MERLIN ENTERTAINMENTS

THE LEGO FESTIVAL

SECTOR

Leisure
Retail

Brand strategy/ planning
Brand creative platform
Advertising

CAPABILITIES

CHALLENGE

Kids don't need reminding how to play. Adults, you really do.

So, when LEGO® and LEGOLAND® joined forces to launch the first-ever global LEGO Festival, we knew it couldn't feel like just another event. It had to stand for something bigger. Playtime needed a comeback.

Inspired by LEGO's global research into the growing play deficit, we created a campaign that put the kid in charge. ‘The Girl Who Controlled Playtime’ imagined a world where one child rescued her busy parents from the daily grind and lead them to the ultimate celebration of shared play.

From playFULL AV and a global OOH campaign featuring a family crowd-surfing over LEGO mini figures, to joyful storytelling across every touchpoint, we reminded families that the best memories aren't built alone. They're built together.