26 projects qualify for LEGO Ideas review

Queen or Ruined House, I would be happy with either them tbh

I would buy Mary Poppins, Futurama Planet Express and Fishing Boat. I guess the Fishing Boat might have a chance. Perhaps Iron Giant and Castle in the forest also.

Iron Giant FTW! I still have this movie on VHS somewhere at my parents place. (This movie is celebrating it's 20th anniversary? man, I feel old!)

Really hoping for the Fishing Boat, the Indiana Jones, train station and Cybertruck could also be cool

Globe, Knight Rider, and Iron Giant seem the most likely to me.

Honestly? I'd lean towards the train station and the castle in the forest. I also really like the working waterfall, but I'm not certain that would translate well into an official set.

For me, the realistic space stuff doesn't interest; and the licensed ideas aren't ones I'm really familiar with... except for the Marry Poppins one, but I feel like that one veers closer to the Modular Buildings line than Lego would want to take Ideas. The remaining ones that leaves, while cool, either feel like too much would be lost in translation to an official set, or just aren't my personal cup of tea.

The globe, the fishing boat and one of the space craft.

I can see Lego doing any of the ‘realistic building’ projects like the garden centre, as well as the globe which is fantastic. The space stuff is starting to look very samey review on review - I bought an Apollo rocket which looks great but like many people are clamouring, it should just have its own theme for NASA or just space exploration with real life vehicles.

Some of the licenses people managed to get past 10k on this review are questionable. I think the Untitled Goose Game one is a nice enough build but an Ideas set - really? The market’s just not out there for it.

I like all the trains-related sets.

Some of them are just too gigantic, though.

The modular florist looks *amazing*, but Lego doesn't like taking modular buildings and making them into Ideas sets, does it?

Does no one know about untitled goose game?!?!

@Cooliocdawg said:
"Does no one know about untitled goose game?!?!"

I do, I do. Nearly done the lot. Just can't speed do the pub.

I like the Project Gemini, the Untitled Goose Game, and the Fishing Boat as sets, many of these are just too big or don't interest me at all... I love Coraline but that one is just a pink house and not distinctive... I'm shocked the Krusty Krab made it this far, they've already made two of them and MEGA has the license right now, although the International Space Station has been a set before so I'm not going to rule it out entirely

sonic, goose game or krusty krab

Krustry Crab all the way with Castle in the Forest as my runner up. Anything else would have to have TREMENDOUS value for its price, like the friends set.

I'd love to see either the Bowling Alley, coz we've never gotten a set like that before, or the Queen set!! Xx

@Robot99, there is no rule saying only one or two will ever get produced, but based upon the sets submitted here, I think it’s a fair assumption. Ideas is still kind of a niche thing and doesn’t have the widespread appeal other themes or sets would, so they won’t want to produce too many. And frankly, despite the grand number of qualifiers, only a few would really be viable.

@monkyby87 I agree. If there were 100 sets up for review, that in no way obligates Lego to have to approve 10 of them. In planning and budgeting, they likely figure they'll do X sets from Ideas each year...so that means they know they have to pick one or two from each round. I'm sure they can't say, "All of these are great! Let's make them ALL!" even if licensing wasn't an issue.

Cheering for Retro Bowling Alley, Bricks & Blooms and the Iron Giant.

just give me sonic and ill be happy

Wow there are some great models in here. I agree with others, we don't need more space items, and a few would appeal to a small crowd. Would be great if they split it up or push some of them into the next decision time frame, they have done that before. Would really like to see the train station, mary poppins, knight rider car, chitty chitty bang car, bowling alley, so many cool ones to choose from!

I like a few of these but the ones I really like if made will be very pricey. My favorite is Bricks & Blooms. I like the station but don't know that I'd buy it. Like The Indy idea. Castle in the Forest is nice. I like the Globe & the Ruined House but wouldn't buy either. The only other one I like is Mary Poppins

There's some wonderful stuff here. I'm a longtime Castle geek, so I'd love to see the Castle in the Forest, but the florist shop is really charming, and there's such ingenuity in the globe and waterfall. The only one I really dislike is the Cybertruck. Like, why?

