The LEGO 43263 Beauty and the Beast Castle, designed by Ryan Van Woerkom, celebrates the beloved film's legacy with 2,916 pieces depicting major scenes and characters. He talks about the design process with Blocks, which involved extensive research on the castle's architecture from various sources, achieving a magical lavender tone to evoke nostalgia among builders.
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How Fabuland introduced storytelling in Issue 125 of the monthly LEGO magazine
LEGO Fabuland is a nostalgic theme from the 1970s that introduced storytelling in play. The monthly LEGO magazine Issue 125 explores its creation and features a special LEGO House set. Subscribers can win a signed 40506 LEGO Fabuland Tribute, receive freebies, and enjoy exclusive content, including reviews and building instructions for various sets.
Go back to 1987 in the LEGO magazine’s Blacktron issue
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.
The LEGO Group takes a bigger slice of the UK toy market
In 2024, the UK toy market saw a 3.7% decline in sales to £3.4 billion, although LEGO Group's sales grew in Building Sets with themes like Icons and Botanicals.
Low price LEGO stocking fillers for Christmas
This Christmas, consider giving LEGO fans something unique. These LEGO magazines include insightful articles, interviews, and exclusive building instructions. Options include LEGO magazines that celebrate retro sets, LEGO Star Wars' 25th anniversary, The LEGO Movie, Disney's centennial and Marvel's Avengers Tower.
Blocks magazine Issue 120 arrives with The Nightmare Before Christmas cover feature
Blocks, the monthly LEGO magazine, celebrates its 120th issue with a The Nightmare Before Christmas cover, along with exclusive interviews. To commemorate, new and renewing subscribers receive a commemorative brick and other gifts. Exclusive features include interviews with the director of Piece by Piece and LEGO Fortnite character designer Crystal Fontan. Additional LEGO content, builds, and reviews are included.
Building and chatting with talented LEGO professionals
Blocks, the monthly LEGO magazine, introduces the new Build & Chat series, offering in-depth interviews with LEGO professionals. Editor Graham E. Hancock sits down with various professionals to discuss their journey, challenges and favourite projects. The magazine provides insight into diverse LEGO careers, including model designing and graphic design. This series is our deepest look into the LEGO world yet.
LEGO Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy in Blocks magazine Issue 119
Issue 119 of Blocks, the monthly LEGO magazine, is hopping into a TIE-wing to visit the mixed-up saga from LEGO Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy. Exclusive interviews with the writers, model designers and Bobby Moynihan reveal what went into creating…
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LEGO Disney 43242 Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs’ Cottage in Blocks magazine Issue 114
Blocks, the monthly LEGO magazine, is celebrating the first ever animated feature film in Issue 114, with an exclusive interview delving into the design of 43242 Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs’ Cottage. Issue 114 is a packed edition of…
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LEGO Disney goes back to the beginning with 43242 Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Cottage
The LEGO Group has announced the next big Disney set for adults, inspired by Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs – the first ever animated feature film. Capturing the charm and whimsy of Walty Disney’s first animated feature film –…
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