The Canadian LEGO® Deals (11/08/19) are pretty good this week. Once again there are a huge number of sets on sale. Amazon in particular has quite a selection. I found a number of deals on their site that they were not even advertising as deals, but when compared to the LEGO® Store, you are actually saving. Additionally, Chapters and Indigo
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Hot on the heels of the Chinese New Year sets announced earlier this week comes more exciting news from the LEGO® Group. Thanks to the LEGO® Ambassador Network, I have learned that the 1989 Batmobile (76139) is hitting store shelves later this month. Click here to read about the Chinese New Year sets. Excitement does not begin to describe my
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The LEGO® Group just announced two new Chinese Festival sets. The Chinese New Year Temple Fair (80105) and the Lion Dance (80104) release in time for the New Year. What makes this announcement particularly exciting for AFOLs is the global release. Last year, only Asian markets got the Chinese New Year sets. This disappointed many in other parts of the
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Last weekend, I posted an article about my little haul for the month of October. I mentioned therein that double VIP points was on at the LEGO® Store. That meant the distinct possibility of a second little haul. That possibility became a reality with a visit to the LEGO® Store. My usual store did not get the Halloween Build-A-Mini parts
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In terms of Canadian LEGO® Deals (11/01/19) this week, the most interesting deals come from Costco.ca. A number of hard-to-find sets that are rumored to be close to retirement have suddenly appeared at discount prices, including the Creator Carousel and Parisian Restaurant. AFFILIATE DEALS These affiliate links earn True North Bricks a small commission. That helps to keep content here
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As many LEGO® enthusiasts know, the LEGO® Group actually saw its start as a wooden toy company. They are now reaching back to their roots with a new product under the moniker of LEGO® Originals. Consequently, a giant wooden LEGO® Minifigure is on the horizon. Carved from oak, the character remains fully posable. Additionally, plastic hands allow the Minifigure to
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My haul this month is a little different from usual. Normally, I have a number of set purchases to show. However, given my current backlog of sets to review, I have not been making purchases this month. All the same, I am in need of a Halloween costume. This year, I decided to get something LEGO® themed. In addition to
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A new LEGO® set will be hitting store shelves very soon. On November 1, 2019, we will be getting the Ideas Dinosaur Fossils kit. Included in the set will be fully articulated, scale models of a Tyrannosaurus rex, triceratops, and pteranodon. Now, before any dinosaur enthusiasts complain, I am aware that the pteranodon is not a dinosaur. The LEGO® Group
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Surprise! Double VIP points October 2019 is happening right now at the LEGO® Store. From the 14th until the 27th, you can double your points on all purchases both online and in store. Consequently, this is the perfect time to get your hands on some of those big, rare sets that hardly ever go on sale. Do you have your
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LEGO® Ideas recently announced a new vintage car design contest. Until November 19, you can submit your original design for a classic car. Imagine something that could cruise past the Creator Expert modular buildings. While there are some amazing prizes, the coolest part of this contest is the winning design becomes an actual set. Your design could be the next
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