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LEGO-like modular dollhouse lets you build the miniature home of your dreams

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It’s pretty amazing how many things you can make if you’re given the right tools and materials. LEGO blocks have inspired creativity and shaped minds for generations in the physical world, while sandbox games like Minecraft have pulled the same feat in the digital world. These two creative platforms, in turn, have inspired many other toys and experiences that try to bring this freedom of creation to other designs. This particular design concept, for example, has a similar vibe to LEGO but caters to the young and young at heart who want to build their ideal doll houses.

Designers: Gavin Portillo, Mario Ledo

LEGO blocks started out as literal block-shaped pieces that you could combine in different ways to create structures, animals, vehicles, and anything your mind can imagine. More specialized pieces came later on that somewhat deviated from squares and rectangles, including wheels and gears, but the overall aesthetic remained the same. The same is true with the game Minecraft, where you can build almost anything imaginable, such as a primitive computer, but still look blocky overall.

BLUID-IT is a design concept that tries to expand those shapes to allow for more expressive combinations. The goal, however, isn’t just to build anything but to build dollhouses specifically. There are already plenty of dollhouses, most of them designed for kids, that allow a bit of customization, but you can only use what comes with the package, or maybe buy some additional accessories. And almost all of them revolve around a specific theme or style.

But what if you had hundreds of small objects to choose from, ranging from pillars to spiral staircases to magnetic walls? You can, in theory, build almost any house interior possible, one that can even span more than just a single level. No two houses would be identical, unless you intentionally copied, of course, allowing greater freedom in designing the perfect living space for miniature people.

It’s not completely free-form, though. The aluminum platforms and walls have perforations where you can insert tiny walls, furniture, and other pieces. This makes the design easier to use for younger audiences, giving them some guidelines to follow. It may even be useful as a tool for interior designers or architects, giving them a quick and easy way to create models for their desired arrangements as well.

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Daft Punk’s Iconic Coachella Pyramid Stage gets turned into a 2000-piece LEGO set

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Four years ago, a father-son duo won the Grand Prize in the global LEGO competition Music To Our Ears! for their LEGO rendition of the Daft Punk Pyramid Stage from Coachella 2006. Although the MOC (My Own Creation) won the award, it wasn’t selected by LEGO’s internal team to be turned into a box set. However, the duo responsible for the design are hoping to Get Lucky by submitting this entry One More Time, and they’re banking on support from Around The World to help turn this one-off piece into a set that LEGO and music enthusiasts can buy and play with!

Designer: Robotrock

Not many people knew that Daft Punk’s 2006 Coachella set would be the last time they headlined the event. When the duo took the iconic pyramid-shaped stage back in 2006, they set what’s still considered a gold standard in Coachella performances – something that even nearly 2 decades later is difficult to match. However, being the elusive robots they are, Daft Punk never really decided to pull off such a feat again, and they disbanded in 2021, after 28 years together. The Coachella Pyramid is an iconic part of music history, and Robotrock – the moniker behind the LEGO set – did full justice to it with their 2,000-brick recreation of this moment.

The set features the two artists on a colorful pyramid-shaped stage, with lights inside the pyramid glowing as the duo performed music. The two artists are perched on their platform, dressed in their robot-shaped garb, while working on the mysterious electronic console that helps them produce, remix, and perform their music.

“This project began in 2020 as a fun father-son collaboration, growing into something epic as we found ourselves needing a creative escape during lockdown,” says Robotrock. “Both huge Daft Punk fans, this build is a fusion of 2 passions. I spent my teenage years listening to Homework on my Walkman, while my son’s 1st favorite baby song was Get Lucky. It felt only natural to blend our love for Daft Punk’s music with our love for LEGO. My then 8-year-old son started with a prototype built from the bricks we had at home, and I expanded on it digitally.”

The centerpiece of the design—a rotating box of transparent bricks inside a pyramid—is powered by a motor, with a set of lights dangling inside to recreate that iconic Daft Punk Alive 2007 pyramid. This 2000-piece set was a real challenge. Lego bricks aren’t typically used to create triangular shapes, so we had to get creative in finding ways to make all those angles fit together.

LEGO builders are very meticulous, and abide by a strict code of conduct to ensure bricks aren’t used in ‘illegal’ ways to create MOCs or My Own Creations. Here, Robotrock points out that LEGO doesn’t have an official Daft Punk retail set, which means the helmets being shown in the MOC can’t be bought off the shelf. Although this would mean they’re an ‘illegal’ creation, Robotrock points out that there’s a technical legality in their design since Pharrell’s upcoming LEGO biopic, Piece By Piece, features LEGO minifigures of Daft Punk too!

