Lego bird of paradise
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Сегодня Вас ждёт нечто особенное – наборы, не попавшие в статьи. Огромные коллекционки крутых серий – «Ботаническая коллекция» и «Архитектура». Потрясающие эксклюзивы по вселенной Звездных Войн, несколько наборов Гарри Поттера, способных свести с ума фанатов, и заставить их отложить деньги на покупку уже сейчас. А также несколько акционных и подарочных наборов и, конечно, кое-что ещё!
10289: Bird of Paradise / Райская птица
21056: Taj Mahal / Тадж-Махал
40479: Dalmatian / Далматинцы
Брикхэдзы Питомцев, что может быть лучше? (Спойлер: любой другой набор). На самом деле не всё так плохо, но набор в целом выглядит просто невероятно нишевым. Вам необходимо найти любителя Лего, далее выбрать из них «собачников» и наконец тех, кто уважает породу Далматинцев настолько, чтобы купить этот набор. Не лёгкая задача, как по мне. К плюсам отнесу множество пятнистых принтованных деталей. Никогда не знаешь, где они могут пригодится. Деталей: 252 шт, цена: 15 $ (около 1500 рублей в магазинах).
40451: Tatooine Homestead / Ферма на Татуине
75314: The Bad Batch Attack Shuttle / Атакующий шаттл Бракованной партии
Что касается набора, то он просто «топчик» - мы видим целых пять круто разрисованных и принтованных клонов (привет пять принтованных штанов!) и очень качественный шаттл. В дополнение получаем дроида и два мотоцикла-спидера. Что тут можно добавить? Если Вы фанат космической саги, то у Вас точно загорятся глаза от просмотра этого набора. Деталей: 969 шт, цена: 100 $ (около 10000 рублей в магазинах)
41693: Surfer Beachfront / Пляж для сёрферов
40495: Harry, Hermione, Ron & Hagrid / Гарри, Гермиона, Рон и Хагрид
40496: Voldemort, Nagini & Bellatrix / Волан-де-Морт, Нагайна и Беллатриса
А вот это уже совсем другое дело, не так ли? Наш «добрый» друг Володя и его сподвижники – чародейка Беллатриса и загадочная змея Нагайна. Очень классный набор во всех смыслах (кроме масштабности). Какой-то Тёмный Лорд маленький на фоне огромной шевелюры мадам Лестрейндж, а Нагайна наоборот слишком большая, но это лирика. Мы получаем кучу принтованных деталей, приятные редкие детали классной цветовой гаммы и поистине шедевральную причёску в серии Brickheadz . Очень здорово, готовлю денежки! Деталей: 344 шт, цена: 25 $ (примерно 2500 рублей в магазинах)
40500: Wizarding World Minifigure Accessory Set / Набор аксессуаров для минифигурок Волшебного Мира
40490: Ninjago 10th Anniversary BrickHeadz / Юбилейный Брикхэдз в честь десятой годовщины Ниндзяго
10289 Bird of Paradise is a Creator set that was released on June 19, 2021.
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Background
The birds-of-paradise are members of the family Paradisaeidae of the order Passeriformes. The majority of species are found in eastern Indonesia papua, Papua New Guinea and eastern Australia. The family has 42 species in 15 genera. The members of this family are perhaps best known for the plumage of the males of the species (the majority) which are sexually dimorphic, in particular the very long elaborate feathers extending from the beak, wings, tail or head. For the most part they are confined to dense rainforest habitat. The diet of all species is dominated by fruit and to a lesser extent arthropods. The birds-of-paradise have a variety of breeding systems, ranging from monogamy to lek-type polygamy.
One of the world’s most eye-catching plants, the Bird of Paradise can grow up to two meters tall. Now you can build your own tribute to this exceptional flower with the LEGO® Bird of Paradise (10289) building kit.
A beautiful centerpiece for home or office
Unlike a real flower, this plant doesn’t need watering – making it a top gift idea for plant lovers. The flowers and leaves can be repositioned, allowing you to style the plant to create your own unique Bird of Paradise display. With surprising LEGO elements, it makes a great conversation starter – do you see the little purple LEGO swords used to make the flower’s stamens?
A rewarding project
Part of the LEGO Botanical Collection for adults, this set offers you the chance to unwind by creating a beautiful flower decor piece to display. It’s a great choice if you’re looking for the best LEGO sets for adults. Take a look at the other collectible sets in the series including the LEGO Flower Bouquet (10280) and the LEGO Bonsai Tree (10281).
