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.

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.

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.

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.

Most Gen Z users reported that styling their Roblox avatar was more important to them than styling themselves in the physical world.