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LEGO Ideas Contest: Build a Vintage Car!

You might remember that at the beginning of last year, LEGO Ideas ran a contest called Moments in Space. The challenge was to build a small to mid-size space model that was going to be used as an exclusive LEGO gift-with-purchase set in the future. The contest was very successful with almost a thousand entries, and the winning model was turned into the #40335 LEGO Space Rocket Ride set, which was free with purchases of $99 or more during the first half of June this year (you can read more about the contest here). Now, LEGO is running a similar contest, where the winner has the chance of their entry being turned into a future gift-with-purchase set.

Here is an overview of the contest: Fancy creating one of the next official LEGO gift-with-purchase sets? Once again, the LEGO Ideas team is asking for your help. They’re looking for a vintage car that could cruise the streets of LEGO Modular Buildings. So start your creative engines! In order to fit the LEGO Modular Buildings streets, the small-scale car, should be a maximum of 6 studs wide, 18 studs long and no taller than 10 bricks. (See size-guide below).

The contest will consist of 4 phases: 1.) Submission Phase – Build and submit your entry before November 20th, 2019 at 6:00 a.m. EST, 2.) Judging Phase – Judges from the LEGO design team review the entries and choose 15 of them, which will then go forward to a fan vote, on November 27th, 2019.) 3. Fan Vote Phase – LEGO Ideas members will have the opportunity to vote once for their favorite entry from November 27th, 2019 until December 4th, 2019. 4.) Winners Announcement - The grand prize winner and five runner up winners will be announced on LEGO Ideas no later than December 11th, 2019.

If you would like to enter the contest, here are the guidelines: 1.) Submissions may be in either physical bricks or by using a digital building tool such as LEGO Digital Designer. You’re welcome to use image editing tools, such as Photoshop, to enhance your photos/presentation.  2.) Take up to five photos of your creation and submit them to the contest. Make sure to show off all angles and any features or functions of your creation.  3.) Submit your photos in as high a resolution as possible so that all the details can be seen clearly. 4.) Add a title and short description. 5.) Upload your entry to the contest using the blue Submit Your Entry button on the contest page.

And here are the contest rules: Your entry model should fit within 18×6 studs and a maximum of 10 bricks tall (see visual above). You must be the original creator of all creative work you submit (the model, images, photographs, description text, etc.) and you must have the exclusive right to submit your model to this LEGO Ideas contest. You may not submit a model or any other content made by, or on behalf of, someone else. Entries must be new creations and not previously posted online or submitted to any other contest. You are allowed to use any official LEGO element (LEGO System, LEGO DUPLO, LEGO Technic/Constraction) in your entry. The LEGO elements must be genuine (not cut, glued, or otherwise modified).  Entries should not contain copies or references to any other existing third-party work or creation or infringements of any third-party intellectual property right such as Ford or Ferrari. You’re welcome to use minifigures in your entry, as long as they don’t contain copies or references to any other existing third-party work or creation or infringements of any third-party intellectual property right. You may submit multiple entries to the contest, but only one entry per person will be considered when winners are selected. You must be at least 13 years of age to participate and enter. There are some other, general rules as well, which you can read at the contest entry page.

One grand prize winner will receive the following: The exclusive opportunity to have their model transformed into a new LEGO gift-with-purchase set, #10264 LEGO Creator Corner Garage, #10260 LEGO Creator Downtown Diner, #40264 LEGO BrickHeadz Mr. & Mrs. Claus, #5005254 LEGO Harry Potter Exclusive Minifigure Set, #5005255 LEGO Jurassic World Exclusive Minifigure Set, #40335 LEGO Space Rocket Ride, #40334 LEGO Avengers Tower, #40338 LEGO Christmas Tree, and a LEGO Ideas tote bag. Five runner up winners will receive the following: #10260 LEGO Creator Downtown Diner, #40335 LEGO Space Rocket Ride, and a LEGO Ideas tote bag. Below is a list of all the currently available LEGO Modular Buildings, so you know what kind of vibe they are looking for. More pictures at the LEGO Creator section of the Online LEGO Shop.

This is a really fun contest, so I’m expecting to see a lot of great entries. In fact, they are already pouring in and can be seen at the contest page. What do you think? Are you planning to enter the challenge? What kind of cars would you like to see with the LEGO Modular Buildings? Feel free to share and discuss in the comment section below!

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LEGO Ideas Dinosaur Fossils Set Coming!

Back in May of this year, the LEGO Ideas team announced (see links at the end of this post) that the Dinosaurs Fossils Skeletons Natural History Collection by French LEGO fan Jonathan Brunn (a.k.a. Mukkinn) was approved to become an official LEGO set. And now, we can finally see what the set will look like! Below are the details of the #21320 LEGO Ideas Dinosaur Fossils set. Enjoy!

Here is the official description of the set: Learn about life on Earth millions of years ago and create a stunning centerpiece with this collectible #21320 LEGO Ideas Dinosaur Fossils building kit for adults. This 910-piece set offers an immersive, creative building experience for natural history enthusiasts who will appreciate the authentic details of the two dinosaur skeleton models (Tyrannosaurus rex and Triceratops) and the pterosaur reptile (Pteranodon) skeleton model. The models are built to 1:32 scale, can be adjusted into lifelike poses, and each one comes with its own stand so they can be placed alongside the included sapiens skeleton figure for a museum-style display. To complete the set, there’s also a paleontologist minifigure with various accessories for imaginative role-play fun. All in all, this archaeology set makes a great dinosaur gift for adults to build solo or to share their passion for natural history with family and friends.

  • A wonderfully detailed dinosaur fossils set featuring buildable, posable, 1:32 scale models of Tyrannosaurus rex, Triceratops, and Pteranodon skeletons, each with display stands to create LEGO style natural history museum exhibits.
  • Also includes a sapiens skeleton figure with a display stand, and a paleontologist minifigure with a buildable crate, plus dinosaur egg, bone, hat, and book elements for creative role-play.
  • This collectible LEGO Ideas dinosaur set includes 910 pieces for an immersive, rewarding building experience.
  • New to LEGO building? Don’t worry. This paleontologist kit comes with a booklet featuring easy-to-follow building instructions, fascinating facts about the Tyrannosaurus rex, Triceratops, and Pteranodon, and information about the set’s fan creator and LEGO designer.
  • Makes a wonderful paleontologist gift for LEGO builders aged 16+ and anyone with a passion for natural history and dinosaurs.
  • The pterosaur and dinosaur skeleton models make an eye-catching display. The T. rex skeleton is the biggest of the 3, measuring over 7” (20cm) tall and 15” (40cm) long.
  • Includes 910 pieces.
  • Recommended for ages 16+.

Here are a few more close-up pictures of the three skeletons. I see some interesting pieces and building techniques, so this will be a good set for learning skeleton building.

The #21320 LEGO Ideas Dinosaur Fossils set will be available directly from official LEGO stores and the Online LEGO Shop on November 1st. Prices are as follows: US $59.99 – CA $79.99 – DE €59.99 – UK £54.99 – FR €59.99 – DK 549DKK – AUD $99.99 (Euro pricing varies by country). For more pictures and other details, visit the LEGO Ideas section of the Online LEGO Shop.

What do you think? How do you like the #21320 LEGO Ideas Dinosaur Fossils set? Are you planning to get it when it gets released next month? Which dino skeleton do you like the most? How are you planning to display them? Feel free to share and discuss in the comment section below!

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