'Fun and relaxing': Lego sets for grownups are perfect for holiday gifting — and they'll arrive on time
Building Lego sets can be a soothing way to spend an evening — especially when you're tired of staring at screens. Like crafting or coloring, Lego "work" is a great stress-reducer. That’s why Lego has been making more and more sets with grownups in mind. Lego botanicals are some of our favorites — they actually add to your decor rather than take away from it — and our picks will be home in time for the holidays if you order ASAP.
Real bonsai trees are a lot of work, but a Lego version is low-stress fun. It’s a pretty manageable 878 pieces, and shoppers rave about how entertaining it is. One builder calls it “stupendously easy,” thanks to how the pieces are separated into numbered bags, and says it’s “a wonderful bit of nostalgia.” This gentleman put his together in an hour and a half, “drinking and enjoying some smooth jazz while doing it, to help unwind after a long workweek.” He adds, “There's just something therapeutic about the botanical collection in my opinion.”
Fully assembled, the Lego Bonsai still draws plenty of raves, with one shopper, who displays his bonsai on the mantle, gradually evolving his tree with the (included) pink blooms (which are actually a mix of tiny pink flowers and tiny pink frogs) and: "Seasonally it begins its slow change from green leaves to cherry blossoms. Visitors to my house assume it is natural until I happen to mention to them to step closer...." Many builders love swapping between the leaves and blossoms based on season.
This dad is “in love with the fact that the majority of the ‘cherry blossoms’ are tiny pink frogs. ...” He also appreciates “the little ‘facts’ printed throughout the instruction book. It's a great kit!”
For something more colorful, there's the Lego Flower Bouquet, a detailed interpretation of blooms such as roses, daisies and poppies. Each flower comes with a long stem (that you also build), so you can display them in your favorite vase or jar. For one shopper it was “love at [...] first sight,” thanks to the Lego Flower Bouquet's “combination of beauty and functionality.” Her entire family was “wowed over the final masterpiece.”
Some customers found it a bit difficult to put together due to the small pieces, but the directions are “step by step and … easy to follow.” This grandmother says it’s not easy to assemble but she “did not want it to be easy … you have accepted a challenge!” That's part of the fun of working with Legos.
And many shoppers love how these flowers will stay beautiful forever. Working solo on the Lego Flower Bouquet can be meditative, but working together can make for a great bonding experience — one parent says,"My daughter, my son and I loved building this together because we each got to pick a couple flowers to work on." Now that the final product is on display, they recall the experience "fondly every time we see it.”
This intricate set usually costs $60 but it’s discounted by 20% right now. And, like the bonsai, it tends to disappear from shelves quickly, so take advantage of the sale price today to be able to add a bit of color to your winter months.
Looking for something simple, but beautiful? Look no further than the Lego Orchid Building Set, a gorgeous display that was inspired by a real orchid, in a model that looks as close as possible to the real thing thanks to the LEGO designers' amazing attention to detail. One savvy gifter wrote, "No more searching for the perfect holiday gift! This model is amazing and realistic. Not only the colors and the challenge of construction are special here — even the instruction booklet, with the hidden explanations and references, is very special."
This striking set is $10 off now and will arrive by Christmas, so snag it while you can!
Succulents are a super-trendy way to introduce plants into the home and enhance decor. However, even easygoing succulents require basic maintenance... unless they're made of plastic! The Lego Succulents Building Kit includes 9 different succulents — each inspired by a real-life variety — and makes a great gift idea for both plant lovers and "black thumbs" alike. With 3 separate instruction booklets in the pack, it’s the perfect project to enjoy with friends and family as you digest your holiday feast.
"Lego building is my physical and cognitive therapy as I recover from an accident, and it couldn't be more wonderful than this!!!" shared one excited builder. "Every botanical piece is a joy to display and a struggle to build (which is the point, really)...Thank you Lego, for making playtime so rewarding!!!"
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