LEGO has started a new building contest on LEGO Ideas called Build from the Heart and the winning model will be turned into an official LEGO Ideas set. The build is centered around Valentine’s Day and to create something that represents that day. There is a maximum of 1,000 LEGO elements and it cannot use flowers as the main part of the build. You have until October 15 to submit your entries.

As part of being the winning entry, your model will be turned into a real set and you’ll also get the following:

• 1% of the total net sales of the product
• 10 complimentary copies of your LEGO Ideas set
• Credit and bio in set materials as the LEGO Ideas Fan Designer
• 21345 Polaroid OneStep SX-70 Camera
• 21346 Family Tree
• 21347 London Telephone Box
• 10313 Wildflower Bouquet
• 10328 the Rose Bouquet

LEGO Ideas has announced that they are starting to roll out some new layouts and features on the platform. Not everyone will see the new features at the same time but doing a gradual roll out to random members on the site where LEGO is gathering feedback. If you are chosen, below is what you will be seeing on the challenge entry pages which gives a brighter and cleaner layout.

Italian Villa by BrickHammer is the latest project to achieve 10,000 supporters on LEGO Ideas. The project was originally designed for the BrickLink Designer Program Series 2 and 3 but was not selected. The 2,808 piece build features a three story building inspired by traditional Tuscan architecture.

The project joins Cliffside House, Gravity Falls – The Mystery Shack, and Round House Ski Lodge as the ones to reach the Third 2024 Review Stage.

Round House Ski Lodge by ThomasTheCross is the latest project to achieve 10,000 supporters on LEGO Ideas. The build features a ski lodge in a round shape and has a full interior when you take the roof off. The project joins Cliffside House and Gravity Falls – The Mystery Shack as the ones to reach the Third 2024 Review Stage.

Gravity Falls – The Mystery Shack by mad.bricks is the latest project to achieve 10,000 supporters on LEGO Ideas. This is the fifth different project of the same subject matter to reach the 10k goal and it features the iconic Mystery Shack from the popular show in 1,181 pieces. The project joins Cliffside House as the ones to reach the Third 2024 Review Stage.