I was on the fence about the Mos Eisley Cantina (75290) for some time. It is not that I did not like the set. It was not even the price tag. I love Star Wars. However, I have no where to display this set. Ultimately, that is the reason I never bought the Ewok Village (which I now solemnly regret).
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Hogwarts Gryffindor Dorms (40452) is a gift-with-purchase included with any Harry Potter purchase of $130 CAD or more on the LEGO® website. This latest GWP promotion runs from October 25 to November 7, or while supplies last. Originally listed on the October in-store calendar, it was silently removed a short time later without explanation. And again, without explanation, the promotion
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This week’s Canadian LEGO® Deals (10/22/21) include the final Bricktober offer from Toys R Us. Additionally, the LEGO® Group has seemingly uncancelled the Harry Potter gifts-with-purchase. These originally appeared on the October Store calendar, but were later removed. However, they are listed as currently available online. AFFILIATE DEALS As an associate of the following retailers, True North Bricks earns from
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Today, the LEGO® Group reveals the latest LEGO® Ideas set with Home Alone (21330). This is 3rd and final winning entry from the Summer 2020 round of results. The McAllister House follows in the successful footsteps of the Typewriter (21327) and Seinfeld (21328) to be the final Ideas set for 2021. This is also the largest LEGO® Ideas set to
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In March 2021, the LEGO® Group treated me to the amazing NASA Space Shuttle Discovery set. As a science enthusiast, I really enjoyed the build. The sheer size of the set really impressed upon me the scale of actual shuttle. In fact, I appreciated the build so much that I went out and got a copy of the NASA Apollo
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Gameloft is at it again. The video game developer who brought us LEGO® Legacy: Heroes Unboxed and the Minion Rush: Gru’s Lair LEGO® themed levels is about to launch LEGO® Star Wars: Castaways. The game features a brand new Star Wars world for Minifigures to explore. Additionally, you can fully customize your playable character. The game reportedly comes stocked with
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The LEGO® x Target 2021 collection is a new collaboration between the two retailers arriving in time for the holiday season. It includes nearly 300 items ranging in price from $1.50-$120 USD, with most items under $30 USD. The LEGO® x Target 2021 collection will be available beginning early December on Target.com and in all Target stores. Sadly Target’s presence
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