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Two Canterbury mothers are bringing their LEGO passion to Australian television screens in the seventh season of LEGO Masters Australia: Grandmasters of the Galaxy. When the program debuts on Three next Monday, Sarah Mosley and Emily Fryer, both in their 40s, will play for New Zealand, one of six overseas teams pitted against four Australian teams.
In 2022, the pair placed second in the first season of LEGO Masters NZ. Their youthful fascination with the vibrant building bricks served as the foundation for their friendship. Mosley explained her early connection to LEGO during an interview with Afternoons:
"Being able to play with my brother, build things, create things, create your own world, that was just such a dream for me."
The marketing coordinator and fitness instructor grew up as a "sickly wee child," making LEGO her primary creative outlet. Fryer, originally from the UK and now working as a conservator at Canterbury Museum, cannot remember life without LEGO bricks. Their partnership formed when Fryer needed a teammate for her "dream" show appearance.
LEGO Masters features teams from multiple countries showcasing their building skills through complex challenges. Winners earn the coveted title of LEGO Master while competing in an environment described by contestants as both intense and wholesome.
LEGO Masters’ Sarah and Emily recount their LEGO journey
Mosley's relationship with LEGO started during a challenging childhood. Poor health confined her indoors, where building blocks became her escape route. The creative possibilities offered by LEGO sets provided endless entertainment and artistic expression. Her passion dimmed temporarily during adulthood but reignited when her children received their first sets.
"I did go off it for a while, but then with my firstborn, he got a set of LEGO when he was probably about three or four… and then from hence on, it's been like, 'yes, this is your LEGO set. I'll just finish it for you,'" Mosley admitted.
Fryer's connection runs even deeper, describing herself as "always obsessed" with LEGO. Christmas mornings meant searching for LEGO presents while catalog browsing became a favorite pastime. She would study every page, wanting everything displayed. This lifelong passion never wavered, continuing into her adult years and professional life.
Their friendship developed through a LEGO club connection at their children's school. Fryer established the club with her brother-in-law, creating a space for young builders to explore their creativity. Mosley discovered the club through her son's attendance at the same school, but missed the registration deadline.
"I may have forgiven her, a little bit," Mosley joked.
The incident became a running joke between them as their friendship deepened. Their shared enthusiasm for building and creating eventually led to collaborative projects and mutual support.
When Fryer decided to pursue her television dreams on LEGO Masters, finding the right partner proved challenging. Family members and friends declined due to work commitments and contract concerns. Fryer's mother suggested Mosley as the only person "crazy enough" to join the adventure.
Their LEGO Masters NZ experience provided valuable preparation for the Australian competition. The New Zealand show served as a "learning curve" for both contestants and production staff. Mosley described it as liberating:
"At the end of the day, we're two mums that didn't have to pick up LEGO but could play with LEGO as much as we wanted."
The studio environment impressed both women with its abundance of building materials. Fryer noted it "looked like an explosion of LEGO" across the floors. Production staff occasionally had to limit their brick access, leading to negotiations about returning pieces to communal supplies.
The Australian version promises elevated challenges and production values. Fryer believes this season represents the franchise's best iteration yet. The international format brings together diverse building styles and cultural perspectives on creative construction.
Sarah and Emily’s competition experience
Both women praise the supportive atmosphere among contestants despite the competitive nature. Mosley described the environment as "wholesome," where participants genuinely celebrate each other's achievements while pursuing individual victory. The common passion for LEGO creates immediate bonds between competitors from different backgrounds.
Meeting established LEGO builders and celebrities generated considerable excitement. Their enthusiasm extends to vocal expressions of joy and surprise throughout filming.
Sarah Mosley and Emily Fryer represent the spirit of adult LEGO enthusiasts who never lost their childhood wonder. Their journey from missed club registration to international television demonstrates how shared passions can create lasting friendships and unexpected opportunities. Their appearance on LEGO Masters Australia: Grandmasters of the Galaxy showcases New Zealand's creative talent while celebrating the universal appeal of building dreams one brick at a time.
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LEGO Masters will air in the U.S. on Mondays at 9/8c on FOX, and new episodes will stream the next day on Hulu. (The show has already aired in Australia.)
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