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LEGO sorting & storage boxes – new version

by Thita (admin) on August 10, 2015

Last year I showed you a LEGO sorting and storage system from that I really like (see: New LEGO Storage & Sorting Boxes Review). These sorting and storage boxes are made by Room Copenhagen, a Danish company that has been making storage solutions for LEGO for several years. All of their LEGO related storage systems are sold under the LEGO license and are available directly from LEGO and from LEGO retailers.

The LEGO sorting and storage system I showed you last time came with a storage box (in three different sizes: large, medium, and small), a tray that you could fit inside the storage box to separate out instructions or smaller elements, and a bunch of sorting cups that you could store inside the tray as well. The whole system snugly fit together and closed with a lid. This LEGO sorting and storage system was available in the USA in two styles; LEGO Friends and LEGO Legends of Chima, and there were also a couple of other styles; LEGO Ninjago and LEGO primary colors, that I was never able to locate in the USA.

There are several reasons I like this LEGO sorting and storage system. The storage bins are large enough to store quite a bit of LEGO, but not too large so it would be heavy or cumbersome to lift them. You can use them to store loose elements or LEGO projects you are working on. The tray on top is great to store instructions booklets and smaller elements, and the cups are excellent for sorting. On the negative side, the system came in colors and styles that did not appeal to adults, and it was sold in a package of three (large, medium and small), so if you wanted to get a different configuration, you had to buy extra packages of three. All in all this was a great LEGO storage and sorting system that incorporated many of the features LEGO fans like. Unfortunately this system is now retired, although you can still find some on the secondary market.

But fear not, Room Copenhagen introduced a new system that is almost the same as the one they just retired, but with an even better design. The size of the large, medium and small boxes is exactly the same as last time (listed below), so if you already own some of the previous system, the new boxes will fit right in. This time the boxes are all in somewhat translucent primary LEGO colors (blue, red and yellow), which would appeal not just to kids but also adult LEGO fans. A huge plus is that now the boxes can be bought separately and you can also pick the colors yourself. So if you want 2 large blue boxes, 3 large red boxes, four 4 medium yellow boxes, you can do that! Basically the whole system is now more flexible to meet individual needs, and you can grow your storage system as your collection grows.

While the LEGO storage boxes are the same as last time, the trays have been redesigned. Instead of a tray with nine removable cups, this time we get a tray with nine compartments. While this makes the system a bit less versatile because you can’t remove the cups, it is more tidy as you only have to deal with one tray instead of a tray and nine cups. I think your preference here will really depend on personal building style. The point is that you can still separate out the small parts, and you could just use a separate box to store instructions booklets. The trays are an opaque white color, instead of the wild colors of the last system, so adult LEGO builders should like this better as well.

The LEGO storage boxes and the trays are all sturdy plastic with a bit of flex to them, so they should not break under normal use. I have been using the previous system for some time now and haven’t had any problems. Here are the dimensions for the three different sizes. Please note that the length and width are the same for all. It is only the depth that is different, so the boxes are fully stackable.

Small LEGO storage box measures : 11.6W x 14.72D x 3.3H in. – weight: 2 lbs with storage tray
Medium LEGO storage box measures: 11.6W x 14.72D x 6.3H in. – weight: 2.5 lbs with storage tray
Large LEGO storage box measures: 11.6W x 14.72D x 9.2H in. – weight: 3 lbs with storage tray

This new LEGO sorting and storage system by Room Copenhagen was recently released so it is just now starting to pop up at retailers. It is not yet listed at the Online LEGO Shop, but I’m pretty sure it will be added soon (you can use the above link to check availability). You can however find it now on Amazon in all three sizes and colors, and also on eBay. Prices are around $15 for the small unit, $17 for the medium unit and $20 for the large unit. Please note that this adds up to be a tad more expensive than the previous 3-packs, however this time we get a sorting tray with each unit, rather than only one per three-pack. Below are the current listings:

