Every LEGO BrickLink Designer Program finalist so far – June 2025
More LEGO BrickLink Designer Program sets have been confirmed, making for a total of 40 finalists over the past few years, and here they all are.
The unexpected success of the BrickLink Designer Program continues this month with both crowdfunding for the Series 5 sets and the reveal of the five Series 8 finalists. The latter means it’s time for another update to the list of every LEGO BrickLink Designer Program finalist, which now boasts 40 fan-inspired models from the past two years.
Here’s your guide to every LEGO BrickLink Designer Program finalist so far, as of June 2025, from Series 1 to 8.
Series 1: Mountain Fortress
Pieces: 3,986 Minifigures: 7 Stickers: 0 Designer: SleeplessNight
SleeplessNight’s Mountain Fortress remains a popular LEGO BrickLink Designer Program set, selling out fast in the first series as many other LEGO Castle models have done since.
Series 1: Parisian Street
Pieces: 3,465 Minifigures: 7 Stickers: 16 Designer: NicolasCarlier
The Parisian street by NicolasCarlier brought a touch of Paris to the BrickLink Designer Program in Series 1, but did not opt for a modular building-compatible design.
Series 1: The Old Train Engine Shed
Pieces: 2,298 Minifigures: 6 Stickers: 10 Designer: Mind_the_Brick
Train enthusiasts were well-catered to in the first series and have been a few times since, starting with The Old Train Engine Shed by Mind_the_Brick. Series 8 continues to be rife with similar suggestions
Series 1: The Snack Shack
Pieces: 548 Minifigures: 1 Stickers: 3 Designer: Skeletuhr
The Snack Shack by Skeletuhr is still one of the smallest LEGO BrickLink Designer Program models, packing plenty of charm into a beachside build.
Series 1: General Store – Wild West
Pieces: 1,848 Minifigures: 5 Stickers: 4 Designer: llucky
Llucky rounds out the first series with a rare LEGO Wild West model, but not the last in the BrickLink Designer Program.
Series 2: Logging Railway
Pieces: 2,706 Minifigures: 3 Stickers: 2 Designer: ties25
The second LEGO BrickLink Designer Program train set starts Series 2 with ties25’s Logging Railway, depicting a curved bridge and a classic train design.
Series 2: The Ocean House
Pieces: 2,157 Minifigures: 3 Designer: Hanwas
Hanwas’ Ocean House continues a range of exploratory and linked LEGO BrickLink Designer Program models that have become as collectable as one other fan designer’s sets.
Series 2: Mushroom House
Pieces: 943 Minifigures: 3 Designer: JonasKramm
A different kind of home from JonasKramm started another collection in Series 2, to be joined in the future by a much bigger build.
Series 2: Brick Cross Train Station
Pieces: 3,034 Minifigures: 8 Stickers: 14 Designer: brickester
Brickester’s train station modular building continues Series 2 with everything from an eatery to a newsagent before minifigures even get to the platform.
Series 2: Ominous Isle
Pieces: 2,773 Minifigures: 4 Designer: Jazeera
LEGO Pirates’ Ominous Isle, which we reviewed here, may not be the most sturdy set, but it’s an interesting take on the classic theme that will pair well with a Series 5 submission and another from Series 7.
Series 3: Harbormaster’s Office
Pieces: 2,395 Minifigures: 4 Stickers: 13 Designer: Rich_Herbert
Rich_Herbert’s Harbormaster’s office pairs well with the LEGO Ideas Old Fishing Store, and you can read our review by clicking here following its crowdfunding phase.
Series 3: The Art of Chocolate
Pieces: 2,574 Minifigures: 7 Stickers: 27 Designer: brickester
Brickester was back in the BrickLink Designer Program as part of Series 3, offering up an educational chocolate-centric model.
Series 3: Forest Stronghold
Pieces: 3,208 Minifigures: 8 Stickers: 0 Designer: Krackenator
Krackenator presented a home for the Forestmen of LEGO Castle in Series 3, complete with a zipline, bridge and more than enough trees.