There are some interesting builds but the fishing boat is the only one I’d buy. I’ve always wanted a brick-built modern commercial boat of some kind.

This is an incredibly solid lineup for potential sets. They are all so unique and would be very awesome to see adopted in an official lego set.

still...

where is the mystery shack at?

https://ideas.lego.com/projects/ec3ae09e-8507-4d51-b6da-3d08cf6de050

The Waterfall is probably my standout & the one I think will pass
I can see Knight Rider being done
There's a lot of nice models that I can't see happening for various reasons

I know it is a larger model, but with the recent Barracuda Bay precedent I think Mary Poppins has a chance. Personally, the film was a recurring favorite of my childhood so an official LEGO rendition would be *very* tempting.

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
Castle In the Forest
Iron Giant
Earth Globe

So many strong contenders!

I think anything tied to a license should be automatically removed from the list of contenders.

@Sandinista:
Ah...you might want to recheck our sources. It was aired on ABC, but they never had any ownership. Hanna-Barbera was the production company, which eventually ended up part of Time Warner. So, WB ended up in charge of the IP.

@TheWackyWookiee:
It is, but it _feels_ like a Wonderful World of Disney movie.

@LINK_O_NEAL:
Two sets got archived with no public explanation. One of those was the Gravity Falls Mystery Shack. One of the two designers apparently came forward and confirmed that their project got shelved because they were a LEGO Store employee at the time, which made them ineligible for the program. I don't know that we've ever heard any explanation on the other project, but it might be a similar case.

I understand people are getting tired of space set but they have a few advantages over other sets: 1) Lego produced 3 of them (2 Ideas, 1 Creator) and they have a very good idea on how well they sell; 2) If you have Saturn V, the Lander and the ISS, you WILL get the Gemini Capsule! Not an advantage but this model is sufficiently different to bring interesting building techniques (building a proper cone out of Lego with textures and all). Assuming they'd pick 3, I suppose getting the capsule would not be too alienating for fans of other themes. If they'd pick only that one I guess there would be an uproar.

I think modular is pretty much out of the question but I'd love Lego to make an official train station (one and a half plate size like the Assembly Square). The half size plate for the tracks otherwise it would not fit with the rest of the layout.

The boat is non-licensed, is quite different from what we had already and could bring a lot of new techniques. (would buy that)

My favourite theme is Technic but I don't keep my hopes too high for the snow groomer - it is fantastic but it is huge and might not have a broad enough appeal - and Technic has never been selected - although there is always room for a first! (would buy that)

The Castle in the forest would be nice but it may be endangered by the fact that we will have a Blacksmith shop in the not too distant future. (Would buy that)

The Iron giant seems like a nice idea. It seems like most people like the idea and it is not too big. I wonder why they refused it the first time around (but reaching 10k twice is quite a statement I guess).

The globe is also a neat idea and as someone already pointed out, if they can make it sturdy enough then that would look nice beside the ship in a bottle.

While I can't really remember the movie, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang would be great but only if they do chrome parts. Since they don't anymore this set would look like crap without the chrome. If they decide to do the chrome this set will sell just for that even if buyers never build the original model. Imagine that: chrome parts in silver, gold and bronze - that would be the graal.

Reviving an IP seems unlikely but if it's Disney you never know! The new alliance with Nintendo will probably also have an impact on the previous and current Zelda proposals.

Very nice selection indeed. Best of luck to all the talented builders. Still waiting for that piano...

@holdre007 said:
"I would buy Mary Poppins, Futurama Planet Express and Fishing Boat. I guess the Fishing Boat might have a chance. Perhaps Iron Giant and Castle in the forest also. "

Fishing boat will go well with Fishing store!

If Lego is listening...all of the above!

I liked Sponge Bob the most. It has great dertails and it's very well built. This should be conssdered as a TV series set like the Friends or Big Bang Theory set, not like the previous Sponge Bob sets.

Other than that, I think Gemini has the greater chance of being chosen. Looks good and continues the realistic space line.

Ruined house is an astonishing model.

*Crosses fingers for Spongebob and/or Futurama*

There's some nice models and some good ideas in that selection. I'm astounded that so many have made it to review, and yet I wouldn't be at all surprised if none of them make it to production.

