Bricks issue 11 out now
Posted by Huw,
Here's the press release for the latest issue of Bricks magazine, which is available now.
In the name of the game...
Whether it was watching a family member flip the Monopoly board across the room, crushing armies in Risk or just simply guessing whodunnit in Cluedo, there is no disputing games are a key part of growing up. Despite the humble board game now taking second fiddle to consoles and mobile devices, games still play a huge role in development, regardless of format. This month, Bricks looks at the influence games have had on LEGO and vice versa.
Keeping it traditional, we start with six - SIX - new Angry Birds sets. Chris Pearce takes us through their crazy world, as he explores the new pieces and figures you can expect to find. As we pass go, we catch-up with Lucy Boughton as she looks into The LEGO Group’s game division, which gave birth to the amazing rebuildable dice games that have provided endless hours of fun. It’s checkmate with Dr Dave, as he looks at the highly collectible, themed Chess offerings from across the years which, inspired Bricks to make our own LEGO chess set, using collectible minifigures. We review the latest ideas set Labyrinth Marble Maze and even provide some alternative courses, thanks to its creator Jason Allemann. We finish our gaming section with a recreation of the classic board game, Ghost Castle.
In addition to this, we get the inside scoop from Carl Greatrix as he is announced as the latest successful candidate on LEGO Ideas with his Caterham 7 models. We discover whether battle packs help army building costs and Huw Millington finalises his series on LEGO trains. We have the Batmobile history and a full batcave how-to technique guide, a healthy dose of reviews and much more. There should be plenty here for another fun-packed month.
With 124 pages packed full of inspirational models and exclusive features Bricks is the premier LEGO fan magazine. With a price of just £4.99, why accept anything less? Order your copy today
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Mmmmmmmm Caterham 7! :)
When will the App be ready?
Hi, does anyone know how the digital format is delivered? Is it an online access or a downloadable format which can be read offline? The site does not say much.
Hi Guys, here's a little update on our app progress so far. We do have a digital edition available and an app which is currently only live on android but will be activated on the apple store this month (we are told by apple). If you purchase from the site you will be sent an activation code which will allow you to read on any device online. If you download the android app you can then also view offline. This will also be the case for apple customers once the app is live there. If you purchase now as mentioned you can access the content while online and if you download the app later your account will allow you access to all purchased issues offline. I hope that helps and any problems just shout
Mark
Mark, thank you for the clarification, it helps a bit. I'm also keen to understand what does the online and app experience (technology) used, I mean a screenshot or two would be nice. If not, I'll just make a one time investment and see if it's to my liking.
Also, is there any plans at looking at better shipping rates for overseas fans?
One last point as feedback - I was in several countries in major cities in Europe and in London as well - Airports included etc, and I simply could not find any copy of Bricks or Bricks Culture and I was stepping into any Bookstore/Stand/Magazine shop that I saw on the street...which is kinda of a disappointment for me to leave the region empty handed.