The LEGO Group turns kids’ wish-lists into real life LEGO builds!

Following research that found over half (52%) of British adults deemed their own Christmas wish lists ‘boring’ and ‘practical’, the LEGO Group have been challenging kids to put their creativity to the test to reimagine their parents’ boring Christmas wish lists, injecting some child-like fun into their practical items.

Working with passionate LEGO fan communities from across the country, including London AFOLS (London based) and Northern Brickworks (North-East based), they have brought to life some of the best ideas in LEGO Brick form. The amazing builds are made from a total of 17,500 LEGO bricks and0020took 33 members from various communities over 30 hours to build.

From a talking robot coffee machine to rocket-boosted cat slippers and a toy-dispensing rainbow vacuum cleaner, the reimagined items masterminded by kids, act as a reminder that no matter your age, we should all make time for play this Christmas. In fact, 80% of adults who play admit that it not only makes them feel happier, but it’s also a great outlet to try new things and develop new skills.

Jonathan Gale from the LEGO fan community London AFOL’s, who helped build the books, added: “Being able to play a part in this campaign was so much fun and reminded me that there are no limits to kids’ imaginations! While I can’t say it’s every day I am asked to build books, it was really fun to have to think outside the box, just like the kids who entered this idea. It brought me a real sense of joy bringing this to life.

Coffee machine image – built by members of Brickish
A self-pouring, robot coffee machine with physical helping hands! With the magical syrup resting on top, it will be possible to make the same perfect coffee, every morning, just how you like it!
Slipper image – built by members of Northern Brickworks
Laser-shooting cat slippers that are donned with rocket boosters to provide extra power for walking around in. Without forgetting an integral sweets compartment for snacking on the go.
Books image – built by members of London AFOLs
A triad of self-reading and auto-page turning books, that are adorned with a TV to project the story you are reading, making it an experience for almost all of your senses.
Watering can image – built by members of Gertlug
A flying, magical watering can which not only allows you to water the plants perfectly but also paints your house, giving it a new lease of life! It also allows you to take a back seat whilst it does all the work by following you around the garden to make sure you don’t put your back out.
Vacuum cleaner image – built by members of Brick Alley
No longer making vacuum cleaning monotonous and noisy is the rainbow vacuum cleaner, inspiring colour and joy everywhere it goes. As it cleans, it sprays toys and glitter out whilst playing all your favourite music.