Welcome to Episode 5 of Extra Pieces!

We're now officially in the second half of 2021, which means plenty of shiny new 2HY sets and launches to discuss!

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0:30- 18:35 News roundup:

LEGO getting into the comic book game? A partnership with Skybound (of The Walking Dead and Invincible fame) has been announced, with new comic books coming in 2022

https://ramblingbrick.com/2021/06/04/skybound-entertainment-partners-with-ameet-publishing-in-new-lego-comic-book-deal/)

LEGO getting into the convention game? LEGO CON, a new livestreamed event has been announced for 26 June 2021! https://jaysbrickblog.com/news/introducing-lego-con-2021-livestream-event/)

The 2HY calendar gives us a glimpse of new Star Wars, Advent Calendars and Stuntz sets: https://jaysbrickblog.com/news/lego-2hy-2021-catalogue-reveals-marvel-and-the-mandalorian-advent-calendars-new-technic-and-more/)

18:35 onwards Recent Set Reviews:

40516 Everyone is Awesome https://ramblingbrick.com/2021/05/20/40516-everyone-is-awesome-hands-on-review/) https://jaysbrickblog.com/reviews/review-lego-40516-everyone-is-awesome-pride-month/)

31203 World Map https://jaysbrickblog.com/reviews/review-lego-31203-world-map-art-part-1/)

76393 Harry Potter and Hermione Granger https://jaysbrickblog.com/reviews/review-lego-76393-harry-potter-hermione-granger-buildable-minifigures/)

60301 Wildlife Rescue Off-Roader & 60302 Wildlife Rescue Operation https://ramblingbrick.com/2021/05/31/things-are-getting-wild-in-lego-city-hands-on-with-60301-60302/)

76198: Spider-Man and Doctor Octopus Mech Battle https://ramblingbrick.com/2021/06/06/are-lego-marvel-mechs-the-new-mixels-76198-spider-man-and-doctor-octopus-mech-battlehands-on-review/)

Some sets reviewed on this podcast were provided by the LEGO Group for review purposes. All opinions are our own.