The LEGO Ideas Daft Punk Coachella Pyramid is currently a submission on the LEGO Ideas forum, where fans and enthusiasts can vote for their favorite fan-made LEGO creations. With enough votes, the LEGO Ideas team reviews the design and decides whether to turn it into a retail box set or not. As a massive Daft Punk fan myself, I sincerely hope they do! You too can vote for the LEGO Ideas Daft Punk Coachella Pyramid on the LEGO Ideas website here.

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The 10 Best LEGO Creations Of September 2024

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LEGO is loved by all ages, it has captured the hearts of many builders, as they use LEGO blocks to unleash their creativity and indulge in imaginative play. The iconic bricks have slowly transformed into complex and detailed masterpieces, giving LEGO lovers a chance to create everything – from cute little cottages to massive builds based on their favorite TV shows. We have curated a collection of the 10 best LEGO creations out there for you! Each creation is a specimen of excellent design, built with care and precision, and heaped with massive detailing. If you’re a hardcore LEGO fan or someone who’s simply dipping their toes into the LEGO universe, you will find something remarkable and exciting here for you.

1. LEGO “Bob Ross: Studio & Paintings” Kit

LEGO-builder Bricknificent has immortalized the painter and art instructor Bob Ross in the “Bob Ross: Studio and Paintings” kit. Bob Ross is acclaimed for his calming, and meditative painting videos that were loved by many. It is a fan-made LEGO set that includes Ross as a minifigure inside his recording studio, which is attached to an art gallery. The gallery can be opened or shut, and it has been integrated with Ross’ most iconic artworks. This entire set is made using 1234 LEGO bricks, and it has a unique foldable form, allowing you to display the whole set in one go, or in the form of a closed-loop gallery that takes on the shape of a heart.

2. LEGO Rolex Submariner

The world of LEGO combines with the world of Rolex in this stylish LEGO build – the LEGO Rolex Submariner. It is intended to be a stylish and sophisticated art model catering to a more refined audience. The Submariner’s “super” case beautifully converts into LEGO form, resulting in a visually attractive and eye-catching piece, that makes for excellent decor for your home office. It is amped with a signed brevet crown, which perfectly represents the iconic component of the Submariner, shining a light on its luxurious heritage. A functional and fully operating rotating bezel mimics the functionality and utility of the original Submariner watch.

3. LEGO Downtown Abbey Set

We’re finally getting to see the historical drama series Downtown Abbey in LEGO form! Created by the LEGO builder BRO3, this dedicated LEGO set is a celebration of the show’s 15th anniversary. The set is pretty detailed and intricate, showcasing the old Highclere Castle as well as the expansive Crawley family. The butlers and the caste caretakers who form the main cast of the show are included in the impressive set as well. It was created with unbelievable attention to detail, and integrated with multiple rooms, and almost 15 minifigures – 16 if you include the dog Pharoah. The set also manages to incorporate Lady Mary’s bench.

4. LEGO Full House

The popular sitcom Full House has finally gotten its own adorable LEGO set! Created by LEGO builder obiblock, we don’t know how many pieces make the set, but it is built using an insane amount of attention to detail. The plants on the kitchen window, and even the front and back door are incredibly detailed. The set includes the living room with its iconic couch, fireplace, and the staircase which leads to everyone’s bedrooms. A door leads to the kitchen which is equipped with a little coffee table, kitchen island, and the backdoor which Kimmy uses to enter. The set also contains different characters – Danny and his three daughters, Uncle Joey, Uncle Jesse, and Aunty Becky as well!

5. LEGO ‘The Eras of Taylor Swift’

This one-of-a-kind LEGO set is for all the Swifties in the house! You can celebrate your love for Taylot and LEGO with this 1,410-piece display model which replicates the iconic poster from the Taylor Swift Eras tour. The poster captures Taylor’s first ten albums – from her debut album “Taylor Swift” to “Midnights”. What makes this build even more exciting is, that if you remove each of the ten album panels, you can access a Taylor Swift minifigure, and an accessory inspired by that particular era. The various Taylor minifigures include Taylor in her iconic teal dress and guitar for her debut album, and Taylor wearing an outfit inspired by the “You Belong With Me” music video.

