Blocks Issue 106

Reminiscent of what The LEGO Movie and Time Cruisers have done in the past, LEGO DREAMZzz demonstrates how mashing up different concepts can result in something new, but it also actively encourages builders to be creative themselves during the process of constructing the sets. In an exclusive interview, the design team explains how they developed these wild ideas, illustrated with never-before-seen concept art.

If you’re more of a purist, though and like to understand exactly what you’re looking at, Pierre Normandin is the LEGO professional to hear from; he took one of the finest classic LEGO Pirates models

and reimagined it as 10320 Eldorado Fortress.

When you compare the 1989 and 2023 versions, you can see exactly how much the LEGO System has evolved through the decades. In another exclusive interview (yes, we spoil you), Ole Vestergaard Poulsen reveals his part in giving more shape to Technic and then traditional LEGO sets. He shares his thinking behind introducing more curved elements and moving away from the blocky look of the 1980s sets.

There’s plenty of creative inspiration to be found in this month’s challenge spotlight, with SHIPtember demonstrating that sometimes the best way to get building is to have a deadline. When fans from all around the world agree to build enormous spaceships over the course of the same month, the results are breathtaking.

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