Brick Like This! is a new party-style board game by the LEGO Group and Asmodee, unveiled at the UK Toy Fair. Up to eight players compete in teams to build LEGO models based on shape cards, with added challenges for complexity. The game is set to launch later in 2025.
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The LEGO Group takes a bigger slice of the UK toy market
In 2024, the UK toy market saw a 3.7% decline in sales to £3.4 billion, although LEGO Group's sales grew in Building Sets with themes like Icons and Botanicals.
A message from Blocks magazine to our readers – 2024
Blocks, the monthly LEGO magazine, celebrates a successful 2024 and its 10th anniversary, reflecting on the growth of LEGO content and its commitment to in-depth, long-form articles for dedicated fans. Editor Graham E. Hancock thanks the team and subscribers, highlights new features, and teases exciting plans for 2025.
LEGO Icons 10355 Blacktron Renegade brings a Space faction back
LEGO is reintroducing a retro faction in 2025 with the release of set 10355 Blacktron Renegade on January 1, featuring 1,151 pieces for £89.99 / €99.99. This set pays homage to the classic 6954 model and includes two vehicle builds, three minifigures, and a droid, rekindling nostalgia for fans.
LEGO Icons 10350 Tudor Corner is the newest modular building
The LEGO Group is set to release the 3,266-piece modular building, 10350 Tudor Corner, on January 1 for £190.99 / $229.99 / €229.99. Inspired by British architecture, it features a traditional pub, restaurant, haberdashery, clockmaker’s workshop, and apartment.
The LEGO Group kicks off Christmas at LEGO Store Leicester Square
The LEGO Group kicked off the Christmas shopping season with a special event at their Leicester Square store in London on November 13. Attendees, including celebrities, enjoyed the store's festive makeover featuring Cataclaws, live music, and activities.
LEGO Marvel unveils 76294 X-Men: The X-Mansion
Blocks magazine Issue 120 arrives with The Nightmare Before Christmas cover feature
Blocks, the monthly LEGO magazine, celebrates its 120th issue with a The Nightmare Before Christmas cover, along with exclusive interviews. To commemorate, new and renewing subscribers receive a commemorative brick and other gifts. Exclusive features include interviews with the director of Piece by Piece and LEGO Fortnite character designer Crystal Fontan. Additional LEGO content, builds, and reviews are included.
LEGO Star Wars 75397 Jabba’s Sail Barge comes with free 40730 Luke Skywalker’s Lightsaber
Anyone who’s looking to expand their scum and villainy collection with LEGO Star Wars Ultimate Collector Series (UCS) 75397 Jabba’s Sail Barge can get 40730 Luke Skywalker’s Lightsaber for free. 75397 Jabba’s Sail Barge will launch on October 3 as…
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LEGO Star Wars 75397 Jabba’s Sail Barge launching this October
The upcoming LEGO Star Wars UCS 75397 Jabba’s Sail Barge is a massive new minifigure scale model with 3,942 pieces and detailed interior. It includes 11 new minifigures and costs £429.99 in the UK, $499.99 in the US, and €499.99 in Europe. The set will be available on LEGO.com from October 3, with a gift for early buyers.