Heartland Investment Partners - August 2023

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Darin Garman: Heartland’s Most Trusted Multi-Family Investment Advisor 2505 Silver Oak Trail Marion, IA 52302 DarinGarman.com 319-350-5378

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‘LEGO MASTERS’ WILL PLEASE ALL AGES

Most of us fondly remember letting our imaginations run wild with LEGO blocks as a kid. But it turns out some people never outgrow that fun. A community of high-level adult LEGO builders can construct astounding creations. And in the competition show “LEGO Masters,” they compete spectacularly to determine who is the best of the best. “LEGO Masters” follows a format similar to most reality competition shows. Teams of two compete every week in a new challenge. The team that does the worst goes home, while the others advance closer to the title of LEGO

“LEGO.”) But while they have every size and shape they could ever want, the challenges are no cakewalk. The builders must create structures that move, incorporate water, or hold enormous weight. Amy and Jamie give tips while the builders work and judge the teams on creativity, function, and storytelling. Unsurprisingly, at least one team disappoints most weeks, but many builds are incredibly impressive. You’ll be shocked to learn how much is possible with six-studded bricks! Arnett is a great host who is equally impressed with the contestants’ abilities and willing to inject some levity into the proceedings. His comedic bits keep the show moving, and he’s passionate about the different builds. He also has a destructive streak. Several challenges include builders creating masterpieces for Arnett to blow up, sledgehammer, or try to break with weights. Kids, in particular, will enjoy seeing the pieces go flying. “LEGO Masters” will entertain kids, teens, and adults with laughs, competition, and some education. However, there may be one downside to watching with your children: They might ask you to buy a lot more LEGO. But that, too, presents a new opportunity to bond and spend time together as a family. Even if you don’t win any prizes, making your own creations can be just as fun as watching the pros. As Will Arnett regularly instructs contestants, “Get your brick on!”

Master. Jamie Berard and Amy Corbett, two “master builders” who design kits for LEGO, judge the contestants. Meanwhile, actor and comedian Will Arnett covers hosting duties. Contestants have access to 3 million LEGO in the studio. (Fun fact: “LEGO” is the plural of

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