March 22, 2016

Review: 41173 Elvendale School of Dragons



Welcome to Elvendale School of Dragons! Meet the Dragon Trainer, the water elf named Tidus Stormsurfer. Currently, the only student he has is Miku, but he will soon have some more baby dragons to train since the trust has recently restored between Elves and Dragons…

This set was provided by the AFOL Relations & Programs team (AR&P) of The LEGO Group for the purpose of sharing set details with fans.
Opinions provided here solely reflect those of our reviewer. 
Photographs are property of Friends Bricks and are not directed by TLG in any fashion.



Box Front
What a mesmerizing artwork for the background!


Box Back
Images show fun scenes featuring the moveable parts and functions


Box Top

March 17, 2016

2016 Summer LEGO Friends sets

Amusement Park Roller Coaster 41130
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Heartlake Party Shop 41132
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Amusement Park Bumper Cars 41133
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Heartlake Performance School 41134

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March 15, 2016

Review: 41172 The Water Dragon Adventure



Naida is spending some time with her new dragon friend Merina and getting to know her better. They both have the ability to control water, and they feel right at home by the pretty waterfall! Together, they can walk in the woods, fly in the sky or swim in the ocean. They are like two sisters who are best friends!

This set was provided by the AFOL Relations & Programs team (AR&P) of The LEGO Group for the purpose of sharing set details with fans.
Opinions provided here solely reflect those of our reviewer. 
Photographs are property of Friends Bricks and are not directed by TLG in any fashion.



Box Front
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March 13, 2016

Review: 41115 Emma's Creative Workshop



The first release of the Friends theme back in 2012 included Emma’s Fashion Design Studio (3936). Now four years on, Emma’s studio has had a renovation (or should that be re-incarnation) as Emma’s Creative Workshop (41115). Let’s see how it stacks up.

This set was provided by the AFOL Relations & Programs team (AR&P) of The LEGO Group for the purpose of sharing set details with fans.
Opinions provided here solely reflect those of our reviewer. 
Photographs are property of Friends Bricks and are not directed by TLG in any fashion.

The front of the box shows Emma’s Creative Workshop, located in the light and airy loft of a building.



The set box carries the familiar purple flanges on the sides and ribbon wave across the top, indicating that this set belong to the base theme and not a sub-theme. The view out the window suggests the workshop is located in a leafy suburb and not the city.  Maybe the attic in her house? 

The back of the box highlights the playing features, focusing on the sewing machine.



The side of the box reminds us that we should not let the 0 to 3 year olds loose on the LEGO.



Inside the box is an instruction booklet, a sticker sheet and three un-numbered parts bags.  




March 12, 2016

The Secret Market Place Review


Glimpse into the hidden places of Elvendale where you can find a book, 
post a letter by "air mail" or
get your sword sharpened ... and lots more magical elements of LEGO Elves!

We employ Earth, Wind & Fire elements in this lively, unique set introducing 2016 dragons!

This set was provided by the AFOL Relations & Programs team (AR&P) of The LEGO Group for the
purpose of sharing set details with fans.
Opinions provided here solely reflect those of our reviewer.
Photographs are property of Friends Bricks and are not directed by TLG in any fashion.

Box artwork shows us a flying dragon with its sights on a pumpkin in the market


Box back gives us illustration of activity and functions


Box contents: 5 bags, 3 wings, 1 dragon head top in bag, one 8x16 green baseplate, and
1 thick instructions book in its own protective bag with 2 sticker sheets and one sheet of vinyl-type banners

March 10, 2016

Power of Friendship: New Friends Episodes

New LEGO Friends mini-movie/TV episodes are now available exclusively on Netflix!



It was previously announced that four new episodes would be released this year, and two of them have recently come out on Netflix.

The Friends mini-movie episodes have existed since 2012, and they have been broadcast as a TV series called "Friends of Heartlake City" in the US. This year the series got the new name: "Power of Friendship".

March 6, 2016

Fire Dragon's Lava Cave Review


Elvendale has its own fire-breathing dragon and she matches Azari's 'fiery' personality!
Let's go for a ride, explore a cave and learn what dark elements have come to test LEGO Elves.

This set was provided by the AFOL Relations & Programs team (AR&P) of The LEGO Group for the 
purpose of sharing set details with fans.
Opinions provided here solely reflect those of our reviewer. 
Photographs are property of Friends Bricks and are not directed by TLG in any fashion.


Beautiful box graphics show the Queen Dragon - Elandra - on the upper right corner and the baby love dragon in Emily's arms.


Adventure awaits the Elves and their human friend - as depicted on the box back. 
Center bottom shows the evil Elf Witch Ragana.


Contents of the box: 2 instruction booklets, 4 bags, 2 wings, a dragon head, and sticker sheet

March 3, 2016

Review: 41171 Emily Jones & the Baby Wind Dragon



Emily is back in Elvendale, and this time she and her elven friends have the new adventure involving dragons! The baby wind dragon has just been born, and Emily has to teach her to start flying right away!

This set was provided by the AFOL Relations & Programs team (AR&P) of The LEGO Group for the purpose of sharing set details with fans.
Opinions provided here solely reflect those of our reviewer. 
Photographs are property of Friends Bricks and are not directed by TLG in any fashion.



Box Front


Box Back


Box Top


Box Contents: 1 Booklet, 2 Bags

March 2, 2016

The Starlight Inn Review


Welcome to The Starlight Inn, as you are greeted by Sira Copperbranch - the Sky Captain.
Azari and baby fire dragon Spark have stopped by for a visit too!


This set was provided by the AFOL Relations & Programs team (AR&P) of The LEGO Group for the purpose of sharing set details with fans.
Opinions provided here solely reflect those of our reviewer.
Photographs are property of Friends Bricks and are not directed by TLG in any fashion.




The Starlight Inn (41174) contains 343 parts - Year released: 2016


Box contents = 3 parts bags, one 8x16 green baseplate, instructions booklet, and sticker sheet.


Side of the box has an image the new 2016 Elf - Sira Copperbranch - The Sky Captain & Inn Keeper!
Plus, it's fun to see the name of the set in various languages.