For the last couple of days, the internet rumor mill was overflowing with rumors concerning the imminent demise of Vidiyo. The cancellation of a theme this early into its run would be unprecedented. However, Vidiyo has fallen short of many fans’ expectations. Many of you have written to True North Bricks commenting as much. Additionally, my own experiences with the
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This week’s Canadian LEGO® Deals (07/23/21) include much the same as last week. However, there is a new polybag promotion at the LEGO® Store if you like City or Friends. AFFILIATE DEALS As an associate of the following retailers, I earn from qualifying purchases. This does not cost you anything extra at checkout. However, using these links helps to keep
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The UCS Republic Gunship (75309) has officially been revealed by The LEGO® Group, arriving in stores and online on August 1, 2021. The long wait finally ends with a very impressive, very large set. This will be a global release with no pre-order or VIP pre-sale option. The Ultimate Collector Series sets are among the most eagerly anticipated releases of
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Summer 2021 offered little in the way of DC Comics LEGO® sets. However, Marvel is certainly packing a punch. Earlier this summer, we got the epic Daily Bugle. Shortly after, the LEGO® Group announced six sets based on the Infinity Saga. Last week, the Bro Thor’s New Asgard announcement hit the airwaves, along with three Spider-Man sets. Today, we get
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I received a press release from the LEGO® Group this morning and my first thought was: “Isn’t this already a thing?” Then I took a closer look, and I stand corrected. It is similar to something that is already thing 😉. This morning, the LEGO® Group officially announced the Volkswagen T2 Camper Van is coming soon… not to be confused
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LEGO® Fans rejoice! The July 2021 Double VIP Points event is here! Swing by the LEGO® Store or shop online to gain 2x the usual points on all of your purchases. As if that wasn’t enough, there are three gifts-with-purchase. The threshold is quite high to acquire both of them. However, double points events are the best time to buy
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It is Christmas in July! The 2021 Hallmark LEGO® Ornaments have arrived. This year’s selection offers four characters based off of Minifigures. Similar to last year, Jake Angell masterfully sculpted this collection. You may recall Angell created last year’s ornaments as well. This year, we get an elf, Wonder Woman, Darth Vader, and a Stormtrooper. The latter two feature ugly
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The round one of the BrickLink Designer Program crowdfunding initiative is now open. However, it is pretty much over despite over 30 days remaining on the timer as I write this. For those who do not know, the BrickLink Designer program aims to take past 10K set from LEGO® Ideas that did not make it through the review process and
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Bro Thor’s New Asgard (76200) is the latest Marvel set officially revealed by The LEGO® Group for the summer 2021 line up. The Infinity Saga wave continues with this latest addition featuring Thor and friends lounging and lazing away at their home in New Asgard. This set recreates Thor’s living room in all it’s messy fun first seen in Avengers:
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Today The LEGO® Group has fully revealed the latest set arriving to us courtesy of LEGO® Ideas, Seinfeld (21328). In June 2020, the third 2019 LEGO© Ideas results were revealed with Seinfeld being one of three approved projects. This will be the second project of the three after the Typewriter (21327) which just released globally on July 1st. Today’s reveal
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