The team behind LEGO Ideas 21359 Italian Riviera — including Senior Model Designer Mary Wilson and fan designer Alex Sahli — share the challenging process of ensuring a landscape as iconic as the Italian Riviera is accurately captured in a LEGO set, from the rugged coastline to charming moments between minifigures.
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Should the LEGO Group create sets based on K-pop and anime?
The LEGO Group aims to expand its presence in Southeast Asia but faces cultural challenges. While LEGO products are becoming more popular in the region, competition exists from local brands and differing play preferences hinder its popularity. Emphasizing authentic stories from local cultures, taking inspiration from K-pop and anime could allow LEGO sets to better connect with consumers.
LEGO Ideas goes on holiday in 21359 Italian Riviera
The next LEGO Ideas set has been revealed: 21359 Italian Riviera. The model takes builders to the picturesque Italian coast, where the resident minifigures are busy about their village catching fish, having gelato and enjoying the warm Italian sun.
The perfect LEGO sets for K-Pop Demon Hunters fans
As K-Pop Demon Hunters tops the charts on Netflix and has everyone dancing to My Little Soda Pop, Blocks picks out sets to match your latest obsession. Smashing the charts with its insanely catchy songs and adorable tiger sidekick, K-Pop…
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Discussing upcoming LEGO Ideas sets – X-Files, Godzilla, Tintin, Wallace & Gromit
Graham E. Hancock and Daniel Konstanski discuss upcoming LEGO Ideas sets featuring The X-Files, Godzilla, Tintin, and Wallace & Gromit. Created by fans and adapted by professional designers, these sets are expected to launch in 2026. They share their opinions and hopes for each design.
Design a LEGO Ideas set in the Build Your Hobby challenge
The LEGO Ideas Build Your Hobby challenge is open now and give you the chance to turn your custom build into an official LEGO Ideas set. The winner of this challenge will have their design made into a LEGO Ideas gift with purchase set, on top of receiving tons of free LEGO sets as the grand prize.
The inside story of the Sherlock Holmes Book Nook in LEGO magazine Issue 129
Issue 129 of the LEGO magazine offers insights into the creation of 10351 Sherlock Holmes: Book Nook, exclusive interviews, and reviews of new Jurassic World sets. Subscribers can win a prize and receive special offers. This edition features building instructions and highlights unique models. Available worldwide now.
Two free LEGO Ideas sets available from July 1
Two free LEGO Ideas sets will be available with purchases on LEGO.com starting on July 1. 40788 Friendly Snails and 40789 Flying Moon Car will both be offered as free LEGO sets, with 40788 being free with all purchases over a certain threshold, and 40789 available as a LEGO Insiders reward.
Throw your own Hobbit birthday bash in the latest LEGO Ideas challenge
The latest LEGO Ideas challenge sends builders to the rolling hills of The Shire, tasking them with designing the ultimate hobbit birthday bash inspired by The Lord of the Rings. Winners of the A Night to Remember in The Shire challenge will receive a prize of LEGO The Lord of the Rings sets fit for a dragon's hoard.
LEGO Downton Abbey: Highclere Castle set might be coming
LEGO Downton Abbey is potentially on the way, thanks to immense fan support on LEGO Ideas and beyond. The project becoming an official LEGO set is still unconfirmed, but Downton Abbey fans can remain hopeful.