COGO#3416 - RACERS

Set consits of 170 pieces and comes with two mini-figures. Fun build with some interesting detail, the scale is however a bit off. Great source of parts and not bad value at ZAR 0.58 per brick.

LEGO® #10251 - CREATOR - MODULAR BANK

According to shop.lego.com, the set is due for release in January 2016 and extends the range of modular buildings. According to the website 'the set consists of 2380 pieces, features a wealth of unsurpassed details, unique elements, functions and surprises. Includes 5 minifigures. 

Can't wait to get our hands on this set and will be placing a pre-order on our next visit to Durban!

REMOVING LABELS FROM PLASTIC

The trays we opted to use had a large lable stuck on the bottom and removal proved to be problematic. We tried every possible "house-hold remidy" until someone said to us; "Simply spray the label with Q20 and let it stand for half an hour"

They were right, Simple! The label peals away easily leaving no glue residue behind. Wipe clean and your good to go.

Many of the compatible brick sets out there have detail printed directly on the bricks and can be an irritation when you are only buying the set for pieces. Apply a little "Brasso" to paper towel and rub lightly.

REVAMP

Once again an extended abscence of any posts! Unfortunatley what started out as a tidy up of the "man cave" turned into a complete revamp which was hampered by a lack of time to complete all the projects. Anyway a month later we are again in a position to resume building and posting on the blog.

 Repaint, blinds, new tables, shelves and storage units...

Trays are handy for storage/sorting and stack into each other when not in the units.