HEY YOU GUUUYYYSSS!!!
You flipped on your flux capacitors and made Back to the Future‘s time traveling DeLorean happen. You remembered that bustin’ makes you feel good and made The Ghostbusters‘ Ecto-1 happen. Now you have the chance to “Never say die!” and bring The Goonies back to life in Lego form—just in time for their 30th anniversary!
Thanks to the magic of the Lego Group’s “Lego Ideas” program (formerly known as Cuusoo), users can submit ideas for virtually any product they can dream up, and based on YOUR votes, have the potential to become a real-live Lego set lining the shelves at a toy store near you. So what does that mean for us strange kids…? Only that all those iconic sets we dreamed up in our childhood, now have a chance at production!
I’ll let Lego artist Lyonsblood sum up his vision for you:
The Goonies is one of the most iconic movies of the 1980’s. It gave us adventure, pirates, mobsters, the loveable Sloth and of course, the Truffle Shuffle! It was an action packed movie told through the eyes of children.
In 2015, the Goonies will be 30 years old, so what better time than now to start a Cuusoo campaign to reignite Lego’s interest in this franchise in time for the celebration?
In regards to Lego’s brand standards, The Goonies very much fits into the ethics that Lego believe in. It’s fun, exciting and offers many possibilities for expansion. It is also very reminiscent of other existing Lego licensed products such as Indiana Jones and Harry Potter, and just like everyone’s favorite wizard. Everything is centered on children as the main protagonists. It also has the added appeal of being a nostalgic set-piece that the older collectors of Lego will cherish.
Voting’s still open folks, so head on over to official The Goonies 30th Anniversary project page to cast your ballot today!
