The Dyslexic Geak

The Dyslexic Geak

Hello and welcome to my Lego Channel. I am a huge AFOL (Adult Fan of Lego) and have been collecting and building sets for nearly a decade after rediscovering Lego in my late 20's. I collect and build just about anything that looks interesting but mainly collect Harry Potter, Ideas/Icons, Creator Expert and Star Wars, but generally only the Original Trilogy themed sets

As someone who is severally Dyslexic, I find the process of following Lego instructions very helpful as it really helps focus my brain for long periods of time but even as an adult, most sets take me quite a long time as I have to concentrate, otherwise I make frustrating mistakes.

My content will mainly focus on Lego news, previews and reviews. When it comes to reviews, these will be my honest thoughts and opinions as the Lego sets will be brought more often than not with my own hard earned money.

LEGO June 2024 GWP/Promo Sets

LEGO June 2024 GWP/Promo Sets

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  • @tommystirland6715
    @tommystirland6715Күн бұрын

    I want that Darth Vader and Jar Jar minifigs. Not sure I’m going to spend $170 to get them though. Falcon does look cool but I don’t really collect Star Wars

  • @TheDyslexicGeak
    @TheDyslexicGeak20 сағат бұрын

    Yeah those two are certainly great looking minifigures. It certainly is expensive but not as bad as I feared it would be

  • @Ultra_bricks
    @Ultra_bricksКүн бұрын

    I quite like these sets. More so the falcon. Not day ones for me unless there’s a good gwp. Will be getting them at some point though

  • @TheDyslexicGeak
    @TheDyslexicGeakКүн бұрын

    I definitely would like the Falcon, the other set I’m in no rush for

  • @johnnythunder1269
    @johnnythunder1269Күн бұрын

    I am! I want the dark millennium falcon! Today is my birthday! 🥳

  • @TheDyslexicGeak
    @TheDyslexicGeakКүн бұрын

    Ahh happy birthday, hope you have a good one🙂

  • @johnnythunder1269
    @johnnythunder1269Күн бұрын

    @@TheDyslexicGeakthank you my friend! 🙂

  • @TheDyslexicGeak
    @TheDyslexicGeakКүн бұрын

    Are you excited for either of these two Lego Star Wars sets?

  • @kathrynliddy1558
    @kathrynliddy15582 күн бұрын

    Love it !

  • @TheDyslexicGeak
    @TheDyslexicGeakКүн бұрын

    It certainly is a great Lego set🙂

  • @rafaeltokusatsu9600
    @rafaeltokusatsu96002 күн бұрын

    Rafael from Brazil hello my friend I really liked your video what I liked most about this set talking about is the driver the minifigure of the truck driver he is very stylish

  • @TheDyslexicGeak
    @TheDyslexicGeak2 күн бұрын

    Hello again, glad you liked the video🙂Yeah he’s a really cool looking figure, very much looks like a truck driver, especially with the beard😂

  • @Ultra_bricks
    @Ultra_bricks2 күн бұрын

    Cool looking set. Glad they printed the side panels

  • @TheDyslexicGeak
    @TheDyslexicGeak2 күн бұрын

    Have to say they are two of the nicest prints Lego have done for a while, really nice colours used🙂

  • @GholaMuadDib
    @GholaMuadDib2 күн бұрын

    What a great set. Question is, does the trailer fit on the Optimus Prime truck? Asking for a friend.

  • @TheDyslexicGeak
    @TheDyslexicGeak2 күн бұрын

    Haha now that would be amazing but sadly the trailer is a little out of scale but I’m going to try it anyway😂

  • @AMAZINGANIMALNETWORK
    @AMAZINGANIMALNETWORK2 күн бұрын

    Looks fab 👌

  • @TheDyslexicGeak
    @TheDyslexicGeak2 күн бұрын

    Yeah it really is a eye catching set and huge🙂

  • @Moonraker_6
    @Moonraker_62 күн бұрын

    Great set. It wasn’t high on my priority list, but Lego cut some kind of deal with Costco here in the states where it was available for $75 day one at Costco. Too good of a deal to pass up. I’m currently building this truck with my son.