➡ BUY LEGO SORTING & STORAGE SYSTEM ON AMAZON

➡ BUY LEGO SORTING & STORAGE SYSTEM ON EBAY

If you have a large LEGO collection and you are mainly free-building, drawer units are still the best for storing loose LEGO elements. However if you are looking for a storage system for LEGO instructions, built LEGO sets, or your own LEGO creations, these storage tubs are excellent. They are also great for separating out LEGO projects you are working on, and the trays are also very useful when you are assembling a large set to separate out parts. Of course you could use generic plastic storage boxes, but it is nice to have them with a uniform look and the LEGO logo. 🙂

What do you think? How do you like this new LEGO sorting and storage system What system do you use currently? Are you planning to get any of these storage boxes, or do you have them already? Feel free to share your thoughts and your own review below! 😉

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LEGO Ninjago – 2015 summer sets reviews

by Thita (admin) on August 8, 2015

in LEGO Ninjago

LEGO Ninjago got a big boost this month with nine exciting new sets. In fact, many of them are on backorder already, but fear not; you can still get them, just shipping may be delayed by a few days. So let’s talk a look at these unusually ghostly sets of LEGO Ninjago! We will talk about all of the sets in detail, and you can also watch video-reviews of all of the sets below. 🙂

➡ #70730 LEGO NINJAGO CHAIN CYCLE AMBUSH: This is one crazy bike! And it comes with so many neon-green and lime-green specialty element! It also have some cool play-features that you can see in the video-review below by JANGBRiCKS. Here is the official description: Speed away from the Ghost Bike and grab the Aeroblade! Help Zane to defeat Chain Master Wrayth! Grab the precious Aeroblade from the spirit vortex and defeat the Ghosts! The ghoulish Wrayth is riding to intercept the Ninja on his spine-chilling Chain Cycle with spiked wheels. Jump onto Zane’s glider and swerve clear of the bike’s stud shooters. Dodge the chain bolas fired from the rear catapult and watch out for the deadly Skreemers—if they attach themselves to Zane’s head, he’ll be turned into a ghost! Fend off those Ghosts with his double-ended Elemental Ice Spear and beat the Chain Master to the Aeroblade before it’s too late. Includes 3 minifigures with assorted weapon elements: Zane, Chain Master Wrayth and Ghost Warrior Pyrrhus. 298 pieces. Price: $29.99 – BUY HERE

➡ #70731 LEGO NINJAGO JAY WALKER ONE: Why this is called a “walker” I don’t know, but it is a cool vehicle nonetheless. I really like the design of the disk-shooting cannon, and Jay with his ghostbuster gear. Here is the official description: Beat the Ghost Ninja to the Aeroblade in Jay Walker One! Accelerate to the haunted gateway in the Jay Walker One and seize the Aeroblade! Fold out the lightning cannon to open up the ghost prison. Capture ghost discs fired from the haunted gateway and shoot them back at Blade Master Bansha and his Ghost Warriors. Capture the ghosts in the prison and fight off the Skreemer who is trying to turn Jay into a ghost. You must get that Aeroblade and conquer the evil Ghost Ninja! Includes 4 minifigures with assorted weapon elements and an accessory element: Jay, Blade Master Bansha, Ghost Warrior Ghurka and Ghost Warrior Wail. 386 pieces. Price: $39.99 – BUY HERE

➡ #70732 LEGO NINJAGO CITY OF STIIX: This is one gorgeous set, and one of the largest one in the new LEGO Ninjago line. The main building itself is very unique, and also note the beautifully designed small ship. The set sports the dark-blue/lime-green color-scheme that characterizes this hole wave and looks really good. There is so much to see here, and so many play-features, that I really recommend you watch the video-review below. Here is the official description: Seek out the Scroll of Airjitzu in the City of Stiix! Team up with the Ninja as they battle to enter the spooky City of Stiix! Power towards the city on Nya’s speedboat, blasting the stud shooters at the ghoulish enemy. Evade shots from the city’s rooftop ghost bomb shooter, outpost cannon and the massive Ghost ship’s stud shooters to reach the dock. Battle against the Scythe Master Ghoultar with Jay’s powerful Deepstone Katana. If a Ninja gets captured in the prison cage, use Nya’s crowbar to break them out. Find and open the secret entrance to the temple, but watch out for the trap door on the first floor. When you reach the top of the city, battle the Evil Green Ninja and seize the Scroll of Airjitzu! Includes 8 minifigures with assorted weapon and accessory elements: Kai, Jay, Nya, Evil Green Ninja, Chain Master Wrayth, Scythe Master Ghoultar, Ghost Warrior Cyrus and Ghost Ninja Ming. 1069 pieces. Price: $99.99 – BUY HERE

