DUPLO Mysteries of The White House - what's your opinion?

[AFOD]

Hi folks,

I am not only new here, but also currently trying to get my Ideas project to become the first ever DUPLO submission reaching 100 supporters. There have been thousands and thousands of projects submitted, but only a handful of DUPLO ideas. I actually like DUPLO bricks better than LEGO bricks... are there other people around, having the same "disorder" ? And of course I'd really like to know what you think about my project:

DUPLO Mysteries of The White House: https://ideas.lego.com/projects/865fd7d2-ac55-4162-a098-80fa99d458cb

If you have any questions, I'll be happy to answer them - I mean, obviously there are not too many adults around building MOCs with DUPLO bricks, so don't hesitate to ask.

[Lyichir]

This is really cool, but I don't see it as having much of a chance in review. It's bigger and more complex than any previous Duplo models, and in general Ideas projects that push the limits of what has been done before not just for the Ideas program but for Lego in general don't tend to have much success. I'm not sure there's a very big market for a Duplo set with that level of complexity—by the time kids are big enough to follow the kinds of instructions that a model like this would require, they're probably big enough for regular Lego.

[Aanchir]

This is a gorgeous MOC, my friend! Rare to see a lot of amazing Duplo MOCs in this community. But yeah, I think Lyi has a point about the complexity. A kid who's ready to follow the instructions and build something this elaborate is probably ready for Juniors in the very least, and possibly other System themes like City as well. Because of this I don't know if Duplo sets will ever get any more complex than https://brickset.com/sets/4785-1/Black-Castle.

[AFOD]

5 hours ago, Lyichir said:

This is really cool, but I don't see it as having much of a chance in review. It's bigger and more complex than any previous Duplo models, and in general Ideas projects that push the limits of what has been done before not just for the Ideas program but for Lego in general don't tend to have much success. I'm not sure there's a very big market for a Duplo set with that level of complexity—by the time kids are big enough to follow the kinds of instructions that a model like this would require, they're probably big enough for regular Lego.

 

6 minutes ago, Aanchir said:

This is a gorgeous MOC, my friend! Rare to see a lot of amazing Duplo MOCs in this community. But yeah, I think Lyi has a point about the complexity. A kid who's ready to follow the instructions and build something this elaborate is probably ready for Juniors in the very least, and possibly other System themes like City as well. Because of this I don't know if Duplo sets will ever get any more complex than https://brickset.com/sets/4785-1/Black-Castle.

Thank you both for your opinions and compliments!

Concerning the "complexity": The idea behind the more complex build and more "serious" theme is in fact to also give PARENTS a little more fun when playing with their kids. For a 2-year old, for example, it won't make a big difference in most cases which one of the bigger sets they are still NOT able to build - be it the Big Construction Site, Deluxe Train Set, Big Fair, or The White House because in most "DUPLO building scenarios" the ones actually building the sets as seen on the box art will be mom or dad. So my point of view is: If mom or dad are the ones building it, why not give them a little more complexity and a theme they can relate to better, while the fun for the kids playing with the finished set is not being taken away from in any way. In the end The White House is a doll house - parents build it (with their kids), kids play with it (with their parents).

That's pretty much it about my concept, plus the educational "background story" of The White House, enabling parents to explain politics a bit if they like to. I just thought it was about time to see something really new thematically, instead of getting the 14th Hospital, 20th Fire Station, 31st Police Station or 53rd Farm in DUPLO form. And it was a really fun challenge having to find ways to capture a certain level of authenticity of the real building while "being stuck" with the very limited selection of available DUPLO bricks (as opposed to the "wealth" of LEGO bricks). Imagine there where no "1 x ..." LEGO pieces at all (for example no 1x1 tiles, no 1x4 plates, no 1x2 bricks and so on) and how that would affect the look of all MOCs and official sets being released. Well, for DUPLO it is the normal case to have no "1 x ..." pieces (and also virtually no options for SNOT buidling)! You got some 1x6 fence pieces and the 1x2x2 brick and that is it, and these are just two of many more examples... But I am not complaining at all, because this fundamental lack of available bricks is what I like so much about DUPLO MOCing - one might think it is easier to design using DUPLO bricks but in fact it is much harder, and in the end many people won't take you seriously because "it's just DUPLO". But as I said: It's really big fun (expensive fun that is - the average price per piece bought separately through LEGO's online parts ordering service should be around 1 Euro or even higher. 1 Euro PER PIECE (on average)!).

