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New LEGO Creator sets include pirate ship and cute koalas

Graham — Sat, 02 May 2026 00:01:00 +0000

LEGO has announced six new Creator sets for summer, featuring a pirate ship, koalas, and a Ferris wheel. Highlights include the 1,074-piece Iconic Pirate Ship, 1,536-piece Wild Animals: Family of Koalas, and the 916-piece Iconic Ferris Wheel, each with multiple build options.

Creating cuteness for LEGO Ideas 21366 Floating Sea Otters

Ryan — Mon, 09 Feb 2026 14:33:32 +0000

LEGO Ideas 21366 Floating Sea Otters had an adorable foundation to work from thanks to Maximilian Lambrecht's original design. But Model Designer Chris McVeigh wanted to elevate the cuteness even further, adding in an otter pup and the ability for two otters to hold hands, just like in the wild.

LEGO Ideas fan designer talks 21366 Floating Sea Otters

Ryan — Mon, 09 Feb 2026 14:27:39 +0000

What goes into creating a winning LEGO Ideas design? Learn about the inspiration and initial challenges creating 21366 Floating Sea Otters with fan designer Maximilian Lambrecht, along with insights from Model Designer Chris McVeigh and Design Manager Jordan David Scott.

Achieving adorable realism in LEGO Ideas 21366 Floating Sea Otters

Ryan — Mon, 09 Feb 2026 14:19:00 +0000

LEGO Ideas requires a huge team effort to get an idea turned into an official set. Once Maximilian Lambrecht's 21366 Floating Sea Otters project was approved, LEGO Model Designer Chris McVeigh undertook the challenge of tweaking the design so it fit the LEGO Ideas style, aiming to find the perfect balance between realism and cuteness.

LEGO Ideas 21366 Floating Sea Otters unveiled

Graham — Mon, 09 Feb 2026 14:00:00 +0000

LEGO Ideas has announced 21366 Floating Sea Otters, featuring a mother otter with a pup, designed by Senior Model Designer Chris McVeigh and inspired by Maximilian Lambrecht's creation. Priced at £99.99 / $119.99, it releases on March 1. The design includes posable features and a cute otter pup.

LEGO Ideas 21349 Tuxedo Cat unveiled

Graham — Mon, 06 May 2024 13:00:00 +0000

LEGO Ideas has unveiled the latest set in the fan-driven theme – 21349 Tuxedo Cat is a full scale brick pet. Damian Andres is a LEGO fan who designed a cat build based on his own cat. 10,000 fans voted……

The five best LEGO pets

Sean — Mon, 27 Mar 2023 08:26:00 +0000

There’s no doubt that having a pet can enrich your life – even if your pet is made from plastic. The LEGO Group has released countless brick-built animal sets over the years, from massive beasts to the smallest of birds.……

The surprising story of the LEGO cat

Kat — Fri, 19 Aug 2022 07:00:00 +0000

With the LEGO City 2022 sets having introduced a new cat element this year, Blocks magazine takes a look at how the feline has changed its stripes… Cats. Felines. Mouse catchers. The ever popular furry companion goes by many names……

A LEGO City safari – spotting the new animals

Peter — Sat, 10 Jul 2021 13:25:23 +0000

With new lions, elephants and monkeys now in the brick, Peter Wilt runs through the new LEGO City animals that are introduced in the latest wave of sets 2021 is the year of the LEGO animal in City. The new……