Interview with George Gilliatt, designer of the Creator Tiger
Posted by Huw,
The Creator 3-in-1 theme yields some of the best sets in LEGO's annual assortment, and my favourites among them are the large-scale animals.
Next year's addition to the series, 31129 Majestic Tiger, was designed by George Gilliatt who's been a Brickset member since he was a teenager, and it's the largest set he's designed to date.
George kindly offered to answer questions about what it's like working in the Creator team, how the alternate models are designed, and of course I just had to ask him about that anatomical feature of the tiger!
Brickset: How long have you been working at LEGO, and what do you do?
George: I joined the LEGO Group in 2017, aged just 20-years-old, as a Design Intern in the LEGO Creator team, where I worked with the designers to help create the alternate models for a lot of the 2019 launches, like 31093 Riverside Houseboat and 31097 Townhouse Pet Shop & Café. After spending a year back at university in England completing my degree in Product Design, I was then hired back as a full-time designer into the LEGO Creator team and have been there ever since! It’s crazy to think what a huge chunk of my life has already been spent working at the LEGO Group.
(You can see the sets George has worked on in his BrickList)
Does working on Creator 3-in-1 sets differ from working on other themes?
There are two major factors that set Creator sets aside from other themes. The first is the fact that they contain 3 different build and play experiences, which I hope will inspire builders to use the LEGO pieces in different ways and start to rebuild their other sets (also shout-out to other historical examples; the crazy alternate models in 7111 Droid Fighter and 4762 Rescue from the Merpeople, check them out!).
The second is that there is no defined scale, so the same product launch can have microscale models like 31113 Race Car Transporter, Minifigure scale sets like 31116 Safari Wildlife Tree House, and life-size models like 31122 Fish Tank!
What's your favourite thing about working on Creator sets?
The fact that we have the possibility to create anything! This has allowed the theme to take on some of those “classic LEGO models” like 31109 Pirate Ship and 31120 Medieval Castle, but also create some completely original creations.
My intention with 31111 Cyber Drone was to evoke the feeling of LEGO Space products of the past, with the hope that builders create the instructed models but also their own creations inspired by this Cyberworld! Creator creations can be used elsewhere too, as you may have seen with the new Minifigure head we made for Cyber Drone that has just shown up in 80036 The City of Lanterns!
How do you go about deciding the alternative models?
It differs model-to-model. In some instances, like for 31113 Race Car Transporter, the designer will almost complete the A model and then take the set inventory and see what can be created, usually by giving a volume of bricks to each designer on the team to create concept models. This results in a huge selection of possible options, including things you may never have imagined, and the final two are decided upon based on what will create the best overall play experience.
In other cases, like on 31117 Space Shuttle Adventure, I knew from the moment I was given the brief to create a space shuttle that I wanted the two alternate models to be a rocket and a lunar lander. So, I worked in elements that I knew would be necessary to create those. For example, I could have used element 18910 WALL W. BOW 3X4X3 W3.2 SCHAFT for the shuttle doors but instead opted to use element 30987 WALL 2X2X5, 1/4 CIRCLE, W/ CUTOUT as this would be very important for creating the iconic top module of the rocket!
Often Creator animal sets build similar creatures, underwater or dinosaurs or whatever, but the three in Majestic Tiger are completely different. How and why did you decide on a red panda and carp?
I initially looked at the colour scheme I was working with, which was almost entirely orange, black and white, and researched possible animals that would fit the bill. Other quadrupeds were initially considered but deemed too similar in form to the tiger A model and wouldn’t have offered much of a different building experience, so doing a fish was a no-brainer for me.
I thought an amazing trio of models would be a land animal, an aquatic animal, and a flying animal as they have completely different forms, and consequently building experiences, however it proved difficult to find something that fit that final category within the orange colour scheme.
After exploring the possibility of doing a red panda, everyone fell in love with its cuteness and in partnership with a koi carp as the other alternate model it meant that all three models were from East Asia, which tied them together geographically rather than thematically, unlike other LEGO Creator 3-in-1 animals.
Did you have to modify the tiger to incorporate parts you subsequently found you needed for the others?
The tiger itself, not so much. I knew that the red panda would come with a bonsai tree build and I wanted that to be covered in pink blossom, so every time I required a “filler-brick” to fill a 1x1 plate space inside the tiger I would use a bright purple 24866 FLOWER 1X1.