- The LEGO® Bird of Paradise (10289) model building set is a unique gift or mindful project for anyone who loves botanical decor, flowers and plants, or building creatively with LEGO pieces.
- Use the repositionable flowers and leaves to style the Bird of Paradise model and create your own display piece, presented in a black LEGO® flowerpot.
- Check out the unexpected LEGO® elements incorporated into the design, like the purple LEGO swords that make the flower’s stamens.
- This LEGO® Bird of Paradise is ideal for adults who love interesting LEGO building projects. Looking for the best LEGO gift sets for adults? This set also makes a great gift for plant lovers.
- As a guide, the tallest leaf limb measures over 18 in. (46 cm) high and the flowerpot measures over 5 in. (13 cm) in diameter.
- With a stylish black flowerpot, created from LEGO® elements, this beautiful model makes a stunning display piece and conversation starter for home or office.
- See the model sway, just like a real plant, when it’s placed in a light breeze.
- The LEGO® Bird of Paradise is part of the LEGO Botanical Collection. Check out other building sets in the collection, including the LEGO Flower Bouquet (10280) and the LEGO Bonsai Tree (10281).
- LEGO® building bricks are manufactured from high-quality materials. They’re consistent, compatible and connect and pull apart easily every time – it’s been that way since 1958.
- With LEGO® pieces, safety and quality come first. That’s why they’re rigorously tested so you can be sure that the model is as robust as it is beautiful.
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One of the world’s most eye-catching plant … One of the world’s most eye-catching plants, the Bird of Paradise can grow up to two meters tall. Now you can build your own tribute to this exceptional flower with the LEGO® Bird of Paradise (10289) building kit.A beautiful centerpiece for home or officeUnlike a real flower, this plant doesn’t need watering – making it a top gift idea for plant lovers. The flowers and leaves can be repositioned, allowing you to style the plant to create your own unique Bird of Paradise display. With surprising LEGO elements, it makes a great conversation starter – do you see the little purple LEGO swords used to make the flower’s stamens?A rewarding projectPart of the LEGO Botanical Collection for adults, this set offers you the chance to unwind by creating a beautiful flower decor piece to display. It’s a great choice if you’re looking for the best LEGO sets for adults. Take a look at the other collectible sets in the series including the LEGO Flower Bouquet (10280) and the LEGO Bonsai Tree (10281).* The LEGO® Bird of Paradise (10289) model building set is a unique gift or mindful project for anyone who loves botanical decor, flowers and plants, or building creatively with LEGO pieces.* Use the repositionable flowers and leaves to style the Bird of Paradise model and create your own display piece, presented in a black LEGO® flowerpot.* Check out the unexpected LEGO® elements incorporated into the design, like the purple LEGO swords that make the flower’s stamens.* This LEGO® Bird of Paradise is ideal for adults who love interesting LEGO building projects. Looking for the best LEGO gift sets for adults? This set also makes a great gift for plant lovers.* As a guide, the tallest leaf limb measures over 18 in. (46 cm) high and the flowerpot measures over 5 in. (13 cm) in diameter.* With a stylish black flowerpot, created from LEGO® elements, this beautiful model makes a stunning display piece and conversation starter for home or office.* See the model sway, just like a real plant, when it’s placed in a light breeze.* The LEGO® Bird of Paradise is part of the LEGO Botanical Collection. Check out other building sets in the collection, including the LEGO Flower Bouquet (10280) and the LEGO Bonsai Tree (10281).* LEGO® building bricks are manufactured from high-quality materials. They’re consistent, compatible and connect and pull apart easily every time – it’s been that way since 1958.* With LEGO® pieces, safety and quality come first. That’s why they’re rigorously tested so you can be sure that the model is as robust as it is beautiful. the model is as robust as it is beautiful.
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Let’s start things out right with a few floral puns, shall we? LEGO has been branching out into new themes lately. Introduced in late 2020, the Botanical Collection has already taken root with amazing sets like the 10280 Flower Bouquet and the 10281 Bonsai Tree. It was a pretty safe bet that we’d see more growth in this area, and now we know what it is! The 1173 piece 10289 Botanical Collection: Bird Of Paradise will retail for US $99.99 | CAN $139.99 | UK £89.99 starting June 1 in Europe and the rest of the world, and August 1 in the Americas. I know you’re just budding with excitement, so let’s take a closer look!
