Blocks magazine issue 134 out soon
Posted by Huw,
Here's the press release for the latest issue of Blocks Magazine.
Blocks, the monthly magazine for LEGO fans, Issue 134 launched today and is a celebration of creativity, design, fandom and the latest developments from the brick universe. Leading this issue is an exploration of a model no-one ever expected to happen; the first-ever LEGO Star Trek set, 10356 U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701-D.
For decades, fans have wondered whether LEGO Star Trek could ever become a reality — and now that it has, Senior Model Designer Hans Burkhard Schlömer and Graphic Design Manager Crystal Fontan reveal the creative journey they went on as Star Trek: The Next Generation fans. They discuss how they approached its iconic shape, balanced accuracy with stability and overcame the engineering challenges of turning such a beloved starship into an official LEGO model.
Issue 134 is available to order worldwide as part of a subscription or as a single issue at blocksmag.com and will be in UK stores from December 5.
Blocks subscriptions are better value than ever – a one-year print subscription in the UK is just £64.90, for a saving of £52.10. If you take out a qualifying subscription during our current promotion, you’ll get a free festive poster and free Christmas cards.
Every month there’s a prize to win for subscribers – Blocks is giving away 75419 Death Star! To be in with a chance of winning, take out a subscription before December 22, 2025.
Issue 134 also offers an extraordinary gallery of LEGO DREAMZzz concept art from Design Master Matt Betteker, showcasing the fantastical visions that shape the theme’s vibrant world. Accompanying the artwork, Design Director Cerim Manovi discusses how the DREAMZzz team continues to evolve the theme, giving children creative inspiration in a story-driven world.
In a wide-ranging interview, LEGO Ideas Senior Designer Laura Perron reveals the design stories behind several fan favourite sets such as 21351 Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas, 21354 Twilight: The Cullen House and 21360 Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory. She offers insight into navigating licensed storytelling, capturing cinematic details in brick form and reveals the biggest secret she has ever had to keep.
Longtime fan Matt Chiles revisits the origins of LEGO fandom on the internet. He tells the story of how fans first connected online — long before social media — and built the foundations of the global community everyone takes for granted today. For fans of a certain vintage, it’s a trip down memory lane, while for others it’s a fascinating insight into a bygone era.
Builders can enjoy three sets of exclusive instructions this month – a mini Star Trek U.S.S. Enterprise, an even smaller Wicket the Ewok and a reimagined Aquanauts 2162 Hydro Reef Wrecker. As for collectors, they can enjoy expert reviews of newly released sets, including Stranger Things 40801 Mike, Dustin, Lucas & Will Figures, Disney Pixar 43279 WALL-E & EVE, Botanicals 10348 Japanese Maple Tree and many more across various themes.
Issue 134 also features a detailed look at the LEGO Group’s historical experiments with electrical elements and early attempts to bring power to brick-built models, a breathtaking fan-built Flying Dutchman ghost ship and a retrospective on what was going on with the brick in 2001.
Blocks is giving away 75419 Death Star! 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.
For entry into the prize draw, you must have an active Blocks subscription at 5.00pm UK time on December 23, 2025 (existing subscribers will automatically be entered into the prize draw).
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"Here's the press release for the latest issue of Blocks Magazine. I've asked the editor to clarify whether the spelling mistake on the cover is deliberate!"
As it's the same mistake as on the official set, I'd like to assume it's deliberate! And if not they can always claim it is...
@classicstylecastle said:
""Here's the press release for the latest issue of Blocks Magazine. I've asked the editor to clarify whether the spelling mistake on the cover is deliberate!"
As it's the same mistake as on the official set, I'd like to assume it's deliberate! And if not they can always claim it is..."
ha ha
The cover is wrong. Other brick building companies have gone there before.
In a decade we will look back on this and remember the birth of the classic LEGO expression To Boldy Go.
@CCC said:
"The cover is wrong. Other brick building companies have gone there before."
Actually, several times.
@AustinPowers said:
" @CCC said:
"The cover is wrong. Other brick building companies have gone there before."
Actually, several times. "
Yes, companies.
The cover here on the magazine should've been the front box art of the kit.
Not cropped but ship all in frame, would've been much more striking.
Curious if they will create a corrected sticker
@CCC said:
" @AustinPowers said:
" @CCC said:
"The cover is wrong. Other brick building companies have gone there before."
Actually, several times. "
Yes, companies."
Yes, several companies, and several times.