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When he's not putting together Lego or board game reviews for us, Mike is Deputy Editor of N-Photo: The Nikon Magazine. Besides offering over 10 years of experience writing both freelance and for some of the biggest specialist publications, Mike is a seasoned Lego builder who has many of the most ambitious Star Wars sets under his belt.

Latest articles by Mike Harris

Lego Star Wars Executor Super Star Destroyer (#75457) review: “Concentrate all spare funds on that Super Star Destroyer!”

By Mike Harris Published 28 September 26

Review Our reviewer explains how the latest Lego Star Wars UCS incarnation of the Super Star Destroyer betters its predecessor, not to mention being the longest Lego set in history.

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Lego DC Arkham Asylum (#76300) lego set on a neutral background

Lego DC Arkham Asylum (#76300) review: "The minifigure lineup is pure insanity"

By Mike Harris Published 24 August 26

Review Our reviewer explains why this might be the definitive Lego Arkham Asylum set, and one of the best Batman kits in the range.

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Lego Star Wars Imperial Star Destroyer (75394)

I’m a Lego collector, and Darth Vader’s Star Destroyer is impressive, most impressive

By Mike Harris Published 22 July 26

Review Lego Star Wars Imperial Star Destroyer (75394) review

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Lego Star Wars UCS Jango Fett’s Firespray-Class Starship (75409) Jango Fett exiting the ship via the ramp with Boba Fett in the foreground

The Lego Star Wars UCS Jango Fett’s Starship is a dream set for brick-building bounty hunters, but it’s definitely not for padawans

By Mike Harris Published 21 May 26

Review Lego Star Wars UCS Jango Fett’s Firespray-Class Starship (75409) review

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Lego Star Wars AT-ST Walker (75417) on a neutral background

Lego Star Wars AT-ST Walker (75417) review: "Its fun build and undeniable OG Trilogy charm shine through"

By Mike Harris Published 11 April 26

Review Lego Star Wars AT-ST Walker (75417) review

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Lego Star Wars The Dark Falcon (75389) 3/4 angle (front) with Minifigures

Lego Star Wars The Dark Falcon (75389) review: "Everything a premium Lego Star Wars playset should be"

By Mike Harris Published 25 March 26

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Lego Privet Drive: Aunt Marge's Visit (76451) 3/4 rear view

Lego Harry Potter Privet Drive: Aunt Marge’s Visit (76451) review: "So detailed and compact, the designers must have used an extension charm"

By Mike Harris Published 8 December 25

Review We weigh in with an expert opinion on whether you should buy the Lego Privet Drive: Aunt Marge's Visit set, with a full breakdown and analysis

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Lego Spider-Man vs. Doc Ock Subway Train Scene (76321) 3/4 view

Lego Spider-Man vs. Doc Ock Subway Train Scene (76321) review: "I can’t remember the last time I had so much fun with such a small Lego set"

By Mike Harris Published 4 December 25

Review Does the Subway Train Scene match its big-screen inspiration?

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Lego Ideas Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (21360) set. Showing forced perspective with Wonkatania boat in the foreground and bridge with Grandpa Joe, Wonka, and Charlie in the background.

Lego Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (21360) review: "This delightful set is a scrumpdidilyumptious tribute"

By Mike Harris Published 21 October 25

Review We taken on Will Wonka's Lego Chocolate Factory in this review, to see if it lives up to the movie's reputation.

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Lego Walt Disney Tribute Camera (43230) with hand holding the multi-plane camera side build

Lego Walt Disney Tribute Camera (43230) review: “The reel deal"

By Mike Harris Published 20 May 25

Review Here's why the large-format camera in celebration of Disney’s 100th anniversary is the reel deal

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Hand holding The Avengers Helicarrier (76295) 3/4 view on a neutral background

Lego The Avengers Helicarrier (76295) review: “Avengers, assemble! Then apply stickers, stickers, and more stickers..."

By Mike Harris Published 25 April 25

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Lego TIE Interceptor, 3/4 view on a neutral background with hand lifting up cockpit hatch

Lego UCS TIE Interceptor (75382) review: "An elegant take on a UCS classic, for a more civilized time"

By Mike Harris Published 11 February 25

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Lego Ghost & Phantom II review: "The best Star Wars playset in years"

By Mike Harris Published 4 March 24

Review We review the Lego Star Wars Ghost & Phantom II – the eagerly awaited refresh of the legendary Rebels-themed playset from 2014.

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The Lego Harry Potter Gringotts Wizarding Bank, the modular bank

Lego Gringotts Bank review: "4.5 points to Gryffindor – ahem – Lego!"

By Mike Harris Published 5 September 23

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A 3/4 photo of the Lego Technic McLaren Formula 1 Race Car

Lego McLaren F1 review: "The pinnacle of motorsport and Lego engineering"

By Mike Harris Published 4 September 23

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Lego UCS X-Wing Starfighter being played with in front of a space background

Lego UCS X-Wing review: “The best-looking X-Wing Lego has ever made is standing by”

By Mike Harris Published 8 August 23

Review There’s something about the Original Trilogy that can’t be replicated on film, but when it comes to the UCS X-Wing Starfighter, Lego may have cracked it.

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The miniatures, dice and cards in Pandemic: Star Wars: The Clone Wars

Star Wars: The Clone Wars Pandemic review - "An easy recommendation"

By Mike Harris Published 16 June 23

Review It turns out Star Wars’ prequel era slots right into the Pandemic System, like a proton torpedo in an exhaust port.

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Man admiring Lego Star Wars: X-Wing Starfighter

New Lego Star Wars sets announced ahead of May 4th: UCS X-Wing and Return of the Jedi dioramas

By Mike Harris Published 6 April 23

News Lego locks S-foils in attack position and reveals that a UCS Red Five is standing by for May 4th, along with the Emperor's Throne Room and Endor Speeder Chase dioramas.

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The castle looks magnificent when closed up

Lego Lion Knights’ Castle review: "Dig out the herald trumpets, because this set deserves much fanfare"

By Mike Harris Published 6 March 23

Review The Lego Lion Knights’ Castle is a love letter to fans who remember the Castle sets of yore and a massive, modern masterpiece

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Lego Sonic the Hedgehog - Green Hill Zone hero image of the full set

Lego Sonic the Hedgehog – Green Hill Zone review: “Lego’s secured all seven Chaos Emeralds”

By Mike Harris Published 8 February 23

Review Lego Sonic the Hedgehog makes it off the starting blocks with a sonic boom

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