Series 3: Camping Adventure
Pieces: 643 Minifigures: 2 Stickers: 0 Designer: KingCreations
KingCreations’ CampingAdventure is much lighter on LEGO trees, but offers up another affordable LEGO BrickLink Designer Program model to crowdfund. While KingCreations would return multiple times in the program, it isn’t until Series 8 that they’re able to truly stretch their creative muscles.
Series 3: Lost City
Pieces: 3,332 Minifigures: 2 Stickers: 0 Designer: letsgolegobrick
Lost City by letsgolegobrick is one of the biggest LEGO BrickLink Designer Program sets with a ruined city model to explore.
Series 4: Merchant Boat
Pieces: 1,933 Minifigures: 2 Stickers: 3 Designer: NicolasCarlier
NicolasCarlier’s Merchant Boat gives fans a detailed boat build to mix into all manner of displays, with no specific theme or suggested home for the build.
Series 4: Wild West Train
Pieces: 2,760 Minifigures: 6 Stickers: 14 Designer: llucky
Llucky’s Wild West Train adds to the growing list of LEGO Wild West and train sets in the BrickLink Designer Program with a level of detail on par with 21344 The Orient Express Train.
Series 4: Medieval Seaside Market
Pieces: 2,183 Minifigures: 7 Stickers: 0 Designer: Bricks_fan_uy
As mentioned in our review, Bricks_fan_uy’s Medieval Seaside Market is brimming with life to add a unique aspect to your medieval LEGO world. It sold out extremely fast in Series 4, alongside the other Series 4 Castle set.
Series 4: Siege Encampment
Pieces: 2,637 Minifigures: 9 Stickers: 6 Designer: SleeplessNight
SleeplessNight’s Siege Encampment sold out fast, combining with the massive 10305 Lion Knights’ Castle with as much siege equipment as you could need in a single display. It’s one of the most popular LEGO BrickLink Designer Program sets since the first castle in Series 1.
Series 4: The Riverside Scholars
Pieces: 2,692 Minifigures: 4 Stickers: 0 Designer: Hanwas
Hanwas’ series of water-centric LEGO buildings continued with The Riverside Scholars in Series 4, showcasing a good range of colours, interior spaces and nature-infused builds.
Series 5: Adventure in Transylvania
Pieces: 4,056 Minifigures: 13 Stickers: 11 Designer: SleeplessNight
The most-voted project of any series up to Series 5 is SleeplessNight’s Adventure in Transylvania, and it has been transformed with few changes into a stunningly gothic build that will pair perfectly with the likes of Monster Fighters, Castle or even a modern world that needs a vampiric twist. This popular build has been expanded to 50,000 total sets, and they’re nearly sold out.
Series 5: Antique Shop
Pieces: 1,918 Minifigures: 6 Stickers: 10 Designer: ThatOneGuySteve
The Antique Shop by ThatOneGuySteve is a simpler, more refined model in Series 5, focusing heavily on interior details and furniture. It has received a few changes, most notably adding a minifigure to the staff, and it’s available now for crowdfunding.
Series 5: Mushroom Village
Pieces: 2,436 Minifigures: 7 Stickers: 0 Designer: JonasKramm
JonasKramm’s miniature world is back in Series 5 with the Mushroom Village, expanding the initial house with a whole host of homes in a considerably more dense build. Though some of the furnishings have changed inside, JonasKramm’s distinct touch is still present in the final design. It’s off to a slow start in the crowdfunding stage, but there’s still plenty of time and stock to add this build to your collection.
Series 5: Popcorn Wagon
Pieces: 594 Minifigures: 3 Stickers: 3 Designer: Mictur
Series 5’s Popcorn Wagon by Mictur is one of the smallest LEGO BrickLink Designer Program sets, adding one more minifigure than initially proposed. As a limited-edition and small build, it’s one worth picking up for the limited nature alone, and it would appear that many fans agree since this build is nearly sold out in crwodfunding.
Series 5: The Thieves of Tortuga
Pieces: 4,002 Minifigures: 13 Stickers: 7 Designer: Krackenator
Krackenator’s The Thieves of Tortuga remains huge but has been split into two islands in the final design. This makes the most more dynamic and easier to transport, as well as display. It is currently around 80% sold out in the current crowdfunding.
