Virtual pop star Hatsune Miku gets idolized by LEGO character stars

March 10th is MAR10 Day, and by now, we all know what May the 4th signifies, but did you know that March 9th is Miku Day? It’s the day when fans celebrate Hatsune Miku, the vocaloid virtual diva who has taken the world by storm since her debut in 2007, spawning concerts, anime, manga, games, and especially fan works. To celebrate the day, big names in the LEGO Bionicle and character building community came together for a synchronized drop of Miku tributes. Aside from the signature blue hair, the builds couldn’t be more different in style. Each model is inspired by a song featuring Miku’s vocaloid singing. Together they show why Miku has endured as a chameleon-like idol, open to interpretation by fans.

First up is “World is Mine” Miku from alex_mocs. For Miku’s azure hair, Alex blends curvy tubes with ninjago swords. What sets this build apart is the incredible staging on that impressive stack of speakers, evoking a futuristic platform on which the holographic singer can  shine.

The Maestro presents a very different model inspired by “Decay.” This model is noteable for being built enirely out of Hero Factory ball joints.

Next up, we have a pair of Miku characters from Djokson. The first, inspired by “Lonely UFO,” captures the otherworldliness of the vocaloid diva. There’s something unsettling about Miku’s pigtails being wired to that Dreamzzz brain element.

Djokson’s second Miku is riffing on “Let’s go to Heaven.” Gone are the alien curves. This Miku features glitchy angles. It’s a classic Djokson design but umistakeably Miku thanks to those azure blade pigtails.

Ryan Z‘s “übel” Miku brings strong goth metal vibes. Her chonky boots are matched only by those impressively massive pigtails. I love the expressive little mouth and the playful addition of butterflies, flowers, and heart stickers.

Ben (Cement addiction)‘s cyberpunk infused Miku is a fitting match for the drum and base heavy “Online Game Addicts Spreachchor” that inspired it. And what could be more punk than Clickits bracelets for hair?

Rounding things out is the decidedly angular “Award Strobe Hello” Miku from Sadie. I recognize her skirt from the Temple of Anubis set that I cherished back in the day. This time it’s brick separators star as pig tails.

Which Miku is your favorite?

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