The LEGO Group provided The Brothers Brick with an early copy of this set for review. Providing TBB with products for review guarantees neither coverage nor positive reviews.
The box and contents
Before we get to the review, let’s take a quick educational detour. If, like me, you’d heard the term “Bird of Paradise” but didn’t associate it with a plant, here’s a link to an overview of the genus strelitzia, which are more commonly known for their resemblance to the avian Bird of Paradise. Alternately, you can skip all that learnin’ and just recognize that this set is focused on a pretty swanky looking flower and keep reading.
Like the other botanical sets, the Bird Of Paradise comes in Adult Collector style packaging. The minimalist text and black background gives this quite a bit of shelf-appeal. Fitting, as this is a set that is meant for display as opposed to play. The 18+ suggested age range still seems like a poor choice, though, as once again the complexity of the set does very little to justify it. The Botanical Collection logo has a small Bird of Paradise graphic added to it, mirroring the tree and flower graphics in the Bonsai and bouquet sets. It’s interesting to note that, unlike the bouquet set, we get a brick-built container to hold the plant. This feels like a very smart addition, addressing one of that previous set’s few weak points.
The back of the box has a close up of the flowers, and a small inset on the upper right giving the height (46cm / 18 inches) of the set. Along the bottom are four more images, the first two showing a good comparison between a real Bird of Paradise flower and the brick-built version. The next shot shows how the stems are built from Technic pins and connectors, reinforcing that this is indeed a LEGO model. The final shot shows the set out in the real world.
Inside the thumb-punch box are 10 numbered parts bags, and an 80 page instruction booklet that also ships in a bag. This set’s construction is quick (and repetitive) enough that the instructions didn’t require the pages that would justify a perfect-bound manual, so it’s nice that LEGO took the effort to protect the somewhat flimsy booklet.
That said, there was a small quality issue with our review copy’s instructions. The dark background has some evident printing flaws, somewhat distracting from the “adult quality” feeling when you start to build. The interview with set designer Chris McVeigh is also very much on the lighter/fluff side of things. It does have this amusing pull quote, though: “Chris is particularly proud of the model’s repositionable flowers and the fact that the model sways just like a real plant when placed in a light breeze.” We’ll come back to that quote a bit later in this review.
Although the first couple of pages of the instructions have a black background, happily that design changes when you get to the actual building steps. LEGO had announced that they were moving away from the black backgrounds seen in previous Adult Collector sets, and I think this “hybrid” approach works pretty well. Also interesting is that LEGO has filled some dead space in the margins with little factoids about the model and Bird of Paradise plant. I noticed them about half way through the build, and had to go back and see what I missed. Seems you can’t escape that learnin’ even if you try.
The parts
This set doesn’t contain any new molds, but it does have a wealth of useful and interesting parts, many in rare and exclusive colors. Purple epees and bar connectors are exclusive to this set. The tan 2/3rd height ribbed bricks are new for 2021, but do appear in a couple of other sets.
In medium nougat we get some rare centered brackets, and new half-circle tiles.
In the foliage department, we get a number of recolors for Technic elements. Dark green is a new color for the Technic panels. The click-hinge vanes and the sand green connectors are also exclusive to this set. We’ve seen the dark green connectors before in other Botanical sets, but they remain rare.
This set also comes with a pile of golden-chrome ring elements. (Eight “official” ones in the parts list, and my review copy also had two spares.) As the instructions call out, this is the highest number of “golden rings” in any LEGO set. Seems like a missed opportunity for the new Shang-Chi “Legend of the 10 rings” sets to one-up this total, but strangely the largest released set only has five rings.
The build
The build starts off with the pot. It’s an eight-sided design, making use of hinged bricks and wedge plates to create a sturdy foundation. Those gold rings are used up quickly, serving as spacers for some Technic bracing. Yes, strangely, there are no gold rings visible in the final build–they’re all hidden inside. I have to think those parts were a deliberate treat for custom builders directly from the set designer.
The stacked design continues up the height of the pot, with the second set of ring-bearing braces being capped off with some brown tile. The final assembly contains the Technic connection points that will anchor the stems.
