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Beloved Shrek characters coming in LEGO Minifigures 71053 Shrek Series

Ryan — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 00:30:00 +0000

LEGO Shrek is launching a range of Collectible Minifigures in 71053 Shrek Series. The collection will include 12 fan-favourite characters from Lord Farquaad and Prince Charming to Shrek, Donkey and Fiona.

Phoning home with LEGO 21370 E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial

Ryan — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +0000

Go behind the scenes of the design process for LEGO Ideas 21370 E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial and hear from LEGO designers about how the model came together, from choosing the right elements to figuring out how to best adapt the original fan design.

Creating kingly details in LEGO 11377 The Lord of the Rings: Minas Tirith

Ryan — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +0000

LEGO Icons 11377 The Lord of the Rings: Minas Tirith is more than just a pretty facade. The model has intricate interior details that were intentionally chosen to bring the White City's most iconic spaces and moments to life in the brick.

Building an alien icon for LEGO Ideas 21370 E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial

Ryan — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 08:45:00 +0000

E.T. is as lovable as he is strange-looking, which posed a challenge for LEGO Ideas designers when creating 21370 E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial. Learn how they developed the fan design into the final model.

Blending scales to build LEGO Icons 11377 The Lord of the Rings: Minas Tirith

Ryan — Sun, 05 Jul 2026 07:02:00 +0000

LEGO Icons 11377 The Lord of the Rings: Minas Tirith is the largest-ever LEGO Lord of the Rings set. Learn how the designer behind the model fused micro and minifigure scales to create the ultimate Middle-Earth icon, in time for The Fellowship of the Ring's 25th anniversary.

Biggest LEGO Pokémon SMART Play questions, answered

Ryan — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +0000

The next wave of LEGO SMART Play sets is coming in August, this time mixed with the beloved world of Pokémon. But what can a SMART Play Pokémon do? And will your Star Wars SMART Bricks work with the new sets? Blocks answers all the burning questions about the new sets.

What can LEGO SMART Play Pokémon do?

Ryan — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 19:30:00 +0000

LEGO Pokémon is getting a huge expansion on August 1 with a dozen sets powered by LEGO SMART Play. But what does that mean for the brick-built pocket monsters? Blocks explores everything you'll be able to do with SMART Play Pokémon.

LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight — First impressions Blocks review

Ryan — Fri, 22 May 2026 22:40:00 +0000

LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight is finally available to play. The game promised to deliver a novel experience for LEGO videogames thanks to its overhauled combat system, open world and difficulty slider. Does the game deliver? Blocks shares inital thoghts in this first blush review.

All aboard LEGO City’s summer 2026 sets

Ryan — Sat, 02 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000

LEGO City's summer 2026 lineup is sure to excite LEGO train enthusiasts: There are three new train sets coming soon, from a vintage steam train to a beach tram. Other new releases include a fiery roller coaster and heavy duty construction vehicles.

New LEGO Bluey sets include brick-built Bluey Family

Ryan — Sat, 02 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000

The next wave of LEGO Bluey sets has been revealed. In addition to two 4+ sets, 11217 Brick-Built Bluey Family will offer larger models of Bluey and her family for fans who want to build the iconic dogs.