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Fan-Built LEGO iMac G3 Gains Traction but Faces Long Odds of Becoming a Set

The detailed 700-piece Bondi Blue recreation must hit 10,000 supporters and secure Apple licensing before LEGO will even consider production.

Overview

  • Submitted to LEGO Ideas on May 17 by designer terauma, the concept meticulously recreates the 1998 iMac G3 with a CRT, motherboard, keyboard, and the original hockey‑puck mouse with translucent cabling.
  • The project has accumulated several thousand supporters, with reports ranging from roughly 4,400 to about 5,000 as the live tally continues to change.
  • Reaching 10,000 backers triggers LEGO’s internal review, where proposals are assessed for brand fit, demand, build quality, existing product overlap, and licensing feasibility.
  • Multiple outlets note that even if the threshold is met, the set is unlikely to reach stores because production would require Apple’s approval in addition to LEGO’s review.
  • The iMac G3’s nostalgic appeal and design legacy are driving interest, echoing prior Apple-themed Ideas submissions such as an Apple Store concept that reached review but still faced licensing hurdles.