  • @Moonraker_6
    @Moonraker_62 күн бұрын

    Also, more on the Costco connection: Both of the workers look like Costco employees just without specific Costco logos. And Costco is known for their $2 hotdog and soda combo in their food courts…which just so happens to match the sandwich board sign advert in this set. Coincidence? I think not! LOL.

  • @TheDyslexicGeak
    @TheDyslexicGeak2 күн бұрын

    Oh nice, that’s an absolute steel at that price, even at RRP it’s good value but $75 is outstanding. I hope you and your son enjoy the set, it’s certainly designed to be played with and is quite solid🙂

  • @TheDyslexicGeak
    @TheDyslexicGeak2 күн бұрын

    @@Moonraker_6 haha interesting theory, could be something into that😂

  • @MarkBuildsLego
    @MarkBuildsLego2 күн бұрын

    great looking LEGO Delivery truck

  • @TheDyslexicGeak
    @TheDyslexicGeak2 күн бұрын

    It’s a really good set, certainly well worth the money, I was nicely surprised by it🙂

  • @jamiesworld1690
    @jamiesworld16902 күн бұрын

    Awesome were I get this as my local lego store sold out

  • @TheDyslexicGeak
    @TheDyslexicGeak2 күн бұрын

    Yeah I think it’s on back order until July. Don’t know if you in the UK or not but Smyths also sell it🙂

  • @moonshoes11
    @moonshoes112 күн бұрын

    If you’re in the U.S., Costco has them for $75. ✌️

  • @TheDyslexicGeak
    @TheDyslexicGeakКүн бұрын

    @@moonshoes11 thats such a good price, wish Costco in the UK were as generous🙂

  • @TheDyslexicGeak
    @TheDyslexicGeak2 күн бұрын

    Have you bought this fantastic Lego set yet??

  • @moonshoes11
    @moonshoes112 күн бұрын

    Yes, but I have not built it yet. I have several sets in queue to build, and not in a hurry. I will get to it sometime in the future.

  • @TheDyslexicGeak
    @TheDyslexicGeakКүн бұрын

    @@moonshoes11 ahh cool, your in for a treat when you do build it, very nice attention to detail from Lego on this set🙂

  • @michaeltilford1932
    @michaeltilford19322 күн бұрын

    😮 will need to buy this set 👍👍

  • @TheDyslexicGeak
    @TheDyslexicGeak2 күн бұрын

    Haha it’s well worth it

  • @moonshoes11
    @moonshoes112 күн бұрын

    Costco has them for $25 off retail, down to $75 from $100.

  • @danh3279
    @danh32793 күн бұрын

    This looks really good. How long would you guess the full street took to build altogether?

  • @TheDyslexicGeak
    @TheDyslexicGeak3 күн бұрын

    Thank you, considering a modular takes me a good few weeks to build a good few months🙂This is an old video, you should check out my latest Lego room tour video where I show my current Lego city🙂

  • @maxdrinkwater
    @maxdrinkwater3 күн бұрын

    I don’t have a Lego store near me so I’ve had to do the double points online and my tuxedo cat is on back order won’t get that until October

  • @TheDyslexicGeak
    @TheDyslexicGeak3 күн бұрын

    Oh really, surely you will get it before October, that’s one long delay

  • @maxdrinkwater
    @maxdrinkwater3 күн бұрын

    @@TheDyslexicGeak on the back order it said it will ship by the 10/7/24

  • @TheDyslexicGeak
    @TheDyslexicGeak2 күн бұрын

    @@maxdrinkwater That really is a long delay, one of the longest i have heard, hopefully it wont take that long🤞

  • @maxdrinkwater
    @maxdrinkwater2 күн бұрын

    @@TheDyslexicGeak popular set I guess Hopfully it does come earlier as I can’t wait to have it on display for my 4 cats to knock down

  • @TheDyslexicGeak
    @TheDyslexicGeak2 күн бұрын

    @@maxdrinkwater haha, your cats will be very confused😂

  • @cinematographytrev
    @cinematographytrev4 күн бұрын

    You got some fantastic deals, hope your keeping well.

