Blocks is the essential LEGO magazine for fans and Issue 137 provides a deep dive in the latest innovation from the play experts in Billund, Denmark – the SMART Brick. With exclusive interviews, a guide to the new system and hints about what is coming next, this is the ultimate guide to SMART Play.
As well as covering the new tech-infused Star Wars sets, this edition also covers the development of the new LEGO House exclusive set, shows how to upgrade Sonic the Hedgehog 76998 Knuckles and the Master Emerald Shrine and includes instructions for models like the mini Ravager Jumpsuit Groot from Guardians of the Galaxy.
LEGO SMART Brick – a new dimension for play
- Exclusive interviews with the LEGO Group’s SMART Play team
- How LEGO SMART Bricks, minifigures and tags work
- The thinking that underpins the tech-infused elements
Whether you think SMART Play is the most impressive innovation in years or think the whole project is doomed to fail, this in-depth guide will offer unparalleled insight into its development.
LEGO House celebrates Billund
The LEGO Group is headquartered in Billund, Denmark and just a short walk away from the founder’s original workshop you can visit LEGO House. Master Builder Stuart Harris and Model Designer Maria Jędryszek reveal how they crafted the new exclusive set from the venue, 40507 I Love Billund, illustrated with sketch models and work-in-progress builds.
Sonic – upgrading the Master Emerald Shrine
Once you have built a LEGO set, it’s fun to take it to the next level – as Blocks illustrates in Issue 137, with an epic upgrade to 76998 Knuckles and the Master Emerald Shrine. The Sonic the Hedgehog model becomes a monument worthy of Knuckles’ protection.
Beyond BIONICLE
The expert world builder Christian Faber is using the experience he gained creating BIONICLE to devise a whole new world with a sprawling narrative – Rebel Nature. In an exclusive interview, he discusses building the new franchise that will launch with a video game.
Quick Builds
If you want to use that stash of bricks that you have, put one of this issue’s bite-size builds together:
- Ravager Jumpsuit Groot from Guardians of the Galaxy
- Gungan Sub from Star Wars: The Phantom Menace
- A modern spin on Town 6537 Hydro Racer
LEGO Reviews
Honest, critical reviews of the latest LEGO sets from experts builders, including:
- The Lord of the Rings 11373 Sauron
- Pirates of the Caribbean 10365 Captain Jack Sparrow’s Pirate Ship
- Architecture 21064 Paris – City of Love
- Cars 77255 Lightning McQueen
- Speed Champions 77253 Bugatti Vision Gran Turismo Hyper
- And many more
Plus
- Top 10 creature LEGO sets
- Vic Viper spaceship MOCs
- Going back to the brick world of 1997
- And loads more across 116 premium pages
Product details
Format: Print magazine
Pages: 116
Publisher: Blocks
Issue number: 137
Availability: Worldwide
This issue is perfect for:
- LEGO fans who are interested in SMART Play, SMART Brick and the future of the system
- AFOLs who want to learn more about the historical significance of Billund
- 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 137 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 100 Incredible LEGO Builds special edition magazine.
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- Existing subscribers are automatically entered.
