Following the success of the 80s-themed build challenge, which resulted in The Goonies and Gremlins being chosen to become future sets, this new one focuses on the 90s. Paired with the recent news of over 250 IPs added to the approved list, this opens the challenge up to more possibilities. If you choose to enter this contest you’ll need to create a set inspired by a classic TV show or film from the 90s. There are several guidelines that need to be followed, including allowed IPs, which can be found here.

The winner will have their design turned into a future LEGO Ideas set, there is also a very impressive prize pot comprising of Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas (21351), Jaws (21350) and Polaroid OneStep SX-70 Camera (21345).

Head over to the official LEGO Ideas page now to learn more and get involved.

Official details:

Build Your Nostalgia – The 90s Throwback Challenge

From the 80s, we’re now moving on to the next chapter of our nostalgic journey, and it’s time to take a trip down memory lane and dive into the magic of the 90s! From iconic TV shows to unforgettable movies that shaped an entire generation, the 90s were a powerhouse of creativity and cultural impact. Now, we’re inviting you to channel that nostalgia into an epic LEGO build that celebrates this amazing decade of entertainment!

To truly honor the 90s, we’ve crafted two exciting challenges that capture the era’s diverse and rich movie and TV scenes. After all, the 90s were a vibrant mix of everything – from blockbuster hits to cult classics, action-packed adventures to heartfelt dramas. So, mark your calendars for December 6th, 2024, when we kick off our first challenge- “The Opening Act.” Then, prepare for the next exciting sequel on January 7th, 2025- “The Next Chapter”. Whether you’re inspired by TV shows or legendary films, we can’t wait to see how YOU capture the 90s entertainment spirit with LEGO bricks! 

The Opening Act (1000-5000 Pieces)

Ready to take your 90s nostalgia to the next level? For those who want to go big, this challenge allows you to explore the 90s in all their larger-than-life entertainment glory. With up to 5000 pieces at your disposal, you can recreate the grand scale of a famous 90s movie moment or dive deep into the intricate details of a TV show set or iconic film design. With more bricks to work with, it’s your chance to bring a larger vision of the decade’s entertainment to life in a truly memorable way. So, unleash your creativity and show us how bold your 90s build can be!

The Next Chapter (200-1000 Pieces) – Going live on the 7th of January!

In collaboration with Target, this challenge is for builders who want to celebrate nostalgia in a creative and fun way. With a maximum of 1000 pieces, it’s all about capturing the essence of a moment or scene from an iconic 90s movie or TV series. Whether it’s a nod to a beloved 90s character, a tribute to a famous scene, or a recreation of a memorable set or prop, let your creativity shine and show us how mighty your LEGO build can be! Going live on the 7th of January!

Prizes

The Grand Prize Winner for the Fan Vote will see their build turned into a LEGO set. They’ll also receive credit and compensation as described in the Product Ideas guidelines and Terms of Service. This means they will receive:

• 1% of the total net sales of the product
• 10 complimentary copies of their LEGO Ideas set
• Credit and a bio as the LEGO Ideas Fan Designer in the set materials

The Runner-Up for the Fan Vote will receive the following sets:

• 21351 – Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas
• 21350 – Jaws
• 21345 – Polaroid OneStep SX-70 Camera

The challenge is centred around Valentine’s Day and requires you to create something that corresponds with that day. Using a maximum of 1,000 LEGO elements, you have until 15th October to get your entries in. For some reason flowers can’t be used as the main part of the build, which is strange as that’s what I most associate with the day.

Not only will the winning entry be made into a real LEGO Ideas purchasable set, you’ll also bag the following goodies:

• 1% of the total net sales of the product
• 10 complimentary copies of your LEGO Ideas set
• Credit and bio in set materials as the LEGO Ideas Fan Designer
• 21345 Polaroid OneStep SX-70 Camera
• 21346 Family Tree
• 21347 London Telephone Box
• 10313 Wildflower Bouquet
• 10328 the Rose Bouquet

Read more about the new contest here.

Official details:

Valentine’s Day isn’t just about roses and chocolates – it’s a chance to get creative and put your own twist on love, friendship, or maybe even a bit of self-care. We’re inviting you to build something that represents your take on this day, whether it’s a symbol of love, a message from the heart, a sweet treat for your special one or a completely unexpected take on what makes this day special to you. Let your heart and imagination lead the way. 

Your submissions must follow the Product Idea guidelines, with the following exceptions to those rules:

• A maximum of 1,000 LEGO Elements. 
• While we love flowers, flower bouquets, and flowerpots are not allowed as the main build but can be included as decorations.  
• Your submission must be either entirely new creations or expired Product Ideas. Product Ideas that are or were active during the intake of this Challenge will not be accepted. 
• No IP references.

