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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It is December and the year is almost done. One of my New Year’s resolutions for True North Bricks was to post one LEGO-fied post each month throughout 2019. Today, I can say that I did it. Mostly, this has been part of Minifigure Monday. For those who are new to my blog, Minifigure Monday is a weekly celebration of
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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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Every year, employees of our favorite brand get a LEGO® Group Holiday gift. This year, the same gift was sent to ambassadors on the LEGO® Ambassador Network (LAN). As this is my first Christmas as a Recognized LEGO® Fan Media Ambassador, I fortunately get a copy. The package arrived by courier this weekend, and I am beside myself with joy.
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In August, we saw the first images of the LEGO® 2019 Advent calendars. Today, we get another hint of the coming holidays with the official announcement of the Creator Gingerbread House (10267)! Click here to read about the 2019 City and Harry Potter Advent calendars. Click here to read about the 2019 Star Wars Advent calendar. The official product copy
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It is still August. Halloween is two months away. Is it too early to think about Christmas? Regardless, the LEGO® Group announced their 2019 Advent calendars. The official release date is September 1, 2019. Much like the new Minifigures Series, Toys R Us in Canada is selling the calendars in advance of the actual sale date. I have not seen
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I get a LEGO® Advent Calendar pretty much every year. The holiday season would just not be the same without my little piece of LEGO® joy each day. Some years, I have even bought two (City and Star Wars). Much like last year, however, I skipped the Star Wars calendar this year. None of the Minifigures were appealing (where are
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The build up to Christmas always seems so long, and then it is over in a flash. I hope all of you took the time to enjoy it. It was hectic for me, but I still love Christmas. This year was particularly fruitful in terms of LEGO® sets. My wife and I bought our first house this past year, so
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An Inclusive Holiday Wish (An original holiday greeting from True North Bricks) It’s once again that time of year, The time to spread some festive cheer. Do you wait for Father Frost, Or hope that Santa won’t get lost? You may cheer “hyvää Joulua”, Or even happy Hanukkah. A joyous Kwanzaa wish for you, And a restful Solstice too. Go
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It’s that time of year again. The Holiday Season is in full swing, and folks are digging out those boxes of ornaments and trimming their trees. Well, much like last year, there is a new Hallmark ornament that I have added to my geeked-out Christmas tree. Last year, they released a LEGO® Batman (click here to read my review). This
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