Between making this video and releasing it, I actually did manage to sort a Game of Bricks affiliate link. So if I haven't completely put you off light kits, I'd appreciate you using my link to order! 👉 gameofbricks.eu/blockparty #ad
I have around 20 light kits, they do get easier! I’ve ended up getting some extra expansion boards and stringing them all together then routing it into a smart plug. Voice controlled Lego lights!
Also as an addendum, maybe have a look at the light my bricks 2.0 ones. They are £££ but they’re designed so that you fit them as you build the set. Which imagine is far easier!
Congrats on giving light kits a go! They can definitely be very fiddly, and the quality and ease of install definitely varies between the different companies that make the kits - I've used Light My Bricks for mine and they've recently released v2 of their components which use flat cables instead of tiny wires - but the tiny slots can still be really tricky. Also LMB (and maybe others?) now offer wireless connectors between floors so you can still take the modulars apart without having to disconnect everything. Definitely found it easier the more I've done, and seeing the end result definitely makes it worth it in my opinion, plus when one building is lit up it makes you want to see the whole street :)
The end result is amazing, very cool, but I do feel your pain. My first attempt at a light kit was so awful that I was really nervous when it came to doing the second. However it wasn’t as bad, so I guess they do get easier.
I get my light kits from game of bricks too. I love the outcome and they look so cool but it takes me months to build up the courage to do them as it’s a stressful day! They are worth it in the end!
When you’ve completed the Home Alone House, you should put the Santa’s Sleigh on top. That’s what I did with mine, & it’s a perfect fit and looks great 👍 😊
The change is disposition when you turned the lights on and ‘That’s quite cool’ was hilarious and heartwarming at the same time. Sorry for your struggle 😅
I lit my winter village sets this weekend, just the Elf Clubhouse, Alpine Lodge and the Hogsmeade set using Light My Bricks kits. It was my first time doing it and I knew it was going to be fiddly and it took me about 8 hours to do the 3 sets. I refused to thread wires between bricks where it was putting too much pressure on the connections and instead replaced bits some pieces with 1x1 round studs as they have enough of a gap to thread the cable through. I've come to the conclusion that these sets will not be taken apart again as the light kits are just too fragile to keep taking apart and rebuilding. I'm pleased with the outcome though and have a couple more kits that I've been putting off adding to other sets so will do those at some point!
I'm also autistic and I totally felt everything you felt as you were doing this lighting kit. As a result I think I will refrain from buying a lighting kit ....for now 😅
I've just finished my first Game of Bricks kits and I can understand how you felt but some were much easier than others. The elf clubhouse wasnt too bad, the Christmas tree was so quick and easy (although I'm not as much of a fan of the end result), but the holiday main street... I'd give that a miss if you want a stress free install. Also, just as a warning... The trees! Effective but they certainly become a lot more fragile and don't like to be reassembled with little wires running through them.
Blunt nosed tweezers help a lot with the plugging in the little plugs into the little sockets. Funwhole sets come with them in their light kits and they really help.
14:09 this is 100 PERCENT THE REASON WHY I HATE BUILDING THE LEGO BUT LOVE WATCHING PEOPLE BUILD IT 🤣🤣🤣🤣 I also have shovel hands and two left hands. The deloreon I got for Xmas a few years ago almost sent me over the edge.
Light might bricks area a great brand for lights. Their 2.0 versions allow you to build and light up as you go. Only helps if you haven’t built it already!!! I did the home alone house with lights having to take most the house apart. 14 hours later and it does look smart lit up!
I got my son Optimus Prime and got the light kit... attempted it today after being scared... dead easy! I've got him the Home Alone house, big millenium falcon, ecto 1 and the delorean for Xmas... I'm deffo getting the light kits! I'm also colourblind like you and it's a right ballache!
It's so gratifying to see you struggle with light kits just as much as I. I got into Lego late last year and was excited to try out some light kits, so I got the kit for the Tranquil Garden set (10315), and I hated every step of installing it. There was so much cursing when fiddling and struggling with the minuscule cables and connection points. I got it done eventually, but even after seeing the end result, which granted makes it look quite nice, I vowed to never ever do it again as it was not worth the frustration and anger to get to that point. I got into Lego for the relaxing and fun aspect of it after all, and light kits are the opposite of relaxing and fun. Absolutely despise them, hahaha. Shame about the missing bags, but I'm glad you managed to complete the bags you got at least! It does look pretty and festive for the holidays!
