A new month is upon us which means more competitive building! Are you ready? Here’s the latest bunch of LEGO contests and challenges from all around the AFOL community for October 2024 to help you find some inspiration and motivation to build! There’s nothing quite like a theme or a prompt to take you out of your comfort zone and give you something new to try. Besides, contests are the perfect place to interact with other contestants and judges and get to know your fellow builders. And if you’re like me, a deadline helps make sure you actually finish!
We’ve listed them in order of deadline so you can plan your building time to the best advantage. Make sure to check the LEGO activity calendar for local challenges and events near you. Here at BrickNerd, some of our fondest memories, greatest building achievements, coolest trophies, and best friendships came from LEGO contests, so we really hope you try some of these out. We look forward to seeing what you build!
Ideas Build From the Heart Contest
We’re inviting you to build something that represents your take on this Valentine’s day, whether it’s a symbol of love, a message from the heart, a sweet treat for your special one or a completely unexpected take on what makes this day special to you. Let your heart and imagination lead the way. Check out all the details on LEGO Ideas!
Deadline: October 15th (6am EST)
Prizes: Up to five entries will be part of the fan vote and each of them will win 21345 Polaroid OneStep SX-70 Camera, 21346 Family Tree, 21347 London Telephone Box, 10313 Wildflower Bouquet, and 10328 the Rose Bouquet - or, if you are the winner of the fan vote, your entry will be turned into an official LEGO Ideas set with all the usual perks and compensation!
Where to enter: Ideas
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It’s officially Spooky Season! Celebrate with the usual minifigure habitat format for some spooky fun MOCs.
Deadline: October 23rd-28th
Prizes: Random prize drawings with epic prizes TBA soon!
Where to enter: Instagram
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BrickCentral Critters Challenge!
Autumn is here, Halloween is around the corner, and all the cozy stuff is finally out of the closet. And what we will see most are critters! Bugs in the closet, in the street, halloween decorations... so instead of running away and hit at it with a broom from the top of the chair, let's embrace it.
We want to see your critter pictures, where the critter is the center of the story. And it could be any theme, from halloween to National Geographic style. As background you could create your own diorama, or build one out of bricks, use your house or the street as scenario. There can be minifigures in the picture, just make sure that your critter gets all the attention.
Deadline: October 29th
Prizes: Just the fun of building with LEGO!
Where to enter: BrickCentral Discord
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Fortnite vs. Halloween Ideas Contest
Calling all little ghouls and goblins! This haunted season, we dare you to craft creations for our upcoming LEGO Islands in Fortnite that will send shivers down everyone's spine. Prepare to unleash your darkest, creepiest ideas and conjure up eerie, hair-raising designs that will give everyone a frightful delight!
We want to see hauntingly beautiful structures, ominous looking flora, or evil looking landmarks, but remember—this is a scare fest for the brave-hearted kids! So get your cauldrons bubbling, let your imagination haunt the night, and create something so scary, it’s sure to be a scream!
Deadline: October 29th
Prize: The grand prize winner will receive 77073 - Battle Bus, 77072 - Peely Bone, 77071 - Supply Llama, 77070 - Durrr Burger, 21347 - Red London Telephone Box, 21344 - The Orient Express Train, 21342 - The Insect Collection, 21349 - Tuxedo Cat, and 21334 - Jazz Quartet. Two runner-ups will also receive 77073 - Battle Bus, 77072 - Peely Bone, 77071 - Supply Llama, 77070 - Durrr Burger, 21349 - Tuxedo Cat, and 21347 - Red London Telephone Box.
Where to enter: Ideas
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To help newer builders close the gap in parts and collection size, we’ve created our so-called Brickscalibur Grant:
We will sponsor a $55 USD Bricklink or Pick a Brick order for three chosen applicants, to support one or more creations for this year’s Brickscalibur.
To apply for one of these packages, please fill out this form until October 31st. We will then pick three recipients and help them with placing their orders – hopefully they’ll reach them in time to make use of their new pieces for this year’s Brickscalibur!
Deadline: October 31st
Prize: Three recipients will be sponsored with $55 USD to be placed as a Bricklink or Pick a Brick order.
Where to enter: Form on the Brickscalibur website
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Keep an eye out for floating islands, airships, and all ‘round epicness! The Wandering Skies contest is back!
Returning: October 10th
Prize: TBA
Where to enter: Flickr, Instagram, or Discord
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The Colossal Castle Contest is coming back soon! Join the fun with one of the longest-running annual LEGO contests out there!
Deadline: November 1st - January 5th
Prize: TBA
Where to enter: Classic-castle.com
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Do you have what it takes to be a Dragonslayer? Do you deserve a place at the round table with some of the best medieval builders out there? Join the epic Brickscalibur contest coming next month!
Coming on: November 1st
Prize: Each category offers a choice between a LEGO set and a custom-built prize that will be unveiled during the first weeks of Brickscalibur.
Where to enter: Discord or the Brickscalibur website
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Nerdvember is only a month away! What will be our theme? What will Nerdly be up to? Stay tuned and get ready to build for this most nerdy of contests!
Coming: November
Prizes: Prizes will be announced November 1st
Where to enter: Flickr or Instagram
More DetailsHappy building! See you here next month for our next LEGO community contest list. And if you would like us to add a contest, please email dave@bricknerd.com.
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