Description
Blocks is the premium LEGO magazine and Issue 136 features an in-depth look at the LEGO Artemis Space Launch System Rocket. With expert insight from LEGO Technic Model Designer Olav Krøjgaard, this issue explores the design, engineering and creativity behind one of LEGO’s most ambitious space sets.
With the Artemis II mission approaching, Blocks goes behind the scenes of LEGO’s epic space model. Experienced Model Designer Olav Krøjgaard reveals how he tackled the challenges of designing the Artemis Space Launch System, bringing real-world engineering and functionality back to Technic in a big way.
Inside LEGO magazine Issue 136
LEGO Technic Artemis Space Launch System
- An in-depth design interview with Olav Krøjgaard
- How the LEGO Group recreated NASA’s most ambitious rocket
- Why 42221 marks a return to functional Technic design
The LEGO Artemis feature makes Issue 136 essential reading for anyone interested in LEGO space sets, NASA-inspired models and the future of LEGO Technic.
🎨 LEGO Design Master
In Build & Chat, Yoel Mazur shares the secrets of element design at the LEGO Group. He discusses his journey into LEGO design, offers advice for aspiring designers and explains how concept models influence the creation of new LEGO pieces.
🏛 LEGO House Masterpiece Gallery
Some of the world’s best LEGO fan creations earn a place in LEGO House. Blocks spotlights breathtaking Masterpiece Gallery displays, with insights from the builders behind them.
🖼 LEGO as Art
Renowned builder Jerac presents a series of abstract LEGO creations designed to hang like paintings. Learn about his creative process, then dive into a breakdown of the techniques that bring these unique builds to life.
🧱 Quick Builds
Feeling inspired? Try one of this month’s bite-size builds:
- A Demogorgon from Stranger Things
- Batman’s iconic symbol
- A tiny Back to the Future DeLorean
- A modern reimagining of the classic 6018 Battle Dragon
⭐ LEGO Reviews
Honest, expert reviews of the latest LEGO sets, including:
- 11370 Stranger Things: The Creel House
- Marvel 76343 Hulkbuster vs. The Hulk
- Star Wars 75440 AT-AT
- Icons 10366 Tropical Aquarium
- Speed Champions 77256 Time Machine from Back to the Future
- And many more
🎮 Plus
- Top 10 video game-inspired LEGO sets
- Characterful Disney builds
- Everything you need to know about LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight
- And loads more across 116 premium pages
Product details
Format: Print magazine
Pages: 116
Publisher: Blocks
Issue number: 136
Availability: Worldwide
This issue is perfect for:
- LEGO fans who love space, NASA and the Artemis programme
- Builders interested in LEGO Technic design and engineering
- Readers who enjoy behind-the-scenes LEGO designer interviews
- Fans of LEGO set reviews and fan-built MOCs
Available Now
- Blocks, the monthly LEGO magazine, Issue 136 is also available as part of a money-saving subscription.
- Subscribe for one year in print during the promotional period and receive a FREE LEGO Artemis poster.
- Take out a two-year print subscription and ALSO get a FREE minifigure.
- Subscribers also get their magazine delivered ahead of the shops and are automatically entered into exclusive prize draws every month.
Win LEGO Technic 42221 NASA Artemis Space Launch System Rocket
- Blocks is giving away LEGO Technic 42221 NASA Artemis Space Launch System Rocket to one lucky subscriber.
- To enter, take out a Blocks subscription before 5.00pm UK time on March 5, 2025.
- Existing subscribers are automatically entered.
