What was the first ever LEGO magazine?

How much do you know about the first ever LEGO magazine? In this feature from the Blocks archive, we reveal how the very first LEGO Clubs came about – and with them, the very first magazines and newsletters. Blocks, the…

A LEGO City safari – spotting the new animals

With new lions, elephants and monkeys now in the brick, Peter Wilt runs through the new LEGO City animals that are introduced in the latest wave of sets 2021 is the year of the LEGO animal in City. The new…

Where have all of the LEGO DC Super Heroes sets gone?

Batman? Superman? Wonder Woman? While the Justice League might have made a comeback on HBO Max, the DC gang has only made fleeting appearances in LEGO sets this year. Maximus Marriott-Smith laments their absence and speculates on where they’ve gone…

LEGO sets inspired by childhood classics

Peter looks at recent LEGO sets that capture childhood classics, suggests a few future sets that would be welcome and spots a few appealing product ideas created by fans Iconic childhood television shows recreated as LEGO sets have become a…

The best LEGO summer sets at every price point

With LEGO set released practically every month, choosing what to buy can be tricky, especially when a huge wave drops like this year’s summer one. Which themes to choose? What’s the best value for money? Our monthly Reviews section in…

The best LEGO Star Wars: The Clone Wars sets

With more LEGO Star Wars: The Clone Wars sets on the way, we pick out the best sets based on the series so far Way back in 2008, Lucasfilm launched the first Star Wars animated series in decades with a…

What is LEGO Con?

LEGO Con is coming! The LEGO Group is promising product reveals, behind-the-scenes moments and epic can’t miss moments. Here’s everything you need to know about the very first LEGO Con. It’s almost time for LEGO Con, a show that will…

Enhance your LEGO City with Marvel vehicles

Did you know you can really enhance your LEGO City with Marvel sets? Not with the heroes, mechs and spaceships but with the everday vehicles that are hidden within LEGO Super Heroes sets.

The magical nostalgia of LEGO Harry Potter

It has been 20 years since the release of the very first LEGO Harry Potter sets, so let's reflect on how this theme has evolved over the years with new LEGO characters, more detailed models and different formats.

LEGO Masters USA Season 2 Episode 1 round-up

Blocks magazine Editor and avid LEGO Masters viewer Graham Hancock takes a look at the Season 2 premiere – how was the first episode? Who did well? What was the 'wow' build? It’s back – LEGO Masters has arrived with…