5 Finalists from LEGO's GENIUS Program

[@BrickedtoPerfection]

What do you think about the finalists?

[@borisgetman9222]

I was pretty upset that the hug island, sushi restaurant or adobe house didn’t make it.

[@memyselftheone]

Pretty disappointed, honestly. Only the boat seems interesting; the rest is just more of the same imo. But then again, I don't care about trains or the medieval theme. The riverside scholars set's look appeals to me, but the fact that it's an open back made me lose interest in it. I also just think that this wave could definitely have used a small set (for instance instead of one of the two (!) medieval themed sets).

[@gordonwerner]

I wish they wouldn’t go back to the same creators for each series. I also wish that they were more transparent with the selection process. Too many excellent designs have not been selected and what has been is mostly repetitive

[@hansdegeytere]

I'm a fan of Nicolas Carlier, since he designed (with his brother) the Ratatouille house. I backed the Parisian Street and will back the boat as well.

[@TheBabyCaleb]

I dislike everything except the boat and maybe the train.

[@MarkBuildsBRIX]

WOW - that Merchant Boat looks awesome.

[@manlius10agames]

As a new designer who is hoping to enter into BDP Series 5, it is really discouraging to see repeat winners, and it's already intimidating to enter a set into the challenge when there are so many great designs. Bricklink tries to get an average piece count of 2,500 pieces between the 5 finalist sets which is why you see the piece counts that you do. I think they should be a little more flexible in that regard.

[@Mb63360]

Parisian Street guy, the only one to not sell out, appearing again gives it that it’s-not-what-you-know-it’s-who-you-know vibe.

[@bearonionlol]

Agree, but I’d be lying if I said that the merchant boat wasn’t one of the coolest designs I’ve ever seen haha

[@YusukeTomB]

I really appreciate how you keep us up to date on the ideas themes. It’s awesome. That Merchant Boat is amazing!!!

[@BrickedtoPerfection]

It’s so cool how they implemented modular building techniques into that boat 🙂 Thank you so much for your kind words!

[@borisgetman9222]

I was honestly very surprised that Parisian street didn’t sell out. In my opinion it should make an incredible display model.

[@BrickedtoPerfection]

Totally agree! I was certain that it would sell out. I remember seeing great feedback about it when it was in the voting phase.

[@paweborkowski6959]

It's too expensive.

[@Vinladybugmug]

Your back! Good to see another high quality video from you. It’s great to see Llucky’s train be selected. They’re a great designer and their color choices are so good. I wish there was a bit more variety in the chosen sets.

[@BrickedtoPerfection]

Love that train! Totally agree with the variety 🙂

[@DarksouIjah]

I can’t wait for the winter chocolate/bakery one. I’ve been eyeing that one since it was first shown.

[@BrickedtoPerfection]

That set is awesome 🙂

[@Selim-ys3pn]

Which one ?

[@DarksouIjah]

@@BrickedtoPerfection I look forward to your video about it so when it's available to purchase.

[@DarksouIjah]

@@Selim-ys3pn It's called "The Art of Chocolate" by brickester

[@borisgetman9222]

Yes, the art of chocolate is amazing. It is also my favorite from round 3.

[@nothingbutheartache1314]

I am most impressed with the work of Nicolas Cartier ... the Merchant Boat will be my 4th set I have purchased that was designed by him. Including "The City Library" and "Caravan Theatre" from the Bricklink's MOC store; and The Parisian Street from Series 1. I do wish Bricklink will bring back the MOC store so we can purchase/build the "rejected" sets from these very talented designers. And, BTW, another excellent video - excellent production values and content!

[@BrickedtoPerfection]

Thank you for your kind words 🙂 I’d love to have the MOC Pop Up store be a permanent feature. Let’s hope that happens eventually!🤞

[@katherinewong2901]

Love everything about your presentation! Great! job!

[@BrickedtoPerfection]

Thank you! 😄

[@EntretuGaming]

I was very disappointed with the bricklink team's choices for this series because out of the 5 finalists, 4 of them have already won a previous series and I was hoping for more variety but all we got was the usual Castle, trains and seaside stuff. There is two Castle sets this time and there is not enough small sets, I think they should bring down the max limit of pieces to 3000 or less.

[@BrickedtoPerfection]

Tons of great points! I can totally see where you’re coming from. Hopefully Series 5 will break the pattern a bit…

[@neilwoodbridge8232]

@@BrickedtoPerfection It needs to otherwise where is the variety from other builders?

[@oxanagromatchi9709]

Outstanding quality of the video! Thank you so much!

[@BrickedtoPerfection]

Thank you for watching! So glad you’re enjoying it 😄

[@MK_08140]

The riverside scholars and merchant boat sets are beautiful the colour scheme 😩❤️ love you’re content 🙂

[@BrickedtoPerfection]

I love those colors, too! Thank you so much for watching 😄

[@alfredwaldo6079]

The merchant boat is lovley!

[@ravenspurplebeats5412]

for me its between 5 & 1 as love both designs like i admit im not biggest fan of boats but love idea/design for merchant boat with rooms it has.

[@ValerieWomack-v3y]

That train is amazing!!!

[@alexkull24]

Although I love castles and everything that has to do with the Medieval theme... The Merchant Boat is perfect! For me, of these 5 he would win easily! XD

[@219enri1]

The boat is pretty, but I like it when it's recognisable that it would also work in reality. And I don't see that here. It would certainly tip over quickly. What's more, the man steering it can barely see out.

