LEGO Carnival Masks serve dual purposes: suitable for home decoration or personal wear as fun accessories.
The world of LEGO has seen a unique creation that bridges the gap between contemporary building and centuries-old cultural tradition - the LEGO Carnival Masks. These intricate builds, inspired by the Venetian masquerade masks of the 13th century, are the brainchild of LEGO builder, gpc-x.
Gpc-x, with a fondness for the botanical LEGO collection, believes the masks would make great gifts. The builder has meticulously crafted two LEGO Carnival Masks, each requiring approximately 800 bricks. One of these masks is a larger version, styled to resemble a Venetian version of the Guy Fawkes mask. It comes with a handle for wearing, mimicking the old Venetian practice of holding masks on handles in front of the face. The other, smaller mask features a beak-shaped nose element, giving the wearer a bird-like appearance.
Both masks boast an ivory finish, but can be colored with bold colours like black, red, blue, gold, and silver. They can be worn or used as home decor, adding a touch of the mysterious and ornate qualities of Venetian masks to any space.
The history of LEGO Carnival Masks is primarily a contemporary LEGO fan reinterpretation, rather than a longstanding official LEGO product line. While LEGO has produced thematic masks in the past, such as Bionicle’s Mask Hunt in 2015, these masks were mostly linked to storyline play rather than Venetian carnival traditions. The Venetian-inspired LEGO Carnival Masks by gpc-x, therefore, represent a unique fan creation that bridges LEGO building with the centuries-old cultural tradition of Venetian Carnival masks.
If you're intrigued by these masks and wish to see them become an official box set, you can vote for them on the LEGO Ideas website. The platform serves as an online forum where LEGO builders and fans share their own creations with the community. If a project garners over 10,000 votes, LEGO will review it for potential production.
The LEGO Carnival Masks can also be shared on various social media platforms and messaging apps, or even emailed or printed for sharing. They continue to be worn as a cultural icon and element of intrigue at parties and social events, just as they were in 13th-century Venice.
References: 1. LEGO Ideas: Carnival Masks 2. The History of Venetian Carnival Masks 3. LEGO Bionicle Mask Hunt 4. LEGO Ideas: What is it? 5. LEGO Ideas Review Process
These venetian-inspired LEGO Carnival Masks by gpc-x, with their intricate designs and the ability to be both a fashion-and-beauty accessory or home-and-garden decor, serve as a perfect blend of contemporary LEGO building and centuries-old cultural inspiration. If you're inspired by these remarkable creations, consider voting for them on the LEGO Ideas website, where the potential for them to become an official box set awaits, with the necessary 10,000 votes from the community.
