Blocks Magazine Issue 133 Preview
The latest edition of Blocks Magazine arrives in stores early next month, and here’s what you can expect to discover in issue 133. The new issue is feeling festive with a look at the recently released LEGO® Christmas sets, along with a chat with the designers behind them. You’ll also find reviews of the latest LEGO sets, along with exclusive instructions to create unique minibuilds. Plus, there’s a chance to win the...
LEGO MRI Scanner Continues To Help Kids
In 2019, the LEGO Group revealed a concept design for a brick-built MRI machine that could be used to ease young patients receiving treatment in hospitals. Since they were first shown off, there’s been great interest from doctors and medical professionals. So much so, the LEGO Group made them available to medical professionals worldwide through key charity partners. Since the LEGO® MRI was introduced, it’s helped over a million...
LEGOLAND Windsor Unveils LEGO Pumpkin Patch
To kick off spooky season, LEGOLAND Windsor Resort has unveiled its first-ever pumpkin patch. The Halloween scene features a mix of 500 real pumpkins and LEGO creations. Weighing a mighty 103kg in total, the impressive LEGO pumpkins were brought to life with 44,686 bricks and took expert model makers 134 hours to build. The LEGOLAND Pumpkin Patch can be explored as part of LEGOLAND Windsor Resort’s Brick or Treat days. LEarn...
LEGO Manufacturing Virginia Hits Major Milestone
Earlier this year, the LEGO Group announced it would invest over US$360 million to build and operate a 2,000,000-square-foot regional distribution centre in Prince George’s County, Virginia, in the United States. Today, the second US LEGO® manufacturing site has reached a major milestone. Meaning the site is on track to open as planned in 2027 and help provide better access to LEGO products for the North American market and...
England Rugby’s Red Roses Become Miniland Figures
Ahead of the Women’s Rugby World Cup Final on Saturday, model makers at LEGOLAND Windsor have created the full Red Roses squad in minifigure form. Over 1,000 LEGO® bricks were used to build the pitch-perfect new scene, which includes star players Captain, Zoe Aldcroft, and flying full-back, Ellie Kildunne. The Red Roses scene will remain on display in the resort’s Miniland after the Women’s Rugby World Cup Final and throughout...
LEGO Group Acquires LEGOLAND Discovery Centres
The LEGO Group is taking full control of the global network of LEGOLAND & LEGO® Discovery Centres from Merlin Entertainments. The deal will see 29 centres become fully owned and operated by the LEGO Group. LEGOLAND Resorts will continue to be operated by Merlin. Although the family-owned company behind the LEGO Group has a stake in Merlin, the two entities are run separately. The deal will see Discovery Centres become part of the...
Newly Relocated Cardiff LEGO Store Now Open
The LEGO® Store in the St David’s Centre in Cardiff has moved to a new, improved and bigger unit. After 15 years, the store moved a few doors down to a larger retail unit within the same shopping centre. The new store is now open and includes an improved Pick-a-Brick selection, Build a Minifigure tower and other interactive elements, including LEGO models unique to the store. The LEGO Group brings even more building fun to Cardiff as...
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