6. LEGO Godzilla

Meet the first LEGO Godzilla version out there, even though there have been plenty of movies. This menacing Godzilla build was created by LEGO enthusiast Matthew Esposito. It is a compact and small-scale version of the city-destroying reptile. It is inspired by the ‘King of Monsters’ Godzilla from the 2019 movie. It is a few inches tall and showcases a heavy body with a super long tail. The Godzilla can blow blue flames too.

7. LEGO Linguini & Remi

This adorable LEGO set is built in the unique BrickHeadz style, and it captures the iconic duo from Pixar’s Ratatouille: Linguini and Remy. The two characters are created in the BrickHeadz aesthetic, and Linguini is holding his chef’s hat, while Remy is standing beside him. They look like they’re ready to prepare something delicious! The set perfectly captures and represents their dynamic bond and their creative and quirky partnership. LEGO builder Altstuff wanted to create a physical representation of Linguini and Remi’s heartwarming relationship.

8. LEGO The Technics SL-1200 MK2 Turntable

The Technics SL-1200 MK2 Turntable was released in 1979 and became the go-to turntable for DJing and scratching. The turntable revolutionized the world of radio and music, and LEGO builder Tomasso has created a LEGO version of it. The build is made using 2,215 pieces and it does follow the original design language, but with a more toyish appeal. It features a built-in motor to drive the turntable, as well as start and stop buttons to control the motor. It also includes a platter in the shape of a 7″ vinyl record, a working tonearm with an adjustable balance weight, and an anti-skating knob.

9. LEGO Golden Girls Set

Created by Martin Studio, this LEGO set is a fan-made recreation of the award-winning show Golden Girls. The LEGO set perfectly encapsulates the iconic kitchen setting, and features the protagonists Dorothy, Blanche, Rose, and Sophia. The show often dealt with issues such as aging and friends in a light and inspiring manner. The LEGO set is a detailed recreation of the show’s various rooms such as the kitchen where conversations were conducted over cheesecake to the sun-drenched lanai. The minifigures have been crafted with attention to detail, and each of them has its vibrant personality, vivid facial expressions, and different accessories.

10. LEGO Lakehouse

Designed by terauma, this Lakehouse looks like my next vacation destination! It is a comfy Lakehouse built on a small island in a lake. It is sturdily held by stone columns and includes a fireplace and a dining room on the first floor. A bedroom and balcony have been integrated on the second floor. The lake is represented by clear LEGO blocks, while two trees have been included as well. The build includes 2900 pieces and 3 minifgures.

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Taylor Swift gets a LEGO version of her Eras Tour poster with 10 Dedicated Eras and Minifigures

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Now the richest woman in the music business (and the second richest musician lagging only behind Jay-Z), Taylor Swift deserves everything she’s attained. Sure, you might not love her music, you might not care for her entirely – but Taylor’s built an entire empire solely on her music skills. While other artists have diverged into building streaming platforms and record labels like Jay-Z, starting cosmetics businesses like Rihanna and Selena Gomez, or even working for fashion brands like Pharrell and Kanye West, Taylor’s net worth is SOLELY tied to her music. With her successful Eras Tour coming to a grand conclusion this year after 2 full years of back-to-back touring, it’s only fitting that she gets her own LEGO kit – even if it’s only fan-made. Designed by the folks at Minibrick Productions, the LEGO Ideas Eras Tour Poster is a seemingly flat piece of LEGO artwork modeled on the Eras Tour poster… but remove each individual thumbnail from the artwork and you’re greeted by a minifigure of Taylor dressed for that era! The poster contains 10 eras with 10 dedicated Taylor Swift minifigures.

Designer: Minibrick Productions

The entire LEGO Ideas set comes made from 1,410 bricks, featuring a minimalist yet instantly recognizable depiction of the Eras poster. You’ve got all the eras on it, from Taylor’s debut album ‘Taylor Swift’ to the last album to debut before her tour, ‘Midnights’. It’s a fairly simple build, to be honest, with quite a few bricks going towards the artwork, as well as the frame. The result, however, is both intricate AND interactive, as pulling apart the thumbnail for any of the given eras reveals a tiny diorama featuring mama Swift herself.

The dioramas are all ‘taylor’-made to fit each era. It starts with her in her Teal dress for her debut album and era, moving onto icons like the casual outfit for Red, a black-donned Taylor with a snake for Reputation, Taylor in her iconic bodysuit for the Lover era, and the ‘bejeweled’ suit for Midnights. All the dioramas have tiny icons of the eras too, from clocks to guitars, snakes, and even the plaid pattern seen in the Evermore era.

