A TTL video game uses Near Field Communications (NFC) to read and write digital information to a figure. Most of the games that use this technology involve a "portal" or "gamepad" which can read the information on the figure and transfer it into the game; so one second a figure is just collecting dust on your shelf and the next you are running around new worlds with that character in a video game. It can be quite fun if done properly or extremely frustrating when the product doesn't meet expectations. I can't think of another toy brand that would lend itself better to a TTL game than LEGO and with TT Games, the people behind other amazing LEGO video games such as LEGO Harry Potter and LEGO Jurassic World, responsible for bringing these franchises to life there is little need for trepidation. Box and Contents The boxart has many different Adventure Worlds on it, the largest being The Lord of the Rings World on it. LEGO Dimensions has captured my attention. The real and digital worlds of LEGO have been melded seamlessly, offering multiple levels of thoroughly enjoyable play. The Starter Set comes with an excellent LEGO build and, based on the first few levels of gameplay, a compelling story, which make this a must buy game for even casual LEGO video game fans in my opinion. The Toy Pad base has 3 different versions: Xbox 360, Xbox One, and a multiplatform variant PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, and Wii U.

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When a mysterious and powerful vortex suddenly appears in various LEGO worlds, different characters from DC Comics, The Lord of the Rings™ and The LEGO® Movie are swept away. To save their friends, Batman, Gandalf and Wyldstyle bravely jump into the vortex. As they journey to locations beyond their wildest imaginations in search of their friends, they soon realize that Lord Vortech is summoning villains from across different LEGO® worlds to help him gain control. As his power grows, worlds mix, unexpected characters meet and all boundaries are broken. Our heroes must travel through space and time to rescue their friends before the vortexes destroy all of LEGO® humanity. expense squared - the high price of Lego married to the high price of the TTL currency. For those of us who are fans of one but not the other that might affect their view of the game's value.The cinematics are beautifully rendered and could be cut together to make an excellent movie with a few small additions. The dialog is excellent too and will delight both children and adults. For instance, at one point Batman is convinced that Scarecrow of Oz is really The Scarecrow from Gotham who must be using his fear toxin to cause everyone to hallucinate. It is important to note that the Batman you play in the game is not the same Batman from The LEGO Movie and there is even a humorous cinematic early on which proves it.

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I took a look and it's beyond my understanding how someone can spend so much money on this. But to each their own. However, the portal is undoubtedly the star of the build and is the most detailed aspect of the set. While it is relatively simple it's still amazing to see a circular object made with angular LEGO pieces. The entire assembly is fitted to the base using a couple of Technic axles so it is very sturdy. I really like the use of light and dark blue along with the gray as it brightens the model nicely and the trans-light blue claws produce an excellent wormhole effect.The Aquaman Exclusive is available only at Toys-R-Us and is available on Xbox One and PlayStation 4. Where the game really breaks the rules set by other TTL games is the amount of interaction you have with the portal. You sometimes need to transfer your minifigure between the three sections to complete a task or move about the level to access different areas. The electronic portion of the gateway lights up in several different colors to prompt you as required, brilliantly transcending the digital and physical realms. Overall You barely mention the gameplay. How varied are the puzzles that require physically moving the pieces? How early do they become a tedium? How many hours of playtime does the game offer? Is it as short as the other Lego games (a handful of hours)?

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Did I miss it or was there even any mention of the far far greater cost of Dimensions to other TTL games? If not how can it be washed over so easily? As game DLC I see it as a fail, as an investment (which as stupid as that should be, is a real thing, I guess) it's probably not a good idea, and as Polybags its CLEARLY an abysmal value. Secondly, it is well-known that Lego is expensive (but justified due to quality). It is also well-known that TTL games are expensive (but justified because of... hype? I don't know really - there must be a reason beyond collectable figurines anyway). What we have here is either one of two things: A lot of people, and I mean a lot, seem to see these as overpriced because they are looking at them as just Lego sets. They are not, they are part of a game too. If you're not going to play the game, then these sets are not for you. The price includes more than just the physical Lego because that is what the product is. There is no good judging a set while separating the various elements of the product and complaining that it is too much money for just one element of the set. That would be like me buying an Ikea bookshelf, and complaining that it is overpriced because it costs more than one shelf is worth.I am finding the discussion below the article a lot more interesting than the article itself. My own observations: Are TT games amazing or were they pretty good, but becoming tired and repetitive in nature? The LEGO movie game was pretty dire, Star Wars was amazing but two player was clunky in the extreme. A mixed bag with IJ1, PotC and a few others standing out from a lot of mediocrity. The last few have passed myself and my kids by. After building the LEGO portion of the gateway, it attaches to the electronic NFC reader base which fortunately has two 2x2 studded sections on each side to hold it in place. The final product looks even better in person than it does on the box. It has a very organic feel to it and the NFC readers do not look out of place at all. More is Better. Bring up to seven minifigures, vehicles and/or gadgets into the game all at once by dropping them on the LEGO® Toy Pad for the most exciting and action-filled game around.