Lego Hero Factory – Review
They’re amongst us – That was the tag line for the launch of Lego Hero Factory at Legoland Windsor on the weekend. And it’s certainly apt in our house as we have 3 of the Heroes already, Preston Stormer, William Furno and Dunkan Bulk!
Me and the boys headed down to the launch on Saturday and saw the impressive icy meteorite which had supposedly just crash landed. Inside was some special Hero Factory prizes, and Thomas was very happy to find a Bulk figure to come home with.
Even better when we did arrive home after a long car journey, there were two more Heroes ready and waiting for me to review, to say Thomas was thrilled would be an understatement.
Lego Hero Factory is the follow up to the hugely successful Bionicle line, which managed to span an impressive 9 year story line. I know Many of the die hard Bionicle fans are obviously sad to see it come to an end, but it marks the beginning for lots of younger Lego fans. I know Thomas knew of Bionicle but it had gone on so long that you couldn’t just start collecting, it was too far advanced and we didn’t know where to start. So it’s exciting for him to be in on the start of a new franchise, because just as others have grown up with Bionicle it will be the same for the new generation with Lego Hero Factory.
The age range of the Hero Factory toys are 6-16, but I’ve noticed that all of the heroes are rated age 6, but none of the villains are. All of the Villains are bigger and have more spikes and things, so they are all age rated either 8 or 9 years.
We’ve only got some of the Heroes at the minute, so I can’t comment on how suitable the big Villains like Von Nebula and Rotor would be for younger players. However Meltdown and Von Nebula are already on Thomas’ birthday list, so I’ll write a review of the Villains once we get them.
Each of the Heroes are very simple to make, with around only 14 pieces each. They only took me around 5 minutes to build, which is great for me as a mum who has to build them quickly for an excited 5 year old, but maybe not so great for a big Lego fan who enjoys the build more than the actual play.
Once built the figures are sturdy and almost unbreakable. Over 3 days of continuous play by with almost 5 and 3 year olds Stormer has only suffered one broken leg and arm, both of which were quickly clipped back on.
The best feature in my opinion was that each of the heroes weapons were actually one of there arms, which was brilliant as it meant I didn’t have to spend every five minutes putting Stormers gun back on, or Furno’s blades.
I also really like the boxes that the Heroes come in. They are thin plastic tubes with lids, and are great because the figures can fit back into the box afterwards even when fully built. Thomas has devised a game around this by opening the lid and dropping them out onto the floor, like they are being dropped down in a capsule from a helicopter into different missions. Obviously I like it because they can be tided away easily, and if they are kept in the right boxes you always know where to find them.
Lego Hero Factory is in it’s infancy at the moment, and apart from a bike for Furno and a Drop Ship theres only the figures available. I’m hoping that in time we might get a Makuhero City playset (that’s where the Hero’s are made) and some more vehicles and things. The Drop Ship and Bike look a bit advanced for Thomas, so I’m looking forward to possibly some simpler vehicles for the younger set.
Having said that Thomas is more than happy with his Heroes at the moment, and excited about possibly getting the baddies for his Birthday. The Lego Hero Factory has been a massive hit in our house, and if the longevity of Bionicle is anything to go by it’ll be around for a while longer yet!
If you want to go and see the Lego Hero’s available for yourself, and possibly win one to take away. Get yourself on down to the Lego Discovery Centre at the Trafford Centre Manchester on Saturday 21st August between 09:00 and 11:00, and see the Icy Meteorite from Space for yourself!
