Kids ( and let ’s be real , adults ) wholove LEGOscan build just about anything out of the charge card blocks — T. rexdinosaursfrom Jurassic World ; theMillennium Falconfrom Star Wars ; even theInternational Space Stationis eternalize in LEGOs for those interested in distance .
And the character , well they execute the gamut , too , from real - life heroes like doctors and scientists to fireman and nurses , to fictional superheroes like Batman and Spider - Man .
This sort of diverseness is one of the things that make Lego so great . They ’re not just ideal at teaching nestling aboutphysics and geomorphologic engineering science , they ’re also a dick for teach them about inclusivity .
And that ’s what makes this set from LEGO so , well , awesome ( no pun intended ) . We ’re talking about LEGO’sEveryone Is Awesomeset . The set is inspired by the rainbow flag — the symbol of lesbian , gay , epicene , transgender , queer , intersex and nonsexual ( LGBTQIA+ ) pridefulness and social movements .
The set let in 346 pieces , including 11 original colorful minifigures , each with its own scoot hairstyle and colour , and purport to be a sign of a more accepting , more inclusive society .
" Everyone is unique , and with a petty more love life , acceptance and agreement in the worldly concern , we can all feel more free to be our straight AWESOME selves ! " Matthew Ashton , vice President of the United States of designsaid in a press release . Ashton is the designer behind the fresh set . " This model shows that we care , and that we truly think ' Everyone is awesome ' ! "
