Lego Masters Season 3 Episode 1 Recap [UPDATING LIVE BLOG]
Good news America, “Lego Masters” is back! Host Arnett features new teams of LEGO enthusiasts about to embark on a season 3 of brick blasting! With endless possibilities and an unlimited supply of LEGO bricks, teams of two will compete in even bigger brick-building challenges for a cash prize of $100,000, the ultimate LEGO trophy and the grand title of Lego Masters .
In the season premiere episode, the talented duos are introduced and tasked with a space-themed challenge, where contestants are tasked with building a fun, colorful, and personalized spaceship that tells the judges something about their team up in the all-new “Ready to Launch” season premiere episode of “Lego Masters” airing Wednesday, Sept. 21 (9:02-10:00 p.m. ET/PT) on Fox. Brick Masters Amy Corbett and Jamie Berard come back as judges.
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Below, follow our recap of Season 3, Episode 1 of “Lego Masters.”
9:02 p.m. — Previously on “Lego Masters”! In the Season 2 finale, three teams of brothers competed for the grand prize of $100,000 and the title of Lego Masters. They were given the freedom to design, build, and impress the judges with their own master build. Mark and Steven emerged victorious with his “Warden of the Woods”, winning the title on the second Zack and Wayne and third Caleb and Jacob. But enough about last season. Let’s meet the competing teams in Season 3!
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9:07 p.m. – After a fun little sketch featuring the Lego versions of Will and the executive producer brad pitt, new contestants enter the building room for the first time. Behind Will is the Brick Pit and in front of him are 12 teams competing to become Lego Masters. Brickmasters Amy and Jamie are introduced before Will announces in this first challenge, everyone is going to space! Teams will build their own custom spacecraft. Will wants to see something completely original that introduces them to the Lego universe. Amy tells everyone to make a statement and show the judges who they are. Jamie adds that the entire model will be suspended by a single attachment on the Lego Space Station. The contest starts now!
9:09 p.m. — Throughout the challenge, we get to know some of the contestants. Stephen and Stephen are firefighters who met 13 years ago in a Lego store. They’ve been friends ever since and thought it would be a great opportunity to show that firefighters aren’t just a bunch of macho guys sitting in the fire station. They are fun characters. Building something that represents firefighters is important to them, so they decided to go with a very iconic image in the form of a Maltese cross, which is found on the uniforms of all firefighters around the world.
9:12 p.m. — Emily and Liam are the first mother/son duo to appear on the show. Liam has been playing with Legos since he was six and Emily is thrilled he chose to do this with her. Their family loves to travel and explore nature wherever they go. They will build a spaceship that will collect plants for their space garden. Then we see Drew and Miranda, siblings from small town Idaho. They’ve been building with Legos since Drew was five. Next, austin and justin explain that they are building a spaceship shaped like a medical bag because they are pediatricians. Grandpas Kerry and Patrick are excited to share their stories and influence their grandchildren by participating in “Lego Masters”. Jonathan and Xavier showcase their Filipino culture by building “The Millennium Mango”.
9:20 p.m. — Nick and Stacey are live streamers who virtually build Legos. They are building a live space cruiser and because they are both Canadian it will be powered by maple syrup. Christine & Michelle are friends with music in their blood and they build a dance floor because they have music in their blood. Asiza and Eddie grew up in an area where it wasn’t safe for kids so often they were inside with Lego. They build the LSS Smile Check because they try to spread positivity and smiles everywhere they go. Liz and Erin play the ukulele together, so these two friends make a red, white, and blue rockstar tour boat to represent Boston’s sports teams. Brendan and Greg are brothers who are competitive by nature. They are there for the trophy. Their ship will present themselves as brothers and teammates.
9:30 p.m. — Kerry and Patrick are building a space party in the form of a boom box. These grandpas aren’t afraid of the good weather. Over time, the teams begin to show a little stress. Amy and Jamie tour the room telling the teams they need to be mindful of how they showcase their builds and highlight their best features. With more than six hours remaining in the challenge, the NASA astronaut Jessica Meir arrived. She announces that the winner of this challenge will have their construction displayed at the Kennedy Space Center. What an incredible incentive!
9:35 p.m. — Dave and Emily are another duo from Canada. The brother/sister duo build a hockey-themed two-pod cruiser. This represents family and their country. Then, Will interrupts everything to welcome a visitor from space. Dr. Marshburn, who is actually on an ISS space station, says hello via satellite and says they’re excited to see what the Lego Masters are working on. He reminds everyone that they have five hours to complete their constructions.
9:45 p.m. – Time is running out and builders need to moor their projects at the LBSS Will calls it the “tightest first build we’ve ever had”. Time expires and space is over. Now is the time to take off! Who has the best and worst builds of the night? Nick and Stacey are first with their build “The ILS (Intergalactic Live-Streaming Space Cruiser.” They both love the game and they have amazing communities, but it’s time to head out into the galaxy and find more. brick-building friends Jamie praises their ability to form round shapes with square objects Then Kerry and Patrick with their “Space Party Shuttle” It’s the tour of a lifetime with the hottest DJ vogue this side of Jupiter. Amy says, “You’re here to play!” She loves their use of color. Emily and Liam are the third team with their “Galaxy Garden.” The giant rings create an atmosphere for plants thrive while they travel safely Asked about their power function they admit they had to give that up so it didn’t work as promised Jamie admits he’s disappointed but he likes the piece to talk of their ambition. Amy would have liked that they pivoted their idea earlier.
9:55 p.m. — Stephen & Stephen present their “LMFD (Lego Masters Fire Department)”. It’s an intergalactic fire station that not only protects the universe, but also lets firefighters have a great time on their break. Jamie says it’s one of the greatest models in the room and talks about their technical skills and willingness to take risks. Next, Austin and Justin unveil “Universal Healthcare”. It provides health care to all planets in the galaxy and is shaped like a doctor’s kit. Jamie calls it “convincing” but Amy can’t even tell it’s supposed to be a bag. Christine and Michelle are up next with their “HMM Voyage (Hot Mess Mama)”. They wanted a theme music and Jamie “feels the vibes” of what they come up with. Next is “The Millennium Mango” by John & Xavier. It is a Filipino Mecca that delivers mangoes. Jamie is impressed by the curvature of the structure. Brendan & Greg unveil their structure called “The USS IG (Intergalactic) Phoenix”. Dual cockpits mean they’re brothers here to fight. Dave and Emily show “The Twin Pod Cruiser” is praised for their literal idea. Liz & Erin’s “Rockstar Tour Ship” brings an awesome, badass band across the universe. Amy says it’s clear they bond over a passion for music. Asiza and Eddie built “LSS Smile Check” and it collects the sun’s rays and transmits them into smiles. Amy says he exudes positivity and Jamie likes the way he is built on the bias. Drew and Miranda built “The Bottle Rocket”, a structure filled with family activities. Amy says the wonderful stories are too hidden.
10:00 p.m. — The winning team of the first challenge of season 3 is Stephen & Stephen. Their construction will be exhibited at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. But who had the worst build of the day? The bottom teams are Drew & Miranda and Austin & Justin. The first team eliminated for Season 3 is Drew & Miranda. The small town siblings are told, “This is just the start of your Lego journey.” Even though they got home first, they were thrilled to have had this opportunity.
