LEGO The Lord of the Rings 40761 Smeagol & Deagol – the Blocks review

The LEGO 40761 Smeagol & Deagol set is a free gift with purchase of 10354 The Lord of the Rings: The Shire until April 8, unless stock runs out. Unfortunately, the set feels incomplete and disconnected from the parent model, though it features two exclusive minifigures appealing to collectors.

Star Wars: The Mandalorian takes the cover of Blocks – the LEGO magazine for fans – Issue 126

Issue 126 of the monthly LEGO magazine for fans features Baby Yoda, also known as Grogu, on the cover and includes reviews of new Star Wars sets, tips for builds, and an epic project based on Moff Gideon’s lair. Subscribers can win a Grogu with Hover Pram and benefit from frozen subscription prices.

The best references in LEGO 10354 The Lord of the Rings: The Shire

With LEGO Icons 10354 The Lord of the Rings: The Shire about to launch as the set to rule them all, Blocks is taking a look at some of the references inside… "I wish it need not have happened in…

The biggest ever LEGO The Lord of the Rings sets

The Lord of the Rings is known for its grand scale and sweeping landscapes, and the LEGO sets are no different. Some incredible models have been released based on the acclaimed trilogy; here are the biggest LEGO The Lord of the Rings sets.

Back to the beginning in LEGO 10354 The Lord of the Rings: The Shire

LEGO Icons 10354 The Lord of the Rings: The Shire will be available on April 2, featuring 2,017 pieces and retailing at £229.99 / $269.99. Exclusive minifigures include Bilbo and Frodo, alongside others, in a detailed depiction of Bilbo's 111st birthday celebration. Pre-orders before April 8 come with a free additional set.

The five best modern LEGO spaceships

LEGO Space has had a bit of a resurgence since 2010, with themes like Space Police and Alien Conquest releasing some incredible spaceship sets. And now Icons has taken up the challenge of providing fans with the very best ships to explore the cosmos.

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.

Five British candidates for LEGO Restaurants of the World

The release of LEGO Icons 10362 French Café begins the Restaurants of the World collection, pointing to potential British eateries for future sets. Suggested restaurants include Greggs, fish and chip shops, Indian restaurants, country pubs, and Betty’s Tea Rooms, each reflecting unique aspects of British culinary culture and charm.

The perfect LEGO sets to accompany your modular buildings

In 2025, LEGO released the 10350 Tudor Corner modular building, featuring 3,266 pieces and eight minifigures. This guide shows perfect sets to complement the model, such as 10297 Boutique Hotel, smaller 60304 Road Plates, 60407 Red Double-Decker Sightseeing Bus, food trucks 60452 and 60404, and 60423 Downtown Streetcar and Station.