I had the opportunity to try and write a review of LEGO Set 60203 ‘Ski Resort’ with a focus on the possibilities for toy-photography. I’ll start with a disclaimer first: never having done a review before, this was a real challenge for me, so be gentle, please. Let’s start with the usual parts of a…
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Newbury Haunted High School Review
There is something strange. In the Newbury School. Who you gonna call? BRICKCENTRAL! That’s why I’m here reviewing the biggest set of Hidden Side’s first wave, 70425 Hidden Side Newbury Haunted High School, from a toy photographer perspective. Apparently this theme can inspire a lot of scary or creepy stories, and a school itself is…
xtra Xmas Accessories Review
Feeling the holiday cheer yet? LEGO wants to stuff some stockings and help get your cities in the spirit! The xtra Xmas Axxesories (sorry, I had to!) set 40368 was released several weeks ago and I was sent a few packets to review. This set has 32 pieces in it, the most interesting of which…
CMF Series 19 Review
The Collectible Minifigure Series 19 officially hit the shelves on September 1 and I received a fresh box from LEGO for this review about a week ago. Since a lot of photos and reviews were posted online well before the series was officially launched, I’ll skip the parts rundown and jump right into the juicy…
Fun Fair: LEGO People Pack Review
The LEGO People Pack – Fun Fair 60234 makes its debut on August 1 here in the US, but since I was visiting family in Spain where they’ve had it available since June 1, I couldn’t resist picking up the set at a LEGO Store in Madrid. I’d been so excited to get my hands…
Mobile Flash Photography: Godox A1 Review
Off-camera flash photography used to be the realm of DSLR and mirrorless shooters but now mobile shooters with supported phone models can get in on the game with the Godox A1. The Godox A1 is a compact device that is billed as a smartphone flash but also functions as a remote control and wireless transmitter…
Pumpkin Spice Latte: Modified Bean There, Donut That 40358
When news first hit Reddit about a new LEGO set that was exclusive to US megastore Target, I scratched my head and wondered why anyone would drop $20 for “Bean There, Donut That”, a simple build with rather dull minifigures and unremarkable accessories. I also wondered why the set had a barista since clearly, it’s…