[@borisgetman9222]

Thank you so much for the video! I have been waiting for it the entire weekend 😊 Love all designs except for “siege encampment”. The set seems to me like a bunch of great looking but random structures. I will still get it, but only 1 copy.

[@BrickedtoPerfection]

So glad you enjoyed the video! Thank you for checking it out 🙂 I feel like "Siege Encampment" would definitely need to be paired up with other medieval sets. As a standalone, it might feel a bit barren...

[@akaviral5476]

These 3 medieval sets are going to absolutely wreck my wallet... I can't wait

[@MechanicalTurkable]

I really like this video! I feel this is a great pace and amount of detail, and the look as a whole is, as always, really polished.

[@BrickedtoPerfection]

Thank you!! I like the pace and detail on this one, too. I’ll see if I can keep this level of balance going forward. It’s tricky 🙂

[@frogcatdog]

I’d really love to have that train on my shelf, it reminds me of my old green Lego train.

[@reptibianbricks]

Nicely done, bro! Subscribed and Liked! 😉

[@BrickedtoPerfection]

Thank you!! Welcome to the channel 😄

[@ReubenCornell]

ANOTHER AMAZING VIDEO

[@sevendeadlystreamersLEGO]

The seaside market feels like it could pass for a pirates theme with just a couple changes. I like to see some variety but it makes sense that BDP would select more than one medieval set since the Castle in series 1 sold out so fast!

[@BrickedtoPerfection]

It’s crazy how fast it sold out! It’ll be interesting to see if they can keep the sales momentum by the time this series goes on sale.

[@yuiop271]

I want that boat!

[@sticks1990]

my inner child loves the castle sets

[@octav1600]

I really love the seaside castle (will get one). I am mixed on the siege camp. If the price is right, I will want at least 2 of them. if not ... I might just get one for the collector's value and make some palisades from my spare pieces - this is a set that should have been sold as multiple smaller sets to mix and match what you want to get as many times as you need it.

[@neilwoodbridge8232]

How to do see while steering the boat haha

[@Marc76-qt7vp]

Love it, subscribed!

[@BrickedtoPerfection]

Thank you for subscribing! Welcome to the channel 😄

[@ducko1988]

More medieval the better imo

[@BrickedtoPerfection]

Totally agree!

[@GeorgeLucas1138]

The merchant boat feels too gimmicky to me. Also the helm is almost completely surrounded with no way to see 😂😂😂

[@jamiesworld1690]

Lov3 thie channel

[@BrickedtoPerfection]

Thank you! 😊

[@macksonamission1784]

I would say smaller sets would be nice, but then I'm not the target audience for this program.

[@CAJUNAFOL]

I usually find at least one that interests me but but I think I’m going to pass on all of them.

[@BrickedtoPerfection]

I can definitely see where you’re coming from and had a feeling this would start to happen in this series.

[@MonographicSingleheadedM-sp2wk]

Ps imho what makes a set good isnt narration ir random parrots, it s the design itself. I do not wanna a story already written on it, just give me the thing and ima write my own stories. Somehow those random details kinda ruin it for me sometimes. Nah. Too much.

[@dariobseuw]

they need to give a break to this medieval themes, i know the reason we got 2 medieval sets is because Lego blocked highers and they went with that one. serie 4 is terrible done, the only set that is really keeping it floating is the boat... no joke intended. Also i am sorry but they also need to stop selecting the same designers, atleast no in a consecutive way, this way we give room to others to get the chances i am also supporting the idea to bring the maximun amount of pieces to 3000, too expensive and they dont understand that the bigger the set is the less chances to be selected because it is not just your design only what is competing. it should be a relation in between themes, for example city, pirate, medieval, wild west, nature etc... (giving space for all of them to appear, 2 trains in 4 series so far is not acceptable, and we all know the 2nd overshadowed the 1st one) no designs with an story line in it, this is because it feels forced to choose them, and i am talking about the ocean house and this scholar set. glad lego restrict the modulars only for them, it is only full of modulars with similar buildings my opinion.

[@MonographicSingleheadedM-sp2wk]

I appreciate the quality of your video, subbed for that alone. U and pribably your team put in work. Edit ima unsub, am at 3:00 and your content seems too much like an ad to my tastes. Gave a great day 😊

[@BrickedtoPerfection]

Thank you for your kind words! I don’t have a team, I do all of the work on these videos. What makes it feel like an ad? I don’t want it to feel that way. I’m not sponsored by anyone and I’m just trying to make quality, entertaining content. I appreciate your feedback 🙂

[@MonographicSingleheadedM-sp2wk]

@@BrickedtoPerfection good to know I was wrong. To put what I thought in simplest terms possible, Ironically Your video seemed very well done as if a team of pros was behind it and since u focused on showcasing products of one brand and the entire video seemed created simply to showcase those products, what I said felt appropriate. Best luck to you on Yt waters.

[@gabrielsoccal4505]

nice

[@LilW1nky]

Yeah I think more variety could be better. Too many medieval and train sets.

[@ravenspurplebeats5412]

only issue with medieval & lego is there all big or medium sets which hurts the theme also (as i do like medieval theme). maybe if lego also did smaller more cheaper sets for medieval theme would get more love overall possibly as big fanbase for theme is mostly adults i think not children.

[@christopherlastname7638]

Im not intrested in any of these !

[@alecsciandra705]

Proud to be first!

[@BrickedtoPerfection]

Quick!!