The LEGO® Group took to social media today with a fun announcement. Looney Tunes Minifigures are coming soon… or are already out… Yes, you read that correctly. The internet is teeming with reports of fans purchasing the new series already. In fact, I saw them myself out in the wild for the first time today. Conversely, LEGO.com will officially start
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As promised last week, Minifigure Monday is taking a new avenue. Traditionally, this post has always been a celebration of LEGO® characters through art. In a sense, that will continue with photography and some illustrations from time to time. However, I am starting to play with video content. As such, for the next few weeks, I will unbag my way
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Minifigure Monday is a celebration of LEGO® characters through art. It has been a while since this column regularly graced True North Bricks. Truth be told, I have not been in the most creative of mindsets. However, that is slowly changing. Art takes many forms, and in the coming weeks, I will experiment with some. Additionally, I will shift the
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It is Minifigure Monday! Okay, I have been rather remiss in my Minifigure Monday duties for the last few… months. Luckily, that is all about the change. I have a whole slew of Monday posts coming up. It all starts today with a review and some Minifigure photography! Additionally, this week is Harry Potter week. Several Wizarding World goodies have
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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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