LEGO Masters Australia 2025: A Deep Dive into the Grand Masters of the Galaxy

Introduction

LEGO Masters Australia is back with its most ambitious season yet, Grand Masters of the Galaxy, which premiered on June 1, 2025, at 7:00 PM on Channel 9 and 9Now. This Logie Award-winning series, hosted by Gold Logie winner Hamish Blake and judged by LEGO certified professional Ryan “Brickman” McNaught, welcomes special guest Sophie Monk for four episodes.

Ten teams—four Australian and six international from Canada, China, Finland, Sweden, USA, and New Zealand—are competing for a $100,000 prize and the title of Grand Masters of the Galaxy.

The network has hailed this as “the most inspiring season of LEGO Masters Australia yet,” promising “world-class builds” and “the toughest and most dynamic challenges we can throw at them” (New Idea). With themes ranging from Harry Potter to Cluedo-style mysteries, and a new MAGIC brick offering immunity from elimination, this season is set to captivate audiences with its creativity and drama.

Australian Grandmasters: Homegrown Heroes

The Australian teams are a mix of past champions, runners-up, and seasoned competitors, each with a unique story and skill set.

Henry and Cade

• Ages: 43, 42
• Previous Performance: Season 1 Winners (2019)
• Background: Henry, a Sydney-based tech company director and father of three, has a dedicated LEGO room and has showcased his builds at the Sydney Brick Show. Cade, a Brisbane video game designer, made headlines with a Guinness World Record for a life-sized LEGO caravan. Their Season 1 victory showcased their ability to blend technical precision with creative flair.
• Why They’re Back: After seven years, they’re determined to prove they’re still the best, leveraging their experience and massive LEGO collection to dominate the competition.

David and Gerhard (“G”)

• Ages: 39, 59
• Previous Performance: Season 1 Runners-Up
• Background: Both work in Western Australia’s exploration drilling industry—David as a workshop manager and G as a mechanical fitter. Their builds often incorporate mechanical elements, reflecting their professional expertise. David, a former Royal Australian Air Force technician, is a West Coast Eagles fan and built a 1:8 scale LEGO model of his 1991 VP SS Commodore.
• Goal: After a narrow loss to Henry and Cade in Season 1, they’re back for redemption, aiming to showcase their mechanical prowess.

Gabby and Owen

• Ages: 43, 31
• Previous Performance: Gabby: Season 3 Third-Place, Season 5 Fourth-Place; Owen: Season 3 Runner-Up, Season 5 Winner
• Background: Gabby, a therapist and mother of two, is skilled in sewing, knitting, and painting, bringing a creative edge. Owen, an engineer and father, won the Grand Masters trophy in Season 5. This new pairing combines Gabby’s artistic vision with Owen’s technical expertise.
• Buzz: Their complementary skills make them a powerhouse, ready to push the limits of LEGO creation.

Trent and Alex

• Ages: 43, 28
• Previous Performance: Trent: Season 2 Third-Place, Season 5 Eighth-Place; Alex: Season 4 Runner-Up, Season 5 Third-Place
• Background: Trent competed in 2018 with Josh, while Alex partnered with Caleb in 2019. They faced off in the 2023 Grand Masters season, bonding over sauna sessions during filming (with a humorous clarification to Sophie Monk about wearing bathing attire).
• Edge: Their experience and camaraderie give them a competitive edge, with a focus on fun and boundary-pushing builds.

International Grandmasters: Global Titans

The international teams bring a wealth of talent from their respective LEGO Masters competitions, representing six countries.

Dai and Jiayuan (China)

• Ages: 35, 34
• Previous Performance: LEGO Masters China Season 2 Runners-Up
• Background: Dai, the only female contestant in her series, works in contemporary art and is known for intricate designs, such as LEGO portraits of Frida Kahlo. Jiayuan, a former LEGO Master Model Builder at China’s first LEGO Discovery Centre, creates LEGO with her daughter and has authored a book on Chinese architecture.
• Why Watch: Their seamless teamwork and passion made them fan favorites, and their unique artistic and architectural styles are sure to impress.

Oskari and Aura (Finland)

• Ages: 23, 31
• Previous Performance: LEGO Masters Finland Season 2 Winners
• Background: Oskari, an avid drawer with commissioned works, is passionate about carpentry. Aura, an architecture student, combines fine arts with building. Their long-lasting friendship fuels their quirky, dynamic builds.
• X-Factor: Their creative chaos and bold designs promise to shake up the competition.

Vidar and Albin (Sweden)

• Ages: 25, 23
• Previous Performance: Vidar: Season 2 Winner; Albin: Season 2
• Background: Best friends, Albin is a technical design master’s student who excels in 3D modeling and aims to become a certified LEGO designer. Vidar spends hours daily creating stop-motion LEGO builds for YouTube.
• Ambition: They’re teaming up to win an Australian title, combining technical precision with creative storytelling.

Nick and Stacey (Canada/USA)

• Ages: 32, 37
• Previous Performance: LEGO Masters USA Season 3 Winners
• Background: Nick, an engineer, brings structural expertise, while Stacey, an actress, host, and director, adds artistic flair. Known for hosting Cooking with Stacey and The Nerdy Bartender, Stacey also organizes StaceyCon in Las Vegas.
• Hype: Their intricate, storytelling builds captivated American audiences, and they’re ready to do the same in Australia.

Emily and Sarah (New Zealand)

• Ages: 44, 43
• Previous Performance: LEGO Masters New Zealand Season 1 Runners-Up
• Background: Sarah, a performing arts enthusiast, works as a marketing coordinator and teaches dance and yoga. Emily, originally from the UK, has a geology degree and works as a conservator at Canterbury Museum. They ran a LEGO club at their children’s school.
• Strength: Their creativity and teamwork make them a dynamic duo.

Nealita and Paul (USA)

• Ages: 26, 34
• Previous Performance: LEGO Masters USA Season 4 Third-Place
• Background: Siblings with a lifelong LEGO passion, Paul holds architecture degrees and is a social media specialist and Pass the Bricks ambassador. Nealita works in tech at a hospital and teaches LEGO building at Milwaukee Recreation.
• Tease: Their strong family bond and architectural expertise make them a team to watch.

Season Highlights

This season introduces a variety of awe-inspiring challenges:

• Harry Potter-Inspired Builds: Teams will immerse themselves in the wizarding world.
• Cluedo-Style Mystery: A challenge that tests storytelling and creativity.
• Monsters and Ancient Civilizations: Expect epic, thematic creations.
• Flying LEGO: Teams will attempt to make LEGO soar, pushing engineering limits.

A new feature, the MAGIC brick, grants immunity from the next elimination challenge, adding a strategic twist to the competition. These challenges promise jaw-dropping builds and intense drama.

Why This Season’s a Must-See

LEGO Masters Australia: Grand Masters of the Galaxy is a global showdown, pitting Australia’s finest against the world’s best.

With past champions, runners-up, and international stars, the competition is fiercer than ever. The combination of creative themes, technical challenges, and the new MAGIC brick ensures a season filled with surprises and unforgettable moments.

Where to Watch

Don’t miss the action on Channel 9 and 9Now, starting June 1, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Catch up on episodes and explore exclusive content on the official website or follow the show on social media for behind-the-scenes updates.