Once the core of the pot is assembled, it’s time to start putting on the casing. The eight panels are made with a wealth of curved black slopes. Inverted slopes on four of them (in the third picture below) ensure there’s not a gap between the sides. There’s also a nice decorative element of a line of 1×4 medium nougat plate set between the half-circle tiles we highlighted earlier. I do regret that they didn’t decide to incorporate even more gold rings as accents here. Maybe it looked too gaudy in testing.
The leaves for the Bird of Paradise all share the same construction. It’s a bit of a slog putting them all together, but it’s a price I’m willing to pay for all those dark green panels.
If you don’t put the leaves on quite yet, you get a nice “B-Model” that accurately represents what most plants look like if you fail to care for them. Attaching them, you get a nice “C-Model” of a plain greenery.
The stars of the show, obviously, are the flowers. You get three of them, all with identical construction. The choice of colors is spot on, and that new purple fencing sword is a fun after-market part. You can vary the look a little thanks to the hinges that attach the petals, but I think having at least one other slightly different build would have been a nice upgrade.
The final step is combining the 300 1×1 round plates (200 medium nougat, 100 brown) used for the dirt. The instructions say to dump them into a bag and shake, a pretty unusual step for most LEGO sets. Fun, though. Less fun was trying to pour the combined plate into the top of the pot. I’m kinda clumsy, and they went everywhere.
The finished model
The assembled model is a pretty striking bit of LEGO statuary. The black pot looks very upscale, the stems and leaves have pleasing “real world” colorations, and the flowers just look fantastic. There is very much a “front” to this build, though, as the flowers have tall dark green leaves behind them to ensure they stand out while on display.
The inside of the pot wasn’t neglected, and the 1×1 round “dirt” adds a humorous level of “exposed studs” to the look. There are plenty to cover the Technic connections and other exposed foundations in the top of the pot.
The matching build on the flowers isn’t particularly obvious, as I thought it would be. The rotating stems and possible angles from the click hinges allow them to be seen from different angles.
And now, the moment you didn’t know you were waiting for. Remember this quote? “Chris is particularly proud of the model’s repositionable flowers and the fact that the model sways just like a real plant when placed in a light breeze.” Well, I didn’t have a decent breeze, but I did try and see how “swooshable” the set is. The verdict? It does indeed move pretty much like you’d expect a plant to. The heavy weight of the Technic panels on the elongated stems allows for a very natural sway.
I was also chuffed that the styling on the pot completely matched the décor in my home. Happy coincidences for the win.
Set next to the Flower Bouquet set (boosted with additional Roses and Tulips) it makes for a pretty nice unified display.
Conclusion and recommendation
There’s a lot to like about this set, be you a botanist or a more “mainstream” LEGO collector. To start off with, the finished set looks great. The inclusion of a brick-built pot makes this set more “ready to display” than the Flower Bouquet set, and the realism of the Birds of Paradise really shines. From a parts perspective there are definite pros in the new dark and sand green Technic panels and connectors, the wealth of gold rings, and the high quantities of useful sloped bricks. The building experience is quick, but the repetitive nature cuts into the fun somewhat. As a display piece, we shouldn’t be concerned with play features, but the “moves in the breeze” concept almost qualifies as one. At $100 US, the price seems pretty reasonable. For that you get 1173 pieces, many of which are new and hard to find colors. (The part count is a little inflated by the 300 1×1 round plate “dirt” and a wealth of Technic pins, though.) All in all, I’m comfortable recommending this set to the adult collector market, as well as those looking for cool LEGO pieces to bulk up their supplies. Yes, this set really grew on me. (Sorry.)
10289 Botanical Collection: Bird Of Paradise will be available June 1 in Europe and the rest of the world, and August 1 in the Americas from the LEGO Shop Online for US $99.99 | CAN $139.99 | UK £89.99. It may also be available via third-party sellers on Amazon and eBay.
The LEGO Group sent The Brothers Brick an early copy of this set for review. Providing TBB with products for review guarantees neither coverage nor positive reviews.
10289 Bird of Paradise is a 1,173 piece Creator Expert set released in 2021. While the MSRP is 99,99 €, the current average price on the secondary markets is around 80,00 €. Once retired, the expected annual growth will be close to 7% after the second year, which will value the set between 104,00 € and 115,00 € shortly after it is retired.
