Is LEGO Ideas 21358 Minifigure Vending Machine all about the characters?

LEGO Ideas 21358 Minifigure Vending Machine comes packed with 16 minifigures celebrating classic LEGO themes like Castle, Paradisa and Fabuland. But does the very nature of the vending machine make the inclusion of such desirable characters worth it? And does displaying the minifigures risk turning the Minifigure Vending Machine into a dust collector?

LEGO Ideas 21358 Minifigure Vending Machine final design unveiled

LEGO Ideas has revealed its latest set, 21358 Minifigure Vending Machine. The set has 16 minifigures, many of which reference fan-favourite LEGO themes with new colours for Classic Space astronauts, new factions for LEGO Castle and easter eggs abound for lesser known themes like Fabuland and Paradisa.

Star Wars: The Mandalorian takes the cover of Blocks – the LEGO magazine for fans – Issue 126

Issue 126 of the monthly LEGO magazine for fans features Baby Yoda, also known as Grogu, on the cover and includes reviews of new Star Wars sets, tips for builds, and an epic project based on Moff Gideon’s lair. Subscribers can win a Grogu with Hover Pram and benefit from frozen subscription prices.

How Fabuland introduced storytelling in Issue 125 of the monthly LEGO magazine

LEGO Fabuland is a nostalgic theme from the 1970s that introduced storytelling in play. The monthly LEGO magazine Issue 125 explores its creation and features a special LEGO House set. Subscribers can win a signed 40506 LEGO Fabuland Tribute, receive freebies, and enjoy exclusive content, including reviews and building instructions for various sets.

Low price LEGO stocking fillers for Christmas

This Christmas, consider giving LEGO fans something unique. These LEGO magazines include insightful articles, interviews, and exclusive building instructions. Options include LEGO magazines that celebrate retro sets, LEGO Star Wars' 25th anniversary, The LEGO Movie, Disney's centennial and Marvel's Avengers Tower.

Five forgotten LEGO themes

Blocks is digging through the attic to find some old and forgotten LEGO themes that deserve a little love. Not every LEGO theme can be a smash hit year after year, capturing fans’ imaginations with every new release. Sometimes, a…

Blocks, the monthly LEGO magazine, Issue 118 puts LEGO Transformers Bumblebee on the cover

Blocks Issue 118 of the monthly LEGO magazine features 10338 Bumblebee, LEGO brick geometry, Space sets across the different themes, exclusive instructions for a mini Great Deku Tree and more. Readers can also win 10338 Bumblebee with a subscription and explore diverse LEGO reviews, features and builds. Don't miss the free bonus magazine offer, limited time only.

Where to buy retired LEGO sets

Tracking down classic LEGO sets or even just recent sets you missed can be tricky, so Blocks is listing some of the best places and ways to buy retired LEGO sets, highlighting their pros and cons. LEGO sets don’t last…

Pre-loved LEGO brick takeover at Selfridges this July

Selfridges department store on London’s Oxford Street will host the Toy Project's LEGO brick takeover this July. Visitors to Selfridges will be able to buy and donate used LEGO sets this July. There may be retired and rare LEGO sets…