Lego Kingdongs 10223 Joust

October 9, 2011 by burbur

I must admit, my Lego obsession has now expanded to the Kingdom series, not surprising since I have a love for medieval periods and fantasy stories as a child.

Lego announces The Kingdom Joust 10223 set, to be released in 2012.

Watch the Knights battle it out at the Royal Joust!
It’s the most exciting event on the LEGO Kingdoms calendar! Join the King and Queen at the Royal Joust as the knights on horseback battle it out for the hand of the beautiful Princess. This detailed set recreates all the majesty of a medieval pageant, from the large, 6-roomed castle with linked wall extensions, 2 knights’ weapons tents, royal viewing box, jousting fence and of course 2 magnificent jousting horses. Combine 2 Kingdoms Joust sets for a scene that is truly fit for a King! Includes 9 minifigures: king, queen, princess, lion knight, falcon knight, young squire, nobleman and 2 soldiers.

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Lego isn’t girls’ toys

September 19, 2011 by burbur

The other day, a colleague asked for a toy recommendation, a birthday gift for her 7 year-old niece. Considering that she has a 2 year old daughter and I have zero kids, I thought the question funny. Especially since we both went through our 7th birthdays so we were both able to imagine what 7 year-olds might like. anyhow, I thought about what I’d like to receive if i’m 7 again and I blurted out, “Lego!”

Lego to me is the king of children’s toys. from simple building blocks of various colours, you can make anything you wish, limited only by the power of your imagination. if you like to live by the rules, you can follow the seemingly simplistic instructions and build what you’re supposed to. (no really, haven’t you ever once sat staring at the instructions wondering if they really meant the 4th hole from the right or the 2nd hole from the left? sometimes it’s almost like trying to figure out origami instructions). I wasn’t a very imaginative kid and preferred to create whatever it was they printed on the side of the box. so I grew up with skill sets that allowed me to follow precisely how Ikea wants my sofa built, and I built it. At least I got the sofa I wanted and not a abstract piece of art in my living room.

having benefited greatly from Lego, I was eager for the next generation to share the joy that is Lego. That was not to be when my colleague gave me a Look of Disapproval (I get that a lot) and shrieked, “LEGO? but she’s not a boy!”

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I WANT! Lego series

January 4, 2011 by burbur

i want THIS!

Lego Star Wars Tantive

Lego Star Wars Republic Dropship with AT-OT Walker

Lego Pirates Imperial Flagship

Lego Creator Carousel

Lego Castle Medieval Market Village

Lego Star Wars: 6212 X-Wing Fighter

September 17, 2010 by burbur

6212 X-Wing Fighter
Released: 2006
Purchased at Serene Centre

Laid out all 437 pieces on the bed. I realised why people lay it out on the bed. it’s easier that way. of course i got a backache when I was done.
this also meant that I couldn’t sleep until I was done. Damn.

The very first two pieces put together. It’s been AGES since I last played with Lego. I grew up playing it and i’m sure it did good things to my brain, like visualisation and structure and organisation. Also more importantly, learning how to follow instructions.

WWMD: What Would Madonna Do
(sorry I couldn’t resist)

it was like working at a factory. I read the instructions off the manual, where it states for each section, the number of pieces per parts. i pick up the pieces off the rows off my bed, swivel around the my desk and start putting them together. bit by bit the fighter came together.

i was watching V (80s tv show) while fixing this Lego (80s toy) Star Wars (80s movie). i’m an 80s kid!