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.
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Mixing a river in LEGO Ideas 21360 Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory
LEGO Senior Model Designer Laura Perron dives into the world of Willy Wonka and shares the challenges of adapting the iconic chocolate river into LEGO bricks — including a functioning waterfall — in 21360 Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, the new LEGO Ideas set based on the beloved Roald Dahl story and Gene Wilder film.
LEGO Masters Jr. – meet Will and Crosby
Will and Crosby participate in LEGO Masters Jr., teaming up with Andy Richter. They share their LEGO experiences, favorite builds, and the thrill of being on the famous LEGO Masters set. The duo reflects on creative growth with support from the Brickmasters, experiences on set, and their journey from standard sets to imaginative creations.
Design inspirations in LEGO Ideas 21359 Italian Riviera
The team behind LEGO Ideas 21359 Italian Riviera — including Senior Model Designer Mary Wilson and fan designer Alex Sahli — share the challenging process of ensuring a landscape as iconic as the Italian Riviera is accurately captured in a LEGO set, from the rugged coastline to charming moments between minifigures.
Defining the scale of LEGO DC 76304 Batman Forever Batmobile
LEGO Designer Mark Stafford shares the complicated process of figuring out the scale for new LEGO sets through the lens of his latest project, 76304 Batman Forever Batmobile. The Batmobile's unique shapes and design mandated the set receive its own scale for this new set — no easy task to design.
Inside LEGO NINJAGO: Kai’s Monstrous Journey with the creatives
LEGO NINJAGO: Kai’s Monstrous Journey features new shorts exploring Kai's dark past, aimed at younger audiences while considering complex themes. Three shorts debut on July 31, supplemented by stories in LEGO Magazine and the LEGO Play app. Creatives behind the projet share their thinking and tease what to expect.
Explaining LEGO sketch models with DC 76304 Batman Forever Batmobile
All LEGO sets go through a rigorous design process, but what exactly does that entail? LEGO Designer Mark Stafford reveals the magical — and surprisingly dark — world of LEGO designers' sketch models while speaking about 76304 Batman Forever Batmobile, a set that required a heavy bit of sketching to reach the final product.
From idea to LEGO set: 21357 Disney Pixar Luxo Jr.
LEGO Ideas 21357 Disney Pixar Luxo Jr. undertook a long journey before it could become a LEGO set. Beginning as the idea of fan designer Toby Brett, Luxo Jr. had to earn enough supporters on LEGO Ideas, then face a redesign by the LEGO Ideas team before it was ready for shelves.
How new LEGO bricks helped build 21357 Disney Pixar Luxo Jr.
Luxo Jr, the famous Pixar mascot, is the latest LEGO Ideas set. And despite being smaller than other recent Ideas sets, the little lamp has new LEGO pieces and some funky building techniques sure to dazzle anyone who builds 21357 Disney Pixar Luxo Jr. Model Designer Tom Gerardin and Design Manager Jordan Scott reveal all.
Eight fun facts about LEGO Disney 43263 Beauty and the Beast Castle
LEGO Disney Senior Model Designer Ryan Van Woerkom shares insights about the 43263 Beauty and the Beast Castle set, consisting of 2,916 pieces. The design incorporates vibrant techniques learned from previous models, like rounded turrets. The set features iconic locations, charming furniture, and expressive characters, aiming to evoke nostalgia for fans while remaining accessible to new builders.