This prestigious title marks the beginning of an exciting journey as Jasper will now advance to represent Manchester in the first-ever global Mini Master Model Builder competition, competing against talented young builders from LEGOLAND® Discovery Centres worldwide.
As part of his victory, Jasper will collaborate with Manchester's Master Model Builder, Jacob McPeake, to create a spectacular Manchester-themed LEGO® build that captures the essence and spirit of the city. This unique creation will be sent to the House of LEGO® in Billund, Denmark, where it will join builds from other cities around the world in the final stage of the competition.
The Mini Master Model Builder competition began during the Creativity Academy event held at LEGOLAND® Discovery Centres globally. Participants created original builds and finalists were asked to submit videos showcasing their home LEGO® creations and explaining their design process.
The global competition aims to create a unique collection of city-themed builds that, when displayed together in Billund, will form a spectacular LEGO® representation of the world. One talented young builder will ultimately be crowned the first Global Mini Master Model Builder.
Jasper shared his excitement about the win: "I can't believe I've been chosen as Manchester's Mini Master Model Builder! LEGO® has always been my favourite way to be creative, and now I get to work with Jacob to build something that shows the whole world how special Manchester is.”
Jacob McPeake Master Model Builder at LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Manchester, said: "Jasper demonstrated exceptional creativity, technical skill, and a natural ability to communicate his passion for LEGO® building."
"What impressed me most was his enthusiasm and imagination, which make him the perfect representative for Manchester. I'm thrilled to be mentoring him as we create our city-themed masterpiece for the global competition."
James True, General Manager of LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Manchester, said: "At LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Manchester, we're proud to encourage creativity and imagination in builders of all ages.
"The Mini Master Model Builder competition embodies our commitment to nurturing young talent and showcasing the incredible potential that can be unlocked with LEGO® bricks. We believe that through creative play, children develop skills that will benefit them throughout their lives, and we're delighted to provide a platform for them to shine on a global stage."