In recent years, Lego has delighted adults with a series of intricate and
reasonably priced sets designed to bring a touch of greenery into their lives,
all without the need for pruning or watering. Notable releases in this line
include the Lego Bonsai Tree, Orchid, and Succulents. Now, joining this unique
collection is a Mario-themed set that's sure to captivate enthusiasts.
Introducing the Lego Super Mario Piranha Plant, a 540-piece set priced at $60
that strikes an ideal balance between aesthetics and affordability.
Interestingly, it doubles as a sort of coin bank, with the ability to hide a
couple of Mario coins inside, making it a fun addition to any Mario fan's
collection.
One of the standout features of this set is its interactivity. You can
manipulate its chomping mouth, adjust its stem and leaves, and what's more,
Lego assures that you can construct it from the ground up, allowing the
Piranha Plant to emerge as if it's growing out of a pipe, as mentioned in the
company's official press release.
Mark your calendars for November 6th, as that's when this delightful creation
becomes available. And for some, like the author's wife, it's already
earmarked as a must-have Christmas gift. So, get ready to welcome a unique and
engaging addition to your Lego collection this holiday season. [no_toc]
Announced today during Summer Game Fest’s kick-off event, Lego Horizon Adventures combines the colorful bricks of Lego with the robot dinosaurs and open-world action of Horizon. It’s an odd combo but looks cool. And wildly, its coming to Switch as well as PS5 and PC later this year.
There are countless LEGO sets available to purchase and, if you’re trying to keep to a certain budget, things can get a little complicated. With sets costing hundreds of dollars, it’s not always easy to find an affordable LEGO set to gift or hoard.
However, as a collector with a child who is also turning into something of a LEGO fan, I’ve had to get thrifty, and I’ve become pretty good at finding LEGO sets on the cheaper side. On this list, I’ve included something for all tastes and the best part? None of these sets sell for more than $50 USD.
Bonsai Tree
Price: $49.99 USD
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The Bonsai TreeLEGO set allows you to create not just one tree, but two. Well, almost. You can build one trunk and then have the choice between greenery or Cherry Blossoms to complete the look. I love this set and have it in my bedroom, changing the leaves depending on the season.
Venomized Groot (Marvel)
Price: $49.99 USD
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I can’t be the only person whose favorite character from the Marvel universe is Groot, and this set combines him with another favorite - Venom. You can build this set to be either half-venomized or completely venomized, allowing for some customization and variety if you decide to deconstruct and build the set again.
Dobby the House Elf (Harry Potter)
Price: $34.99 USD
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One for the Harry Potter fans, Dobby the House Elf doesn’t come alone. You also get a LEGO version of Tom Riddle’s Diary from The Chamber of Secrets, complete with soggy sock, and the cake which results in bars being put on Harry’s window. Dobby’s giant green eyes and happy smile are just too cute.
Everyone is Awesome
Price: $34.99 USD
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The Everyone is Awesome set is definitely a display piece, with its rainbow backing and solid color minifigs. Designed by Matthew Aston, it’s a celebration of inclusivity, positivity and kindness. Even if it’s not designed to be played with, this one’s still a pretty cool set to have. Bonus points if you can avoid getting the song stuck in your head.
Dinosaur Fossils: T. Rex Skull (Jurassic World)
Price: $39.99 USD
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Even if you’re not that much of a fan of the Jurassic World franchise (though I’m unsure how you couldn’t be, at least when it comes to the original movie), this set looks really nice sitting on a shelf. You get both the T. Rex footprint and fossilized skull to display, as well as a small plaque relaying details about real-life T. Rex.
Isabelle’s House Visit (Animal Crossing)
Price: $39.99 USD
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Part of the fairly recent inclusion of Animal Crossing as a LEGO collection, Isabelle’s House Visit includes not only the house and surrounding greenery, but also a floating present and two minifigs - Isabelle and Fauna - which complete the scene. The set has only 389 pieces, so it's one children can help with and enjoy dismantling just to put it back together again.
Orchid
Price: $49.99 USD
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My fiancé purchased the Orchid set for me as a gift and we built it together, so I may be a little biased here, but I cannot overstate how good value this set is. It’s actually pretty big, standing at 15 inches tall, so it’s replaced the real plant on my dining table. I can attest that, as someone who is terrible at keeping houseplants alive, LEGO flowers are an excellent alternative!
Escape from the Lost Tomb (Indiana Jones)
Price: $39.99 USD
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If you’re a fan of the Indiana Jones franchise, or Egyptian iconology, or just LEGO in general and hankering to build something, the Escape from the Lost Tomb set is good value for money. It has 600 pieces and, when built, has interactive parts which make it good for both kids and adults.
Spider Tank (Star Wars)
Price: $49.99 USD
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This mechanical spider from the Mandalorian comes with three minifigs: The Mandalorian himself, Grogu, and Bo-Katan Kryze. The Spider Tank itself has a shooting function, designed to fling tiny bits of LEGO across the living room for you to find hours later once the kids are in bed, so I’d argue that this one should be kept out of small kids, lest your feet feel the force of the LEGO step.