I was considering buying a light kit for the LEGO set I got my wife for Christmas until I watched the first 15 minutes of this video. Maybe the results will change my mind again, haha. Edit: Yeah, that looks awesome. My wife is in for a very frustrating project.
The first time I installed lights I also thought it was a nightmare but I can assure you that as you do more it'll become easier, still fiddly but really worth it. All the modulars and Christmas sets I own, and the Orient Express, have lights installed from Game of Bricks. Maybe do the tree next, it's quite an easy one 😊
@@blockpartyukhaving binned sets because I can’t bring myself to fix them when I’ve struggled with some bits and ended up shattering the part built set, I can safely say I’d never have a chance with this.
I got the nightmare before Christmas light set from game of bricks, they do looks good when it’s done but the level of frustration was insane when you’ve got to have the wires go in between the bases plates to the main connector underneath. I’d recommend adding the lights as you build the set.
Hi there! I know the feeling, cause I have large hands too so I don't wanna try lights either. Though people always comment "Will you ever light up your city?" I just don't reply (no reply gives the obvious answer?) As far as holding those tiny wires and connecters, there's a tiny needlenose pliers for electronics that you might be able to buy that should work. It's not tiny, just made for tiny wires, etc. It's more like a tweezer I think. Lights do add to the look of any city, but I just use white Christmas lights where needed....lol. Great video, thanks!
As much as I like the blinking lights here, I don’t like the light kits because most have too high of a nit count for the surface area they are needed in, and the white is typically on the cooler end. Also to note, a non bright LED blue is near impossible due to the need to amplify the LED to produce the color. Get a nice little candle bulb and keep it lit in each building and call it a day.
Feel your pain on the fear of fitting lights! Thank you for the laughs though 14.16 in made me laugh so hard after a day of work amazing!!! Looks cool by the end though! Go you on keeping going! Got to love lego and your chanel!
Loved your video today. I wont be buying light sets. I just loop fairy lights at the back of display. I am 76 and have problems just building lego. You made me laugh out loud. Thank you😂😂
It is worth it, but yes quite frustrating. I did the sesame Street one and use it like a night light for my 7 year old. Took me an hour and half, and basically had to dismantle and then reassemble.
Good job Kev. It looks great. I do think it’s easier to build the light kits as you build the Lego rather than adding when it’s done. But yeah it really fittelly and does takes patience
I have a massive Robot Wars arena M.O.C. and a large TARDIS M.O.C, under construction so I am going to be working on the same 2 builds for a few years yet at least.
Continuing to watch, I do feel for you, i bought the Galaxy Explorer on fantastic discount which was version 1 does look fantastic but quite challenging to build but as mentioned before 2.0 … just a totally different experience. Saying that the Galaxy Explorer totally worth the pain it for 30 from 100 price.
LMB 2.0 just brilliant to follow with build. Having just done the Burrow 2.0 and Mini scale Hogwarts 2.0 both brilliant. Dont be afraid, Best of luck 👍🏼👍🏼 LMB 2.0 totally different experience. Much easier.
This was a painful watch Kev. I added my light kit from Game of Bricks to my Home Alone house yesterday. I actually quite enjoyed the process, but I’ve admittedly got the nimble fingers required. I will say, the step by step instructions from GOB are atrocious. A video or even words would be helpful. Good kits though and a hell of a lot more reasonably priced than Light My Bricks.
iv'e not had any problems i use light my bricks had the old ones .01 there 0.2 is better they use cable as thin as a moniter ribbon cable for a laptop also light my bricks 0.2 has done it so you can add lights as you build
Lots of people found the "bitching and moaning" helpful. It's rare to find an honest review on UA-cam. If you just want fake positivity in every video, you've come to the wrong channel.
