LEGO Hollywood Sign Model Recreates Mount Lee with Film-Set Details
Amy Duong — April 28, 2026 — Art & Design
References: esign
The LEGO Hollywood Sign model by builder imaxedlp recreates the landmark and its surrounding Mount Lee landscape using 496 pieces. The build presents the sign within a full hillside diorama, including tiered sandy slopes, miniature palm trees, and a broadcast tower positioned behind the letters. The nine-letter structure is rendered in light gray with visible stud detailing and slight variations in angle to reflect how the real sign sits unevenly across the terrain. The layout is designed as a compact display piece with layered topography.
Some of the additional elements include a clapperboard, a vintage film camera, and a popcorn bucket integrated into the scene to reference Hollywood’s film industry context. The model is currently submitted to LEGO Ideas, where fan builds require 10,000 supporters to be considered for official production.
Image Credit: imaxedlp
Some of the additional elements include a clapperboard, a vintage film camera, and a popcorn bucket integrated into the scene to reference Hollywood’s film industry context. The model is currently submitted to LEGO Ideas, where fan builds require 10,000 supporters to be considered for official production.
Image Credit: imaxedlp
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