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Belfast Telegraph
2 days ago
- Belfast Telegraph
‘We're the only physical bricks and mortar store on the island of Ireland for used Lego'
Magpie Bricks in Bangor has been up and running for two years and can help any fan out with all their Lego needs, from missing parts to full sets and classic Lego. Rachael and Iain Morrow have the only physical independent Lego BrickLinks store on the island of Ireland. 'We buy off collectors, our customers will come in, we buy sets and trade sets in, we do look at individual minifigures and parts as well. Basically if it says Lego on it, we will always take a wee look at it,' Rachael said. 'Star Wars is always really, really popular, but the Ninjago and the Friends are also popular, we try to have something for everyone, we try to be accessible for kids as well as collectors.' If you fancy popping in to the store, Magpie Bricks is open on Saturday and Sunday at 23 King Street in Bangor.
Metro
2 days ago
- Metro
Lego has some Wicked new Wizard of Oz sets for young and adult fans
Wicked: For Good is out in cinemas this Christmas and Lego already has a bunch of neat looking sets planned, based on the finale of Elphaba and Galinda's story. Wicked is pretty weird concept when you think about it. It's at the same time a prequel, sidequel, and sequel to the Wizard of Oz movie, from 1939. So while Elphaba and Galinda are the focus of the story, everything with Dorthy and friends is still going on at the same time. To complicate things further, last year's Wicked movie only tells the first half of the story from the original musical, so the new Lego sets this year focus on the second movie and the iconic scenes from that. Seven new sets were unveiled at San Diego Comic-Con, all at varying different price points and aimed at different kinds of fans, with the cheapest being just £18 and the most expensive £140. This is going to be the big one for adult fans, because it features Emerald City from the original Wizard of Oz movie as a piece of brick-built wall art. It's basically a giant poster made of Lego, but it also comes with minifigures of Dorothy (and Toto), Cowardly Lion, Scarecrow (as Fiyero), Tin Man, Elphaba, and Galinda. What'll be of particular interest to adult fans is that they're all regular-sized minifigures, whereas most of the other Wicked sets use the larger Friends-sized minidolls. The cheapest set is Elphaba's woodland retreat, filled with her magical equipment, a number of cute furry animals, and minidolls of her and Fiyero. It even includes the poppy Fiyero gives to Elphaba, pressed inside Glinda's book. It has an age rating of 7+, so it's very easy to build, even though the organic looking tree is quite impressive. There's a neat trick here where when the model of Glinda's wedding scene is closed it's blocked by two giant butterflies, but by opening it up you can see inside and recreate the disastrous day of Glinda's wedding. To complete the scene you get a wedding cake, a heart-shaped invitation, Glinda's bouquet from Fiyero, and… a changeable face for when things go wrong. The ending of the entire Wicked saga is recreated in this set, that includes both a detailed model of Emerald City and the ominous Kiamo Ko Castle. It comes with minidolls of Glinda and Elphaba, plus a flying monkey, while the buildings are filled with secret compartments and references to the story, as well as a brick-built rainbow. Even though it's not an adult set, there's some really nice building techniques on the roof of the Munchkin house in this set. The house comes on two storeys and there's a bubble for Glinda that acts the same as in the movie, complete with a working pedal. You also get three minidolls, with Elphaba and her broomstick, Glinda in her tiara, and Boq. The other expensive set aimed at adults, these highly detailed (and entirely functional) bookends also come with minifigures instead of minidolls. You get six in total, with Glinda, Elphaba, The Wizard, Madame Morrible, Fiyero, and Pfannee – all with unique costumes and accessories. At the back of the bookends there's also an interior build that fits the minifigures, one focused on Glinda and the other on Elphaba. This might be the cheapest set but it is a cool one, with two BrickHeadz figures for Wicked's main characters. BrickHeadz is basically Lego's version of Funko Pop!, except because it's Lego you can customise them however you want. These ones come with some neat printed pieces and accessories for both characters. More Trending Although they're already available to pre-order on the Lego website, the sets won't be released until September 1. The actual movie, entitled Wicked: For Good, will launch in theatres on November 21. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: Lego Batman is returning to Arkham Asylum in a massive new set with 16 minifigures MORE: Lego Game Boy is so accurate even the advert is the same MORE: Build a trip to the Italian Riviera with Lego and their latest set for adults
Time Out
3 days ago
- Time Out
All aboard: Catch these SG60-themed train cabins and buses before they're gone
Noticed that some MRT cabins or buses look a little different lately? That's because they've been decked out in special SG60-themed designs featuring iconic Singapore landmarks. To mark the country's 60th birthday, the Land Transport Authority has teamed up with the National Day Parade 2025 Executive Committee, SBS Transit and SMRT to transform selected parts of our public transport system into moving tributes to Singapore. But not every train or bus gets this SG60 makeover, so keep your eyes peeled for these limited-edition rides. The decor sticks to the familiar red and white colour palette of the Singapore flag, with adorable illustrations of national icons like Marina Bay Sands, the Singapore Flyer, the Merlion and more. The train floors also mimic lush green fields dotted with colourful flowers, a nod to Singapore's "City in a Garden" vision. You'll spot these SG60-themed designs on selected MRT trains across all lines, and on bus services 43, 97, 117, 157, and 960. A handful of MRT stations, including Ang Mo Kio, Bedok, Bukit Panjang, Dhoby Ghaut, Marine Parade, Punggol, Serangoon, and Woodlands, have also joined in the festivities, sporting similar SG60-themed decor and large wall murals that make great backdrops for snapping a few patriotic selfies. These decorations will be available from now till August 31, 2025. In the meantime, look out for the other SG60 decorations happening around Singapore, including the huge Lego mural at National Museum Singapore and .
