LEGO® bricks inspire me in many ways. Every Monday, I take a moment to share how Minifigures in particular get my creativity flowing. At times, I like to imagine scenarios in which these characters find themselves. Alternatively, they can remind me of something I have already seen, which I can then recreate. Sometimes, I just happen upon a fun shot
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I recently received word through the LEGO® Ambassador Network that LEGO® Ideas is hosting a new Harry Potter themed contest! What is the challenge, you ask? Why, to build winter scenes inspired by the Harry Potter movies! Here is the information from the LEGO® Group: Winter at Hogwarts™ is an incredible time of year, so jump into the magical Harry
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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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Apart from taking a look at the Harry Potter Minifigure series, I have never before owned or reviewed a Harry Potter themed set. However, with my LEGO® Ambassador status, and the possibility of having sets sent to me for review, I decided to dive in. I did, after all, enjoy the books quite a bit back in the day. So,
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Monday, July 1 is Canada Day, and most retailers are closed to mark the holiday. However, if you are in the mood for online shopping, double VIP points has started! Every purchase from the LEGO® Store will earn double points from July 1 – July 7. You can use the affiliate links below to shop. Click here to take advantage
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I have some Harry Potter related posts coming your way this week, and to kick it all off: a Hagrid coloring page! This page is based on the character from the Hogwarts Great Hall set. You can download a free PDF of this page for your own personal printing and coloring pleasure by using the link below (it will open
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Okay, I know this Minifigure series has been around since last August. You have probably read a review or two of them on the net already. But, I like to slowly collect my Minifigures, and spread the joy out over several weeks or months. As such, I buy a load of them at once, and then I only open one
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Foretold in a Prophecy (An original LEGO® and Harry Potter inspired poem from True North Bricks) Known by wizards near and far, Famous for that lightning scar. Vanquished he who can’t be named, On whom many deaths were blamed. Foretold in a prophecy, That a savior he would be.
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For this month’s LEGO-fied poster, I have decided to go with Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. Being a fan of the Harry Potter books, I thought it would be fun to take on a Wizarding World project. With the Harry Potter Minifigure series out last fall, the time was right to give it a go. I decided
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