Iron Forge 2026 Builder Spotlight: Grant Davis

Grant Davis, a two-time Iron Builder champion and co-designer of the LEGO Ideas Pop-up Book, is the latest builder spotlighted in the Iron Forge 2026 tournament. Davis, known for his kinetic builds, brings a wealth of experience to the competition, having won the Iron Builder title in both 2017 and 2020. His builds showcase impressive techniques and creative uses of the seed parts provided in each round.

Davis's builds creatively incorporate the seed parts from each round. In one build, the engine intake part forms the nose of a Moai statue. Another scene uses eggshells from the second round to create a birthday picnic. The minifig seat, another seed part, is cleverly integrated into a hallway scene, which also features 34 engine intake parts. Davis also created a mountain mosaic using cheese slopes.

Davis's builds often include backstories, such as a scene where Jimmy Grimmel interviews galactic gigastars Grupp and Grokk. One of his builds features a stony character towering over a microscale castle, with the engine intake used as the titan's face. Davis also created a classic X-marks-the-spot map, complete with gold, hinting at the potential for a winning trophy.

As the Iron Forge 2026 competition concludes, Davis's builds highlight his exceptional building skills and innovative use of LEGO elements. If you're inspired by Davis's creations, you might want to consider getting a LEGO storage organizer to keep your own bricks organized.