Gallimimus and Pteranodon Breakout (75940) came out in summer 2020. The LEGO® Group sent me this set to review last fall, but I only got around to building it recently. A large part of that was snow. Winter does not make for good dinosaur pictures outside. However, the snows have melted. Therefore, I figured it is high time I opened
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Back in January, I passed on buying the new botanicals sets in favor of waiting for Ninjago City Gardens. My decision greatly complicated acquiring the sets. Both the Bonsai Tree (10281) and the Flower Bouquet (10280) sold out quickly and remained out of stock every time I checked for them online. Even in store, it seemed I always missed them
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The LEGO® Group has a long history producing NASA and space related sets. I love them. In fact, True North Bricks has reviewed many, including the Apollo 11 Lunar Lander, the International Space Station, and many of the City theme kits. My personal favorite among those was the Lunar Space Station. Space exploration fascinates me. Additionally, it makes for great
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The Monster Book of Monsters (30628) may be one of the longest running gift-with-purchase promotions at the LEGO® Store ever. It started January 1, 2021 and only ended recently. I am writing this in mid-March 2021. The LEGO® Store kept extending the offer. Why? One can only speculate. Perhaps they thought it would be more popular than it was. Perhaps
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This week, I am reviewing a few Harry Potter themed pieces that have been in my pile of shame for some time. I liked the Harry Potter books, but I do not qualify as a hardcore fan. Consequently, I collect the Hogwarts sets mostly for bricks and inspiration. I like the building style. Additonally, I also like tan bricks. I
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It is Harry Potter week at True North Bricks. I have mentioned before during Harry Potter reviews that I enjoyed the books. Additionally, I have several of the LEGO® sets. However, I collect them primarily for the abundance of tan colored pieces. I have been stockpiling them for years to eventually use in a custom build. The Hogwarts sets come
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I have owned the Parisian Restaurant (10243) for many years. I bought it when it was still a new set on the market. Interestingly, I purchased it at the Rockefeller Center on a trip to New York City. That was back when the exchange rate was good, but I digress. I never posted a review of the set on True
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Starting March 15, 2021, spending $80 or more at the LEGO® Store earns you an Easter themed gift-with-purchase. Easter Bunny’s Carrot House (40449) is available until April 5, 2021. The LEGO® Group kindly sent me a pre-release copy to review. It is a cute set, but is it worth making an $80 purchase? Let us find out. NOTE: The LEGO®
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About a year ago, I shared my review the 1989 Batmobile (76139). That has always been my favorite version of Batman’s ride. Incidentally, Batman is my favorite comic book hero. Tim Burton’s film featuring the car will always hold a special place in my memories. It was the movie that really started my Dark Knight fandom. Consequently, when the LEGO®
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For the past week, I have been on a Monkie Kid review blitz. The LEGO® Group graciously sent me the March 2021 sets ahead of their release. Today, we have reached the final set. Arguably, this is also the most anticipated set of the series. Already, many of you have written to me indicating how much you are looking forward
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