Let’s face it, if there’s one thing the Star Wars universe can do well, it’s make memorable and often lovable droid characters. Everyone knows and/or remembers R2-D2. Some modern audiences might connect more with BB-8 than with human characters in the sequel trilogy. All that’s to say that robot characters are usually pretty cool. And…
Category: Star Wars
New 2022 Star Wars Sets Revealed at Star Wars Celebration
Star Wars Celebration is an annual event in California that celebrates… you guessed it… Star Wars! Called the “ultimate fan experience”, the convention features celebrity guests from all corners of the franchise, including actors, voice actors, authors, special effects, marketing, and even toys! Yes, representatives from the LEGO® Group will be on hand to reveal…
Z-95 Headhunter (75004) Review
A while ago, I bought 13.6 kg of random LEGO® bricks off of Facebook Marketplace. When perusing the listings, I noticed some interesting parts in the collection. The bin ended up inspiring the Bargain Bricks series here at True North Bricks. Now, it also produces a number of interesting throwback reviews. This week, we take…
Bargain Bricks: Episode 10 – Anakin’s Podracer
To celebrate May the Fourth 2022, we’ve been posting Star Wars content all week here at True North Bricks. Consequently, it is only fitting that Bargain Bricks: Episode 10 also delves into the theme once more. This week, we have a throwback all the way to 1999 and the original LEGO® Star Wars sets. We’re…
Ahsoka Tano Appreciation Post – Part II
HAPPY STAR WARS DAY FRIENDS!! Our May the 4th celebration continues with Part II of the Ahsoka Tano Appreciation Post. She’s such an awesome character that she warrants two articles. Thankfully her appearances in LEGO®️ form are manageable and two parts will do. For this post, I will be looking at and casually reviewing three…
Ahsoka Tano Appreciation Post – Part I
Ahsoka Tano is one of the best new, and now legacy, characters in Star Wars. I will defend that hill with everything I got! But in all likelihood, many fans agree with me. At the very least, she is a character that is now entrenched in the franchise and has played a pivotal role in…
Star Wars Troopers Minifigure Collection
Star Wars Week continues with an all-new Minifigure Monday. Yesterday we took a look at the 10 Biggest Star Wars sets. For today’s installment, I will be giving you all a look at my Star Wars troopers minifigure collection. I am all about the minifigures, but for a theme like Star Wars, I tend to…
Biggest Star Wars Sets (2022)
May the Fourth is rapidly approaching. To celebrate International Star Wars Day, True North Bricks is hosting a multi-day Star Wars event. Everyday for the next week, we will post an article relating to a galaxy far. far away. We kick the event off today with a look at the 10 biggest Star Wars sets…