lego-tree/feed/ 0 The LEGO Atari 2600 gaming console kit is loaded with nostalgia https://the-gadgeteer.com/2022/07/30/the-lego-atari-2600-gaming-console-kit-is-loaded-with-nostalgia/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2022/07/30/the-lego-atari-2600-gaming-console-kit-is-loaded-with-nostalgia/#comments Sat, 30 Jul 2022 12:00:49 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=362294 NEWS – When I was a kid, I loved LEGOS. And to this day, my favorite Christmas gift was an Atari 2600 gaming console. This new LEGO kit combines both, and the nostalgia comes rushing back. The LEGO ICONS Atari 2600 kit contains everything you need to build the classic gaming console and a singular …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2022/07/30/the-lego-atari-2600-gaming-console-kit-is-loaded-with-nostalgia/feed/ 3 This LEGO baby Groot will be the guardian of your galaxy https://the-gadgeteer.com/2022/07/16/this-lego-baby-groot-will-be-the-guardian-of-your-galaxy/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2022/07/16/this-lego-baby-groot-will-be-the-guardian-of-your-galaxy/#respond Sat, 16 Jul 2022 16:13:17 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=361088 NEWS – My favorite parts of the Guardians of the Galaxy movies are the music and Groot. With this new LEGO kit, you will remember both! The I am Groot LEGO kit features all the pieces that you need to build your own fully posable baby Groot. The kit has 476 pieces that not only …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2022/07/16/this-lego-baby-groot-will-be-the-guardian-of-your-galaxy/feed/ 0 Get your LEGO build on with the Builder’s Mat from MOC.Industries https://the-gadgeteer.com/2022/07/05/get-your-lego-build-on-with-the-builders-mat-from-moc-industries/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2022/07/05/get-your-lego-build-on-with-the-builders-mat-from-moc-industries/#respond Tue, 05 Jul 2022 12:00:10 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=359846 NEWS – MOC.Industries’s new Builder’s Mat is a 45 x 30 cm self-healing mat (similar material to that used in hobby / sewing cutting mats) designed to help layout new designs and structures built with LEGO-brand (or compatible) building bricks. The Builder’s Mat features layout grids for both studs-out modeling (such as for floors or …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2022/07/05/get-your-lego-build-on-with-the-builders-mat-from-moc-industries/feed/ 0 Here is the ultimate minifig wearable https://the-gadgeteer.com/2022/05/12/here-is-the-ultimate-minifig-wearable/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2022/05/12/here-is-the-ultimate-minifig-wearable/#respond Thu, 12 May 2022 17:52:34 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=355039 NEWS – Love LEGO and geeky jewelry? Then these custom-made minifigs from E-Bug Studio are sure to tickle your fancy. These unique pendants are made by hand from recycled electronic waste and sealed in crystal clear resin. The charms are 1.6 inch / 4 cm and are available in a variety of colors. They are …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2022/05/12/here-is-the-ultimate-minifig-wearable/feed/ 0 This is the most awesome LEGO puzzle I’ve ever seen https://the-gadgeteer.com/2022/02/03/this-is-the-most-awesome-lego-puzzle-ive-ever-seen/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2022/02/03/this-is-the-most-awesome-lego-puzzle-ive-ever-seen/#comments Thu, 03 Feb 2022 13:00:39 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=346767 NEWS – It’s also the first LEGO puzzle that I’ve seen, but that’s beside the point because it IS awesome. If you have kids that are LEGO fans or you’re an AFOL (adult fan of LEGO) then you’ll want to check out this 1000 piece jigsaw puzzle of minifig faces! Behold the 25 x 20 …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2022/02/03/this-is-the-most-awesome-lego-puzzle-ive-ever-seen/feed/ 1 Lego bonsai set is almost as cool as the real thing https://the-gadgeteer.com/2022/01/03/lego-bonsai-set-is-almost-as-cool-as-the-real-thing/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2022/01/03/lego-bonsai-set-is-almost-as-cool-as-the-real-thing/#respond Mon, 03 Jan 2022 13:00:39 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=344665 ARTICLE – I’ve purchased a lot of Lego sets for Christmas gifts over the years, but this year instead of getting them for my sons, I bought one for my husband instead. My husband had a live bonsai tree that died this year. I thought about replacing it but then happened across this Lego version. …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2022/01/03/lego-bonsai-set-is-almost-as-cool-as-the-real-thing/feed/ 0 LEGO isn’t just for fun, it’s home decor too! https://the-gadgeteer.com/2021/12/02/lego-isnt-just-for-fun-its-home-decor-too/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2021/12/02/lego-isnt-just-for-fun-its-home-decor-too/#respond Thu, 02 Dec 2021 16:07:20 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=341805 NEWS – How do you