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Lumibricks Midnight Haunted Mansion – A Hauntingly Good Build Get yours here! I've built and reviewed quite a few Lumibricks models now, and one thing I've come to appreciate about the company is its willingness to explore different themes and architectural styles. The Midnight Haunted Mansion L9092 is another example of that creativity, taking us away from more traditional modular buildings and into something altogether darker. And I have to say, this is quite a substantial model. With its imposing gothic architecture, deep red and black colour scheme, integrated lighting and numerous hidden features, the Midnight Haunted Mansion certainly makes an impression. It's a building that immediately catches your attention, and the closer you look, the more there is to discover. Halloween is a theme that lends itself particularly well to brick building. There are so many opportunities for unusual architecture, clever techniques and unexpected little details, and Lumibr...

Fanbrick Urban Nightlife Tattoo Shop Review – An Imperfect Model, but a Refreshingly Different Idea Manufacturer: Fanbrick Designer: TyrolMocs Collection: Urban Nightlife Series Model: Tattoo Shop Piece Count: 692 Overall Score: 6.5/10 Get yours here Having recently reviewed the Boutique Shop from Fanbrick's Urban Nightlife series, I was interested to see how the Tattoo Shop would compare. Both models come from designer TyrolMocs and explore a slightly different approach to the traditional building block city. Rather than beautiful architecture, pristine streets and colourful shopfronts, the Urban Nightlife collection focuses on the grittier, less glamorous side of urban life. I really like the concept. Not every building in a city needs to be attractive, and there's certainly room for models that represent the sorts of businesses and environments we don't typically see in building block collections. My experience with the Boutique Shop was somewhat mixed, parti...

Pantasy Italian Street Corner 85062 – A Colourful Corner With Some Clever Surprises Manufacturer: Pantasy Set Number: 85062 Piece Count: Approximately 2,900 RRP: $160 USD Overall Rating: 7.5/10 Get yours here! I've built and reviewed quite a few Pantasy sets now, particularly from their architectural and modular ranges, and it's always interesting to see what direction they take with each new release. The Italian Street Corner (85062) is a complete corner modular featuring a pizza restaurant, an ice cream parlour and a rather interesting central staircase connecting the buildings. What immediately caught my attention was the colour scheme. Pantasy often favours rich, darker colours in its modular buildings, particularly deep reds and greens. This time they've gone for something quite different, with a selection of lighter pastel shades. I really like the change. Another interesting point is that this model has no lighting or mechanical features. For ...