In January 2021, Playwell Bricks embarked on an exciting venture, initiated by Stink Studios on behalf of Google, with an ambitious goal: to craft ten distinct custom sets made with, in part, genuine LEGO® bricks, producing ten copies of each for a total of 100 unique boxed gifts. These special gifts were destined for the standout contributors of Google’s ‘bug hunter’ program, a scheme that rewards freelance 'bounty hackers' for identifying bugs in Google software.

Over four months, Jason and the Stink Studios creative team collaborated closely to design the ten sets, each commissioned to encapsulate a unique facet of a bug hunter’s role. The challenges faced along the way were significant but ultimately led to an impressive collection...

• The Mech: A formidable Google Bug Hunter Mech, its cockpit opening to reveal the valiant Bug Hunter General within.
• The 404 Robot: This kit features the disassembled 404 bot, offering instructions to reassemble it into its fully repaired form!
• The Android Bug: A clever design incorporating a secret compartment for a USB.
• The Google Cloud: Crafted using transparent elements to simulate the appearance of floating clouds.
• The Zen Garden: A serene yet buggy zen garden, indicating trouble in paradise.
• The Google Doodle: Celebrating Grace Hopper, a legend in computer programming, as the chosen Google Doodle to replicate.
• The Hacker Station: A tech-savvy minifigure setup, prepared for code examination.
• The Gnu: Symbolizing the foundation of the Linux operating system.
• The Puzzle Box: Designed as a tangible puzzle to reflect the complexity of navigating intricate systems.
• The Bugs: A playful nod to the very essence of the bug hunter’s quest.