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Set Review – 71455 Dreamzzz Grimkeeper
It's been a while since I last made a Dreamzzz set. I have a few in storage and felt it was time to build this one. Looking at the Lego…
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A Reflection: Pictures Tell Stories
How does a picture tell a thousand words? It goes both ways...it either has a couple, or it far surpasses the mark. Sorry for sounding cryptic. If you look at…
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A Bit More About Running
I am so taken by the fact that I can run, now, I am even looking at Running magazines! I was reading an article in Runner's World with Romesh Ranganathan.…
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Set Review – 76276 Venom Mech vs. Miles
I saw it, I grabbed it! Another mech in my collection and it has Venom at the helm, with Miles Morales swinging around its legs. I was keen, straight away,…
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Quick Note: Look at That Drill!
Behold, it's me in Friends form! Doing some sorting, I can across a cool, cordless, drill. I have seen ones that are shaped like a mains powered tool, but this…
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(Insert Expletive Here) Stairlift!
As outraged as I am, I, of course, have time to write about it! After a few years, I have finally removed the stairlift from the stairs. My late wife…
Set Review – 7248 – City Excavator (Find)
Hiding amongst the games at my local charity warehouse, I found this set. It was covered in sticky tape and clearly had been well used. You could see how a…
The Importance of a Clean Chain
Like all machines, bicycles will not last if they are not looked after. Bearings might go in the wheels, the bottom-bracket, or even the handlebar stem. One area that is…
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My First Race – Stafford Fun Run
It appears that my running skills are actually growing. It's all because I stepped in and ran with my daughter at the Stafford Half-Marathon's Fun Run, in March 2025. I…
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Set Review – 72032 Mario Standard Kart
I first saw this set a few weeks ago. Passing it on the shelf, I decided yo pick it up. I was unaware that the retail price should be £17.99.…