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Lego Hero Factory Furno Bike (7158) (Amazon) |
 £59.99 
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Lego Hero Factory Furno Bike (Amazon) |
£39.99
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Lego Hero Factory Drop Ship (Amazon) |
£38.99
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Lego Lego Hero Factory - Hero Factory - Fire Lord - 2235 (Amazon) |
£34.95
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Lego Hero Factory Von Nebula (Amazon) |
£33.99
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Lego Hero Factory Corroder (Amazon) |
£28.99
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Lego Hero Factory - Natalie Breez - 7165 + Hero Factory - Dunkan Bulk - 7168 (lego Hero Factory Bundle Pack) (Amazon) |
£27.57
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Lego Hero Factory 7162: Rotor (Amazon) |
£26.99
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Lego Hero Factory Thunder (Amazon) |
£24.99
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Lego Hero Factory Fire Lord (2235) (Amazon) |
£24.99
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Lego Hero Factory Nitroblast (2194) (Amazon) |
£24.95
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Lego Hero Factory 2283: Witch Doctor (Amazon) |
£24.35
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Lego Hero Factory - Black Phantom - 6203 (Amazon) |
£23.51
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Lego Hero Factory - Hero Factory Back-to-school Kit (notebook, Pencil Case & Pen) (Amazon) |
£23.01
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Lego Hero Factory Rotor (7162) (Amazon) |
£22.99
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Lego Hero Factory Preston Stormer (Amazon) |
£22.97
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Lego Hero Factory - Corroder - 7156 7156 (lego Hero Factory) (Amazon) |
£22.49
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Lego Hero Factory 2282: Rocka Xl (Amazon) |
£21.99
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Lego Hero Factory Back-to-school Kit (notebook, Pencil Case & Pen) (lego Hero Factory) (Amazon) |
£21.17
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Lego Hero Factory Back-to-school Kit (notebook, Pencil Case & Pen) (Amazon) |
£21.17
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Lego Hero Factory Black Phantom 6203 (Amazon) |
£20.23
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Lego Hero Factory Jetbug (2193) (Amazon) |
£19.95
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Lego Hero Factory 2235: Fire Lord (Amazon) |
£17.99
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Lego Hero Factory - Nex 3.0 - 2144 (Amazon) |
£17.99
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Lego Hero Factory - Splitface - 6218 (Amazon) |
£17.67
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Lego Hero Factory 2143: Rocka 3.0 (Amazon) |
£16.99
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Lego Hero Factory - Duncan Bulk (7168) (Amazon) |
£16.95
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Lego Hero Factory Drilldozer (2192) (Amazon) |
£15.99
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Lego Hero Factory Meltdown (Amazon) |
£14.99
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Lego Hero Factory William Furno (Amazon) |
£14.98
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Lego Hero Factory 6203: Black Phantom (Amazon) |
£14.89
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Lego Hero Factory - Thornraxx - 6228 (Amazon) |
£13.74
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Lego Hero Factory - Jawblade - 6216 (Amazon) |
£13.74
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Lego Hero Factory - Toxic - 6201 (Amazon) |
£13.74
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Lego - Hero Factory - La Fabbrica Degli Eroi (Amazon) |
£12.90
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Lego Hero Factory 2236: Scorpio (Amazon) |
£12.78
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Lego Hero Factory Natalie Breez (Amazon) |
£10.99
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Lego Hero Factory: Savage Planet & Rise Of Rookies [dvd] [region 1] [us Import] [ntsc] (Amazon) |
£10.23
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Lego Hero Factory Dunkan Bulk (Amazon) |
£9.99
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Lego Hero Factory Mark Surge (Amazon) |
£9.99
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Lego Hero Factory Xplode (Amazon) |
£9.99
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Laminated Maxi Poster Featuring The Mighty Lego Heroes From The Hero Factory, Heroes Vs Fire Villians 61x91.5cm (Amazon) |
£9.99
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Lego Hero Factory 2182: Bulk 3.0 (Amazon) |
£9.99
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Lego Hero Factory Furno 2.0 (2065) (Amazon) |
£9.99
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Lego Hero Factory 6293: Furno (Amazon) |
£9.99
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Lego Hero Factory Xplode 7147 (Amazon) |
£9.99
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Dvd Lego Hero Factory: Aufstieg Der Neuen Helden (Amazon) |
£9.79
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Lego Hero Factory 2232: Raw Jaw (Amazon) |