  • @TheDyslexicGeak
    @TheDyslexicGeak3 күн бұрын

    Thank you. Yes I’m keeping very well thx, hope you are too🙂

  • @t.a.m678
    @t.a.m6784 күн бұрын

    Smyths have everything they ever have on sale 25% off most sets within a few months. Best place to get new Lego at discounted prices.

  • @TheDyslexicGeak
    @TheDyslexicGeak4 күн бұрын

    Smyths I find are difficult when it comes to sales, they do them now and again but not to the same extent they did many years ago, I used to get some fantastic savings but not so much lately

  • @shebo3693
    @shebo36934 күн бұрын

    I picked up the motorized lighthouse during the 2x points 😁 ,, its never on sale here in the US !

  • @pandalionful
    @pandalionful4 күн бұрын

    Ahh I was there today! 😁 I didn't get any of the double insider points as I was waiting until the 21st to get the new Jules Verne GWP. It's so cool! I also just ordered my first Monkie Kid set, Lantern City! It looks really fun. Today in store I picked up the red bus :)

  • @TheDyslexicGeak
    @TheDyslexicGeak4 күн бұрын

    Ahh nice, I’m starting to collect Monkie Kid sets too, they look quite fantastic and very unique, just a pain Lego stores don’t tend to carry them. I hope you enjoy the City of Lantern set🙂

  • @caronmills8983
    @caronmills89834 күн бұрын

    I finished building the D&D set and the dragon is amazing. It has eye printing on the tile and I thought people complained that there wasn't any eyes. I love the cat and want to get that one too. Happy building.

  • @TheDyslexicGeak
    @TheDyslexicGeak4 күн бұрын

    Ahh I’m half way through the build, it’s so much fun I’m trying to drag it out as I don’t want it to end😂The dragon looks fantastic from what I have seen, easily could have been it’s own set

  • @simonmoss101
    @simonmoss1014 күн бұрын

    I’m glad the threshold is lower for this promo.

  • @TheDyslexicGeak
    @TheDyslexicGeak4 күн бұрын

    Yeah I really hope Lego stop with the £200+ minimum spends, this feels just about right🙂

  • @simonmoss101
    @simonmoss1014 күн бұрын

    I really like the Bowser too but space is an issue and have to make sacrifices. The discount and vouchers were used to the full there 👍. I ordered the Darth Maul ship yesterday actually as part of an order to get the Jules Verne promo.

  • @TheDyslexicGeak
    @TheDyslexicGeak4 күн бұрын

    Yeah I’m very happy with the price. I’ve long regretted not buying it when it got heavily reduced shortly after it came out but my patience has paid off🙂glad you got the Jules Verne promo, very nice gwp

  • @GholaMuadDib
    @GholaMuadDib5 күн бұрын

    Love that Cat. Can't wait to see it made. I didn't get any Lego for double points. I went to check out a new model shop. My other building hobby next to Lego. I got a new Immortal Justice Gundam kit, along with a UH-1C Huey Helicopter. However, that following Sunday, I stopped a Target and they had the Ambush on Mandalore. I bought two. I love the Republic Commando book series. Imperial Commando is the last book in the series. So I needed four Imperial Commandos, to make my fire team. I also got a Darth Vader Helmet Collection.

  • @TheDyslexicGeak
    @TheDyslexicGeak4 күн бұрын

    Oh cool, I need to get that Vader helmet at some point. I used to collect Warhammer but just don’t have the time anymore, not to mention it’s insanely expensive and Lego is bad enough😂

  • @Matrixer1978
    @Matrixer19785 күн бұрын

    I passed for the double insider points because I wanted the Jules Verne GWP. Choices in life. So today I’ve bought the Alpine Ski Lodge and the Friends botanical garden. And during checkout I discovered a second GWP was added with the Trophy Award (Because I bought something from Friends I read later). Happy with 2 GWPs in one order 😊 Also congrats with your amazing purchases!

  • @TheDyslexicGeak
    @TheDyslexicGeak4 күн бұрын

    Oh nice haul you got there, the Alpine Lodge is a great set. Glad you managed to get both promos🙂

  • @Badgers_9
    @Badgers_95 күн бұрын

    Glad you got a decent deal on bowser. He is amazing.