A judging panel consisting of members of the LEGO Ideas Review Board will select all the entries that participate in a Fan Vote to decide the winning submission. 

You may submit as many submissions as you like, however, only one submission per creator will be considered for the Fan Vote. 

All entries that reach the Fan Vote phase could be a new LEGO Ideas Product! 

For full details on what the judges are looking for, see the ‘Judging’ section of this contest page. 

A maximum of five (5) entries will be part of the fan vote following the judging process.

The winning entry in the Fan Vote will be compensated as a Product Idea prize winner as outlined in the Product Idea guidelines and Terms of Service. Meaning, they will receive the following:

• 1% of the total net sales of the product
• 10 complimentary copies of your LEGO Ideas set
• Credit and bio in set materials as the LEGO Ideas Fan Designer

Entries that are selected to participate in the Fan Vote, but are not the Fan Vote winner, will receive the following:

• 21345 Polaroid  OneStep SX-70 Camera
• 21346 Family Tree
• 21347 London Telephone Box
• 10313 Wildflower Bouquet
• 10328 the Rose Bouquet

ENTRY DEADLINE: Submit your entry no later than October 15th, 2024 at 6:00 a.m. EST.  If you’re not sure what time zone you’re in, here’s a time zone converter.

The LEGO Ideas team were blown away by the 292 entries, which included set great ideas, from Bob Ross and the Blues Brothers to Inspector Gadget and Garfield. After a couple of fan votes to gauge which designs were most liked, the team have chosen the two winning sets. So, without further ado here are the models that will be made into future LEGO Ideas sets! 

Let us know which one is your fave in the comments below.

The Goonies (1985) by Delusion Brick

Gizmo from Gremlins by terauma

Official details:

It’s time for a hefty dose of nostalgia as we announce the winners from our epic 80s challenge!

Earlier in the year we launched our 80s-themed challenge ‘If we could turn back time’ and were blown away by all the amazing ‘292’ submissions!  There was everything you could possibly imagine, from Bob Ross and the Blues Brothers to Inspector Gadget and Garfield. We were spoilt for choice with a wide selection of 80s characters, movies, moments, and memorabilia! In fact, the nostalgia was so strong the mullet finally came back into fashion!

We then asked you all to cast your votes for your favourite designs, in fact, the lineup was so impressive we decided it to run two rounds of voting so we could have two winners!

From the 15 submissions that entered, only one could be crowned winner. The Autumn Snails by Jagamax took the lead and won with 806 votes, the set will become a future Gift With Purchase. Two runners-up up have also been revealed along with the votes for them. Take a look at them below and let us know if the one you voted for was chosen.

Winner:

The Autumn Snails by JagaMax – 806 votes

Runners-up:

Fries Kiosk by Piso_Brick89 – 755 votes

Mountain Pass Transit by Nick.Wood5 – 646 votes

After a false start due to the LEGO Ideas team choosing two designs by the same creator, the fan vote to pick the first of two sets has reopened. The submission that was forfeited to make way for the new contender was the Goonies inspired build. Replacing it is based on Disney’s Honey I Shruck the Kids. I must say this one looks great with the large LEGO Brick stick out the ground. It joins the other four sets, E.T., Karate Kid, Gremlins, and Beetlejuice.

Details have also been shared regarding the second fan vote, which will see five additional 80’s-inspired sets pitted against each other to win the ultimate prize, the ideas made into real and purchasable LEGO Ideas sets. Results of the first fan vote will be revealed 14th June, so watch this space. 

HONEY, I SHRUNK THE KIDS by MODULARMANIAC

Last month the retro challenge started and proved very popular amongst fans. With the end goal was to create a set inspired by an 80’s TV or film. Five finalists have been chosen with the possibility of one of them becoming a future LEGO Ideas set. They include designs based on iconic scenes and characters including E.T., Karate Kid, Gremlins, The Goonies and Beetlejuice.

You can now vote for your favourite by signing into your LEGO Ideas account and selecting your chosen design. The fan vote closes 3rd May.

Vote here: https://ideas.lego.com/challenges/6e21d7aa-7751-4f19-9fed-f2500018cf5b?challenge_phase=2e0c2e84-0b37-48c6-961f-b0c9828bceb9&query=&sort=random

E.T. THE EXTRA-TERRESTRIAL – ‘FLY ACROSS THE MOON’ – DIORAMA by BRICKESTER

THE KARATE KID (1984) “WAX ON, WAX OFF” by DELUSION BRICK

GREMLINS BY BULLDOOZER

THE GOONIES (1985) BY DELUSION BRICK

BEETLEJUICE BEETLEJUICE BEETLEJUICE! BY BRICK BUILT LABS

As with previous challenges you’re asked to create a small GWP (gift with purchase) style build comprising of between 150 and 250 elements. With this particular challenge there isn’t a set theme you have to stick to, you can create almost anything.