“This brick-built poster will earn its rightful place on any LEGO lover and Swiftie’s wall!” says Minibrick Productions, who’s also responsible for other iconic LEGO sets like the LEGO Polaroid One-Step SX-70 camera, and even the LEGO Interstellar Miller’s Planet scene. Minibrick Productions’ current submission is gathering votes on the LEGO Ideas forum, where enthusiasts can vote for their favorite fan-made creations. With nearly 6,000 votes as of writing this, the LEGO Ideas Taylor Swift Eras Poster is well on its way to hitting the 10,000 vote mark, following which it’ll be reviewed by LEGO’s internal team and hopefully turned into an official box-set! If you’d like to see that happen, cast your vote on the LEGO Ideas website now!

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LEGO’s new Trolley and Backpack may not be Modular, but they’re Perfect for Travel!

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LEGO enthusiasts and travelers can now experience the joy of their favorite bricks on the go with LEGO’s latest innovation – the LEGO® Brick-Inspired Trolley and Backpack Set. This remarkable set is available at Costco and combines playful design with top-tier functionality, not to mention the fact that it looks so unique there’s no way anyone’s going to accidentally mistake it for their own on the airport luggage belt!

Designer: LEGO

Much like the iconic LEGO bricks that have been loved for generations, this set is built with durability in mind. The carry-on trolley is made from polypropylene, a high-quality material known for its strength and resilience, while the matching backpack is crafted from robust polyester. Together, they offer reinforced corners and secure closures that keep belongings safe, even during the most adventurous of journeys.

From the moment you see this set, it’s clear that LEGO’s signature creativity is at work. The trolley and backpack are available in bright, vibrant colors – red, blue, and yellow – evoking the playful essence of LEGO bricks. The design is not only visually exciting but also highly functional. The expandable trolley provides additional space for those last-minute outfits, and the backpack, with its handy trolley strap, can easily be attached for smooth rolling through airports or schools.

Inside the trolley, you’ll find sleek grey interiors that are not only modern but also practical. A zipped partition ensures that your belongings remain organized and intact, while an additional netted pocket over the partition allows for quick access to frequently needed items like travel documents or snacks.

The backpack truly sets itself apart with its unique design, featuring two zipped pockets on the front that resemble the ‘studs’ of a LEGO brick, adding a playful touch to the overall aesthetic. Keeping the brightness alive, the interior boasts vibrant yellow hues and includes two compartments specifically designed for laptops, iPads, and books. Whether for school or work, this backpack ensures your essentials are safely stored and easy to access.

Though initially designed with children in mind, this set is sure to awaken the inner child in any young adult who loves LEGO. The fun design is coupled with practical features such as water resistance and a TSA-approved lock for added security. Whether for a family vacation, school trip, or simply a fun weekend getaway, this set is perfect for every occasion.

For a great price of $149, this LEGO-inspired trolley and backpack set can be purchased at Costco as well as Home Depot. It’s the perfect investment for anyone seeking a mix of style, durability, and playful charm in their travel gear. With a set like this, every trip becomes an adventure, whether you’re young in age or just young at heart.

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LEGO recreates the classic 1966 Batmobile with all its retro intricacies

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Many renditions of the Batmobiles have kept us all hooked to Bruce Wayne’s crime-fighting antics. Undeniably the 1966 TV show featuring the superhero’s ride is the best of them all, and now you have the chance to own a LEGO version of Bruce’s favorite crime-fighting machine.

This 1,822-piece scaled-down replica of the cape crusader’s classic ’60s Batmobile recreates the real ones’ sleek lines and curves to perfection. The interiors are extensively detailed on both the Batman and Robin’s side. To give you an idea of the level of detailing, the opening trunk has a mobile crime-fighting Bat Computer stashed in there. The latest version of the classic Batmobile has a minifigure of Adam West’s legendary Bright Knight with its own display base. Not surprising the superhero poses with a batarang.

Designer: LEGO Group

Compared to some previous LEGO Batmobile builds, this one has more intricate detailing. When fully assembled, it measures 19 inches long and seven inches wide. Everything about this pursuit vehicle is rigged with bat gadgets. There are molded windshields, a rear jet engine, movable wheels, and an informative plaque to complete the display. In the driver’s seat is Adam’s legendary crime fighter in all his might, and looking intimidating with the painted eyebrows on the cowl. The only thing missing is a can of Bat-Shark Repellent.

