The LEGO Star Wars Ultimate Collector Series set 75419 Death Star incorporates various iconic rooms while maintaining a logical layout. Design Manager César Soares discusses its development, including elevator functionality and room placement, while emphasizing the importance of visual design.
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Making LEGO characters for 21360 Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory
What decisions go into choosing the minifigures for a new LEGO set? Go inside the design process of 21360 Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory with Graphic Designer Crisy Dyment and learn about the choices made for the beloved characters in Willy Wonka's crazy factory.
Crafting clear crystals for LEGO Ideas 21362 Mineral Collection
LEGO Ideas Creative Lead Jordan Scott explains how he crafted clear crystals using bricks for 21362 Mineral Collection, a new set. The experienced designer faced challenges when it came to colour layering and piece selection.
Figuring out the figurehead for LEGO 10365 Captain Jack Sparrow’s Pirate Ship
LEGO Icons 10365 Captain Jack Sparrow’s Pirate Ship reimagines the Black Pearl with attention to detail, including a unique figurehead and captain's cabin inspired by the film series. Design Master Mike Psiaki discusses how he balanced aesthetics and utility, using a predominantly dark colour scheme, while ensuring the model’s parts are distinguishable in the build instructions.
Creating a sleek frigate for LEGO Icons 10365 Captain Jack Sparrow’s Pirate Ship
LEGO Icons 10365 Captain Jack Sparrow’s Pirate Ship marks the return of the iconic Black Pearl after a long absence. Design Master Mike Psiaki shares insights into recreating its slick hull and innovative design, allowing the ship to split for display or play. Inspired by historic frigates, this model aims to enhance the LEGO pirate experience and deliver something new.
LEGO Masters Jr. – meet Stella and Chelle
Children are competing in LEGO Masters Jr. to find the best builders in the USA, with Stella and Chelle showcasing their skills. They discuss their journey, challenges, and experiences with celebrity Jordin Sparks. The show offers $50,000 for the winners and airs weekly on Fox, also available on Hulu.
Deploying the cannons in LEGO Icons 10365 Captain Jack Sparrow’s Pirate Ship
LEGO Design Master Mike Psiaki discusses the creation of LEGO Icons 10365 Captain Jack Sparrow’s Pirate Ship, inspired by the Black Pearl from Pirates of the Caribbean. The design process involved extensive reference material, particularly to ensure authentic cannon deployment. Challenges included limiting the number of cannons while maintaining functionality and aesthetics.
LEGO Masters Jr. – meet Vincent and Hudson
LEGO Masters Jr. – meet Max and Zoe
Max and Zoe are competing on LEGO Masters Jr. with Porsha Williams, engaging in creative building challenges for a chance to win $50,000. They discuss their experiences, favourite builds, and the pressures of competition, emphasising the friendships formed on the show.
Designing the LEGO Wonkatania for 21360 Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory
When designing 21360 Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, LEGO Senior Model Designer Laura Perron had the opportunity to add Willy Wonka's personal riverboat, the Wonkatania. But fitting such an elegant boat into the set proved a challenge, one that highlighted the importance of collaboration in the design process.