The LEGO® Group’s subsidiary database and parts marketplace, “BrickLink,” has announced the schedule for the “BrickLink Designer Program Series 7.”
The “BrickLink Designer Program” is a crowdfunding initiative that brings user-created designs to market. Each round features numerous high-quality entries, and only five designs, selected through user votes and a review process by the operations team, advance to crowdfunding. Designs that surpass 3,000 pre-orders will be produced.
BrickLink Designer Program often brings to life designs that might not fit the usual categories of LEGO® Ideas. Whether you’re a creator or a fan looking to purchase unique designs, this program is worth exploring.
Medieval-themed creations, which are particularly popular in LEGO® Ideas but often not approved, are increasingly becoming a staple in the BrickLink Designer Program.
A new guidelines briefing is scheduled for December 10, 2024 (Tuesday), between 3:00 AM and 4:00 AM JST.
BrickLink Designer Program Series 7 (English)
BDP Series 7 Schedule
The BDP Series 7 process follows the sequence of design submissions, user voting, operations team review, and crowdfunding.
※ All times are in US Pacific Time.
Design Submissions
Submission Period: January 20, 2025 – January 31, 2025, 12 PM
Key Guidelines
- Designs must be submitted in Studio “.io” format.
- LEGO® Group lineups or licensed elements are not allowed.
- Designs must include between 400 and 4,000 parts, with 2,500 parts being the recommended size.
- The content must be family-friendly. Even if targeting adults, designs unsuitable for children are not eligible.
- *Additional rules apply, so check the guidelines carefully.
- BrickLink Designer Program Series 7 Participation Guidelines (English)
User Voting
Voting Period: February 10, 2025 – February 21, 2025
BrickLink members can vote during this period. All members are eligible to vote.
While fan votes don’t directly decide the finalists, they significantly influence the operations team’s review process.
Final Review by the Operations Team
Review Period: February 21, 2025 – May 17, 2025
The operations team reviews each design, evaluating factors like build feasibility, licensing issues, and user votes, to select the projects that will advance to crowdfunding.
Announcement of Five Finalists
Finalists Announcement: March 17, 2025
The operations team announces the five designs that will proceed to crowdfunding.
Afterward, the designers of the selected projects will work with the operations team to finalize design adjustments for production packaging.
Series 7 Crowdfunding
Schedule: March 2025
Crowdfunding for the five selected designs will be held. Projects that reach 3,000 pre-orders will proceed to production.
Each project is limited to a maximum of 30,000 sets. Users can order up to two sets per shipping address.
Participation requires accounts on both BrickLink and the LEGO® Shop Official Store.
Production and Shipping
Timeline: Estimated Shipping Starts July 2026
Production will begin for projects that achieve their crowdfunding goals.
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