Posted inAccessories Review
Tool Review: More on That Charger…
As promised, I wanted to document the new 6v and 12v charger that I have purchsed to give some old cells, new life. From a first look, it is robust…
Posted inEngineering Vyvyan
The Vyvyan Bicycle-Claw and 12v Tray
This is a bit of fabrication and practicality, all mixed into one. I wanted to be able to carry the road-bike, without damaging the chain-gear. This version is held via…
Posted inR2-Review
Set Review – 71456 Mrs. Castillo’s Turtle Van
It's another one of these fantastic Dreamzz sets. The artwork never fails to astound me. This particular set has a thick instruction booklet with three options for the end product.…
Posted inHealth
Fitness Update: Carbohydrate Tensions
Since the start of this training regime, I have found it difficult to keep my energy up. To do this, I need to take in at least 400g of carbs,…
Posted inFun
Model Making of Old!
Many years ago, I was given a plane to build. It took me back to the days of glue and plastic. I wonder if it was Airfix sets that gave…
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Set Review – 75320 Snowtrooper Battle Pack
We have another of the battle packs that Lego offer. I have talked about these in the past, and the idea is being used in other ranges. This one, is…
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Find: 1970s Tom and Jerry Egg Cup
Okay, so it’s not a wow item, but I thought this was a cute find. It was part of three different products that could be bought, and in most cases,…
Posted inR2Lego
Lego’s New Art Styles
I wanted to mention the way that Lego is customising its instruction booklets. It seems somewhat interesting that they are phasing out much of the excess and moving them to…
Set Review – 5356 Lego Quatro (Find)
Another around through the charity warehouse, I came across this. I have never seen them in person, but remember that when I was still a teacher, some nurseries had them…
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Fitness Update: Late-July
This can be summed up in one word: PROGRESSING! I could just leave it at that, but I'm not going to. Nutrition is still as important as ever, and is…