We have another LEGO product idea that achieved the coveted 10K fan support. The Seven Dwarfs’ House by fan builder Hanwasyellowfirst managed to climb its way to the Second 2019 Review Stage thanks to the 10,000 LEGO fans who voted for it to become a potential, official LEGO set.
This product idea is based on Disney’s classic 1937 full-length animated movie, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. The build also features some of the characteristics of the Seven Dwarfs Mine Ride as seen in Walt Disney World, Florida.
If ever chosen to be the next LEGO Ideas set (hopefully, with no more surprises coming from the LEGO Ideas Team similar to what happened to two archived qualifying product ideas), then we can expect a nice number of minifigures that will go with this set as well. Read on for this MOC’s full description below. The Seven Dwarfs’ House joins nine more entries that qualified for this year’s Second Review Stage. Congratulations!
The Seven Dwarfs’ House
Hey everyone, here is my new submission to LEGO Ideas! I wanted to pay homage to Walt Disney’s first full length animated feature, Snow White and The Seven Dwarfs.
The build is inspired by a mixture of the house featured in the 1937 Disney Classic, and the physical recreation at Walt Disney World, situated in the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train Ride.
Set features:
Minifigures:
The Dwarfs: Doc, Grumpy, Happy, Sleepy, Bashful, Sneezy, Dopey
Snow White
Evil Witch
Play features:
All roof sections are removable for easy access of play, as well as two opening wall sections. In addition, the first floor comes off to reveal the mining room, sorry, dining room!
Do the dishes in the kitchen sink, make sure you whistle while you work!
Ensure those jewels are up to standard at the jewel inspection desk!
You are building by a wishing well!
7 Beds
7 Pick Axes
Grandfather Clock
Dining Table
Broken Mine Cart
And much more!
I would love to have filled the build with Rabbits, Birds, Squirrels, etc, but unfortunately, they were not in the software.
I feel this is quite peculiar and too early on for the LEGO Ideas race. After reporting on the recent 10K achievers on the LEGO Product Ideas platform, the LEGO Ideas Team gave a rather puzzling comment to two of the projects that qualified for the Second 2019 Review Stage.
The next LEGO Ideas Review stage for this year will commence next month and as of this posting, there are supposedly 12 entries that gathered the necessary votes from LEGO fans making it qualified to enter the Review Stage. However just last Thursday, LEGO has already put an end to the possibility of seeing two of these product ideas become an official LEGO set. Specifically, these are the Japanese Tea Garden by Coosey Goosey, and Gravity Falls Mystery Shack by Figura.
The LEGO product idea Japanese Tea Garden by Coosey Goosey.The LEGO Product Idea Gravity Falls Mystery Shack by Figura.
LEGO’s official statement can be found on each of the project’s page, with the term “chosen to archive your project” as a more friendly way of saying that they will no longer consider these entries for production, even if they haven’t officially begun the Second 2018 Review Stage yet. Here’s what LEGO has to say to the respective product idea creators.
Decision on Our Ability to Produce this Project
Aug. 15, 2019
Dear Figura (Coosey Goosey),
First, thank you for building and submitting your very well done Gravity Falls Mystery Shack (Japanese Tea Garden).
Regretfully, we have chosen to archive your project and no longer consider it for production for reasons communicated to you privately. Your project will remain visible on LEGO Ideas, but in a status where it can no longer be supported or commented on. This way fans can still admire your creation.
We’re sorry to be the bearers of this disappointing news!
Frankly, as far as I can remember, this is quite unusual coming from the LEGO Ideas Team. I’m sure that they have a reasonable explanation for their decision, and that it was already privately communicated to the creators. However, I still find it difficult to think why LEGO would do such a move given the fact that they could have waited until the Second 2019 Review Stage to be concluded and simply select from any of the other 10 proposed sets. The 20,000+ LEGO fan supporters who voted for these product ideas are also somewhat kept in the dark considering that the Comments thread/section of the product ideas’ respective pages are now locked preventing any further queries about the matter. The only consolation that supporters have is that the images of these entries will not be removed from the platform.
