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SNOT (or Studs Not On Top), where the studs of bricks don’t point upwards – this technique is laced throughout the 21054 The White House set.Some of the most popular techniques to learn and experiment within your MOCs include: Indeed, there’s a lot more to LEGO than just stacking bricks, and you’ll come across many different building techniques in official LEGO sets, which you can master by creating your very own models. ‘Building the sets is fun and also helps you learn new building techniques, but creating your own cool models is where you can really let your creativity shine!’ ‘Build outside the box (literally),’ he says. But there’s no better way to learn the knots and bolts of building with LEGO than by creating MOCs (short for ‘My Own Creations’, a term used to describe any uniquely self-designed model). It also helps to plan ahead and manage time wisely.’Ĭhances are you’ve been building with LEGO since your early childhood, ever since you got your hands on your very first set. ‘I’ve learned it is important to stay patient and have a positive attitude. ‘The most challenging part of the job is the fast pace and heavy workload,’ says Hintz. Like any other job, being a Master Model Builder comes with its very own unique set of challenges – for one, despite a seemingly endless supply of bricks, Master Model Builders are prone to running out of specific LEGO pieces they need to build a model, much like us mere mortals. As a Master Model Builder, you’ll clean, repair and maintain existing LEGO installations, while you’ll also take on a PR and marketing role as you participate in media interviews, create instructional videos for social media and lead virtual building classes.īut it’s not necessarily all fun and games. There’s a lot more to the job of a Master Model Builder than just building models out of LEGO, though.

However, I’ve also worked with a team to create a few models that are even bigger than that, including buildings inside of MINILAND San Antonio.’ ‘I’ve also built several giant MINIFIGURES that are five, six feet tall. ‘The largest model I’ve built solo was a life-sized holiday tree that’s nearly 10 feet tall,’ he says. ‘Then it is our job to turn the concept into a finished LEGO model,’ which can range from simple, small installations to life-size reproductions. ‘We work closely with our leadership, marketing and events teams to decide what models are needed,’ explains Hintz, who’s been working as a Master Model Builder at LEGOLAND Discovery Center San Antonio since 2019.
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But they’re not given free rein over what to build.

Please be aware that once you have entered your details you will receive an email to confirm that you would like to sign up.If you think that Master Model Builders spend their days playing with LEGO, you’re absolutely right. If you think you’ve got what it takes register your interest here and we’ll keep you up to date with the recruitment events happening soon! The unique position is one of only 23 in the world, less than a fifth of the number of trained astronauts! We need a Master Model Builder – that’s right, a role that requires you to build and play all day, every day (well, 5 days a week)! LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Manchester is recruiting and it’s the ultimate dream role. For those interesting in becoming the next LEGO® Master Model Builder, click here to register you interest. Master Model Builders are responsible for creating some of the fun builds dotted around the centre as well as running Creative Workshop. Those who win the role at the Manchester attraction will join current Master Model Builder Alex Bidolak, who has been at Manchester for over 8 years now.

When the same role was advertised for the newly opened LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Birmingham, over 7 thousand applied for the role. The role will be only the third in the UK and one of only 20 or so across the world. The LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Manchester is looking for its second Master Model Builder.
