The LEGO Ideas program allows users to create original concepts, and a Nintendo fan used it to launch an incredible set based on the Metroid franchise. Created by user L-DI-EGO, the set would feature Samus Aran and his iconic Gunship, a prisoner Metroid, Ridley, two Zebesian space pirates and a mysterious figure that will be revealed when the page reaches 9,900 supporters. It looks as impressive as the design of Zelda LEGO Ideas, which has also received a lot of attention lately. Clearly, Nintendo fans are looking for more LEGO sets following the Mario line that debuted last year!
An image of the set can be found below, and more images can be found on the LEGO Ideas page right here.
Overall, the design is very interesting! Samus’ Gunship seems quite faithful to what appears in the series, and the Zebesian Space Pirates also look fantastic. While the image above shows two colors for the creatures, the design page presents a series of alternative color options based on different games. Samus herself is also very well represented in the form of LEGO. The L-DI-EGO design page features a number of potential visuals for Samus’s helmet, ideally a completely new piece, as opposed to an existing LEGO piece.
Of course, the biggest highlight here has to be Ridley. Samus ‘longtime enemy is one of the most iconic elements of the franchise and possibly Samus’ biggest enemy (although it is a dispute with Mother Brain). It is difficult to imagine a Metroid set without the creature, and it is incredible to see it represented here. According to L-DI-EGO, Ridley’s design uses BIONICLE / Mixel ball joints, which they tested with real parts, to ensure that the villain is robust enough.
The Metroid franchise has a loyal fan base, but it’s hard to say whether or not it will get the attention it needs to succeed. The page currently has 7,091 supporters at the time of writing and it will need 10,000 before LEGO considers it. However, the L-DI-EGO set still has 514 days to reach this goal, so if you want to see the design considered, go to their page and show your support!
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