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LEGO Ideas Motorized Lighthouse Coming Soon!

by Thita (admin) on August 19, 2022

in LEGO Exclusives

The LEGO Group has revealed a bright new set, the #21335 LEGO Ideas Motorized Lighthouse. The latest LEGO Ideas set is a fan-inspired design, towering in height at 50cm tall – and is a unique way to add a new display piece to your home as it comes complete with a motorized light.

Full of details, the 2,065-piece set is designed authentically to mirror how a real lighthouse operates. It sits on its own island, with a staircase leading up to the lightkeeper’s cottage, plus two minifigures, and their boat also add detail to the display.

The #21335 LEGO Ideas Motorized Lighthouse is based on an idea shared by 20-year old, Canadian LEGO fan, Sandro Quattrini. Sandro submitted his original concept on the LEGO Ideas platform, where it reached 10,000 votes from fellow LEGO fans. The concept was then commissioned by the LEGO Group to be made into a real set. Sandro, who is currently studying animation, was inspired to design the lighthouse by a childhood trip.

“My mother loves lighthouses, and she has been telling me to build one for years,” said Sandro talking about the design. “We once took a trip around the Gaspé Peninsula, a region of the province of Quebec, which is host to lighthouses of all shapes and sizes. We visited enormous stone lighthouses on rocky beaches and small, abandoned wooden lighthouses hidden behind the trees. I guess these structures have always been in some corner of my mind since that trip many years ago and for this project, I wanted to capture that towering essence of tall lighthouses, while also keeping with their solitary nature.”

Key functions and features of the LEGO Ideas Lighthouse include:

Lighthouse model features a revolving lens powered by an electric motor
Model features LEGO Powered Up components: battery box, motor, and LED light with cable
Next to the lighthouse, there is a small cabin in which the lighthouse keeper lives
Both lighthouse and cabin can be opened up to observe the interior.
Lighthouse measures over 21.5 in. (54 cm) high, 10 in. (25 cm) wide, and 10 in. (25 cm) deep

Talking about the design and why it was selected, Global Marketing Vice President, Federico Begher, said, “Sandro’s design really evokes the solitary role of the lighthouse and the motorized light adds a beautiful dimension to the set. I love the attention to detail with the lightkeeper’s cottage and the boat. It’s a really exciting and challenging build that creates a fantastic display piece.”

The #21335 LEGO Ideas Motorized Lighthouse set is going to be available from the 1st of September via official LEGO Stores and the Online LEGO Shop. Prices are as follows: $299.99 / €299.99. For more information on the set, visit the LEGO Ideas section of the Online LEGO Shop.

What do you think? How do you like the LEGO Ideas Lighthouse? Feel free to share and discuss in the comment section below!

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Target-Exclusive LEGO Ideas Set & New Contest!

by Thita (admin) on August 18, 2022

in Other News & Updates

Back in May, LEGO fans were invited to vote for one of three previously rejected LEGO Ideas projects to become an exclusive product only available via Target stores. The results of this fan vote were announced yesterday. Below are the details.

The LEGO Ideas team tallied the votes of the Target x LEGO Ideas Set Vote. They are finally ready to share the results of this exciting and extraordinary fan vote, their first collaboration with U.S. retailer Target. The fan vote sought to give one previous 10K creation a second chance at becoming an official LEGO set based on the input of LEGO fans. The 3 amazing product ideas that were up for contention were as follows.

“Before sharing the results, we wish to thank all 3 members for participating as well as the over 34,000 members for casting their votes and showing us which set you would love to see on shelves. Without further ado, we’re delighted to reveal the winning design ‘Viking Village’ by BrickHammer, which won the fan vote with a resounding margin with the votes distributed as shown below.”

Viking Village – 16,317
Working Mini Golf Course – Fully Playable – 11,575
Marine Life – 6,732

“We would like to offer a big congrats to Florian, a.k.a. BrickHammer, the creator of the Viking Village. We’re excited to kickstart work on his design to bring his vision to life as an official LEGO set. Florian has been a multiple 10K member achiever and even recently reached 10K with a new, updated version of his previously not approved Viking Village, so there’s no doubt of his passion for this theme.”

“The results of this fan vote once again show the strong desire of the community for products related to some of the LEGO Group’s nostalgic themes as we’ll see a revival of the old Vikings theme in this set. We’re excited to have this opportunity to bring the community something really special.”

Florian’s design brings forth both a playful and displayable concept that Ragnar Lothbrok surely would be proud to call home. You can learn more about Florian and his design in his earlier 10K Club Interview. The LEGO Ideas team is still working out the final product design, pricing, and availability for this set. They will share more on the LEGO Ideas blog when they get closer to launch.

There is also a new contest on LEGO Ideas to design a second Target-exclusive set. Below are the details.

“What does Family mean to you? Family is hugely important to all of us, but could you show off exactly what that means to you with some LEGO bricks? We’d love to see games you play together, holidays you’ve been on, and memories that will last a lifetime. Regardless of what family means to you, we want to see it brought to life using little plastic bricks! The best set will have its chance at becoming a LEGO Ideas set!”

A judging panel consisting of members of the LEGO Ideas Review Board and representatives from Target will select all the entries that participate in the Fan Vote. Excitingly, just like the ‘We Love Sports’ and ‘Music to our Ears’ contest, all entries that reach the Fan Vote phase could be a new LEGO Ideas product in collaboration with Target! For full details on what they’re looking for, see the ‘Judging’ section of the contest page.

The number of entries that will be part of the fan vote will be determined as part of 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

If you would like to participate in this contest, submit your entry no later than September 28th, 2022 at 6:00 a.m. EST.  If you’re not sure what time zone you’re in, here’s a time zone converter.   For more details, head on over to the contest page to read the contest rules and get started! And good luck!

Also, remember that now you can earn LEGO VIP Points at Target stores! You can read more about this here: LEGO VIP Points at Target, Increased Prices & More!

What do you think? Are you excited about the upcoming Target-exclusive LEGO Ideas set? And are you planning to participate in the contest? Feel free to share and discuss in the comment section below!

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