I have light & sound kits for the DeLorean Time Machine & BD-1 droid that I’ve not gotten round to retrofitting yet!!😳 I did install the R2D2 sound and light kit and one of the cable plugs came off..game of bricks sent me a replacement eventually..
Between making this video and releasing it, I actually did manage to sort a Game of Bricks affiliate link. So if I haven't completely put you off light kits, I'd appreciate you using my link to order! 👉 gameofbricks.eu/blockparty #ad
Didn’t come up with any discount I’m afraid
@@johnwells8685removed that bit until I can confirm otherwise. Are you in the UK?
@@blockpartyuk I am indeed
You’re not alone I cried the first time I had to add lights. My legos broke the cables broke it was a mess. But it was worth it at the end
Thanks for the laughter! Best realistic Lego video.
I have around 20 light kits, they do get easier! I’ve ended up getting some extra expansion boards and stringing them all together then routing it into a smart plug. Voice controlled Lego lights!
Also as an addendum, maybe have a look at the light my bricks 2.0 ones. They are £££ but they’re designed so that you fit them as you build the set. Which imagine is far easier!
Congrats on giving light kits a go! They can definitely be very fiddly, and the quality and ease of install definitely varies between the different companies that make the kits - I've used Light My Bricks for mine and they've recently released v2 of their components which use flat cables instead of tiny wires - but the tiny slots can still be really tricky. Also LMB (and maybe others?) now offer wireless connectors between floors so you can still take the modulars apart without having to disconnect everything.
Definitely found it easier the more I've done, and seeing the end result definitely makes it worth it in my opinion, plus when one building is lit up it makes you want to see the whole street :)
The end result is amazing, very cool, but I do feel your pain. My first attempt at a light kit was so awful that I was really nervous when it came to doing the second. However it wasn’t as bad, so I guess they do get easier.
I really feel for you, this should be easier!!
I get my light kits from game of bricks too. I love the outcome and they look so cool but it takes me months to build up the courage to do them as it’s a stressful day! They are worth it in the end!
Brilliant video mate I was in stitches watching you breaking the set, keep the light kits coming
When you’ve completed the Home Alone House, you should put the Santa’s Sleigh on top. That’s what I did with mine, & it’s a perfect fit and looks great 👍 😊
Just like your FM saves Kev, we love the struggle!! Looks awesome!
The change is disposition when you turned the lights on and ‘That’s quite cool’ was hilarious and heartwarming at the same time. Sorry for your struggle 😅
How to take something fun and relaxing and make it horribly stressful. Doesn’t help you’re working to a deadline.
I lit my winter village sets this weekend, just the Elf Clubhouse, Alpine Lodge and the Hogsmeade set using Light My Bricks kits. It was my first time doing it and I knew it was going to be fiddly and it took me about 8 hours to do the 3 sets. I refused to thread wires between bricks where it was putting too much pressure on the connections and instead replaced bits some pieces with 1x1 round studs as they have enough of a gap to thread the cable through. I've come to the conclusion that these sets will not be taken apart again as the light kits are just too fragile to keep taking apart and rebuilding. I'm pleased with the outcome though and have a couple more kits that I've been putting off adding to other sets so will do those at some point!
The end result is beautiful, was it worth it is the question
I'm also autistic and I totally felt everything you felt as you were doing this lighting kit. As a result I think I will refrain from buying a lighting kit ....for now 😅
definitely worth it
I've just finished my first Game of Bricks kits and I can understand how you felt but some were much easier than others.
The elf clubhouse wasnt too bad, the Christmas tree was so quick and easy (although I'm not as much of a fan of the end result), but the holiday main street... I'd give that a miss if you want a stress free install.
Also, just as a warning... The trees! Effective but they certainly become a lot more fragile and don't like to be reassembled with little wires running through them.
Blunt nosed tweezers help a lot with the plugging in the little plugs into the little sockets. Funwhole sets come with them in their light kits and they really help.
Apologies for laughing a little too loud through certain parts of the video. Very entertaining!
14:09 this is 100 PERCENT THE REASON WHY I HATE BUILDING THE LEGO BUT LOVE WATCHING PEOPLE BUILD IT 🤣🤣🤣🤣
I also have shovel hands and two left hands. The deloreon I got for Xmas a few years ago almost sent me over the edge.
