Issue 138 of Blocks, the magazine for LEGO fans, is celebrating the new LEGO Pokémon collaboration with an exclusive designer interview and reviews of the new sets. This edition also includes a behind-the-bricks look at LEGO Masters Academy, the new immersive build tutorial experience at LEGO House.
Within the magazine’s 116 pages, there’s plenty more besides for AFOLs to enjoy – including a mini Razor Crest build from Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu, the origins of Castle Forestmen, collecting LEGO ephemera, a big Build & Chat with Design Master Ellen Bowley and much, much more.
LEGO Pokémon – Gotta Build ‘Em All!
- Exclusive interview with Model Designer Peter Carmichael
- A deep dive into the creation of the biggest set, 72153 Venusaur, Charizard and Blastoise
- Reviews of 72152 Pikachu and Poké Ball and 72151 Eevee
Fans have been waiting for LEGO Pokémon and now, in the year that the franchise turns 30, it has finally happened! This special magazine marks the occasion with a fascinating interview and considered set reviews.
How LEGO Masters Academy Happened
Find out how LEGO House Head of Experience Søren Bering Andersen and his team created this new addition to the popular destination in Billund, Denmark. Learn the ins and outs of taking the idea of builds tutorials and putting that together with a popular TV format – all illustrated with images showing how construction progressed over the course of a year.
Metal Heart Spaceship Build
Nick Trotta built the awesome R-104 Metal Heart spaceship, inspired by the R-Type video games. Read his perspective on creating the epic build, then take a look at some of the tricks and techniques he employed to see if you can borrow some for your own creations.
Collecting Ephemera
Not everyone collects thousands of sets… some fans collect the things that are supposed to be thrown away; leaflets, catalogues, flyers and anything else that is easily overlooked. Get insight into this niche part of the community from a self-confessed LEGO ephemera obsessive.
Quick Builds
There are mini builds to put together with the bricks you have at home – or if you prefer to do them exactly right, you can use the parts list to order the relevant elements.
- The Razor Crest from Star Wars: The Mandalorian & Grogu
- 6975 Alien Avenger from the Space UFO theme
- 11384 Golden Retriever
LEGO Reviews
Honest, critical reviews of the latest LEGO sets from experts builders, including:
- Star Wars SMART Play sets
- 43020 FIFA World Cup Official Trophy
- 11389 Project Hail Mary
- 71858 Four Weapons Blacksmith
- 11375 Ferrari F2004 & Michael Schumacher
- 11376 Ford Model T
Plus
- The origins of Castle Forestmen
- Deep dive interview with LEGO Design Master Ellen Bowley
- Top 10 retro returns
- And loads more across 116 premium pages
Product details
Format: Print magazine
Pages: 116
Publisher: Blocks
Issue number: 138
Availability: Worldwide
This issue is perfect for:
- LEGO Pokémon collectors who want the inside story on the design of the sets
- Fans who love to learn more about LEGO House and how experiences are made
- Aspiring LEGO designers who want insight into how the company works
- Builders looking for new creative inspirations
- LEGO fans who are bored of watching other people play with bricks online and want more thorough coverage
Available Now
- Blocks, the monthly LEGO magazine, Issue 138 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 polybag set – 30710 Skid-Steer Loader
- Take out a two-year print subscription and ALSO get a FREE Blocks Book of Retro LEGO Sets special edition magazine.
- Subscribers also get their magazine delivered ahead of the shops and are automatically entered into exclusive prize draws every month.
Win LEGO 72151 Eevee
- Blocks is giving away LEGO Pokémon 72151 Eevee to one lucky subscriber.
- To enter, take out a Blocks subscription before 11.59pm UK time on April 30, 2026.
- Existing subscribers are automatically entered.
