Monkie Kid is an interesting theme. It offers stunning sets, like the Legendary Flower Fruit Mountain. However, it also delivers a ridiculous number of Ninjago-like vehicles, like Red Son’s Inferno Jet. Needless to say, I am big fan of the scenic sets and buildings. Less so the vehicles. It looks like the summer 2022 Monkie Kid sets bring a similar
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In January 2022, the LEGO® Group offered a gift-with-purchase (GWP) alongside $50 worth of Monkie Kid or Ninjago sets. The GWP consisted of a polybag called Monkie Kid’s Underwater Journey (30562). While the promotion has been over for a while, the polybag has popped up at other retail sources. Plus, I liked the look of this set from the get-go.
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I stopped into Toys R Us (TRU) the other morning to see if their shelves had been restocked. Christmas shoppers and natural disaster-related supply chain shortages (at least here in BC) had left them perpetually empty. Part of the reason for the trip is that I needed to pick up some polybags for the Brick Alliance Polybag Project, a year-long
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This morning, we shared the news concerning the return of the VIP collectible coins. Those hit the VIP rewards center on January 11, 2022 at 9:00 am. Hot on the heels of that reveal, we also learned of the January 2022 promotions at the LEGO® Store. Interestingly, this news is coming at you much later than in the past. Previously,
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The LEGO® Group just announced the 2022 Monkie Kid sets dropping on January 1. While they revealed one of these sets at the Chinese International Import Expo, the rest are new. Monkie Kid is an interesting theme. I have reviewed a number of the sets since it debuted in stores. Some of the sets are a little lame… but others
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The LEGO® Group recently participated in the fourth annual China International Import Expo. They revealed seven new sets from three themes. The reveals include the 2022 Chinese New Year sets celebrating the Year of the Tiger. Additionally, the announcement included one Monkie Kid reveal, and four new Super Mario sets. These are in addition to the Super Mario sets announced
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Monkie Kid launched to much hype in May 2020. Taking inspiration from Chinese folklore, the LEGO® Group released a new animated series in the Asian market. Sets based on the show appeared all over the world. The first wave launched in conjunction with the show. Subsequently, a second, third, and fourth wave followed suit. While not all of the sets
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The LEGO® Group officially unveiled two new summer 2021 Monkie Kid sets. While the internet rumor mill is circulating others, we will stick to the known Canadian facts for now. This wave contains some new characters in the form of the White Bone Demon and the Bone Spirits. As usual, I will update this page when more official information is
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For the past week, I have been on a Monkie Kid review blitz. The LEGO® Group graciously sent me the March 2021 sets ahead of their release. Today, we have reached the final set. Arguably, this is also the most anticipated set of the series. Already, many of you have written to me indicating how much you are looking forward
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Recently, True North Bricks received the third wave of Monkie Kid sets ahead of the official release. Consequently, this week we have done a review marathon that is nearing its end. The second to last entry is Monkie Kid’s Team Dronecopter (80023). The LEGO® Group announced Dronecopter in November 2020. Subsequent details about the set emerged in January 2021. It
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