LEGO BrickLink Designer Program Series 11 submission window confirmed

The BrickLink Designer Program (BDP) continues its impressive run, with the LEGO Group officially unveiling the timeline for Series 11. This announcement is significant for the AFOL community, providing a clear roadmap for independent designers hoping to transform their MOCs into official LEGO sets. The submission window is set to open on April 20, 2026, closing promptly on May 4, 2026, giving creators a focused period to finalize and submit their innovative designs. Crucially, the parts palette for Series 11 is already available, accessible by updating BrickLink Studio. This proactive release allows designers ample time to meticulously craft their submissions using only the elements that will be in production for this series, ensuring compatibility and feasibility for potential manufacturing. The BDP stands as a testament to the collaborative spirit between LEGO and its dedicated fanbase, offering a unique avenue for fan-designed sets to reach a wider audience. The journey for Series 11 submissions is quite extensive, moving from the initial submission window through a crowd support phase, an internal review process, and the unveiling of finalists. These finalists will then spend considerable time refining their designs before the critical crowdfunding phase, anticipated for June 2027. Successful projects that garner sufficient pre-orders will then enter production, with shipping projected for November 2027. This ongoing program is a vital platform for AFOLs, showcasing incredible talent and bringing unique, often niche, concepts to life that might not fit traditional LEGO themes. For many, the BDP offers a dream opportunity to see their creations on store shelves and in the hands of fellow builders. The success of previous series, like the recent closure of crowdfunding for Series 7 and upcoming pre-orders for Series 8 in June, demonstrates the enduring popularity and potential of this community-driven initiative.