Before I opened today’s polybag set, 5004406 First Order General, I studied the picture because you can see on the front of the bag that the face print is just a mess. So. Many. Lines. It looks like they tried to draw a full on chin, sunken cheeks, and baggy eyes. Is he supposed to […] The post A Year of Polybags 137/260: 5004406 First Order General Review appeared first on FBTB. Original link
Shopping at Amazon today and tomorrow for Prime Day? I’ve highlighted a couple of things that may interest you because they interest me and we all know I have impeccable taste. And I’m actually surprised there’s a couple of things there that I want to get. Update 2: Free Credit Buy a $50 Amazon gift […] The post Prime Day Is Happening Right Now (Updated) appeared first on FBTB. Original link
For two days only, LEGO.com is offering double VIP points on all LEGO purchases. And since they’ll be raising prices on just about everything they sell, now would be a great time to stock up. The price increase will mostly scale with the price tag, mostly. But some sets will see a shocking increase of […] The post LEGO.com Offering Double VIP Points Ahead of Across-The-Board Price Increases in August appeared first on FBTB. Original link
Out of all the characters from the MCU Phase 1, 2, and 3, Hawkeye was probably the most boringest character. Today’s polybag, 30165 Hawkeye with Equipment, is a perfect reflection of that. This was one of those bags that didn’t have a name printed on the bag itself. But Bricklink pegs it as “Hawkeye with Equipment”. […] The post A Year of Polybags 136/260: 30165 Hawkeye with Equipment Review appeared first on FBTB. Original link
Part of a larger LEGO concept by the builder, this model of the docks at Fort Stockton, Wullham features some lovely architecture, delightful parts usage, and realistic rock formations. Flickr Builder Evancelt enjoys historical era models full of red jackets and muskets set against natural scenery with old buildings. Here they used some simplistic parts as crenellations and molding along the top of the fort, while cleverly employing letters with a red seal as diamond-leaded windows. Well-molded sea grasses and foliage compliment the sharp change to rock as we move down to the dock. Basalt formations are a delightful bit of geology that we don’t see enough of in LEGO builds or real life. Using dark grey at the base to illustrate the spray and waves of the sea on the rocks is a great decision that adds to the realism of the build. Of course, the multilayered dock is also...
