Niek van Slagmaat Designed LEGO Sets

Niek van Slagmaat is a Senior Designer at the LEGO Group, renowned for his expertise in creating intricate mech models across various themes. Since joining LEGO in 2015, he has contributed to multiple lines, including Ninjago, Hidden Side, and LEGO Ideas. Notable projects include the Voltron set (21311), where he transformed a fan submission into a complex, combining mech model. In the Ninjago series, van Slagmaat has designed several mechs, such as Jay's Titan Mech (71785) and Zane's Titan Mech Battle (71738), each celebrated for their detailed construction and playability. His work on the Hidden Side theme includes the Phantom Fire Truck 3000 (70436), which integrates augmented reality features to enhance interactive play. Van Slagmaat's designs are characterized by their mechanical complexity and innovative features, reflecting his passion for mechs and robotics.