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Winter Village Station

As a kid, I remember my parents setting up a small village each Christmas. My mom would use poly-fil fiber (aka pillow stuffing) for snow. I was always fascinated by the village, as I saw it as a playground for Hotwheels cars and such. I purchased my first Winter Village set back in 2014, picking up Santa's Workshop. Each year since, I've purchased that year's Winter Village set. The Toy Shop, the Winter Holiday Train, and this year's set, Winter Village ... Read more

Thanksgiving Harvest

Happy Thanksgiving! Today, in honor of Thanksgiving, I want to look at one of the season vignettes for 2017, the Thanksgiving Harvest! This is a fun little set that reminds me of small town America. Here we have a farmer and his daughter harvesting their fruits and vegetables from their fields. A bird watches carefully, waiting for them both to leave so he can swoop in and find himself a tasty bite to eat! A turkey lurks nearby, not knowing that ... Read more

LEGO® Ideas Women of NASA

I am a dad to two amazing girls. They bring so much joy to my life. They also bring a certain amount of stress! My oldest is on the cusp of her teenage years, and my youngest is only 9. I have my worries about how their life will turn out, but my wife and I do our best to put them on the best path. When I saw that the Women of NASA set from LEGO® Ideas had been approved, ... Read more
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