Blocks Magazine Issue 143: The X-Files, Play Secrets, and Build Inspiration

The latest issue of Blocks magazine is dropping soon, and it’s packed with enough LEGO goodness to make your wallet weep. Issue 143 dives deep into the highly anticipated LEGO The X-Files set, and while no specific Indian price is available yet, you can bet it’s going to require some serious saving. This isn't just about one set, though. The magazine also unravels the mysteries of why LEGO bricks are inherently fun, checks out new Disney sets, showcases a massive cyberpunk build, and introduces fresh inspiration pages.

The star of this issue is undoubtedly the LEGO The X-Files set. The press release details how fan builder Brent Waller’s decade-old creation, which even caught Gillian Anderson's eye, has finally become an official LEGO product. He shares his journey, along with exclusive interviews from the show's creator, Chris Carter, and the actor who played the Cigarette-Smoking Man, William B. Davis. It sounds like a deep dive for any fan of the iconic paranormal series.

Beyond the X-Files, Blocks magazine explores the psychology of play with Professor Jess Uhre Rahbek, author of "This is Why You Love LEGO." He delves into why fiddling with loose bricks is so satisfying and what makes LEGO play so compelling. For those looking to build, the magazine introduces an expanded "Create" section with new techniques, a guide to building a mech, and tips for using cheese slopes. Plus, there are Quick Build guides inspired by ONE PIECE, E.T., and Castle.

If you're more into official sets, Blocks reviews new Disney collections featuring Moana, Toy Story, and Pokémon. It also touches on LEGO Masters Academy, the history of BrickLink, and a top 10 list of Harry Potter sets. You can even become a LEGO House cover star by creating a minifigure and sharing it with #blocksinlegohouse.

For those in India, ordering Blocks magazine might involve a bit of a wait. Subscriptions are available worldwide at blocksmag.com, but physical copies typically hit Indian stores a few weeks after their UK release.

No specific price is confirmed for India yet, but based on the usual import costs and currency fluctuations, expect this issue to be a significant investment. That's roughly the price of two months of Netflix Premium. Keep an eye on Toycra and MyBrickHouse for availability, though it may take 4-6 weeks to arrive after the global launch. Code ABHINAV12 takes 12% off full-price sets at Toycra, minimum order ₹500.

Subscribing before October 1st enters you into a draw to win a Fortnite 77082 Rave Cave set. Plus, subscribe to print before September 7th for a free LEGO polybag, or opt for a two-year subscription to get a copy of Blocks Book of Retro LEGO Sets. It’s a good time to be a magazine subscriber, if you can stomach the potential import charges. On that bombshell...