The side-build, however, acts almost entirely as a vehicle for providing necessary elements for the alternate models! We always include some sort of a side-build with a Creator animal to provide context for the model, but the form, in this case, was dictated by these elements. For example, to create the iconic ears of the red panda I needed element 18649 Plate 1x2 w. 2 shafts ø 3.2 to facilitate their hinges, so I used it in the back of the rock formation and decided to use its function to make some hinged bamboo and vines. Additionally, I needed two of element 18674 PLATE ROUND W. 1 KNOB in medium azur for the eyes of the koi carp, so I included them as two small pools of water with lilies on.
Are you able to have new parts created for your models?
In the Creator design team, we try to focus on showing what can be achieved with just standard LEGO elements. In Majestic Tiger there are so few specific/decorative elements, instead primarily what is used are basic bricks, plates, and bows, but hopefully in ways that builders wouldn’t have expected!
We are allowed new printed decorations, however, if we can see a use for them repetitively rather than being a one-off decoration. When we created the new decorated tile in 31116 Safari Wildlife Tree House (the beautiful image of elephants silhouetted against the sunset, drawn by graphic designer Matthew Parsons) we knew that this image could be used again and again in future LEGO sets. In the Majestic Tiger set, we created a very simple but specific decorated slope (again masterfully drawn by Matthew) that is used six times across the model, showing its versatility. I am so excited to see the creative ways fans will use this piece in their own creations!
What’s your favourite LEGO element, and why?
A very tough question, as it changes every day! For a good few months, it was element 2432 CLAMP 1X2 as it saved the day after I struggled for too long to fill a triangular gap in the back of the bay in the Space Shuttle Adventure. This piece has a unique right-angle triangle side profile which is difficult to find in a LEGO element without some kind of square module sticking off the side.
However, the element I always come back to as my favourite is 30602 FRONT, 2X2, SPORT. As a kid who grew up in the early 2000s, so many sets were littered with this decoration element (namely the Xalax Racers) and when I came to work at the LEGO Group, I was amazed to discover that the Creative Lead of LEGO Creator at the time, Ricco Krog, was the designer of this specific piece! I love that the piece is still around today, so I took great pleasure in recolouring it into sand blue for the Cyber Drone, a combination that hadn’t existed since 2002!
The tiger has a surprising anatomical feature never before seen on an official LEGO model. How did that come about?
This is one of the largest animals that the LEGO Group has ever produced, allowing a level of detail never seen before. We decided that we wanted to make it as anatomically correct as possible, including as many realistic details from the real tiger as we could.
We wanted the building experience of the model to be fun but also educational, further emphasised by the Tiger Facts we have included in the back of the building instructions manual, something we have never before done in a LEGO Creator set!
What's your favourite part of the cat, and what was the most challenging part to design?
My favourite part has to be the stripes on the belly, which are achieved using a combination of element 24201 PLATE W/ HALF BOW INV. 1X2X2/3 and the relatively new 70681 BRICK 1X3,OUTSIDE HALF ARCH,W/ CUTOUT which perfectly nestle into each other. It was so great reading people’s initial comments when the set was announced since a few people figured out what was going on as these curved shapes look very abstract compared to what is normally seen on a flat LEGO brick surface.
The hardest part to design, surprisingly, was the four joints that connect to the body. They use element 48454 BRICK 2X2 Ø4.85 VERTIC. SNAP to create the joint, but I knew that to make the tiger look as realistic as possible the joint needed to be fully concealed whilst also providing full rotational motion as well as one outward “click” of motion. Weeks of work went into the final solution, but I’m hoping builders won’t even notice as it works so seamlessly!
Do or did you have pet cat(s)?
Unfortunately, I am very allergic to cats! But the wealth of footage online of tigers in their natural habitats allowed me to study them and their movements to hopefully create the most realistic and authentic model I could using LEGO bricks.
Thank you, George. We can't wait to see what else you've been working on!
Thanks for a fun interview!
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Very interesting about the tiger. Cool they wanted it to be detailed, but I'm wondering how parents will respond to that
Overall the tiger design is very well done. Congrats to the designer and thanks for the interview! Really cool that he’s been a Brickset member for a long time.
Regarding the current scuttlebutt (perhaps the wrong word, but I just had to use it): My opinion is that the digestive finish line is an unnecessary detail for a Lego set. Not bad, just unnecessary. Although maybe the anatomical accuracy is a step towards things like a Lego “Human Body” set for the classroom.
Well that solves the mystery of the tiger-blossom. I do love this set!
