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Daily Record
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
How to get £18 Lego Bluey Playground set for under £3 at Argos
Normally, the set is sold for £17.99, but we've found a way for parents to snap it up for under £3 using a trick at the Argos checkout Lego sets are available in a variety of shapes and sizes and cater to a wide range of interests. From Star Wars and Lord of the Rings film-based models to sets designed for younger audiences, there's something for everyone. One such set is inspired by the popular children's TV show Bluey, featuring a Playground set suitable for children aged four and above. Usually retailing at £18, we've discovered a way for parents to grab it for less than £3 using a clever trick at the Argos checkout. Shoppers can simply visit the TopCashback site and create a new account using our unique link to receive £15 back on qualifying orders over £15. This includes the Lego Bluey set, resulting in a saving of £15.22 for shoppers. The Bluey set comprises 104 pieces in total, making it an easily manageable set for younger builders. The set includes both Bluey and Chloe minifigures, along with a Playground diorama for staging them. Designed with vibrant colours, this LEGO set not only offers fun playtime but also provides clear and simple building instructions, reports the Manchester Evening News. Once assembled, the set serves as an excellent display model. Alternatively, the sturdy characters and scenery can withstand active play as playset models. If your little ones are more into Disney films than Bluey, there are other sets that might pique their interest. The Heihei model from Moana 2 is currently reduced to £24.99 on Amazon, while the Stitch set has also been heavily discounted to £42.99. Homewares deal of the week Looking to beat the heat as temperatures continue to rise? Then look no further than Dunelm's White Rechargeable USB Desk Fan that has an almost perfect five star rating for its small, yet mighty, design that means it works "even on the lowest setting." Easy to connect via a USB cable that can be connected to laptops and computers, this desk fan is perfect for those who find themselves working from home on these sweaty, humid summer days. However, it doesn't need to remain plugged-in, as the rechargeable element and compact six-inch design means it can be taken anywhere, even placed on a bedside table overnight on summer nights thanks to its "quiet" operation. It's finished with four speed settings to choose from and an adjustable angle that can help direct the cool breeze where it is needed, unlike other models that can sometimes be stuck in one place. As for Dunelm's own mini desk fan, it has received an impressive 4.8 rating from impressed shoppers who say that, despite its size, it is "surprisingly powerful" and "a literal life-saver" during this kind of weather. One five-star review read: "Fantastic fan, surprisingly powerful, quiet, lasts for quite a long time when charged, very hard to find a decent small rechargeable fan but this is it, will be buying more!" Beat the heat with Dunelm's White Rechargeable USB Desk Fan that costs just £12.50. At Argos, the Bluey LEGO set has received a single review, with the buyer awarding it five stars. "My 4 year old daughter loved this for her first LEGO set. She is a huge Bluey fan," their review states. Meanwhile, on the LEGO site, another glowing five-star review reads: "That was awesome and easy to build." However, another reviewer on the LEGO site gave a less enthusiastic three-star rating, without providing any further explanation for their score. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. With schools returning for a new term just around the corner, parents will no doubt be on the hunt for new uniforms. And both first-time and seasoned mums and dads will know that these can cost a pretty penny. Luckily, there is a way for cost savvy shoppers to get uniform items for a lot cheaper, as little as £1.27 per item. This is once again thanks to TopCashback, which consistently offers a percentage back on every eligible spend throughout the year, along with a free £15 new member sign-up bonus for newcomers. TopCashback's spokesperson Abigail Yearley highlighted: "There's often a long list of things to replace such as outgrown uniforms, broken stationery and worn-out shoes. Fortunately, back-to-school doesn't have to cost a fortune." Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. 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Sydney Morning Herald
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Sydney Morning Herald
Heads up, squirts: Lego Bluey is here – but not everyone is happy
'We knew this launch should be for preschoolers. That's why we took these decisions,' she said. 'We know there are a lot of adult fans out there, but that was a choice made from the beginning.' Unusually for the brand, the Lego Bluey sets, which went on sale on Sunday, June 1, come in two streams: for ages 4 and older, and in the Duplo range for toddlers. And looking at both, you do recognise the 'trifficult' design challenges. Bluey' s main characters – Mum, Dad, Bingo and Bluey – as sketched by creator Joe Brumm and his collaborators at Brisbane's Ludo Studio, mostly consist of a rectangle. Perfect for Lego bricks, you might think, but not at all in proportion to standard Lego 'minifigs', first designed by Jens Nygaard Knudsen and released in 1978. Cardazzo said her team worked hard to arrive at a 'sweet spot'. 'We started to sketch what could be the Bluey DNA direction, and then what would be the opposite extreme, with the Lego DNA. 'But then we tested with the preschoolers and tried to understand what were their expectations. And, definitely, playability is the number-one like for preschoolers. These characters need to be able to move, and to fit into the Lego system.' Hence: no tails (which are instead painted on the back of the figures). Cardazzo said her team of about 15 designers approached the task by watching as many episodes as they could. Key scenes from The Beach, Ice Cream, Keepy Uppy and more were identified, then pitched to BBC Studios. 'What really helps is when the partner that we work with really loves and knows the brand,' the BBC's Tai said. 'Even without us saying, they'd already put tiny little gnomes in there, or Chattermax, those things that fans really pick up on.' Justin Rouillon, co-host of the Bluey's Brisbane podcast, which identifies the real-life locations found in the series, said the Lego collaboration was no surprise, given the show's massive audience. ' Bluey is a huge global brand, it's worth billions,' he said. 