Botanical sets press release
Posted by Huw,
The botanical collection sets have now been officially revealed, accompanied by a press release full of cringeworthy language:
Today, the LEGO Group has revealed a new range of mindful models for the green-fingered. The decorative LEGO Botanical Collection includes a stunning 10280 Flower Bouquet to brighten the home, and 10281 Bonsai Tree for those looking to be more zen in the new year.
While many people seek out green spaces to de-stress and relax, adults can now bring a touch of nature into their home and unwind as they create and customise their botanical builds….and the great news is that LEGO plants don’t need to be watered to stay fresh.
With 7 in 10 adults saying they often research new ways to de-stress and over 8 in 10 saying play helps them relax, the new sets could provide the perfect perennial project for those looking to get creative, de-stress and find moments of mindfulness in a day.
Both sets in the new LEGO Botanical Collection include a number of elements made from plant-based plastic, produced using sustainably sourced sugarcane.
10280 Flower Bouquet
Surprise a friend or show yourself some love with a gift that keeps on giving, a beautiful flower bouquet that’s anything but ordinary, and won’t wilt! The 756-piece set features a host of beautiful blooms in an array of stunning colours that older builders can customise as their flowers flourish.
Whether you’re treating a loved one or are looking for a new creative project, the flower stems are adjustable so it’s easy to tailor the arrangement to suit any vase. A combination of snapdragons, roses, poppies, asters, daisies, and different grasses can be arranged in the bouquet in a number of ways to suit the mood of the builder and the design of the room.
The set includes a host of LEGO elements that feature new colours and shapes to perfectly recreate petal shapes and making admiring visitors look twice.
10281 Bonsai Tree
The art of bonsai has captured the imaginations of tree lovers for centuries. Now LEGO fans or those looking for a new way to relax can celebrate this ancient art with the 878-piece LEGO Bonsai Tree model building kit.
Builders can enjoy a sense of calm as they carefully shape the bonsai tree model with either green leaves or pink cherry blossoms. When you’re ready for a change or when the season starts to turn, it’s easy to swap the coloured crowns to create a totally new look.
The LEGO Bonsai Tree model comes with a rectangular pot and a slatted wood-effect LEGO stand, creating a pretty display piece to take pride of place in any home or office. Those who look very closely may even notice the little frogs that make up each blossom.
“As adults look for new ways to switch off and relax, we’re delighted to be able to help them seek solace from their busy everyday lives as they immerse themselves in creating these beautiful botanical builds,” says Jamie Berard, Design Lead at the LEGO Group. “The customisable elements and mindful building experience will hopefully help them express their personality as their creativity blossoms.”
Both sets will be available from 1st January from LEGO.com, LEGO Stores, and other retailers globally. The LEGO Flower Bouquet blooms can be designed to be over 14 inches (36cm) high, with the set priced at $49.99/€49.99/£44.99.
The LEGO Bonsai Tree stands at 7 inches (18cm) high when complete and is priced at $49.99/€49.99/£44.99.
Individual LEGO Roses and LEGO Tulips will be available exclusively from LEGO.com and LEGO Stores from 1st January priced at $12.99/€12.99/£9.99 for 40460 Roses and $9.99/€9.99/£7.99 for 40461 Tulips.
To find out more about the new LEGO Botanical Collection, visit https://lego.build/FlowerBouquetReveal and https://lego.build/BonsaiTreeReveal
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They may not wilt, but they’re not breathing in CO2 either!
I'd get the 10281 Bonsai Tree - but the frog infestation kinda ruins it for me...
@Nesquik said:
"They may not wilt, but they’re not breathing in CO2 either!"
Cut flowers may be briefly still alive, but they'll soon be at the stage of not "breathing" in CO² either.
I'm very tempted by these LEGO blooms as I refuse to buy cut flowers (much to various girlfriends' chagrin over the years, though most of them eventually came around to the idea of the proffered houseplant instead).
Cut flowers are a waste of land & resources which could be used to grow food, and too many of them are, ridiculously, air-freighted from another continent.
Long live LEGO flowers!
Man that tree....
I recently started collecting LEGO flowers so some of these are right up my alley. Huzzah
@Nesquik said:
"They may not wilt, but they’re not breathing in CO2 either!"
Agree. If I want one I would get a real one for probably less than half that price and have more fun to water it and watch it grows. Not to mention it's educational to learn growing real plants.
These are awesome. And for me, with a spouse who has never fully understood my hobby, they will go far in helping me to explain some of my passion to her. She’ll really like the way these look and have no issues when I leave these out on the mantle. Could ignite a new era in understanding.
I love D2C Press-Release Bingo!
"Creative," "mindfulness," "de-stress," "moment," "older builders," "DIY," and ample alliteration. Not a blackout for me this time, but close!
Jokes aside, I do like these and the departure from the norm they represent.
Lego UK says £11.99 for 40460 Rose and £8.99 for 40461 Tulips.