The annual SHIPtember building challenge has returned for 2025, bringing together LEGO enthusiasts to construct massive spaceship models throughout September.
The community-driven event encourages builders to create SHIP-scale (Seriously Huge Investment in Parts) spacecraft that push the boundaries of traditional LEGO building.
SHIPtember represents one of the most ambitious annual challenges in the adult fan of LEGO (AFOL) community.
Participants typically invest hundreds or thousands of pieces into their creations, resulting in models that can span several feet in length and showcase intricate detail work.
The challenge has gained significant traction among serious LEGO collectors and builders who view it as an opportunity to demonstrate advanced building techniques and showcase rare or expensive elements from their collections. Many participants spend months planning and acquiring the necessary pieces for their September builds.
This year’s entries continue the tradition of featuring both original spacecraft designs and interpretations of vehicles from popular science fiction franchises.
The builds often incorporate advanced building techniques such as:
- Complex internal frameworks
- Detailed interior spaces
- Sophisticated color schemes that require careful part selection
The SHIPtember phenomenon has become a notable event in the collector calendar, with completed builds often commanding attention at conventions and in secondary markets.
For serious LEGO investors, the challenge represents both a creative outlet and a way to showcase valuable collections assembled specifically for large-scale projects.
The event runs throughout September, with builders sharing their progress and completed models through various online LEGO communities and social media platforms.
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