- All regions 46
- United States 25
- European Union 10
- Canada 1
- Australia 8
- Germany 2
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Bird of Paradise Reviews
“ There’s a lot to like about this set, be you a botanist or a more “mainstream” LEGO collector. To start off with, the finished set looks great. The inclusion of a brick-built pot makes this set more “ready to display” than the Flower Bouquet set, and the realism of the Birds . More of Paradise really shines.”
“ The Bird of Paradise is one of the most recognizable plants in nature, thanks to a striking array of colors and a quite unusual construction. These are core defining aspects to the flower that are the reason for its name and for why putting it into LEGO form will have been a . More particular challenge for the design team.”
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About Creator Expert Botanical Collection
The LEGO Botanical Collection which was introduced in 2021 introduces a range of sets meant for adult LEGO fans to "bring a touch of nature into their home and unwind as they create and customize their botanical builds". The sets in the LEGO Botanical Collection include a number of elements made from plant-based plastic, produced using sustainably sourced sugarcane.
Botanical Collection was introduced in 2021 and currently consists of 5 sets.
One of the world’s most eye-catching plants, the Bird of Paradise can grow up to two meters tall. Now you can build your own tribute to this exceptional flower with the LEGO® Bird of Paradise (10289) building kit.
A beautiful centerpiece for home or office
Unlike a real flower, this plant doesn’t need watering – making it a top gift idea for plant lovers. The flowers and leaves can be repositioned, allowing you to style the plant to create your own unique Bird of Paradise display. With surprising LEGO elements, it makes a great conversation starter – do you see the little purple LEGO swords used to make the flower’s stamens?
A rewarding project
Part of the LEGO Botanical Collection for adults, this set offers you the chance to unwind by creating a beautiful flower decor piece to display. It’s a great choice if you’re looking for the best LEGO sets for adults. Take a look at the other collectible sets in the series including the LEGO Flower Bouquet (10280) and the LEGO.
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10289 Birds of Paradise, the third set in the recent LEGO® Botanical Collection, has just been revealed. With 1173 elements, it is the set with the highest parts count to date, and also the most expensive: it will cost 99.99 EUR / 89.99 GBP / 99.99 USD and will be released on 1 June 2021, except in North America where it will be released on 1 August.
Elements in new colours
This is the second set with the most 5 x 11 panels after 70810 MetalBeard's Sea Cow and the set with the most 5 x 7 panels.
In addition to these panels, a few Technic connectors are recoloured, as well as several System pieces:
- 30 x Technic Driving Ring Connector Smooth 3L in Sand Green (6348251 | 26287)
- 3 x Hinge Cylinder 1 x 2 Locking with 1 Finger and Axle Hole on Ends in Sand Green (6348250 | 53923)
- 6 x Technic, Pin Connector Round 2L in Dark Green (6349342 | 62462)
- 3 x Bar Holder With Handle in Medium Lilac/ Dark Purple (6347780 | 23443)
- 3 x Weapon Sword / Foil / Épée in Dark Purple (6346402 | 93550)
- 1 x Hinge Plate 3 x 12 with Angled Side Extensions and Tapered Ends in Dark Green (6348239 | 57906)
- 4 x Hinge Plate 3 x 12 with Angled Side Extensions and Tapered Ends in Sand Green (6348237 | 57906)
- 3 x Hinge Plate 1 x 8 with Angled Side Extensions in Sand Green (6348241 | 50334)
- 4 x Plate 2 x 10 in Bright Yellowish Green/ Lime (6151720 | 3832)
- 16 x (plus 1 spare) Tile 1x1 Half circle in Medium Nougat (6349124 | 24246)
Other noteworthy elements
10289 Birds of Paradise also contains some parts that are particularly rare, or that come in high quantities that I thought were worth highlighting.
One element that falls in both categories is the hay bale brick in Brick Yellow/ Tan (6330903 | 71752). It was introduced earlier in 2021 (Aron discussed it in his review of 80023 Monkie Kid's Team Dronecopter) and comes 8 times in the set. There's also 8 (plus 2 spares) of the Minifig Ring 1 x 1 (11010) - a note in the booklet states that this is more than in any other set.
- 8 x Technic Brick 1x8 in Lime (6132375 | 3702) - This element only appeared in Educational WeDo sets before, as well as the LEGO House exclusive set 40501 The Wooden Duck.
- 4 x Tile Special 2 x 2 with 1 x 2 Vertical Plate in Medium Nougat (6313599 | 41682), which comes in only two other sets so far.
