LEGO Botanical Collection – 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. Sat, 02 May 2026 01:50:04 +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 LEGO Botanical Collection – Blocks – the monthly LEGO magazine for fans https://blocksmag.com 32 32 174750775 LEGO Botanicals offers new plants and a charming slice of nature https://blocksmag.com/lego-botanicals-offers-new-plants-and-a-charming-slice-of-nature/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=lego-botanicals-offers-new-plants-and-a-charming-slice-of-nature https://blocksmag.com/lego-botanicals-offers-new-plants-and-a-charming-slice-of-nature/#respond Sat, 02 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://blocksmag.com/?p=66099 The LEGO Group is launching three new Botanicals sets on June 1: 11514 Cosmos Flowers (£12.99), 11505 Woodland Mushrooms (£69.99), and 11511 Water Lilies (£24.99). Each set introduces unique flowers, expanding the popular theme with various plant representations aimed at builders aged nine and above.

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Celebrate 20 years of LEGO Batman with a special LEGO magazine https://blocksmag.com/celebrate-20-years-of-lego-batman-with-a-special-lego-magazine/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=celebrate-20-years-of-lego-batman-with-a-special-lego-magazine https://blocksmag.com/celebrate-20-years-of-lego-batman-with-a-special-lego-magazine/#respond Fri, 24 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0000 https://blocksmag.com/?p=65892 Blocks Issue 139 celebrates the 20th anniversary of LEGO Batman with in-depth features, including a behind-the-scenes look at LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight and reflections on the theme's evolution. The LEGO magazine for fans, packed with reviews, build inspiration, and nostalgic content, is available worldwide, offering money-saving subscriptions with added benefits.

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LEGO Botanicals 11506 Rocking Plants follows up Happy Plants set https://blocksmag.com/lego-botanicals-11506-rocking-plants-follows-up-happy-plants-set/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=lego-botanicals-11506-rocking-plants-follows-up-happy-plants-set https://blocksmag.com/lego-botanicals-11506-rocking-plants-follows-up-happy-plants-set/#respond Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://blocksmag.com/?p=64557 The sequel to LEGO Botanicals' beloved Happy Plants has been revealed: 11506 Rocking Plants is coming soon. This new set adds two new smiling pots to the collection, perfect for joining the Happy Plants on your desk.

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LEGO Botanicals adds sunflowers and magnolia branches https://blocksmag.com/lego-botanicals-adds-sunflowers-and-magnolia-branches/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=lego-botanicals-adds-sunflowers-and-magnolia-branches https://blocksmag.com/lego-botanicals-adds-sunflowers-and-magnolia-branches/#respond Fri, 30 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://blocksmag.com/?p=60011 The LEGO Botanical collection is adding two new sets on March 1, 2026: 11502 Sunflower Bouquet and 11510 Magnolia Branches. These are display sets intended for adult collectors looking to add a splash of natural colour to their homes — without having to worry about watering.

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LEGO Botanicals 11503 Flower Wall lets you hang brick blooms https://blocksmag.com/lego-botanicals-11503-flower-wall-lets-you-hang-brick-blooms/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=lego-botanicals-11503-flower-wall-lets-you-hang-brick-blooms https://blocksmag.com/lego-botanicals-11503-flower-wall-lets-you-hang-brick-blooms/#respond Thu, 22 Jan 2026 14:00:00 +0000 https://blocksmag.com/?p=59431 LEGO's 11503 Flower Wall, launching on 1 February 2026 for £79.99 / $89.99, is the largest set in the Botanicals theme, comprising 879 pieces. It allows builders to create a hanging floral display with a trellis and various flowers. The set can be combined with others for extended designs, encouraging creativity.

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Designers talk new January 2026 sets in Iron Man LEGO magazine https://blocksmag.com/designers-talk-new-january-2026-sets-in-iron-man-lego-magazine/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=designers-talk-new-january-2026-sets-in-iron-man-lego-magazine https://blocksmag.com/designers-talk-new-january-2026-sets-in-iron-man-lego-magazine/#respond Fri, 19 Dec 2025 08:00:00 +0000 https://blocksmag.com/?p=57951 Issue 135 of the monthly LEGO magazine features insights into the new 76344 Iron Man Mark 3 Collectors’ Edition, interviews with designers from Minecraft and City, and exclusive build instructions. The issue also reveals the BrickLink Designer Program set that could have been! It is the essential magazine for LEGO fans.

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LEGO magazine boldly explores the first ever LEGO Star Trek set https://blocksmag.com/lego-magazine-boldly-explores-the-first-ever-lego-star-trek-set/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=lego-magazine-boldly-explores-the-first-ever-lego-star-trek-set https://blocksmag.com/lego-magazine-boldly-explores-the-first-ever-lego-star-trek-set/#respond Wed, 26 Nov 2025 08:00:00 +0000 https://blocksmag.com/?p=57158 The final LEGO magazine before Christmas, Issue 134 of Blocks, features a deep dive into the new 10356 Star Trek Enterprise set. Packed with interviews, concept art and exclusive mini builds, this edition also highlights the history of the LEGO fan community and reviews of recent releases, making it essential for enthusiasts and a perfect holiday gift.

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Holiday fun arrives in a very festive Christmas LEGO magazine https://blocksmag.com/holiday-fun-arrives-in-a-very-festive-christmas-lego-magazine/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=holiday-fun-arrives-in-a-very-festive-christmas-lego-magazine https://blocksmag.com/holiday-fun-arrives-in-a-very-festive-christmas-lego-magazine/#respond Fri, 24 Oct 2025 07:00:00 +0000 https://blocksmag.com/?p=55152 Issue 133 of Blocks magazine is dedicated to the 2025 LEGO holiday sets, featuring exclusive interviews and reviews to giode you through the models. There's plenty of other content too, including a broaded career interview with Model Designer Chi Wing Lee and a look at an incredible samurai era Japan layout.

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10372 Hibiscus and 10373 Mini Bonsai Trees to join the LEGO Botanicals garden https://blocksmag.com/10372-hibiscus-and-10373-mini-bonsai-trees-to-join-the-lego-botanicals-garden/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=10372-hibiscus-and-10373-mini-bonsai-trees-to-join-the-lego-botanicals-garden https://blocksmag.com/10372-hibiscus-and-10373-mini-bonsai-trees-to-join-the-lego-botanicals-garden/#respond Wed, 02 Jul 2025 00:02:00 +0000 https://blocksmag.com/?p=50844 LEGO Botanicals is getting two new sets to join the garden in August – 10372 Hibiscus and 10373 Mini Bonsai Trees. A new hibiscus plant joins the roster of larger flowers already part of the collection, while three mini bonsai trees should compliment the theme's smaller offerings nicely.

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Go back to 1987 in the LEGO magazine’s Blacktron issue https://blocksmag.com/go-back-to-1987-in-the-lego-magazines-blacktron-issue/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=go-back-to-1987-in-the-lego-magazines-blacktron-issue https://blocksmag.com/go-back-to-1987-in-the-lego-magazines-blacktron-issue/#respond Fri, 31 Jan 2025 08:00:00 +0000 https://blocksmag.com/?p=46406 The latest LEGO magazine celebrates LEGO Space's Blacktron era, featuring an interview with the original designer of 6954 Renegade. It discusses the newly launched 10355 Blacktron Renegade and offers exciting content, including reviews, exclusive build guides, and a subscription giveaway for a chance to win the new set.

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