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Submissions open for LEGO BrickLink Designer Program Series 10

Ryan — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 16:39:11 +0000

The LEGO BrickLink Designer Program has opened submissions for Series 10, giving fan builders yet another opportunity to see their designs turned into official sets for other fans to purchase. The submission window is open through January 30, 2026.

LEGO BrickLink Designer Program Series 9 sets revealed

Ryan — Thu, 20 Nov 2025 22:12:40 +0000

The five finalists from Series 9 of the BrickLink Designer Program have been announced, giving a look at what's in the pipeline for the fan-driven line of sets. Winners include sets perfect for fans of LEGO Castle, LEGO Western, trains and more.

Staggering 146 LEGO Ideas projects qualify for Second 2025 Review

Ryan — Tue, 02 Sep 2025 20:14:11 +0000

The Second 2025 LEGO Ideas Review has announced its qualifying projects, and more than 140 have made it to the final test. A new record high for LEGO Ideas, this review period contains ideas from the worlds of Spirited Away, Forrest Gump, Treasure Planet, and much, much more.

LEGO Ideas goes on holiday in 21359 Italian Riviera

Ryan — Thu, 17 Jul 2025 13:00:00 +0000

The next LEGO Ideas set has been revealed: 21359 Italian Riviera. The model takes builders to the picturesque Italian coast, where the resident minifigures are busy about their village catching fish, having gelato and enjoying the warm Italian sun.

Discussing upcoming LEGO Ideas sets – X-Files, Godzilla, Tintin, Wallace & Gromit

Tom Saunders — Fri, 04 Jul 2025 16:49:20 +0000

Graham E. Hancock and Daniel Konstanski discuss upcoming LEGO Ideas sets featuring The X-Files, Godzilla, Tintin, and Wallace & Gromit. Created by fans and adapted by professional designers, these sets are expected to launch in 2026. They share their opinions and hopes for each design.

Design a LEGO Ideas set in the Build Your Hobby challenge

Ryan — Thu, 03 Jul 2025 18:25:55 +0000

The LEGO Ideas Build Your Hobby challenge is open now and give you the chance to turn your custom build into an official LEGO Ideas set. The winner of this challenge will have their design made into a LEGO Ideas gift with purchase set, on top of receiving tons of free LEGO sets as the grand prize.

What are the sets in the LEGO Ideas Parking Lot?

Kat — Tue, 17 Jun 2025 16:23:11 +0000

LEGO Ideas has introduced the Parking Lot, a space for product ideas that receive 10,000 votes but aren't yet approved. Downton Abbey and Camping Trip await resolution potentially due to licensing discussions and design legality. The Parking Lot allows for further internal discussion before decisions are made.

Tintin Space Rocket will be released as a LEGO Ideas set

Graham — Tue, 17 Jun 2025 13:29:02 +0000

LEGO Ideas is set to release the Tintin Space Rocket in 2026, marking Tintin's debut as a LEGO character after nearly 100 years. Inspired by the adventure Destination Moon, the design by Alexis Dos Santos gained 10,000 fan votes. The set's price and piece count remain unknown, but the fan design uses 1,665 elements.

LEGO Ideas announces massive Godzilla set

Graham — Tue, 17 Jun 2025 13:14:45 +0000

LEGO Ideas is set to release an official Godzilla set, inspired by Matthew Esposito's design which garnered 10,000 votes. The set, expected in 2026, will use a significant number of bricks, though the final count remains unknown. Matthew's design journey began during lockdown, motivated by the announcement of the Kong vs. Godzilla movie.

BrickLink Designer Program Series 8 LEGO set finalists revealed

Ryan — Mon, 16 Jun 2025 10:48:45 +0000

BrickLink Designer Program has announced the five finalists for Series 8. Five sets have been selected to advance to the crowdfunding stage, including models based on LEGO Pirates, LEGO Castle, LEGO Trains and more. Crowdfunding is slated to begin next spring.