The LEGO Design Seminar 2024 has gifted its attendees with one of the rarest sets of the year: The DS2024, The Magic of Play. This exclusive LEGO Castle-themed set nods to LEGO’s iconic history, featuring beloved minifigures and elements that pay homage to classic themes. LEGO designers and fans of the Castle series are sure to be enchanted by this unique creation.
LEGO Design 2024 The Magic of Play: A Castle Set for the Ages
Designed as a tribute to 1993’s Magic Shop 6020, this set features familiar LEGO minifigures dressed in Castle-themed cosplay. The LEGO Design Seminar 2024 attendees received this set as part of the seminar’s theme, “The Magic of Play,” which celebrates creativity, nostalgia, and the joy of LEGO building.
This year’s set includes LEGO’s iconic minifigure characters in a whimsical cosplay:
- Majisto – (played by Sensei Wu) overseeing the magic.
- Mrs. Castillo – from LEGO DreamZzz, cosplaying as Willa from Fright Knights.
- Johnny Thunder – as a Forestman bard, complete with a green cape and lute.
- Cyber Drone Robot – dressed as a Black Falcon Knight, adding a tech twist to the medieval theme.
Unique Features and Rare Elements
The LEGO Design 2024 The Magic of Play is packed with unique elements that Castle fans will love, including:
- Detailed Minifigures – These minifigures are dressed as iconic Castle characters, with a mix of new and classic elements, including a torso with a dress that’s rumored to be unique to this set.
- Exclusive Printed Elements – The set features “The Magic of Play” print with typography inspired by Majisto’s scrolls – a stunning touch that enhances its collectible value.
- Digital Building Instructions – For added convenience, the set includes a QR code on the back that links to digital instructions through the LEGO Builder app.
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A Rare Collectible from the LEGO Design Team to LEGO Designers
The LEGO Design Seminar 2024 is an exclusive annual event for LEGO’s internal design team. Attendees gather to exchange creative ideas and celebrate the art of LEGO building. This makes the LEGO Design 2024 set exceptionally rare, even among employee-exclusive sets. While some Design Seminar sets occasionally appear in charity auctions or rare fan events, they rarely make it to the general market, adding to their mystique and collectible status.
A Peek Behind the Scenes on Social Media
LEGO designers have shared images of The Magic of Play set on social media, giving fans a glimpse into the creativity and passion behind the LEGO Design Seminar 2024. These exclusive images showcase the set in stunning detail, bringing fans closer to the design process and the magic that fuels LEGO’s innovation. Special thanks go to @aaronbrickdesigner, @mathias.julin, @know.your.pieces, and @boonebuilds for sharing the LEGO Design 2024 Magic of Play set with the rest of the world. Check these out.
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The LEGO Design Seminar 2024: A Celebration of Creativity
The LEGO Design Seminar 2024 The Magic of Play set is more than just an ordinary LEGO collectible; it symbolizes LEGO’s commitment to creativity, history, and innovation. Although this set is ultra-exclusive, the sneak peeks provided by LEGO designers allow fans to appreciate the intricate design and nostalgia behind it. While it may be out of reach for most, this set inspires all LEGO fans who celebrate the magic of play.
Special thanks also to Jay’s Brick Blog for sharing this exciting news, and for Dang Hoang (Know Your Pieces) for the featured image in this post.