LEGO books are expanding into illustrated editions for young children, with two new releases from Little Golden Books now available – here is the Blocks review of LEGO How to Be a Pirate. In a new publishing venture, the LEGO…
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Part of the Blocks review team, Kat uses her LEGO knowledge to cast a discerning eye over the latest sets.
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Diversifying LEGO minifigures – from guide dogs to hearing aids
LEGO minifigures have always been a way for people to see themselves in the world of the brick; they can be tiny representations starring in roleplay adventures or serve as avatars for fans. With so many parts to choose from,…
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LEGO Harry Potter 40577 Hogwarts: Grand Staircase – the Blocks review
LEGO Hogwarts is expanding with 40577 Hogwarts: Grand Staircase, a new set that will be available with qualifying orders at the LEGO online shop – and Blocks is reviewing the model to see if it's worth spending big for. ‘Be…
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How to still get LEGO Collectible Minifigures with the upcoming packaging change
For years LEGO Collectible Minifigure fans have been feebling blind bags in the search of full sets, favourite characters and avoiding the dreaded duplicates. However, a change is on the horizon that’s going to make collecting minifigures much more challenging.…
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From Classic Space to NASA – the LEGO astronaut minifigure
Ever since humanity first looked up to the night sky, we’ve been obsessed with what lies beyond the stars. For centuries astrologers have observed, speculated and discovered secrets about the solar system. And once technology advanced it became possible to…
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Will there be more LEGO Stranger Things sets?
Stranger Things Season 4 is currently airing on Netflix and more or less taking over the world with its soundtrack. Featuring the classic 1985 hit Running Up That Hill by Kate Bush, the song is now stuck in fans heads…
Details you may have missed in LEGO 10305 Lion Knights’ Castle
LEGO Castle fans new and old have been hoping to have their medieval dreams come true since fans were asked to vote on what theme should get a special 90th anniversary set. So, gather thy valiant steed and prepare to…
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Seven multiverse Easter eggs in LEGO Marvel 76218 Sanctum Sanctorum
Sitting unassumingly on Bleecker Street in New York, the Sanctum Sanctorum almost looks like any other building. Except inside it holds secrets, relics, and magic aplenty. Most recently it featured in Doctor Strange: Multiverse of Madness, before the sorcerer (no…
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The best historical LEGO minifigures – from astronauts to artists
From pilots to philosophers, painters to presidents, there is a surprisingly wide range of historical figures from across the centuries who have inspired their very own LEGO minifigures. Galileo Galilei will be the next to continue this trend, with the…
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