LEGO trains – 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 15:20:35 +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 trains – Blocks – the monthly LEGO magazine for fans https://blocksmag.com 32 32 174750775 LEGO magazine Issue 136 features 42221 NASA Artemis Space Launch System https://blocksmag.com/lego-magazine-issue-136-features-42221-nasa-artemis-space-launch-system/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=lego-magazine-issue-136-features-42221-nasa-artemis-space-launch-system https://blocksmag.com/lego-magazine-issue-136-features-42221-nasa-artemis-space-launch-system/#respond Fri, 23 Jan 2026 09:30:00 +0000 https://blocksmag.com/?p=59507 The latest issue of the premium LEGO magazine, Blocks Issue 136, features a cover interview with Technic Model Designer Olav Krøjgaard and explores the LEGO Technic 42221 NASA Artemis Rocket. It offers insights, fan creations, bite-sized builds, and exclusive subscription perks, making it essential for LEGO enthusiasts interested in space and design.

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LEGO BrickLink Designer Program Series 9 sets revealed https://blocksmag.com/lego-bricklink-designer-program-series-9-sets-revealed/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=lego-bricklink-designer-program-series-9-sets-revealed https://blocksmag.com/lego-bricklink-designer-program-series-9-sets-revealed/#respond Thu, 20 Nov 2025 22:12:40 +0000 https://blocksmag.com/?p=57051 The five finalists from Series 9 of the BrickLink Designer Program have been announced, giving a look at what's in the pipeline for the fan-driven line of sets. Winners include sets perfect for fans of LEGO Castle, LEGO Western, trains and more.

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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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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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Blocks magazine Issue 109 launches with LEGO Star Wars Venator cover https://blocksmag.com/blocks-magazine-issue-109-launches-with-lego-star-wars-venator-cover/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=blocks-magazine-issue-109-launches-with-lego-star-wars-venator-cover https://blocksmag.com/blocks-magazine-issue-109-launches-with-lego-star-wars-venator-cover/#respond Fri, 27 Oct 2023 07:00:00 +0000 https://blocksmag.com/?p=33008 Read More Blocks magazine Issue 109 launches with LEGO Star Wars Venator cover

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Star Wars: The Clone Wars has arrived in the LEGO Star Wars Ultimate Collector Series – and Blocks, the monthly LEGO magazine, is celebrating by putting the enormous capital ship on the cover. The new LEGO Star Wars Ultimate Collector…

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LEGO Disney 100 in Blocks magazine Issue 107 https://blocksmag.com/lego-disney-at-100-in-blocks-magazine-issue-107/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=lego-disney-at-100-in-blocks-magazine-issue-107 https://blocksmag.com/lego-disney-at-100-in-blocks-magazine-issue-107/#respond Fri, 25 Aug 2023 06:00:00 +0000 https://blocksmag.com/?p=31740 Read More LEGO Disney 100 in Blocks magazine Issue 107

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There’s Disney magic in Issue 107 of Blocks, the monthly LEGO magazine! It’s 100 years since Walt Disney founded his studio and this issue has an exclusive interview with the designer of 43222 Disney Castle. Issue 107 is available worldwide…

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LEGO BrickLink Designer Program Series 2 sets announced https://blocksmag.com/lego-bricklink-designer-program-series-2-sets-announced/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=lego-bricklink-designer-program-series-2-sets-announced https://blocksmag.com/lego-bricklink-designer-program-series-2-sets-announced/#respond Wed, 23 Aug 2023 19:00:00 +0000 https://blocksmag.com/?p=31614 Read More LEGO BrickLink Designer Program Series 2 sets announced

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Five new sets designed by LEGO fans are coming in 2024! Brick Cross Train Station, Ominous Isle, Logging Railway, Ocean House and Mushroom House will be available for pre-order next June. BrickLink Designer Program is the LEGO Group’s way of…

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Five must-read features in Blocks magazine Issue 80 https://blocksmag.com/five-must-read-features-in-blocks-magazine-issue-80/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=five-must-read-features-in-blocks-magazine-issue-80 https://blocksmag.com/five-must-read-features-in-blocks-magazine-issue-80/#respond Tue, 08 Jun 2021 13:55:13 +0000 https://blocksmag.com/?p=8296 Find out what's in Blocks Issue 80, the LEGO magazine for fans. 76182 Batman Cowl is on the cover, but we also have 40516 Everyone is Awesome, Looney Tunes history, a Monkie Kid set mod and much more inside.

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Blocks Issue 80 includes LEGO Masters and Everyone is Awesome exclusives https://blocksmag.com/blocks-issue-80-includes-lego-masters-and-everyone-is-awesome-exclusives/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=blocks-issue-80-includes-lego-masters-and-everyone-is-awesome-exclusives https://blocksmag.com/blocks-issue-80-includes-lego-masters-and-everyone-is-awesome-exclusives/#respond Fri, 28 May 2021 06:45:00 +0000 https://blocksmag.com/?p=8084 Issue 80 of of Blocks, the LEGO magazine for fans, is available now and is packed with exclusives. Find out how LEGO Design VP Matthew Ashton designed the new Pride inspired set, 40516 Everyone is Awesome, how LEGO Masters became a global hit and everything you wanted to know about Looney Tunes.

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