Eight LEGO BrickLink Series 5 hopefuls that break the mould
Previous LEGO BrickLink Designer Program series showcased a lot of buildings, so we picked out some Series 5 hopefuls that offer something different.
LEGO BrickLink Designer Program Series 5 results will be announced tomorrow (August 19) and it’s all eyes on the over 300 hopefuls to see which ones will open up for crowdfunding come June next year. Previous series have included a lot of brick-built buildings, ranging from medieval-style castles to camping vans. Out of the 307 fan-designed sets in Series 5, there are also a lot of similar ideas being put forward – but also some that offer something different.
Ahead of the results being released, we’ve picked out some of what we think are the most unique sets from BrickLink Designer Program Series 5.
Steampunk Flying Ship
Steampunk meets fantasy in Steampunk Flying Ship, designed by A2N2 and offering a fantastical flying ship with exposed mechanical parts like gears, pipes, chains and valves. The ship sits on a base decorated to look like clouds, creating the effect of it always flying. Minifigures man the decks and even take to the skies themselves with what look like jetpacks. Windows in the base of the ship offer some glimpses of the stripped-back interior, with most of the decoration reserved for the exterior.
Outta This World Treehouse
enowicki10‘s Outta This World Treehouse wouldn’t look out of place in the LEGO DREAMZzz theme and, while technically a building, looks far more like a magical tree than a structure. It tells the story of three astronauts exploring a mysterious world and encountering this colourful tree, with various levels that can be accessed using the minifigures’ jet packs.
Two Resting Knights
Designed by JulianCuriere, Two Resting Knights taps into that love for the medieval era and knights that many LEGO fans have but brings something fresh to the table. It captures a moment of calm between two knights, warming their hands around a fire. Both are kitted out with weapons, a sword and a bow and arrow, and the set brings a unique perspective to the tried-and-tested idea of a LEGO diorama.
Deep Sea Discovery
Rich_Herbert‘s Deep Sea Discovery visits a shipwrecked boat at the bottom of the ocean, featuring skeletons, fish, and a foreboding tentacle of some massive deep sea creature. The drab colours of the ship are given some vibrancy thanks to the various sea life that inhabits the long-dead ship, creating on impressive complete diorama.
Galactic City
One of the larger builds on this list at 2,725 pieces, Galactic City, designed by enowicki10, uses the colours of classic LEGO Space to imagine an entire city, built at microfigure scale. Plenty of detail has gone into the metropolis, including three detachable tower-ships, eight exploration shuttles, an interstellar cruiser, a rocket, and three park areas.
The Paintings of Brickonardo Da Vinci
UnknownMushroom‘s submission follows in the footsteps of the LEGO Art theme, creating brick-built works of art in sturdy frames. Just over 1,000 bricks goes into creating the three frames, designed to be hung on walls and sure to appeal to the art lovers of the LEGO community. Each frame has a different design but share the same colour palette, meaning they can be displayed together or apart.
The Historic Helmet Collection
The LEGO Star Wars Helmet Collection went down a treat with fans, so why not a historic one? A Roman centurion helmet, a classic knight and a Viking helm come together in this trio of brick-built helmets, designed by JulianCuriere. Like the official LEGO helmets, they come with stands for easy display on shelves.
Winter in the Woods
Last but not least, another fresh take on the idea of a diorama comes in the form of Winter in the Woods by PepeFrost. Two large deer stand in the foreground, with a smaller deer in the far distance next to a cabin, framed by snow-laden trees and an icy waterfall. It’s a picturesque scene that’s cleverly built from just over 1,600 bricks.
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This is such a great article! You have selected some brilliant and unique options and I was so disappointed to see them all overlooked by Lego in favour of more buildings!!