Lego Lego Everywhere: 2021 CNY Collector Sets Announced
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Lego bricks are as much a part of childhood as mud pies and dress up. Following the success of the TV show LEGO Masters in the UK and US, kids — and adults — are drawn to building complicated sets. In fact, two weeks ago, we introduced you to Rocco Buttliere, the architect and Lego master who constructed a replica of the Forbidden City out of 87,000 Lego pieces.
So, of course, it was exciting to hear the announcement made at the 3rd China International Import Exhibition (CIIE) that the special Lego sets for the New Year are out soon! Let’s take a look:
The Story of Nian set will be available in Beijing on Jan 1, 2021
Centered around a family, their residence, an ox for the Year of the Ox, and of course, the 年兽 (nián shòu, a legendary monster that is said to come out of its hiding place at Chinese New Year and is thought to be the origin of the practice of setting off fireworks on Chinese New Year's eve), this set is a fun way to learn the story of the nian. With the emblematic red door, firecrackers, and loud beating of drums to scare away nian, you can celebrate the new year in miniature style.
A nice addition to the CNY sets is the Spring Lantern Festival, which closes out celebrations
Possibly one of the prettiest sets so far, the Spring Lantern Festival set does a nice job of containing the celebration, rather than allowing each separate piece to sprawl as in past years. It is a really fun design that allows the imagination to go wild!
DUPLO joins in on the fun this year!
The really little ones aren't left behind, either. Lego Duplo came through with a set tailor-made to show children in China having fun with their family for the Lunar New Year. This set comes complete with traditional dinners, tea, 红包 hóngbāo, and of course, a panda.
The new sets are available in the China and Asia Pacific markets beginning Jan 1, 2021, and worldwide on Jan 10, 2021.
READ: Imperial Build: Meet the US Architect Who Built the Forbidden City Entirely Out of Lego
This article originally appeared on our sister publication beijingkids.
Images: helloimnik (via Unsplash), LEGO product websites, Cindy Marie Jenkins
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