Description
Blocks, the monthly LEGO magazine for fans, Issue 143 celebrates the arrival of the long-awaited LEGO Ideas 21369 The X-Files with exclusive interviews, behind-the-scenes insights and a packed selection of features, reviews and inspiration for LEGO enthusiasts.
Go behind the bricks of The X-Files as fan designer Brent Waller reveals how a model he first created a decade ago, after several false starts, finally became an official LEGO set. The issue also includes exclusive interviews with The X-Files creator Chris Carter and William B. Davis, who played the mysterious Cigarette-Smoking Man.
There’s much more throughout the 116 pages of the magazine – discover why playing with LEGO bricks is so satisfying with professor Jess Uhre Rahbek, explore an expanded Create section packed with new building inspiration, try Quick Builds inspired by ONE PIECE, E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial and Castle, and find out which of the latest LEGO releases deserve a place in your collection.
In Blocks Issue 143:
- Exclusive interview with fan designer Brent Waller about the long journey from his original X-Files creation to LEGO Ideas 21369 The X-Files
- The X-Files creator Chris Carter discusses the making of the beloved series, its enduring legacy and s fascination with life’s biggest questions
- William B. Davis reveals what it was like to play the Cigarette-Smoking Man and create a layered villain
- Professor Jess Uhre Rahbek explores why LEGO bricks are so enjoyable to play with and discusses his book This is Why You Love LEGO
- An expanded Create section with new techniques, build inspiration and ideas to kick-start your next project
- Quick Builds inspired by ONE PIECE 75646 Garp’s Marine Battleship, 21370 E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial and Castle 6081 King’s Mountain Fortress
- Reviews of new LEGO sets from Disney, Toy Story, Pokémon, The Lord of the Rings, Star Wars and more
- Explore a huge cyberpunk tower
- Discover the history of BrickLink
- Plus all of the regular features, news, insights and inspiration that make Blocks the ultimate magazine for LEGO fans
Inside LEGO Ideas 21369 The X-Files
The truth is in Blocks as the long-awaited LEGO The X-Files finally becomes a reality.
Fan designer Brent Waller first created his X-Files-inspired model a decade ago, but there were many twists and turns before the model became an official LEGO set. Brent shares the story behind that journey, revealing how his original idea evolved along the way and the shout out he received from David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson (the actors behind Fox Mulder and Dana Scully).
The issue goes even deeper into The X-Files with exclusive interviews with creator Chris Carter and William B. Davis. Carter reflects on crafting the series, making movies, exploring paranormal phenomenon and toying with life’s biggest questions, while Davis looks back at playing the enigmatic Cigarette-Smoking Man and giving the villain a layered personality.
Why do we love playing with LEGO bricks?
What makes sitting down with a pile of LEGO bricks such a satisfying experience?
Jess Uhre Rahbek, a professor specialising in play who has worked with the LEGO Foundation and LEGO House, explores that question in his new book, This is Why You Love LEGO. It delves into what happens when you build creatively in a granular way that illuminates the process in new ways. Jess shares his ideas with Blocks and explains the concept of ‘playful tension’ that is at the heart of the LEGO experience.
New LEGO building inspiration
The Create section is bigger than ever in Issue 143, with new pages designed to get builders thinking differently about the next project.
Discover techniques to kick-start a new build, learn how to create a mech that you can customise however you like, experiment with a distinctive build style using cheese slopes and find plenty of other ideas to inspire your own LEGO creations.
As ever, you can also admire outstanding models from talented LEGO builders, including a huge cyberpunk tower and other inventive creations that demonstrate what is possible with the LEGO System.
Quick LEGO builds
There are new mini builds to put together with the bricks you have at home – or, if you prefer to build them exactly right, you can use the parts lists to order the relevant elements.
- ONE PIECE 75646 Garp’s Marine Battleship
- Ideas 21370 E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial
- Castle 6081 King’s Mountain Fortress
Reviews
Blocks takes an honest look at the latest LEGO releases, including new sets from:
- Disney Moana
- Toy Story
- Pokémon
- The Lord of the Rings
- Star Wars
- Ideas
- and more!
Plus
- Exclusive interviews with The X-Files creator Chris Carter and Cigarette-Smoking Man actor William B. Davis
- The history of BrickLink
- Why LEGO play is so satisfying
- An expanded Create section with new building techniques
- Authoritative reviews of the latest LEGO releases
- More incredible fan creations and building inspiration
- Quick Builds inspired by ONE PIECE, E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial and Castle
- News, nostalgia and fascinating LEGO insights
- And loads more across 116 premium pages
Product details
Format: Print magazine
Pages: 116
Publisher: Blocks
Issue number: 143
Availability: Worldwide
This issue is perfect for:
- The X-Files fans excited to build LEGO Ideas 21369 The X-Files
- Readers who enjoy exclusive interviews with creators and LEGO fan designers
- LEGO fans curious about why building and playing with LEGO is so enjoyable
- Builders looking for new techniques and inspiration for their own creations
- Fans of Disney, Toy Story, Pokémon and other LEGO themes who want honest reviews of the latest sets
- LEGO enthusiasts who love a mix of reviews, fan creations, Quick Builds and behind-the-scenes features
Available now
Blocks, the monthly LEGO magazine, Issue 143 is available as a single issue or as part of a money-saving subscription.
Subscribers get special perks:
- Discounted price compared with single issues
- The magazine delivered early every month
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- Full access to the digital back catalogue
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