The Floating Sea Otters set (21366) started as a fan submission by Maximilian Lambrecht and evolved into something even more endearing than the original design. What began as a single otter floating in kelp became a mother cradling her pup, complete with articulated arms and a secret feature that lets two sets connect so the otters can hold hands. The LEGO designers didn't just approve the concept. They found ways to make it cuter.
Before flat screens colonized every wall and surface, televisions had personality. They came in wild shapes and bold colors, designed by people who believed consumer electronics could be sculpture. The JVC 3100R Video Capsule, produced throughout the 1970s, exemplified this philosophy. Its pyramid form and space-helmet aesthetic made it a favorite among collectors of "space-abilia," that peculiar category of objects inspired by Apollo missions and science fiction films.
As Mariah Carey says religiously every single December - "It's tiiiime!" As we kick off the last month of the year and the holiday season, this LEGO build adds exactly the right spice to everyone's lives. Why buy a generic snow globe from Hallmark when you could make your own, asks The Brick Artist - the designer behind the Christmas Snow Globe currently gathering momentum on the LEGO Ideas website.
With Day Of The Dead or Día de los Muertos right around the corner, this LEGO Ideas build captures the haunting beauty of the dead-inspired art that you'd find all across Mexico and other Latin American countries that celebrate the festival honoring the people who have crossed into another realm. The La Catrina is a famous skeletal figure, originally a satirical etching by José Guadalupe Posada that became a national symbol for Día de los Muertos.
LEGO Ideas just got a submission that feels like someone finally decided to build the thing we've all been sitting in for the past decade. A gaming setup. Complete with an articulating chair, a desk, monitors, and apparently enough Technic pieces to make your wallet weep. The creator, Farerodealejandria, dropped this 1,836-piece beast on October 2nd, and while it's only sitting at 50 supporters with 60 days left to hit the first milestone, the build itself is surprisingly thoughtful.
If you're an adult who loves STEM, or a parent wanting to spark a child's interest in any of these fields, the new LEGO® Ideas collectible display is for you. Called The Evolution of STEM, it showcases some of the most historic innovations in science through mini-builds displayed on an open book buildable base. As you create these builds and display them later, you'll be reminded of important milestones in scientific and human history.
What we're looking at is a custom creation submitted to the LEGO Ideas platform by a builder known as Realestateagent. LEGO Ideas, for the uninitiated, is the company's official crowdsourcing site where fan designs can be voted on; if a project gets 10,000 supporters, it enters a review phase where it could become an actual retail set. This particular tarantula stands out immediately for its lifelike posture and texture,
LEGO Ideas has grown into one of the company's most exciting platforms, giving fans around the world the chance to see their own creations transformed into official sets. What began as a community-driven initiative has resulted in some of LEGO's most beloved releases, from pop culture tributes to detailed builds inspired by movies, famous architecture, and real-world landmarks. The 21359 Italian Riviera, London in the early 20th century, Botanical Garden LEGO Ideas set,