When people say LEGO isn’t an adult toy they haven’t seen that SpaceX moc.

What an eclectic mix. I'd be on board for some of these, thought not sure their chances. Guess we'll just wait and see. Sign me up for KITT if they improve the design. That Rome model looks spectacular but I think too big to pass. Some of these just don't have that "Ideas" feel (mass appeal, reasonable size/cost, easy or no license).

My first thought is my eyes on that bowling alley, (Guess why?) and it would no doubt be an instant day one buy and would be my favorite Ideas set. My second set would be the globe. probably not as hard as the piano would be, but I think the hard part would would be trying to make those squares into a ball like range, and leaving spaces in between. How would the core be made? Haha. The ruined house would be my third. I have a 4th being the castle, but with Bricklinks Lowenstein and Ideas upcoming medieval black smith, it's hard seeing the castle passing.

Don't forget the top 9 finalists of the music contest which will be reviewed as a potential set during this review stage as well! That's 35 projects they have to review! The next review results are gonna be interesting for sure.

I hope the globe or fishing boat get through, so many based on IP and so many recent that are IP related, it would be nice to see more original stuff get through. Having said that I would love Chitty to make it lol, car and a classic movie from my childhood = must have. With the piano still to come out (and likely expensive) they will probably want to lean towards smaller original idea's that don't require licensing and still have large appeal.

Still can't figure out how some of these even made it to the 10,000 though - that truck thing looks awful and have no idea what iron giant is.

I really want Zelda but I think it'll be too big. The waterfall is nice but, truly, I am rooting for @BenBuildsLego!

I would like to see Untitled Goose Game, with a digital download code in the set!

just kidding, I like UGG, but it won't make it. Good MOC tho

Knight rider all the way for me. Too many very large or obscure sets there for production. Don’t think there’s many at all with a realistic chance which is a shame. The globe is great and would make an epic display piece.

Want:
4 Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
10 Bricks and Bloom
15 The Castle in the Forest (If Pirates can get a set, Castle Claire Space deserve a set)

Fishing boat, K.I.T.T or the Earth globe would be the ones I would buy. In that order.
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang would be cool, but as there is zero chance they would release it with all those lovely chrome pieces, it's a no from me.
There are some cool others, but I really have no clue as to what TLG will eventually choose to realize.

On second thoughts, the Earth globe might actually stand a pretty good chance.
It's not too big, there is no licence involved, it could appeal to people not normally into LEGO, it is like nothing that has ever been done before, it would make an awesome desk display piece.
I notice I am really getting my hopes up here...

Wow so many!

I'm utterly confused by Goose game...

Favorites are Train Station, Bricks & Blooms, Coraline's Pink House (would like this the most, been following that one for awhile), and the Bowling Alley. The castle one would be a really great set as well, like Pirates coming back, as others have said. I also think the Iron Giant would be a really great display model.

@Sandinista said:
Flintstones (Owned by ABC, a Disney subsidiary) "

Actually, the Flintstones are owned by Warner Brothers (who LEGO also have a VERY good relationship with across multiple IPs and multiple Ideas sets i.e. Friends, Big Bang, Flintstones and Adventure Time)

Sonic -Green Hill Zone for me. The Sega arcade cabinets came so close. The colours bounce right out. A nice complement to Mario sets!

So many great builds! Gives me lots of joy of just looking at the pictures. Favorite one this time (as general idea) is the Earth Globe. Otherwise I always love buildings, so I hope one of the buildings makes it, regardless which one; they all look great. Also love K.I.T.T... the memoires. Oh man so much good stuff.

A lot of big projects there! I would love to see the Krusty Krab, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, K.I.T.T., Indiana Jones skyline or the Fishing Boat, but I think LEGO will go with any of the (*yawn) space ideas or the globe (which could be a good set) - I look forward to seeing those results!

Wow - the Chitty Chitty Bang Bang model is amazing. they're all great, but that really stands out as something very special indeed.

Most likely would be Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, though that's a bit obscure these days, and the globe.

I need Zelda sets, especially if they're based on one of my favorite games of all time, Breath Of The Wild

I really hope Castle in the Forest gets approved!

