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Diversifying LEGO minifigures – from guide dogs to hearing aids

LEGO minifigures have always been a way for people to see themselves in the world of the brick; they can be tiny representations starring in roleplay adventures or serve as avatars for fans. With so many parts to choose from,…

Five Star Wars diorama sets we’d like to see based on the sequel trilogy

Love them or hate them, the films in the Star Wars Sequel trilogy (namely, The Force Awakens, The Last Jedi and The Rise of Skywalker) at least opened up new worlds and alien species for fans of the franchise. With…

LEGO Harry Potter 40577 Hogwarts: Grand Staircase – the Blocks review

LEGO Hogwarts is expanding with 40577 Hogwarts: Grand Staircase, a new set that will be available with qualifying orders at the LEGO online shop – and Blocks is reviewing the model to see if it's worth spending big for. ‘Be…

Revamped LEGO Store Leicester Square to open in August

The LEGO Group will reopen London’s LEGO Store Leicester Square this summer with a new look and larger footprint. LEGO Store Leicester Square will reopen on August 10 as the world’s largest LEGO Store, to coincide with the 90th anniversary…

LEGO activities coming to the UEFA Women’s EURO 2022 Fan Festival

As one of the sponsors of the UEFA Women’s EURO 2022 tournament, the LEGO Group will bring Fantastical Football to the London Fan Festival in Trafalgar Square. This July, the LEGO Gtroup will bring activities to the London Fan Festival…

Children customise their prosthetics with LEGO DOTS

The LEGO Group has worked with UK prosthetics company Koalaa to let children customise their prosthetics with stitch-on DOTS patches. Earlier this year, the LEGO Group launched range of DOTS products including stitch-on patches that can be sewn onto clothing.…

How to still get LEGO Collectible Minifigures with the upcoming packaging change

For years LEGO Collectible Minifigure fans have been feebling blind bags in the search of full sets, favourite characters and avoiding the dreaded duplicates. However, a change is on the horizon that’s going to make collecting minifigures much more challenging.…

From Classic Space to NASA – the LEGO astronaut minifigure

Ever since humanity first looked up to the night sky, we’ve been obsessed with what lies beyond the stars. For centuries astrologers have observed, speculated and discovered secrets about the solar system. And once technology advanced it became possible to…

The LEGO Group will be at London Pride 2022

Tomorrow is London Pride and the LEGO Group will be part of the celebration with hands-on build activities. Pride returns to London tomorrow – July 2, 2022 – to celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community. It's always a well-attended event in the…

Five Star Wars Diorama sets we’d like to see based on the original trilogy

Adult fans have been enjoying building three new LEGO Star Wars Diorama Collection sets, a new type of model that recreate scenes from the saga – so here are some ideas about where this subtheme could go next. While just…