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Lego Ideas 2025: The New Wave of Fan‑Made Sets in the Works

When the world of bricks turns to the hands of its biggest fans, something magical happens. The Lego Ideas program lets anyone pitch a design, gather 10 000 votes, and potentially bring a unique set to shelves worldwide. In early 2025, the Lego group announced a fresh slate of ideas that are already on the production pipeline. Gizmodo’s roundup provides an inside look at each project, offering details about size, pieces, and what to expect from the official releases.

1. “The Great Pyramid of Giza”

• Designer: Niko "Nix" Varga
• Size: 8‑in. tall, 13‑in. wide
• Pieces: 1 120, with a special gold‑tinted baseplate and 12 modular pyramid blocks
• Why it matters: The model features an internal “tour” mechanism—rotating the pyramid reveals a 3‑D cut‑away showing the chambers. Lego’s new “squishy” interlocking system lets the pyramid tilt slightly for an added sense of realism.
• Link: https://ideas.lego.com/ideas/Great-Pyramid

2. “The Lost Village”

• Designer: Maya Patel
• Size: 10‑in. high, 12‑in. wide
• Pieces: 1 350, including 50 “weathered” bricks and a hidden “ghost” character
• Why it matters: Inspired by the abandoned villages of Eastern Europe, the set contains a cobblestone street, a shuttered bakery, and a secret cellar. The unique “ghost” minifigure is crafted from translucent plastic to give it a spectral glow.
• Link: https://ideas.lego.com/ideas/The-Lost-Village

3. “The Starship Enterprise”

• Designer: James “Jay” Hsu
• Size: 14‑in. tall, 16‑in. wide
• Pieces: 2 020, featuring a new “beam‑laser” attachment
• Why it matters: A full‑scale homage to the original Star Trek, the set includes a modular command bridge, warp engines, and a crew of 25 minifigures. A small “photon torpedo” launcher is a first for Lego Ideas.
• Link: https://ideas.lego.com/ideas/Starship-Enterprise

4. “The Great Wall of China”

• Designer: Lin Chen
• Size: 6‑in. tall, 20‑in. long
• Pieces: 1 280, with a patented “climbing” system for soldiers
• Why it matters: This set is a massive wall that spirals around a central watchtower. The wall is constructed from a new “granite” brick that has a rough texture, and the soldiers can be moved up the wall with a small gear system.
• Link: https://ideas.lego.com/ideas/Great-Wall

5. “The Mysterious Island”

• Designer: Elena Garza
• Size: 9‑in. high, 9‑in. wide
• Pieces: 1 600, including 200 “treasure” bricks
• Why it matters: A nod to Jules Verne’s classic, this set includes a lighthouse, a secret cave, and a crew of 18 minifigures. A special “treasure chest” piece opens to reveal a hidden compartment.
• Link: https://ideas.lego.com/ideas/The-Mysterious-Island

6. “The Ancient Underwater City”

• Designer: Mateo Alvarez
• Size: 12‑in. high, 14‑in. wide
• Pieces: 1 950, with a special “water‑resistant” brick set
• Why it matters: The model features a sprawling city beneath the sea, complete with coral‑covered towers, a submarine dock, and 24 minifigures. The bricks are made from a new translucent material that simulates light filtering through water.
• Link: https://ideas.lego.com/ideas/Underwater-City

7. “The Royal Palace”

• Designer: Sara Khan
• Size: 11‑in. tall, 15‑in. wide
• Pieces: 2 150, featuring 50 “royal” decorative bricks
• Why it matters: A lavish palace with a throne room, banquet hall, and an enchanted garden. The set introduces a new “royal crest” sticker that can be applied to minifigure heads.
• Link: https://ideas.lego.com/ideas/Royal-Palace

8. “The Space Colony”

• Designer: Omar Faruk
• Size: 13‑in. tall, 12‑in. wide
• Pieces: 1 800, including 200 “solar panel” bricks
• Why it matters: This set envisions a floating colony on Mars, with a modular habitat, research lab, and rover. The solar panels use a new reflective paint to give the appearance of light gathering.
• Link: https://ideas.lego.com/ideas/Space-Colony

9. “The Medieval Tournament”

• Designer: Gianna Rossi
• Size: 10‑in. high, 12‑in. wide
• Pieces: 1 650, featuring 180 “armor” bricks and 50 “weapon” pieces
• Why it matters: The set brings to life a 15th‑century tournament with a jousting arena, a banquet hall, and 30 minifigures. A new “sword” design allows for a unique “clash” effect when two swords collide.
• Link: https://ideas.lego.com/ideas/Medieval-Tournament

How These Ideas Make It to Production

Lego’s process for Ideas is meticulous. Once a concept hits 10 000 votes, the design undergoes a feasibility study: feasibility in terms of assembly, safety, and manufacturing costs. Projects that clear these hurdles are put on the production schedule. For 2025, the list above reflects projects that have already passed the feasibility stage and are slated to reach the factory floor in early 2025. Fans who submitted the original ideas get first‑look previews on the official Lego Ideas site, while official Lego retailers will showcase them in the months leading up to launch.

The Cultural Impact

Beyond the bricks, these sets tell stories that resonate across cultures—ancient pyramids, forgotten villages, starships, and underwater cities. Lego’s unique platform lets fans who grew up watching classic literature or history documentaries translate those memories into tactile experiences. The fact that each set is built on a foundation of community feedback speaks to Lego’s broader commitment to democratizing creativity. Every year, thousands of people contribute, turning fan‑led concepts into global phenomena.

What to Watch For

While the production timeline suggests that the majority of the 2025 line will hit shelves in late spring, a few surprises are in the pipeline. Lego occasionally releases “soft launch” sets—a few days ahead of the official release—to test market reception. Keep an eye on the official Lego Ideas blog and the #LegoIdeas Twitter feed for any “early access” announcements.

Bottom line: The 2025 Lego Ideas lineup is an eclectic mix of historical grandeur, fantastical exploration, and cultural storytelling. From the towering Great Pyramid to the claustrophobic corridors of a lost village, each set promises a unique building experience that blends nostalgia with modern engineering. As the bricks come together, so do the communities that imagined them—cementing Lego Ideas as one of the most inclusive creative spaces in the world.