If we get another space set I’m going to die of boredom, if we’re gonna do this we can do it somewhere else, the cybertruck and ruined house however, intrigue me

@deansl1882 said:

Only reason there are 26 this time is people bored from sitting indoors and looking for something to do. Some of these were sat at 6,000 - 7,000 for weeks. Then all of a sudden we have a record number of passes. It’s no coincidence...."

Damn. I wish my own project had benefited from that upsurge lol

OK, here are my thoughts:

1 - Unlikely 1.5/4
2 - Passing fad. No 1/4
3 - Really doubt it. No 0/4
4 - Beautiful but somehow don’t see it 2.5/4
5 - Amazing looking train station - but too big? 2.5/4
6 - No 2/4
7 - I like a minifig-scaled space project 3.5/4
8 - Original concept 3/4
9 - I like Indy, but that’s just a display set 2/4
10 - I love that one, but LEGO have never approved a modular set 3/4
11 - With the movie that just came out, it’s a possibility 2.5/4
12 - Would look great next to the Old Fishing Store 3/4
13 - I think they turned down a KITT model before, didn’t they? 2/4
14 - Not sure about that one 2/4
15 - Harking back to nostalgia - worked for the Pirates ;) 3/4
16 - Doubt it 2/4
17 - Looks amazing - biggest architecture set ever? 3/4
18 - Looks great - but I don’t see it 2.5/4
19 - No idea, but I don’t like it 1.5/4
20 - Possibly, original dust gatherer 2.5/4
21 - Hope not 1.5/4
22 - I’d rather a minifig-size Plantet Express 1.5/4
23 - A similar project was already turned down. 3/4
24 - Huge set, unsure 2/4
25 - One rocket should be enough for anybody lol 2/4
26 - That might be right up LEGO’s alley - if it works as advertised 3/4

@bananaworld said:
"I wholeheartedly agree that the Ideas space sets need to stop."

It's funny, I checked the stats recently, and come to the conclusion that there aren't actually that many LEGO Ideas space sets, compared to other themes... although it does feel that way:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3KgHjXhTX9Q

I love the Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. So much nostalgia, not only from my own childhood, but my kids childhood! I've been following it on Ideas for a long time. That's my number 1. What an awesome display piece it would be, especially if they use chromed parts! It's the only one I would actually buy from this collection, as I am running out of room to display my sets and have started to be a bit more discriminating about my purchases in the past year.

@CaptainMutant said:
"there aren't actually that many LEGO Ideas space sets"

Exactly! The trouble is that there aren't enough :-D

While I would love Lego to make a Futurama set, I think I'd prefer a minifig scale Planet Express Ship to this version.... Would still buy it though..

There are just so many.
Personally I love CCB as a model, not sure it has a wide appeal though. I love space sets, and the Gemini looks nice. Tbh the only others that appeal to me are the ship, waterfall (just very cool) and the globe. The rest are amazing though, but with so many choices, there will be little agreement, no matter which, if any, are chosen.

Hard to predict, really. Lastly, the decisions made were a little 'strange' (at least on first impression). So, nothing is obvious any longer in terms of Ideas I'd say.
Well, except that Modulars don't get made. So these are out. And I highly doubt Zelda.
Space is always popular (and I really like it), but see comments above...

I really, really like the ruined house, but I don't have high hopes for that one.

PS: And I'd buy a globe if they manage to get it done properly

I’m betting on the Green Hill Zone or the Krusty Krab! Those 2 should be popular with kids if LEGO decides to do both.

Iron Giant and SpaceX are my favs . . . but since both have already failed . . . I'm not sure either are a possibility.

I am curious about the SpaceX Falcon though . . . how many of these have gotten this far . . . 3 . . . 4 . . .? It definitely seems there is strong support. And with Astronauts set to go to the ISS on a Falcon later this month . . . it seems that we will definitely get a Falcon before too long. Maybe not as an Ideas set though?

All the ones I want probably won't happen.
- Mary Poppins (too large unless seriously down-scaled.)
- Coraline (does the movie have enough popularity...?)
- Futurama (very circular building, also I'm not sure if it has the support since the last Futurama project when down as well.)
- Iron Giant (they didn't choose it last time, why should they now?)
- Hyrule Castle (waaaaay to big. It would need to be at least Disney Castle size to be decent.)

