With 2020 firmly behind us, I thought we would take a moment to reflect on some of the highlights of the year. It certainly was one for books. However, despite pandemics, politics, and environmental disasters, it was not all bad. For LEGO® collectors, there were many great moments. For my look back, I decided to reflect on my top 10
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This article was updated after initial publication with new details. We have a lot to look forward to in terms of LEGO® releases this January. I know a lot of people are psyched for the recently announced modular Police Station. However, there is another bit of news that many collectors find just as exciting as the annual modular reveal. The
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Each year, Hallmark releases a new selection of keepsake ornaments. Recently, they issued their latest Dream Book, featuring all new designs for this year. Like previous years, the Hallmark 2020 ornaments selection includes several LEGO® characters. I greatly enjoyed the last three years’ offerings. However, I am even more excited about what is coming up. Hallmark is releasing five LEGO®
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As many LEGO® enthusiasts know, the LEGO® Group actually saw its start as a wooden toy company. They are now reaching back to their roots with a new product under the moniker of LEGO® Originals. Consequently, a giant wooden LEGO® Minifigure is on the horizon. Carved from oak, the character remains fully posable. Additionally, plastic hands allow the Minifigure to
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Minifigure Monday is a weekly celebration of LEGO® Minifigures. This week, we delve into the world of poetry, photography, and pop-culture. Once a month, I like to recreate a movie poster or album cover using LEGO® Minifigures. Since Halloween is coming up, and the Christmas season begins the next day, what better way to celebrate than with Jack Skellington! For
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Minifigure Monday is a weekly celebration of LEGO® Minifigures. This week, we delve into the world of poetry and photography. At My Desk is an examination of today’s work-aholic culture. For more Minifigure Monday posts, click here. At My Desk A Minifigure inspired poem from True North Bricks I hear the clock tick away,At my desk I have to stay.
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Minifigure Monday is a weekly celebration of LEGO® Minifigures. This week, we delve into the world of poetry and photography to examine the truth about greener grass. Minifigure Monday: Shoveling… A Minifigure inspired poem from True North Bricks I found myself a brand new park,Was fed up listening to them bark.I thought the grass was greener here,and hoped problems would
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Back in February, I wrote a little guide about turning LEGO® key chains into Minifigures. To summarize, I took a pair of pliers and removed the actual key chain first. A pin running through the Minifigure’s body attaches the chain to the character. Using the same pliers and a little muscle, you can yank that pin right out. In February,
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Every summer, the LEGO® Group delivers a new science based City sub-theme. I am always pretty quick to jump on these since I am a bit of a science geek at heart. This year, we get a much anticipated return to space. I have a number of sets from this assortment in line for review over the next few weeks,
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A review of Minifigures Series 19 from the LEGO® Group. Images of LEGO® Minifigures Series 19 started circulating the net earlier this summer. Recently, LEGO® Shop-at-Home posted pictures on their site. The release date is September 1, 2019. Interestingly, on a recent trip to Toys R Us here in Canada, I found the blind bags already on sale in advance
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