While much of the world was busy celebrating the arrival of the new year, a dedicated team of BUGS builders was hard at work behind the scenes at Toys “R” Us VivoCity, racing against time to complete the giant LEGO® Year of the Horse mascot in preparation for the Lunar New Year festivities. This impressive build took approximately two hours of careful construction, with every layer meticulously added brick by brick. Unlike permanent display models, no glue was used, meaning precision and teamwork were essential throughout the entire process. One misplaced brick or accidental bump could have resulted in significant damage to the structure, so every step required patience, focus,…
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2025 Year Of The Snake Giant Mascot Build – TRU Vivo City
Welcoming the Year of the Snake with Another Giant Mascot Build! 🐍🎉 As has become a cherished BUGs tradition, a dedicated team of builders gathered on New Year’s Eve to construct our annual giant zodiac mascot to welcome the Lunar New Year. This year, the spotlight was on the Year of the Snake, and it proved to be one of the most challenging mascots we’ve tackled yet! Unlike permanent display models, our giant mascots are not glued together. Every year, they must be carefully assembled layer by layer, requiring patience, precision, and plenty of teamwork. The snake presented a unique challenge due to its long, winding body and curved shape.…
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2024 Year Of The Dragon Giant Mascot Build – TRU Vivo City
BUGS Builders Welcome the Year of the Dragon For the Year of the Dragon, the team took on the challenge of building one of the most beloved and auspicious animals in the Chinese zodiac. Symbolizing strength, prosperity, good fortune, and success, the dragon holds a special place in the hearts of many BUGS members, making this year’s mascot build an especially exciting project. The build team consisted of Neo Chun Guan, Khor Chin Seong, Andrew Quek, Ong San San, and Chris Lim. Working together late into New Year’s Eve, the builders carefully assembled the giant dragon layer by layer. Unlike conventional models, large mascot builds require careful planning and teamwork,…
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2023 Year Of The Rabbit Giant Mascot Build – TRU Vivo City/JEM
Double the Rabbits, Double the Prosperity! The annual BUGS giant zodiac mascot build returned once again, and for the Year of the Rabbit, members decided that one rabbit simply wasn’t enough. Since the rabbit is traditionally associated with abundance, prosperity, and good fortune, BUGS builders took on the unique challenge of building not one, but two giant rabbits to welcome the Lunar New Year. The first rabbit was constructed on 30 December 2022 at Toys “R” Us, VivoCity, where a team of dedicated builders gathered to kick off the celebrations. Thanks to the spacious venue and favourable working conditions, the build progressed smoothly, with the giant rabbit taking shape layer…
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2022 Year Of The Tiger Giant Mascot Build – TRU Vivo City
A Roaring Return: BUGS Welcome the Year of the Tiger The arrival of the Year of the Tiger in 2022 marked more than just the beginning of a new Lunar New Year for BUGS members—it also marked a long-awaited return to one of the group’s favourite traditions. After two years of COVID-19 restrictions that severely limited gatherings and events, BUGS builders were finally able to return to Toys “R” Us at VivoCity to construct the annual giant zodiac mascot. For many members, the event represented a welcome step towards normalcy and an opportunity to reconnect with friends they had not seen in person for a very long time. On 1…