£9.61
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Lego Hero Factory Thornraxx 6228 (Amazon) |
£9.43
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Lego Hero Factory Jawblade 6216 (Amazon) |
£9.43
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Lego Hero Factory 2144: Nex 3.0 (Amazon) |
£8.99
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Lego Hero Factory 2192 : Drilldozer 3.0 (Amazon) |
£8.90
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Lego Hero Factory 6202: Rocka (Amazon) |
£8.89
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Lego Hero Factory 6218: Split Face (Amazon) |
£8.79
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Lego Hero Factory 6227: Breez (Amazon) |
£8.79
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Lego Hero Factory Heroes In Action (dk Readers) (Amazon) |
£8.66
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Lego Hero Factory Jimi Stringer (Amazon) |
£7.99
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Lego Hero Factory 2145: Stormer 3.0 (Amazon) |
£7.99
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Lego Hero Factory 2183: Stringer 3.0 (Amazon) |
£7.99
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Lego Hero Factory 2231: Waspix (Amazon) |
£6.99
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Lego Hero Factory 6200: Evo (Amazon) |
£6.99
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Lego Hero Factory 6217: Surge (Amazon) |
£6.99
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Lego Hero Factory 6228: Thornraxx (Amazon) |
£6.99
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Lego Hero Factory 6216: Jawblade (Amazon) |
£6.99
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Lego Hero Factory 6201: Toxic Reapa (Amazon) |
£6.99
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Pp32538 Lego Hero Factory 61cm X 91.5cm Maxi Poster (Amazon) |
£6.79
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Lego Hero Factory: Savage Planet [dvd] [region 1] [us Import] [ntsc] (Amazon) |
£6.70
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Lego Hero Factory: Rise Of The Rookies [dvd] (Amazon) |
£6.47
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Lego Hero Factory: Rise Of The Rookies [dvd] [region 1] [us Import] [ntsc] (Amazon) |
£5.92
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Poster Lego - Hero Factory In Size: 61 X 91.5 Cm (Amazon) |
£5.90
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Posters: Lego Poster - Hero Factory, We Build Heroes (36 X 24 Inches) (Amazon) |
£4.99
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Maxi Poster Featuring The Mighty Lego Heroes From The Hero Factory, Heroes Vs Fire Villians 61x91.5cm (Amazon) |
£3.99
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Dk Readers: Lego Hero Factory: Meet The Heroes (Amazon) |
£2.55
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Dk Readers: Lego Hero Factory: Heroes In Action (Amazon) |
£2.55
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Lego Hero Factory Meltdown (7148) (Amazon) |
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Lego Hero Factory - Preston Stormer (7164) (Amazon) |
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Lego Hero Factory - Mark Surge (7169) (Amazon) |
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Lego Hero Factory - William Furno (7167) (Amazon) |
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Lego Hero Factory - Jimi Stringer (7170) (Amazon) |
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Lego Hero Factory Corroder (7156) (Amazon) |
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Lego Hero Factory Xplode (7147) (Amazon) |
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Lego Hero Factory - Natalie Breez (7165) (Amazon) |
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Lego Hero Factory - Dunkan Bulk - 7168 (Amazon) |
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Lego Hero Factory - Drop Ship - 7160 + Bionicle Hero Factory - Preston Stormer - 7164 (Amazon) |
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Gaming Posters: Lego - Hero Factory - 91.5x61cm (Amazon) |
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Hero Factory - Nex 3.0 - 2144 - Lego Lego Hero Factory (Amazon) |
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Lego Hero Factory - Dunkan Bulk - 7168 + Hero Factory - Mark Surge - 7169 (lego Hero Factory Bundle Pack) (Amazon) |
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Lego Hero Factory - Rocka Xl - 2282 2282 (lego Hero Factory) (Amazon) |
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Lego Hero Factory - Mark Surge - 7169 + Hero Factory - Natalie Breez - 7165 (lego Hero Factory Bundle Pack) (Amazon) |
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Lego Hero Factory 2192: Drilldozer (Amazon) |
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Lego Hero Factory - Corroder - 7156 + Hero Factory - Xplode - 7147 (lego Hero Factory Bundle Pack) (Amazon) |
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Lego Hero Factory - Mark Surge - 7169 + Hero Factory - Dunkan Bulk - 7168 (lego Hero Factory Bundle Pack) (Amazon) |
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Lego Hero Factory 2193: Jetbug Figure - Great Kids Gift (Amazon) |
