Blocks magazine's latest issue dives into Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu, featuring designer interviews and insights into new LEGO sets. Subscribers benefit from early access and special offers, including free art prints. Issue 140 also covers the creation of the new LEGO NINJAGO board game and provides building instructions for various exclusive models.
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LEGO Icons 11380 Road Bike the first ever buildable brick bicycle
LEGO has launched its first buildable bicycle set, the 11380 Road Bike, as part of the Icons theme. Comprising 1,015 pieces, it features realistic functions such as steering and a pedal-and-chain drive. Priced at £109.99, it also includes a display stand and a water bottle.
Celebrate 20 years of LEGO Batman with a special LEGO magazine
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.
New LEGO sets build Shrek, Donkey and Puss in Boots for the first time
To commemorate the 25th anniversary of Shrek, the LEGO Group is launching two sets: 72423 Shrek, Donkey & Puss in Boots and 40923 Shrek, Donkey & Gingy, available for pre-order. The sets, priced at £109.99 and £19.99 respectively, celebrate the beloved film with innovative designs and expressive character models.
Gotta build ’em all! LEGO Pokémon takes over Blocks Issue 138
Blocks magazine celebrates LEGO Pokémon’s launch and the franchise's 30th anniversary in its Issue 138. The edition features an exclusive interview with Model Designer Peter Carmichael, insights on Pokémon sets, a feature on the creation of LEGO Masters Academy, the origins of Castle Forestmen and more. Special subscription deals, including a free LEGO polybag and a chance to win a Pokémon set, are available for a limited time.
LEGO Icons 11378 Douglas DC-3 PAN AM revealed
LEGO Icons is adding a piece of aviation history to its lineup: 11378 Douglas DC-3 PAN AM has been revealed. The 1,903-piece model represents the aircraft that impressed the world by flying from New York to Los Angeles in a mere 18 hours.
The LEGO Group reports massive increase in revenue and profits for 2025
Once again, the LEGO Group has reported increased revenue and profits for 2025, with significant increases as sales grew by 16%. The LEGO Group has increased its revenue by 12% to 83.5 billion DKK (approx. £9.7 billion / $13 billion),…
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Creating LEGO Rocky and Ryland for Icons 11389 Project Hail Mary
Project Hail Mary might be a sci-fi film set far away in the stars, but its true focus lies on its two main characters: Rocky and Ryland. Hear from LEGO Model Designer Nathan Heigert about the importance of capturing their relationship for 11389 Project Hail Mary.
Blending LEGO System and Technic in LEGO 11389 Project Hail Mary
Usually, LEGO designers work primarily with LEGO bricks or LEGO Technic elements. But for 11389 Project Hail Mary, Model Designer Nathan Heigert had to figure out how to blend the two systems together to create the Hail Mary's moving parts, all while keeping the aesthetics of the ship intact.
LEGO 11389 Project Hail Mary – designing for an unreleased movie
LEGO Icons sets are typically based on well-established films and franchises like Pirates of the Caribbean and Transformers, giving designers ample source material to draw from. But when Model Designer Nathan Heigert got to work on 11389 Project Hail Mary, the film was still months away, making for a trickier design process. He explains the challenges that presents and how he overcomes them to deliver an excellent LEGO model to fans.