Light might bricks area a great brand for lights. Their 2.0 versions allow you to build and light up as you go. Only helps if you haven’t built it already!!! I did the home alone house with lights having to take most the house apart. 14 hours later and it does look smart lit up!
I got my son Optimus Prime and got the light kit... attempted it today after being scared... dead easy! I've got him the Home Alone house, big millenium falcon, ecto 1 and the delorean for Xmas... I'm deffo getting the light kits! I'm also colourblind like you and it's a right ballache!
It's so gratifying to see you struggle with light kits just as much as I. I got into Lego late last year and was excited to try out some light kits, so I got the kit for the Tranquil Garden set (10315), and I hated every step of installing it. There was so much cursing when fiddling and struggling with the minuscule cables and connection points. I got it done eventually, but even after seeing the end result, which granted makes it look quite nice, I vowed to never ever do it again as it was not worth the frustration and anger to get to that point. I got into Lego for the relaxing and fun aspect of it after all, and light kits are the opposite of relaxing and fun. Absolutely despise them, hahaha. Shame about the missing bags, but I'm glad you managed to complete the bags you got at least! It does look pretty and festive for the holidays!
I never laughed so much 😂😂😂 as I have also spent a lot on light kits during Black Friday and I have not put one in yet 😂 wish me luck !
I was considering buying a light kit for the LEGO set I got my wife for Christmas until I watched the first 15 minutes of this video. Maybe the results will change my mind again, haha.
Edit: Yeah, that looks awesome. My wife is in for a very frustrating project.
Have fun!
The first time I installed lights I also thought it was a nightmare but I can assure you that as you do more it'll become easier, still fiddly but really worth it. All the modulars and Christmas sets I own, and the Orient Express, have lights installed from Game of Bricks. Maybe do the tree next, it's quite an easy one 😊
Just want to say, well done mate 😊
I'm so glad you've posted this, I was thinking about getting some light sets but I don't have the dexterity or patience for that
Yeah, it wasn’t super fun..
@@blockpartyukhaving binned sets because I can’t bring myself to fix them when I’ve struggled with some bits and ended up shattering the part built set, I can safely say I’d never have a chance with this.
keep up the good work!
Fiddly but definitely worth it for the end look!!
I got the nightmare before Christmas light set from game of bricks, they do looks good when it’s done but the level of frustration was insane when you’ve got to have the wires go in between the bases plates to the main connector underneath. I’d recommend adding the lights as you build the set.
The instructions don’t make it easy to install as you build though
Hi there! I know the feeling, cause I have large hands too so I don't wanna try lights either. Though people always comment "Will you ever light up your city?" I just don't reply (no reply gives the obvious answer?) As far as holding those tiny wires and connecters, there's a tiny needlenose pliers for electronics that you might be able to buy that should work. It's not tiny, just made for tiny wires, etc. It's more like a tweezer I think. Lights do add to the look of any city, but I just use white Christmas lights where needed....lol. Great video, thanks!
As much as I like the blinking lights here, I don’t like the light kits because most have too high of a nit count for the surface area they are needed in, and the white is typically on the cooler end. Also to note, a non bright LED blue is near impossible due to the need to amplify the LED to produce the color.
Get a nice little candle bulb and keep it lit in each building and call it a day.
Feel your pain on the fear of fitting lights! Thank you for the laughs though 14.16 in made me laugh so hard after a day of work amazing!!!
Looks cool by the end though! Go you on keeping going!
Got to love lego and your chanel!
Glad you enjoyed!
I feel your pain! Put a light kit on the Santa sleigh and very nearly launched it into space several times
Good effort Kev! We appreciate you
I have the post office and now I want that light kit 😂
It looks beautiful 🌲❄️⛄ Well done Kev, you are a brave man 👍
Thanks 👍
Does look good when lights completed but how stressful the process,well done in sticking with it 👌🏻👍🏻
Loved your video today. I wont be buying light sets. I just loop fairy lights at the back of display. I am 76 and have problems just building lego. You made me laugh out loud. Thank you😂😂
I just bought some light bricks off ebay. put a few in some buildings and it's fine / stress free lol
It looks great. 👍 great job 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
Thank you! 🤗
I used a light kit on the Home Alone set. Lost a head of hair and developed Tourette’s.
