Despite the name, thar be no more dedicated contest-goer than MyFirstMOC, aye!
And for that, we be mighty grateful, as Zsolti ensures LEGO Pirates fly their colours proudly in most AFOL buildin’ contests!
This time it be a remake inspired by 1872 Imperial Guard Camp for the LEGO Ideas challenge, A Twist of Nostalgia…
MyFirstMOC-Hun writes:
It was once a small garrison for the redcoats, but has been abandoned for some time. After a battle nearby, it was occupied by two surviving castaways. What the sea washed ashore from the cargo of the sunken ships was fished out and used. So there’s some food, weapons and a few hidden gold bars. And the two survivors hope someone will find them sooner or later.
What LEGO set or theme inspired your build? 1872 Imperial Guard Camp
A Twist of Nostalgia!
Do you remember the first LEGO® set you ever built? The one that sparked your love of LEGO bricks for the long haul? Well, now’s your chance to bring that nostalgia to life… with a twist!
We want you to dive into your childhood memories and reimagine your favorite LEGO set with a modern update. Whether it’s a classic theme or a beloved set, show us how you’d transform it into something fresh and uniquely yours.
And the best part? The winning submission will be made into a future Gift With Purchase. Exciting, right? Let’s go!
- Be between 200 and 250 pieces.
- Be inspired by a LEGO set.
- Only reference LEGO themes such as Ninjago, Bionicle, Castle, Space, etc. Do not reference any third party IPs, like Star Wars, NASA, Harry Potter, etc.
- Use only available LEGO elements. If you want to recreate a childhood dream set that uses elements that are no longer available (like Bionicle or Fabuland), please try using different elements or different building techniques
Submit your build by April 30th 2025 at 6:00 AM EST. We recommend submitting 2 days early to allow for potential changes if required. If your build needs edits, you’ll have until May 1st 2025 at 6:00 AM EST to resubmit.
1872 Imperial Guard Camp
About the Builder…
MyFirstMOC, known to his loyal crew as Zsolti, be a Hungarian digital artist, masterfully crafting digital builds that span a vast sea of LEGO themes. Yet his heart be anchored deep within the world of LEGO Pirates.
Jump on board and survey his extensive portfolio on Instagram, Flickr and Facebook.
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- “Lonely Island”
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- “Shipwreck Island “
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- “Steve’s Boat”
Classic Pirates has showcased his creation previously, including the Lonely Island, 6260 Shipwreck Island Remake and Fortress of Hunyadi.
He also be takin’ the odd swing at the prestigious 10K Club on LEGO Ideas, so keep yer spyglass pointed on his LEGO Ideas profile! That way, yer stay at the ready and cast yer vote each time he berths a new LEGO Pirate creation!
Fortress of Hunyadi didn’t quite reach 10K supporters
While X still marks the spot, it seems Zsolti has abonved his X account with no updates since December 2021. But if ye enjoy watchin’ those magical virtual build videos where creations cobble themselves together, his YouTube Channel offers a trove of fine overviews showcasing his LEGO Ideas submissions!
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