Crafting Minecraft in LEGO® – A DENLUG Window Display
When we invited the Denver LEGO® User Group (DENLUG) to create a themed window display for Bricks and Minifigs Littleton, member Seth Moser and President, Larry Lippard knew exactly what direction to take: Minecraft.
Building the Idea
The concept was inspired by the recent Minecraft movie and the group’s interest in building upscaled minifigures. Seth, along with his ten-year-old son and his friends, imagined a sprawling Minecraft world with snowy peaks, swamps, forests, deserts, and jungles.
“We started out by mapping it in a spreadsheet, breaking it down by elevations, and assigning sections,” Seth and Larry explained. “Everyone worked on their pieces at home, then we came together for a build party to combine everything.”
The final setup took just about an hour before store opening—though not without some tense moments. “Only one part fell apart,” Seth laughed. “We got it back together quickly.”
The Challenges of Going Blocky
One of the trickiest aspects was adapting Minecraft’s famously blocky look into LEGO®. “Normally I like to build things that look more natural, with curves and slopes,” Seth said. “But with Minecraft, it’s all about squares and rectangles, so that was both fun and challenging.”
The collaborative project brought in a mix of DENLUG members—about 7–8 in total—plus contributions from Seth and Larry’s children. Favorite details included an Enderman building a sandcastle, which is a little Easter egg added by Larry’s kids and that other kids will definitely enjoy spotting!
Inspiring the Community
For Seth, the most rewarding part is seeing the reaction from visitors.
“For me, it’s when the kids come and look at it—the childlike wonder, the oohs and ahhs. That never gets old,” he said.
DENLUG President Larry echoed that sentiment:
“We live for those moments when you can literally see the wheels turning in a kid’s head. It’s about empowering the next generation of builders.”
The Minecraft display isn’t DENLUG’s first big collaboration, and it won’t be the last. The group has tackled medieval castles, historical Colorado builds, and is already planning a major project for the state’s 150th anniversary in 2026! (Does anyone remember LEGO-rado at History Colorado? It was awesome! Similarly, this collaboration will bring real-life architecture to life with LEGO art!)
As Seth puts it:
“The trick is the brick. With the right pieces and the right team, anything is possible.”
The Minecraft display can be seen at Bricks & Minifigs Littleton, bringing blocky, pixelated adventure into the real world of LEGO®.
Stop by and see it and check out our LEGO Minecraft and other rare and retired LEGO sets!