Guinness World Records has confirmed that the LEGO set inspired by Project Hail Mary was launched into space, reaching an altitude of 34,988 metres. Launched on March 20 from the UK by Sent Into Space, the set went up with figures of Ryland Grace and Rocky. It safely returned to Earth, then a certificate was awarded to directors Phil Lord and Chris Miller.
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Gotta build ’em all! LEGO Pokémon takes over Blocks Issue 138
Blocks magazine celebrates LEGO Pokémon’s launch and the franchise's 30th anniversary in its Issue 138. The edition features an exclusive interview with Model Designer Peter Carmichael, insights on Pokémon sets, a feature on the creation of LEGO Masters Academy, the origins of Castle Forestmen and more. Special subscription deals, including a free LEGO polybag and a chance to win a Pokémon set, are available for a limited time.
Creating LEGO Rocky and Ryland for Icons 11389 Project Hail Mary
Project Hail Mary might be a sci-fi film set far away in the stars, but its true focus lies on its two main characters: Rocky and Ryland. Hear from LEGO Model Designer Nathan Heigert about the importance of capturing their relationship for 11389 Project Hail Mary.
Blending LEGO System and Technic in LEGO 11389 Project Hail Mary
Usually, LEGO designers work primarily with LEGO bricks or LEGO Technic elements. But for 11389 Project Hail Mary, Model Designer Nathan Heigert had to figure out how to blend the two systems together to create the Hail Mary's moving parts, all while keeping the aesthetics of the ship intact.
LEGO 11389 Project Hail Mary – designing for an unreleased movie
LEGO Icons sets are typically based on well-established films and franchises like Pirates of the Caribbean and Transformers, giving designers ample source material to draw from. But when Model Designer Nathan Heigert got to work on 11389 Project Hail Mary, the film was still months away, making for a trickier design process. He explains the challenges that presents and how he overcomes them to deliver an excellent LEGO model to fans.
LEGO Icons 11389 Project Hail Mary revealed
LEGO Icons is adding another license to its portfolio: Project Hail Mary. The new set, 11389 Project Hail Mary, is an 18+ display model tying into the new film releasing in March 2026. It features the main spacecraft with moving parts, plus the first-ever Ryan Gosling minifigure.