Star Wars and LEGO have been a thing for 25 years and as they celerate their silver anniversary Blocks Magazine – on shelves in UK stores 2nd May – dives deep into the brick to bring you all the news from the world of LEGO. Keep your ears open for a forthcoming epsiode of Canon Fodder where we’ll be chatting with Blocks editor and the author of the forthcoming LEGO Star Wars: The Force of Creativity Graham Hancock.
The Force has been with LEGO Star Wars for 25 years and Blocks magazine has a packed edition to celebrate the occasion. In Issue 115, Design Master Henrik Andersen discusses designing the UCS Tie Interceptor, Matt Denton reveals how he upscaled the Stormtrooper mech and the story of LEGO Star Wars is told through 25 sets.
Issue 115 is available worldwide as part of a subscription or a single issue at blocksmag.com now and will be in UK stores from May 2.
To celebrate May the Fourth, anyone taking out a 12 or 24 month print subscription will get a FREE exclusive LEGO Star Wars poster and FREE back issues. Order before the end of May 6 to get the deal!
We’re giving away 75382 TIE Interceptor! To be in with a chance of winning, take out a subscription before June 5, 2024. You’ll be entered into a new draw every month for the duration of your subscription!
LEGO Star Wars has been combining the creativity of the brick with a galaxy far, far away for 25 years. Blocks is telling the story of that collaboration through 25 sets, each of which reveals something about the incredible journey that this beloved theme has been on.
In addition, a whole bunch of talented LEGO creatives join Blocks to talk about Star Wars – Design Master Henrik Andersen reveals how he revisited one of the first Ultimate Collector Series sets to deliver a new experience in the epic 75382 TIE Interceptor, 3D printing guru Matt Denton discusses his amazing upscaled Stormtrooper mech project and LEGO Certified Professional Nathan Sawaya looks back at his most unorthodox Star Wars builds.
The Force is also embedded in a top 10 countdown of the best dark side minifigures, a special build project that upgrades 75372 Clone Trooper & Battle Droid Battle Pack, a tease for the new book LEGO Star Wars: The Force of Creativity and reviews of the latest sets.
Elsewhere in the magazine, readers will find more detail on how Modulex bricks differ from standard LEGO elements, instructions for building the Batmobile from Batman: The Animated Series and how the LEGO Group’s assembly lines bags element for sets.
This month’s 116-page edition also includes a look at amazing dragon builds, commentary on whether mechs were better back in the day, Harry Potter reviews and much, much more.
Blocks is giving away 75382 TIE Interceptor! To be entered into the prize draw and to get Blocks magazine delivered every month – ahead of the shops – visit www.blocksmag.com and check out the money-saving subscription deals available.
Everyone who subscribes to the print edition by June 5 will be in with a chance of winning (existing subscribers will automatically be entered into the prize draw).
Everyone who subscribes to the print edition by 8.00am UK time, May 7, will be eligible for the May the Fourth promotion unless stock runs out earlier. Full details at blocksmag.com.
