Blocks, the monthly LEGO magazine, Issue 136

Go deeper into the brick-building hobby with Issue 136 of the premium LEGO magazine, packed with 116 pages of exclusive content you can’t find online. Model Designer Olav Krøjgaard reveals how he created a compelling function for 42221 NASA Artemis Space Launch System, Design Master Yoel Mazur explains how he crafts elements and Blocks takes a look at LEGO bricks as art.

Blocks is the premium LEGO magazine and Issue 136 features an in-depth look at the LEGO Artemis Space Launch System Rocket. With expert insight from LEGO Technic Model Designer Olav Krøjgaard, this issue explores the design, engineering and creativity behind one of LEGO’s most ambitious space sets.

With the Artemis II mission approaching, Blocks goes behind the scenes of LEGO’s epic space model. Experienced Model Designer Olav Krøjgaard reveals how he tackled the challenges of designing the Artemis Space Launch System, bringing real-world engineering and functionality back to Technic in a big way.

LEGO Technic Artemis Space Launch System

• An in-depth design interview with Olav Krøjgaard
• How the LEGO Group recreated NASA’s most ambitious rocket
• Why 42221 marks a return to functional Technic design

The LEGO Artemis feature makes Issue 136 essential reading for anyone interested in LEGO space sets, NASA-inspired models and the future of LEGO Technic.

LEGO Design Master

In Build & Chat, Yoel Mazur shares the secrets of element design at the LEGO Group. He discusses his journey into LEGO design, offers advice for aspiring designers and explains how concept models influence the creation of new LEGO pieces.

LEGO House Masterpiece Gallery

Some of the world’s best LEGO fan creations earn a place in LEGO House. Blocks spotlights breathtaking Masterpiece Gallery displays, with insights from the builders behind them.

LEGO as Art

Renowned builder Jerac presents a series of abstract LEGO creations designed to hang like paintings. Learn about his creative process, then dive into a breakdown of the techniques that bring these unique builds to life.

Quick Builds

Feeling inspired? Try one of this month’s bite-size builds:

• A Demogorgon from Stranger Things
• Batman’s iconic symbol
• A tiny Back to the Future DeLorean
• A modern reimagining of the classic 6018 Battle Dragon

LEGO Reviews

Honest, expert reviews of the latest LEGO sets, including:

• 11370 Stranger Things: The Creel House
• Marvel 76343 Hulkbuster vs. The Hulk
• Star Wars 75440 AT-AT
• Icons 10366 Tropical Aquarium
• Speed Champions 77256 Time Machine from Back to the Future
• And many more

Plus

• Top 10 video game-inspired LEGO sets
• Characterful Disney builds
• Everything you need to know about LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight
• And loads more across 116 premium pages