LEGO Elf Club House (10275) Building Kit; an Engaging Project and A Great Holiday Present Idea for Adults, New 2021 (1,197 Pieces)

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Petrie MC, Dawson NF, Murdoch DR, Davie AP, McMurray JJ (1999) Failure of women’s hearts. Circulation 99(17):2334–2341 This year’s design is a breath of fresh air, and I love the use of 2 x 1 cutout wedges to give the tree its angled shape and sense of texture.

Eight green 1x2 rounded plates form an attractive wreath above the entrance. This appears somewhat strange because a 4x4 round plate with hole could have achieved a similar effect, although I like this design and the neighbouring window. Additionally, the reddish brown tiles surrounding this window look wonderful, standing out against the sand green wall. Detailed furnishings continue on the next floor, where the elves sleep. They include a lovely chest with alternating tan and medium nougat drawers beside a bright green rug. A splendid table lamp is also provided but I think the neighbouring chair looks rather bland. Furthermore, blue Technic pins are visible beneath the roof and these appear totally incongruous. Majahalme SK, Baruch L, Aknay N et al (2005) Comparison of treatment benefit and outcome in women versus men with chronic heart failure (from the Valsartan Heart Failure Trial). Am J Cardiol 95(4):529–32. (In eng). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.amjcard.2004.10.026 Cleland JG, Tendera M, Adamus J, Freemantle N, Polonski L, Taylor J (2006) The perindopril in elderly people with chronic heart failure (PEP-CHF) study. Eur Heart J 27(19):2338–45. (In eng). https://doi.org/10.1093/eurheartj/ehl250

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The design of the Elf Club House is immediately recognizable as belonging to the Winter Village, thanks to the iconic sloped snow-blanketed roof and inclusion of the chimney. Despite significant variation in their appearance and purpose, Winter Village buildings share similar architectural features and 10275 Elf Club House maintains that tradition. The dramatic roof slopes seem appropriate for this wintry environment and correspond with certain previous sets, including 10267 Gingerbread House from 2019. This model measures almost 21cm wide and exactly 21cm in height which is comparatively tall.

Investigators CI (1999) The cardiac insufficiency bisoprolol study II (CIBIS-II): a randomised trial. Lancet 353(9146):9–13. (In eng) I've not really followed the Winter Village theme before, and this didn't appeal to me at all on the reveal; but seeing it up close now, it kinda just looks really nice? I'm not big on the elves, I've no idea when they became Christmas icons; but at the same time, I could easily imagine switching them out for standard minifigures, to give it a more realistic occupancy. And the details and overall design are genuinely attractive.However, my favourite interior detail occupies the other side of the ground floor, where presents are wrapped. A roll of red and white striped wrapping paper hangs from the wall, making clever use of two door elements. These do not line up exactly with the red and white jumper plates on the table underneath but the illusion is certainly successful, particularly with a completed gift on the next table.