Chuck Builds 52 Lego Sets for His Birthday
The 52-year-old builder completed five new models in recent weeks, including a Porsche 911 GT3 RS and a Time Machine.
By Jack Weber ·
Chuck is building 52 Lego sets over the course of 52 weeks to mark his 52nd birthday. The project, which he tracks on social media, involves purchasing sets during sales events and assembling them throughout the year. He recently completed builds 37 through 41.
The most recent additions include a Halloween Wreath, a Speed Champion Porsche 911 GT3 RS, a Surprising Spider 3-in-1, a Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas set, and a Back to the Future Time Machine. The Porsche model was acquired on sale after a retiring status was announced. The Spider set was purchased for 40% off. The Nightmare Before Christmas set was bought with insider points before it sold out, as it is scheduled to retire at the end of 2027.
Chuck described the Lego building process as a necessary distraction from the stresses of adult life. He noted that caring for aging parents and children increased his anxiety, making the introverted focus of assembling bricks a valuable outlet. The Time Machine build coincided with his daughter Emma’s birthday. He purchased two of the sets to construct both versions of the DeLorean depicted in the film.
The builder also cited the Halloween Wreath as a delight to assemble, despite initially finding the concept silly. He now considers the other available wreath designs. The Nightmare Before Christmas set features a soundtrack by Danny Elfman, which Chuck said he should have acquired earlier.
The 52-for-52 project is designed to celebrate his age while saving for holidays. Chuck has been targeting discounts and sales to fund the purchase of these models. He shared the completed builds on Instagram, where followers can track his progress.
The latest batch of builds includes specific product numbers such as #40925 for the wreath and #77239 for the Porsche. The Time Machine set is identified as #77256. Chuck mentioned that the week was busy, leaving limited time for assembly after chores, but the short focus periods provided relief. He plans to spend the weekend with his daughter attending a concert by Sick New World.
