The summer wave of LEGO® sets has finally arrived in Canada. Along with it, a new gift-with-purchase (GWP) at the LEGO® Store. While the price point for the GWP is high, the sheer number of set releases makes it an easy target. Clearly, many AFOLs agreed. The staff at my local store told me stories of the August 1 line-ups.
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Summer 2021 is not over yet, but the Halloween sets are coming out! Among them is the Halloween Owl (40497). It is the third in a series that began with the Valentine’s Bear and was followed up by the Easter Bunny. This is a small set, and quick review to provide you with your first, pre-release look at this festive
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Summer 2021 offered little in the way of DC Comics LEGO® sets. However, Marvel is certainly packing a punch. Earlier this summer, we got the epic Daily Bugle. Shortly after, the LEGO® Group announced six sets based on the Infinity Saga. Last week, the Bro Thor’s New Asgard announcement hit the airwaves, along with three Spider-Man sets. Today, we get
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I received a press release from the LEGO® Group this morning and my first thought was: “Isn’t this already a thing?” Then I took a closer look, and I stand corrected. It is similar to something that is already thing 😉. This morning, the LEGO® Group officially announced the Volkswagen T2 Camper Van is coming soon… not to be confused
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Bro Thor’s New Asgard (76200) is the latest Marvel set officially revealed by The LEGO® Group for the summer 2021 line up. The Infinity Saga wave continues with this latest addition featuring Thor and friends lounging and lazing away at their home in New Asgard. This set recreates Thor’s living room in all it’s messy fun first seen in Avengers:
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Three upcoming 2021 Technic sets were announced by the LEGO® Group today. Say hello to the Ford F-150 Raptor, 4×4 Mercedes-Benz Zetros Trial Truck, and Heavy-Duty Tow Truck. Two of the three sets are hitting store shelves on August 1, 2021. The third is already available for pre-order, but will not come out until October. Keep reading for all the
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The LEGO® Ideas Typewriter (21327) is the brainchild of AFOL Steve Guinness from the UK. It reached 10,000 supporters on the Ideas platform in October 2019. After the rigorous review stage, the LEGO® Group approved the design for production in June 2020. Subsequently, a year later, the set is available for VIP pre-order. Boasting features like moving keys and typebar,
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The LEGO® Group has revealed 3 more sets coming to the Star Wars summer 2021 wave. The just-announced sets will focus on the immensely popular The Mandalorian TV show currently streaming on Disney+. Although images were already leaked in catalogues online somewhat recently, we now have box art, hi-res images and set details. Like the rest of the summer 2021
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Hogwarts Chamber of Secrets (76389) is the largest of the summer 2021 Harry Potter releases. Previously, we have reviewed other offerings from the wave here on True North Bricks. Those sets included Polyjuice Potion Mistake, Fluffy Encounter, Fawkes, Hogsmeade Village Visit, and the new BrickHeadz. This set features the first large segment of Hogwarts since the Astronomy Tower from August
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Of all the summer 2021 Harry Potter sets, Hogsmeade Village Visit (76388) intrigued me most. I love LEGO® buildings. I was particularly fond of Diagon Alley and the customization potential it brings to medieval displays. Consequently, I was thrilled to see more buildings (other than Hogwarts) in this wave of sets. While not from Diagon Alley, these buildings go well
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