The Sword Outpost (Minecraft)
Price: $44.99 USD
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I have to admit, my first thought when the Minecraft collection of LEGO was announced was, “What took them so long?”. I mean, it’s a world built entirely from blocks so it just makes sense to make things from the game out of LEGO. Well, this is one of the sets now available from the Minecraft LEGO collection, including an oversized version of a Diamond Sword and multiple minifigs, like the adorably blocky pig.
There's a rumor swirling about the next great LEGO game. And if true, it's going to be a massive Sony Playstation collaboration with one of the company's newest key franchises.
After a leaker claimed on Twitter that a new LEGO x Sony collaboration was in the works, industry insider Tom Henderson joined in on the tease before just laying all the cards out on the table, identifying the Horizon franchise as the candidate.
I'm not particularly fond of the "I know something, and you don't" obligatory vague insider BS. But from what I know, there's a LEGO Horizon trailer that's ready to go.
It also suggests that the rumors of a showcase soon are accurate.
"I'm not particularly fond of the 'I know something, and you don't' obligatory vague insider BS." Henderson said on Twitter. "But from what I know, there's a LEGO Horizon trailer that's ready to go."
If true, LEGO Horizon would be the first new LEGO game since 2022's LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga, unless you count last year's LEGO Fortnite expansion. And though it sounds unusual, Horizon does fit the LEGO mold of making games based on hit franchises, like The Lord of the Rings and Marvel Super Heroes.
Horizon is also one of the few Sony franchises to have a physical LEGO collaboration already, with a genuinely impressive 1200+ piece Tallneck LEGO set seeing release in 2022 (it was discontinued at the end of 2023, though, so good luck finding one).
The Horizon franchise has quietly become a Sony fan-favorite. Both Horizon: Zero Dawn and Horizon: Forbidden West became blockbuster hits despite launching alongside other massive titles that took up all the air in the room.
Horizon is also a franchise that has not been afraid to spread its wings, so to speak. A spin-off game, Horizon: Call of the Mountain, served as the flagship title for the PS VR2, and the franchise's story has continued in a series of comic books. There's a live-action Horizon television series in development for Netflix.
This also adds more fuel to the ongoing rumors that a Sony showcase is imminent. Though not confirmed by Sony yet, many insiders have pointed to May 2024 as a target window for the next event, though it's not yet clear if that would be a Showcase or State of Play event.
Horizon: Forbidden West is available now on PS5 and Steam, and is honestly a no-brainer if you're looking for a richly engaging action RPG to play this weekend. We gave the original console release an 8.5 back in 2022.
You've survived starvation, wolves, those rolling rock monsters, and so much more to build your perfect village in Lego Fortnite. It sure would be a shame if an evil empire rolled up and started blasting. Luckily for you, a rebel fleet is ready to back you up against the dark side of The Force.
A new Star Wars update is launching for Fortnite on May 3, and with it comes a massive expansion to Lego Fortnite. We'll investigate the crash site of an Empire vessel after it rifts into our Lego Fortnite world. There's a ramshackle rebel village that we'll help build into a Level 10. From there, we can launch assaults on Empire encampments throughout the island. All of this looks to be adding a much more focused narrative hook to the otherwise free-reign of Lego Fortnite.
This event will also include the addition of a Lego Pass. With a free track and paid track, you can unlock various structures and items by completing quests. Purchasing the premium track for 1400 V-Bucks immediately gets you Chewbacca skins for Lego Fortnite and Battle Royale. At the end of each track is a large construction unlock. For the free path, you get the Mos Eisley Marketplace. The paid path gets you the Dusty Durrr Burger Build. It combines the Star Wars aesthetic and a Fortnite classic.
Image by Epic Games
Along with all the Star Wars excitement, this update also comes with a lot more Fortnite skins getting a proper Lego version. 90 skins will have new models, including Darth Vader, Krrsantan, and The Mandalorian.
Forget all the Star Wars; the biggest feature of this update is that you'll finally be able to view Lego Fortnite Quests without having to return to the Lobby. Thank the Force for that one.
In recent years, Lego has delighted adults with a series of intricate and
reasonably priced sets designed to bring a touch of greenery into their lives,
all without the need for pruning or watering. Notable releases in this line
include the Lego Bonsai Tree, Orchid, and Succulents. Now, joining this unique
collection is a Mario-themed set that's sure to captivate enthusiasts.
Introducing the Lego Super Mario Piranha Plant, a 540-piece set priced at $60
that strikes an ideal balance between aesthetics and affordability.
Interestingly, it doubles as a sort of coin bank, with the ability to hide a
couple of Mario coins inside, making it a fun addition to any Mario fan's
collection.
One of the standout features of this set is its interactivity. You can
manipulate its chomping mouth, adjust its stem and leaves, and what's more,
Lego assures that you can construct it from the ground up, allowing the
Piranha Plant to emerge as if it's growing out of a pipe, as mentioned in the
company's official press release.
Mark your calendars for November 6th, as that's when this delightful creation
becomes available. And for some, like the author's wife, it's already
earmarked as a must-have Christmas gift. So, get ready to welcome a unique and
engaging addition to your Lego collection this holiday season. [no_toc]
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