➡ #70733 LEGO NINJAGO BLASTER BIKE: This is the smallest set in the 2015 summer LEGO Ninjago wave, but it actually looks really good with a black and gold color-scheme and two giant stud-shooters. Also notice the two Skreemers and the little brick-built dragon. Here is the official description: Fold out the rapid shooters and take down the Ghost Dragon! Ride Cole’s Blaster Bike into battle and protect the Aeroblade! The Ghost Warrior Cowler is armed with a deadly Ghost Blade Sword and is launching an aerial attack on a Ghost Dragon. Fold out the awesome dual six-shooting rapid shooters to take down the flying beast. Speed away from the pair of Skreemers trying to turn Cole into a ghost and don’t let them get their hands on the Aeroblade! Includes 2 minifigures with assorted weapon elements and an accessory element: Cole and Ghost Warrior Cowler. 212 pieces. Price: $19.99 – BUY HERE

➡ #70734 LEGO NINJAGO MASTER WU DRAGON: The design of Master Wu’s dragon is brilliant, especially the head, and there is also so many fun features like the attached cup-holders and tea-pot. The little cart is also very well designed and comes with a hidden disk-shooter. Make sure you watch the video-review below as the details of this set are very interesting. Here is the official description: Protect the Aeroblade with Master Wu’s powerful dragon! Protect the Aeroblade from the Bow Master Soul Archer and his ghost army with the Master Wu Dragon! Dodge the Ghost discs fired from the possessed rickshaw and fight back with the tea farm’s flick missiles. Beware of the Skreemer carrying a bottle of ghost poison and trying to turn Cole into a ghost. The Ghost Ninja need the Aeroblade to fulfill their evil master plan, so use all your Ninja skills to defend it! Includes 5 minifigures with assorted weapon and accessory elements: Master Wu, Cole,Bow Master Soul Archer, Ghost Warrior Pitch and Ghost Ninja Hackler. 575 pieces. Price: $39.99 – BUY HERE

➡ #70735 LEGO NINJAGO RONIN R.E.X.: The main vehicle here is basically an elaborate Airjitzu Flyer launcher that you can easily hold in one hand and swoosh around, while shooting off the flyer on top. A really well done design. My only concern is that that the airship does have a lot of small parts, and because Airjitzu is mostly an outdoors game there can be a problem of loosing the small pieces. Here is the official description: Soar into aerial battle with Ronin’s 2-in-1 R.E.X.! Take off for battle against the Ghost Ninja in Ronin’s awesome 2-in-1 R.E.X. airship! Open the cockpit to place Ronin at the controls and launch into the sky. Swoop to fight the Ghost Ninja Attila riding on the ghost dragon. Pull the R.E.X. rip cord to unleash the Airjitzu flyer and send Kai spinning into the sky to duel with the armed and dangerous Scythe Master Ghoultar. Defeat Ghoultar and escape with the precious Aeroblade safely stowed in the R.E.X. cargo bay! Includes 4 minifigures with assorted weapon elements: Kai, Ronin, Scythe Master Ghoultar and Ghost Ninja Attila. 547 pieces. Price: $49.99 – BUY HERE