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Lego Hero Factory - Xplode - 7147 + Hero Factory - Dunkan Bulk - 7168 (lego Hero Factory Bundle Pack) (Amazon) |
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Lego Hero Factory - Xplode - 7147 + Hero Factory - Natalie Breez - 7165 7147 (lego Hero Factory) (Amazon) |
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Lego Hero Factory Drilldozer 2192 (Amazon) |
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Lego Hero Factory - Thunder - 7157 + Bionicle Hero Factory - Meltdown - 7148 (Amazon) |
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Lego Hero Factory Nitroblast 2194 (Amazon) |
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Lego Hero Factory Jetbug 2193 (Amazon) |
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Lego Hero Factory - Drop Ship - 7160 + Bionicle Hero Factory - Mark Surge - 7169 (Amazon) |
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Lego Hero Factory Drop Ship (7160) (Amazon) |
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Lego Hero Factory Furno Bike 7158 (Amazon) |
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Lego Hero Factory - Corroder - 7156 + Hero Factory - Dunkan Bulk - 7168 7156 (lego Hero Factory) (Amazon) |
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Lego Hero Factory - Natalie Breez - 7165 + Hero Factory - Mark Surge - 7169 (lego Hero Factory Bundle Pack) (Amazon) |
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Lego Hero Factory - Corroder - 7156 + Hero Factory - Natalie Breez - 7165 7156 (lego Hero Factory) (Amazon) |
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Lego Hero Factory - Thunder - 7157 + Bionicle Hero Factory - Rotor - 7162 (Amazon) |
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Lego Hero Factory Witch Doctor 2283 (Tesco Direct) |
 £24.97
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Lego Hero Factory Rocka Xl 2282 (Tesco Direct) |
£21.97
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Lego Hero Factory Scorpion 2236 (Tesco Direct) |
£17.97
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Lego Hero Factory Rotor (Tesco Direct) |
£14.97
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Lego Hero Factory Von Nebula (Tesco Direct) |
£14.97
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Lego Hero Factory Fangz 2233 (Tesco Direct) |
£9.97
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Lego Hero Factory Waspix 2231 (Tesco Direct) |
£9.97
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Lego Hero Factory Raw-jaw 2232 (Tesco Direct) |
£9.97
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Lego Hero Factory Assorted (only One Supplied) (Tesco Direct) |
£7.97
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Lego Hero Factory A - Nex 3.0 (Tesco Direct) |
£7.97
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Lego Hero Factory A - Rocka 3.0 (Tesco Direct) |
£7.97
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Lego Hero Factory Assorted (only One Supplied) (Tesco Direct) |
£7.97
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Lego Hero Factory A - Stormer 3.0 (Tesco Direct) |
£7.97
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Lego Hero Factory B - Furno 3.0 (Tesco Direct) |
£7.97
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Lego Hero Factory B - Stringer 3.0 (Tesco Direct) |
£7.97
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Lego Hero Factory B - Bulk 3.0 (Tesco Direct) |
£7.97
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Lego Hero Factory Rocka Xl (2282) (Toys R Us) |
 £21.99
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Lego Hero Factory Witch Doctor (2283) (Toys R Us) |
£21.99
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Lego Hero Factory Scorpio (2236) (Toys R Us) |
£17.99
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Lego Hero Factory Nitroblast (2194) (Toys R Us) |
£9.99
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Lego Hero Factory Jetbug (2193) (Toys R Us) |
£9.99
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Lego Hero Factory Waspix (2231) (Toys R Us) |
£9.99
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Lego Hero Factory Raw-jaw (2232) (Toys R Us) |
£9.99
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Lego Hero Factory Corroder (7156) (Toys R Us) |
£9.97
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Lego Hero Factory Rocka 3.0 (2143) (Toys R Us) |
£7.99
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Lego Hero Factory Stormer 3.0 (2145) (Toys R Us) |
£7.99
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Lego Hero Factory Bulk 3.0 (2182) (Toys R Us) |
£7.99
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Lego Hero Factory Stringer 3.0 (2183) (Toys R Us) |
£7.99
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Lego Hero Factory Furno 3.0 (2191) (Toys R Us) |
£7.99
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Lego Hero Factory Nex 3.0 (2144) (Toys R Us) |
£7.99
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Lego Hero Factory - Fire Lord 2235 (Hamleys) |
 £18.00
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Lego Hero Factory - Drilldozer 2192 (Hamleys) |
£10.00
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Lego Hero Factory - Jetbug 2193 (Hamleys) |
£10.00
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Lego Hero Factory - Nitroblast 2194 (Hamleys) |
