November 29 marked the official release of the 1989 Batmobile set (76139). This version of the car remains my favourite. To sweeten the deal, early purchases of the set come with a Minifigure scale 1989 Batmobile (Limited Edition) set for free. That exclusive offer runs from November 29 until December 5, 2019, or while supplies last. Both the actual 1989
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In preparation for Christmas, and to provide a freebie for the first major shopping event of the Holiday season, the LEGO® Group gave away a Christmas tree set. First dibs went to VIPs on November 23, in conjunction with the double VIP points weekend. Since November 29, the set came with all purchases over $120. I got my hands on
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I have to be honest right from the get-go with this review: I know nothing about Overwatch. Well, perhaps that is not entirely true. I know is a video game. But, my familiarity with the theme ends there. Why purchase a themed set I know nothing about? The aesthetic value, and a decent price. This set will look great tucked
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Jurassic Park is one of my all time favorite movies. It is a classic that has stood the test of time. While there are moments in the film that date it a little (“It’s an interactive CD-ROM!”), all-in-all the special effects remain fairly impressive. When the LEGO® Group announced a set featuring the epic gates from the film, I was
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I recently heard from a young man who frequents True North Bricks. As it turns out, he is using the reviews to help build his Christmas list this year. Naturally, I was flattered that a fellow LEGO® enthusiast would use my reviews for such an important cause. Therefore, my wife and I sent him a picture of the backlog of
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Being 100% honest, I picked up the Ninjago Visual Dictionary for the exclusive Teen Wu Minifigure. Long-time followers of True North Bricks know that I am a sucker for these characters. Slap a new Minifigure into an over-packaged book and my wallet opens. However, I am also slowly growing to enjoy the world of Ninjago. I love the sets, and
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Throne Room Showdown is a Ninjago set released in August of 2018. As I am writing this, the LEGO® Store is advertising that the kit is out of stock, while various other retailers have it on liquidation. This is generally a good indication that the set is close to retirement. Therefore, I figured the time is right to put out
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A few weeks ago, I reviewed my first set from the Hidden Side theme. It was the Newbury Juice Bar freebie set. With Halloween this week, I am taking a look at one of the larger sets that is actually available for purchase. This week’s review set made my wish list early on because of its MOC potential, but also
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I love LEGO® space exploration sets. The summer 2019 wave of City kits focused on this theme. Given these facts, I have been slowly building my way through the selection. This week, I have the Deep Space Rocket and Launch Control (60228) set to share. It is the second largest set from the series, and the second to come with
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Rocket Assembly and Transport is the largest of the summer 2019 City Mars Exploration sets. The centerpiece of the kit is an epic rocket. Additionally, you get several smaller builds to set up your own mission control. However, the set comes at a hefty price that many might find inhibitive. This week, we will take a closer look at Rocket
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