➡ #70736 LEGO NINJAGO ATTACK OF THE MORRO DRAGON: This is one of the most anticipated sets in the 2015 summer LEGO Ninjago wave, both because of the gorgeous dragon and the selection of minifigures. Watch the video-review below to see all the details. Here is the official description: Defend the Ninja temple from Morro Dragon attack! Danger – Morro has possessed the Green Ninja! Now he is swooping to attack the Tomb of the First Spinjitzu Master on his mighty dragon and capture the Realm Crystal. Team up with Kai and Jay on their Ninja jet boards to intercept the ferocious beast as the Evil Green Ninja steers it towards the tomb’s entrance with the Ghost chain. Evade the dragon’s snapping jaws and the food-munching Skreemers as they try to turn the Ninja heroes into ghosts. Use the Aeroblades and all your Ninja skills to stop these ghoulish invaders stealing the Realm Crystal! Includes 6 minifigures with assorted weapon and accessory elements: Kai, Jay, Evil Green Ninja, Chain Master Wrayth, Ghost Warrior Cowler and Ghost Warrior Yokai. 658 pieces. Price: $69.99 – BUY HERE

➡ #70737 LEGO NINJAGO TITAN MECH BATTLE: This is my personal favorite in the series. Love those mechs, especially Zane’s! Here is the official description: Take on the mighty Mech-enstein with Zane’s Titan Mech! Get set for the ultimate Mech Battle as Zane’s Titan Mech takes on Blade Master Bansha’s Ghost mech – Mech-enstein! Place Zane in the cockpit and adjust the arms and legs and rotating torso for awesome battle poses. Fire the stud shooters and dodge the massive swords of the 4-armed Mech-enstein. Then take the action to the air with the rocket-booster backpack! Give Zane support with Jay and Nya, firing the spring-loaded hook shooter to try and topple the Ghost mech. Use all the cool Ninja weapons to stop Scythe Master Ghoultar getting into the Samurai X Cave and stealing the Aeroblade! Includes 5 minifigures with assorted weapon and accessory elements: Zane, Jay, Nya, Scythe Master Ghoultar and Blade Master Bansha. 754 pieces. Price: $59.99 – BUY HERE

➡ #70738 LEGO NINJAGO FINAL FLIGHTS OF DESTINY’S BOUNTY: This is one of the largest LEGO Ninjago sets to date, with the second version of the Destiny’s Bounty. There are so many interesting details, mechanisms, and play-features here that you really have to watch the video-review (see below). Here is the official description: Battle Morro for the Aeroblade in Destiny’s Bounty! Attention Ninja heroes! All aboard Destiny’s Bounty for an aerial duel against Morro, the ultimate Ghost and Master of Wind! Check out the iconic LEGO NINJAGO ship’s cool details including a detachable roof element containing Nya’s foldout workshop and an airbike. Pick up the ship with the handle, adjust the lever-operated sails and soar into battle. Avoid the snapping jaws and swiping tail of the Ghost Dragon and attack with the triple-stud-shooting cannons. Pull out the dual flick harpoon shooter to activate the engine transformation function. Unleash the airbike to fend off Morro’s Ghost Ninja and the menacing Skreemers. You must protect the Aeroblade from these evil Ghosts. Includes 9 minifigures with assorted weapon and accessory elements: Lloyd, Nya, Cole, Battle Wu, Morro, Blade Master Bansha, Bow Master Soul Archer, Scythe Master Ghoultar and Ghost Ninja Spyder. 1253 pieces. Price: $119.99 – BUY HERE

This is such a strong wave of LEGO Ninjago, with so many really well-designed sets, unique minifigures, interesting parts, lots of play-features, and unusual building techniques. Also, there is such a great variety of sets; there are vehicles, dragons, buildings, ships, and mechs! There is not just one or two sets that stand out – the entire line is great. Which one you will get really depends on your personal taste and preference. I don’t think you could go wrong with any of them. You should be able to find them at most LEGO retailers and they are also available under the LEGO Ninjago section of the Online LEGO Shop.

So what do you think? How do you like the 2015 summer LEGO Ninjago sets? Are you planning to get any of them? Which one is your favorite? And how do you like the minifigures? Feel free to share your thoughts, and discuss in the comment section below! 😉

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