In Issue 87 of Blocks, the LEGO magazine for fans, there are reviews on 75313 AT-AT, 10297 Boutique Hotel and 40539 Ahsoka Tano – plus an extended interview with LEGO Ideas Design Manager Sam Johnson.
Blocks, the LEGO magazine for fans, is back with Issue 87 and reviews of the latest LEGO sets. Both 75313 AT-AT and 10297 Boutique Hotel go under the spotlight to see how the new Star Wars UCS set and modular building measure up.
Issue 87 is available worldwide as a single issue or as part of a subscription now and will be in UK stores from January 6. If you subscribe to Blocks magazine before February 2, you’ll be in with a chance of winning LEGO Star Wars 75313 AT-AT!
Ideas Design Manager Sam Johnson stops by for an extended conversation. Just over a decade ago, he got his dream job in Billund. In this interview he shares the story of starting his career, then discusses what it’s really like to work in Billund. There’s some great insight into what a LEGO design job entails.

That’s not the only exclusive interview though, as LEGO House CEO Jesper Vilstrup lets us know what is going on at the Home of the Brick. Find out how 2021 went for the attraction and what 2022 has in store – including a new attraction. The Hageman brothers discuss their early work on The LEGO Movie, before Phil Lord and Chris Miller were hired.
Experts share insight into why adult play is becoming more common and what its benefits might be – it’s a great justification for why your LEGO hobby is a positive force in your life.
There’s plenty more besides in Blocks magazine’s 116 pages, including an Aquazone retrospective, a classic build reimagined, tips on building small clocks, behind-the-scenes on the new NINJAGO mechs, top 10 video game minifigures and much, much more.
Don’t forget that we’re giving away 75313 AT-AT! To be entered into the monthly prize draws and to get Blocks magazine delivered every month – ahead of the shops – check out the money-saving subscription deals available.
Everyone who subscribes to the print edition by February 2 will be in with a chance of winning (existing subscribers will automatically be entered into each prize draw).