It’s getting to the time of year when you need something more for the LEGO fan who already had a huge collection – and these special magazines are the perfect way to enrich their brick hobby.
Finding the perfect Christmas gift for the LEGO fan in your life can be a challenge — especially if they already have shelves full of sets! Luckily, there’s one category of gift that’s always a hit; LEGO magazines.
From behind-the-scenes stories and designer interviews to incredible builds and retro nostalgia, these magazines are packed with inspiration and make perfect stocking fillers. Here are five must-have magazines and books that any LEGO fan will love this Christmas…
1. Blocks Book of Retro LEGO Sets: Castle, Pirates and Space
For fans of vintage LEGO, Blocks Book of Retro LEGO Sets is a nostalgic treasure. It dives into classic themes Space, Castle and Pirates, offering deep dives into the sets, characters and stories that defined LEGO in the 1980s and 1990s. With behind-the-scenes interviews with legends like Niels Milan Pedersen and rare archival material, this 132 page magazine is a perfect LEGO Christmas gift for those who love exploring the history of their favourite bricks.
2. Christmas special LEGO magazine
If your LEGO fan enjoys seasonal fun as much as building, this is the LEGO magazine to gift this year. LEGO Icons Model Designer Jae Won Lee reveals the festive secrets behind 10361 Holiday Express Train, Design Manager Samuel Liltorp Johnson explains how the team crafted 41843 Family Christmas Tree Decoration and Blocks reviews the new 2025 seasonal. It’s packed with holiday sets including 40820 Up-Scaled Santa Minifigure, 40809 Festive Gingerbread House and 40806 Gingerbread AT-AT Walker – plus exclusive instructions to build a mini winter train. This 116 page edition is a festive treat and an easy LEGO Christmas gift.
3. Blocks Book of Retro LEGO Sets Volume II
Volume II continues the nostalgia trip with new themes and sets to explore. From Paradisa to Aquazone and beyond, it highlights how LEGO creativity evolved over the years. Creatives who worked at the LEGO Group during the 1980s and 1990s , including Jan Hatting, Steen Sig Andersen and Johnny Pinholt Thorsen share their stories. With detailed features and spotlights on fan-favourite builds, Blocks Book of Retro LEGO Sets Volume II is another ideal stocking filler for any gift for a LEGO fan who loves retro LEGO history.
4. 100 Incredible LEGO Builds
For the fan who loves to be inspired by amazing creations, 100 Incredible LEGO Builds is a visual feast. From massive, detailed models to creative fan-made builds, this magazine is packed with ideas for builders of all ages. What’s more, these fan creations have commentary from professional LEGO designers and it’s guest edited by LEGO Head of Design Matthew Ashton. It’s perfect as a stocking filler or a last-minute gift for a LEGO fan who enjoys seeing the potential of the brick.
5. Blocks Book of Retro LEGO Sets Volume III
The latest edition in the nostalgic series, Volume III, is a must for retro LEGO enthusiasts this Christmas. Not only does it feature classic LEGO themes like Space, Castle, Pirates, Adventurers and Rock Raiders, but Blocks Book of Retro LEGO Sets Volume III also includes 12 Quick Build instructions for recreating modern and mini versions of iconic sets. There are quick spotlights on beloved sets and deeper dives, like the feature on where Space went after Classic. Volume III is a standout LEGO Christmas gift, perfect for anyone who loves diving into LEGO history and remembering the sets they unwrapped as a child during the holidays.
Bonus: Give the gift that keeps giving – a Blocks subscription
If you really want to impress the LEGO fan in your life, a subscription to the monthly LEGO magazine is the gift that keeps on giving all year, arriving directly at their door. Each issue is packed with interviews, building ideas and features on both retro and modern LEGO themes. It’s the perfect solution for those tricky-to-shop-for friends and family who can never get enough LEGO elements.
This Christmas, don’t stress over finding the perfect LEGO gift. Whether it’s a retro-inspired magazine, a festive special edition or a subscription, any of these options make for thoughtful, inspiring and easy LEGO Christmas gifts that will delight fans of all ages.