Glad to hear the Asian theme was very much intentional. I like 30602 mainly because of its appearance in orange in 4508 Titan XP, and its appearance in sand blue in 31111 Cyber Drone.
I feel like George is living the life we all wanted.
Not sure why the anatomy was necessary
I'll be modifying mine to include a pencil sharpening function.
Great interview. Always heard about the Creator sets being among the hardest ones to design due to the need the 3-in-1 feature. And nice to see the educational aspect of the Tiegr set, didn't knew it also comes with facts about the animal in the instructions!
I think there's a small error in the number of a set George mentioned: the "71111" should be 7111, right? The unique non-UCS, non-Micro/Mini/Midi-scale Star Wars set from 1999.
Anatomically correct? Sure. Gross as all get out? Definitely.
Nice interview. I'm a big fan of the Creator line, and own quite a few of George's designs: he does some really good work. I even tend to prefer his alternate builds where he has supplied those.
I've just finished 31117 Space Shuttle Adventure and was really impressed with both how it nicely reflects the big 10283 and how all the loose parts (like the helmet & spanner) fit in nicely.
Really looking forward to getting the tiger - it's the only 2022 announcement that went straight on my wish list without further investigation.
Do you think TLG bought that tiger shirt just so he could wear it in promotional pictures and video? :-) Thanks for another interesting interview!
These Creator 3-1 sets are, to me, the pinnacle of Lego and truly showcase what makes Lego amazing. They don’t use a lot of specific molded parts, and instead focus on using regular bricks to make amazing sets. The ability to make alternate models is brilliant, and it’s the one theme that I hope never ever goes away.
Great interview too, love the insight into this theme.
I really enjoy reading interviews like this one, where the designer is so obviously passionate about the subject matter. I wouldn't be surprised if he bought that shirt himself just to wear for the interview! Brilliant model and can't wait to get this one for the kids.
Very good interview!
George Gilliatt is starting to build up an impressive catalog of sets. His Creator models are top-notch, and he's also responsible for the Pigsy-themed elevated train in the new Monkie Kid City of Lanterns!
@Goujon said:
"Well that solves the mystery of the tiger-blossom. I do love this set!"
I appreciate your insight! :)
Amazing set, and enjoyable interview. Can't wait to build this.
@BulbaNerd4000 said:
"Very interesting about the tiger. Cool they wanted it to be detailed, but I'm wondering how parents will respond to that"
When my four-year-old son eventually builds this with a little help from dad, we are going to have a chuckle and then appreciate the set's accuracy. He's really into biology and just put together a (non-LEGO) model of a shark that featured a very realistic buildable digestive tract. He is either going to be a scientist or a LEGO designer some day, or maybe both. :)
Forget 99, the real upper age limit on Lego is whether or not you're offended by the anus.
Why did he design the 4 wide train 40518? Why not make it 6 wide?
I would love to have discarded alternative designs hinted at the back of the box or instructions (like they used to do it in the 80s)
@DavidGraham said:
"Why did he design the 4 wide train 40518? Why not make it 6 wide?"
Why make it 6 wide?
@fakespacesquid said:
" @DavidGraham said:
"Why did he design the 4 wide train 40518? Why not make it 6 wide?"
Why make it 6 wide?"
So other people can complain about it not being 8 wide?
Oh and can we stop feeling offended by a bright purple flower piece?
Please appreciate how talented this designer is, enjoy the well executed interview and otherwise just put a cork in it (pun intended).
Probably why I'll never work for brickset but my entire interview would have been one word. Anus?
@MisterBrickster said:
"Forget 99, the real upper age limit on Lego is whether or not you're offended by the anus."
I find it so funny that anyone can get worked up about a LEGO representation of a tiger butthole.
Seriously? What's the problem?
Thanks for the link to sets designed in whole or in part by George. I own a lot! Own 6, Want 3, Don't Own 3.
@AustinPowers said:
" @MisterBrickster said:
"Forget 99, the real upper age limit on Lego is whether or not you're offended by the anus."
I find it so funny that anyone can get worked up about a LEGO representation of a tiger butthole.
Seriously? What's the problem? "
It seems that it offends Americans the most and I'd be interested to learn why, too.
Many thanks for sharing this interview full of information and emotion. Kudos for reaching him and kudos for all the good work in preparing questions, linking and formatting
It is great to know that the designer reads some reactions here!
As a big fan of Creator's creatures I was totally sold with the first image. I have to admit that I am skipping 31121 Crocodile because it looks too similar to previous sets, colours are quite common and the part list is not very exciting.
