Description
Blocks, the monthly magazine for LEGO fans, Issue 141 explores the creation of one of the year’s most spectacular LEGO sets, 11377 Minas Tirith, with exclusive designer interviews, behind-the-scenes insights and a packed selection of features, builds and inspiration for LEGO enthusiasts.
Go behind the bricks of the mighty White City as LEGO designers François Zapf and Nicola Belfiore reveal how they developed this enormous The Lord of the Rings model, sharing the design decisions, challenges and lore that shaped the stunning display piece. The issue also includes an exclusive interview with Design Manager Henrik Rubin Saaby about 77984 Jurassic Park Jeep Wrangler and a deep dive into Hero Factory with creator Christian Faber.
There’s much more than Middle-earth across the 116 pages of the magazine – AFOLs can discover how the LEGO Group is making bricks more sustainable, be inspired by incredible summer creations, admire a beautiful Tiffany lamp build and much, much more.
Inside The Lord of the Rings: Minas Tirith
The White City returns to LEGO form in one of the most ambitious sets of the year – and Blocks is taking readers behind the scenes of its creation.
LEGO designers François Zapf and Nicola Belfiore explain how the creative team recreated Minas Tirith’s iconic architecture, balancing authenticity, scale and display appeal to create a truly epic model. The feature is packed with fascinating design insights, development stories from the team behind the set and images of prototype elements.
Jurassic Park Jeep Wrangler
That’s not all though – Blocks also goes inside the development of 77984 Jurassic Park Jeep Wrangler.
Design Manager Henrik Rubin Saaby reveals how the team created a set capable of building four different versions of the iconic vehicle from across the Jurassic Park franchise, while also sharing his own passion for the beloved dinosaur films.
The untold story of Hero Factory
Christian Faber opens the archives to reveal the development of Hero Factory, the constraction theme that followed BIONICLE.
Discover concept art, story ideas and unrealised plans that hint at a much larger universe than fans ever got to see, in an exclusive feature packed with never-before-seen insights.
Building a better future
The LEGO Group is committed to making its products more sustainable in more ways than you might have realised. This issue explores the science and innovation behind the company’s drive to manufacture bricks using more environmentally responsible materials and processes.
Summer creations
Some of the LEGO community’s most talented builders showcase stunning creations inspired by the summer season, demonstrating the incredible variety and creativity of fan building. Some of them are even giant anthropomorphised fruits.
Quick LEGO 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.
- mini Fortnite KIT mech
- mini Toy Story Slinky Dog
- modern Pirates 6245 Harbour Sentry
Plus
- Beautiful brick-built Tiffany lamp
- Top 10 LEGO castles
- Honest reviews of the latest LEGO sets
- Spider-Man: Brand New Day reviews
- Harry Potter set reviews, including Knockturn Alley Wizarding Shops and Philosopher’s Stone – Collector’s Edition
- Review of the huge 76354 S.H.I.E.L.D. Helicarrier
- A look back at the LEGO world in 2003 and the arrival of the first AT-AT
- Classic brickfilms and forgotten display models
- And loads more across 116 premium pages
Product details
Format: Print magazine
Pages: 116
Publisher: Blocks
Issue number: 141
Availability: Worldwide
This issue is perfect for:
- The Lord of the Rings fans excited for 11377 Minas Tirith
- Readers who enjoy exclusive interviews with LEGO designers
- BIONICLE and Hero Factory fans interested in LEGO history
- Builders looking for inspiration and creative techniques
- LEGO fans who love a mix of reviews, nostalgia and hands-on builds
Available now
Blocks, the monthly LEGO magazine, Issue 140 is also available as part of a money-saving subscription.
Subscribers get special perks:
- Discounted price compared to single issues
- The magazine early every month
- A free digital subscription
- Full access to the digital back catalogue
- Free entry into a monthly prize draw
Win LEGO 11505 Woodland Mushrooms
- Blocks is giving away LEGO Botanicals 11505 Woodland Mushrooms to one lucky subscriber.
- To enter, take out a Blocks subscription before 5.00pm UK time on August 6, 2026.
- Existing subscribers are automatically entered.
