In the last few years, Roblox has introduced much more modern-looking avatars with normal proportions, but its iconic blocky character figures are still alive and well.

Blocky Mech In the early days of Roblox, most people walked around in blocky bodies similar to LEGO figures, but Avatar customization has evolved significantly beyond that.

The newly announced Roblox avatar updates aim to inject both more customization and more realism into the blocky Lego-like looks that are synonymous with the platform now.

Speaking to Newsweek in an exclusive interview, the Vice President of Product for the Roblox Corporation has weighed in on the Rthro vs Blocky avatar debate.

My Roblox avatar—a blocky, smiley-face little guy with shaggy orange hair, plasticky-gray complexion, and hinged limbs—is rolling out his yoga mat.

Avatar faces will be able to move more naturally than ever before. Roblox users will soon be able to give their avatars facial expressions that mimic the player’s own, the platform announced ...