In 1989, LEGO launched the transformative LEGO Pirates theme, with the flagship set 6285 Black Seas Barracuda. It marked a significant shift in the LEGO Group's design philosophy and storytelling, introducing new pieces, expressive minifigures, and a focus on immersive narratives. This innovative concept spurred lasting success and shaped the brand's future.
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Go back to the classics with Blocks Book of Retro LEGO Sets Volume III
Take a trip down memory lane with Blocks Book of Retro LEGO Sets Volume III — the latest special edition LEGO magazine packed with 132 pages of retro brick goodness! Explore classic themes like Space, Castle, and Pirates; uncover the stories behind Adventurers and Rock Raiders; and enjoy brand-new Quick Build instructions inspired by vintage LEGO sets. Perfect for fans of LEGO history, design, and nostalgia — available now worldwide.
Blocks Book of Retro LEGO Sets is back and available to order!
The Blocks Book of Retro LEGO Sets is back in stock after high demand, featuring nostalgia from classic LEGO themes Space, Castle, and Pirates. This 132-page magazine includes interviews with legendary designers, spotlights on classic models and building instructions.
The six best classic LEGO Pirates ships
LEGO Pirates has been a fan-favourite theme ever since its launch in 1989. The original run of the theme was full of fantastic pirate ships, from small adventuring ships to imposing flagships like the infamous 6285 Black Seas Barracuda...
The Blocks Book of Retro LEGO Sets Volume II will take you back to childhood
Blocks is releasing the highly anticipated Blocks Book of Retro LEGO Sets Volume II, perfect for nostalgic fans and Christmas gifting. This special edition features new content, interviews, building instructions, and insights into classic LEGO themes from the 1980s and 1990s.
Five retro LEGO minifigures fans still love
The Blocks Book of Retro LEGO Sets is a LEGO magazine packed with nostalgia
If you need a gift for the LEGO fan in your life this Christmas, then Blocks has just the thing for you – a special one-off LEGO magazine; the Blocks Book of Retro LEGO Sets. Anyone who grew up with…
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Blocks magazine celebrates milestone in Issue 100 with exclusive LEGO interviews
Find out how the monthly LEGO magazine is celebrating 100 issues. Blocks has interviews with two of the most beloved LEGO talents around – Jamie Berard, star of LEGO Masters, and Niels Milan Pedersen, creator of the classic LEGO Pirates theme. To really make the most of the beautiful LEGO cake cover, you can get a deal on the limited edition poster when you buy Issue 100 of the LEGO magazine for fans.
How do you choose a favourite LEGO set?
Daniel Konstanski thinks about how to answer the almost impossible question – what is your all-time favourite LEGO set? I had the pleasure of briefly participating in the 2019 Beyond the Brick 24-hour livestream to raise money for charity. Despite…