LEGO Ideas' Moments in Space - A Gift-With-Purchase Contest

[danth]

On 2/16/2018 at 4:47 PM, x105Black said:

This is the design that got my vote:

Planetary Scout Team by KingsKnight

I really like the little submarine!

[x105Black]

Just now, danth said:

I really like the little submarine!

Me too, that was probably my favorite of the 4 little vehicles.  But all of them were simple but effective designs.

[Digger of Bricks]

LEGO Ideas - LEGO Moments in Space - Winners

Spoiler

Grand Prize Winner

Cosmic Rocket Ride! (Coin Operated) by mjsmiley

Here's what the judges had to say about the Grand Prize Winning entry: 

In general, we were also positive towards this as it was the one with the most votes from the fans and we strived to meet what the fans votes for.

Overall coolness and originality: 25%

• Brings back childhood memories
• The overall function of the model is extremely cute and definitely adds value to the item
• The model is vibrant in colour and would look awesome on the packaging

Most inspired details: 25%

• Used postbox element as coinbox

Relevance to contest theme: 25%

• You imagine while you are riding that you are in or going to Space
• Ride is obviously shaped as a space rocket

Best use of LEGO elements: 25%

• Fits a Minifigure or a Mini-doll inside, bringing more emotional appeal

 

[Agent Kallus]

Not one of my favourites but a deserving winner none the less.

[x105Black]

Meh.

I was really hoping that the winner would be a Classic Space project.  Failing that, at least a project that depicted, oh, I don't know, Moments in Space...

[xzanfr]

Really? That's a mediocre tablescrap model that doesn't fulfil the brief.
Lets celebrate moments in space by building something that has nothing to do with moments in space - top logic lego ideas.
I can only assume that it was chosen to fit in with the often hinted at line of theme park rides, although we'll never know as the whole decision process is shady at best.

[Captain Mutant]

Less Moments in Space

More Moment Distracting Your Child at the Mall While you Shop

I actually like the design, but I totally agree, it doesn't fulfil the brief.

[danth]

2 hours ago, Captain Mutant said:

Less Moments in Space

More Moment Distracting Your Child at the Mall While you Shop

Ha! Well put. 

[koalayummies]

@MAB pointed this out in another thread that there was already a set like this?

MAB's photo:

Though BEAVeR's design (in the link above) is the most polished.

[Digger of Bricks]

On 3/3/2018 at 12:16 PM, koalayummies said:

@MAB pointed this out in another thread that there was already a set like this?

The Brick Fan - LEGO Ideas Moments in Space Winning Model Controversy

[danth]

There was even another contest entry that was similar. It may not be a totally original idea but I don't consider it a rip off or anything.

[x105Black]

1 hour ago, Digger of Bricks said:

The Brick Fan - LEGO Ideas Moments in Space Winning Model Controversy

I thought the controversy would be about how it's not a Moment in Space...

[Digger of Bricks]

24 minutes ago, danth said:

There was even another contest entry that was similar. It may not be a totally original idea but I don't consider it a rip off or anything.

Which one? I remember the Classic Spaceship coin-op ride entry, is that the one you're speaking of?

21 minutes ago, x105Black said:

I thought the controversy would be about how it's not a Moment in Space...

In the comments to that article, only one brought up that lamentation. 

[koalayummies]

5 hours ago, Digger of Bricks said:

The Brick Fan - LEGO Ideas Moments in Space Winning Model Controversy

If they never saw it and it was a true coincidence then no harm, coincidences do happen but I didn't expect it to become brick news as much as @x105Black's very true and funny point. Now there's the story.

[Digger of Bricks]

So, the finalized "Coin-Operated Space Ride" GWP set has apparently leaked over on Instagram, and at least it's a touch better than the original submission (for what it's worth).