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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The LEGO® Group recently treated us with sneak peaks of the Chinese New Year, Harry Potter, Marvel Superheroes, and Super Mario sets coming in the new year. Today, we got word of the January 2021 Star Wars sets. Take a look at the new X-Wing, TIE Fighter, and Millennium Falcon microfighter. Additionally, the Mandalorian takes a trip to Tatooine! Read
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I have been at it again. I purchased another book that is already out of date just to get a new Minifigure. This time, I got a good deal on the new edition of the LEGO® Star Wars Character Encyclopedia from Dorling Kindersley (DK Publishing). The book came out on April 7, 2020. However, many Star Wars sets have hit
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Back in August, we reported on the upcoming LEGO® Star Wars Holiday Special. Tonight, the LEGO® Group unveiled the official Holiday Special trailer. The special arrives for streaming November 17 on Disney+. Incidentally, that is exactly 22 years after the original, much-maligned Star Wars Holiday Special aired. However, this year, the program takes on an all new LEGO® form that
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It was only a matter of time. LEGO® Baby Yoda is coming soon. The news comes as no surprise given the popularity of Disney’s The Mandalorian. Add to that the cult following Baby Yoda generated following the launch of the program. Now Star Wars and LEGO® fans will be able to build their own version of the Child. The official
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The rumor mill has run rampant lately with whispers of a new Master Builder Series Star Wars set. This morning, those rumors can go to bed. The LEGO® Group officially announced the Mos Eisley Cantina is coming soon! Additionally, the set is available to VIP cardholders in advance of the general release. Incidentally, LEGO® Star Wars has seen smaller versions
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2020 Advent Calendars details are surfacing. This year’s selection includes City, Friends, Harry Potter, and Star Wars. We already reported on the Star Wars calendar along with other upcoming Star Wars sets. Additionally, you can read about the Holiday Special tie-in. However, I included the images again in this article just to give the full overview. 60268 – City Advent
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Earlier today, StarWars.com announced the LEGO® Star Wars Holiday Special. The show airs on November 17, 2020. Additionally, the special is a Disney+ exclusive. Star Wars fans sit down for this next bit. It looks like a sequel to the 1978 live-action Holiday Special. However, it ties in nicely to this year’s LEGO® advent calendar. The special features many classic
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While perusing the Toys R Us Canada website this evening, I happened across an interesting find. The Canadian toy retailer is getting a LEGO® Star Wars exclusive set. Judging from the images, the set celebrates the 40th anniversary of the Empire Strikes Back. Incidentally, the film was released on May 21, 1980. The set itself is the Star Wars Bespin
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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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