  • @TheDyslexicGeak
    @TheDyslexicGeak5 күн бұрын

    I’ve been patiently waiting for a good deal on it and it’s certainly paid off, it’s a great set🙂

  • @darrencottrell5541
    @darrencottrell55415 күн бұрын

    Is that the MK store?

  • @TheDyslexicGeak
    @TheDyslexicGeak5 күн бұрын

    Yes it is🙂

  • @darrencottrell5541
    @darrencottrell55415 күн бұрын

    @@TheDyslexicGeak I live in Mk, guessing you are local too. 🙂 Small world.

  • @TheDyslexicGeak
    @TheDyslexicGeak4 күн бұрын

    @@darrencottrell5541 haha certainly is, MK is my nearest store but still a good 50 minute drive🙂

  • @rocketiain84
    @rocketiain845 күн бұрын

    Very also have some alright lego deals on atm you can pick up the 3 in 1 pirate ship for 55 quid inc delivery if your a first time sign up as it gives you the 43% sale price and an extra 20% of for new customers !!! 🥳🥳🥳

  • @TheDyslexicGeak
    @TheDyslexicGeak5 күн бұрын

    Oh I keep forgetting about very, I will certainly be looking to get that pirate ship, good shout👍

  • @rogerhalt3991
    @rogerhalt39915 күн бұрын

    The cantina set is a beast

  • @TheDyslexicGeak
    @TheDyslexicGeak5 күн бұрын

    Yeah it’s rather sprawling, I need to bigger Lego room to display it😂

  • @brickeezy
    @brickeezy5 күн бұрын

    I went on a shopping spree for double insiders points this past weekend too (made a video on it!) You picked up on some good ones!! I wish they had the tuxedo cat, but it was on back order 😢 lol nice pick ups!!

  • @TheDyslexicGeak
    @TheDyslexicGeak5 күн бұрын

    Ahh nice one, I will check your video out🙂I didn’t think the cat would be as popular as it has been but it’s certainly had a lot of social media hype that has helped sell it I think

  • @brickeezy
    @brickeezy5 күн бұрын

    @@TheDyslexicGeak thank you! 😊 And yes. The day that I was at the Lego store, the cat was on display and WOW! People would not stop going up to it and taking photos. It was nonstop! 😱

  • @TheDyslexicGeak
    @TheDyslexicGeak4 күн бұрын

    @@brickeezy it’s certainly a set with lots of character🙂

  • @DaveD_223
    @DaveD_2235 күн бұрын

    I missed out on the x2 insider points event because I wanted to save some purchases for the Jules Verne GWP set. I just picked up the Hogwart's Castle Great Hall set today! I can't wait to get started on it. Thanks for taking us on your LEGO store adventure!

  • @TheDyslexicGeak
    @TheDyslexicGeak5 күн бұрын

    To be honest I think the Jules Verne promo is well worth waiting for, it’s rather unique. Glad you got the Great Hall I can’t wait to get it now having seen it, just would like a sale on it😂

  • @Marc76-qt7vp
    @Marc76-qt7vp5 күн бұрын

    Congratulations on your purchases. I suppose these three sets will be interesting to build as there aren't many repetitive features. I got the City Express Passenger Train (60337) in June and will probably buy the City Downtown Tram (60423) on pre-order. I haven't decided on a larger budget to buy bigger sets, though.

  • @TheDyslexicGeak
    @TheDyslexicGeak5 күн бұрын

    Thank you, yes certainly got a variety of sets that’s for sure, looking forward to building the cat🙂ahh that train set is excellent, really good fun but I need more room to probably have it up and running

  • @Ultra_bricks
    @Ultra_bricks5 күн бұрын

    Love the bowser set. It’s very impressive once built. Great price too. I also grabbed the sith infiltrator on double vip for the same reason.

  • @TheDyslexicGeak
    @TheDyslexicGeak5 күн бұрын

    I’m very pleased with Bowser, I’ve been kicking myself for passing up when it was initially released and Zavvi had it down to £120/£130 but this was as good a price I could hope for🙂

  • @Peter-wp4hz
    @Peter-wp4hz5 күн бұрын

    Think I am going to pre order the Imperial Star Destroyer to pick up the gwp - also means not having to part with more money straight away this month, after quite a heavy spend on the double points promotion!

