My Favorite LEGO Ideas (October 2024)
My October 2024 favorites include an idea inspired by the novel The Old Man and the Sea, a lake house, a camping-themed set, a modular build, and an idea perfect for AFOLs (Adult Fan of LEGO).
The Old Man and the Sea
This diorama captures a pivotal moment from the novel “The Old Man and the Sea” where the old man is locked in a battle with a marlin. The model effectively conveys themes of human resilience and perseverance, which are central to the story. What I like the most about this diorama is the creative use of parts, such as using wings for the tail, and the simple background featuring the sun and seagulls that bring life to the scene.
Lake House
The Lake House retreat includes a boat garage, residential space on the upper floor, and a greenhouse. The rabbit burrow underneath the willow tree completes the scene. I like the simplicity of a one-room residential layout along with the boathouse under the house.
Camping Trip
This camping-themed idea works for a display set or a play set. It has multi-levels to park the car and set up the tent. The highlight? The cute dog lounging in the tent. Complete with a hammock, fireplace, and all the camping accessories needed for camping adventures minus the mosquitos.
Mediterranean Restaurant
The Mediterranean Restaurant could be a great addition to modular sets or serve as the central point for creating a Spanish village with cobblestone streets. This building sparks a discussion of architectural history as it is based on an old manor house in a Valencian community along the Mediterranean coast of Spain, and the creator provides a fictional backstory about the famous paella dish. It’s a three-story building with a shop, a bedroom, and a radio room on the roof.
Emergency Kit
This emergency kit is the ultimate survival tool for AFOLs —because you never know when a rogue brick might try to become permanently fused to your foot. It’s got a LEGO separator housed inside, and you can even hang it on the wall like a proud, nerdy trophy—because nothing says “I’m prepared!” quite like having a separator on standby for that impending brick-related crisis.
I hope this one becomes an official LEGO set, because despite the fact that I’ve got at least 20 of these scattered around my house, they seem to play a never-ending game of hide and seek. The kit comes complete with a hammer to break the glass—but before you commit LEGO piece homicide you might want to just gently open the door and remove the tool before returning it for later use.
