Blocks magazine Issue 69 out now
Posted by Huw,
Here's the press release:
Blocks magazine Issue 69 is available to buy now at www.blocksmag.com and in UK shops. In these unprecedented times, it is more convenient than ever to set up a subscription to get each issue delivered early every month – the support of our readers is a huge help during this unusual period.
It’s time to take a look at the LEGO Ultimate Collector Series A-wing, with the set getting pride of place on this month’s cover. The in-depth review goes over this long-awaited release, sitting alongside more Star Wars reviews and a look at LEGO Minions.
LEGO Monkie Kid has arrived, developed especially for the Chinese market. Senior Design Director Simon Lucas explains just what that process was like, revealing how far he and the team went to infuse the new action-adventure theme with Chinese culture, before Justin Ramsden details his experience making the Monkey King Warrior Mech. The features are illustrated with never-before-seen concept art and sketch models.
That’s not the only deep dive this month, as Blocks takes a look at collecting rare minifigures. Two of the world’s most knowledgeable minifigure collecting experts reveal just how hardcore the hunt can get as they highlight the real obscurities that are out there.
For those who have wondered why the colours of LEGO parts can vary, this month’s magazine provides the answers. Looking at the production of LEGO bricks over the past two decades, Blocks reveals how changes in the manufacturing process led to inconsistent shades of certain elements.
Mod Squad turns its attention to the Creator Monster Burger Truck, revealing how to take the wacky new set and turn it into a more City-friendly burger truck – or even a monster-themed burger stand. Technique offers building tips on putting together microscale castles, so readers can try out building their own fortresses at a size that fits on a shelf.
There’s always time for a dose of Blockstalgia, with Time Cruisers being the very appropriate theme for this month’s turning back of the clock. As well as remembering everything that was great – and weird – about the short-lived theme, the section unveils an updated version of 6492 Hypno Cruiser with an aesthetic that fits the modern era.
Plenty more can be found within the 116 pages, including Month in MOCs with classic van instructions, Top Ten Battle Packs, Month in LEGO, Ideas Spotlight, Piece Perception, Rebuild Challenge and LUG Spotlight.
There’s a new prize for Blocks magazine subscribers – LEGO Monkie Kid 80009 Pigsy’s Food Truck. To be in with a chance of winning 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 September 1 will be in with a chance of winning (existing subscribers will automatically be entered into the prize draw).
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Anyone else who posts a pointless comment here will get a hell-ban. Some who posted earlier have already.
That means shadowban right? Does it expire with good behavior?
@Sandinista said:
"That means shadowban right? Does it expire with good behavior?"
No, Hell is one-way. No-one returns from there.
It does mean exactly that and ^^ you were not given one due to the fact your comments are usually worthwhile, but it was close!
@Huw said:
"It does mean exactly that and ^^ you were not given one due to the fact your comments are usually worthwhile, but it was close!"
Thanks for the reprieve, I'll hold off on the juvenile humor going ahead
Where can I find the magazine? The local Barnes and Noble stopped selling it.
@PixelTheDragon said:
"Where can I find the magazine? The local Barnes and Noble stopped selling it. "
You can get it airmailed time you, but it would cost the equivalent of £12.50, which is about $15.60. I think you would be better getting a subscription and you’d save a decent amount.
Being in the US and trying to get Blocks seems to be pretty difficult at the moment, with all the shops being restricted and I guess that ‘non-essentials’ aren’t being re-stocked as quickly as ‘essential’ items. As I said, I think your best option would be to subscribe and then you’ll also be entered into the prize draw for the Monkie Kid set.
The cover would never have attracted me to it on the shelf but there are some articles that I actually want to read (the burger truck mods especially - I have the start of a food truck collection but I don't want the monster aspect).
Does anyone know which, if any, UK supermarkets are likely to stock it? Not too keen on our local WHSmiths, it's very poky and has the city's post office so I imagine there's super long queues to get in.
@Paperdaisy said:
"Does anyone know which, if any, UK supermarkets are likely to stock it? Not too keen on our local WHSmiths, it's very poky and has the city's post office so I imagine there's super long queues to get in."
Not a supermarket, but McColl’s/Martin McColl’s newsagents/convenience stores/post offices carries it. Where the branch includes a sub-post office, there should be a separate, long queue for the PO and a short one or none at all for the newsagents.
It has a good article on the issue of crumbling bricks - I’d like to have something with a bit more depth to it though - ant chance of something here or at least a link to somewhere else?
I know this may be a silly question, but I'm legitimately curious if there were any other articles that required hard moderation like this in the comments.
@PixelTheDragon said:
"Where can I find the magazine? The local Barnes and Noble stopped selling it. "
My suggestion would be to find a FAFOL (friendly AFOL) in the UK who would be willing to send it to you. Might take some time to arrive as international post has been very slow during the pandemic. But that may turn out to be the most economical way.
I live on the East Coast of America and ordered Issue 68 and it took 20 days to arrive, just in case any Americans want to get this.