- 2 x Cylinder Half 2 x 4 x 2 with 1 x 2 Cutout in Black (6251544 | 24593), available in three other sets.
- 4 x Tile 2 x 6 in Medium Stone Grey/ Light Bluish Gray (6318584 | 69729), that was only available in 71374 Nintendo Entertainment System before.
- 16 x Bracket 1 x 2 - 2 x 2 Inverted in Lime (6310277 | 99207)
If you like black slopes curved, this set might interest you: 24 slopes curved 8 x 2 (6296083 | 42918), 24 slopes curved 3 x 2 (6147790 | 24309) and 48 slopes curved 2 x 2 inverted (6211476 | 32803) are used to build the pot.
Lastly, I wanted to talk about a moulding flaw I noticed on several pieces. The tile 1x1 with a clip on top has been redesigned several times over the years, and it looks like design 15712 is getting replaced by design 44842.
Now the difference between the two moulds is almost unnoticeable, but in my copy of the set, ten out of the twelve tiles 1x1 with clip 44842 had an excess of plastic right above the injection point. Above, I've arranged them from the worst on the left to the best on the right.
And here's a comparison between the two most recent variants of the design and an example of a flawed piece.
I don't really know what is the cause of the issue - I've had several 44842 in recent sets and they were all normal, this is the first time I've see something like that. If you encounter it as well, please let me know if it occured on parts with the same colours (in my case it's Bright Red/ Red and Flame Yellowish Orange/ Bright Light Orange) and which sets have the issue, and of course make sure to report it to the Customer Service so LEGO will be made aware of the problem.
The build
In the box are 10 bags numbered from 1 to 5. With bag 1 we build the structure of the pot.
We begin with an octagon made of hinge plates, to which we attach a central column, and then we add several layers to this assembly. You can notice this is where the rings come into play; they are used to align the column to the very centre of the pot and secure the build. Indeed, due to the way it's built, the ring is off-grid:
The space between two opposite sides is 38.628mm, which is less than 5 modules (40mm), so it was impossible to use, for example, Technic bush ½ (32123), as you can see:
However it is just a little bit more than 4 modules and two plates (32mm + 3.2mm + 3.2mm = 38.4mm), so designer Chris McVeigh needed a part that had about the size of a ½ bush, but more importantly the thickness of a plate. This part is, you guessed it, the ring.
Bag 2 adds a structure in SNOT on which the stems will be attached, as well as the sides of the pot.
Since the octagon is off-grid, everything that comes on the top of the pot is actually attached to the 12 studs of the central column only. Here we can see that a Technic axle 5 with stop (15462) goes through the top plate to secure the build. We can also see that the wedge plates 4x4 (30503) are perfectly aligned with the inner side of the brackets (99207), which is impressive!
At first I was worried about the many colours used in this assembly, but by the end of the build it's completely covered in Reddish Brown and Medium Nougat 1x1 round plates so you don't see it at all. Again we can see here that the Reddish Brown slopes (3039 and 3660) are perfectly aligned with the Lime brackets.
Finally the eight panels that make up the sides of the pot are assembled. You may want to wear gloves while building them so as to not leave fingerprints on the big smooth black pieces. Or you can come up with your own design. Once again the different modules line up remarkably.
After that the build is rather straightforward. Bags 3, 4 and 5 add the stems, the leaves, the flowers, and the earth of the pot.
And now the set is complete!
Conclusion
I like this set much more than I expected. It's an elegant model, and its size is impressive (the finished model is 46cm tall). The Technic panels make convincing leaves, particularly from afar.
The only problem I see with that technique is that it only looks good from the front, when you're behind you see the structure of the panels, so it's best displayed close to a wall, or in a corner, but not in the middle of a room.
While it causes the set to cost more than the previous models from the Botanical Collection, I think the pot is a welcome addition. It makes the building experience more interesting, the inventory more attractive, and the final model more classy than just a bunch of leaves and flowers on stems.
However it's hard to recommend the set as a parts pack. As a whole the inventory is rather rich, with some uncommon parts in high quantities, but also very specific, and I feel most builders will be drawn to one particular portion of the inventory - for example the Technic pieces in Dark Green and Sand Green shades are more likely to attract Constraction builders than Technic builders or anyone else. Some will prefer the lime green pieces, some will prefer the black slopes curved, and will rather buy the parts separately than the set itself, which is a lot more expensive than the previous two Botanical sets. Unless they're Batman.
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