Series 6: The Art Factory
Pieces: 2,499 Minifigures: 8 Stickers: 13 Designer: Brickester
Brickester returned in Series 6 with The Art Factory, eschewing its modular design from Series 5 but keeping the same footprint in case you want to modify it accordingly. Such modifications shouldn’t be difficult, but the non-modular design has allowed for details within the foundation, such as a rat.
Series 6: Off-road Adventure
Pieces: 859 Minifigures: 2 Stickers: 0 Designer: KingCreations
KingCreations’ Off-road Adventure adds to Camping Adventure with a vehicle to pull the camper and another stunning nature-centric scene. This fan designer would return in Series 8, but with a much bigger model.
Series 6: Gold Mine Expedition
Pieces: 3,570 Minifigures: 7 Stickers: 12 Designer: Brickproject
Brickproject’s Gold Mine Expedition should be a treat for LEGO Wild West enthusiasts with multiple levels to explore and some secrets teased by the fan designer. This is likely to be a fun build, no matter how much changes in its transition to an official set.
Series 6: Sequoia Tree Trail
Pieces: 3,035 Minifigures: 9 Stickers: 12 Designer: Piece_On_Earth
Piece_On_Earth has recreated one of the biggest species of trees in an incredible build ideal for nature fans. There has been truly nothing quite like this in LEGO or BrickLink history and this will be an interesting build to watch when crowdfunding starts later this year.
Series 6: Outlaw Forest Den
Pieces: 2,452 Minifigures: 8 Stickers: 4 Designer: BrickHammer
The Wolfpack will soon have a home thanks to Brickhammer’s Outlaw Forest Den, packing in a lot of volume for under 2,500 pieces. Expect this one to sell out fast when crowdfunding for Series 6 starts. It should pair well with a Series 8 set, too.
Series 7: W.A.L.T. The Little Robot
Pieces: 663 Minifigures: 0 Stickers: 0 Designer: Leewan
Leewan’s adorable and emotive robot model is one of the smallest BrickLink Designer Program builds so far, currently transitioning from fan design to an official set. Here’s hoping it doesn’t lose the charming details, such as the alternate faces and batteries.
Series 7: Antique Collection
Pieces: 2,452 Minifigures: 8 Stickers: 4 Designer: terauma
The Antique Collection by terauma is proposed as a place to display your favourite pieces and minifigures in a vintage furniture recreation. It will be interesting to see how this project performs when crowdfunding for Series 7 starts.
Series 7: Alchemist’s Shop
Pieces: 2,126 Minifigures: 6 Stickers: 1 Designer: Shram
Series 7 doesn’t have a massive castle, but one would soon follow, but it does have a LEGO Castle model thanks to Shram’s Alchemist’s Shop, which has been designed to accompany the retired 21325 Medieval Blacksmith.
Series 7: Privateer Frigate Fortuna
Pieces: 4,000 Minifigures: 12 Stickers: 1 Designer: BrickPerfection
The colossal Privateer Frigate Fortuna comes from the aptly named BrickPerfection, and it’s sturdier than you’d think. It sits at the maximum of 4,000 pieces, making great use of every part.
Series 7: Sushi Restaurant
Pieces: 3,409 Minifigures: 7 Stickers: 4 Designer: Brickproject
Brickproject has another spot in the BrickLink Designer Program with their staggering 3,409-piece sushi restaurant. The modular design of this model makes it a perfect fit for a city display with minor modifications to the base, and the track section is removable, as well.
Series 8: Coconut Cape
Pieces: 2,425 Minifigures: 8 Stickers: 0 Designer: BallisticBricks
LEGO Pirates continues to have a spot in the BrickLink Designer Program with Series 8. BallisticBricks’ Coconut Cape comes with 2,425 pieces and eight minifigures with an in-depth fortress that should be more affordable than the current The Thieves of Tortuga.
Series 8: Brick Railroad Locomotive
Pieces: 1,428 Minifigures: 1 Stickers: 4 Designer: ThomasRoeder
LEGO trains are back with a modern twist in Series 8 thanks to ThomasRoeder. Their Brick Railroad Locomotive is one of the most thoughtful LEGO trains yet, and has been designed to be easy to motorise with a choice of additional elements.
