DC Lego Contest: Pandas Take Over!
- A 12-year-old has been named the Lego Discovery Center Washington, D.C.'s 2025 Mini Master Model Builder after winning a qualifying competition.
- the Lego Discovery Center, situated in Springfield Town Center, announced that Ricky's build, titled Panda-Memorium at 600, will be on display through June 30.Afterward, it will travel to...
- The scene showcases pandas dominating iconic Washington landmarks and artifacts.
Ricky, a 12-year-old, has claimed the title of mini Master Model Builder at the Lego Finding Center in Washington, D.C., with his imaginative, panda-themed Lego creation. Titled “Panda-Memorium at 600,” the build depicts pandas creatively taking over iconic D.C. landmarks, including the Washington Monument and the National History Museum. This marks a important achievement in the local competition, showcasing the power of creative Lego building and the spirit this competition sparks. The striking Mini Master Model Builder competition entry will be on display locally until June 30, before heading to Denmark for the global judging phase. Stay tuned to News Directory 3 for updates on Ricky’s journey to possibly become Lego’s first Global Mini Master model Builder.discover what’s next for these amazing Lego creations!
Lego Discovery Center DC Names Mini Master Model Builder for Panda-Themed Creation
Updated June 11, 2025
A 12-year-old has been named the Lego Discovery Center Washington, D.C.’s 2025 Mini Master Model Builder after winning a qualifying competition. His winning lego creation portrays the nation’s capital overrun by pandas.
the Lego Discovery Center, situated in Springfield Town Center, announced that Ricky’s build, titled Panda-Memorium at 600, will be on display through June 30.Afterward, it will travel to the Lego House in Billund, Denmark, for evaluation alongside other Mini Master Model Builder entries from 27 Lego Discovery Centers worldwide. The winning build highlights the importance of creative Lego building.
Ricky could be named Lego’s frist Global Mini Master Model Builder.
The scene showcases pandas dominating iconic Washington landmarks and artifacts. These include the Washington Monument, the National History Museum, the Hope Diamond, the Declaration of Independence, a Metro station, and Abraham Lincoln’s stovepipe hat from the Lincoln Memorial. This Lego panda takeover is a creative way to showcase Washington, D.C.
Ricky said the build took “easily 100 hours” to complete.
What’s next
The winning build will be judged against other global entries, wiht Ricky in contention to be named Lego’s first Global Mini Master Model Builder. The local display runs through June 30.