by Lily Apr 22,2025
Valentine's Day is just around the corner, and while traditional gifts like candy and flowers are always appreciated, why not surprise your loved one with something truly unique? Enter the Pretty Pink Flower Bouquet from LEGO's Botanical Collection, a gift that not only lasts forever but also offers a fun building experience. Priced at $59.99, you can find it at both Amazon and the LEGO Store. This set, part of LEGO's lifestyle rebranding launched in 2021, showcases how LEGO sets can beautifully integrate into adult living spaces, from wall hangings to centerpieces on window sills.
The set comes in six bags, each containing parts for different flowers, plus a seventh bag with long rods for stems. No stickers or printed tiles here; just a comprehensive instruction booklet and the option to use digital instructions online, which can be especially helpful for those new to adult LEGO sets or looking for a less daunting building experience.
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The bouquet includes daisies, cornflowers, eucalyptus, elderflowers, roses, ranunculus, cymbidium orchids, a waterlily dahlia, and a campanula. Each flower is accompanied by a brief description in the instruction booklet, offering a touch of education alongside the building fun. For example, the cymbidium orchid, known as a boat orchid, has been cultivated since around 500 BCE, while the waterlily dahlia represents elegance and grace with its firework-like blossoms.
Unlike traditional LEGO sets that start with a foundation, the Pretty Pink Flower Bouquet is all about the aesthetic. The flowers are built using hinges, with petals extending outward from the center, creating a delicate, realistic look. This set introduced me to new building techniques, such as folding petals upward in an overlapping pattern for the roses, which required careful planning and precision.
Building the bouquet can be challenging; a single misstep, like placing a petal incorrectly, can throw off the entire flower's alignment, requiring you to backtrack and correct it. This set is more about visual appeal than durability, making it ideal for display rather than play.
The Pretty Pink Flower Bouquet, set #10342, comprises 749 pieces and is a stunning example of LEGO's venture into impractical yet breathtaking design. It's a perfect Valentine's Day gift that combines creativity, beauty, and a lasting memento of your affection.
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