In honor of Pride Month, Lego has taken a stand with the LGBTQ+ community!
For the first time in Lego history the company will show their support of an inclusive community. With a bright and fun set that depicts the rainbow.
Read More »Lego taking a stand doesn’t come as a full surprise. The company provides entertainment and creativity for all ages. For generations Lego has looked past age and handicaps.
They have created sets with licenses from Disney and many other walks of pop culture. Encapsulating some of our best childhood memories.
Now, it’s time for Lego to prove that they do stand with everyone.
This stand is a well thought out and meaningful one. It signifies that lego supports you, no matter who you are. There is a home for building Lego for everyone.
Let’s talk a bit about the significance of what this set shows.
What Is Part Of the Set?
This set dons a cascade of 11 bright colors. Colors that represent individually and the ability to be yourself. This Lego set doesn’t fall short of that
Over the past decade the rainbow has stood for the inclusive community. The colors each represent and signify different and beautiful aspects of individuality.
The set does not shy away from showcasing that beauty.
If you look closely at this set, it isn’t only the rainbow that is being showcased.
The light blue, light pink, and white proudly stand for the trans flag. With figures that could be either male or female. There is no saving that they have to be one or the other.
The black, brown, and white showcasing the diversity of the human race. Further proving that the color of your skin is simply a shade of the rainbow.
This one set showcases everyone. It gives off the notion that everyone is the same. By using the LGBTQ+ colors to express that there is no shortage of pride.
Not to mention the overt representation.
The Mini Figures Showcase Diversity
The yellow figures we’re used to have always been inclusive.
The reason that mini figures are yellow is so that they represent everyone. Lego has never shied away from saying so. The yellow stands as a variation of every skin tone.
These figure show people every shade of the rainbow. Literally.
Every figure has a unique and individual look. From signature curls to showcasing flamboyance. These figures each stand for different identities in the human race.
There is one figure represented proudly.
The purple figure showcases a one of a kind beehive hairdo. In the purple section of the rainbow, this figure represents the fabulous drag-queens.
As an homage to individuality, these figures proudly support their differences. In our constantly changing world this is the type of representation that we need.
Why Is This Set So Important?
A fun retrospective of the LBGTQ+ community.
It showcases that no matter who you are, you’re valid. The rainbow has come to represent hope for so many individuals. By making this set, Lego is saying that they support everyone being who they are.
The set also proves the point that Lego are gender inclusive. It doesn’t matter what you look like or your gender. Lego are for everyone.
Stemming from 1932, Lego has always been a staple of playtime. Only now, Legos stand for more than just simple toys.
Some of the sets that Lego have produced showcase many different parts of the world. From their space sets with replicas of the ISS to their fun cityscapes. There is a world for everyone when it comes to Lego.
The “Everyone Is Awesome” set is no different.
This set is going to bring smiles and warmth to more than children who like to build things. This set will stand for an entire underrepresented community.
Have Pride In Lego Buying
On June 1st this lego set will be available on shelves.
With 346 pieces this is on the small build side compared to some of the massive sets Lego now sells. It also comes with an 18+ label due to the tiny and intricate pieces that are involved.
The entire set will retail for $34.99.
Will you be grabbing this Lego set when it drops on June 1st?