The $150 price tag is a bit surprising given the size of the completed LEGO build. Compare that to the likes of The Legend of Zelda Deku Tree or other smaller sets, this one seems to have hit the sweet spot. LEGO Group is pitching it as Batman: The Classic TV Series Batmobile. If I had to choose one of the LEGO Batmobile versions, this one would be it.

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LEGO recreates the classic 1966 Batmobile with all its retro intricacies

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Many renditions of the Batmobiles have kept us all hooked to Bruce Wayne’s crime-fighting antics. Undeniably the 1966 TV show featuring the superhero’s ride is the best of them all, and now you have the chance to own a LEGO version of Bruce’s favorite crime-fighting machine.

This 1,822-piece scaled-down replica of the cape crusader’s classic ’60s Batmobile recreates the real ones’ sleek lines and curves to perfection. The interiors are extensively detailed on both the Batman and Robin’s side. To give you an idea of the level of detailing, the opening trunk has a mobile crime-fighting Bat Computer stashed in there. The latest version of the classic Batmobile has a minifigure of Adam West’s legendary Bright Knight with its own display base. Not surprising the superhero poses with a batarang.

Designer: LEGO Group

Compared to some previous LEGO Batmobile builds, this one has more intricate detailing. When fully assembled, it measures 19 inches long and seven inches wide. Everything about this pursuit vehicle is rigged with bat gadgets. There are molded windshields, a rear jet engine, movable wheels, and an informative plaque to complete the display. In the driver’s seat is Adam’s legendary crime fighter in all his might, and looking intimidating with the painted eyebrows on the cowl. The only thing missing is a can of Bat-Shark Repellent.

The $150 price tag is a bit surprising given the size of the completed LEGO build. Compare that to the likes of The Legend of Zelda Deku Tree or other smaller sets, this one seems to have hit the sweet spot. LEGO Group is pitching it as Batman: The Classic TV Series Batmobile. If I had to choose one of the LEGO Batmobile versions, this one would be it.

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LEGO® releases The Crafting Table building set to celebrate Minecraft®’s 15th anniversary

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Minecraft® is still one of the most popular games right now, both for adults and kids (sometimes they even play together!). And it’s been pretty popular for a while now as we’re already celebrating the video game’s 15th anniversary. If you’re a fan of the sandbox game and you also collect LEGO® sets, then you’ll be happy with this latest building set that celebrates the best of both worlds.

Designer: LEGO®

LEGO® Minecraft® The Crafting Table is a building set that’s specifically built for adult fans of the game that brings several elements into the “real world” so you can literally build your favorite Minecraft-ian things. It recreates the iconic crafting table that players know very well. You get biomes, mobs, and even hidden Easter eggs in the building set as well as video components through the app.

The building set comes with 5 mini build modules which features 12 biomes (the Deep Dark, Lush Cave, Swamp, Plains, Forest, Cherry Grove, Desert, Taiga, Snowy Taiga, Dripstone Cave, Ice Spikes and River) and has 8 microfigures (Steve, Alex, a skeleton, witch, Creeper™, villager, cow and a pig) that you can detach and attach to whatever you’re building.

The buildable video-game LEGO® set also has some things like underground scenes, stickers with in-game phrases, and hidden Easter eggs that will excite even the most veteran of Minecraft players. There is also digital building instructions on the LEGO® Builder app if you need a little bit of virtual help. It costs around $90 which isn’t bad for a LEGO® set.

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Functional LEGO Turing Machine Brings Algorithm Processing to Life with 2,900 Bricks

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The year, 1936. The Allied powers were facing certain defeat at the hands of a vastly more powerful and capable Germany, which had developed the Enigma Machine to send encrypted messages during the 2nd World War. Alan Turing, an English mathematician, was tasked with cracking the Enigma code to help the British decode Germany’s messages. If you’ve seen the 2014 thriller The Imitation Game, you’re familiar with how Alan Turing ended up building essentially the world’s first computer (if you haven’t seen the film I highly recommend it). The Turing Machine was the theoretical predecessor to that computer (called the Bombe), which helped the Allied powers win World War II. Turing machines theoretically describe any machine capable of processing algorithms, and while you’d expect these machines to be fairly advanced – a LEGO genius managed to build the first operational Turing Machine entirely using LEGO bricks. No no… this isn’t a sculpture or decorative model of a Turing Machine, it’s an actual device capable of ‘computing’ algorithms – and here’s the kicker – it does so without electricity.

