My attempt to fix the new SpongeBob BrickHeadz

LEGO fan and Reddit user /u/gregktm has shared a creative custom modification for the newly unveiled official SpongeBob SquarePants BrickHeadz set 40858. Recognizing that the official model could benefit from different proportions, the builder set out to redesign the character to achieve a more accurate, cube-like appearance.

For this custom build, the creator ingeniously retains the essential printed elements from official set 40858, keeping the original torso, mouth, and eyelash pieces intact. To improve the overall silhouette, the designer successfully reduces the overall height and squares off the head. Key modifications include incorporating the Dark Azure BrickHeadz eyes originally featured in the Tails BrickHeadz set 40628 and utilizing an older DOTS printed tile to represent SpongeBob's iconic cheek freckles.

Fan-made modifications like this offer great inspiration for builders looking to customize their own collections. When undertaking custom brick-modifications or building intricate character models, having extra tools on hand is always useful, and you can easily pick up some spare brick separator tools to make taking apart bricks a breeze.