Brick Magnate with Mike Morrison

010 - Lego Razor Crest

Mike Morrison — Sun, 10 Dec 2023 09:00:00 +0000

In this episode of the Brick Magnate podcast, I dive into the review of the Lego Razor Crest set from the popular Star Wars spin-off TV series, The Mandalorian.

Despite initially vowing not to buy the set, I found myself pleasantly surprised by the build experience and the end result. Join me as I share my thoughts on the set and discuss its value for money.

009 - Lego Gringotts Bank

Mike Morrison — Sun, 03 Dec 2023 09:00:00 +0000

In this episode of the Brick Magnate Podcast, I discuss the Lego Gringotts Bank set from the Harry Potter series.

I review the build experience, the end result, and the value for money. I also address the dilemma of displaying the set alongside the Diagon Alley set and why that makes this set a little divisive for me.

008 - Lego Pac-Man Arcade

Mike Morrison — Sun, 26 Nov 2023 09:00:00 +0000

In this episode of the Brick Magnate podcast, I discuss the Lego Pac-Man Arcade set.

I share my excitement when it was announced, talk about the building experience, the interactive elements, and the value for money of this geeky gem.

007 - Back to Bricking

Mike Morrison — Sun, 19 Nov 2023 09:00:00 +0000

In this episode of the Brick Magnate podcast, I discuss my recent hiatus from podcasting and my return to the world of brick building. I recount my experience at the Bricktastic event in Manchester and share my excitement for upcoming LEGO sets.

I also talk about some recent sets I've built, including a special snacky set and my thoughts on retired sets and custom builds.

006 - Lego Football Table

Mike Morrison — Thu, 23 Feb 2023 09:00:00 +0000

In today's episode I give my no holds barred review of the Lego Football Table set - one which proved somewhat divisive amongst Lego enthusiasts on its release.

I delve into why I think it received so much criticism and break down the pros and cons of this set.

005 - Lego Batmobile 1989

Mike Morrison — Thu, 16 Feb 2023 09:00:00 +0000

In this first episode back after a short hiatus, I share my thoughts on my very first retired Lego set purchase - the incredible 1989 Batmobile.

I also look forward to attending my first ever Lego conference... I have no idea what I'm letting myself in for...

004 - Lego Mighty Bowser

Mike Morrison — Fri, 14 Oct 2022 09:00:00 +0000

In this episode I rave about the recently released Mighty Bowser set, and chat a little about the ongoing struggle as a Lego fan to find enough places to display our creations.

Plus I muse about the possibility of starting my own Lego city and discuss which new sets I've recently ordered.

003 - Lego The Office US

Mike Morrison — Fri, 07 Oct 2022 09:00:00 +0000

I finally get my hands on the Lego version of The Office (US) - perhaps the most excited I've been about any Lego set ever!

Tune into this week's episode for my full review as well as a discussion about the strange things that put me off buying certain sets - plus a brief mini-review of the Spider-Man and Venom Lego figures.

002 - Lego Atari 2600

Mike Morrison — Thu, 06 Oct 2022 09:00:00 +0000

In this episode, I review the Lego Atari 2600 - a set I was almost put off buying - and give my thoughts on the build experience and final model.

I also look back at my first ever childhood experience with Lego... it's a real tearjerker!

001 - Lego Hogwarts Express

Mike Morrison — Wed, 05 Oct 2022 09:00:00 +0000

Welcome to the very first episode of the Brick Magnate podcast!

To kick things off, I'm giving my review of the Lego Hogwarts Express set and sharing a little about what got me back into the brick-building game as an "AFOL" (Adult Fan of Lego)