But the Tiger hits every spot: outstanding main model, attractive secondary ones, original colours, even some recolors! and a part selection enabling many options (thanks reviews to show this in advance). About The Debate: if it bothers you, do not doubt in substituting the 370026 : TECHNIC BRICK 1X2 by a 300426 BRICK 1X2
Btw, in a different sccale, 31125 nails everything as well
I am willing to get this set and place next to 4884 Lion (Wild Hunters) just to see the evolution of Lego after 17 years
@B_Space_Man said:
"Overall the tiger design is very well done. Congrats to the designer and thanks for the interview! Really cool that he’s been a Brickset member for a long time.
Regarding the current scuttlebutt (perhaps the wrong word, but I just had to use it): My opinion is that the digestive finish line is an unnecessary detail for a Lego set. Not bad, just unnecessary. Although maybe the anatomical accuracy is a step towards things like a Lego “Human Body” set for the classroom."
As much as I love anatomy I doubt they’re gonna do that, apparently those don’t sell very well anymore. Tbh I was expecting worse from the description but sex-specific details would’ve marred the model’s versatility and I can’t see LEGO going that far. That being said, a LEGO anus is pretty ballsy but at the same time it’s certainly not a taboo in kids toys and media— my Japanese kitten plush has one sewn on and you can see them on the mammals in Pikmin 3 and Secret Life of Pets. If this was a human pooper, that’d be a very different story…
I’d also like to say how much I love Designer notes on any given Lego set. One of my favorite features of Brickset!
So, SO well designed. I adore real life animals, but never before has a LEGO animal captured my attention like this. The belly fluff, being skinnier around the spine, the piercing eyes, and great patterns are perfect. Can't wait for this one!
@DavidGraham said:
"Why did he design the 4 wide train 40518? Why not make it 6 wide?"
Well, for one thing, it's not a Creator 3-in-1 set, but rather a tourism-themed LEGO store exclusive similar to 40468, 40469, 40519, and 40520. Note that the three vehicle sets are specifically promoted on the back of the boxes of the two postcard sets.
In general, all of these sets seem to be designed as low-priced gifts/souvenirs that shoppers can easily add to an order without worrying too much about the price — in fact, 40518 is the largest of them by price and piece count. And none of them have been minifig scale. So needless to say, this high-speed train would have been WAY outside the ideal price range for this type of tourist-y "impulse buy" if it had been 6-wide!
Terrific interview! Thanks!!
My favorite theme for sure, and I'm sure the summer sets won't disapoint as the larger minifig sets like the buildings and "themed" sets like Pirates/Castle/Space have been real nice, especially 31120 's build.
Despite not being anywhere close to a minifig scale, I just love 31126 : Supersonic Jet as well, it fits so perfectly for some Nexo Knight inspired MOCs with the color scheme and parts.
It's also fairly easy to modify 31113 to a 4 wide minifig truck with go karts with some pieces from outside the set.
I'm sure people will turn the Tiger set , or combination of multiple sets into some awesome dinosaurs and such.
I’d have to say that might be one of my favourite LEGO interviews ever! Thanks so much George, and the best of luck for the future.
Good interview, and props to George for both the cool sets he's worked on, and for writing a great designer BrickList. I really enjoy reading little fun facts and insights into the design process.
@YanVanLan said:
" @fakespacesquid said:
" @DavidGraham said:
"Why did he design the 4 wide train 40518? Why not make it 6 wide?"
Why make it 6 wide?"
So other people can complain about it not being 8 wide?"
4? 6? 8? Those aren’t widths to complain about. It should be 9 3/4!
@EDHS1989 said:
"Not sure why the anatomy was necessary "
Why? Because its freaking hilarious!
An excellent interview and a very fun guy. I look forward to seeing what he works on next!
I’m from the United States, but I don’t know why someone would be offended or take issue with that rear end piece. I didn’t realize people even were offended. So I apologize for my fellow Americans, I wish I could better explain our often puzzling nature.
While the attention that the tiger butthole has amassed has been pretty funny and I've enjoyed the memes about it, I don't understand why anyone would be genuinely upset about it being inappropriate for children. Don't like, a lot of families have pet cats?
@Zander said:
"4? 6? 8? Those aren’t widths to complain about. It should be 9 3/4!"
Are you kidding? That scale is reserved for --- CENSORED --- only! Definitely not intended to be used for model muggle trains. Blasphemy if ever there was one!