I’m sure that builders Coosey Goosey and Figura are the only ones who can clearly explain the reasons behind this decision if ever LEGO will be mum about it, with questions still floating in the air. Does this mean that LEGO is on a tight schedule to release sets that might be based on a similar set or concept? The Japanese Tea Garden may likewise be a good candidate to be the next LEGO Architecture set, while the Gravity Falls Mystery Shack, as far I know was at some point at the center of LEGO set rumors. These are just my own speculations though.
I have to say also that this move from the LEGO Ideas Team is not something that I am happy about because it opens the possibility that other 10K LEGO product idea achievers may also experience the same. In the final analysis, other than the creators themselves, it is the fans who trusted the LEGO Ideas platform who will be the ones left feeling disappointed and disillusioned. I just hope that LEGO will shed more light into this, particularly when the Second 2019 Review Stage kicks off.
It has been a while since I reported on what’s going on with the LEGO Ideas platform, particularly on the various product ideas that garnered the much desired 10K fan approval from the LEGO fan community. And now that were just counting the weeks before the Second 2019 Review Stage commences, I’ve decided to revisit these product ideas that have now entered the coveted ranks of the 10K Club. If you recall, we already shared some details on the first product ideas that earned the support of LEGO fans earlier this year such as the Thunderbirds Are Go, UCS Space Shuttle Atlantis, The Office, and Gravity Falls Mystery Shack. These submissions are among the first product ideas that made it to this year’s Second Review Stage. And after a couple of months, let’s now take a look at the rest of these original brick creations that garnered the necessary fan votes to qualify for the next LEGO Ideas review stage. Do take note that these are not yet the final listing since we still have roughly four weeks before the Second 2019 Review Stage begins. Let’s check these out, and tell us your personal pick in the comments below.
When hinges creak in doorless chambers, and strange and frightening sounds echo through the halls… Welcome, Foolish Mortals.
As the 50th Anniversary of both Walt Disney World and its version of The Haunted Mansion approaches, I wanted to offer up this project up as a tribute to a truly iconic attraction.
Fans young and old will be able to appreciate a hauntingly displayable front and a playable back with plenty of spooky rooms from the attraction to explore.
Welcome to 100 Acre Wood, the home of Winnie the Pooh and his friends. Explore Pooh’s home with Winnie the Pooh himself, Tigger, Rabbit, Owl (he’s sitting in the tree), Piglet and Eeyore.
This fun creation has been designed to look great as a display piece but also has great playability. With a removable house roof access to Pooh’s house and also the hidden nesting area in the tree is made easy.
With this model, I aimed to capture the beauty, tranquility, and style of the traditional Japanese Tea Garden.
This model contains many of the iconic features of Japanese Tea Gardens, including several statues, a torii, bonsai trees, a pond, a tall arched bridge, a pagoda, and a bench to sit on, relax, and take it all in.
At the backside of the model, the ground is cut away to reveal tree roots, a koi fish in the stream, and a hidden underground cavern.
This small kinetic sculpture is designed to celebrate the wonder of flight. The two planes tilt as they move from side to side, giving the illusion of flying gracefully through the air. The mechanism is controlled using a crank on the side of the model.
Always liked the thought of space? or maybe the beautifully designed spacecraft? or perhaps the missions? if the answer is yes to any of these then this project may be for you!
This project features 4 of Nasa’s spacecraft, these include the Discovery Shuttle, Hubble Telescope, Pioneer 10 Probe, and Viking 1.
I am very happy to present to you, my Medieval Blacksmith. (This model inspired me by Cabanaminis – you can also find Merchant’s house there).
After two months of work, my model was finished. I put a special focus on many small details and the design. Also, I’ve varied a lot with the colors to give the Blacksmith the best possible expression. A harmonious color scheme was important as well, but one of the biggest challenges was the roof because there are many different angles and special techniques.
Of course, there is also an interior in this model. You can explore two different storeys, which you can see by a lift-off technique. On the first storey the forge can be seen and on the second is the living area.
From the outside, the Medieval Blacksmith is surrounded by many plants, animals and a large tree. Moreover, this set includes 3 minifigures and a lot of small details. In addition, the big carmine is characteristic of this set.
Here you can learn a lot from the past, and meet characters and works that are important to this day.
