LEGO Contest Round-Up for May 2026 (2026): What’s New and How to Join

Your wallet just heard the word “contest” and it’s already sweating. May has rolled in with a fresh batch of LEGO challenges, and every builder from the suburbs to the metros is eyeing the prize pool. BrickNerd’s roundup lists the themes that will dominate the month: LEGO Ideas, Star Wars, and a surprise wave of adorable builds that look like they belong in a kid’s bedroom rather than a galaxy far, far away.

If you’ve been waiting for a reason to dust off that half‑finished MOC, this is it. The LEGO Ideas call‑for‑entries opens on the 10th, giving you three weeks to polish a concept that could become the next fan‑favorite set. The guidelines are classic: a clear buildable design, a short pitch video, and a budget breakdown. Expect to spend anywhere between ₹2,000 and ₹5,000 on the bricks you’ll need, which means you might have to tap into that emergency chai fund.

Star Wars fans aren’t left out. A separate challenge asks participants to recreate a scene from the saga using only the newest pieces released in the last six months. The twist? The build must be under 500 pieces, so you’ll have to be clever with brick placement. It’s a good excuse to finally justify that extra set of lightsabers you’ve been hoarding.

The “adorable” category is a wildcard. Think plush‑like animals, cute vehicles, and even a LEGO‑styled version of a popular Indian snack stall. Organisers promise “awesome LEGO prizes,” which usually means a handful of exclusive minifigures, a year’s supply of LEGO bricks, and a voucher that could cover a decent chunk of a future set. No official price on the prizes yet, but the community buzz suggests they’re worth the effort.

Entry forms close on May 31, and winners will be announced in early June. Keep an eye on the official LEGO website and the BrickNerd feed for any rule tweaks. In the meantime, start sketching, gather your bricks, and maybe set aside a small budget for extra pieces—your bank account will thank you later.

At ₹30,000 (estimated import price — not confirmed India retail), that's 12 months of Netflix Premium. MyBrickHouse and Toycra are expected to list it 4–6 weeks after the contest announcement, if it ever turns into a set. Use code ABHINAV12 for 12% off on orders above ₹500 at Toycra.

Verdict: IMPORT ONLY. Not in Indian stores — grey market or wait.

On that bombshell, bubyee.