Now I just hope there will be another 50 people who like my Ideas submission, so my dream of reaching 100 supporters with a DUPLO MOC does become reality. Thank you very much in advance to all who are going to support! I am also looking forward to reading more opinions about my project. Please don't hesitate to post a comment if you do NOT like it - I'm constantly trying to get better, which is hard to accomplish by getting only positive comments

[chubbybots2]

How this is something you don't see everyday. So far what i have seen are hybrids, mixing system and duplo mocs. To be honest as a parent myself I won't be buying something like that...so far most of the large size sets from duplo, we always end up not following the instructions and do our thing haha. I think a 70% system and 30% duplo might be more appealing. Just my 2 cents.

[AFOD]

43 minutes ago, chubbybots2 said:

How this is something you don't see everyday. So far what i have seen are hybrids, mixing system and duplo mocs. To be honest as a parent myself I won't be buying something like that...so far most of the large size sets from duplo, we always end up not following the instructions and do our thing haha. I think a 70% system and 30% duplo might be more appealing. Just my 2 cents.

Thanks. A mix of DUPLO and LEGO bricks would result in the set NOT being able to remain under the DUPLO label because it would have swallowable parts then. The idea with my set was to keep it 100% DUPLO hence 100% non-swallowable.

[AFOD]

The project is on its way to 100 supporters within the first 60 days - the first milestone. I hope it does not become a very close race in the end, so I would be very grateful for every additional supporter!

A note for the "uncommitted voters":

Every supporter is making himself/herself part of the "Lego Ideas" history books, because (IF everything works out...) this will become the first ever DUPLO Ideas set to reach 100 supporters! That's really something, isn't it!

An even bigger thank you in advance to everyone joining to support from now on.

[Hart New Bob]

On ‎9‎/‎7‎/‎2017 at 9:13 AM, AFOD said:

I actually like DUPLO bricks better than LEGO bricks... are there other people around, having the same "disorder" ?

Nice MOC by the way!

Edited September 14, 2017 by Hart New Bob

[Capn Frank]

On 9/13/2017 at 3:16 AM, AFOD said:

The project is on its way to 100 supporters within the first 60 days - the first milestone. I hope it does not become a very close race in the end, so I would be very grateful for every additional supporter!

Please read through the Site Guidelines.  Eurobricks is not a platform for users to only promote their Ideas.  You may present Ideas on EB as you would any MOC, with a single link to the Ideas entry.  Don't be too shouty about Ideas, and this topic will likely to be tolerated. You need to be thinking: 'I want people on EB to see my MOC and comment on it. If they like it, perhaps they'll support it on LEGO Ideas', rather than: 'I want Ideas support! If I post it on EB, perhaps more people will vote!.

I recommend editing the first post with some of the background information you gave in your Idea, and please do not make posts just to ask for more support. 

[Trekkie99]

Where's Trump?  Cool project, although I don't know what the possibilities of a Duplo project being excepted are. But hey, there's a first for everything!

[BrickJagger]

Interesting concept! You really do see something new on EB every day.

 

Edited September 15, 2017 by BrickJagger

[AFOD]

13 hours ago, Phred said:

Please read through the Site Guidelines.  Eurobricks is not a platform for users to only promote their Ideas.  You may present Ideas on EB as you would any MOC, with a single link to the Ideas entry.  Don't be too shouty about Ideas, and this topic will likely to be tolerated. You need to be thinking: 'I want people on EB to see my MOC and comment on it. If they like it, perhaps they'll support it on LEGO Ideas', rather than: 'I want Ideas support! If I post it on EB, perhaps more people will vote!.

I recommend editing the first post with some of the background information you gave in your Idea, and please do not make posts just to ask for more support. 

Sorry. I'll silently post a link to my newest Ideas submission only in this reply here to underline that I understood your hints. No further promotion.

"LEGO PLUS+ Taj Mahal (feat. DUPLO)"

https://ideas.lego.com/projects/7681a03b-8066-4313-9cf2-62ce667c1974

[x105Black]

It's a cool build, but I don't see LEGO releasing something that politically oriented as anything more than an Architecture set, let alone for tiny children as a Duplo set.

But aside from that, I like the build and design.  It's good work.

[dtremblay]

Hello. I love your design and I wanted to know if I could purchase building instructions from you. 

[Clone OPatra]

19 hours ago, dtremblay said:

Hello. I love your design and I wanted to know if I could purchase building instructions from you. 

Please don't bump a five year old topic.