21358 Minifigure Vending Machine – Blocks – the monthly LEGO magazine for fans

The inside story of the Sherlock Holmes Book Nook in LEGO magazine Issue 129

Graham — Fri, 27 Jun 2025 07:53:00 +0000

Issue 129 of the LEGO magazine offers insights into the creation of 10351 Sherlock Holmes: Book Nook, exclusive interviews, and reviews of new Jurassic World sets. Subscribers can win a prize and receive special offers. This edition features building instructions and highlights unique models. Available worldwide now.

Should there be LEGO expansion packs?

Tom Saunders — Thu, 12 Jun 2025 10:41:50 +0000

The discussion focuses on whether the LEGO Group should introduce expansion packs for popular sets like the 21358 Minifigure Vending Machine and 21344 The Orient Express Train. Graham E. Hancock and Daniel Konstanski explore potential benefits and logistics of offering additional minifigures or train carriages in separate boxes, considering fan demand and production challenges.

Classic LEGO Castle 6057 Sea Serpent is getting a modern update

Ryan — Thu, 29 May 2025 15:19:14 +0000

LEGO Ideas has announced Castle 6057 Sea Serpent as the grand prize winner of its Twist of Nostalgia challenge. Builders were tasked with updating a classic LEGO set or theme, with the winner going on to become a new LEGO Ideas gift with purchase set.

LEGO Castle Krakens, Griffins, Pirates and Space now in Minifigure Factory

Graham — Sat, 24 May 2025 12:03:53 +0000

LEGO Minifigure Factory has added new Castle factions, Kraken and Griffin, introduced in the 21358 Minifigure Vending Machine, priced at £149.99 / $179.99 / €169.99. The set celebrates vintage themes including Fabuland and Space, while the Minifigure Factory offers custom torsos and logos for these factions alongside classic designs, enhancing the collection.

Make your own modern LEGO Fabuland and Paradisa minifigures

Graham — Sat, 24 May 2025 11:43:53 +0000

LEGO Minifigure Factory has introduced new torso designs themed around Fabuland and Paradisa to coincide with the launch of the 21358 Minifigure Vending Machine. This set features retro minifigures, and the updated service allows fans to customize their torsos using classic motifs, enhancing the collectible experience with added nostalgic elements.

Meet the minifigures of 21358 Minifigure Vending Machine

Ryan — Thu, 22 May 2025 18:14:56 +0000

LEGO Ideas 21358 Minifigure Vending Machine is all about the minifigures. Creative Lead Jordan Scott and Graphic Designer Nathan Davis discuss the references to LEGO themes new and old, from Classic Space and Castle to Fabuland and Paradisa. Plus a few treats for LEGO Ideas fans and the fan designer.

Is LEGO Ideas 21358 Minifigure Vending Machine too expensive?

Ryan — Tue, 20 May 2025 20:19:17 +0000

LEGO set prices are always a hot topic in the LEGO world, and 21358 Minifigure Vending Machine has highlighted many of the most important points regarding LEGO set prices, including price-to-part ratio, element sizes and the cost of the minifigure.

Is LEGO Ideas 21358 Minifigure Vending Machine all about the characters?

Ryan — Tue, 20 May 2025 20:14:29 +0000

LEGO Ideas 21358 Minifigure Vending Machine comes packed with 16 minifigures celebrating classic LEGO themes like Castle, Paradisa and Fabuland. But does the very nature of the vending machine make the inclusion of such desirable characters worth it? And does displaying the minifigures risk turning the Minifigure Vending Machine into a dust collector?

LEGO Ideas 21358 Minifigure Vending Machine final design unveiled

Ryan — Tue, 20 May 2025 13:00:00 +0000

LEGO Ideas has revealed its latest set, 21358 Minifigure Vending Machine. The set has 16 minifigures, many of which reference fan-favourite LEGO themes with new colours for Classic Space astronauts, new factions for LEGO Castle and easter eggs abound for lesser known themes like Fabuland and Paradisa.