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Speed Champions has incorporated an excellent range of modern supercars since the theme was launched in 2015, including such popular sets as 75878 Bugatti Chiron and 75899 LaFerrari. I am hoping that the latest addition to this appealing series, 75892 McLaren Senna, will impress.

This vehicle looks absolutely incredible in reality, although such streamlined bodywork has proven quite difficult to replicate in previous Speed Champions sets. Nevertheless, the theme has gradually continued to improve and I think this model has the potential to match, or even exceed, the high standard of past LEGO supercars!

Minifigures

The driver wears branded McLaren racing overalls and looks great. Its dark bluish grey colour scheme matches the McLaren Senna and I like the orange piping that also corresponds with the car. Moreover, some metallic silver highlights are printed on both sides of the torso and the legs are decorated with a beautiful honeycomb pattern.

However, I think the rear looks even more attractive, featuring the McLaren Senna branding along with an advertisement for Pirelli tyres. The black helmet appears rather plain and some printing would have been welcome but that has been consistently absent from Speed Champions figures. A wrench is also included and can be used to remove the wheel inserts.

The Completed Model

I was immediately impressed by the complex shape of this vehicle when the first images emerged and it looks fantastic when assembled. The entire model measures 15cm in length and its dark bluish grey colour scheme is appealing, especially with the addition of some striking orange highlights which also appear. Admittedly, this shade does not precisely match McLaren's 'victory grey' but I think this is the most suitable available colour.

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The streamlined profile of the McLaren Senna is apparent when viewed from the side, exhibiting the smooth transitions between separate curved slopes and the windscreen. The trans-black windscreen contrasts with the black pieces and looks odd, although that would be difficult to avoid without spoiling the shape. In addition, this image shows the impressive orange wheels. The real McLaren Senna does not include orange wheels but the internal brake discs are very prominent and they are orange.

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However, the orange 1x2 curved slope on the bonnet does seem out of place and I would recommend replacing that with a dark bluish grey element. The remainder of this section looks tremendous though, including a pair of narrow trans-neon orange headlights and numerous air intakes along the front. I am particularly impressed by the construction of the headlights which are represented by axes from NEXO Knights.

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Stickers are applied across the entire model and they look great on the whole, although I was slightly disappointed to find that the windscreen is not printed, instead incorporating a sticker. The trim around the bodywork could also be improved as these black 1x6 tiles appear too wide in relation to the source material. Fortunately, the detailed air intakes beside the doors and the roof scoop on top are both quite realistic.

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The canopy can be removed to seat the driver inside. The interior is relatively plain but does feature a steering wheel and the minifigure looks good. Furthermore, I love the trans-black sections of the doors which are formed using an upside down 4x4 windscreen element. Such unusual construction methods sometimes feel fragile but this example is sturdy.

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Prominent air louvres appear beneath the rear wing and the designer has attempted to replicate those here. This design is not entirely successful in my opinion and the three exhausts, which are an integral feature of the McLaren Senna, are only represented by a sticker here. The enormous rear wing, on the other hand, looks perfect and its angle can be adjusted.

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Moreover, an impressive rear diffuser is situated behind the wheels. The surrounding bodywork would ideally be less substantial but it looks alright when viewed from either side and the orange stickers on the diffuser are attractive. However, the highlight of the rear section is undoubtedly the dual tail lights which are formed using trans-red spearheads. Once again, these parts originate from NEXO Knights.

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Aerodynamics are integral to the design of a successful supercar so the McLaren Senna comes with a small fan for use in a wind tunnel. This can be rotated manually and looks good, featuring an attractive white band around the fan. In addition, the model includes some useful 4x4 round corner tiles and 4x4 plates with a rounded cutout.

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Overall

Earlier models from the Speed Champions range were often criticised for their inaccurate proportions and that is the greatest weakness of 75892 McLaren Senna. Its streamlined bodywork is remarkably accurate but the vehicle appears too long in my opinion, especially when viewed from higher angles. Nevertheless, this set is still thoroughly impressive!

