Tag Archives: Reflection

‘Hello. I don’t believe we’ve been introduced…

… I am C-3PO, Human-Cyborg Relations’ … In the real world, C-3PO needs no introduction. This particular minifigure version was released in 2016, and has appeared in 11 LEGO sets to date. The silver protocol droid, however, is unique: U-3PO was only available in the Star Wars Advent Calendar 2016 (Day 16). Apart from colour,Continue reading “‘Hello. I don’t believe we’ve been introduced…”

Han Solo, the original space cowboy

Change my mind. #spacecowboysaturday … There are currently 47 different LEGO minifigure versions of Han Solo – I wonder if this is the most for any character? The version that I used here with dark blue legs, vest with pockets, and (normally) wavy hair has appeared in four sets: 75159 Death Star – UCS (releasedContinue reading “Han Solo, the original space cowboy”

Noooooo!! My precious….

Poor Gandalf: Servant of the Secret Fire, Wielder of the Flame of Anor, Elf-friend, and… butterfingers. … Here we see Gandalf the White, a minifigure that was only available in the 2013 LEGO The Lord of the Rings set 79007 Battle at the Black Gate. I didn’t dare put him anywhere near my charred cedarContinue reading “Noooooo!! My precious….”

Hi, it’s the 80s calling.

#tbt to my favourite retro bounty hunter. But that brick cell phone… ugh. #throwbackthursday … Today’s vintage minifigure is Boba Fett – Classic Grays, circa 2000-2003, from either the Star Wars set 7144 Slave I or 4476 Jabba’s Prize. (we have both, and I’m not sure which one this is from). The monstrosity of aContinue reading “Hi, it’s the 80s calling.”

Eye of the Tiger

Hailing from the Outer Rim Territories, standing 5 feet 10 inches tall and weighing 165 pounds, meet the politest pound for pound fighter this side of the galaxy… … C3PO needs no introduction. This minifigure version with colourful wires and printed legs was introduced in 2016 and appears in no less than 11 LEGO sets.Continue reading “Eye of the Tiger”

‘I attempted to rise, but was not able to stir…’

This is my entry in Brickcentral’s monthly themed activity: #bcteamwork Our goal was to craft a scene where several minifigures/characters join forces, doing something epic, or cute, or crazy, or something very simple. Totally up to us. Our guidelines: use LEGO minifigures/characters (more than 4 different minifigures/characters please!) only new pictures use the hashtags #brickcentralContinue reading “‘I attempted to rise, but was not able to stir…’”

Something Wicked This Way Comes

Another week has passed and it’s time for #spacecowboysaturday *** Today’s character features a mashup of minifigure parts: Space suit from the Classic Space – Orange (with air tanks and updated helmet) minifigure included with the 2020 book LEGO Minifigure: A Visual History (New Edition – hardcover) Face from Captain Poe Dameron (Headset) in theContinue reading “Something Wicked This Way Comes”

🎶 I think we’re alone now… ðŸŽ¶

🎶… there doesn’t seem to be anyone around 🎶 … Today’s loving couple is from the LEGO Ideas set 40448 Vintage Car. (hence the vintage lyrics) Released in January 2021 as free promotional item with qualified purchased, it was the winning entry from the LEGO Ideas’ Build a Vintage Car competition. … I offer somethingContinue reading “🎶 I think we’re alone now… ðŸŽ¶”

Showcase: LEGO Speed Champions 76895 Ferrari F8 Tributo

I’ll be up front: I’ve never bought a LEGO Speed Champions set before. Nor, for that matter, a Ferrari. So my frame of reference is limited. But I know what I like, and this is it! Overview Released in January 2020, the Ferrari F8 Tributo is a 275 piece Speed Champions set that comes withContinue reading “Showcase: LEGO Speed Champions 76895 Ferrari F8 Tributo”