@Huw said:
" @AustinPowers said:
" @MisterBrickster said:
"Forget 99, the real upper age limit on Lego is whether or not you're offended by the anus."
I find it so funny that anyone can get worked up about a LEGO representation of a tiger butthole.
Seriously? What's the problem? "
It seems that it offends Americans the most and I'd be interested to learn why, too."
It’s ok to show kids violence on tv, but nudity is taboo (even in a non-sexual context). Lots of very religious people emigrated to the US because they didn’t accept the state churches of Europe (and weren’t allowed to practice religion the way they wanted). I suspect this affects US culture and values to this day. And here we are, getting upset of an accurate Lego model of a tiger… It’s completely ridiculous
Great interview with some interesting insights into the Creator 3-in-1 design process. I felt compelled to pick up my 31111 (which happened to be sitting next to my computer) and swoosh it around while reading. Little surprised you didn't ask about the other anatomical feature of the tiger, the pink insides, although that probably has a similar explanation.
@STUNT said:
"I'm not usually interested in builds out of the "minififure scale" but this is a magnificent build of a magnificent animal! The alternate models look fun too; I'll leave the main build for the end"
Two words: Battlecat MOC.
Not "offended" by the butthole, but I find the excessive talks and jokes about it here to be weird as well. It's the same thing, only mirrored.
It's a nice build, and great interview!
@elangab said:
"Not "offended" by the butthole, but I find the excessive talks and jokes about it here to be weird as well. It's the same thing, only mirrored. "
One might be tempted to say it has become the butt of many a joke by now ;-)
@ForestMenOfEndor said:
" @STUNT said:
"I'm not usually interested in builds out of the "minififure scale" but this is a magnificent build of a magnificent animal! The alternate models look fun too; I'll leave the main build for the end"
Two words: Battlecat MOC.
"
That... is the best idea! But what about Panthor? I don't think I have enough purple parts.
Great interview!
I have seen that photo of the back of the tiger became a meme in some non-lego social medias. Maybe there some marketing considerations when designing this.
@Huw said:
" @AustinPowers said:
" @MisterBrickster said:
"Forget 99, the real upper age limit on Lego is whether or not you're offended by the anus."
I find it so funny that anyone can get worked up about a LEGO representation of a tiger butthole.
Seriously? What's the problem? "
It seems that it offends Americans the most and I'd be interested to learn why, too."
I'm an American and I'm completely unoffended, simply got a slight chuckle out of it. I don't understand why a bunch of people seem to be worked up about it? Like, it's a cat? Cat owners see that all the time?
IDK why it's a problem, I like that they included it. If anyone doesn't want it, get this: You don't have to put it on! Wow! Who knew LEGO sets were customizable?!
@Legonk said:
"It’s ok to show kids violence on tv, but nudity is taboo (even in a non-sexual context). Lots of very religious people emigrated to the US because they didn’t accept the state churches of Europe (and weren’t allowed to practice religion the way they wanted). I suspect this affects US culture and values to this day. And here we are, getting upset of an accurate Lego model of a tiger… It’s completely ridiculous
"
As a religious person, I have absolutely ZERO problem with this. :D
Great interview! And a wonderful set as well.
@ArmoredBricks said:
" @Legonk said:
"It’s ok to show kids violence on tv, but nudity is taboo (even in a non-sexual context). Lots of very religious people emigrated to the US because they didn’t accept the state churches of Europe (and weren’t allowed to practice religion the way they wanted). I suspect this affects US culture and values to this day. And here we are, getting upset of an accurate Lego model of a tiger… It’s completely ridiculous
"
As a religious person, I have absolutely ZERO problem with this. :D"
Didn't mean to say that most religious people have this view, sorry if it came out that way!
Way out of my usual interest, but I'm getting it because I like the clever build.
Coincidentally, I bought 31117 the other day as I needed a shot of Lego and it was the only clever but affordable non-franchised set in the shop.
Can I recommend a baboon next? There's a rear-end to be proud of!
(A couple of years back I wouldn't have hesitated to use a**e in front of anybody, but now the general tone of this discussion precludes me from putting it even into this generally-for-adults stream of consciousness. I'm very concerned by fundamentalist prudishness encroaching into the "Western World")
Great interview and a truly wonderful set.
I hope plenty will be made because this one will fly off the shelves.
As an American, I support the Anus.
@EDHS1989 said:
"Not sure why the anatomy was necessary "
He could have left out the legs as well. And the eyes.
I ADORE your inteviews Brickset!
