Ignoring the tiny image of the set which appeared a couple of weeks ago, today the first look at the latest LEGO® Ideas set has been officially revealed during a livestream. Inspired by the original fan design by Goannas89, The Botanical Garden is a huge recreation of a traditional Victorian-era glasshouse botanical garden. It’s packed with plants and visitors to enjoy them. The set will be joined by a companion GWP set for Insiders during the launch week. The LEGO Ideas Botanical Garden set will be available from November 4th, with Insiders Early Access from November 1st. Learn more below.
Unleash Your Inner Botanist with the New LEGO® Ideas The Botanical Garden Set
22nd October 2024: Today, the LEGO Group announces its latest addition to the LEGO® Ideas collection – the stunning LEGO Ideas The Botanical Garden set.
Botanical enthusiasts and LEGO fans alike can now immerse themselves in the tranquil beauty of a Victorian-style botanical garden. This 3,792-piece set allows builders to explore a meticulously crafted glasshouse with three atriums, each filled with intricate details and over 35 plant species. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or simply someone who appreciates the beauty of nature, this set offers a delightful escape into a world of flora and fauna.
The main atrium features a spiral staircase leading to an observation deck, offering breathtaking views of two large exotic trees. The two smaller atriums house an arid garden filled with impressive cacti and a cozy café where visitors can relax. Outside, the gardens are adorned with colourful peonies and other vibrant plants, creating a picturesque scene that’s perfect for display.
The set was designed by Italy-based LEGO fan Valentina Bima as part of the LEGO Ideas programme. Once designed, 10,000 people voted for it to be made into a real set. Talking about her design, Valentina said, “I’ve been a fan of LEGO building since I was a child, and wanted to create a design that combined my love for botanical gardens and my favourite element – all transparent elements. The elements of this colour allow you to break down the external-internal border; the transparent elements allow you to build buildings, vehicles, spaceships or anything you can imagine with a pleasant and captivating external shape allowing you to see the internal details and the LEGO Minifigures”.
This set includes 12 LEGO minifigures, the most ever included in a LEGO Ideas set, featuring four staff members (the manager, two gardeners, and a barista) and various visitors. Additionally, the set comes with assorted animal figures, including a dog, a squirrel, a bunny, four bird figures, and a beetle element, bringing the botanical garden to life.
The LEGO Ideas The Botanical Set is available for LEGO Insiders from 1st November 2024 at www.LEGO.com/Garden and LEGO Stores for all from 4th November priced at €329.99 / £289.99 / $329.99 / 429.99 CAD / 499.99 AUD / 2799 CNY / 135990 HUF / 7999 MXN.
In addition, between 1st – 7th November, all purchases of the LEGO Ideas The Botanical Set will receive a LEGO Botanicals Entrance Gate as a free gift. (LEGO Insiders only, membership required, all stores and online).
Age: 18+ | Pieces: 3792 | Product No: 21353 | Available: November 1st (Insiders) November 4th (General) | Price: £289.99/$329.99/329.99€
Gift With Purchase Product Information:
Name: LEGO® Botanicals Entrance Gate (10+)
SKU number: 5009005
Dates: 01 – 07 November 2024 (LEGO Insiders only, membership required, all stores and online). While supplies last.
Minimum purchase: With purchase of 21353 LEGO® Ideas The Botanical Garden. While supplies last.
Key features and functions: Let creativity bloom with this LEGO® Botanicals Entrance Gate building set for kids aged 10 and up. Nature-lovers will have lots of fun building the botanical garden entrance gate, which features vibrant flowers, leaves and a butterfly, before enjoying imaginative role play with the gardener minifigure that comes with the set. A thoughtful nature gift for girls, boys and flower fans, this LEGO set becomes gorgeous floral home decor that can be displayed proudly once it’s complete.
