legodad Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 ...hello everyone... I need your help/opinion in deciding whether I should buy this latest publication in the UK, The Block Magazine. My dilemma is that I live in the US. My cost is BP 12.99 (includes shipping) which translates to US$22.08 - Quite steep for a magazine but considering it's Issue #1... I don't want to kick myself in the butt later on when the publisher decides to sell here in the US for a lower price but at the same token, would not like to miss out if they don't and Issue 1 sells out... Your input is greatly appreciated... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legodelorean Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 I would love to get this magazine as well but $22.08 seems pretty expensive. I know it's issue #1, but will it really be worth anything later down the road? Also, if it's only exclusive to the UK then maybe some of the info won't be relevant to us here in the U.S.........unless you are buying it to get ideas for MOC's or building ideas. The prices of sets will be different, so I guess it depends on what you'll use the magazine for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrymc4677 Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 $22 for something that you feel is a potential collectors item and something that you might feel proud to display someday is not that much. If it was $200, then I could see the dilemma. Go ahead and splurge and buy something nice for yourself. If it doesn't increase or hold value then you are out a measly $22. No big deal. What if it does increase quite a bit and you don't buy it? Then you will be kicking yourself because you wanted to save $22. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaisonline Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 They really need an electronic edition for the iPad.... Don't these publishers know America is the largest Lego market . Well, I think we are. Actually, I have no idea. I do know we need this mag in America and if an iPad edition brings it sooner so be it. Anyway... If anyone wants to go partners, we can share each edition. I also need to check Amazon UK's site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevenplays Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 $22 is a lot for a magazine considering a year's subscription for most, not all, costs only $20. I'ld say splurge on it though, my Barnes and Nobles imports a British Nintendo magazine that I cannot find anywhere else. It is $16 per issue but comes with figures and posters. It's a pretty sweet magazine that is about 120-150 pages long per issue. I say that if you want it, buy it, I do them same whn I can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TabbyBoy Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 Buy buy buy! These sold out within hours at all retailers near me. I've already been offered Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuturners Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 As above buy, buy, buy great magazine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
segreto Posted June 25, 2014 Share Posted June 25, 2014 You mean Blocks ? "The Block" when searched, just came up with some model magazines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheOrcKing Posted June 25, 2014 Share Posted June 25, 2014 Now there is a magazine I may actually buy. The section about "Your guide to starting and building your own custom Lego town" has me intrigued. I just hope most of the content isn't stuff I can find on the net with a little bit of searching or the thing is filled with useless ads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legodad Posted June 25, 2014 Author Share Posted June 25, 2014 ...thanks everyone for your input... I decided to wait 'til this morning before making my decision and happy to say, I did place an order for a copy of the first issue... special thanks to terrymc4677 who said it best... BTW, the total came up to $22.62... according to the person I was in contact with, the reason why shipping cost is expensive is because it is a "one off mailing via Royal Mail" but if it becomes a monthly subscription, "the price of the magazine will be reduced and the postage will be press streamed therefore becoming much cheaper." I'm not familiar with "Royal Mail" and "press stream" so I'm assuming (do correct me if I'm wrong) that these are "1st Class Air" and "Regular Mail." Looking forward for the magazine in the mail... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kman223 Posted June 25, 2014 Share Posted June 25, 2014 How can I get a copy?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legodad Posted June 25, 2014 Author Share Posted June 25, 2014 How can I get a copy?! ...e-mail [email protected] and request for a quotation... whoever will respond will give you the cost which includes shipping (in my case, it was $22.62)... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheOrcKing Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 News is this will become a monthly article starting from October. The magazine's website allows you to order the current issue and a couple other things. No word yet if there will be a digital version to download. Honestly the only section I am curious about is the building your own modular street. I hope that doesn't read like some long winded advert on buying the official modular house sets and arranging them or anything I could just browse through on the net.Brickset Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abri123 Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 News is this will become a monthly article starting from October. The magazine's website allows you to order the current issue and a couple other things. No word yet if there will be a digital version to download. Honestly the only section I am curious about is the building your own modular street. I hope that doesn't read like some long winded advert on buying the official modular house sets and arranging them or anything I could just browse through on the net.Brickset I'm in UK so have a copy of the first mag they piloted. I did enjoy it overall, though did find the title of the modular article misleading, as although I was expecting a guide to how you can create and build your own street etc, it was basically just a description of the modular sets available past and present, and touched on how you could link them together in whatever order you wanted.... don't know if others who have read it agree with that statement? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigStuP Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 Yes I think you are right - I was a bit disappointed as cover states "Your guide to starting and building your own custom lego town" so it is a little misleading However, overall I was very happy with the magazine and will definitely be subscribing 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheOrcKing Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 I'm in UK so have a copy of the first mag they piloted. I did enjoy it overall, though did find the title of the modular article misleading, as although I was expecting a guide to how you can create and build your own street etc, it was basically just a description of the modular sets available past and present, and touched on how you could link them together in whatever order you wanted.... don't know if others who have read it agree with that statement?Yes I think you are right - I was a bit disappointed as cover states "Your guide to starting and building your own custom lego town" so it is a little misleadingHowever, overall I was very happy with the magazine and will definitely be subscribingThank you both for clearing that up. Well that part of the magazine seems disappointing but the rest sounds good still. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legodad Posted July 16, 2014 Author Share Posted July 16, 2014 ...received the first copy a few weeks back and I'm happy to say I enjoyed reading the magazine... now that the editors are offering a yearly subscription for approximately $168, I'm seriously debating if it's worth it or now... will the quality of the articles improve, stay the same or get thrashy?... how about the number of pages, will the editors maintain it or in due time lessen... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wooble Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 I ordered a 1yr International subscription online a few weeks back. Any international customers get their first issue yet or is it sent in October? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Stevenplays Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 Looks like this may be a way for me to finally spend some low balance giftcards... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legodad Posted October 23, 2014 Author Share Posted October 23, 2014 ...so today, October 23rd-Thursday, is the release of Issue 1 of Blocks Magazine in the UK... we know for a fact that Barnes & Noble Bookstores are going to carry this magazine... has anyone seen one yet at the magazine rack or better yet, has anyone bought a copy yet?... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaisonline Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 i liked the magazine enough and placed a 1 yr subscription although i'm on this side of the pond. issue 2 is pretty good. too bad they could have eliminated that custom bonus minifig (of the founder/ editor) and put the cost toward a subscription reduction Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legodad Posted November 3, 2014 Author Share Posted November 3, 2014 I was back at the Barnes & Noble bookstore last Saturday and still no sign of the magazine; it's not even in their system yet... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TabbyBoy Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 They've always sold out before I had the chance to buy one. I'd then subscribe if I liked it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pseudoty Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 Has anyone seen this in the wild yet at their local BN? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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