Let us first thank all of you who voted in this tournament! The participation really exceeded our expectations. Everyday it was exciting to keep track of all the results. Some were extremely tight, others more clear. And some were quite surprising as well. And an ever bigger thanks to all creators whose amazing Ideas allow us to do our weekly features. It was fun to see their progress since we last featured them.

Be sure to go back into our previous blogs on the battles and find the links to support all projects. Even if we only have one winner, we feel all projects are deserving of your support!

The 2 entries getting into the final were Round House Ski Lodge by ThomasTheCross and The Greenhouse by Sogenius106.

So let’s not delay it any further…

With 78% we have a winner!

Yes! Round House Ski Lodge by ThomasTheCross was chosen as the best Ideas project we have featured this year. It really is  a fitting winner this time of year!

We’ll be sure to check in with this project regularly in 2024. Amazingly it hasn’t yet reached the 10.000 supporters. It is however close to reaching the halfway point. Be sure to follow this link and support the project on LEGO Ideas.

Let’s hope it will win the ultimate prize in the end, reach 10.000 supporters and become an official LEGO set! Our LEGO Ideas Features will return in January, we hope to have some amazing projects to share with you again in 2024!

At first glance the build looks impressively busy and perfect as a standalone building or part of a bigger Winter scene. The idea is based on a traditional Round House that sits are the centre of most Ski resorts. It’s a place to meet before heading out onto the slopes, or to recover afterwards with a hot chocolate or Soemthing stronger.

Since 1939, the Round House has been a refuge from the cold weather in Sun Valley, Idaho. Resting at 7,700 feet (or bricks in this case!), the lodge features a unique octagonal architecture. – ThomasTheCross

LEGO has produced a few Ski related sets over the years, more so recently within their City theme, so it is anything new persay. It is however completely different to official offerings, making it perfect for the LEGO Ideas platform and what grabbed my attention when choosing this week’s feature.

Inside the Round House is looks extremely cozy, with a roaring fire in the centre and comfy seating and dinning areas around the outer walls. It also houses a lot of Minifigure friendly services such as a Pizzeria, Bar and more. The decor is Fanta too with Skis and related accessories everywhere, including trophies from past races. It even has a toilet situated around the back of the building.

What gives it that festive vibe, for my personally, is the snowy roof, warm log fire, red & green rug and the many Minifigures all wrapped up and enjoying themselves.

Once the roof is removed you can get a good sense of how much is crammed, in a good way, into this idea. Built around a central chimney. The walls that separate the kitchen and toilet areas are the only dividers inside the building, the rest is open plan and it looks stunning. The balcony area is also a nice addition as Minifigures can sit outside and enjoy the view, watching as others have fun on the slopes.

Without giving too much away, I’d like you to view the submission itself on LEGO Ideas, so please get over there now and give your support.

We would like to wish ThomasTheCross the best of luck in gaining the required 10k support. If you like the look of this idea and would like to give your support, please use the link below. Registration is free to LEGO Ideas and only takes a minute, so head over there now and do your part!

Official LEGO Ideas page:

https://ideas.lego.com/projects/6b8c97b3-3c13-4b40-b01b-58f03fe7a48f