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The intricacy of its construction is unmatched in the Speed Champions theme and the level of detail is extraordinary. Furthermore, the aforementioned issue relating to the proportions of this car is probably unavoidable at minifigure scale, without the introduction of several new pieces. I would therefore have no hesitation in recommending this set, although certain areas for improvement do remain.

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This set was provided for review by The LEGO Group but the review is an expression of my own opinions.

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The new Marvel Super Heroes sets are focused entirely upon Spider-Man and his heroic allies, as one might anticipate given the imminent release of Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. This range does not necessarily take direct inspiration from the upcoming film but a number of Spider-Verse characters are included.

76113 Spider-Man Bike Rescue contains three such minifigures, all of whom are brand new. Moreover, I think Spider-Man's motorcycle looks pretty good in official images, despite the dubious necessity of a spider-themed vehicle, so this should prove to be an appealing set.

Minifigures

A brand new Spider-Man minifigure was created for 6873 Spider-Man's Doc Ock Ambush in 2012 and the same figure has appeared in thirteen subsequent Marvel Super Heroes sets. This updated version is therefore very welcome, featuring a large spider emblem on the torso as well as dual-moulded legs. The decorative spider on the back of the torso has also been improved.

Furthermore, the torso's base colour has been swapped from blue to red which has a remarkable effect upon the minifigure as a whole. Its eyes now include some metallic silver highlights which look fantastic and the webbed pattern on the mask is reasonably intricate, corresponding with the designs on Spider-Man's chest.

Miles Morales is a central character within Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse so this minifigure should prove very popular. It appears almost identical to the previous rendition from 76036 Carnage's SHIELD Sky Attack, featuring an attractive black suit with red highlights and updated muscle definition, but that is not an issue in my opinion as it would be difficult to improve upon the design from 2015.

On that basis, perhaps the set might have included a separate head to depict Miles without his mask. He frequently appears wearing that guise in the comics and an alternative head would distinguish this minifigure from its predecessor. Nevertheless, this is an excellent rendition of the character, despite its familiarity for seasoned Marvel Super Heroes fans.

Both incarnations of Spider-Man come with a selection of web-based accessories, ranging from narrow strands to larger webs. Each component has several attachment points so they are extremely versatile and the new pieces feel consistent with old elements. I am particularly pleased with the web handcuffs that are worn by Carnage in the image below.

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Carnage previously appeared alongside Miles Morales in 76036 Carnage's SHIELD Sky Attack from 2015 but has undergone several changes since then. His elongated tendrils are the most notable such difference and are attached to a neck bracket that was created for the Avengers: Infinity War subtheme, granting them a much greater range of motion than the tendrils on the older minifigure.

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The designs on Carnage's head, torso and legs are equally distinctive. There are fewer black streaks and some orange highlights have been introduced. I think the updated design looks superb, although the minifigure from 2015 captures more detail and its printed arms should have been remained intact. The villainous symbiote also comes with two additional tendrils which can be held in his hands.

The Completed Model

Spider-Man has little need of vehicles in the comics but they are important for play and this motorcycle looks pretty good to me. Its curvaceous bodywork is very sleek and I like the consistent colour scheme of blue and red. The broad wheels are connected using Technic liftarms which feel sturdy, allowing the vehicle to lean sideways during corners.

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A stud shooter is mounted on the motorcycle's left side but this weapon does not launch standard 1x1 round plates. Instead, the set comes with a pair of pearl silver spiders. These were originally designed for the NEXO Knights range but they work perfectly here, loosely resembling the robotic spider drones which Spider-Man occasionally deploys. In fact, the drones appeared prominently in the recent Spider-Man video game.

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The motorcycle is also equipped with a web launcher. I like the twisted web strand but it seems rather fragile and the launcher looks bland without the web, unfortunately. The engine looks splendid though and I like the decorative sticker in front of the handlebars. Moreover, the headlights are mounted on a couple of red 1x2 rounded plates which are relatively rare, only appearing in more expensive sets.