I think the tiger looks beautiful and big, well worth the price, can’t wait to buy it, looks a great build
Don't remember so much outrage when the pooping parrot 31031 was released and reviewed back in 2015.
I guess times are changing... to the worst, especially with increased online presence and social distancing, over-obsessing with their indoor hobbies and such. Who knows what another year of pandemic will bring out in people.
What is the "very simple but specific decorated slope" introduced in this set?
@Orange_Jooze said:
"What is the "very simple but specific decorated slope" introduced in this set?"
That'd be this one:
https://rebrickable.com/parts/85984pr6366029/slope-30-1-x-2-x-23-with-black-tiger-stripes-print/
@Darth_Dee said:
"As an American, I support the Anus."
Had a good laugh at this! To the point and with conviction.
(I am wondering what is the argument of those who don't...)
Great set, might get it along with the croc. I am usually a Technic guy but they are so lame lately that I am slowly morphing into a System guy... (i.e. many System sets are now more complex/clever than the Technic sets - Technic sets also need to have unforeseen build techniques or clever assembly and part usage (NPU)).
@Psychic_Tempest_Zero said:
"While the attention that the tiger butthole has amassed has been pretty funny and I've enjoyed the memes about it, I don't understand why anyone would be genuinely upset about it being inappropriate for children. Don't like, a lot of families have pet cats? "
While I have no issue with LEGO animal anuses, I guess the inclusion of it could be seen as an unnecessary emphasis on it. Parents don't usually talk with their children about their pets' buttholes, or at least mine didn't, although they did try to explain "fixing" to me, ironically enough. I've never seen a tiger's crapper in real-life so I can't judge but if this was a housecat then the light pink color would be more accurate, though. Pet cats seem like they're not as popular as before but I do have one along with the bean plushie I talked about earlier. I don't really have anything to add, again I have no concerns; non-human nudity cuts off here, though, the harpy from that one LEGO Ideas project with moulded booba would be too inappropriate for an actual set.
"We decided that we wanted to make it as anatomically correct as possible, including as many realistic details from the real tiger as we could."
See, there are a couple of things that throw sand in this engine of an explanation.
Judging by the length of the tail and the size of the paws, this represents a male tiger.
Well, last I checked, tigers don't reproduce by immaculate conception.
If LEGO actually wanted to go for "anatomically correct", then this tiger is missing his genitals.
Then there's the choice of the colour. Tigers don't have pink buttholes. If they had used a black stud or not put in the stud at all, this would be anatomically correct and wouldn't go that noticed.
Specially as tigers very rarely go around with their tails raised. But they decided to use a pink blossom stud on purpose to make it quite visible.
So all of this just leads me to believe this wasn't made out of a will to be "anatomically correct".
It seems more like an immature joke that went terribly wrong.
I doubt it will affect sales of the set (specially since the Red Panda build is awesome too) but it casts yet another shadow on the quality of LEGO's leadership teams...which I'd say have grown less than stellar reputation lately.
@djcbs said:
" ... but it casts yet another shadow on the quality of LEGO's leadership teams...which I'd say have grown less than stellar reputation lately. "
So you really feel that the designer having a little fun influences the quality of this toy?
I'd say it pretty much represents what LEGO stands for: creativity, fun, and yes, being a little quirky every now and then.
@Huw said:
" @AustinPowers said:
" @MisterBrickster said:
"Forget 99, the real upper age limit on Lego is whether or not you're offended by the anus."
I find it so funny that anyone can get worked up about a LEGO representation of a tiger butthole.
Seriously? What's the problem? "
It seems that it offends Americans the most and I'd be interested to learn why, too."
it’s not like you wouldn’t be shown dogs’ anusses on the streest regularily. I very much prefer a piece of pink plastic to the original, which people like to keep in their homes to cuddle with.
@Darth_Dee said:
"As an American, I support the Anus."
Way to go!
:-)
And as for the naysayers, let's hope LEGO never produces a set based on an "anatomically correct" representation of the solar system, as that is bound to include Uranus... ;-P
Great interview and kudos for George & team for following that anatomy. Let's not be prudent, it's a mammal not wearing clothes, at a large scale. What do you think those two white cheese slopes represent under that flower? Can't wait to get, build & display this wonderful set.
And can't wait and have fun attaching a reddish brown SAUSAGE up that right pink FLOWER 1x1 of a crouching tiger. Oh.. doesn't exist in that color.. maybe that's why..
At this rate, I can't wait for the anatomically correct horse...that will be a sight to see