Blocks Magazine issue 67 out now
Posted by Huw,
Blocks magazine Issue 67 is in UK shops now and is also available to buy at www.blocksmag.com, so readers can follow government guidance and order it from home. For those who want to make sure that they get their LEGO magazine fix every month, subscription deals are available too – the support of our readers is a huge help in these uncertain times.
A detailed behind-the-scenes feature looks at the development of the latest LEGO Ideas set that is soaked in classic LEGO Pirates nostalgia – 21322 Pirates of Barracuda Bay. The salty crew behind the incredible build reveal how they decided to sneak two models into one set, the challenges in recreating vintage packaging and why there’s a trophy in Captain Redbeard’s cabin. Concept models illustrate the feature, showing how it went from the fan design to the finished set.
After taking a trip to the pirate island, the Review section gives the LEGO Creator Expert Fiat 500 a test drive, as well as checking out Collectible Minifigures Series 20 and a selection of the latest Marvel Avengers sets.
Sitting down for an in-depth conversation is Ekow Nimako, a Canadian artist who builds exclusively in black. He discusses sculpting with bricks, representation within his creations and whether LEGO builders are also artists, in what makes for a fascinating and though provoking interview.
Blockstalgia turns back the clock to 2002 (or should that be 1993) for a look back at Ice Planet, the LEGO Space subtheme set on a frozen world. As well as putting the original sets under the spotlight, the Blocks team reimagines 6814 Ice Tunnelator, with exclusive instructions for building a modern version.
There are more tips and tricks in Technique, which this month offers a guide to building birds. From puffins to eagles, this will have your avian builds looking more lifelike and authentic than ever.
Due to the impact of coronavirus on the world, the Brickman Experience did not get to stay open for long during its UK debut. To provide a taste of LEGO Certified Professional Ryan McNaught’s exhibition, Blocks magazine shares an exclusive interview with the Aussie builder and a look at some models in the exhibition.
That’s by no means all, though. There is plenty more packed into Blocks Issue 67’s 116 pages –including Top Ten, Month in LEGO, Mod Squad, Rebuild Challenge and Month in MOCs.
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 by July 1 will be in with a chance of winning 75277 Boba Fett Helmet (existing subscribers will automatically be entered into the prize draw).
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@Bricktastic_builder
Why not getting a digital isssue? If you've never read a single issue of Blocks, go for it. It's really high quality material.
@Bricktastic_builder said:
"Looks like a good issue! Unfortunately, I’m not sure it’s worth it, since I’m in America, and the magazine is based in the UK. Any input?"
You can order them and have them shipped to the US. They are also available in Barnes and Noble though about a month delayed. And as was mentioned, all the issues past and present are availible digitally.
A good way to digest this is to subscribe to Readly ( https://gb.readly.com/ ) for £7.99/$9.99 a month (I think it is) .
You can read it, and thousands of other magazines, and I think it's better value than a digital subscription to just this magazine and of course has no postage costs.
@Bricktastic_builder said:
"Looks like a good issue! Unfortunately, I’m not sure it’s worth it, since I’m in America, and the magazine is based in the UK. Any input?"
Great magazine and great value. Plus UK magazines are about 95% magazine and 5% adverts, unlike US magazines which are close to the opposite ratio.
AUSSIE AUSSIE AUSSIE!! Im glad to see Ryan (Brickman) finally getting some recognition, particulary internationally!
I would like to read that Pirates of Barracuda Bay article...
@huw is Readly just current issues or can you access the back catalogues as well?
@Andhe said:
" @huw is Readly just current issues or can you access the back catalogues as well? "
Issues 59 to 67 are on Readly
I'm thinking about subscribing, Is there cover items on the mag that will make getting a physical copy better over a digital one. Asking as getting physical copy to Australia is going to cost me over AUD$200 for 12 month sub.
@SnakeAUS said:
"I'm thinking about subscribing, Is there cover items on the mag that will make getting a physical copy better over a digital one. Asking as getting physical copy to Australia is going to cost me over AUD$200 for 12 month sub.
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I personally enjoy getting it physically but you won’t lose anything getting it digitally. For some of the articles that include instructions being able to zoom in on a screen could actually be helpful!