'Also, Bluey ties in well with Lego from that imaginative play standpoint.' Loading While generally positive about the sets, he said he was disappointed the house was 'just a facade'. 'It'd be great if you could build the entire Queenslander house that Bluey lives in,' he said. Rouillon's co-host, Lou Bromley, liked the figurines, but agreed Brisbane viewers might be disappointed in the house. 'I think it'd be great if we could have had the verandah or the deck. They've gone for that old-school townhouse style. 'I love that they've got a dunny in there. They nailed the soft yellow of the faded paint. But the steps, the railings, the tin roof?' There is one aspect that Bromley said the brand definitely 'hasn't pulled off'. 'It's a woeful backyard tree, because here in Brisbane, we know that's not what a poinciana [looks like].' Jacen Carpenter, a Longreach-based Lego collector and builder who has created his own interpretations of Bluey 's characters, is concerned that the figurines look too tall. 'The figures might have looked better if the sculpted head fit over the torso slightly, like Ewoks in Lego Star Wars, to give Bluey and her family the squat, cylindrical look of the cartoon,' he said. While Cardazzo said no one from her team had visited Brisbane for the project, Tai said the team at Ludo were closely consulted and supplied drawings to assist the designers. Cardazzo had to keep her work top secret for many months. Her own five-year-old daughter was able to test prototypes, but had to play the 'Quiet Game' about it afterwards. The designer would not be drawn on whether Bluey would be a brand perennial (like, say, Lego Marvel) or a limited-run collector's item. One suspects that it's in the hands of kids – and the wallets of their parents. Loading At the Cannon Hill Kmart at 11am on Sunday, the Lego Bluey pickings were already looking slim. Manly mum Brittany and her two sons, 7 and 3, quickly grabbed the last box of Lego Duplo Bluey's Family House. 'It's such a historic brand, and then collaborating with Bluey, I thought, 'if you don't get in early, you won't get one',' she said.
The Age
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Age
Heads up, squirts: Lego Bluey is here – but not everyone is happy
'We knew this launch should be for preschoolers. That's why we took these decisions,' she said. 'We know there are a lot of adult fans out there, but that was a choice made from the beginning.' Unusually for the brand, the Lego Bluey sets, which went on sale on Sunday, June 1, come in two streams: for ages 4 and older, and in the Duplo range for toddlers. And looking at both, you do recognise the 'trifficult' design challenges. Bluey' s main characters – Mum, Dad, Bingo and Bluey – as sketched by creator Joe Brumm and his collaborators at Brisbane's Ludo Studio, mostly consist of a rectangle. Perfect for Lego bricks, you might think, but not at all in proportion to standard Lego 'minifigs', first designed by Jens Nygaard Knudsen and released in 1978. Cardazzo said her team worked hard to arrive at a 'sweet spot'. 'We started to sketch what could be the Bluey DNA direction, and then what would be the opposite extreme, with the Lego DNA. 'But then we tested with the preschoolers and tried to understand what were their expectations. And, definitely, playability is the number-one like for preschoolers. These characters need to be able to move, and to fit into the Lego system.' Hence: no tails (which are instead painted on the back of the figures). Cardazzo said her team of about 15 designers approached the task by watching as many episodes as they could. Key scenes from The Beach, Ice Cream, Keepy Uppy and more were identified, then pitched to BBC Studios. 'What really helps is when the partner that we work with really loves and knows the brand,' the BBC's Tai said. 'Even without us saying, they'd already put tiny little gnomes in there, or Chattermax, those things that fans really pick up on.' Justin Rouillon, co-host of the Bluey's Brisbane podcast, which identifies the real-life locations found in the series, said the Lego collaboration was no surprise, given the show's massive audience. ' Bluey is a huge global brand, it's worth billions,' he said. 'Also, Bluey ties in well with Lego from that imaginative play standpoint.' Loading While generally positive about the sets, he said he was disappointed the house was 'just a facade'. 'It'd be great if you could build the entire Queenslander house that Bluey lives in,' he said. Rouillon's co-host, Lou Bromley, liked the figurines, but agreed Brisbane viewers might be disappointed in the house. 'I think it'd be great if we could have had the verandah or the deck. They've gone for that old-school townhouse style. 'I love that they've got a dunny in there. They nailed the soft yellow of the faded paint. But the steps, the railings, the tin roof?' There is one aspect that Bromley said the brand definitely 'hasn't pulled off'. 'It's a woeful backyard tree, because here in Brisbane, we know that's not what a poinciana [looks like].' Jacen Carpenter, a Longreach-based Lego collector and builder who has created his own interpretations of Bluey 's characters, is concerned that the figurines look too tall. 'The figures might have looked better if the sculpted head fit over the torso slightly, like Ewoks in Lego Star Wars, to give Bluey and her family the squat, cylindrical look of the cartoon,' he said. While Cardazzo said no one from her team had visited Brisbane for the project, Tai said the team at Ludo were closely consulted and supplied drawings to assist the designers. Cardazzo had to keep her work top secret for many months. Her own five-year-old daughter was able to test prototypes, but had to play the 'Quiet Game' about it afterwards. The designer would not be drawn on whether Bluey would be a brand perennial (like, say, Lego Marvel) or a limited-run collector's item. One suspects that it's in the hands of kids – and the wallets of their parents. Loading At the Cannon Hill Kmart at 11am on Sunday, the Lego Bluey pickings were already looking slim. Manly mum Brittany and her two sons, 7 and 3, quickly grabbed the last box of Lego Duplo Bluey's Family House. 'It's such a historic brand, and then collaborating with Bluey, I thought, 'if you don't get in early, you won't get one',' she said.
