Submitted by jottow4 t3_zz5w2i in mildlyinteresting
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RiipeR-LG t1_j29u4j2 wrote
Is it an official Lego set ? I’ve never seen anything like it, the fact that the ground is made of unfixated pieces is unsettling
jottow4 OP t1_j29ubma wrote
It is official! The tree is attached to the base firmly. To create the appearance of gravel, the set has you pour 90 loose pieces all around the base of the tree.
UnicornSlayer5000 t1_j29xkko wrote
"90 loose pieces all around the base of the tree"
I hope you don't have a cat, LOL!
Bugsyboy369 t1_j2air5m wrote
I think he's referring to the small black pot on top of the brown wooden base. As a reference, the corners of the pot have sideways rubber tires on the bottom, that actually give it quite a lot of grip
Grand_Protector_Dark t1_j2bmjum wrote
Yea.
Lego has had a line of botanical plant builds aimed at adults for quite some time now.
Given that the line is expanding, I'd think it's doing quite well.
kurtz4008 t1_j29nnj5 wrote
why?
jottow4 OP t1_j29o124 wrote
It’s what I love about legos. They could have made a new, unique part that looks like cherry blossoms. Instead they used a part they already had that somehow works perfectly
Likeomgitscrystal t1_j2a0iaj wrote
This is my favourite part about Lego too! My boyfriend has the succulent set and one of the plants is made from little pistols.
RutabagaCatwoman t1_j2b3tq9 wrote
I just finished this set today. The egg-shaped light green pieces on one of them are dinosaur eggs from another set.
PrintNarrow616 t1_j2dzy8s wrote
i have the same one and i was digging through the pieces when building a different plant and was so confused as to why there were guns
Saltposting t1_j2e2wwr wrote
You hit the nail on the head. I have this same set. Every time I see a particular part repurposed in a creative way it makes me so happy. Btw, I recommend their succulent set to go with this guy. That was a fun build too.
Albino4Dino t1_j29z7uu wrote
Its cheaper for them and the point from op
Bugsyboy369 t1_j2aj2hm wrote
Technically it's kind of cheaper, as this is the first set that has used frogs in the pink-ish purple color seen here, reusing the mold, but in a new color
spnnari t1_j29qd3x wrote
It's a nice detail.
I've kept my bonsai green, but I have the frogs somewhere if I want to change it to pink.
crimony70 t1_j2bcc7n wrote
Mine goes pink during spring, green for the rest of the year.
That's September to November for me in Australia.
It's quite easy to swap, there are branch structures for both configurations so it's really just swapping 3 large sections plus one small one on top.
spnnari t1_j2crtyw wrote
I'm going to think about changing it to pink for spring. Luckily I have few months to look for the frogs and build them as spring starts in March (Finland).
Ren1408 t1_j2bgz5k wrote
🟪frog🟪
PipJacklepappy t1_j29ooex wrote
I just built this same thing yesterday!
cyanide_and_cheddar t1_j2bvh1s wrote
🎵🎵Does it come with a Lego Frog🎵🎵
reptomcraddick t1_j2c863c wrote
I’m so close to buying this set and 95% of the reason why is those frogs
TeddyTheEpicDoodle t1_j2dvc0k wrote
I got the NASA Space Shuttle Discovery for Christmas. It came with the Hubble telescope, and the Hubble had yellow caps on each side. What held those caps in were little faucets used in Lego houses. Yes, like sink faucets.
jottow4 OP t1_j2ea5d4 wrote
I have that set too! It’s what reignited my love for legos.
TeddyTheEpicDoodle t1_j2ea9mx wrote
I know, right? I wish the Saturn V wasn't unavailable. The space ships are totally awesome
DoesntFearZeus t1_j2eors6 wrote
Your post inspired me to hunt down, buy and build this set. Thanks!
I remember seeing the set and was curious about it, but to be honest the normal green version wasn't doing it for me. Never noticed it had this Sakura blossom mode as well included in the set and the little frog "petals" look so good.
Love it. Maybe I'll switch back and forth seasonally.
Lord_MAX184 t1_j29wj8h wrote
I did not know that, who knew
Leek_Soup_Lover5000 t1_j29zpms wrote
I just got this set!
AnUnderratedComment t1_j2a51og wrote
Christmas gift? Got my wife one of the other flower sets. Super cool.
Sylvurphlame t1_j2bbvuo wrote
Oh hey, I have that one! I keep it in the “green branch” configuration.
Thaumius t1_j2bix3s wrote
I change its configuration every season, I got it for my dad for Father's day.
Wrong_Being_ t1_j2bqrap wrote
Mine felt down when I hat the flu and I can't find all the parts
TalonLuci t1_j2br2ag wrote
Thats super cool!
Hammerpamf t1_j2c8ckr wrote
I just built the orchid set, and it uses them too!
AtomicFox84 t1_j2de1u0 wrote
I have this too. I put together the green branches as well....but i got it due to the frogs. Its the kit with the most frogs. Also theres a brown frog hidden in the trunk part.
Lachee t1_j2dl2hh wrote
that kit has so many frogs..... sooooooo many
jottow4 OP t1_j29njjj wrote
If anyone is interested, there is a total of 101 frogs in the set, the most of any Lego set!