12-Year-Old from Dover, New Hampshire, Wins Title of Mini Master Model Builder at LEGO Discovery Center

Are you a fully-cooked adult but still have a soft spot in your heart for toys like Legos or K'Nex? My husband grew up to be an architect, and he largely attributes his successful career to Legos and K'nex. It all started in the playroom when he hired his two little sisters as workers (they didn't apply for this job, by the way), and barked at them to gather certain shaped blocks or specific colors for a particular project.

Big kids like my husband are filled with glee every time we visit the LEGO Discovery Center in Boston.

What is the LEGO Discovery Center in Boston all about?

It’s the home of LEGO play, where you and your family can create your own adventures in their ultimate indoor LEGO playground! There are over two million bricks in there! From interactive MINIWORLD and masterclasses with our Master Model Builders, to a 4D Cinema – your imagination will run wild. 

A local boy wins massive LEGO builder title

With an epic one-of-a-kind LEGO build, Arlo from Dover, New Hampshire recently won the title of Boston's 2025 Mini Master Model Builder! Congratulations Arlo! Way to make the Garrison City proud!  

Twelve-year-old Arlo described his creation as a "celestial hand emerging from the depths of our ocean". I can see it! 

The friendly competition hosted by LEGO Discovery Center brought out New England's best to complete for this prestigious title, and it was Arlo's build that stood out among dozens of submissions.

The attention now turns to an even bigger stage as Arlo will be vying for the title of first-ever Global Mini Master Model Builder! Arlo will be going head-to-head with Mini Master Model builders from across the world to build something that best represents his hometown. Will he building something involving the ninja turtles since they were invented in Dover, New Hampshire? Time will tell!  

Best of luck to you, Arlo! We know you will make Dover and the state of New Hampshire proud with whatever you decide to build!

What else is happening at the LEGO Discovery Center in Boston?

From now through April 27th,  families can grab their pit passes and get hands-on to build the ultimate LEGO race car, race against the clock at a pit stop, visit LEGO F1 in MINIWORLD, and much more. Visit their website to learn more.