You will find the tomb of Anubis, the Discobolus of Myron, the Sunflowers of Van Gogh, The Fabergé Egg and many other works and artifacts without forgetting the pendant chandelier. It is a modular building with 3 floors fully compatible with the official Lego buildings. This product idea includes a Museum Director, Receptionist, Security guard, History Teacher, Student Photographer, and a Female Tourist.
To have a LEGO Ideas submission that we’ve promoted here on The Brick Show and seeing it getting that necessary 10K support is certainly exhilarating. When it does happen, we’re sure as happy as the creators themselves for this outstanding feat. This one also happens to match two prevalent themes in the latest Review batch. What’s expected to be the LEGO Ideas Second 2019 Review Stage is full of either building sets or TVsettings. And the LEGO Ideas 123 Sesame Street product idea by Filipino builder Ivan Guerrero (aka bulldoozer21) covers both. It’s both an apartment build and a location for one of the world’s best-known children’s shows.
If you recall, we first covered this product idea back in November of 2017. A follow-up on its support-gathering progress was posted early last month. By then it had over 8,000 supporters with over 200 days left for completion. By April’s end, it achieved the goal it took over a year to reach.
Perhaps interest on Ivan’s project was sparked anew by his updated design (leaving it at 55 short of 3,000 pieces). And Maybe it’s because Sesame Street is celebrating its 50th birthday this 2019. Whatever the case, the LEGO Ideas 123 Sesame Street is now lined-up for the First 2019 LEGO Ideas Review Stage.
Still, even if it did make it past the Second 2019 Review Stage, it probably won’t be until later this year. And then production and release might not be until 2020. Considering that, this set’s situation might be similar to the LEGO Ideas Steamboat Willie (21317). It was created to celebrate Mickey Mouse’s 90th Anniversary in 2018, but released the year after instead.
Are you excited to see the 123 Sesame Street product idea as an official LEGO Ideas set? Let me know in the comments below.
Before LEGO Ninjago and more esoteric building systems like Technic, before the proliferation of licensed sets, LEGO themes were basic. There were City sets and Knight sets. Then we had the Pirate sets, usually comprised of ic0nic brick-built ship designs that sometimes had cloth sails. In what can only be a beautiful love letter to the old Pirates sets, LEGO Ideas member Pablo Jimenez or Bricky_Brick at LEGO Ideas submitted this incredible build. And while longtime internet explorers might cringe at its name, everyone can agree that LEGO Ideas The Pirate Bay product idea is a sweet assembly. The possibility of having this as an official LEGO set now that it passed that highly desired 10K fan support certainly makes LEGO Pirates feel like it never went away.
Rather than make another pirate ship for his product idea, Pablo decided to tackle another signature locale of pirate lore. That would be the island hideout. The Pirate Bay sees a band of buccaneers turn a flat island into a fortress using wrecked ships and assorted flotsam. You have to agree the results are impressive. Pablo also did great in working in various setting details to sell that this island post can be somewhat self-sufficient for its pirate garrison. There are trees left on the island, and the proposed LEGO Ideas The Pirate Bay set also keep a combination of pigsty and chicken coop. They also have cannons on hand for that extra fire power.
Home, in this case, is comprised of a captain’s quarters, kitchen, tavern, and jailhouse. There’s also a sandy dune to bury a stash of treasure in, as well as secret compartments under the captain’s bunk and galley, in case quick escapes are needed.
There’s also a lot of characters and critters to populate LEGO Ideas The Pirate Bay with. The set provides for a six-person pirate crew (one peg-leg captain, three mates and two wenches); a lone navy sailor castaway; a dog, parrots, monkey (with minifigure limbs), pigs, chickens, and a crab; and finally some hazards like a scorpion and even a great white shark.
With over 9,000 supporters and more than 700 days left, we can probably expect Bricky_Brick’s The Pirate Bay to gain the need 10-K LEGO Ideas support sooner rather than later. If it can make the deadline for the First 2019 Review Stage it’ll join the likes of the Museu Nacional – Rio de Janeiro, Anatomini, and NBC’s “The Office” product ideas.
ADDENDUM:Scratch the request for supporters. “The Pirate Bay” has hit the magic 10-K and is now part of the First 2019 Review Stage batch. Congratulations to Bricky_Brick and best of luck with the review crew.
