Twitch launches two brand-new categories for fans of Lego, miniatures & models

As someone who has spent countless hours immersed in the digital world of Twitch, I can’t help but feel a surge of excitement at the arrival of two brand-new categories: ‘Lego & Brickbuilding’ and ‘Miniatures & Models’. For years, I’ve watched with envy as streamers crafted intricate Lego sets, painted miniatures, and built models like Gunpla – all while chatting with their audience. Now, they finally have a home on the platform!


On Twitch, there are now two freshly introduced categories dedicated to constructing Legos, painting miniatures, and creating models, and streamers have swiftly started utilizing these new sections.

Over the past few years, the diversity of content available on the platform owned by Amazon has significantly expanded, offering viewers a wide range of options to explore throughout their day, from imaginative entertainment to virtually any topic they might desire.

A well-liked type of streaming often includes constructing Lego creations, painting small figurines, and assembling models such as Gunpla, along with various other activities. These streams typically feature a bird’s eye view camera angle, and a significant portion of the time is spent interacting with chat, much like a Just Chatting stream.

On October 2, 2024, Twitch moved these streams to a new location within the platform, organizing them into two distinct sections: ‘Lego & Brick Construction’ and ‘Miniatures & Model Building.’

Twitch launches two brand-new categories for fans of Lego, miniatures & models

Immediately following the introduction of the two new classifications, content creators swiftly capitalized on them. Currently, Lego & Brickbuilding boasts nearly 50 viewers and 144 followers, whereas Miniatures & Models stands at a significant lead with 130 viewers and 332 followers.

These two categories are likely to expand significantly as more users become aware of them, and a good number of people are already expressing their gratitude on social media platforms.

“Holy sh*t, they finally did it. We now have a real home on Twitch,” one user commented.

Another said: “Seeing that Twitch added ‘Miniatures & Models’ as a category makes me happy.”

Discovering that Twitch has introduced a new category called “Miniatures & Models” brings me joy! I’ve already arranged everything to stream my miniature painting sessions, and having a specific category for it is fantastic. It’s like having a dedicated canvas for artists like me! 🎨

— ThisCantWork (@ThisCantWorkTV) October 2, 2024

One Lego fan wrote: “Our new Lego and Brickbuilding category has been born! Very exciting time for the community on Twitch!”

A different viewer posted: “It appears that Lego streamers have now been categorized on Twitch! This category is currently live. I think the logo could be improved, but overall, this is a massive leap forward for the Lego Twitch community!

It appears that LEGO streamers have officially secured the Twitch category at last, and it’s now live! However, I think their logo could use an update…

— Mike | The Cool Factor (@MichalRytter) October 1, 2024

As a dedicated gamer streaming on Twitch, I’ve noticed that October has been a game-changer for us affiliate streamers striving for Partner status. Now, viewers who raid our streams contribute towards the 75 Community Channel Views (CCV) requirement, making it less of an uphill battle to reach Partner status!

While not all its decisions have received a favorable response, there is still life for one particular decision: the removal of the Binding of Isaac-themed ‘BibleThump’ emote by Twitch on October 1st. However, creator Edmund McMillen ensured it wouldn’t disappear completely, as it continues to thrive through popular plugins like FFZ and 7TV.

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2024-10-02 20:18