I may have grown up with classic Lego, but I

I’ve been a Lego fan my whole life. As a kid growing up in India in the 80s and 90s, my source for classic sets was my pilot uncle who brought me a new one every time he flew the India-Germany route. Between the ages of 5 and 13, he brought 4 sets and I still have the last one.

Now in my 40s, I’m still fascinated by popular staples. A few years ago I would have lusted after the cameras (I’m a photographer), but now I find I love the Botanicals series, and these can usually be had on a regular basis for not a lot of money. Since I already killed a lucky bamboo tree, the Lego version stays green day after day.

That said, I love the Architecture series: the more complicated the construction, the better!

Want more Lego inspiration? Consider one of the Lego Smart Play sets for a more interactive experience – and they’re discounted too.

Although she’s happiest with a camera in hand, Sharmishta’s main priority is being TechRadar’s APAC editor, looking after the day-to-day running of the site’s Australian, New Zealand and Singapore editions, handling everything from news and reviews to e-commerce content like deals and discount codes. Although she enjoys reviewing cameras and lenses when she can, she is also an avid reader and has become an expert on E Ink e-readers and writing tablets, having appeared on Singapore radio to talk about these underrated devices. In addition to her role at TechRadar, she is also the editor-in-chief of the Australian edition of Digital Camera World and writes for Tom’s Guide and T3.