23155: The Evolution Of STEM Set Review
Over the last couple of years, LEGO® Ideas has teamed up with US retailer Target to bring several fan-designed LEGO sets to market. Beyond retailer exclusivity in North America, the partnership has merely increased the number of LEGO Ideas sets released. Be the past projects or all new creations sourced through challenges. In 2023, one such challenge tasked budding builders with creating something which celebrated STEM aka Science,...
21354: Twilight The Cullen House Set Review
I’ve never read the Twilight books nor have I watched the films based on them. However, I am greatly aware of the impact both have had and the fanbase they collected. The first film in the Twilight Saga was released in 2008 and closely follows the story of Stephanie Meyer’s books. I must admit I’m surprised the fan-designed set was chosen to become a LEGO® Ideas set. Although the film series has garnered a rabid...
New LEGO Ideas Set Celebrates Evolution Of STEM
Towards the end of 2023, LEGO® Ideas in partnership with Target, launched a challenge to create a set which celebrated the world of STEM. The challenge was to create a set, under 1000 pieces, which showcased science, technology, engineering and maths. The winning design, Knowlege is Power was created by fan designer, Daniel Bradley. That design has formed the basis for the newly revealed addition to the LEGO Ideas range. The set also...
Help Design Another 90s Inspired LEGO Ideas Set
Following the 1980s-themed challenge, the latest challenge channels the 90s. This will see two fan-created projects become future sets. The first part of the challenge ended yesterday and focused on builds featuring between 1000-5000 pieces. Now it’s the turn of smaller builds of between 200-1000 pieces. As with the first part of the challenge, builds must be inspired by IPs big in the 90s and you can check if your project is...
Help Design A 90s Inspired LEGO Ideas Set
Following LEGO® Ideas adding over 250 approved IPs and new challenge has been launched to help create a future LEGO Ideas set. After the success of the 1980s-themed challenge which resulted in projects inspired by The Goonies and Gremlins being chosen to become future sets, it’s time to head to the 90s. The theme for this contest is to once again create a set inspired by a classic TV or film, this time from the 90s. There are a...
LEGO Ideas Botanical Garden GWP Offer Extended
The LEGO® Ideas Botanical Garden GWP offer has been extended. The promotion was due to conclude today but will now end on November 11th. The free set expands the latest LEGO Ideas set with an Entrance Garden. The special mini set is free for LEGO Insiders who purchase the Botanical Garden set. Stroll around The Botanical Garden set in my review. Promotion Details Free Set: 5009005: Entrance Gate | Pieces: 152 | Spend Limit: Purchases...
First Peek At Upcoming LEGO Ideas Set
The ‘Adults Welcome’ section of LEGO.com has revealed the first look at an upcoming LEGO Ideas set. The set in question is the Botanical Gardens which was chosen to become a set after the original fan design reached 10,000 supporters. The image doesn’t show the set off perfectly but does show it’s going to be a big build. It’s similar in design the amazing Friends Botanical Gardens set from last year,...
Get Your Creations In Fortnite’s LEGO Islands
To celebrate a month of spooky fun in Fortnite’s LEGO® Islands, LEGO Ideas has an equally spooky new challenge to participate in. The challenge is to build a small but scary LEGO model. One grand prize winner will receive a selection of LEGO Ideas sets plus all the LEGO Fortnite sets. Two runner-ups will receive all the Fortnite sets and one LEGO Ideas set. But that’s all a selection of models will be added to future LEGO...