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Fan LEGO iMac G3 Gains Traction as Apple Rights Threaten Its Path to Production

The submission sits at roughly 4,400 supporters with 139 days left to hit 10,000 for LEGO review.

Overview

  • Fan designer Terauma proposes a 700-piece Bondi Blue iMac G3 that includes the keyboard, the original “hockey puck” mouse, and translucent cables.
  • Internal details replicate a miniature cathode ray tube and motherboard to echo the 1998 computer’s translucent aesthetic.
  • The project launched on May 17 on LEGO Ideas and must reach the 10,000‑supporter threshold before it can enter formal review.
  • Coverage cites prior analysis that neither LEGO nor users hold the iMac G3 design rights, making Apple’s approval unlikely even if voting succeeds.
  • Recent reports from AppleInsider and MacTrast place support just under 4,500, reflecting nostalgia-driven interest without a clear path to production.