What Just Happened in the LEGO Ideas Second 2025 Review
The latest LEGO Ideas review has delivered some surprising results, especially considering the record 146 projects that qualified for the Second 2025 Review. Despite this huge pool of LEGO fan designs, only a small handful made it through: Edward Scissorhands by Castor-Troy, Amsterdam Canal Houses by Brickmaster_85, and National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation – Griswold House by twrt0es. On top of that, The Old Man and the Sea by Iyan ha was moved out of the so‑called Parking Lot and officially approved, while Lunch Atop a Skyscraper by DallasBricks has now been parked for later consideration. For LEGO Malaysia collectors, the key takeaway is that the company is still willing to approve multiple sets at once, but is extremely selective, even when many projects hit 10,000 votes during a LEGO Ideas review.
How the LEGO Ideas Review Works – And Why Overlaps Hurt
Understanding the LEGO Ideas review process helps explain why some fan-favourite builds never become sets. Once a project gains 10,000 supporters, it enters a review stage where LEGO designers and business teams evaluate each submission for build quality, playability, licensing, production cost, and how it fits existing themes and upcoming releases. Only a few survive each LEGO Ideas review, even in record-breaking rounds. Crucially, LEGO almost never approves more than one project based on the same specific movie, show, or location. When several designs cover the same subject, they effectively compete with each other, and once one is picked, the rest are almost certainly out. For Malaysian MOC builders considering LEGO Ideas 2025 as a goal, this means researching existing IP-based submissions and official sets is essential before investing hundreds of hours into a concept that might already be taken.
Why Three Popular Third 2025 Projects Just Lost Their Shot
The approvals in the second 2025 round are especially bad news for three submissions currently in the Third 2025 Review. Edward Scissorhands Castle by Delusion Brick, National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation Complete Griswold House by StephOCO, and National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation Full House Version by MadamEnthusiasticJay all focus on the same core locations as the newly approved Edward Scissorhands and National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation – Griswold House sets. Previous LEGO Ideas patterns show that LEGO has never approved multiple different models based on the exact same subject in consecutive reviews. As Brick Fanatics points out, this history makes it highly unlikely that these three overlapping projects will move forward. For Malaysian LEGO Ideas followers tracking upcoming LEGO Ideas winners, this is a reminder that timing and uniqueness are just as important as build quality and fan support.
Signals About LEGO’s Priorities and Risky Themes Going Forward
The Second 2025 results send a clear message about what kinds of LEGO fan designs are resonating with the LEGO Group. The line-up mixes pop culture nostalgia (Edward Scissorhands and National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation), architectural display pieces (Amsterdam Canal Houses), and a literary classic (The Old Man and the Sea). By contrast, another ramen-themed submission and a KPop Demon Hunters project in the Third 2025 Review are considered unlikely to pass, partly because a similar ramen model has already been approved and a full KPop Demon Hunters theme is already on the way. This reinforces two trends: LEGO favours distinctive subject matter and avoids duplicating themes it has already committed to. For builders, repeat ideas—whether ramen shops or specific movie houses—now look like a higher-risk strategy during any upcoming LEGO Ideas 2025 review and beyond.
What Malaysian LEGO Fans Should Do Next
For LEGO Malaysia collectors and MOC creators, these results are more than just global news; they are a roadmap. If you’re planning to submit to LEGO Ideas, focus on builds that stand out from existing licences and announced themes, and avoid subjects already in current or past LEGO Ideas winners. Before committing, check review round line-ups and official reveals so your concept doesn’t clash with something already in development. For collectors, the approved Edward Scissorhands, National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation – Griswold House, Amsterdam Canal Houses, and The Old Man and the Sea are likely to become sought-after display pieces once they release, whether via LEGO Malaysia or online import. Paying attention to review outcomes now helps you anticipate which sets could become future centrepieces in local collections and which fan concepts are most worth supporting on the Ideas platform.
