I thought I was finished collecting LEGO® Movie 2 sets. However, I found this week’s review item on liquidation for $5.00. In addition to a savings of 64%, this set also comes with the Ice Cream Cone character from the movie. The only other set to include him is Queen Watevra’s Not-So-Evil Space Palace, which is considerably more expensive. Additionally,
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While I do cover major set releases here on True North Bricks, this week I have some extra special to share. Today, the LEGO® Group has announced the release of the latest Ideas set, the International Space Station (ISS). Additionally, this time around, I received a pre-release copy of the set to review through the LEGO® Ambassador Network (LAN). Therefore,
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In July 2019, the LEGO® Group released an animated mini-series based on the Jurassic World franchise, called The Legend of Isla Nublar. Shortly thereafter, a new wave of sets came out. Jurassic World sets are always a highlight for me. I love the franchise, and I love the LEGO® dinosaur figurines. Baryonyx Face-Off (75935) made my wish list early on
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A while back, the LEGO® Group sent me a few of the 2019 City Mars Exploration sets to review. I decided to save the best until last. By best, I mean the one that I was most looking forward to. On the quest to reach Mars, mankind will need a stop over en route. Minifigures are ahead of the game,
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I am not going to lie, Capital City (60200) was not high on my list of sets to buy. However, that does not mean that the set did not interest me. I was intrigued by the signage included in the kit, as well as some of the builds. It was the price tag that set me off. When the opportunity
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The new year is rapidly approaching, and with it the first wave of new LEGO® sets for 2020. While January 1 marks the official release date online, these sets are already popping up at other retailers. Recently, the LEGO® Group sent me a couple of little ones to look at before the general release. I have the newest xtra (40375
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Another advent has come and gone, which means that it is time for my annual Advent calendar review. Even though the box shows all the calendar contents, I still like to wait before I review the calendar. I like to be surprised to find out what I get each day, so I try not to ruin it for others. At
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Christmas is fast approaching. While many of us are wishing for multiple boxes filled with bricks under the tree, why not deck the tree out with LEGO® themed ornaments in anticipation? This year, Hallmark once again released officially licensed LEGO® ornaments in their Keepsake Collection. I usually buy one Hallmark ornament each year to add to my geek tree. For
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For Christmas 2019, the LEGO® Group gave its employees an awesome gift. Luckily, LEGO® Ambassadors also received the same present. In celebration of the 20th anniversary of LEGO® Star Wars, a classic ship received a holiday overhaul. For this week’s set review, I am happy to present the Christmas X-wing (4002019)! However, before I get too far into the review,
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This week, I have a quick review for you. Back on Black Friday 2019, the LEGO® Store gave out a number of freebies. I bought myself the new 1989 Batmobile set in order to score all of them. The only one that I have not reviewed yet is the mini Surfer Van (6313092) set. It was given away on November
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