bring your love of LEGO to your whole house instead of just displaying some awesome models on a shelf? You use LEGO storage boxes, shelves, and even wall hangers! The Danish company Room Copenhagen has partnered with LEGO to offer some wooden LEGO branded storage boxes, wall shelves, wall hangers, …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2021/12/02/lego-isnt-just-for-fun-its-home-decor-too/feed/ 0 Build a Fender Stratocaster out of LEGO! https://the-gadgeteer.com/2021/09/08/build-a-fender-strat-out-of-lego/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2021/09/08/build-a-fender-strat-out-of-lego/#respond Wed, 08 Sep 2021 14:08:20 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=334478 NEWS – This exciting new LEGO Ideas set is a collaboration between Fender and LEGO that will be available in October. But before you get too excited, I have to let you know that you can’t actually play this Strat, but you have to admit that this 6-inch tall model looks incredibly cool and would …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2021/09/08/build-a-fender-strat-out-of-lego/feed/ 0 WLWYB Ambient light Lego letter lamp review – personalize your light with Legos https://the-gadgeteer.com/2021/08/22/wlwyb-ambient-light-lego-letter-review-personalize-your-light-with-legos/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2021/08/22/wlwyb-ambient-light-lego-letter-review-personalize-your-light-with-legos/#respond Sun, 22 Aug 2021 12:27:24 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=332561 REVIEW – Are you info creative lighting?  Are you also into building things with Legos?  If the answer to both of those questions is “yes”, then read on!  The Lego enthusiasts at WLWYB (we love what you build) have come up with an interesting USB-powered feature light built from Lego bricks.  Let’s check it out! …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2021/08/22/wlwyb-ambient-light-lego-letter-review-personalize-your-light-with-legos/feed/ 0 This app shows what you can make with a random pile of LEGO bricks https://the-gadgeteer.com/2021/07/16/this-app-shows-what-you-can-make-with-a-pile-of-lego-bricks/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2021/07/16/this-app-shows-what-you-can-make-with-a-pile-of-lego-bricks/#respond Fri, 16 Jul 2021 19:47:01 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=329878 NEWS – When you need some inspiration for something to build with your LEGO bricks, there’s an app for that! The app is Brickit and uses the camera on your iPhone to scan a pile of bricks and then gives you a selection of models that you can build along with step-by-step instructions like the …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2021/07/16/this-app-shows-what-you-can-make-with-a-pile-of-lego-bricks/feed/ 0 LEGO Ideas creates a really cool old-style typewriter https://the-gadgeteer.com/2021/07/01/lego-ideas-creates-a-really-cool-old-style-typewriter/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2021/07/01/lego-ideas-creates-a-really-cool-old-style-typewriter/#respond Thu, 01 Jul 2021 12:02:16 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=328631 NEWS – Are you an adult who loves LEGOs? Break out your wallet for LEGO Ideas’ latest creation – The Typewriter 21327. This new set is for ages 18+ and includes 2079 pieces. Each of the typewriter’s keys has a printed character on it so there are no stickers to deal with! And when you’re …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2021/07/01/lego-ideas-creates-a-really-cool-old-style-typewriter/feed/ 0 DIY ship in the bottle LEGO style! https://the-gadgeteer.com/2021/06/26/diy-ship-in-the-bottle-lego-style/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2021/06/26/diy-ship-in-the-bottle-lego-style/#comments Sat, 26 Jun 2021 17:19:39 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=328312 NEWS – If you’ve ever wanted to do one of those ship in the bottle models, why not do it with LEGO?! This new model from LEGO lets you do just that. It features 962 pieces that include parts to build a see-through bottle as well as important ship parts like the mast, crow’s nest, …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2021/06/26/diy-ship-in-the-bottle-lego-style/feed/ 3 LEGO puts Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, and all the Looney Tunes gang in your pocket https://the-gadgeteer.com/2021/04/16/lego-puts-bugs-bunny-daffy-duck-and-all-the-looney-tunes-gang-in-your-pocket/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2021/04/16/lego-puts-bugs-bunny-daffy-duck-and-all-the-looney-tunes-gang-in-your-pocket/#respond Fri, 16 Apr 2021 19:48:33 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=322602 NEWS – I don’t care how old you are, LEGO is fun! While we wait for the next season of LEGO Masters to start, check out this new selection of minifigs from LEGO. It’s the most of the gang from Looney Tunes including Bugs Bunny, Lola Bunny, Daffy Duck, Tweety Bird, Sylvester, Road Runner, Wile …

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