£10.00
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Lego Hero Factory - Stormer 2.0 2063 (Hamleys) |
£8.00
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Lego Hero Factory - Furno 2.0 2065 (Hamleys) |
£8.00
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Lego Hero Factory - Nex 2.0 2068 (Hamleys) |
£8.00
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Lego Hero Factory - Surge 3.0 2141 (Hamleys) |
£8.00
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Lego Hero Factory: Black Phantom (6203) (IWOOT) |
 £15.99
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Lego Hero Factory: Breez (6227) (IWOOT) |
£13.49
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Lego Hero Factory: Furno (6293) (IWOOT) |
£13.49
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Lego Hero Factory: Rocka (6202) (IWOOT) |
£12.99
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Lego Hero Factory: Splitface (6218) (IWOOT) |
£10.99
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Lego Hero Factory: Black Phantom (6203) (Zavvi) |
 £15.99
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Lego Hero Factory: Breez (6227) (Zavvi) |
£13.49
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Lego Hero Factory: Furno (6293) (Zavvi) |
£13.49
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Lego Hero Factory: Rocka (6202) (Zavvi) |
£12.99
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Lego Hero Factory: Splitface (6218) (Zavvi) |
£10.99
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Lego Hero Factory: Rise Rookies (Zavvi) |
£7.95
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Lego Hero Factory Scorpio - 2236 (Asda Direct) |
 £15.97
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Lego Hero Factory: Rise Of The Rookies (Asda Direct) |
£7.00
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Lego Hero Factory Black Phantom (John Lewis) |
 £14.95
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Lego Hero Factory Scorpio (villain) (John Lewis) |
£11.99
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Lego Hero Factory Furno (John Lewis) |
£9.95
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Lego Hero Factory Rocka (John Lewis) |
£9.95
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Lego Hero Factory Evo (John Lewis) |
£6.95
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Lego Hero Factory Jawblade (John Lewis) |
£6.95
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Lego Hero Factory Thornraxx (John Lewis) |
£6.95
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Lego Hero Factory Toxic Reapa (John Lewis) |
£6.95
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Lego Hero Factory Surge (John Lewis) |
£6.95
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Lego Hero Factory Waspix (villain) (John Lewis) |
£5.99
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Lego Hero Factory Bulk 3.0 (John Lewis) |
£4.99
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Lego Hero Factory: 6203 Black Phantom (Play.com) |
 £14.89
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Lego Hero Factory: 2236 Scorpio (Play.com) |
£11.99
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Lego Hero Factory: 6202 Rocka (Play.com) |
£8.89
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Lego Hero Factory: 6293 Furno (Play.com) |
£8.89
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Lego Hero Factory: 6218 Splitface (Play.com) |
£8.79
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Lego Hero Factory: 2068 Nex 2.0 (Play.com) |
£7.19
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Lego Hero Factory: 6201 Toxic Reapa (Play.com) |
£6.99
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Lego Hero Factory: 6216 Jawblade (Play.com) |
£6.79
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Lego Hero Factory: Rise Of The Rookies (Play.com) |
£6.49
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Lego Hero Factory: 6200 Evo (Play.com) |
£6.49
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Lego Hero Factory: 6217 Surge (Play.com) |
£6.39
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Lego Hero Factory 2192 - Drilldozer (FireStar Toys) |
 £9.95
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Lego Hero Factory 2193 - Jetbug (FireStar Toys) |
£9.95
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Lego Hero Factory 2194 - Nitroblast (FireStar Toys) |
£9.95
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Lego - Hero Factory Key Chain (FireStar Toys) |
£8.95
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Lego Hero Factory 2142 - Breez 2.0 (FireStar Toys) |
£6.95
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Lego Hero Factory 2063 - Stormer 2.0 (FireStar Toys) |
£6.95
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Lego Hero Factory 2065 - Furno 2.0 (FireStar Toys) |
£6.95
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Lego Hero Factory 2067 - Evo 2.0 (FireStar Toys) |
£6.95
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Lego Hero Factory 2068 - Nex 2.0 (FireStar Toys) |
£6.95
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Lego Hero Factory:rise Of The Rookies (HMV) |
 £7.49
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Lego Hero Factory: Rise Of The Rookies (ASDA) |
 £7.00
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