Abstract: A wall block includes a first end portion, a second end portion, and an intermediate portion extending between the interconnecting the first and second end portions. The first end portion includes a first face and first and second opposing side surfaces. The second end portion includes a second face and third and fourth opposing side surfaces. The first and second side surfaces taper toward each other extending in a direction from the first face toward the second face. The third and fourth side surfaces taper toward each other extending in a direction from the second face toward the first face.

Abstract: A wall block comprising first and second opposing, parallel side walls extending lengthwise and first and second opposing, parallel end walls extending between respective ends of the side walls is disclosed. The first and second side walls are longer than the first and second end walls. At least first and second trapezoidal shaped projections extend outwardly from the first side wall, where the first and second projections are configured to be received in slots of adjacent blocks in a wall. A block assembly comprising a trunk block and a face block is also disclosed, where at least one trapezoidal shaped slot is configured to receive a trapezoidal shaped projection of the trunk block. A wall comprising at least a first course comprising a plurality of face blocks and a plurality of trunk blocks is further disclosed.

Abstract: A wall block lifting apparatus can include a support member, first and second adjustment members, first and second posts, and first and second gripper elements. The adjustment members can be adjustably coupled to the support member such that the adjustment members are movable between a lifting position and a release position. The first post can be coupled to and extend from the first adjustment member, and the second post can be coupled to and extend from the second adjustment member. The first and second gripper elements can be respectively coupled to and extend from the first and second posts, and the first and second gripper members can be configured to securely engage a wall block when the first and second adjustment members are in the lifting position and to release the wall block when the first and second adjustment members are in the release position.

Abstract: A wall block lifting apparatus can include a support member, first and second adjustment members, first and second posts, and first and second gripper elements. The adjustment members can be adjustably coupled to the support member such that the adjustment members are movable between a lifting position and a release position. The first post can be coupled to and extend from the first adjustment member, and the second post can be coupled to and extend from the second adjustment member. The first and second gripper elements can be respectively coupled to and extend from the first and second posts, and the first and second gripper members can be configured to securely engage a wall block when the first and second adjustment members are in the lifting position and to release the wall block when the first and second adjustment members are in the release position.

Abstract: A retaining wall system, as well as embodiments of blocks and other devices for use in a retaining wall system. In some embodiments, a retaining wall includes a plurality of face blocks and a plurality of trunk blocks arranged in a plurality of courses of blocks. In some embodiments, a face block can include a face portion and a pair of leg portions, and each of the leg portions can be adapted to be coupled to a trunk block. In some embodiments, various block connecting devices can be used to connect blocks in a single course of blocks and various block alignment devices can be used to align blocks in adjacent courses.