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Spider-Man looks rather small when riding his motorcycle, although I like the minifigure's streamlined posture. The angled rear mudguard looks great, featuring an additional sticker with a webbed pattern and two trans-red lights above the tyre. The white wheel rims are also a lovely detail, complementing the web strands. However, the motorcycle feels very similar to Batman's vehicle from 76053 Gotham City Cycle Chase which is disappointing.

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Power generators and other industrial equipment have appeared in many previous Super Heroes sets but this example stands out, due primarily to its bright colour scheme. I like the printed hazard warning stripes and the trans-light blue displays look marvellous. The damaged access panel on the generator features a triangular symbol and some red and blue wires, perhaps in reference to Spider-Man's attire.
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Pressing a lever towards the back of the model will cause the power cells to explode, as demonstrated below. This function is simple but it works well and I like the metallic silver 1x2 grille slopes underneath the power cells as these only appear in four other sets. The tiny spider webs attached to the generator look good too and will hold the power cells in place before the explosion.

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Overall

76113 Spider-Man Bike Rescue is not among the best Marvel Super Heroes products that LEGO has released but I am quite satisfied with this set. The new Spider-Man minifigure looks magnificent and I like this exclusive version of Miles Morales, despite its similarity to previous figures. Carnage is even more impressive though, featuring articulated tendrils and a suitably menacing facial expression.

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Spider-Man's motorcycle is probably the weakest aspect of the set but it does offer reasonable play value and looks fairly sleek. I would therefore recommend this set, although those who already own 76036 Carnage's SHIELD Sky Attack might wish to focus their attention upon the larger models that contain some exclusive characters.

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We don't have any information on who or what specifically were targeted in this case, whether it was one of the companies we call "third party" that engineer their own products based on Hasbro-owned likenesses, or perhaps a manufacturer outright bootlegging official products like the tremendous numbers of near-identical Masterpiece knockoffs out there. If more such cases are currently ongoing but not yet disclosed, it might mean that Hasbro is no longer so willing to turn a blind eye to how it's IP are being used without permission.

About an hour ago I got into a drunken conversation about who played the best Catwoman (and I swear I didn't even have to initiate this topic). The general consensus was that Michelle Pfeiffer's 1992 performance in Batman Returns was the winner. But that brought up a whole conversation about how there really hasn't been a terrible Catwoman. Julie Newmar, Eartha Kitt, Lee Meriwether, Michelle, and Anna Hathaway each brought their own flavor to the role. (Since Halle Berry was technically a different character I exclude her). But that makes we worried about the future Gotham City Sirens movie since one character can only have so much good luck. For a few years there, we saw a constant flow of Selina merchandise. But in the past few years it has slowed to a trickle. This DST Vinimate is a great addition to my growing collection (I now own six!) and it's especially nice since seeing Catwoman on the shelves lately has been a rare occurrence. Now we just need Poison Ivy and Huntress! Let's check out Selina below!

Source: http://www.shesfantastic.com/2018/08/dc-comics-vinimates-catwoman.html

Post-Apocalypse or “ApocaLEGO” is a LEGO building theme which can see more dull brown and grey creations than the most boilerplate of steampunk. Here’s a glorious exception to the rule by Rat Dude: an imaginative take on the genre which sees enterprising survivors build a moveable dwelling out of transport containers and a truck — like some mobile version of the stacks from Ready Player One. Revelling in its central idea, this model is gloriously detailed, festooned with every likely requirement of the wasteland warrior catered for — solar power, fresh water, air con, a vegetable garden, and even an outhouse for the effective disposal of waste!

This thing is well worth a closer look, and the builder has provided some imagery of various angles. Great attention to detail on the model — just look at all the little touches that have been crammed into it. This layer upon layer of detail has created an engaging model within a building theme that usually leaves me cold. I can’t imagine a better ride in which to tour our dystopian future.

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Re: Leaked Image Of Transformers War for Cybertron Siege Leader Class Optimus Prime Alt Mode (2006556)
Posted by carytheone on January 24th, 2019 @ 10:01am CST

RodimusConvoy13 wrote:

carytheone wrote:

Rainmaker wrote:Just wanted to mention that Pteraxadon's name is awesome.

