Brave reporter Tintin's space adventures, inspired by Hergé's comics, culminated in LEGO Ideas 21367 Tintin Moon Rocket. The set, crafted with attention to detail, reflects real-world technology and artistic innovation. Design Master Ellen Bowley explains how she crafted the LEGO set with comic books as inspiration. Priced at £139.99, it uses 1,283 pieces and is set for release on April 4.
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Imbuing LEGO Ideas 21367 Tintin Moon Rocket with the spirit of adventure
The upcoming LEGO set 21367 Tintin Moon Rocket, inspired by Hergé's iconic adventures, features 1,283 pieces and retails for £139.99. It reflects the enduring popularity of Tintin, who explores mysteries alongside his dog, Snowy, and Captain Haddock. Ellen Bowley and Jordan Scott explain how this set aims to engage new fans while celebrating the legacy of the classic comics.
Preparing for blast off in LEGO Ideas 21367 Tintin Moon Rocket
LEGO Ideas 21367 Tintin Moon Rocket set, inspired by Hergé's comic series, features 1,283 pieces and is priced at £139.99, launching on April 4. The design captures the iconic rocket, emphasising a six-sided shape for authenticity. Creator Alexis Dos Santos and LEGO Design Master Ellen Bowley worked on the model at different stages to bring this beloved vehicle to the brick and here they discuss their approach.
Creating a crew for LEGO Ideas 21367 Tintin Moon Rocket
The first-ever LEGO Tintin set, 21367 Tintin Moon Rocket, launches on April 4, utilising 1,283 elements and priced at £139.99. Inspired by Hergé's stories, the set includes Tintin, Captain Haddock, Snowy, and detectives Thomson and Thompson, all presented in spacesuits. The Ideas design team reveals how they crafted the LEGO characters for this special Tintin set.
LEGO SMART Play Star Wars demo with the designers
The LEGO Group has introduced SMART Play and the SMART Brick in new Star Wars sets, enhancing play through interactive features like battles and character actions. Key designers demonstrate the technology, which integrates with models to create engaging experiences. Eight new sets have launched, with three including the SMART Brick, enriching play for children who want to explore the Star Wars galaxy.
How LEGO Pirates changed everything when it debuted in 1989
In 1989, LEGO launched the transformative LEGO Pirates theme, with the flagship set 6285 Black Seas Barracuda. It marked a significant shift in the LEGO Group's design philosophy and storytelling, introducing new pieces, expressive minifigures, and a focus on immersive narratives. This innovative concept spurred lasting success and shaped the brand's future.
Creating LEGO Rocky and Ryland for Icons 11389 Project Hail Mary
Project Hail Mary might be a sci-fi film set far away in the stars, but its true focus lies on its two main characters: Rocky and Ryland. Hear from LEGO Model Designer Nathan Heigert about the importance of capturing their relationship for 11389 Project Hail Mary.
Blending LEGO System and Technic in LEGO 11389 Project Hail Mary
Usually, LEGO designers work primarily with LEGO bricks or LEGO Technic elements. But for 11389 Project Hail Mary, Model Designer Nathan Heigert had to figure out how to blend the two systems together to create the Hail Mary's moving parts, all while keeping the aesthetics of the ship intact.
LEGO 11389 Project Hail Mary – designing for an unreleased movie
LEGO Icons sets are typically based on well-established films and franchises like Pirates of the Caribbean and Transformers, giving designers ample source material to draw from. But when Model Designer Nathan Heigert got to work on 11389 Project Hail Mary, the film was still months away, making for a trickier design process. He explains the challenges that presents and how he overcomes them to deliver an excellent LEGO model to fans.
Why did LEGOLAND Billund open?
LEGOLAND Billund was the first-ever LEGOLAND Park, opened in 1968, just ten years after the LEGO brick as we know it was patented. And the story behind the park goes deeper than just wanting a theme park — it in fact wasn't originally intended to be a theme park at all...