  • @TheDyslexicGeak
    @TheDyslexicGeak5 күн бұрын

    Yeah it’s certainly handy being able to pre-order sets, get promos etc and not have to worry about paying right away🙂

  • @TheDyslexicGeak
    @TheDyslexicGeak5 күн бұрын

    What Lego sets did you buy during the Double Insider point event?

  • @shebo3693
    @shebo36934 күн бұрын

    The motorized lighthouse 😁 , it's never on sale here in the US !

  • @TheDyslexicGeak
    @TheDyslexicGeak4 күн бұрын

    @@shebo3693 ahh it’s a great set well worth the full price. It’s a shame it’s never on sale in the US, in the UK it’s exclusive to one store who often have it on sale

  • @Ultra_bricks
    @Ultra_bricks5 күн бұрын

    I really like this gwp. Went for the a frame. One I’ve never seen discounted by much

  • @TheDyslexicGeak
    @TheDyslexicGeak5 күн бұрын

    Yeah it’s certainly not one to be missed, quite special. Glad you got the A Frame, it’s a rather under rated set

  • @severinemigot4001
    @severinemigot40016 күн бұрын

    Je suis plutôt d'accord avec votre sélection 😊😊 Dans la gamme City, j'aurai ajouté le très réussi set du parc d'attractions de Robot World, qui regorgent de détails et de jouabilité !

  • @TheDyslexicGeak
    @TheDyslexicGeak6 күн бұрын

    ahh oui, très bonne suggestion, c'est un superbe ensemble Lego🙂

  • @maxdrinkwater
    @maxdrinkwater6 күн бұрын

    How long will the boutique hotel be on Sale for

  • @TheDyslexicGeak
    @TheDyslexicGeak6 күн бұрын

    Not sure but John Lewis sales tend to be around 2 weeks or so

  • @maxdrinkwater
    @maxdrinkwater6 күн бұрын

    @@TheDyslexicGeak sound may be picking it up

  • @Badgers_9
    @Badgers_97 күн бұрын

    I had to purchase the Treehouse at that price with the extra 5% voucher. 👍

  • @Badgers_9
    @Badgers_97 күн бұрын

    Also I can’t believe you haven’t made your Boutique Hotel. It’s basically the best modular. Really classy set.

  • @TheDyslexicGeak
    @TheDyslexicGeak6 күн бұрын

    Oh good buy, John Lewis rarely have it on sale so you got for great price🙂

  • @TheDyslexicGeak
    @TheDyslexicGeak6 күн бұрын

    @@Badgers_9 haha I know, not sure why I haven’t build it yet but will do soon🙂

  • @Marc76-qt7vp
    @Marc76-qt7vp7 күн бұрын

    Here I see beautiful sets, but none high enough on my wish list, unfortunately.

  • @TheDyslexicGeak
    @TheDyslexicGeak7 күн бұрын

    Ahh that’s handy, can spend money on other Lego sets🙂

  • @Ultra_bricks
    @Ultra_bricks7 күн бұрын

    I like the treehouse but may skip it. I prefer the more modern style of building tbh. Modular’s I’m not sure on. I might wait a bit. Tempted to get another mos eisely so I don’t feel bad about opening mine 😂 truthfully I might skip this sale as I want to get the next gwp so will be spending out for that soon

  • @TheDyslexicGeak
    @TheDyslexicGeak7 күн бұрын

    Haha another Mos Eisely to keep sealed is a good idea but I barely have room for the box I already have😂

  • @Ultra_bricks
    @Ultra_bricks7 күн бұрын

    @@TheDyslexicGeak haha I know what you mean. Although I have seen that set discounted a lot so I do wonder if it will do well in retirement. It might be hoarded so much it doesn’t really move

  • @TheDyslexicGeak
    @TheDyslexicGeak6 күн бұрын

    @@Ultra_bricks it’s a funny one, I really don’t know but I think it’s the exclusive minifigures that will drive the value of it up

  • @TheDyslexicGeak
    @TheDyslexicGeak7 күн бұрын

    Will you be looking to buy any Lego sets that are currently on sale?