Also a lot of Pterosaur related toy names lately.

Pteraxadon...Ptero...Pterry...

YES?

So what is it with the trickle feed teases all the time. They clearly have the box, why not drop the full image? Looks like a fun toy though.

They liked the way the Club used to drag out reveals?

I guess some people go for that?

I mean we'll see the full official reveal eventually, I just want it now! And holy hell is it an almost dead ringer for the toy it homages

mentre83 wrote:...although the alt mode is a little "bricky"...

Well this is a G1-ish line

Re: Leaked Image Of Transformers War for Cybertron Siege Leader Class Optimus Prime Alt Mode (2006560)
Posted by Overcracker on January 24th, 2019 @ 10:06am CST

If replicating Cybertron/Galaxy Force Prime/Convoy was their intent, they did an amazing job of that. This looks like what a Voyager version of the original figure could have been like back then. Kudos Hasbro.

I'm very much drawn to this figure.

Interesting enough is that both this guy and Magnus have a very conspicuous gap between the front tire and the rest of the truck. Almost as if a second front tire was meant to occupy that space.

Cybertron Prime has 2 front tires, so it would have made sense for this homage to have them too. Did they get removed due to budget constraints? Engineering issues? Both? Something else?

All in all, its looking very very nice. Can't wait for an actual review, and direct comparison with the original one.

Re: Leaked Image Of Transformers War for Cybertron Siege Leader Class Optimus Prime Alt Mode (2006564)
Posted by Lunatic Prime on January 24th, 2019 @ 10:43am CST

LE0KING wrote:I can't find a complete version of the original under 100 bucks on eBay, so it looks like this is my only option. Good thing it looks pretty awesome.

You just have to wait for a while until you find a good offer. Just save the search for him on eBay and check every notification for new listings. Got mine the same way for about 50 bugs or even less complete and in (very) good condition
But I have to add that I got mine here in Germany and the market/competition/fan base in here is a bit smaller.

Re: Leaked Image Of Transformers War for Cybertron Siege Leader Class Optimus Prime Alt Mode (2006578)
Posted by carytheone on January 24th, 2019 @ 12:17pm CST

So I've been tinkering around with Skytread and a thought occurred to me. What if Transformers aren't forged after all

Joking aside, he's a fun bot and makes me wish they would have done the same for Battletrap. Lots of fun to have the alt modes zipping around my desk then transform them mid movement and slam them together. I'm probably crazy or can't figure it out, but the two alt modes don't have any type of combined mode or clip together in anyway? My searches are coming up empty as well.

Re: Leaked Image Of Transformers War for Cybertron Siege Leader Class Optimus Prime Alt Mode (2006581)
Posted by Cobotron on January 24th, 2019 @ 12:24pm CST

I don't see why Impactor wouldn't be an original new mold. He was the fan vote winner. I'd bet Hasbro will treat him as such. No fan vote winner has been a retool/repaint. (edit: Ok. Except Victorian. )

@Will - I feel you on your views on Cyb Prime. I felt the same with Op Op from PotP. Had they not done the Throne exclusive, I would have probably skipped him. For me Op Op needed no updating or replacing, but I love that he was available for fans who didn't have the original. Same with Cyb Prime.
For me, I've only ever had the Galaxy Force color scheme, and always kind of wanted the classic color scheme also. If nothing else though, this release would be a neat way for me to have my cake and eat it too. Plus it would be a new and different toy.

The American Specialty Toy Retailing Association (ASTRA) will hold its first Certified Master Sales Representative (CMSR) workshop on December 11 in Las Vegas during the annual sales representatives meeting. Participants in the three-hour evening meeting will complete the customer service component of the CMSR program, which will have additional modules that sales representatives can complete online to become fully credentialed.

The CMSR credential is part of ASTRA’s suite of professional credentials, which promote a stronger toy industry to increase knowledge about business, finance, customer relations, promotion, technology, and the importance of play.

The upcoming CMSR workshop will be held at The Mirage in Las Vegas on Dec. 11 from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Visit ASTRA Academy for more information and to register.