Diversifying LEGO minifigures – from guide dogs to hearing aids

LEGO minifigures have always been a way for people to see themselves in the world of the brick; they can be tiny representations starring in roleplay adventures or serve as avatars for fans. With so many parts to choose from,…

From Classic Space to NASA – the LEGO astronaut minifigure

Ever since humanity first looked up to the night sky, we’ve been obsessed with what lies beyond the stars. For centuries astrologers have observed, speculated and discovered secrets about the solar system. And once technology advanced it became possible to…

The best historical LEGO minifigures – from astronauts to artists

From pilots to philosophers, painters to presidents, there is a surprisingly wide range of historical figures from across the centuries who have inspired their very own LEGO minifigures. Galileo Galilei will be the next to continue this trend, with the…

A guide to LEGO Star Wars Obi-Wan Kenobi minfigures

With Star Wars: Obi-Wan Kenobi well under way on Disney+, the character of Jedi Master Obi-Wan Kenobi is back in the forefront of fans' minds. One of the most iconic characters in the Star Wars saga, Obi-Wan has made appearances…

Evolution of the LEGO Star Wars Clone Trooper

‘Begun the Clone Wars has,’ Master Yoda solemnly declares at the end of Star Wars: Attack of the Clones. With clones making their live-action debut in both The Mandalorian and Obi-Wan Kenobi on Disney+, these characters are finding new ground…

LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga and The Muppets in Blocks magazine Issue 91

Blocks, the LEGO magazine for fans, has an unrivalled range of behind-the-scenes insight in Issue 91 with inside looks at LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga, Star Wars Diorama Collection, Back to the Future DeLorean and The Muppets Collectible Minifigures.…

Evolution of the LEGO Minifigure: 90 years of LEGO play

This year marks the 90th anniversary of the LEGO Group – so here is a look back at the minifigure over the decades, from the days of yellow smiley faces to the unique moulding that features on many of the…

Evolution of the LEGO Batman minifigure

With The Batman wowing audiences in cinemas around the world, here's a look at how the Batman minifigure has evolved since the first one was released 16 years ago. The Caped Crusader. The Dark Knight. The World’s Greatest Detective. Batman…

The best LEGO foodie minifigures – from peas to bananas

From bananas to chillis, apples to corn, there’s more than your five-a-day of fruit and veg loving minifigures. In fact, the Collectible Minifigures series has done plenty of plastic foods, aside from the dreaded broccoli. Eating an apple everyday or…