Get ready to open that wallet Star Wars fans because the UCS Razor Crest (75331) has been revealed. This long rumoured and much hoped-for hero ship is finally getting the Ultimate Collector Series treatment. And boy is it ever ultimate. This is a beast of a set – at 72 cm long it’s on par with the UCS Republic Gunship
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In Episode 9 of Bargain Bricks, we took a look at Droid Escape (9490), a Star Wars set from 2012. I acquired the kit is a bulk bin of LEGO® bricks that I found for a good price on Facebook Marketplace. As far as I know, the LEGO® Group has produced three versions of this set to date. This one
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If you head on over to the LEGO®️ website you will see listings for two of the upcoming 2022 Advent Calendars. And while there isn’t much fanfare to accompany them, we now have pricing, details and photos for the Harry Potter and Star Wars calendars. I know I look forward to these two themes the most among the year’s entries.
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The reveals for the Summer 2022 Star Wars sets continue at this year’s Star Wars Celebration. We now have the official pics and info on BD-1 (75335) and Ambush on Ferrix (75338). BD-1 is the first (and hopefully not last) set based on the Jedi: Fallen Order video game. In that game – which is amazing btw – BD-1 is
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Star Wars Celebration is an annual event in California that celebrates… you guessed it… Star Wars! Called the “ultimate fan experience”, the convention features celebrity guests from all corners of the franchise, including actors, voice actors, authors, special effects, marketing, and even toys! Yes, representatives from the LEGO® Group will be on hand to reveal the latest in sets from
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A while ago, I bought 13.6 kg of random LEGO® bricks off of Facebook Marketplace. When perusing the listings, I noticed some interesting parts in the collection. The bin ended up inspiring the Bargain Bricks series here at True North Bricks. Now, it also produces a number of interesting throwback reviews. This week, we take a deeper look at the
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To celebrate May the Fourth 2022, we’ve been posting Star Wars content all week here at True North Bricks. Consequently, it is only fitting that Bargain Bricks: Episode 10 also delves into the theme once more. This week, we have a throwback all the way to 1999 and the original LEGO® Star Wars sets. We’re talking back when even Star
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HAPPY STAR WARS DAY FRIENDS!! Our May the 4th celebration continues with Part II of the Ahsoka Tano Appreciation Post. She’s such an awesome character that she warrants two articles. Thankfully her appearances in LEGO®️ form are manageable and two parts will do. For this post, I will be looking at and casually reviewing three current sets with Ahsoka as
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Ahsoka Tano is one of the best new, and now legacy, characters in Star Wars. I will defend that hill with everything I got! But in all likelihood, many fans agree with me. At the very least, she is a character that is now entrenched in the franchise and has played a pivotal role in the lore thus far. Ahsoka
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Star Wars Week continues with an all-new Minifigure Monday. Yesterday we took a look at the 10 Biggest Star Wars sets. For today’s installment, I will be giving you all a look at my Star Wars troopers minifigure collection. I am all about the minifigures, but for a theme like Star Wars, I tend to narrow my focus to just
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