The latest edition of Blocks Magazine arrives in UK stores next week, and here’s what you can expect to discover in issue 129. The upcoming issue takes a look at the Sherlock Holmes Book Nook set and chats with the LEGO Design Master behind the all-new concept. There’s also a look at an enormous LEGO MOC inspired by the Assassin’s Creed game series. Additionally, you’ll find reviews of recently released LEGO sets and instructions for custom minibuilds. The newest issue will be arriving with subscribers soon, and you can find issue 129 in selected stores on or around July 4, 2025 (subject to change). Learn more below.
The build is afoot with LEGO Sherlock Holmes in Blocks magazine Issue 129
Blocks, the monthly magazine for LEGO fans, is investigating a brand-new format from LEGO Icons in Issue 129. The team behind 10351 Sherlock Holmes: Book Nook reveal how they developed the new concept. Elsewhere in this edition, Blocks goes deep into a beautiful Venice MOC, Star Wars designers reveal their favourite sets and the team reviews the new Jurassic World Rebirth models.
Issue 129 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 July 4.
To celebrate the new magazine, Blocks has deals available – if you take out a 12 month print subscription, you’ll get a FREE exclusive Blocks postie minifigure (that uses authentic LEGO elements). If you go for a 24 month print subscription, then you’ll also get TWO FREE LEGO polybags. Order before June 30 to get the extras.
Every month there’s a prize to win for subscribers – Blocks is giving away Icons 10352 The Simpsons: Krusty Burger! To be in with a chance of winning, take out a subscription before July 31, 2025.
Design Master Antica Bracanov came up a whole new format for LEGO sets – presenting them as book nooks. She and her design colleagues reveal how that unique idea led to the creation of 10351 Sherlock Holmes: Book Nook. It certainly wasn’t elementary!
In this month’s Build & Chat, Senior Design Master Wes Talbott reveals how he joined the LEGO Group when creating concepts for what became Elves. During a sprawling conversation, he talks about working on that fantasy theme before moving on to beloved franchises like The Lord of the Rings, Dungeons & Dragons and Disney.
Bart Deliën was inspired by a specific game when he crafted his enormous, historical Venice model – Assassin’s Creed. His creation goes far beyond the story though, giving life to the Italian city as it was in 1486. This new regular feature not only showcases the masterpiece model but also reveals some of the great techniques within it.
The LEGO Group has returned to Springfield with 10352 The Simpsons: Krusty Burger and the refined dining establishment gets a rating in this issue’s Reviews section. There’s also a look at the new Jurassic World Rebirth sets to see if you should add them to your dinosaur collection.
That’s just a taste of what’s in Blocks, the monthly magazine for LEGO fans, Issue 129. Within this 116-page magazine you’ll also find exclusive instructions to build a Creeper, a look at the Brick Orpheus exhibition, classic sets from 2005 and much, much more.
Blocks is giving away 10352 The Simpsons: Krusty Burger! 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 11.59pm UK time on July 31, 2025 (existing subscribers will automatically be entered into the prize draw).
Free extras promotion ends July 1, 8.00am UK time, or while stocks last.
