Beyond the butthole

I assume by now that you are familiar with the butthole tiger, or as LEGO likes to call it “31129 Majestic Tiger”. This 2022 Creator set has become iconic for it’s attention to detail. I’m talking about the butthole. The same way that everybody is talking about the butthole.

But I want to go beyond the butthole. Because there is way more to this set than the butthole.

41707 Tree Planting Vehicle ā€“ Should you buy it?

Today I am going to be looking at a set the celebrates the beauty of nature and also comes with an awesome ute. Oh, and did I mention it’s a Friends set?

Critics of the Friends theme like to say that the sets are too girly and use outdated gender stereotypes. While that might have been valid in the early days of the theme 41707 Tree-Planting Vehicle is a great example of where the theme is now.

Quick Take: 40450 Lion Dance Guy

LEGO has really embraced Chinese New Year over the last few years with some absolutely fantastic sets. Is it a cynical ploy to win over the Chinese market? Of course. …

21325 Medieval Blacksmith review (but mainly about goats)

The LEGO goat has become one of the more valuable pieces lately. In fact Iā€™m hoping to retire early thanks to the two I own. But as interesting as the goat market is, there was meant to be a crash this year with the LEGO Ideas Blacksmith pitched with at least one goat.

The final product is sadly goatless. Or is it? Join me as I review the LEGO Ideas Blacksmith but specifically looking for goats.

21327 Typewriter ā€“ Should you buy it?

When the LEGO Ideas Typewriter was first announced I have to admit that I was not particularly interested in it. I’ve never used a typewriter. They are just one of those things that exist outside of my bubble of interests and experiences.

Was that disinterest misplaced? Read on to find out as I answer the question – should you buy it?

LEGO Masters Bricksmas Special – Episode 1 Recap

LEGO Masters is back for a second time and this time it’s got something historically proven to improve anything – Celebrities. Ugh.

Look I’m gonna be upfront and say that I am not looking forward to this. What I love about LEGO Masters is seeing LEGO fans create cool things. I don’t really want to see a bunch of channel nine contracted personalities fighting for attention.