Posted inRobots
A Bag of Real Robots!
In 2001, Eaglemoss Publications (they appeared to stop trading in 2016) created a fortnightly magazin about building your own 'real' robot. This would go on to be 96 issues, and…
Set Review – 40817 Yellow Suitcase
Well, this is a funny set. There are those occasions when the designers at Lego have an incredible idea, one that surpasses the usual cars and buildings that you would…
Posted inRants
Bluetooth can be Boo-Tooth
It is quite shocking what comes with a Bluetooth option, these days. We often joke that the most mundane of items should have Bluetooth and RGB (Red Green Blue) lighting,…
Set Review – 42225 Yellow Motorbike
Some time ago, I found an older version of this bike build at my local charity shop. It was built and was quite the joy. This looks very much the…
Posted inEngineering
The Threat of Fallen Quality
I was recently watching a video by a YouTuber by the name of Watch Wes Work. He has a rural workshop in Fulton, Illinois, US, and records himself repairing customer’s…
Posted inR2-Review
Set Review – 31376 3-in-1 Cute Hamster
I was going to build the next ‘plants’ set for this week’s episode, but I saw this on the shelf and decided to grab it. Not going to lie, those…
Posted inThe Vyvyan Diaries Vyvyan
The Vyvyan Diaries – Bonnet Catch Upgrade
When I bought Vyvyan, four years ago as of this writing, I found that the bonnet catch cable was loose, under the steering wheel. The bracket had been detached and…
Posted inHealth
The May ’26 Update – Health and Fitness
As I write this post, it is the day after the triathlon. I am achy and sore, but achieved! It has been a funny month. With it only being a…
Posted inR2-Review
Set Review – 43264 Toy Story Train and RC
I have had this sitting on the wayside, for a while. It is still available, and I reckon a very likely set that has been purchased for many a gift.…
Posted inMachinery
Fixing the Chipper – Part Two
I have made it to the part where the engine and chipper-base have been separated. I also pulled the carburettor off of the body and resealed the damaged gaskets. You…