LEGO Modular Building Collection – Blocks – the monthly LEGO magazine for fans https://blocksmag.com The ultimate LEGO magazine for fans. Providing inspiration, techniques and going behind-the-scenes with LEGO experts. Mon, 09 Feb 2026 15:20:13 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://i0.wp.com/blocksmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/cropped-Blocks-favicon.jpg?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 LEGO Modular Building Collection – Blocks – the monthly LEGO magazine for fans https://blocksmag.com 32 32 174750775 LEGO Icons 11371 Shopping Street revealed as 2026 modular building https://blocksmag.com/lego-icons-11371-shopping-street-revealed-as-2026-modular-building/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=lego-icons-11371-shopping-street-revealed-as-2026-modular-building https://blocksmag.com/lego-icons-11371-shopping-street-revealed-as-2026-modular-building/#respond Thu, 04 Dec 2025 14:00:00 +0000 https://blocksmag.com/?p=57479 The 2026 LEGO Icons modular building has been revealed: 11371 Shopping Street. The 21st modular building in the series, Shopping Street creates a square reminiscent of 10255 Assembly Square and is home to a two-storey music shop, a furniture shop and fully-furnished apartment with rooftop garden.

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First reaction to LEGO DC Batman 76300 Arkham Asylum https://blocksmag.com/first-reaction-to-lego-dc-batman-76300-arkham-asylum/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=first-reaction-to-lego-dc-batman-76300-arkham-asylum https://blocksmag.com/first-reaction-to-lego-dc-batman-76300-arkham-asylum/#respond Thu, 24 Jul 2025 02:14:14 +0000 https://blocksmag.com/?p=51947 LEGO DC's new 76300 Arkham Asylum set reimagines the iconic location with modular compatibility. Featuring 2,953 pieces and 16 minifigures, including key villains and heroes, it is priced at £269.99 / $299.99 / €299.99. Graham and Ryan discuss the upcoming set and recall past LEGO brick versions of Arkham Asylum.

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Modular-style LEGO DC Batman 76300 Arkham Asylum announced https://blocksmag.com/modular-style-lego-dc-batman-76300-arkham-asylum-announced/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=modular-style-lego-dc-batman-76300-arkham-asylum-announced https://blocksmag.com/modular-style-lego-dc-batman-76300-arkham-asylum-announced/#respond Thu, 24 Jul 2025 00:31:00 +0000 https://blocksmag.com/?p=51816 In a return to the world of LEGO DC Super Heroes and LEGO Batman, is the next set in the theme. It is the first time Arkham Asylum has been depicted as a modular building, though the residents' penchants for breakouts might make it a risky addition to LEGO city streets...

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Should there be LEGO expansion packs? https://blocksmag.com/should-there-be-lego-expansion-packs/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=should-there-be-lego-expansion-packs https://blocksmag.com/should-there-be-lego-expansion-packs/#respond Thu, 12 Jun 2025 10:41:50 +0000 https://blocksmag.com/?p=50025 The discussion focuses on whether the LEGO Group should introduce expansion packs for popular sets like the 21358 Minifigure Vending Machine and 21344 The Orient Express Train. Graham E. Hancock and Daniel Konstanski explore potential benefits and logistics of offering additional minifigures or train carriages in separate boxes, considering fan demand and production challenges.

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The perfect LEGO sets to accompany your modular buildings https://blocksmag.com/the-perfect-lego-sets-to-accompany-your-modular-buildings/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-perfect-lego-sets-to-accompany-your-modular-buildings https://blocksmag.com/the-perfect-lego-sets-to-accompany-your-modular-buildings/#respond Tue, 04 Feb 2025 10:27:27 +0000 https://blocksmag.com/?p=46511 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.

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LEGO Icons 10350 Tudor Corner is the newest modular building https://blocksmag.com/lego-icons-10350-tudor-corner-is-the-newest-modular-building/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=lego-icons-10350-tudor-corner-is-the-newest-modular-building https://blocksmag.com/lego-icons-10350-tudor-corner-is-the-newest-modular-building/#respond Tue, 03 Dec 2024 08:00:00 +0000 https://blocksmag.com/?p=45163 The LEGO Group is set to release the 3,266-piece modular building, 10350 Tudor Corner, on January 1 for £190.99 / $229.99 / €229.99. Inspired by British architecture, it features a traditional pub, restaurant, haberdashery, clockmaker’s workshop, and apartment.

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Five great LEGO sets for new fans https://blocksmag.com/five-great-lego-sets-for-new-fans/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=five-great-lego-sets-for-new-fans https://blocksmag.com/five-great-lego-sets-for-new-fans/#respond Mon, 08 Jul 2024 07:00:00 +0000 https://blocksmag.com/?p=41424 Start your LEGO collection with these diverse sets recommended by Blocks, the monthly LEGO magazine. There's a selection of different models at different prices that might tickle your fancy and start your LEGO collection off in the right way.

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Blocks magazine Issue 110 goes inside 10326 Natural History Museum https://blocksmag.com/blocks-magazine-issue-110-goes-inside-10326-natural-history-museum/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=blocks-magazine-issue-110-goes-inside-10326-natural-history-museum https://blocksmag.com/blocks-magazine-issue-110-goes-inside-10326-natural-history-museum/#respond Fri, 24 Nov 2023 06:30:00 +0000 https://blocksmag.com/?p=33870 Read More Blocks magazine Issue 110 goes inside 10326 Natural History Museum

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It’s time to head inside LEGO Icons 10326 Natural History Museum with Senior Model Designer Chris McVeigh in Issue 110 of Blocks, the monthly LEGO magazine. We also take 10321 Corvette for a test drive! Issue 110 is available worldwide…

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Five best LEGO modular buildings https://blocksmag.com/five-best-lego-modular-buildings/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=five-best-lego-modular-buildings https://blocksmag.com/five-best-lego-modular-buildings/#respond Mon, 20 Nov 2023 08:00:00 +0000 https://blocksmag.com/?p=33621 Read More Five best LEGO modular buildings

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Blocks is exploring the LEGO modular street in search of the five best LEGO modular buildings from the long-running collection. The LEGO Group surprised fans in 2007 with the first modular building—10182 Café Corner. The set was a large building…

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Three great music-related LEGO sets for adult fans https://blocksmag.com/three-great-music-related-lego-sets-for-adult-fans/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=three-great-music-related-lego-sets-for-adult-fans https://blocksmag.com/three-great-music-related-lego-sets-for-adult-fans/#respond Thu, 02 Nov 2023 08:47:00 +0000 https://blocksmag.com/?p=33223 Read More Three great music-related LEGO sets for adult fans

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If you want to represent your love of music with LEGO bricks, then here are three fantastic music-related LEGO sets for adults... The team at Blocks, the monthly LEGO magazine for fans, knows the LEGO Group’s history of sets like…

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