6285 Black Seas Barracuda – Blocks – the monthly LEGO magazine for fans

How LEGO Pirates changed everything when it debuted in 1989

Daniel — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0000

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.

Go back to the classics with Blocks Book of Retro LEGO Sets Volume III

Tom Saunders — Fri, 31 Oct 2025 08:30:00 +0000

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!

Tom Saunders — Wed, 29 Oct 2025 08:30:00 +0000

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

Ryan — Wed, 26 Feb 2025 08:00:00 +0000

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

Tom Saunders — Mon, 14 Oct 2024 12:16:31 +0000

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

Ryan — Sun, 25 Feb 2024 10:06:00 +0000

There are many classic minifigures from the early days of LEGO System sets, from themes like Space, Castle, Town and Pirates. Blocks is picking out some of the best classics! The LEGO minifigure first appeared in 1978 after careful prototyping……

Retro LEGO sets – the historical themes

Ryan — Mon, 15 Jan 2024 09:08:00 +0000

Blocks takes a trip back in time and visits the historical LEGO themes that fans have known and loved over the years, including Castle, Pirates, Western and Vikings. The minifigure has gone everywhere from space to the jungle and, very……

The Blocks Book of Retro LEGO Sets is a LEGO magazine packed with nostalgia

Tom Saunders — Fri, 01 Dec 2023 10:06:50 +0000

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……

Blocks magazine celebrates milestone in Issue 100 with exclusive LEGO interviews

Graham — Fri, 27 Jan 2023 08:00:00 +0000

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 — Sat, 29 Oct 2022 07:00:00 +0000

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……