Take to the magical streets of LEGO NINJAGO 71861 The Old Town with Senior Model Designer Chi Wing Lee as a guide and learn about some of the hidden details in the set to celebrate the 15th anniversary of LEGO NINJAGO.
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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.
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Marking a milestone with LEGO Star Wars 75419 Death Star
The LEGO Star Wars Ultimate Collector Series 75419 Death Star is the largest LEGO set to date, featuring 9,023 pieces. Design Manager César Soares and Creative Lead Jens Kronvold Frederiksen choose their favourite aspects, including the iconic Imperial shuttle within the set. The set incorporates hidden easter eggs from across the franchise.
LEGO Star Wars 75419 Death Star: Stabilising the station
The LEGO Star Wars 75419 Death Star set, featuring 9,023 pieces and standing 70cm tall, presented design challenges when it came to stability. Design Manager César Soares explains how he carefully crafted the base of the model so that it would be supported and a certain aspect that had to be removed so it would be sturdy.
LEGO Star Wars 75419 Death Star: Scaling a superweapon
LEGO Star Wars Creative Lead Jens Kronvold Frederiksen and Design Manager César Soares explain how they scaled the enormous new set, 75419 Death Star. They discuss the $1,000 price tag and whether they intended for the set to be so large from the beginning.
Manning the garrison in LEGO Star Wars 75419 Death Star
The LEGO Star Wars Ultimate Collector Series 75419 Death Star set features a record 38 minifigures, including notable characters like Galen Erso and the Hot Tub Stormtrooper. Design Manager Madison O’Neil explains how the set includes minifigures from both Death Stars, emphasising his attention to character details and fun references.
LEGO Star Wars 75419 Death Star: Fully armed and operational
The LEGO Star Wars Ultimate Collector Series set 75419 Death Star incorporates various iconic rooms while maintaining a logical layout. Design Manager César Soares discusses its development, including elevator functionality and room placement, while emphasizing the importance of visual design.
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.