20 years of LEGO City in Issue 132 of the LEGO magazine for fans

It has been 20 years since LEGO City reinvigorated the construction toy shelves and proved that the LEGO Group knew how to design proper toys again. In the monthly LEGO magazine, find out how that happened. Blocks, the monthly LEGO…

10 years of LEGO Fan Media Days: The early years

LEGO Fan Media Days will celebrate its 10th edition in Billund, Denmark, bringing together journalists and influencers for three days of product reveals and insider access to the LEGO Group. Blocks magazine, covering the evolution of the event since 2016, highlights key moments and shares stories from through the years.

What happens at LEGO Fan Media Days?

LEGO Fan Media Days, also known as Recognised LEGO Fan Media Days or RLFM Days, happens in Billund, Denmark at LEGO headquarters every year in September. Everyone know there are early product reveals – but what actually goes on at the event? Is it just a relentless series of product reveals?

LEGO Ideas announces new Vintage Sewing Machine set

LEGO Ideas will release a Vintage Sewing Machine set, inspired by BrickStability's winning design from a community challenge. This model includes a functional needle and tailor's scissors, celebrating the sewing machine's complex history. The model is now being adapted by professional LEGO designers who will turn into an official boxed product.

Making LEGO characters for 21360 Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory

What decisions go into choosing the minifigures for a new LEGO set? Go inside the design process of 21360 Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory with Graphic Designer Crisy Dyment and learn about the choices made for the beloved characters in Willy Wonka's crazy factory.

Crafting clear crystals for LEGO Ideas 21362 Mineral Collection

LEGO Ideas Creative Lead Jordan Scott explains how he crafted clear crystals using bricks for 21362 Mineral Collection, a new set. The experienced designer faced challenges when it came to colour layering and piece selection.

LEGO Ideas 21362 Mineral Collection official design revealed

LEGO Ideas 21362 Mineral Collection, originally inspired by Dario Del Frate’s visits to Milan's Natural History Museum, launches on October 1, 2025, for £54.99/$59.99/€59.99. With 880 pieces, it features displays of six crystals, including pyrite and amethyst, on customizable shelves.

Staggering 146 LEGO Ideas projects qualify for Second 2025 Review

The Second 2025 LEGO Ideas Review has announced its qualifying projects, and more than 140 have made it to the final test. A new record high for LEGO Ideas, this review period contains ideas from the worlds of Spirited Away, Forrest Gump, Treasure Planet, and much, much more.

LEGO Ideas unveils official 21361 Gremlins: Gizmo set

LEGO Ideas will release set 21361 Gremlins: Gizmo on October 1. The set uses 1,125 pieces and is priced at £89.99 / $109.99 / €99.99. Inspired by a fan concept, the set showcases Gizmo with adjustable features and a cute form.

Things get spooky in Issue 131 of the LEGO magazine for fans

The latest issue of Blocks, the monthly LEGO magazine, explores the evolution of spooky minifigures and features stories on the incredible British Grand Prix trophy, the Space Race in the construction toy industry, and insights from ONE PIECE Creative Lead Andrew Seenan. Issue 131 includes exclusive building instructions and subscribers will be entered into a prize draw for a Haunted Mansion set.