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146 LEGO® Ideas Submissions Qualify for the Second 2025 Review: How Did We Get Here?

Sep 04, 2025 0

A Record-Breaking Round: 146 Projects and Counting

146 LEGO® Ideas Submissions Qualify for the Second 2025 Review: How Did We Get Here?

The LEGO® Ideas platform has just closed its Second 2025 Submission window, and the numbers are staggering. 146 projects have qualified for review, each garnering the coveted 10,000 votes needed to be considered for production. To put that into perspective, the previous record was 71 projects in the First 2023 Review. That’s more than double the number of submissions, and it begs the question: What’s driving this sudden explosion of creativity and support?

The answer, at least in part, seems to lie in the power of social media. Platforms like TikTok have become a breeding ground for LEGO® Ideas projects to go viral, rallying fans and pushing submissions over the finish line. It’s a testament to how LEGO® fans are leveraging digital spaces to champion their favorite ideas. But is this a good thing, or are we entering an era where the sheer volume of submissions might dilute the process?

The Standout Submissions: What’s Catching Our Eye?

With so many projects to sift through, it’s hard not to get lost in the creativity. Here are a few that have already sparked conversations:

GRAVITY FALLS – THE MYSTERY SHACK (submitted by both Jagamax and Didymos)
TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES: COWABUNGA! by P.D.G
MY NEIGHBOR TOTORO – THE CATBUS by PoisonBricks
PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: CURSE OF THE BLACK PEARL UCS by Tobnac
RUBIK’S CUBE: FULLY FUNCTIONING MODEL by Kragle Dog
WORKING LEGO® PENDULUM CLOCK by Brickjesbuilder
THE HUNGER GAMES by eat.sleep.build.repeat.
SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS: THE KRUSTY KRAB by lanko.

The diversity is impressive, from pop culture icons to functional builds and architectural marvels. But with so many projects vying for attention, how does LEGO® decide which ones truly deserve to be built for fans?

The Challenge Ahead: Quality vs. Quantity

The LEGO® Review Board has its work cut out for it. With 146 projects to evaluate, the process will be rigorous. Licensing issues, production feasibility, and alignment with LEGO®’s brand all come into play. And let’s not forget the 57 projects still under review from the First 2025 LEGO® Ideas Review. That’s over 200 ideas in the pipeline, each with its own fanbase eagerly awaiting results.

So, what does this mean for the future? Will we see more collaborative sets, like the recent LEGO® Ideas 21362 Mineral Collection, or will the sheer number of submissions lead to longer wait times and tougher competition? Only time will tell.

What’s Next? Spring 2026 Awaits

The results for this massive review round won’t be announced until Spring 2026. Until then, LEGO® fans can speculate, debate, and dream about which projects might make it to store shelves. One thing’s for sure: this record-breaking round proves that the LEGO® Ideas community is more vibrant and engaged than ever.

But here’s a thought: Is bigger always better? With so many projects in the running, there’s a risk that truly innovative ideas might get lost in the noise. Or perhaps this is the push LEGO® needs to expand its horizons, bringing even more niche and unexpected themes to life.

Final Thoughts: A Double-Edged Brick

There’s no doubt that 146 qualifying submissions is a milestone worth celebrating. It shows the incredible passion and creativity of the LEGO® fanbase. But it also raises important questions about the future of LEGO® Ideas. Can the platform sustain this level of growth? Will the review process adapt to handle the influx? And most importantly, how will LEGO® ensure that the best ideas—whether they’re viral sensations or hidden gems, get the attention they deserve?

One thing is certain: LEGO® Ideas remains one of the most exciting ways for fans to shape the future of LEGO® building. Whether you’re rooting for a K-Pop Diorama, a Working Volcano, or a Medieval Tavern, this review round is proof that the community is built for fans, in every sense of the word.

So, which projects are you most excited about? And do you think this record-breaking round is a sign of things to come, or a one-time surge fueled by social media? Let’s keep the conversation going. After all, the best part of LEGO® Ideas isn’t just the sets, it’s the stories, the debates, and the shared excitement of seeing what’s next.

Here is the list of qualifiers:

MY NEIGHBOR TOTORO 1988 by Petrus Odyssey

FORREST GUMP – SUITCASE OF MEMORIES by Mind the Brick

PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: CURSE OF THE BLACK PEARL UCS by Tobnac

SEASHELLS COLLECTION🌊🏖️ by 2A2A

CLAUDE MONET’S HOUSE by JulienG12

PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: FLYING DUTCHMAN by TrumanBricks

ONE DIRECTION: WHAT MAKES YOU BEAUTIFUL by SJs Workshop

THE HUNGER GAMES by eat.sleep.build.repeat.

RUBIK’S CUBE: FULLY FUNCTIONING MODEL by Kragle Dog

EDWARD SCISSORHANDS by Castor-Troy

VIOLIN 🎻🎼 by Airbricks95