  • @AlmaHilya-tx8yq
    @AlmaHilya-tx8yq7 күн бұрын

    Aku minta Lego nya saya tidak mempunyai Lego

  • @TheDyslexicGeak
    @TheDyslexicGeak7 күн бұрын

    Not sure what you mean?

  • @rebekahwest6099
    @rebekahwest60998 күн бұрын

    Such a shame Lego have got this design very very wrong!!🙁 This is a K2 red telephone box and should have 6 rows of 3 windows down, this has only 5 rows down 😢For this reason I can’t buy it!! 😭 I have a real K2 phone box and it just would not be a replica of it, so gutted! 😭

  • @TheDyslexicGeak
    @TheDyslexicGeak7 күн бұрын

    Ahh interesting, very good attention to detail, I did not know that🙂Despite not being 100% accurate its a great looking set I highly recommend it

  • @rebekahwest6099
    @rebekahwest60997 күн бұрын

    I am a Red Telephone Box facts geek lol! How can I display this in my real telephone box when it’s wrong and doesn’t replicate what it’s sitting in 😢😢 I have emailed Lego to see if there is anyway I can add another row of windows into the design or if they can supply me with extra bits, I don’t know if it would work or not, I am no Lego expert and hope they can give me instructions aswell 😢

  • @TheDyslexicGeak
    @TheDyslexicGeak7 күн бұрын

    @@rebekahwest6099 I’m sure you could probably customise it by adding extra windows etc, there may in fact be a MOC out there that’s done it🙂

  • @MarkBuildsLego
    @MarkBuildsLego8 күн бұрын

    Awesome - you have it built now - Looking good and awesome job on the review

  • @TheDyslexicGeak
    @TheDyslexicGeak7 күн бұрын

    Thank you, its a great UCS set

  • @MonkeyPeeThe1st
    @MonkeyPeeThe1st9 күн бұрын

    High on my wish list! I ended up getting the UCS AT-AT and Razor Crest on May 4th instead but definitely something I want to get. The Razor crest comes in two boxes, about 18 bags each and I would say that building the giant engines (box 2) got a bit repetitive as well but that was a great build overall, a lot of detail in it.

  • @Ultra_bricks
    @Ultra_bricks9 күн бұрын

    Looks great. Looking forward to building mine. I’ve seen others change the angle of the stand which I like the look of more than how Lego has it

  • @TheDyslexicGeak
    @TheDyslexicGeak9 күн бұрын

    Oh I might try that, although it fits nicely on my shelf in the current way🙂

  • @Badgers_9
    @Badgers_911 күн бұрын

    The Piranha plant is easily the best set of the year in this price bracket. £43 at the moment…bargain!

  • @TheDyslexicGeak
    @TheDyslexicGeak11 күн бұрын

    It’s a really nice display set, maybe a little overpriced at full RRP but on sale like it is at the moment, much better🙂

  • @TonyMontanaDS
    @TonyMontanaDS11 күн бұрын

    I ordered the Ominous Isle. Was going to order the train for my western collection but there's a much nicer one coming in series 4.

  • @TheDyslexicGeak
    @TheDyslexicGeak11 күн бұрын

    Ahh cool, yeah that train in series 4 looks fantastic, I believe it’s the same designer who made the General Store in series 1 so should pair nicely together🙂

  • @TonyMontanaDS
    @TonyMontanaDS11 күн бұрын

    @@TheDyslexicGeak Yeah, I bought the general store one and the instructions for his sheriff's office from rebrickable.

  • @TheDyslexicGeak
    @TheDyslexicGeak10 күн бұрын

    @@TonyMontanaDS oh I didn’t realise he had done a sheriff’s office, I will check those instructions out👍

  • @foreverfornever1124
    @foreverfornever112411 күн бұрын

    Kinda sad I'll be missing out on double VIP points as another hobby of mine is launching a big wave of stuff I want this month. Still love that GWP though. Hopefully me missing out, means Lego days/Prime Week next month treats me well haha

  • @TheDyslexicGeak
    @TheDyslexicGeak11 күн бұрын

    Ahh not to worry, there quite likely will be another double Insider promo between now and the Autumn🙂