![]() There's plenty to choose from in terms of what you can assemble… and once you are done, there's a ton more to unlock. Go on a fascinating journey in the footsteps of grandfather Stan and his achievements, unlocking secrets of the past, take on commission and competitions as you become the master modelling craftsman. Create stunning and epic scale models for the world to see. Sell your creations for-profit to expand your toolkit. “I love building, I love being creative and designing my own builds, and I like sharing my excitement for LEGO with the kids.Join the latest trend in simulation games, bring out your creativity and make awesome looking models.Ĭut out, assemble, paint, and then customize your models! Build planes, tanks, ships, figures, and so much more. Now the third female Master Model Builder in Legoland Discovery Center history, Quigley will be responsible for all the Lego builds in the attraction including updating MINILAND, teaching workshops, and representing the Boston outpost in interviews and at events. She said she’s loved Lego since she was a child, and that it’s a passion that led her to attend school for architecture and design. Quigley, who has worked at the Legoland Discovery Center as a duty manager since the last Brick Factor competition in 2014, said she was thrilled to be the next official Master Model Builder. Quigley was crowned with a yellow construction hat and a trophy made of-you guessed it-Legos, under a cascade of colored blocks. After praise for the final three contestants was given, Gilmore announced that Quigley was chosen as the winner of the competition and named Somerville’s new Master Model Builder. When their time was up, the three gathered to await the verdict. Conti crafted Superman, while Sullivan modeled Marvin the Martian, and Quigley built Bugs Bunny-with a carrot to match. A crowd grew around the competitors’ tables as they worked on their final task: creating their favorite movie or TV character. The final round of competition took place outside of the Discovery Center and attracted children and adults alike. Gilmore said that he and the panel felt that these three exemplified the qualities they were searching for in a Master Model Builder. “We thought, ‘We’re looking for somebody unique-we need to find them in a unique way,’” said Gilmore.Īfter the first round, three finalists were chosen: Conti, Quigley, and Sullivan. This is the second time the Brick Factor competition was held- the first was in January of 2014 when Coffey was chosen. The day-long job interview process was modeled after competitive reality TV shows such as American Idol and The X Factor. So after about 18 months he said, ‘I think it’s time for me to find something else to do.’” ![]() “His love and his passion became his job. “Ian left to advance his career in a different field,” he said. “You need to act as a child-you need to get down on a child’s level.”Īccording to Gilmore, the departure of their first Master Model Builder, Ian Coffey, left them with the position to fill. “A lot of people think that it’s just the simple building skills that you need to have, and for us, you need to be able to interact with the children,” he said. Somerville’s Legoland Discovery Center general manager, David Gilmore, explained that while the judges were evaluating competitors’ building talent, they also kept their communication skills in mind. For the second theme, contestants were asked to build something that represented America, and notable creations included the USS Constitution, two bald eagles, and Conti’s Statue of Liberty. The first theme of the day was “mythical creatures,” and children were delighted to see Lego models of unicorns, dragons, and Bilbo Baggins come to life. The first round of competition saw six people competing for the title: Nick Conti, Ben Layton, Megan Quigley, Patrick Sullivan, Saoirse Summer, and Christopher Hurd. ![]() The job interview lasted a full day, involving group interviews, individual interviews, and two rounds of competition. On Saturday, six adults competed for a child’s dream job-that of the Master Model Builder at the Legoland Discovery Center Boston, located in Somerville. Nodding his head after this moment of clarity, he went back to building his Lego model of the Statue of Liberty. He raised his right arm above his head, holding an imaginary torch, and cocked his left elbow as though holding a book. Mid-competition, contestant Nick Conti paused, his head tilted, clearly deep in thought. Megan Quigley became the third female in LEGOLAND Discovery Center history to win the title of Master Model Builder. ![]()
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