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LEGO Classic 90 Years of Play Anniversary Set

by Thita (admin) on April 16, 2022

LEGO celebrates its 90th anniversary later this year, and they are going to release several sets to commemorate the event. The #11021 LEGO Classic 90 Years of Play is the first such set, featuring 15 mini-build recreations of iconic LEGO sets from across LEGO’s history, plus extra pieces for free-building.

The set is recommended for ages 5 and up and comes with step-by-step instructions, so even first-time builders can experience the joy of building with LEGO. At the same time, older builders will recognize some of their own childhood favorites amongst the mini-builds.

The mini-build recreations include classic sets like the Yellow Castle from 1978, the Galaxy Explorer from 1979, the first Pirate Ship from 1989, and the first train from 1966. There is also a mini recreation of the famous LEGO wooden duck from 1932, and a cute brick-built version of the Fabuland elephant from 1981. More recent sets represented are the Secret of the Sphinx from 1998, Tahu from the 2001 LEGO Bionicle line, and the LEGO Ninjago Golden Dragon from 2013. You may also recognize the LEGO Friends Friendship House from 2017, the LEGO Belville Royal Coach from the year 2000, a LEGO City police station from 2005, the LEGO DOTS pineapple-shaped pencil holder, and a LEGO Technic excavator. And the little white building with the red roof and small blue and yellow vehicle represents one of the first LEGO houses from 1961!

LEGO also released the following promotional video for the anniversary set. It’s kind of traumatizing to see all those beautiful classic sets crushed, so I hope they didn’t do that part for real.

The #11021 LEGO Classic 90 Years of Play is going to be a great way for family members of all ages to experience the joy of LEGO together. Besides the mini-builds, the set comes with a rainbow of colors and a whole range of extra pieces for free-building (1,100 pieces in total). This set will be available starting on May 1st for only $49.99. For further details on this set, and to purchase similar sets with small models and lots of extra pieces, visit the LEGO Classic section of the Online LEGO Shop.

What do you think? How do you like this new LEGO Classic set referencing LEGO’s long history? What other sets would you like to see this year to celebrate LEGO’s anniversary? Feel free to share and discuss in the comment section below!

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LEGO Orchid & Succulents Available for Pre-Order

by Thita (admin) on April 14, 2022

in LEGO Exclusives

Today, the LEGO Group announced two stunning new additions to its Botanical Collection; the #10311 LEGO Orchid and the #10309 LEGO Succulents selection. Below are the details.

Perfect as a thoughtful gift for a plant lover or for adding the finishing interior design touches, the new sets are designed to provide an immersive building experience for adults that let creativity bloom.

With 73% of adults saying they often research new ways to destress and over 72% saying play helps them relax, the new sets could provide a fabulous floral project for those looking to get creative while finding moments of mindfulness in their day.

Here is the description for the #10311 LEGO Orchid: Recreate the show-stopping blooms of a flowering orchid with this blossoming build. This new set features six large flowers and two newly opened flowers that can be customized to create a flawless arrangement for any space, without the worry about how often to water it. Piece count: 608. Measures over 15 in. (39 cm) high, 11.5 in. (30 cm) wide, 9.5 in. (24 cm) deep when complete. Pricing: 89.99 AUD / 69.99 CAD / 49.99 EU / 44.99 GBP / 49.99 USD

A LEGO-built blue fluted vase and bark mix made from LEGO elements complete this beautiful display of pink and white blooms which can be customized and rebuilt time and time again as the builder finds a moment of balance and harmony for them and their décor.

“The design of this set was inspired by a real Orchid we had in the office throughout the design process, so we could see how the flower changed through the seasons,” said Michael Psiaki, Lead Designer at the LEGO Group. “A challenge with this set was creating a cylindrical pot from LEGO elements that would be fun to build but also beautiful to look at.”

And here is the description of the #10309 LEGO Succulents: The LEGO Succulents set is the gift that keeps on giving with nine individual succulents in their own containers. The separate plants and cacti can be built and connected together artistically or displayed individually and rearranged depending on the season or the décor with this ultimate low-maintenance display. Piece count: 771. Measures over 5 in. (13 cm) high, 6.5 in. (17 cm) wide and 6.5 in. (17 cm) deep when complete. Pricing: 89.99 AUD / 69.99 CAD / 49.99 EU / 44.99 GBP / 49.99 USD

The Succulents set comes with three separate building instructions so friends and family can unwind together as they enjoy building the flora.

“They say having succulents in a room helps you focus, and we hope this set gives the same feeling,” says Anderson Ward Grubb, Senior Designer at The LEGO Group. “We wanted to create a set that offers a relaxing and mindful building experience to help adults switch off from their busy lives and to most importantly re-focus on something they enjoy.”

The #10311 LEGO Orchid set and the #10309 LEGO Succulents set is available to pre-order starting today, April 14th from the Online LEGO Shop and selected retailers. They will be launched officially on May 1st, just in time for Mother’s Day in many markets.

Both sets look beautiful and are worthy additions to the LEGO Creator Expert Botanical Collection. Just two recap, the series also includes the #10280 LEGO Flower Bouquet, the #10281 LEGO Bonsai Tree, and the #10289 LEGO Bird of Paradise. They are available at the LEGO Creator Expert section of the Online LEGO Shop.

There are also three smaller sets in the LEGO Creator Botanical Collection, the #40460 LEGO Roses, the #40461 LEGO Tulips, and the #40524 LEGO Sunflowers. These are available at the LEGO Creator section of the Online LEGO Shop.

What do you think? How do you like the newly added sets to the LEGO Botanical Collection? Are you planning to get any of them? Do you have any of the previously released sets? Feel free to share your thoughts and discuss in the comment section below!

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