We unboxing the Nintendo Switch at home with the kids (with the help of a moustached Lego friend) to see what the children think of the different control modes and settings.

We also get a closer look at the parental settings and setting the system up ready to play.

We have a close look at the Lego Dimensions Wave 6 Mission Impossible expansion packs.

We have a look at Ethan Hunt’s two different Head variants on the Minifigure as well as the Retail Packaging and new Gameplay from Gamescom.

71248 Level Pack – Ethan Hunt, IMF Sports Car, IMF Scrambler

We take a closer look at Gameplay, Packaging and the different Abby Yates Minifigure heads from Lego Dimensions Ghostbusters Story Pack for Wave 6.

This is the first of a few close looks from Gamescom as we approach the release of Wave 6 in September.

We spend 10 minutes with the Lego Dimensions Ghostbusters Story Pack at Gamescom. Rather than play it myself I got the boys playing while I talked to James Burton, a producer on the game.

We played through the Ghostbusters Story Pack and the following characters:
– Ethan Hunt
– Abby Yates
– Harry Potter
– Voldemort
– Finn
– Gizmo
– Stripe
– Supergirl

We also take the chance during the video to turn the heads round to see their alternate expressions in the physical minifigure.

Hire-a-Hero is discussed again. The feature where you can try out the previous wave’s figures for some in game stud currency.

We take a close look at what each of the Lego Dimension Wave 7 packs actually offer in terms of value, abilities, Lego Minifigures and Adventure Worlds.

– Sonic 71244
– Gremlins 71256
– E.T. Extra Terrestrial 71258
– Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them 71253
– Adventure Time 71285

Official blurb:
“Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment today at San Diego Comic-Con revealed details around six highly collectable expansion packs for LEGO Dimensions, the LEGO toy and videogame hybrid, that will be available in the Wave 7 product release on November 18, 2016. Led by the Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them Story Pack and the Sonic The Hedgehog Level Pack, the new packs broaden the selection of the world’s most popular entertainment brands allowing players to customize their experience by mixing and matching favorite characters and universes with full compatibility. LEGO minifigures included in all of the wave 6-9 expansion packs will come with special, golden Toy Tags which unlock a Battle Arena within the Adventure World of the corresponding entertainment brand. All-new Battle Arenas will offer first-to-LEGO videogames competitive split-screen local gameplay for up to four players. Each Battle Arena has four gameplay modes and comes with its own traps, special powers and interactive environments that make every battle arena unique.”

We have a look at the packaging for the Lego Dimensions Wave 6 minigifures.

#71242 – Based on the new film, this brand new type of Lego Dimensions pack contains six levels of game content, the Abby Yates Ghostbuster character, the new Ecto-1 vehicle and a Lego Gateway build for Zhu’s Chinese Restaurant. This pack will also unlock a new Ghostbusters Adventure World and exclusive Battle Arena.

2. Adventure Time Level Pack – #71245 – Based on the hit cartoon series, play as Finn in a Land of Ooo themed level, drive the Jakemobile and ride on the Ancient War Elephant. This pack will also unlock the Adventure Time Adventure World and Pillow World Battle Area.

3. Adventure Time Team Pack – #71246 – Add Jake and Lumpy to your collection, with their Slurp Access, Grapple Swing and Shape Shift abilities. Take the Lumpy Car for a spin or have BMO give you a lift. This pack will also unlock the Adventure Time Adventure World and Pillow World Battle Area.

4. Harry Potter Team Pack – #71247 – Based on the Harry Potter film series, play as Harry in a new Harry Potter Adventure World making use of his magical abilities to cast Leviosa, Stupify and Expelliarmus to fight of the Death Eaters or play as Voldemort to access Dark Arts spells and enter the Battle Arena.

5. Mission Impossible Level Pack – #71428 – IMF Agent Ethan Hunt arrives in Lego form complete with a brand new Lego Dimensions level. Infiltrate your way through the American Embassy, CIA Headquarters as you attempt to track down the villain who framed you for the theft of highly classified materials from IMF. Ethan can use his Camera Spectacles for the perfect disguise, and wear the Magno Gloves to sneak your way up walls. This pack also unlocks an exclusive Mission: Impossible Adventure World and Battle Arena.

6. A-Team Fun Pack – #71251 – Dur de de dur, de de durr! B.A. Baracus from the A-Team smashes his way into Lego Dimensions with his Super Strength and Fix-It abilities, bringing the A-Team Van with him! Rebuild the van into the Fool Smasher and enter the A-Team Adventure World and Battle Arena

We have a look at the minifigures, packaging and game-play for Wave 6 of the Lego Dimensions video game.

1. Ghostbusters Story Pack – #71242 – Based on the new film, this brand new type of Lego Dimensions pack contains six levels of game content, the Abby Yates Ghostbuster character, the new Ecto-1 vehicle and a Lego Gateway build for Zhu’s Chinese Restaurant. This pack will also unlock a new Ghostbusters Adventure World and exclusive Battle Arena.

2. Adventure Time Level Pack – #71245 – Based on the hit cartoon series, play as Finn in a Land of Ooo themed level, drive the Jakemobile and ride on the Ancient War Elephant. This pack will also unlock the Adventure Time Adventure World and Pillow World Battle Area.

3. Adventure Time Team Pack – #71246 – Add Jake and Lumpy to your collection, with their Slurp Access, Grapple Swing and Shape Shift abilities. Take the Lumpy Car for a spin or have BMO give you a lift. This pack will also unlock the Adventure Time Adventure World and Pillow World Battle Area.

4. Harry Potter Team Pack – #71247 – Based on the Harry Potter film series, play as Harry in a new Harry Potter Adventure World making use of his magical abilities to cast Leviosa, Stupify and Expelliarmus to fight of the Death Eaters or play as Voldemort to access Dark Arts spells and enter the Battle Arena.

5. Mission Impossible Level Pack – #71428 – IMF Agent Ethan Hunt arrives in Lego form complete with a brand new Lego Dimensions level. Infiltrate your way through the American Embassy, CIA Headquarters as you attempt to track down the villain who framed you for the theft of highly classified materials from IMF. Ethan can use his Camera Spectacles for the perfect disguise, and wear the Magno Gloves to sneak your way up walls. This pack also unlocks an exclusive Mission: Impossible Adventure World and Battle Arena.

6. A-Team Fun Pack – #71251 – Dur de de dur, de de durr! B.A. Baracus from the A-Team smashes his way into Lego Dimensions with his Super Strength and Fix-It abilities, bringing the A-Team Van with him! Rebuild the van into the Fool Smasher and enter the A-Team Adventure World and Battle Arena

16 new franchises coming to Lego Dimension including Harry Potter and Adventure Time along with a new four player co-operative battle mode.

We take a look at what’s new in this Wave 6, 7,8 and 9 Lego Dimensions trailer.

Wave 6 brings Adventure Time, Mission Impossible, The A-Team and Harry Potter. Subsequent waves brings expansion packs for Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, The LEGO Batman Movie, The Goonies, Sonic The Hedgehog, Teen Titans Go!, LEGO City Undercover, Knight Rider, The Powerpuff Girls, Gremlins, Beetlejuice and E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial.

“We’ve built upon the existing LEGO DIMENSIONS Starter Pack to expand the gameplay possibilities with entirely new LEGO® experiences that can’t be found anywhere else,” said Tom Stone, Managing Director, TT Games. “We can now provide players with even more customization and mash-up opportunities, and all are compatible with the existing game and packs. Battle Arenas also introduce a fun new way for friends and family to join the action together and battle as favorite characters, which is an exciting innovation for LEGO videogames.”