To be honest, the only project out of the whole 26 that has a decent chance is The Krusty Krab. LEGO already owns the license, and we haven't had a Spongebob set in years.

GO GREEN HILL ZONE AND PLEASE INCLUDE TAILS!!!

Ahem. Apologies.

Anyway, I kinda doubt Coraline will make it. That movie is kinda, well, really messed up if you think about it. I enjoyed it but I think a LEGO line with a film about two characters trying to sew buttons into a child’s eye sockets won’t exactly be the best for brand image.

I can’t imagine them making the ruined house, but that’s the only one that really interests me.

A poll would have made it easier to see which set(s) people think will be chosen. Anyway, my vote goes to KITT.

Cybertruk, knight rider, globe and snow groomer ohh and the great fishing boat.

I can also see the Cybertruck getting made . . . there are two remote controlled Cybertruck's being produced by HotWheels . . . so clearly Tesla is interested in licensing products.

I think Spongebob is a shoo-in. It fits the trend with pirate bay of "old theme but updated to be a large D2C type set." Green Hill Zone might pass, and I think Indy has a chance, but only as a concept. I think it would be completely reworked if it passed.

Please, please, please let the Lego Globe be accepted!!!

I really hope the Cherry Tree Lane set passes review!

@PixelTheDragon said:
"GO GREEN HILL ZONE AND PLEASE INCLUDE TAILS!!!

Ahem. Apologies.

Anyway, I kinda doubt Coraline will make it. That movie is kinda, well, really messed up if you think about it. I enjoyed it but I think a LEGO line with a film about two characters trying to sew buttons into a child’s eye sockets won’t exactly be the best for brand image."

I think it's perfectly fine. It's rated PG and has some darker themes but nothing grotesque.

The train station is awesome. There have been no AFOL-oriented train stations, so I wonder if this could be picked and redesigned to be smaller.

Also love the Futurama set.

OMG, NO GO to more space related sets.

My votes and hopes goes to (in no particular order):
-Retro Bowling Alley
-The Great Fishing Boat
-Spongebob Squarepants - The Krusty Krab

Maybe:
-Futurama Planet Express Headquarter, Spaceship and the Crew (too bad it's mico scale)
-The Iron Giant - 20th Anniversary Edition

I have literally zero interest in any of these...NEXT!

The Iron Giant would be a dream come true, the Krusty Krab would be nice, and I'm a Coraline fan. This could be good.

I'd buy the Chity Chitty Bang Bang car, but only if they included the plated parts.

@Your_Future_President:
It would be hilarious if they picked the Cybertruck and slipped a sticker with spiderweb cracks in there so you could stick it on the windshield.

The globe will make it. It's of a piece with the ship in a bottle and the pop-up book - ideas that appeal because of their attractiveness and the challenges of rendering them in bricks. This kind of thing is very strong in that it can appeal to people well beyond the usual AFOL fanbase.

As a kid, Spongebob was nearly my whole life. Absolutely love the show, and some of the early episodes still hold up today. That said, I would be floored if they approved it! The model is excellently detailed, and shows the passion of the designer. Spongebob is also hugely popular with kids and adults, so it's more marketable than say, Coraline.

Zelda and Sonic probably won't happen since I can see Lego making themes of those in the near future. Most of the others are licenses with niche appeal/not enough brand recognition. Futurama may have a chance since we did get Simpsons sets, but it's up in the air.

I love space, but I think it needs its own theme. People clearly love the subject, so it's foolish for Lego to ignore that market.

Other than the Krusty Krab, I have to go with the Castle set. We haven't gotten a true historical Castle set in at least 7 years, and it's been 9 since the last good Castle theme (Kingdoms). AFOLs have been crying out for Castle sets for YEARS, and again, Lego seems to ignore that market (save for the occasional CMF). So, my vote goes to the Krusty Krab and the Castle in the Forest.

@huw
Hey, can we make a poll to vote for what set(s) we believe wil make it to the production-line? Maybe with the option to vote for multiple sets, since TLC could chose several?

