Siegfried Posted March 14, 2009 Posted March 14, 2009 I've been enjoying my classic yellow Ice Cube Tray for a while now, but I've been concerned what I would do if it broke. Could I keep living? Not prepared to take the risk, when S@H released a new Blue one (852660) recently I saw this as a good opportunity to buy a spare. At the same time the BELVILLE (851973) one was on a steep sale so I bought one of them too. As you can see they are much the same size. Since this is supposed to be a review, I should say that these are quite good to use. Since they are flexible you do need to be careful when putting them in a freezer, and for the same reason you do need to put them somewhere flat and firm. Removing the Ice isn't too hard due to the flexibility, but if you're a dolt like me and fill these up to the brim it can be a tad stressful. The BELVILLE one is really deep and gives a great shape to the ice. I was very impressed with the results. I've been waiting for a hot day to take these photos, and yesterday that day came. Enter the kiddies... I force my kids to use these LEGO sports bottles. They are rather worse for wear... but that's TLGs fault for making a container designed for drinks, and then using a good glue to put the label on! The girl (Myra) gets hearts and butterflies... ...and the boy (Max) gets just one heart and loads of bricks! These rules have been passed down to me for generations and I have no say in them. Myra samples... ...and she survives! Filled with BELVILLE magic! Max has a go... ...and it seems we have two satisfied customers! (Sorry for the photos; Max doesn't sit still...) Later that evening I have some in some "Kahlúa". Note the butterfly. You really can taste the BELVILLE magic! Overall thoughts Parts: Hard to MOC with. 1/10 Price: Cheap!. 10/10 Looks: Pink LEGO is always great! 10/10 Fudge: Instead of sucking LEGO and feeling silly, I can now do it guilt free! 10/10 Overall: Highly Recommended. 10/10 Quote
Shadows Posted March 14, 2009 Posted March 14, 2009 Brilliant review! Have you considered joining the Reviewer's Academy? It looks like a good time was had by all. Using Hinck's favourite scoring method for these, his favourite types of products, I give it a 978. I still sort of want the baking brick pan. Quote
I Scream Clone Posted March 14, 2009 Posted March 14, 2009 The Ice Man drinketh! The Lego brick cubes look great as do the hearts and butterflies. I really feel like a Kahlua now. Guilt free brick sucking on! Quote
soc399 Posted March 14, 2009 Posted March 14, 2009 I love my yellow ice cube trays, but now you've got me wanting the blue one, too! Quote
Mariann Asanuma Posted March 14, 2009 Posted March 14, 2009 Cool review. I have the yellow one too. I like them, but I also found that they are hard to keep straight, at least in my freezer, so they don't stay brick shaped very well But I have a tip for you with the sports bottles. Try Goo Gone it does pretty well on getting off the sticky remains of glue from plastic and glass. Quote
WhiteFang Posted March 14, 2009 Posted March 14, 2009 That is such a warm hearted review! Sinner, sure has talent of making one creative review! I thought it will be one of those Hinck's Ice cube topic. Seriously, you have really turned an unlikely product into a nice promoting review, prompting others to enjoy these ice bricks. Quote
Dr. Brick Posted March 14, 2009 Posted March 14, 2009 Haha, nice review Sinner. I've got a yellow one. I really like it. Sinner (or anyone else acually) I was wondering if you had one of these: http://shop.lego.com/product/?p=852530&...7&ShipTo=BE If so, would mind doing a review? It thinks it's pretty cool! Have fun with your new kitchen tools! Dr. Brick Quote
Jipay Posted March 14, 2009 Posted March 14, 2009 Nice review ! So now you're experimenting lego stuff with your kids. Seems like we might see co-builded moc soon Quote
Millacol88 Posted March 14, 2009 Posted March 14, 2009 I almost laughed about five times reading this. Seriously, though, your review is a lot more in-depth than I expected. I think you've said all there is to say about ice cube trays. Quote
Erdbeereis Posted March 14, 2009 Posted March 14, 2009 That's brilliant Sinner. I had a good laugh. The look on your face at the end is especially convincing. Your review gets a from me. Quote
Mariann Asanuma Posted March 14, 2009 Posted March 14, 2009 Sinner (or anyone else acually) I was wondering if you had one of these:http://shop.lego.com/product/?p=852530&...7&ShipTo=BE Dr. Brick That is so cool Dr. Brick! I didn't even realize that existed. I may have to look for that Cookie Cutter. Quote
Dennimator Posted March 14, 2009 Posted March 14, 2009 I would pay a lot to see Hinck´s face when he notices this topic! (litterally, of course. Hinck, don´t film yourself ´noticing´ this! ) Good review though.. but is that you on the last pic? I thought you looked more like this.. (And no, I don´t have any of those... ) Quote
Natman8000 Posted March 15, 2009 Posted March 15, 2009 Sinner, this is quite funny.But wheres Hinck to come and moan about this? Its so funny. Quote
Svelte Posted March 16, 2009 Posted March 16, 2009 The new blue one is OK, but everyone knows ice cubes made from the original yellow tray taste better Those Belville moulds remind me of the cheap Ikea rubber trays you can get: http://www.ikea.com/au/en/catalog/products/60146194 Lego probably bought up a cargo load of older ones and 're-branded' them as Belville. It's all hearts and butterflies in Belville land, right? Even at 70% off at Lego prices, they could still make a 100% profit even if they paid Ikea the full retail price Quote
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.