Here’s another potential LEGO set in the future. The LEGO Ideas Product Idea Fiat 500 F makes it to the inner circle of qualifiers for the 2018 LEGO Ideas Second Review Stage.
Spotting trends can be an entertaining enough pastime, especially when writing news for toy brands like LEGO. Take for example the Product Ideas that have recently been hitting the 10-K support mark and getting into the Second 2018 Review Stage. There’s some trending going on with the sets in question.
Initially, we had a wave of space-related submissions as the first entries for the review stage. Now we’re looking at a possible trend of cars making it in now. First of these was the Peugeot 205 Turbo 16 proposed for LEGO Speed Champions. Now we have a new automobile submission in the form of saabfan’s LEGO Ideas Product Idea Fiat 500 F.
The LEGO Ideas Product Idea Fiat 500 F Maybe Our Next Official LEGO Ideas Set
Created by veteran LEGO Ideas member Felix Steissen of Austria, (aka saabfan), the LEGO Ideas Product Idea Fiat 500 F is Felix’s next entry following the roaring success of the LEGO Ideas Apollo 11 Saturn V Rocket (21309) in which he was a co-creator. The Fiat 500 F is not specifically slated to be added to Speed Champions like the aforementioned Peugeot 205, but it’s really cool anyway.
Made of nearly 1,200 LEGO bricks, saabfan’s LEGO Ideas Product Idea Fiat 500 F “Cinqueciento” model is a beautiful recreation of what has been considered in automobile history as one of the first “city cars”, produced by Italian automaker Fiat from 1957 to 1975. When completed, it’s roughly the size of the LEGO Creator Expert James Bond Aston Martin DB5 (10262).
With the LEGO Ideas Product Idea Fiat 500 F joining the bunch, there are now two car-themed Product Ideas for the Second 2018 Review Stage of the LEGO Ideas platform. What are the chances that the next one is another car model as well?
This custom LEGO Finding Dory managed to enter the LEGO Ideas platform and needs your support!
Thirteen years ago, Disney and Pixar introduced to us what could be the most famous of all sea creatures ever rendered in CGI. ‘Finding Nemo’ was hailed not just for the good, and family values that it offered but also for the technical feats that Pixar accomplished during its time.
Set in the colorful underwater world of corals, squids, turtles, and sharks (remember the oath: ‘fish are friends, not food.’), Finding Nemo has set a milestone in computer-aided animation. This year, a long-overdue sequel is now slated to hit the big screen and this time, the one missing might prove to be a little bit difficult to find. ‘Finding Dory‘ is Pixar Animation Studios latest 3D computer-animated comedy-adventure released by Walter Disney Pictures.
This Custom LEGO Finding Dory Aims to Become the Next Official LEGO Ideas Set
Following the timeline of the original 2003 hit movie ‘Finding Nemo’, Dory, the forgetful but ever-reliable Blue Tang fish, suddenly recovers her childhood memories. With the help of her friends, Nemo and Marlin, they set off to find the ‘Jewel of Monterey’ with the hopes of reuniting Dory with her family. And what better way to celebrate the release of this recent underwater adventure through a custom LEGO Finding Dory build over at LEGO Ideas.
Custom LEGO Ideas Finding Dory Features
To help out in the search, LEGO Ideas contributors BuildFiend and Nunki-psi, came up with their replica of our colorful threesome sea friends. With 228 supporters and a lead time of 263 days, the duo hopes to garner 10,000 nods of approval from other LEGO supporters in order for their creation to be noticed and hopefully produced by LEGO. Their original creation includes:
Nemo with a stand on a coral reef vignette (and a little shrimp!)
Marlin with a stand on a coral reef vignette (and a transparent jellyfish!)
Dory with a stand on a coral reef vignette (and Squishy!)
All builds are playable with each having a nice display piece. All of the characters’ fins (yes, even Nemo’s ‘lucky fin’) and eyes are moveable and poseable, including Marlin’s mouth. With a total brick count of 611 pieces, their proposed Finding Dory build is a pretty great compliment for the upcoming movie. Check out the rest of their photos below.
