The LEGO Ideas team is running a new contest, titled Timeless Creations. From vintage typewriters to ships in bottles, some objects are so iconic they’ve become timeless. Now, the LEGO Ideas team wants you to explore the world of such iconic designs and objects and give them that brick-built LEGO twist. And guess what? The winning product idea will be turned into a real LEGO Ideas set!
Your submission could be something vintage, or maybe you have a more modern icon in mind, it’s completely up to you what you build, but the LEGO Ideas team put together some pointers that might give you a little inspiration to get you started.
Look around your home –you’ll likely spot an iconic object or two. From vintage cameras and typewriters to classic bicycles and modern-day tech objects that are instantly recognizable and are destined to stand the test of time. Now, imagine those classics in LEGO brick form!
Choosing an object is all about your interpretation of what designs and objects you feel stand the test of time. What would make an instantly recognizable display piece, maybe something you feel everyone should have in their home. This challenge is practically limitless! It allows you to share your vision of what will make an iconic model. Maybe it’s an old-school phone or even a digital music player? The list is endless, just take a look around and build what resonates with you.
Like a beautifully crafted grandfather clock or an intricate globe, some objects are meant to be admired as much as they’re used. In this challenge, the more aesthetically pleasing, the better. Here are a few things to consider for your build: Will you still want to display your creation in ten years? This contest is about celebrating ageless objects that never go out of style. Think about your display space – does your design fit just right, or is it too big or small? Use LEGO bricks with special finishes or unexpected elements for extra wow factor.
The challenge has the following phases: Building Phase – Your build must follow the Product Ideas guidelines. Remember to keep your builds between 200 and 5000 pieces. Submit your build by May 5th, 2025 at 6:00 AM EST. Expert Phase – Experts will review and select up to 5 builds. Fan Vote Phase – LEGO Ideas members can vote one time for their favorite of the 5 builds between May 26th and June 9th, 2025. Please note: All product ideas that reach the Fan Vote Phase will be eligible to become an official LEGO Ideas set. The fan vote is an important way for the review board to understand fan enthusiasm for specific designs and the overall challenge theme. While a high number of votes is a strong signal of interest, it is not the sole deciding factor. The LEGO Ideas review board will make the final decision on which product idea becomes an official LEGO Ideas set. Results will be posted on LEGO Ideas no later than September 8th, 2025. The winners are contacted via the email linked to their LEGO ID.
The grand prize winner for the fan vote portion of this contest 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. Entries that are selected to participate in the fan vote, but are not the fan vote winner, will receive the #21323 LEGO Ideas Grand Piano, the #21345 LEGO Ideas Polaroid OneStep SX-70 Camera, and the #10334 LEGO Ideas Retro Radio.
Are you interested in participating in this contest? You can check out the detailed rules, submit your entry, and check out others’ entries at the LEGO Ideas contest page.
What do you think? How do you like this LEGO building challenge? Are you planning to participate? What would you build? Feel free to share and discuss in the comment section below!
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I’m not creative enough, but I hope someone submits a cuckoo clock!
Mechanized!
A musical instrument would be nice.
I’m curious what will come out of this. I don’t really care for the retro sets, but they got my parents into Lego. If its any good, that will be their future Chirstmas present. 😊