LEGO Pirates of the Caribbean – Blocks – the monthly LEGO magazine for fans

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

Tom Saunders — Fri, 26 Sep 2025 07:00:00 +0000

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……

Choosing a crew for LEGO Icons 10365 Captain Jack Sparrow’s Pirate Ship

Kat — Wed, 03 Sep 2025 07:00:00 +0000

The LEGO Black Pearl is sailing once again in Icons 10365 Captain Jack Sparrow’s Pirate Ship, so Blocks dives into the creation of this infamous vessel with Design Master Mike Psiaki as he explains how he crewed and armed the……

Figuring out the figurehead for LEGO 10365 Captain Jack Sparrow’s Pirate Ship

Kat — Tue, 02 Sep 2025 07:00:00 +0000

LEGO Icons 10365 Captain Jack Sparrow’s Pirate Ship reimagines the Black Pearl with attention to detail, including a unique figurehead and captain's cabin inspired by the film series. Design Master Mike Psiaki discusses how he balanced aesthetics and utility, using a predominantly dark colour scheme, while ensuring the model’s parts are distinguishable in the build instructions.

Creating a sleek frigate for LEGO Icons 10365 Captain Jack Sparrow’s Pirate Ship

Kat — Mon, 01 Sep 2025 07:00:00 +0000

LEGO Icons 10365 Captain Jack Sparrow’s Pirate Ship marks the return of the iconic Black Pearl after a long absence. Design Master Mike Psiaki shares insights into recreating its slick hull and innovative design, allowing the ship to split for display or play. Inspired by historic frigates, this model aims to enhance the LEGO pirate experience and deliver something new.

Deploying the cannons in LEGO Icons 10365 Captain Jack Sparrow’s Pirate Ship

Kat — Sun, 31 Aug 2025 08:00:00 +0000

LEGO Design Master Mike Psiaki discusses the creation of LEGO Icons 10365 Captain Jack Sparrow’s Pirate Ship, inspired by the Black Pearl from Pirates of the Caribbean. The design process involved extensive reference material, particularly to ensure authentic cannon deployment. Challenges included limiting the number of cannons while maintaining functionality and aesthetics.

LEGO Pirates of the Caribbean 10365 Captain Jack Sparrow’s Pirate Ship The Black Pearl sets sail

Graham — Tue, 26 Aug 2025 13:00:00 +0000

LEGO Icons 10365 Captain Jack Sparrow’s Pirate Ship sets sail on September 12, 2025. This detailed 2,862-piece replica of the Black Pearl from Pirates of the Caribbean retails for £299.99 / $379.99 / €349.99. Featuring eight characters, decorative cannons, and interior details, it offers fans a chance to craft a significant model of this cinematic vessel.

The five best LEGO pirate ships

Ryan — Wed, 19 Feb 2025 08:36:00 +0000

LEGO pirates have been terrorizing the Seven LEGO Seas since the theme's launch in 1989. Since then, some breathtaking ships have set sail, including everything from classic-style ships to monstrous and fantastical designs.

Fantastic LEGO video game exclusives from the 1990s to now

Sean — Tue, 11 Jul 2023 06:38:00 +0000

What’s in a game? Sometimes, it’s a bundle of LEGO bricks. LEGO video games have often had desirable bonuses – like a Blue Milke Luke Skywalker LEGO character or a unique version of Iron Man – and these special gifts……

Blocks magazine Issue 98 features Kjeld Kirk Kristiansen and LEGO Avatar

Tom Saunders — Thu, 24 Nov 2022 14:13:36 +0000

It’s time for Blocks, the monthly LEGO magazine, to wrap up 2022 and the LEGO Group’s 90th anniversary year with a bang – Kjeld Kirk Kristiansen discusses his innovations in the 1980s, LEGO Avatar gets a deep dive and LEGO……

When the LEGO set didn’t match the movie

Anthony — Wed, 26 May 2021 08:00:00 +0000

LEGO sets don't always match the movies they are inspired by! Blocks picks out five times when the LEGO model missed the mark and was quite different to what made it to the screen...