Unleashing Creativity with LEGO Set 40516-1 – Everyone Is Awesome

The LEGO 40516-1 Everyone Is Awesome set does more than celebrate the vibrant spectrum of human diversity—it’s a canvas for imaginative builders to express their own unique visions. Comprised of colorful brick panels, sleek stands, and a rainbow of iconic hues, this set originally honors LGBTQ+ pride through an abstract, minimalist display. Yet the true beauty lies in its versatility: with the same assortment of parts, you can craft brand-new creations that reflect personal passions, thematic tributes, or bold artistic statements. Imagine transforming that linear rainbow into a cascading waterfall of color, or repurposing the panels into dynamic patterns that mimic cityscapes at sunset.

Each color block serves as both building unit and inspiration. The translucent panels can become stained-glass windows in a miniature cathedral; the arched pieces suggest rolling hills under a vivid sky; and the array of brick colors invites you to experiment with gradients, mosaics, or pixel-art portraits. Whether you’re an experienced MOC designer or just dipping your toes into custom builds, Everyone Is Awesome offers a balanced mix of challenge and creative freedom. The set’s open-ended nature encourages collaborative builds, workshop activities, or social media showcases where each builder’s “awesome” is uniquely defined.

Below, discover eight striking alternative builds crafted exclusively from the parts in 40516-1. From floral vases bursting with rainbow blooms to pride flags that flutter in miniature, these MOCs demonstrate how a single set can inspire countless interpretations. Let these designs spark your next creation, reminding you that Everyone Is Truly Awesome—especially when we build together.

Alternative Builds Gallery

Showing Everyone Is Awesome

Designer: ChenXiang
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Everyone Is Awesome Redux

Designer: Dgsteven1
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40516 Disco Pride Is Awesome

Designer: crazy8ron
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40516 Rainbow Pride

Designer: crazy8ron
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Everyone Is Awesome – Alternate Stand

Designer: Fhendur
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40516 Pride Flags

Designer: crazy8ron
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40516 Color Streak

Designer: crazy8ron
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Flowers for Everyone Vase

Designer: Puzzler
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