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, the LEGO Ideas team is inviting you to channel that nostalgia into an epic LEGO build that celebrates this amazing decade of entertainment!
You might remember that a few months ago they ran a contest celebrating the 80s. Two winning projects from that contest will be made into official LEGO Ideas sets, featuring The Goonies and Gizmo from Gremlins. The winning model will also be made into an official LEGO Ideas set in this new contest.
To truly honor the 90s, the LEGO Ideas team 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. Whether you’re inspired by TV shows or legendary films, in this contest you have a chance to capture the 90s entertainment spirit with LEGO bricks!
THE OPENING ACT (1000-5000 PIECES) – LIVE NOW! – 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 5,000 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 how bold your 90s build can be! You can submit your idea to this contest now at this LEGO Ideas contest page.
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 1,000 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 how mighty your LEGO build can be! Going live on the 7th of January!
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, and credit and a bio as the LEGO Ideas fan designer in the set materials. The runner-pp for the fan vote will receive the following sets: #21351 LEGO Ideas Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas, #21350 LEGO Ideas Jaws, #21345 LEGO Ideas Polaroid OneStep SX-70 Camera.
This contest has several phases, including the Building Phase (submit your build by January 6th, 2025 at 6:00 AM EST). During the Expert Phase, the LEGO Ideas team will review and select up to 5 builds to move to the fan vote on February 10th, 2025. During the voting phase, LEGO Ideas members can vote one time for their favorite build between February 10th, 2025 and February 21st, 2025. The votes will decide the grand prize winner and the runner-up of the challenge. Results will be posted on LEGO Ideas no later than June 2nd, 2025. Please remember that entrants must be 16+ years old to participate in this contest. For all the details and rules, visit the LEGO Ideas contest page.
When you visit the LEGO Ideas contest page, you will notice that the website got an update and it now looks different. According to the LEGO Ideas team, the functionality isn’t changing and how you interact will remain the same. However, what you will discover is a brighter clearer layout, better connections between entries and their challenges, and an easier way to access comments. Bundle this up with an improved mobile layout and easier voting overviews, which hopefully will result in you having a better browsing experience.
To check out all the currently available LEGO Ideas sets originally designed by LEGO fans, you can take a look around the LEGO Ideas section of the Online LEGO Shop.
What do you think? Are you planning to participate in the new contest? What are your favorite films and TV shows from the 90s? And how do you like the new look of the LEGO Ideas website? Feel free to share and discuss in the comment section below!
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