Mary poppins is best by far

My favorites would be the Coraline house and the Fishing Boat (love that color scheme), the Castle and the Globe are also nice. But both of them are too large, especially the boat is about twice as big as ideal - it would totally dwarf out the Fishing Store set and I think the Hidden Side boat works better with that (also, does the frontmost dark red 2x4 curve intersect the keel?).

As others has mentioned, it seems like too many uses Ideas as a MOC gallery without any regards about how the models works as a set. The Ruined House looks very nice but again way too large, and how many would actually buy it? The Mediterranean style doesn't fit that well with other sets available, and personally I'd preferred it a bit less damaged so it could actually be inhabited by (poor) minifigs.

As long as Lego continues to do something completely different with the original submission, I don't bother anymore.

The ones that stand out to me are Krusty Krab, Globe, Iron Giant, Bowling Alley, Waterfall, Castle in the Forest, and Bricks and Bloom. If it was up to me and we could only do 2 or 3, I would take the Castle in the Forest, Krusty Krab, and Iron Giant.

It's hard, I love most of them. Would love to build and display Chitty, and the rocket moule is ace, the globe is great, but I would buy and want the Iron Giant

I love Indy too, but dont like the big statue on the left

I think of all of them, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang is a winner. It is to scale, great detail, reminds me of the corgi model I had as a kid in the 70s and I would love to own and build it for display. I'm disappointed that the children were not included though as minifigures. I would choose the Ruined House as my second choice as it has so much character and shows some history of a home that has been left and never relived.

Many other great builds too like the Iron Giant and the Train Station. Well done to all the 26 qualifiers.

Personal choice - Sonic and Knight Rider

Ruined House looks stunning, but I can't see it being chosen.

ANY space set is a huge NO from me, go away!

Do we know when the results for the previous group will be revealed (the one with Ratatouille)? Also, is it known when Sesame Street and Winnie the Pooh will release?

Would love Chitty Chitty Bang Bang but my money is on the Fishing Boat being approved.

@jperlman:
Usually shortly after they close one review class, they announce the results of the previous review class. Set announcements, on the other hand, can be all over the map. A few have been unveiled right after their review announcements, while others have been stuck in design limbo long enough to get released out of order.

ARE YOU READY KIDS?

AYE AYE CAPTAIN!

*cue intro*

They should totally go with the globe. It's gonna be big in my opinion.

I want more space sets. There's a lot of projects here I like that aren't, like the castle or Rome, and I hope they pass as well. But the designs on the new rockets are great, I'd love to put them next to the Saturn V.

I know people are sick of them, but, AFAIK, if they get approved, they're not taking up a slot. Lego could approve as many other projects as could be approved. A Space set not getting approved just means we're down a set, not that some other set can fill that slot.

@Korpen4444 said:
"As a kid, Spongebob was nearly my whole life. Absolutely love the show, and some of the early episodes still hold up today. That said, I would be floored if they approved it! The model is excellently detailed, and shows the passion of the designer. Spongebob is also hugely popular with kids and adults, so it's more marketable than say, Coraline.”

I believe Coraline has plenty of cross appeal for adults and kids. I like Spongebob and all, but it definitely appeals mostly to kids and LEGO has already made Spongebob sets. I prefer something new, especially from IDEAS.

@polyester333:
And college students, apparently. Possible just the ones that are stoned out of their gourd, though...

@Sandinista said:
"I've wanted a Lego Globe for decades, I hope that one passes. And if Disney owns any of the licensed suggestions, there's a strong chance it will pass since IDEAS is essentially an outlet for one off Disney sets.

Examples:
Wall-E
Tron
Steamboat Willie
Flintstones (Owned by ABC, a Disney subsidiary) "

They did become sets. But remember, they all have a fair shot

Wow, really a lot of good quality creations this time! My personal favorites are Mary Poppins and the Ruined House. The Ruined House does need some inhabitants in my opinion - maybe some sheep, or bats or something :-)

Good batch unlike some recent ones that had no appeal to me.
Would love the Gemini, Waterfall, Indi trilogy and Rome.
I like the analysis of PDelahanty. The waterfall should make it.

All I gotta say is this...

There are some SUPREMELY talented people in this community.

Makes me proud.