Series 8: Dustmark Keep
Pieces: 4,000 Minifigures: 11 Stickers: 9 Designer: brickhucker
Brickhucker’s huge Dustmark Keep takes advantage of the maximum part count for the BrickLink Designer Program with a unique take on a castle focused on bounty hunters in a desert locale.
Series 8: University of Science
Pieces: 3,995 Minifigures: 13 Stickers: 7 Designer: KingCreations
KingCreations is back in the BrickLink Designer Program in Series 8, finally bringing their University of Science concept to life as a set, and easily adding education to your LEGO cities, but almost certainly for a high price.
Series 8: Hot Air Balloon
Pieces: 876 Minifigures: 1 Stickers: 0 Designer: ExeSandbox
ExeSandbox looks likely to be the most affordable build of Series 8, recreating a colourful balloon soaring in the skies with a pair of birds, a minifigure and a dog floating on a sea of clouds, perfect for a simple but effective display.
Every LEGO BrickLink Designer Program finalist
| Set name | Piece count | Minifigures | Designer | Series |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Fortress | 3,986 | 7 | SleeplessNight | 1 |
| Parisian Street | 3,465 | 7 | NicolasCarlier | 1 |
| The Old Engine Train Shed | 2,298 | 6 | Mind_the_Brick | 1 |
| The Snack Shack | 548 | 1 | Skeletuhr | 1 |
| General Store – Wild West | 1,848 | 5 | llucky | 1 |
| Logging Railway | 2,706 | 3 | ties25 | 2 |
| The Ocean House | 2,157 | 3 | Hanwas | 2 |
| Mushroom House | 943 | 3 | JonasKramm | 2 |
| Brick Cross Train Station | 3,034 | 8 | brickester | 2 |
| Ominous Isle | 2,773 | 5 | jazlecraz | 2 |
| Harbormaster’s Office | 2,395 | 4 | Rich_Herbert | 3 |
| The Art of Chocolate | 2,574 | 7 | brickester | 3 |
| Forest Stronghold | 3,208 | 9 | Krackenator | 3 |
| Camping Adventure | 643 | 2 | KingCreations | 3 |
| Lost City | 3,332 | 2 | letsgolegobrick | 3 |
| Merchant Boat | 1,933 | 2 | NicolasCarlier | 4 |
| Wild West Train | 2,760 | 5 | llucky | 4 |
| Medieval Seaside Market | 2,183 | 7 | Bricks_fan_uy | 4 |
| Siege Encampment | 2,637 | 9 | SleeplessNight | 4 |
| The Riverside Scholars | 2,692 | 4 | Hanwas | 4 |
| Adventure in Transylvania | 4,056 | 13 | SleeplessNight | 5 |
| Antique Shop | 1,918 | 6 | ThatOneGuySteve | 5 |
| Mushroom Village | 2,436 | 7 | JonasKramm | 5 |
| Popcorn Wagon | 594 | 3 | Mictur | 5 |
| The Thieves of Tortuga | 4,002 | 13 | Krackenator | 5 |
| The Art Factory | 2,499 | 8 | Brickester | 6 |
| Off-road Adventure | 859 | 2 | KingCreations | 6 |
| Gold Mine Expedition | 3,570 | 7 | Brickproject | 6 |
| Sequoia Tree Trail | 3,035 | 9 | Piece_On_Earth | 6 |
| Outlaw Forest Den | 2,452 | 8 | BrickHammer | 6 |
| W.A.L.T. The Little Robot | 663 | 0 | Leewan | 7 |
| Antique Collection | 1,471 | 0 | terauma | 7 |
| Alchemist’s Shop | 2,126 | 6 | Shram | 7 |
| Privateer Frigate Fortuna | 4,000 | 12 | BrickPerfection | 7 |
| Sushi Restaurant | 3,409 | 7 | Brickproject | 7 |
| Coconut Cape | 2,425 | 8 | BallisticBricks | 8 |
| Brick Railroad Locomotive | 1,428 | 1 | ThomasRoeder | 8 |
| Dustmark Keep | 4,000 | 11 | brickhucker | 8 |
| University of Science | 3,995 | 13 | KingCreations | 8 |
| Hot Air Balloon | 876 | 1 | ExeSandbox | 8 |
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