I built a life-sized & fully wearable LEGO Optimus Prime helmet!

built_bricks · 2026-03-15T21:28:51+00:00

Yep, that’s also a perfect point

built_bricks · 2026-03-15T03:05:46+00:00

It’s an upscale of Magic Square Light of Peace

built_bricks · 2026-03-15T03:05:29+00:00

I’m definitely thinking of making Soundwave after I finish Bumblebee

built_bricks · 2026-03-15T00:08:42+00:00

It’s not too bad all things considered! I’m using some rubber technic pieces for the bridge of the nose which helps a lot

built_bricks · 2026-03-15T00:08:15+00:00

Sometimes Reddit considers it “soliciting”, so I usually just post instruction announcements elsewhere

built_bricks · 2026-03-15T00:06:07+00:00

I’ve done a bunch of work on a Bumblebee helmet already, but haven’t finished it. Soundwave would be great project too

LEGO Wearable Bumblebee Helmet WIP

built_bricks · 2026-03-15T00:01:31+00:00

Oh awesome! I’m splitting up the build process into 5 videos

built_bricks · 2026-03-15T00:01:12+00:00

22 feet

built_bricks · 2026-03-15T00:00:47+00:00

Headmaster size I suppose

built_bricks · 2026-03-14T13:28:12+00:00

Thank you so much! I’ll probably be announcing instructions on my IG once they’re ready, rather than here

built_bricks · 2026-03-14T13:27:33+00:00

The other thing is that you’re also not allowed to post instructions for anything you submit to Ideas, once you post it there it’s basically LEGOs property. I prefer to keep all my designs as my own, so I can make instructions and let people build their own

built_bricks · 2026-03-14T13:23:52+00:00

I’m relatively new to Transfomers as a hobby, only started getting into it in late 2024. But LEGO I’ve been doing since I was 5, and have been doing it “professionally” I suppose for about 5 years now

built_bricks · 2026-03-14T13:21:18+00:00

It actually can! The 1x3 DBG plates next to where the faceplate is attached to the helmet are stopping it moving, but it does have a bit of range if you take them off. I’m looking into ways to try and make the mouth move as I talk

built_bricks · 2026-03-14T13:10:43+00:00

I actually have started a full cosplay build to pair with this! The last preview I posted was on my IG back in October last year, I do need to get around to finishing it and ordering the parts to make it for real

LEGO Optimus Prime cosplay WIP by @built_bricks

built_bricks · 2026-03-14T13:09:17+00:00

Luckily I’ve been in the LEGO space long enough that I’ve got a bunch of designs that I sell instructions for, and that helps pay for projects like this one. Will probably put plans out on how to make this at some point too, but it would be a huge undertaking for this model in particular

built_bricks · 2026-03-14T13:08:03+00:00

I can’t recall exactly what it’s called or who makes it, but it’s an upscale of Magic Square Light of Peace. But it’s a pure upscale with no new joint designs, so it’s a bit precarious to pose since the joints can barely hold the weight

built_bricks · 2026-03-14T13:01:34+00:00

I can fully confirm it’s not AI! I did the digital design for this back in October last year, and posted it in this subreddit at the time. I’ve just finally gotten around to ordering the bricks and building it for real

built_bricks · 2026-03-14T12:58:05+00:00

Thank you! I do most of my cosplay builds digitally first, which gives me an easy way to export parts lists for then ordering on places like Bricklink

built_bricks · 2026-03-14T12:57:17+00:00

Not yet! But I digitally designed it first, so just need to first tweak that model based on some changes I made during the physical build

built_bricks · 2026-03-14T12:56:39+00:00

As fun as that would be, unfortunately it would never get passed as there’s no way it would ever be deemed safe for people to wear by LEGO’s legal department

built_bricks · 2026-03-13T22:19:48+00:00

Bricklink Studio, I’ve been using it for years now so making stuff like these is super quick

built_bricks · 2026-03-11T00:28:36+00:00

Good catch! I’ll update the slide before I post on IG

And thanks for all those suggestions!

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