Designer: The Bananaman

The concept behind the Turing Machine might feel like it’s pulled straight from a cryptographer’s textbook, but this model makes it strikingly tangible. The idea is simple yet profound: a machine that can compute any algorithm, as long as it’s provided with the right instructions. Turing’s original concept relied on a tape, infinitely long in theory, with symbols written on it. The LEGO version mimics this setup with a physical tape and a moveable “head” that reads, writes, and moves across the tape based on the machine’s current state. There are four possible symbols and eight possible states, which gives us 32 potential symbol-state combinations. The instructions for each combination are packed into 7 bits, taking up 224 bits overall. For context, that’s 14 bytes—a strikingly small memory footprint in the world of modern computing, yet capable of running nearly limitless programs.

What’s truly fascinating here is how the model works entirely without electricity. This is a purely mechanical construction, powered by the simplest of human inputs: turning a crank. The intricate system of gears and linkages drives the machine’s operations, enabling the head to move, read symbols, and switch states according to the instructions. Over 2,900 LEGO pieces come together to make this possible, most of which contribute to the functionality or structural integrity of the build. Each piece plays a part, whether it’s part of the working system or providing crucial support to ensure that the delicate mechanisms remain precise.

The LEGO Ideas Turing Machine is an intriguing blend of play and education. On one hand, it’s an engaging mechanical puzzle, but on the other, it’s a powerful tool for learning. By simulating Turing’s model, users can experiment with basic computational programs and see first-hand how the machine processes information. It bridges the gap between abstract computational theory and real-world interaction, offering a hands-on approach to understanding the origins of modern computing. It’s a feat of design engineering that stays true to Turing’s vision while making it approachable for a modern audience, using the universally beloved medium of LEGO.

At nearly 3,000 pieces, the LEGO Ideas Turing Machine pushes the boundaries of what’s possible within the LEGO Ideas format, but it remains entirely purposeful. The sheer complexity of the build is undeniable, but so is its elegance. The model’s mechanical design requires both precision and durability, meaning many of the pieces are dedicated to supporting the delicate balance between function and form. It’s a model that feels like an achievement both in what it does and how it does it, all while maintaining a visually compelling and structurally sound design.

For designers and tech enthusiasts alike, the LEGO Ideas Turing Machine offers a rare opportunity to dive into a physical representation of one of the most significant developments in computational history. It’s currently a fan-made build on the LEGO Ideas website – an online forum for enthusiasts to share their creations, with the entire community voting for their favorite ones. With over 3,600 votes, this particular MOC (My Own Creation) is well on its way to hitting the 10,000 vote mark, following which the entry will be reviewed by LEGO’s internal team and hopefully turned into a box set that people can buy and build. It would make a phenomenal STEM toy, wouldn’t it?! You can vote for the LEGO Ideas Turing Machine on the LEGO Ideas website here.

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This beautiful medieval chess set has a cute story to go with – deserves LEGO Ideas official set status

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Why buy a chess set that looks like any other on the market shelves when you can carve them yourselves? That kind of inspiration you are bound to derive when your little daughter picks up the game so well at a very early age. LEGO Ideas user [JonnyBrickz1820] has one of the cutest stories behind this inspiring medieval chess set design proposed to become a LEGO set.

The idea is to LEGO’fy a chess set with a medieval theme while maintaining its aesthetics to accommodate the pieces when not in use. As a novice chess player I have to say the design looks amazing, and one that’ll lure me into playing a game with my best buddies. The project has already been backed by 1,400 users and I hope this one becomes an official LEGO set one day.

Designer: [JonnyBrickz1820]

It all started when Jonny noticed his 5-year-old daughter playing chess on his phone and castling against him. A few months later, she came up and asked him, if she could get her own chess set. Then came the inspiration to design one, instead of buying one since she had a keen interest in the game. After a lot of thinking and trials, he started off the crafting process for each of the pieces. Some pieces like the rook and pawns took less time while the knight was a bit of a grind for him. The major challenge was to craft them in a medieval theme while ensuring they fitted snug inside the box at the bottom when now in use.

Once the basic design was sorted, it was time to embellish the chess set in gold accents to make it pop. To maintain continuity of the design, he located weapons or items in similar pearl gold finish, or ones that could be assembled using smaller pearl gold pieces. Thereafter, it was time to design the board which derives inspiration from other LEGO creations. After much brainstorming, he decided to use a single drawer design with two separate sections for stashing the color pieces.

The interesting thing is this build is crafted without using any computer-aided design and purely on trial and error. In the end, it turned out better than any other chess set on the market!

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