Blocks, the LEGO magazine for fans, Issue 145 explores the largest LEGO sets ever made, celebrates Christmas creations from talented builders and goes behind the scenes of upcoming releases. Discover exclusive interviews with the designers behind 67006 The Marvel Skyline and 50090 LEGOLAND Park Adventure, find out how fan creations become official sets through BrickLink Designer Program and get inspired by amazing cyberpunk vehicles.
In Blocks Issue 145
- The biggest LEGO sets ever: With 12,060 elements, 21065 Sagrada Família is the largest LEGO set of all time. Explore the builds that have pushed the boundaries of what the LEGO System can achieve.
- Inside 67006 The Marvel Skyline: Senior Model Designer Bjarke Lykke Madsen reveals how he created a new style of set for the comic book theme, while Senior Graphic Designer Mark Tranter explains the challenges of designing tiny spider webbing and bringing Galactus to life with Kirby Krackle.
- 50090 LEGOLAND Park Adventure: Brick Experience Manager Maxx Davidson discusses this upcoming theme park exclusive, combining an upscaled minifigure, a roller coaster and a micro-scale Miniland.
- Home for the Holidays: LEGO House’s festive Masterpiece Gallery exhibition showcases unique festive creations including an Australian Santa Claus and penguins decorating their Christmas tree. Dídac Perez Soriano, Isaac Snyder, Owen Davis, David Guedes, Isabelle van Vleuten, Lee Magpili and others share the stories behind their models.
- From fan design to official LEGO set: Marcos Garavelli, Maria Kalaoglou and Taylor Anderson explain how they developed their BrickLink Designer Program models, from initial concepts to polished designs ready for release. Follow the journey of 910034 Brick Cross through development images, from an early rough sketch to the final polished render.
Quick LEGO builds
Three compact building projects provide inspiration for your next building session, with full parts lists and just 12 steps to follow:
- A modern take on 6607 Service Truck.
- A miniature version of 76355 Batman Returns Batmobile.
- A tiny depiction of 75457 Executor Super Star Destroyer.
LEGO set reviews
Discover the latest releases in the reviews section, with a focus on Christmas sets like Winter Village 11387 Holiday House, alongside expert analysis of new LEGO sets like Harry Potter 40975 Mini Hogwarts Castle, ONE PIECE 75643 Tony Tony Chopper, Ideas 21371 Wallace & Gromit, 72423 Shrek, Donkey & Puss in Boots and more.
Amazing fan creations
Be inspired by an impressive collection of cyberpunk cars and imaginative builds from talented LEGO fans, with ideas and techniques to influence your own creations.
Plus
- A look back at LEGO Rock Raiders.
- The top 10 uses of LEGO light bricks.
- Exclusive interviews, behind-the-scenes insights and building inspiration.
- 116 pages of LEGO news, features, reviews and more.
Product details
- Format: Print magazine
- Pages: 116
- Publisher: Blocks
- Issue number: 145
- Availability: Worldwide
This issue is perfect for:
- LEGO fans interested in the largest and most ambitious LEGO sets.
- A stocking filler for LEGO enthusiasts who you need a smaller gift for.
- Marvel fans curious about the design of 67006 The Marvel Skyline.
- Builders looking for Christmas creations and fresh building inspiration.
- LEGO fans interested in the design process behind official sets and the BrickLink Designer Program models.
- Collectors who enjoy in-depth LEGO set reviews, interviews and historical features.
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