Daniel Konstanski – Blocks – the monthly LEGO magazine for fans https://blocksmag.com The ultimate LEGO magazine for fans. Providing inspiration, techniques and going behind-the-scenes with LEGO experts. Mon, 09 Feb 2026 15:20:01 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://i0.wp.com/blocksmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/cropped-Blocks-favicon.jpg?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Daniel Konstanski – Blocks – the monthly LEGO magazine for fans https://blocksmag.com 32 32 174750775 A discussion about the LEGO SMART Brick – is it the future? https://blocksmag.com/a-discussion-about-the-lego-smart-brick-is-it-the-future/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=a-discussion-about-the-lego-smart-brick-is-it-the-future https://blocksmag.com/a-discussion-about-the-lego-smart-brick-is-it-the-future/#respond Sun, 11 Jan 2026 23:14:22 +0000 https://blocksmag.com/?p=58692 Graham E. Hancock and Daniel Konstanski explore LEGO SMART Brick, a new innovative system featuring the technology-infused SMART Brick that enhances physical play without screens. Unlike previous LEGO digital integrations, it aims to engage children more deeply while maintaining tactile creativity. Does it limit creativity? Will it succeed in the long term? The experts talk about the pros and cons, the risks and opportunies that SMART Play presents.

]]> https://blocksmag.com/a-discussion-about-the-lego-smart-brick-is-it-the-future/feed/ 0 58692 Unboxing and playing with LEGO Galidor 8316 Kek Powerizer https://blocksmag.com/unboxing-and-playing-with-lego-galidor-8316-kek-powerizer/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=unboxing-and-playing-with-lego-galidor-8316-kek-powerizer https://blocksmag.com/unboxing-and-playing-with-lego-galidor-8316-kek-powerizer/#respond Mon, 18 Aug 2025 13:40:34 +0000 https://blocksmag.com/?p=52690 Read More Unboxing and playing with LEGO Galidor 8316 Kek Powerizer

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]]> https://blocksmag.com/unboxing-and-playing-with-lego-galidor-8316-kek-powerizer/feed/ 0 52690 Learn LEGO factory history at BrickFair Virginia with Daniel Konstanski https://blocksmag.com/learn-lego-factory-history-at-brickfair-virginia-with-daniel-konstanski/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=learn-lego-factory-history-at-brickfair-virginia-with-daniel-konstanski https://blocksmag.com/learn-lego-factory-history-at-brickfair-virginia-with-daniel-konstanski/#respond Wed, 23 Jul 2025 18:52:29 +0000 https://blocksmag.com/?p=51918 Read More Learn LEGO factory history at BrickFair Virginia with Daniel Konstanski

]]> Author of The Secret Life of LEGO Bricks and Blocks Build Expert Daniel Konstanski will be sharing his knowledge of LEGO history at BrickFair Virginia, delivering talks on the first factory and LEGO elements that were designed but never used.…

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]]> https://blocksmag.com/learn-lego-factory-history-at-brickfair-virginia-with-daniel-konstanski/feed/ 0 51918 Daniel Konstanski talks LEGO brick secrets at the New York Public Library https://blocksmag.com/daniel-konstanski-talks-lego-brick-secrets-at-the-new-york-public-library/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=daniel-konstanski-talks-lego-brick-secrets-at-the-new-york-public-library https://blocksmag.com/daniel-konstanski-talks-lego-brick-secrets-at-the-new-york-public-library/#respond Thu, 22 May 2025 17:57:07 +0000 https://blocksmag.com/?p=49166 Daniel Konstanski, Blocks magazine's Build Expert and Historian, discussed about his book, The Secret Life of LEGO Bricks, at the New York Public Library's' Author Talks series, detailing the surprisingly complex history of how the modern LEGO brick came to be.

]]> https://blocksmag.com/daniel-konstanski-talks-lego-brick-secrets-at-the-new-york-public-library/feed/ 0 49166 The best LEGO books for Christmas 2024 https://blocksmag.com/the-best-lego-books-for-christmas-2024/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-best-lego-books-for-christmas-2024 https://blocksmag.com/the-best-lego-books-for-christmas-2024/#respond Tue, 19 Nov 2024 11:13:08 +0000 https://blocksmag.com/?p=44789 Selecting gifts for LEGO fans can be challenging. However, there are excellent LEGO books available for all ages, including titles like The Secret Life of LEGO Bricks and LEGO Marvel Character Encyclopedia. Different books offers unique insights, nostalgia, retro LEGO sets and practical building tips.

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