Blocks – the monthly LEGO magazine for fans

The ultimate LEGO magazine for fans. Providing inspiration, techniques and going behind-the-scenes with LEGO experts.

0

Tag: LEGO

Win £7,000 or $9,000 in the LEGO Insiders Treasure Hunt 

Posted by on in NewsLeave a comment

The new LEGO Insiders scheme is giving away millions of points as part of a promotion that will encourage players to interact with the new brand.  LEGO Insiders is the new branding for LEGO VIP, with new ways to collect…

Read More Win £7,000 or $9,000 in the LEGO Insiders Treasure Hunt 

Why did LEGO Star Wars: The Clone Wars minifigures have weird eyes?

Posted by on in FeaturesLeave a comment

When LEGO Star Wars: The Clone Wars arrived in 2008 alongside the new animated movie, the new style of minifigure met mixed reactions… With The Clone Wars movie and subsequent series, Star Wars fans finally got to see what was…

Read More Why did LEGO Star Wars: The Clone Wars minifigures have weird eyes?

Five biggest LEGO Star Wars: The Clone Wars sets

Posted by on in FeaturesLeave a comment

There have been some amazing LEGO Star Wars: The Clone Wars sets based on the incredible animated series and movie over the years – here are the five biggest so far. For the Republic! Star Wars: The Clone Wars went…

Read More Five biggest LEGO Star Wars: The Clone Wars sets

The ups and downs of LEGO roller coasters

Posted by on in FeaturesLeave a comment

With the release of 31142 Space Roller Coaster, Blocks is taking a look back at every LEGO roller coaster so far. LEGO bricks and roller coasters are conceptually perfect for each other, as the endless creative options of the LEGO…

Read More The ups and downs of LEGO roller coasters

LEGO VIP becomes LEGO Insiders

Posted by on in NewsLeave a comment

LEGO VIP, the brand for the company’s reward scheme that launched in 2009, is being retired in favour of LEGO Insiders. This is predominantly a new name for the same scheme, but there are a few changes to how user…

Read More LEGO VIP becomes LEGO Insiders

The many LEGO Star Wars Captain Rex minifigures  

Posted by on in FeaturesLeave a comment

Ever since his introduction in the Star Wars: The Clone Wars theatrical release, Captain Rex has been a distinct voice in the Star Wars galaxy and has become a fan-favourite. Take a look at his evolution as a LEGO minifigure…

Read More The many LEGO Star Wars Captain Rex minifigures  

Biggest LEGO Star Wars Ultimate Collector Series sets  

Posted by on in FeaturesLeave a comment

Take a look at the giggest LEGO Star Wars Ultimate Collector Series (UCS) sets ever released! There have been some enormous Star Wars vehicles released in the super-detailed range over the past 25 plus years... Judge me by my size,…

Read More Biggest LEGO Star Wars Ultimate Collector Series sets  

Four LEGO sets that are perfect for summer

Posted by on in FeaturesLeave a comment

Summer means lots of time for fun in the sun and there are plenty of LEGO sets that perfectly capture picturesque summer scenes.             With summer in full swing, it’s the perfect time of year for favourite outdoor activities, from…

Read More Four LEGO sets that are perfect for summer

Five more Jedi characters fans need as LEGO Star Wars minifigures

Posted by on in FeaturesLeave a comment

There are so many amazing Jedi characters in the Star Wars universe that haven't been released as LEGO minifigures that one list can't contain them all – here are another five Jedi who deserve their own LEGO character. Just as…

Read More Five more Jedi characters fans need as LEGO Star Wars minifigures

Building Storm: The best LEGO women heroes 

Posted by on in FeaturesLeave a comment

There have been some awesome women LEGO characters over the years – here are some of the finest original LEGO heroes from the past 45 years of minifigures. When we look to the LEGO Group’s in-house IPs, women are fairly…

Read More Building Storm: The best LEGO women heroes