It’s time to journey back to the golden age of LEGO building! The latest special edition from Blocks, the LEGO magazine for fans, is here — Blocks Book of Retro LEGO Sets Volume III is packed with nostalgia, creativit, and deep dives into some of the most beloved classic LEGO themes ever made.
Blocks Book of Retro LEGO Sets Volume III is a 132-page celebration of retro LEGO, filled with all-new content that’s sure to delight both seasoned collectors and newer fans who love the timeless charm of vintage LEGO builds. Inside, you will find exclusive interviews, fascinating behind-the-scenes stories and lovingly researched features that explore the themes, sets and characters that defined decades of LEGO play. It is available to buy now.
In this latest volume, Blocks takes a close look at how the LEGO Space universe evolved after the Classic era, from Futuron and Blacktron through to M-Tron, Space Police, Spyrius and Mars Mission. You’ll see the ones you remember, the ones that were before your time and the ones that came later!
Fans of archaeological derring-do will enjoy an in-depth feature on LEGO Adventurers. Is his name Johnny Thunder, Sam Grant or Joe Freeman? Blocks explores the official character bios when planning a potential video game adaptation that attempted to weave together the different international backstories.
There’s also an exclusive story on the creation of Rock Raiders, revealing concept models and video game storyboards that show how the theme was planned out in the late 1990s.
Blocks also chats with LEGO Graphic Designer Nathan Davis, who worked on reimagining the worlds of Castle, Space, Pirates, Paradisa and Fabulans for 21358 Minifigure Vending Machine. Meanwhile, LEGO historian Daniel Konstanski, author of The Secret Life of LEGO Bricks, uncovers the history of Systemvej, the original LEGO factory that helped shape the town of Billund, Denmark.
Of course, no Blocks special would be complete without some hands-on building! Volume III includes 12 brand-new Quick Build instructions, each with a full parts list, so readers can create modern mini versions of their favourite classic LEGO sets from the 1980s, 1990s and 2000s.
Due to high demand, the original Blocks Book of Retro LEGO Sets: Castle, Pirates and Space is back in print — the perfect companions for this brand-new edition. Volume II is also still in stock, so collect all three to build out your LEGO library.
Whether you grew up with vintage LEGO models or simply love discovering the stories behind LEGO’s most iconic sets, Blocks Book of Retro LEGO Sets Volume III is an essential addition to your LEGO book collection.