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CONTENTS ISSUE 98 // 2022 4 Blocks Issue 98 LEGO MASTERS CHRISTMAS SPECIAL EXCLUSIVE MATTHEW ASHTON, AMY CORBETT & NISH KUMAR MANDO RAZOR CREST REVIEW LEGO STORY KJELD KIRK ON THE 1980s WIN WIN WIN! LEGO AVATAR TREE OF SOULS ISSUE 98 // £6.49 BUILDING PANDORA IN LEGO BRICKS REGULARS 6 LEGOTALK Everyone has been creating lately, with some builds even inspired by Blocks magazine. 8 EIFFEL TOWER The tallest LEGO set yet delivers a 10,001 piece recreation of the Paris landmark. 10 LEGO SALES UP The LEGO Group's CEO has reported another six months of sales success. 11 DIVERSE FRIENDS The LEGO Group is aiming to better represent children in a revamped Friends theme. 12 HOT TOPIC A few smaller LEGO Ideas sets are in the pipeline – is this a positive sign? 14 Q&A: IDISPLAYIT Steve Chan explains how his own personal collection led to him starting a new business. 16 TOP TEN With the new Eiffel Tower out now, Blocks looks back at past LEGO landmark models. 18 THIS LEGO LIFE Is it a good idea to visit LEGO House with your spouse? Daniel discusses. 96 PIECE PERCEPTION A specialised cupcake holder element can work wonderfully as a dress. 113 FROM THE VAULT Minifigures were not the first buildable characters to populate LEGO sets. www.blocksmag.com
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WIN WIN WIN WIN WIN! Subscribe to Blocks magazine today to be in with a chance of winning 75574 TORUK MAKTO & TREE OF SOULS. You’ll also be automatically entered into our monthly prize draws to win the latest and greatest LEGO sets. See page 79 now! 62 68 52 73 80 24 58 www.blocksmag.com f: facebook.com/blocksmag t: @blocksmagazine w: www.blocksmag.com 74 FEATURES 24 COVER LEGO MASTERS CHRISTMAS Nish Kumar, Matthew Ashton and Amy Corbett share what fans can expect from the special. 32 COVER AVATAR: THE WAY OF WATER Blocks magazine previews the sets based on James Cameron's epic sequel. 36 COVER REDISCOVERING PANDORA Designers talk about creating the world of Avatar as a LEGO theme for the first time. 42 LEGO HOUSE: MOOD MIXER Mike Ganderton reveals the process that goes into developing a brand new experience. 80 COVER KJELD KIRK TAKES OVER In exclusive excerpts from The LEGO Story, Kjeld Kirk Kristiansen discusses his early days as CEO. 102 PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN It's a pirate's life in Blockstalgia this month, with a look back at a modern classic licensed theme. REVIEWS 52 COVER THE RAZOR CREST The iconic ship from Star Wars: The Mandalorian gets the Ultimate Collector Series treatment. 58 THE MIGHTY BOWSER Mario's nemesis is here as a looming character build. 62 THOR'S HAMMER & NANO GAUNTLET Do these two Marvel prop sets measure up in this universe? 65 AVATAR Blocks reviews the entire first wave of Avatar sets to see if they'll make you happy or blue. 73 DODGE CHARGER Is this Fast & Furious set up to the usual Speed Champions standard? BUILD 97 MONTH IN MOCS A fantastical build from Andrea Lattanzio. TECHNIQUE 88 ORNATE PATTERNS Take your LEGO floors and walls to the next level with these clever tips and tricks. Issue 98 Blocks 5

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CONTENTS ISSUE 98 // 2022

4 Blocks Issue 98

LEGO MASTERS CHRISTMAS SPECIAL EXCLUSIVE

MATTHEW ASHTON, AMY CORBETT & NISH KUMAR

MANDO RAZOR CREST REVIEW

LEGO STORY

KJELD KIRK ON THE 1980s

WIN WIN WIN!

LEGO AVATAR TREE OF

SOULS

ISSUE 98 // £6.49

BUILDING PANDORA IN LEGO BRICKS

REGULARS

6 LEGOTALK Everyone has been creating lately, with some builds even inspired by Blocks magazine.

8 EIFFEL TOWER The tallest LEGO set yet delivers a 10,001 piece recreation of the Paris landmark.

10 LEGO SALES UP The LEGO Group's CEO has reported another six months of sales success.

11 DIVERSE FRIENDS The LEGO Group is aiming to better represent children in a revamped Friends theme.

12 HOT TOPIC A few smaller LEGO Ideas sets are in the pipeline – is this a positive sign?

14 Q&A: IDISPLAYIT Steve Chan explains how his own personal collection led to him starting a new business.

16 TOP TEN With the new Eiffel Tower out now, Blocks looks back at past LEGO landmark models.

18 THIS LEGO LIFE Is it a good idea to visit LEGO House with your spouse? Daniel discusses.

96 PIECE PERCEPTION A specialised cupcake holder element can work wonderfully as a dress.

113 FROM THE VAULT Minifigures were not the first buildable characters to populate LEGO sets.

www.blocksmag.com

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