Miles Murphy, designer of McLaren helmets, shared insights at Silverstone about his collaboration with the LEGO Group for two special Formula One helmet designs celebrating McLaren's 1,000th race. The project required two years of meticulous design process, balancing safety regulations and sponsor demands, culminating in unique helmets worn by the drivers at Monaco.
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LEGO Technic 40894 Koenigsegg Sadair’s Spear Steering Wheel – the Blocks review
The LEGO Technic set 42232 Koenigsegg Sadair's Spear Megacar, comes with a free bonus set, 40894 Koenigsegg Sadair’s Spear Steering Wheel between July 1 and 6. This engaging build features clever engineering, realistic textures, and functional elements. Find out how Blocks, the monthly LEGO magazine, rates the new set in this expert review of the bonus freebie model.
New speed record set for life-sized big build LEGO Technic cars at Goodwood
LEGO Technic has launched the 42232 Koenigsegg Sadair’s Spear Megacar. To celebrate, a life size Technic big build version reached a record speed of 111 km/h at Goodwood Hill. The full size car is built from 327,906 LEGO pieces and took over 9,400 hours. The collaboration between the LEGO Group and Koenigsegg demonstrates the impressive potential of the Technic system.
42232 Koenigsegg Sadair’s Spear Megacar is the new LEGO Technic Ultimate Car set
The LEGO Technic Ultimate Car Concept Series introduces the 42232 Koenigsegg Sadair’s Spear Megacar, a 1:8 scale model comprising 4,104 pieces and retailing at £399.99. Launching on July 1, it features advanced functions like a 9-speed transmission and 'Ghost Mode'. 40894 Koenigsegg Sadair’s Spear Steering Wheel is the gift with purchase.
BrickLink unveils new branding with an authentic LEGO brick infusion
LEGO Icons 11374 Arcade Pinball Machine influenced by Classic Space revealed
The LEGO Group is set to release the 11374 Arcade Pinball Machine on July 1, featuring 2,274 pieces and a price tag of £189.99. This nostalgic set incorporates Classic Space themes and functional pinball gameplay, including flippers and bumpers. It aims to engage fans with competitive play and a desirable light blue Classic Space astronaut minifigure.
Biggest LEGO Pokémon SMART Play questions, answered
The next wave of LEGO SMART Play sets is coming in August, this time mixed with the beloved world of Pokémon. But what can a SMART Play Pokémon do? And will your Star Wars SMART Bricks work with the new sets? Blocks answers all the burning questions about the new sets.
What can LEGO SMART Play Pokémon do?
LEGO Pokémon is getting a huge expansion on August 1 with a dozen sets powered by LEGO SMART Play. But what does that mean for the brick-built pocket monsters? Blocks explores everything you'll be able to do with SMART Play Pokémon.
Largest ever LEGO set unveiled – Gaudi 21065 Sagrada Família
LEGO Architecture is releasing the largest LEGO set ever, the 21065 Sagrada Família, made up of 12,060 pieces. Launching on November 1, it pays tribute to Gaudí’s unfinished masterpiece in Barcelona. Priced at $649.99/€749.99/$799.99, the set captures the basilica's architectural beauty and complexity, creating an immersive building experience.
LEGO Professor of Play shares tips for families
Dr Paul Ramchandani, the LEGO Professor of Play, shares tips for families to incorporate play into their daily routines ahead of World Play Day on June 11. He emphasises that play, essential for child development, need not be structured and can integrate easily into everyday activities, fostering creativity and connection.