The prizes up for grabs are amazing, as one lucky winner will not only win a bundle of LEGO Ideas (pictured below) sets but also have their idea transformed into a future LEGO promotional set. Once the intake for submissions closes, LEGO fans will get the chance to vote for their favourite.

Learn more information below and submit your entrie(s) here.

Challenge process:

• Intake – 23rd March to 24th April
• Expert Review – 25th to 30th April
• Crowd Vote – 30th April to 7th May
• Winners Announced – 16th May

Official details:

Build The Gift With Purchase Of Your Dreams

If you received a free LEGO set with one of your future purchases what would it look like? What would the theme be? How about the colours and the elements used?

Right now, we’re calling on all LEGO builders to design a unique and captivating Gift with Purchase set that will wow fans around the world. Whether it’s a miniature creature, a whimsical vehicle, a charming character, or anything else you can imagine, the sky is (almost) the limit! We want to see your ingenuity shine as you craft a set that not only delights with its build but also captures the essence of LEGO magic and your dreams.

Your builds should:

Keep your build between 150-250 LEGO elements
Only contain original builds. We know you love third-party intellectual properties and past LEGO sets, but for this one you’ve got to think further outside the box

If you are the Grand Prize Winner of this challenge, you’ll receive the following:

The opportunity to see your design turned into an official LEGO Ideas Gift with Purchase set

• 10 copies of your final Gift with Purchase set
• 21348: DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: Red Dragon’s Tale
• 21347: Red London Telephone Box
• 21346: Family Tree
• 21345: Polaroid OneStep SX-70 Camera
• 40712: Micro Rocket Launchpad

ENTRY DEADLINE: Submit your entry no later than the 24th of April, 2024 at 6:00 a.m. EST.  If you’re not sure what time zone you’re in, here’s a time zone converter.

The contest was unlike others before it, the Exploring the Cosmos contest would turn two very different designs into future sets. With a choice of two categories to enter, fans had their work cutout for them in creating a Space Craft or Space Base. After a fan vote and LEGO Ideas team review, two winners have been revealed:

LEGO Ideas Space Base: Micro Rail Command by Falkorich

LEGO Ideas Space Vehicle: Moon Car by EnchantingNoodle

Please note that the final designs may differ. 

All you need to do to enter is show what LEGO Ideas means to you and include the number 15 somewhere in the build. One lucky winner will get a very impressive prize which includes a trip to LEGO House in Billund and a plethora of LEGO Ideas sets.

Learn more about the new build challenge here.

Official details:

One lucky LEGO ducky will win:

• Win a 3-day 2-night trip for 2 people to Billund, Denmark – the Home of the Brick – with a variety of activities and tours including – Two spots on the LEGO Fan Tour (specific dates in 2024 to be confirmed) The Fan Tour includes tours of The Billund LEGO factory, Ole Kirk Kristiansen’s home (also known as the Idea House) & The LEGO House
• LEGO Campus tour
• Lunch and “Meet and Greet” with the LEGO Ideas team
• 15 different LEGO Ideas sets, including 21338 A-Frame Cabin, 21339 BTS Dynamite, 21340 Tales of the Space Age, 21341: Disney Hocus Pocus: The Sanderson Sisters’ Cottage, 21342 The Insect Collection and 21343 Viking Village
• A custom-built trophy

The challenge closes on December 5th 2023. Please read the Full Terms and Conditions on the LEGO Ideas Challenge Website

There was one grand prize winner who bagged a very impressive collection of LEGO goodies, including:

• 10315 – Tranquil Garden
• 21060 – Himeji Castle
• 10311 – Orchid
• 10313 – Wildflower Bouquet
• 31208 – Hokusai – The Great Wave
• 10281 – Bonsai Tree
• 76917 – 2 Fast 2 Furious Nissan Skyline GT-R (R34)
• 76901 – Toyota GR Supra

Below are the winning builds and their creators. I’d like to congratulate them all for their wonderful Ideas, each one is unique and awesome I their own right.

GRAND PRIZE WINNER: 宵 EVENTIDE BY _REGN

RUNNER UP WINNER: LIGHTNESS BY LES BRIQUES DE LOÏC

RUNNER UP WINNER: GIRLS IN KIMONO BY THEDRIXX

Looking to get involved in current challenges? There are a few live right now, although two are closing soon, so make sure to get building straight away! You can build somewhere to chill out and listen to some Lofi tunes. Or if that’s not your style, you could create something in the world of STEM, where your submission may stand the chance to be turned into an official LEGO set.