Ultimate Collector Series – 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. Fri, 01 May 2026 22:17:23 +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 Ultimate Collector Series – Blocks – the monthly LEGO magazine for fans https://blocksmag.com 32 32 174750775 LEGO Star Wars UCS 75442 The Mandalorian’s N-1 Starfighter revealed https://blocksmag.com/lego-star-wars-ucs-75442-the-mandalorians-n-1-starfighter-revealed/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=lego-star-wars-ucs-75442-the-mandalorians-n-1-starfighter-revealed https://blocksmag.com/lego-star-wars-ucs-75442-the-mandalorians-n-1-starfighter-revealed/#respond Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0000 https://blocksmag.com/?p=65422 The newest LEGO Star Wars Ultimate Collector Series set has been revealed: 75442 The Mandalorian's N-1 Starfighter. The set will release to coincide with May 4th Star Wars Day celebrations, along with a free Darksaber set.

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Blocks launches LEGO Star Wars special edition magazine https://blocksmag.com/blocks-launches-lego-star-wars-special-edition-magazine/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=blocks-launches-lego-star-wars-special-edition-magazine https://blocksmag.com/blocks-launches-lego-star-wars-special-edition-magazine/#respond Fri, 03 Apr 2026 09:30:00 +0000 https://blocksmag.com/?p=64539 The LEGO Star Wars Special Magazine is a 132-page collector's edition celebrating the upcoming release of The Mandalorian and Grogu and Maul: Shadow Lord, with exclusive builds, interviews, and insights. This special edition features iconic moments, interviews with key talents like Ashley Eckstein and Sam Witwer, plus behind-the-scenes contributions from LEGO designers, making it essential for fans and collectors.

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Designers talk new January 2026 sets in Iron Man LEGO magazine https://blocksmag.com/designers-talk-new-january-2026-sets-in-iron-man-lego-magazine/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=designers-talk-new-january-2026-sets-in-iron-man-lego-magazine https://blocksmag.com/designers-talk-new-january-2026-sets-in-iron-man-lego-magazine/#respond Fri, 19 Dec 2025 08:00:00 +0000 https://blocksmag.com/?p=57951 Issue 135 of the monthly LEGO magazine features insights into the new 76344 Iron Man Mark 3 Collectors’ Edition, interviews with designers from Minecraft and City, and exclusive build instructions. The issue also reveals the BrickLink Designer Program set that could have been! It is the essential magazine for LEGO fans.

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LEGO magazine boldly explores the first ever LEGO Star Trek set https://blocksmag.com/lego-magazine-boldly-explores-the-first-ever-lego-star-trek-set/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=lego-magazine-boldly-explores-the-first-ever-lego-star-trek-set https://blocksmag.com/lego-magazine-boldly-explores-the-first-ever-lego-star-trek-set/#respond Wed, 26 Nov 2025 08:00:00 +0000 https://blocksmag.com/?p=57158 The final LEGO magazine before Christmas, Issue 134 of Blocks, features a deep dive into the new 10356 Star Trek Enterprise set. Packed with interviews, concept art and exclusive mini builds, this edition also highlights the history of the LEGO fan community and reviews of recent releases, making it essential for enthusiasts and a perfect holiday gift.

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Holiday fun arrives in a very festive Christmas LEGO magazine https://blocksmag.com/holiday-fun-arrives-in-a-very-festive-christmas-lego-magazine/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=holiday-fun-arrives-in-a-very-festive-christmas-lego-magazine https://blocksmag.com/holiday-fun-arrives-in-a-very-festive-christmas-lego-magazine/#respond Fri, 24 Oct 2025 07:00:00 +0000 https://blocksmag.com/?p=55152 Issue 133 of Blocks magazine is dedicated to the 2025 LEGO holiday sets, featuring exclusive interviews and reviews to giode you through the models. There's plenty of other content too, including a broaded career interview with Model Designer Chi Wing Lee and a look at an incredible samurai era Japan layout.

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20 years of LEGO City in Issue 132 of the LEGO magazine for fans https://blocksmag.com/20-years-of-lego-city-in-issue-132-of-the-lego-magazine-for-fans/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=20-years-of-lego-city-in-issue-132-of-the-lego-magazine-for-fans https://blocksmag.com/20-years-of-lego-city-in-issue-132-of-the-lego-magazine-for-fans/#respond Fri, 26 Sep 2025 07:00:00 +0000 https://blocksmag.com/?p=54178 Read More 20 years of LEGO City in Issue 132 of the LEGO magazine for fans

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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…

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Marking a milestone with LEGO Star Wars 75419 Death Star https://blocksmag.com/marking-a-milestone-with-lego-star-wars-75419-death-star/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=marking-a-milestone-with-lego-star-wars-75419-death-star https://blocksmag.com/marking-a-milestone-with-lego-star-wars-75419-death-star/#respond Sun, 07 Sep 2025 13:00:00 +0000 https://blocksmag.com/?p=53649 The LEGO Star Wars Ultimate Collector Series 75419 Death Star is the largest LEGO set to date, featuring 9,023 pieces. Design Manager César Soares and Creative Lead Jens Kronvold Frederiksen choose their favourite aspects, including the iconic Imperial shuttle within the set. The set incorporates hidden easter eggs from across the franchise.

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How to move LEGO Star Wars Ultimate Collector Series 75419 Death Star safely https://blocksmag.com/how-to-move-lego-star-wars-ultimate-collector-series-75419-death-star-safely/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-to-move-lego-star-wars-ultimate-collector-series-75419-death-star-safely https://blocksmag.com/how-to-move-lego-star-wars-ultimate-collector-series-75419-death-star-safely/#respond Sun, 07 Sep 2025 10:05:00 +0000 https://blocksmag.com/?p=53726 The LEGO Star Wars Ultimate Collector Series 75419 Death Star, featuring 9,023 pieces and priced at £899.99 / $999.99, is set for release on October 1. Design Manager César Soares provides a video guide on safely lifting the model from its base to prevent it from ending up as a pile of pieces.

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LEGO Star Wars 75419 Death Star: Stabilising the station https://blocksmag.com/lego-star-wars-75419-death-star-stabilising-the-station/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=lego-star-wars-75419-death-star-stabilising-the-station https://blocksmag.com/lego-star-wars-75419-death-star-stabilising-the-station/#respond Sun, 07 Sep 2025 07:30:00 +0000 https://blocksmag.com/?p=53640 The LEGO Star Wars 75419 Death Star set, featuring 9,023 pieces and standing 70cm tall, presented design challenges when it came to stability. Design Manager César Soares explains how he carefully crafted the base of the model so that it would be supported and a certain aspect that had to be removed so it would be sturdy.

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LEGO Star Wars 75419 Death Star: Scaling a superweapon https://blocksmag.com/lego-star-wars-75419-death-star-scaling-a-superweapon/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=lego-star-wars-75419-death-star-scaling-a-superweapon https://blocksmag.com/lego-star-wars-75419-death-star-scaling-a-superweapon/#respond Sat, 06 Sep 2025 13:00:00 +0000 https://blocksmag.com/?p=53652 LEGO Star Wars Creative Lead Jens Kronvold Frederiksen and Design Manager César Soares explain how they scaled the enormous new set, 75419 Death Star. They discuss the $1,000 price tag and whether they intended for the set to be so large from the beginning.

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