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Tag: 10281 Bonsai Tree
LEGO Botanical Collection 2022 sets available to pre-order now
Both of the newly-revealed LEGO Botanical Collection sets are now available to pre-order online in the US, but only one can be pre-ordered in the UK and Europe. Those of us east of the Atlantic will have to wait until release day proper – that’s May 1 – to place an order for 10309 Succulents,…
LEGO Botanical Collection 10309 Succulents and 10311 Orchid officially revealed
Two more plant-based sets are blooming in the LEGO Botanical Collection next month, with 10309 Succulents joining the already-revealed 10311 Orchid. The two new additions to the Creator Expert subtheme have suffered a similar fate to several recent releases, showing up at retail before the LEGO Group has had chance to properly unveil them. Both…
The entire LEGO Botanical Collection looks pretty perfect arranged together
The LEGO Botanical Collection is about to grow a little bigger with the additions of 10309 Succulents and 10311 Orchid, so here’s a peek at all five of its sets lined up together. Originally sprouting with 10280 Flower Bouquet and 10281 Bonsai Tree in January 2021, the Creator Expert subtheme has since expanded to include…
Four natural LEGO models that showcase the beauty of nature
The block-based nature of LEGO bricks might not seem to fit nature recreations too well, but these models prove that just isn’t the case. From the swamps of Star Wars to the fan-inspired models in LEGO Ideas, the LEGO Group’s Plants from Plants initiative seems to have inspired a range of natural builds in recent…
Four ways to celebrate Mother’s Day with LEGO sets
Though the date of it may differ around the world, Mother’s Day 2022 is approaching and there are plenty of ways to celebrate with bricks. Whether you have a parent that you wish to commemorate or are just looking to decorate the home or take a moment to relax, Mother’s Day is right around the…
Video review: LEGO Botanical Collection 10289 Bird of Paradise
Watch LEGO Botanical Collection 10289 Bird of Paradise come together in our step-by-step video review of the brick-built flowers. Launched last year as the third (and largest) entry in the LEGO Group’s Botanical Collection, 10289 Bird of Paradise presents a completely different way to build LEGO flowers, with the majority of its parts concentrated on…
LEGO explains why its 18+ label doesn’t denote difficulty
The LEGO Group’s Head of Product has explained why the 18+ label on its packaging doesn’t relate to the difficulty level of a given set. When the company phased out Creator Expert last year, it did so because the ‘expert’ label was apparently seen as intimidating to potential new adult fans. It was then replaced…
Five times LEGO surprised us in 2021
2021 was an eventful year for the LEGO Group, with plenty of surprises for us throughout, from more builds for older hands to a boost in diversity. Following a financially successful 2020 for the LEGO Group, including the launch of their new partnership with Nintendo through LEGO Super Mario, we were left to wait and…