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DIY Light Bundle for LEGO® Nike Dunk #43008

 

Learn how to transform your LEGO® Nike Dunk #43008 with Light My Bricks™! In this video tutorial, our expert lighting designer walks you through the installation of DIY lighting components. Each step is clearly explained with an easy-to-follow video tutorial, making it simple to elevate your LEGO® set to the next level. Whether you’re new to lighting or a seasoned builder, this guide will help you bring your LEGO® creation to life with a brilliant glow.

Lighting your LEGO® Displays with Light My Bricks™

Looking to light up your LEGO® set without waiting for an official kit? The Light My Bricks™ DIY Light Bundles are the perfect solution! Curated by our in-house lighting design team, these bundles are tailored for specific LEGO® sets and combine a selection of our DIY components. 

Each bundle includes everything you need to bring your build to life with realistic, aesthetic lighting—perfect for display. With just one click, you can add the entire bundle to your cart directly from our website at a great discount. These bundles help us get lighting solutions into your hands faster, while also inspiring more builders to explore our versatile DIY range and learn common lighting techniques that will support you throughout your LEGO® lighting journey.

The DIY Bundle for the LEGO® Nike Dunk #43008 includes:

From the Designer

Hi, I’m Megan, one of the designers here at Light My Bricks. I had a lot of fun lighting the LEGO® Nike Dunk because it’s so different from any set I’ve worked on before. This project was all about enhancing the model as a display piece, making it look more striking and giving it a real sense of presence. I think the results came out really cool—especially since the cool white lighting works beautifully against the white, blue, and green LEGO® pieces.

Lighting Inspiration

When approaching the LEGO® Nike Dunk, my goal was to elevate it from a playful sneaker build into a bold display centerpiece. The set already has strong lines and vibrant colours, so the lighting needed to highlight those features while maintaining the clean, modern feel.

To start, I added four Cool White Spotlights around the set. Three are placed at the front, casting bright highlights across the trainer and illuminating the bold brick-built “DUNK” sign. A fourth sits at the back, angled so that its glow shines through the inside of the “U” in DUNK. This balances the light coverage across the whole sign and ensures the upper sections don’t disappear into shadow.

Next, I turned my attention to the iconic Nike Swoosh. To really make this stand out, I installed three Cool White Astro Lights behind the brick-built tick, giving it a sleek, backlit glow. It’s simple, but it makes the logo pop — instantly eye-catching and one of my favourite parts of the design.

Finally, I added another Cool White Astro Light inside the sneaker itself. This lights up the shoe’s interior, while also hitting the suspended basketball above the model, tying the whole build together.

The end result is a model that feels sharp, modern, and stylish, just like the real Nike Dunk.

Feature Highlights

The Backlit Swoosh

The glowing Nike Swoosh is the true centerpiece of this lighting design. With three Cool White Astro Lights mounted behind it, the tick transforms into a bold, illuminated focal point of the entire shoe.

The lights are mounted using 1x1 trans-clear open stud plates, which lift the swoosh slightly off the shoe’s surface. This not only hides the components neatly but also allows the light to spread evenly underneath, creating a smooth, striking glow that makes the logo pop.

This effect works perfectly with the clean lines and colours of the LEGO® Nike Dunk, and it gives the model the same sense of cool branding that makes the real sneaker so iconic.

Bringing your LEGO® to Life with Lights by Light My Bricks™

The Nike Dunk is already a standout set, but with lighting, it becomes something entirely new. The spotlights frame the model beautifully, while the backlit swoosh and glowing interior make it pop with style.

This DIY Light Bundle turns a fun sneaker build into a striking display piece, perfect for any LEGO® fan—or anyone who just loves a good statement model. I think this one came out great, and I can’t wait to see how fans display their lit-up Nike Dunks.

Explore More DIY Light Bundles

The LEGO® Nike Dunk is part of our DIY LEGO® Lighting Tutorial series, designed to help builders bring their favourite sets to life. Our team of LEGO® lighting experts walks you through the process with video tutorials crafted for specially curated light bundles.

From vehicles and streetscapes to iconic structures, our DIY bundles make it easier than ever to create immersive, lit-up displays that stand out.

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We're passionate about empowering LEGO® fans and creators to build realistic, cinematic scenes. We can't wait to see how you light up your next masterpiece!

Alex Vann
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