I find using tweezers help
I got second hand anxiety watching this video.
I see myself as I have in the past putting the lightlit on the floor and stamping the f"',; out off it
I’ve just kitted the Home Alone house out with LMB 2.0, not hard to install really, but very expensive for quite minimal lighting.
That’s the thing, these light kits were £10-20 each
It is worth it, but yes quite frustrating. I did the sesame Street one and use it like a night light for my 7 year old. Took me an hour and half, and basically had to dismantle and then reassemble.
Very cool 👌
Good job Kev. It looks great. I do think it’s easier to build the light kits as you build the Lego rather than adding when it’s done. But yeah it really fittelly and does takes patience
The problem with that is the instructions don’t make it easy to work out what goes where until the set is fully built.
Spoiler the home alone house, you're not that far yet with your advent calaender shorts :P
I don’t think anyone actually thinks I’m building a bag and editing and uploading the video before 8am every morning!
New t-shirt every 5 days?
I have a massive Robot Wars arena M.O.C. and a large TARDIS M.O.C, under construction so I am going to be working on the same 2 builds for a few years yet at least.
why is the home alone set got an upstairs ? the shorts says it only has one level atm ?
Because I film the Shorts in advance!
Which version of light kit did you get for home alone house? there’s a few versions 😊
Continuing to watch,
I do feel for you, i bought the Galaxy Explorer on fantastic discount which was version 1 does look fantastic but quite challenging to build but as mentioned before 2.0 … just a totally different experience.
Saying that the Galaxy Explorer totally worth the pain it for 30 from 100 price.
Looks great KEV 👍👍
Thanks 👍
It looks great i also think i will be stressing out setting them up so i think i will stsrt with a smaller set to get experience
Good luck!
@blockpartyuk thanks
LMB 2.0 just brilliant to follow with build. Having just done the Burrow 2.0 and Mini scale Hogwarts 2.0 both brilliant.
Dont be afraid, Best of luck 👍🏼👍🏼
LMB 2.0 totally different experience. Much easier.
I have some of those for my avengers tower, will do a video soon
i’ll come help you install the lights i leave locally
This was a painful watch Kev. I added my light kit from Game of Bricks to my Home Alone house yesterday. I actually quite enjoyed the process, but I’ve admittedly got the nimble fingers required. I will say, the step by step instructions from GOB are atrocious. A video or even words would be helpful. Good kits though and a hell of a lot more reasonably priced than Light My Bricks.
iv'e not had any problems i use light my bricks had the old ones .01 there 0.2 is better they use cable as thin as a moniter ribbon cable for a laptop also light my bricks 0.2 has done it so you can add lights as you build
Me sitting here watching you, thinking this is exactly why my autistic ass hasn’t gotten into light kits yet 🤣
I’d do the lights for you, I have unnaturally very small hands for a 28 yr old woman. My 11yr old nieces hands are bigger than mine.
👍
I hate using light kits
Aren't you glad that you didn't do this on a live Stream 🤣
The stream would have ended early I suspect
Well I think I'll 100% never buy a light kit. Thank you!
Congratulations on your lil one. Their tsunami poos are always a shocker. Enjoy the precious moments. Loved seeing your fam. She's a sweetie ❤
Oh my god that was the most painful thing I have watched in a long time. The end result was amazing but all the bitching and whining it too get there.
Lots of people found the "bitching and moaning" helpful. It's rare to find an honest review on UA-cam. If you just want fake positivity in every video, you've come to the wrong channel.
I have light & sound kits for the DeLorean Time Machine & BD-1 droid that I’ve not gotten round to retrofitting yet!!😳
I did install the R2D2 sound and light kit and one of the cable plugs came off..game of bricks sent me a replacement eventually..
Maybe you should try light my bricks they are a bit expensive but worth it
I have a couple of their kits to try out, but they’re so much more expensive
10 sets led of gameofbricks forget it until christmas! Follow the instructions very carefully for conecting the parts.