by Matt (Spud) Williams
Welcome back to the Build Night Breakdown! Inside, we’re celebrating PerthLUG’s March Buildapalooza with prize draws, build highlights, and the latest news and events—keeping you plugged into the LEGO scene across Perth.
Now, for those that are new here: what is this Buildapalooza build night thing?
Buildapalooza is PerthLUG’s regular social event, where on the second Monday of every month, we bring along a LEGO set and just build and socialise. We’re a friendly bunch from all walks of life. It’s just $5 for non-members to help keep the lights on. The details of where & when can be found at the bottom of this page.
Let’s dive right into all the fun giveaways with the members’ draw. This month, we had a total of FOUR PRIZES up for grabs as part of our Monthly Members Prizes. This month was all about some very FAST Vehicles. LEGO has come a long way in designing Cars from the present, and the future!! I bet our very lucky winning members will be speeding off into the sunset while building these.
Drum roll please…
Members’ Draw: March
77256 Back to the Future: Kim A
77225 Lightning McQueen: Sarah S
42220 Monster Jam Sparkle Smash: Craig B
60444 F1 Garage: Daniel S
Congratulations members! You may notice that a number of our winning members did not get their picture taken. They didn’t dodge the camera this time. No, rather they are simply enjoying the benefits of their membership. If you’re a paid-up member, you can still win a prize, even if you can’t attend the build night. Yet again, memberships paid off big time last Monday night.
MONTHLY RAFFLE
We are not quite done with prizes yet, though. Alex R took home the brand new Model T Ford (11376 in our monthly raffle. That looks to be an absolutely exquisite build. Congrats.
Let’s jump into the build review!
As always, there were some amazing sets, both new and vintage on display. There were also some amazing MOCs being worked on as well. Let’s have a sticky beak at some of the brilliant builds from the night.
To get us started, Lee B brought along the charming new Scaled up Blue Astronaut Minifigure (40921). I must admit, this figure is out of this world!! How cute does this look? Those Air tanks….so cute.
Now one from the Old Technic archives. Steve C brought along Set 8455 Back – hoe Loader, released way back in 2003!!! An amazing set with lots of pneumatics.
Before we wrap up this issue, a huge thank you to all those who attend our monthly Build Nights. It is so great to see everyone helping out setting up the tables and chairs, and then packing up at the end.
And that’s us all done and dusted for another month. But because slowing down clearly isn’t our style, the Buildapalooza will be back again next month. Join us at the next one on April 13th, 2026. You’ll find us at our regular meeting spot at the John McGrath Pavilion, just off Hensman Street in South Perth. All are welcome.
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