Professional LEGO designers like Mike Psiaki and Crystal Fontan test their building skills in a gamer of Brick Like This!, the LEGO party game. With a focus on communication and teamwork, players must instruct and build successfully with tricky twists. Blocks is giving away three game copies to newsletter subscribers, so you can try out the fast and fun game for yourself.
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Marking a milestone with LEGO Star Wars 75419 Death Star
The LEGO Star Wars Ultimate Collector Series 75419 Death Star is the largest LEGO set to date, featuring 9,023 pieces. Design Manager César Soares and Creative Lead Jens Kronvold Frederiksen choose their favourite aspects, including the iconic Imperial shuttle within the set. The set incorporates hidden easter eggs from across the franchise.
How to move LEGO Star Wars Ultimate Collector Series 75419 Death Star safely
The LEGO Star Wars Ultimate Collector Series 75419 Death Star, featuring 9,023 pieces and priced at £899.99 / $999.99, is set for release on October 1. Design Manager César Soares provides a video guide on safely lifting the model from its base to prevent it from ending up as a pile of pieces.
LEGO Star Wars 75419 Death Star: Stabilising the station
The LEGO Star Wars 75419 Death Star set, featuring 9,023 pieces and standing 70cm tall, presented design challenges when it came to stability. Design Manager César Soares explains how he carefully crafted the base of the model so that it would be supported and a certain aspect that had to be removed so it would be sturdy.
LEGO Star Wars 75419 Death Star: Scaling a superweapon
LEGO Star Wars Creative Lead Jens Kronvold Frederiksen and Design Manager César Soares explain how they scaled the enormous new set, 75419 Death Star. They discuss the $1,000 price tag and whether they intended for the set to be so large from the beginning.
Manning the garrison in LEGO Star Wars 75419 Death Star
The LEGO Star Wars Ultimate Collector Series 75419 Death Star set features a record 38 minifigures, including notable characters like Galen Erso and the Hot Tub Stormtrooper. Design Manager Madison O’Neil explains how the set includes minifigures from both Death Stars, emphasising his attention to character details and fun references.
LEGO Star Wars 75419 Death Star: Fully armed and operational
The LEGO Star Wars Ultimate Collector Series set 75419 Death Star incorporates various iconic rooms while maintaining a logical layout. Design Manager César Soares discusses its development, including elevator functionality and room placement, while emphasizing the importance of visual design.
LEGO Star Wars 40771 TIE Fighter with Imperial Hangar Rack – the Blocks review
LEGO Star Wars 40771 TIE Fighter with Imperial Hangar Rack is a free gift that comes with the purchase of the 75419 Death Star upon its release on October 1. While it adds charm with its two minifigures and playful design, it lacks scale coherence with the Imperial Shuttle in the Death Star set, making it non-essential for collectors.
Figuring out the figurehead for LEGO 10365 Captain Jack Sparrow’s Pirate Ship
LEGO Icons 10365 Captain Jack Sparrow’s Pirate Ship reimagines the Black Pearl with attention to detail, including a unique figurehead and captain's cabin inspired by the film series. Design Master Mike Psiaki discusses how he balanced aesthetics and utility, using a predominantly dark colour scheme, while ensuring the model’s parts are distinguishable in the build instructions.
LEGO Masters Jr. – meet Stella and Chelle
Children are competing in LEGO Masters Jr. to find the best builders in the USA, with Stella and Chelle showcasing their skills. They discuss their journey, challenges, and experiences with celebrity Jordin Sparks. The show offers $50,000 for the winners and airs weekly on Fox, also available on Hulu.